World of Warcraft: First Horde Character at 70

<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNIaOSZyeH1Vuggjj5fZoZ12UHZNvE4ErEdX2sbbTVDSWfvlB37Gb2T7w7Ls3l0KKFgD6GYaoBhTopaG001dTJvIXHOQP4slFquuAQcML4s-7Z1BroZWW8HgbKDQkMt1cBiBszeIJe1zA/s1600-h/WoWScrnShot_090613_052854%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="WoWScrnShot_090613_052854" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SmMPQ_RGlpA/UioGdZamXjI/AAAAAAAADFw/JRSG97dRGTk/WoWScrnShot_090613_052854_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" title="WoWScrnShot_090613_052854" width="844"></a> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">Well, my first Horde character ever reached level seventy this morning and I have mixed emotions.  First reaction, was the ever present, reflexive at this point, inner woo hoo moment but it didn’t last very long.  My shadow priest got no new skills, nothing cool was waiting in her inventory to equip, it was more like an “oh look two new instances opened up”.  Honestly it was a complete let down.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">I sent her to the Borean Tundra yesterday when she dinged 68, excited to finally get a glimpse at all those mysterious Horde quest lines I have been wondering about for years.  I fully admit I am biased in favor of the Alliance, it is just my nature.  Playing Horde, especially when forced to interact with Garrosh is done is small batches for me because he is one character that turns my stomach.  So, after witnessing pathetic Garrosh whining in Nagrand I wasn’t all that please to find him sitting in Warsong Hold holding court.  Questing for him, turned my stomach but I ignored Garrosh because the questing was different than that on Alliance.  Imagine my utter shock when the ultimate reward for those quest lines was the blue weapon that Alliance players receive for meeting Arthas and dealing with one of his minions.  It was an utter let down. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">I’m going to go run LFR today and work on my legendary quest line.  It will give my Horde character a chance to rebuild her rested experience and me a break from the shenanigans of Garrosh.</font></p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:ec5cbd21-e711-416c-9e4c-4fd4393ee953" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/World+of+Warcraft" rel="tag">World of Warcraft</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/WOW" rel="tag">WOW</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Garrosh+Hellscream" rel="tag">Garrosh Hellscream</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Horde" rel="tag">Horde</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Alliance" rel="tag">Alliance</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arthas" rel="tag">Arthas</a></div>

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How to lose body fat

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Excess body fat is big problem, can cause heart disease and hardening of the arteries. losing your body fat percentage is big challenge, so for lose your overall body fat you must creating a plan that makes sense for your physical needs and sticking to it is the best way to slim down. we will give you 3 ways might be helpful you in your own battle against body fat.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="How to lose body fat" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4F2g1VMx81DNBL7H9ELOxrYtaLpEflOp7QnY1be91ocd6TlBk8CP4UP4Ef8uwK1XR8oEHl1BNP6J1NV89m1FUVdfBKRo8RBury-6yDcOlcP3aMdTUJNTZFz9aiYYj7YXVDJ0KH-USbFA/s1600/How+to+lose+body+fat.jpg" title="How to lose body fat" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5028478688240504"; /* LargeInPost_waysforweightloss_300-600 */ google_ad_slot = "6695176472"; google_ad_width = 300; google_ad_height = 600; //--></script><script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"></script></center><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Eat to Support Your ambitions:</b></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Health food is very important. Eat in a way that supports your ambitions! If you lifting weights, you need to eat frequently and get a lot of protein in your diet.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Implement Resistance Training with Weights:</b></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">For weight loss, we are working on the most effective means, which is lifting weights and building muscle mass. Exercise is necessary to reach your ambition, least 4 days a week. also it necessary to really learn how to lift weights properly. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Take the Right Supplements:</b></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">some people hesitant about  supplements, there is a lot of controversy! But it is very useful if you wanted significant results in a short period of time. Also it can be healthy if taken correctly.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><center> <script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5028478688240504"; /* inPost_waysforweightloss_336-280 */ google_ad_slot = "6975892477"; google_ad_width = 336; google_ad_height = 280; //--></script><script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"></script> </center><br /><br /></div>

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Public Services Librarian - Quinnipiac University Health Sciences Library, Hamden

<strong>Public Services Librarian - </strong><strong><strong><span style="color: #48286d;">Quinnipiac University Health <span _fcktemp="1"></span>Sciences Library</span></strong></strong>, Hamden. We are still growing and this is a unique opportunity to join the new team responsible for rapidly expanding library services. The Health Sciences Library, located on Quinnipiac University North Haven campus, seeks a dynamic, motivated and service-oriented librarian responsible for developing and delivering innovative information services in the health and basic sciences. Reporting to the Associate Director of the Health Sciences Library, the Public Services Librarian will support the Frank H. Netter, MD School of Medicine, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Nursing. Overview: Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Public Services Librarian to support and collaborate with medical, nursing, and health sciences faculty to integrate electronic information resources into the curriculum. This position will provide innovative library instruction and information literacy programs, including faculty outreach and developing collaborative teaching and learning opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. The successful candidate will also serve as a liaison to assigned academic departments and provide consultation, technical assistance and creative expertise to tailor instructional resources to faculty and student needs. Responsibilities: Serves as a library liaison to assigned academic departments to support their curricular and educational needs; Routinely interacts and communicates with students and faculty to assess information needs in support of curriculum and research; Provides reference assistance to library users in person and electronically; Participates in classroom instruction on information literacy, problem-based learning, and evidence-based practice; assists in design and development of instruction; Serves on library and university committees; Participates in scholarly activities and professional development. Qualifications & Special Instructions to Applicants: A Master’s degree (MLS) from an ALA-accredited program is required; Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience required; Experience at an academic health sciences library preferred; Education and/or work experience in health sciences fields is a plus; Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required. To Apply: Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a resume and a thoughtful cover letter describing your interest in the position, and explaining how your background and experience qualify you for this position. <a _fcksavedurl="https://administrative-careers-quinnipiac.icims.com/jobs/1396/job" href="https://administrative-careers-quinnipiac.icims.com/jobs/1396/job" target="_blank">https://administrative-careers-quinnipiac.icims.com/jobs/1396/job</a>. Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the university community and we welcome candidates who would enhance that diversity.

Public Services Librarian - Quinnipiac University Health Sciences Library, Hamden

Public Services Librarian - Quinnipiac University Health  Sciences Library , Hamden. We are still growing and this is a unique opportunity ...

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AAA: Autumn Architecture Adventures

"Adventures" might be a bit of an oversell, but once again I am giving four architectural walking tours with 92YTribeca this fall. Below are details on the tours, each of which focuses on a relatively small area where a cluster of new architecture can be found. Tours are on Saturdays and last about 2.5 hours. <br /><br /><b>The High Line and Its Environs</b><br />Saturday, September 21, 11am to 1:30pm<br /><a href="http://www.92y.org/tribeca/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=93969">Tickets at 92YTribeca</a><br /><img alt="High Line Section 2" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5158/5819663179_5a2431b18c_z.jpg" width="606" /><br /><i>Trek the High Line taking in the park and the surrounding buildings and step off to get a closer look at select buildings.</i><br /><br /><br /><b>The Bowery Changing</b><br />Saturday, September 28, 11am to 1:30pm<br /><a href="http://www.92y.org/Tribeca/tickets/production.aspx?pid=95535">Tickets at 92YTribeca</a><br /><img alt="Sperone Westwater Gallery" height="700" src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4146/4946106405_29da23b701_b.jpg" width="500" /><br /><i>Look at new buildings on the Bowery from Spring Street to Astor Place, taking in adjacent blocks.</i><br /><br /><br /><b>Village Learning</b><br />Saturday, October 19, 11am to 1:30pm<br /><a href="http://www.92y.org/Event/Village-Learning-Architectural-Tour.aspx">Tickets at 92YTribeca</a><br /><img alt="The New School University Center" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAX7ZY-anB33uZMl-1Rli_ayCi_ofuA5LrpNCkcnVwUf8XBnChGstCgxc6IFnHC57Xi4yQBOzwJj3ltQmOlYyKNNYZ_hkXtf__dmEyjKDeE0lHJgedCqsd2M4dYvkbVIOIdBVVnSjjd2Jv/s1600/Photo101.jpg" width="640" /><br /><i>Focus on three college institutions in the East Village and Greenwich Village—the Cooper Union, NYU and the New School.</i><br /><br /><br /><b>Designer Shopping</b><br />Saturday, November 2, 11am to 1:30pm<br /><a href="http://www.92y.org/Event/Designer-Shopping-Architectural-Tour.aspx">Tickets at 92YTribeca</a><br /><img alt="Camper Soho" height="437" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/7259468212_0e0e7e907f_z.jpg" width="640" /><br /><i>Walk through SoHo and Nolita and admire the architecture and interior design of retail storefronts that have opened since 2000.</i>

AAA: Autumn Architecture Adventures

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Substitute Reference Librarian - Stratford Library Association

<strong>Substitute Reference Librarian - </strong><strong><strong><span style="color: #48286d;">Stratford Library Association</span></strong></strong>. Sunday Substitute October through May. $25.29/hour. Are you excited about providing reference services in a diverse community? The Stratford Library Association, will give you the opportunity to work in a team environment providing services for a variety of cultures and age groups. Each year, we handle nearly 40,000, reference transactions with a focus on providing information in a variety of formats and settings using traditional and Library 2.0 tools. Strong communication, and reference skills along with proficiency with computer applications and a commitment to public service required. ALA/MLS degree required. Bilingual Spanish/English highly desirable. Sundays, as needed, 1-5pm, October through May. Send your resume and contact information for three references to Sheri Szymanski, Stratford Library Association, 2203 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615 or e-mail <a _fcksavedurl="mailto:sszymanski@stratfordlibrary.org" href="mailto:sszymanski@stratfordlibrary.org">sszymanski@stratfordlibrary.org</a>. Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled. EOE.

Substitute Reference Librarian - Stratford Library Association

Substitute Reference Librarian - Stratford Library Association . Sunday Substitute October through May. $25.29/hour. Are you excited about...

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Part-Time Children’s Librarian Assistant - Darien Library

<strong>Part-Time Children’s Librarian Assistant - </strong><strong><strong><span style="color: #48286d;">Darien Library</span></strong></strong>–one of the busiest and most highly-ranked public libraries of its size in the country- seeks an energetic, customer-service focused and responsible individual to join the Children’s Department as a part-time Children’s Librarian Assistant. The successful candidate will have experience working with children and families and the ability to provide homework help and reader’s advisory. As this position is primarily a late afternoon/evening role, the candidate must be willing and able to work independently. Qualifications: College degree with education and/or experience in public libraries. Enrollment in or completion of an MLS program at an ALA-accredited library sciences or information sciences graduate program is strongly preferred. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and with sensitivity when responding to patron queries. Proficiency using basic office computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Docs, and a working knowledge of information and early literacy principles. Familiarity with digital technology, mobile devices and social media. Experience working with children and/or families. Knowledge of Polaris ILS is preferred. Schedule: Several evenings per week (4pm to 8pm) not to exceed a total of 15 hours per week. Additional hours may be available on weekends and on an as-needed basis. Rate: $17.25/hr. For consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to Claire Moore at <a _fcksavedurl="mailto:cmoore@darienlibrary.org" href="mailto:cmoore@darienlibrary.org">cmoore@darienlibrary.org</a> by <span style="color: red;">September 20, 2013</span>.

Part-Time Children’s Librarian Assistant - Darien Library

Part-Time Children’s Librarian Assistant - Darien Library –one of the busiest and most highly-ranked public libraries of its size in the c...

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Riddick: Back to basics

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><i>Riddick</i> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>(2013) • <a href="http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/universal/riddick/" style="color: #27a9c5; text-decoration: none;">View trailer</a></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Three stars. Rating: R, for strong violence, profanity, sexual candor and occasional nudity</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>By <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/12885694730612878577" style="color: #27a9c5; text-decoration: none;">Derrick Bang</a> </b></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276"> </w:LatentStyles></xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]><style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style><![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <br /><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Richard B. Riddick is the Timex watch of action antiheroes: No matter how bone-crunching the licking, he keeps on ticking.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqdSmAONAe6tFLfUT2Jg-gBybnFZtF1yMWV0zCFERSV6zTXFY7P4eFoJvzkbqxJF6h9zu5GR9PCSKIqjM8pcq2uXik1wNmqBwl4Tf_5k1i8gQVJLkOBOs9r-35PP0oXi5AGQTZYwEPCbc/s1600/Riddick+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqdSmAONAe6tFLfUT2Jg-gBybnFZtF1yMWV0zCFERSV6zTXFY7P4eFoJvzkbqxJF6h9zu5GR9PCSKIqjM8pcq2uXik1wNmqBwl4Tf_5k1i8gQVJLkOBOs9r-35PP0oXi5AGQTZYwEPCbc/s400/Riddick+blog.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Armed with no more than a large bone club, Riddick (Vin Diesel) attempts to survive<br />his encounter with a particularly large "mud demon." This creature is between him and<br />access to a safer part of this wayward planet, so Riddick is determined to win this<br />little skirmish. Rest assured, though: This won't be the last he sees of mud demons.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You’ve got to admire a guy who can survive a fall of several hundred feet (perhaps even more) while getting buried beneath a massive rock avalanche ... with no more than some cuts, bruises and a leg fracture that he sets himself, by jamming metal pins into the surrounding muscle.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Granted, this character’s otherwise cartoonish invulnerability is made almost palatable by Vin Diesel’s growling, glowering performance; one can imagine Riddick is fueled by ’tude alone. Bottle the stuff, and he’d made a fortune selling it to up-and-coming action hero wannabes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diesel follows in the well-stomped footsteps of earlier strong, monosyllabic types played by Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger; like them, Diesel has made a virtue of his limited acting range. He’s a dour teddy bear on steroids: an apparent bad guy — introduced, back in 2000’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pitch Black</i>, as a “notorious convict” — who nonetheless respects honor, reluctantly protects the weak and disenfranchised, and turns into a coldly efficient predator only when dealing with Those Who Deserve It.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even when chained and (apparently) helpless, Riddick can issue threats with a layer of menace that Diesel sells quite persuasively.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like I said, you gotta admire the guy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Riddick has become an intriguing franchise for Diesel and writer/director David Twohy. Following <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pitch Black</i> — which Twohy scripted from a story by Jim and Ken Wheat — they re-teamed for 2004’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Chronicles of Riddick</i> and, that same year, an animated short called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark Fury</i> (Diesel voicing his character, Twohy supplying the story). But <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Chronicles</i>was an overblown box-office bomb, its complicated narrative adding far too much extraneous <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">stuff</i> to the first film’s plain-vanilla, survive-the-threat template.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No surprise, then, that Twohy has gone back to basics with this new film, which sports the appropriately simple title of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Riddick</i>. Wisely dumping the second film’s Egyptian-esque, Necromonger intrigue that felt swiped from 1994’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Stargate</i>, Twohy gives us the same basic, one-against-impossible-odds story that made <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pitch Black</i> such a nifty little B-thriller.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Indeed, at times the echoes of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pitch Black</i> are so loud, that this “new” film almost could be considered a remake.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once again stuck on a godforsaken little planet in the middle of celestial nowhere, Riddick calls on his impressive survival skills to endure. How he winds up on this sun-scorched world is detailed in a needlessly obtuse and frankly stupid flashback: some clumsy exposition that Twohy attempts to improve with Diesel’s off-camera narration (a device employed only during these early scenes).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twohy’s subsequent story divides neatly into three distinct chapters, the first an all but dialogueless depiction of Riddick’s efforts to master his barren surroundings. This act is compelling in a Robinson Crusoe-esque manner, with Riddick slowly gauging the relative degree of danger presented by the planet’s primary predators: a nasty little winged carrion feeder, easily kept at bay; a jackal-like canine, definitely hazardous in hunting packs; and a truly wicked, razor-tailed “mud demon” confined to pools in darkened caves.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The latter has a nasty two-pronged attack, with both poisonous fangs and its slashing tail.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twohy put some thought into this barren world’s ecology, and he deserves credit for the effort.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having built himself back up to fighting strength — a process that takes months, based on the canine companion that he trains from puppyhood (another nice touch) — Riddick ventures further afield and finds an unstaffed mercenary resource station. He activates the interior emergency beacon, allowing it to scan him, knowing full well that bounty-hungry mercenaries will arrive quickly, eager to catch him for the reward.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Riddick’s plan works: Cue Act II, and the arrival of a ship filled with lethal killers led by a machete-wielding sadist named Santana (Jordi Mollà). His gang is followed, in short order, by a second craft captained by Boss Johns (Matt Nable) and his kick-ass second-in-command, a Nordic sniper named Dahl (Katee Sackhoff).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Followers of Riddick’s earlier escapades will recognize the name Johns, and indeed Boss turns out to be the father of William Johns, the weasel bounty hunter played by Cole Hauser, who met a well-deserved end back in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pitch Black</i>. Boss Johns now has serious issues with Riddick, but Santana isn’t about to let anybody else horn in on <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">his</i>action.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The two rival merc groups therefore establish an uneasy alliance, with Boss Johns and his group politely waiting for the moment when Santana <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">asks</i> for help ... a moment that Johns knows will arrive, because Riddick is far more resourceful than Santana appreciates.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This middle portion is Twohy’s strongest act, with the seemingly omniscient Riddick — helped by his four-legged “pet” — playing on group paranoia and tweaking the mercs at every turn. By far the most suspenseful scene involves Santana and a booby-trapped storage locker that Riddick might have tampered with: a deliciously harrowing interlude that Twohy and editor Tracy Adams milk for maximum tension.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Loyalties and alliances shift again with the arrival of Act III, when all hell breaks loose. Thanks to a massive, region-wide rainstorm that churns the arid desert sand into puddles and rivulets, the fearsome mud demons are granted wide-ranging mobility the moment night falls: a serious problem for everybody except Riddick, thanks to his spooky, night-vision-enhanced eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, just that quickly, we’re re-playing the final act from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pitch Black</i>. Not necessarily a bad thing, but — if this film revives the franchise — I hope Twohy comes up with something more original next time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mollà is appropriately vicious as Santana, the sort of cheerful sadist who probably tossed kittens into a microwave when he was a kid. We get his measure early on, when he kills a female captive for sport (Keri Lynn Hilson, in an eyeblink role); right then, as Riddick watches this act through Diesel’s hardened gaze, we know that Santana isn’t destined to die of old age.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nable overacts atrociously as Boss Johns, emoting toward the back balcony with a saliva-sputtering fury that works against his introduction as an ultra-cool mercenary. Former WWE world champion and mixed martial-arts grappler Dave Bautista is much more persuasively powerful as Diaz, the guy who keeps Santana’s crew in line.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nolan Gerard Funk has a weird supporting role as Luna, the youngest member of Santana’s crew, whose Bible-spouting piety is a plot affectation that feels and sounds like it wandered in from some other film. We sympathize with Luna because of his youth, and suspect that he’s probably a decent fellow at heart, but that makes his presence even stranger; I cannot imagine somebody like Santana putting up with this young man’s behavior, even if he <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i>regarded as a “lucky charm.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All of which brings us to Sackhoff, who as Dahl — a name chosen specifically for its sound-alike term of ridicule — gets to be even more of a bad-ass than she was as Starbuck, during five seasons of television’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Battlestar Galactica </i>... which means she busts heads, cusses like a sailor and bares her chest (the latter quite pointlessly, I’m obliged to mention). Sackhoff obviously has a great time with the role, particularly each time Dahl makes an example of Santana, and the actress is buff enough to make her smackdowns reasonably credible.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But this is Diesel’s show, and he holds our attention quite effectively, bringing these proceedings more dramatic heft than they deserve. There’s no denying Diesel’s presence, and his aura of latent menace; on top of that, it’s a hoot to watch him outfox and out-think all these tough-talking thugs (the balance of whom don’t get enough screen time to be distinguished from each another).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Graeme Revell delivers a serviceable score: all mood, without any noticeably defining themes. Cinematographer David Eggby conveys this planet’s grim surroundings, at times granting us a sense of the shimmering heat, and he also has fun depicting what Riddick “sees” through his unusual eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At 119 minutes, though, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Riddick</i> wears out its welcome; Twohy takes much too long to build to the climax, which then lingers past the point of diminishing returns. I’m also dismayed by his reliance on the gory deaths that fans have made <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">de rigueur</i> in this post-<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Saw</i> era; has it really become necessary to sink to such slaughterhouse excess?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And that, ultimately, is the major problem with this newest chronicle of Riddick: Despite all of Diesel’s droll sneaking around and predatory skill, nothing in this film delivers the emotional wallop we got at the end of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pitch Black</i>. Twohy may know how to direct Riddick’s action-packed adventures, but we need a stronger writer at the keyboard.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One who can give our stoic antihero some fully fleshed adversaries, rather than the two-dimensional cartoons populating this flick.</span></span><!--EndFragment-->

2013 action Bokeem Woodbine Dave Bautista Jordi Mollà Katee Sackhoff Matt Nable Nolan Gerard Funk Sci-Fi Sequel Series Vin Diesel Riddick: Back to basics

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Dulux Sting

<span style="font-size: large;">So last night I'm watching <a href="http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/homes/design-doctors/">Design Doctors</a> on RTE which is sponsored by <a href="http://www.dulux.ie/index.jsp">Dulux Paint Company</a>.  </span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span><span style="font-size: large;">As the programme goes to Ad Break, who do I see in the Dulux "Sting", only Declan my husband's business partner in <a href="http://odkmarchitects.com/people">ODKM Architects.</a></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span><span style="font-size: large;">You can have a look at the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LktOsO65pM&feature=c4-overview&list=UUHH0CSg8yArXeNh5aft1aOg">"Sting" here on on Youtube</a>.  </span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span><span style="font-size: large;">BTW, as far as I can make out, a sting in marketing terms seems to be an ad by the company that is sponsoring a TV programme.  It was shown in two parts last night - half at the first ad break and then the second half at the end of the programme.  It kind of tells a little story by the time the sting is finished.  Would you believe that this 30 second film took 8 hrs to record!!!</span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span><span style="font-size: large;">Here in Ireland we don't have as many TV ad breaks as in the USA.  In a half hour programme there would be one ad break at the 15 min point.</span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a photo of Declan I took from the TV. </span><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaznR0276eW6AlQJcjFJTy-Td1UlJikjpzOqiBGMee_dXjvi1SPG2xWZuWKXP1b2DpNmrqhieAst13FJ2Egz7QEybIqQMvgAu33mQszqML_bL5qL5j2Ur0GnbZaKEy7C9aEktvIAdOVXF/s640/blogger-image-1454150435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaznR0276eW6AlQJcjFJTy-Td1UlJikjpzOqiBGMee_dXjvi1SPG2xWZuWKXP1b2DpNmrqhieAst13FJ2Egz7QEybIqQMvgAu33mQszqML_bL5qL5j2Ur0GnbZaKEy7C9aEktvIAdOVXF/s640/blogger-image-1454150435.jpg"></a></div><br>

Dulux Sting

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A Beginner's Tips On Hiking As Shared By A Personal Trainer Los Altos

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Brandon Watkins</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>Los Altos means foot hill in Spanish. The city was named as such because it was once an agricultural town in the olden times. Up until now, you'll find various summer cottages and apricot orchards spread all over Los Altos.<br /> <br /> The city government of Los Altos is working hard to maintain its semi-rural atmosphere, thus, commercial zones are strictly limited on the downtown area only. Those who reside in Los Altos are fortunate enough to be surrounded with the scenic beauty of nature, thus, most people there would choose to do some hiking for their everyday exercise while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. If you want hiking to be part of your daily exercise routine, here are tips from a personal trainer Los Altos.<br /> <br /> Get A Pair Of Good Shoes<br /> <br /> If you're considering hiking to be part of your exercise routine, then you need to first invest on a good pair of shoes. You don't really need to spend a lot of money for the most expensive brand of trainer shoes out there, because any comfortable pair of shoes made for hiking will do.<br /> <br /> The personal trainer Los Altos recommends that you need to buy something that fits your size well so you won't get calluses during your long walk and you won't end up hurting your feet at the end of your journey.<br /> <br /> Map Out Your Route<br /> <br /> The great thing about living in Los Altos is that there are lots of parks nearby that have walking trails, allowing you to map out a safe route for your hiking trail. Aside from being able to exercise, you will also have a nature fix, which, medical experts say can help to lower your stress level. If you are already very familiar with your usual route, then change your route so you will have a more enjoyable walk. The personal trainer Los Altos also suggested the use of Google Maps to look for hiking trails nearby.<br /> <br /> Make It More Fun And Enjoyable<br /> <br /> The best way to enjoy hiking is to ask a number of your friends or co-workers to join you in your hike. If you've got children, you can also ask them to join you on one of your hikes in the park and perhaps have some picnic over there. You may also go fishing on nearby lakes or maybe walk your way to a beach and go swimming there.<br /> <br /> For a more adventurous feat, the personal trainer Los Altos recommends that you go on a mountain climbing adventure every once in awhile and build a campsite on the hills. There are absolutely lots of ways on how you can make your hiking routines more fun and enjoyable.<br /> <br /> Hiking is certainly a great way to sweat out particularly if you live in a place that's surrounded with beautiful sceneries of nature. If you want to train indoors though, you could hire a personal trainer Los Altos to help you through. The trainer can choose to train you in your home indoors or in the nearby gym or fitness center.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>Getting in great condition by using the help of <a href="http://www.theperfectworkout.com/personal-trainer-los-altos/">Personal Trainer Pleasant Hill</a> not only enhances your own physique but furthermore your health too. The advantages that you can get from <a href="http://www.theperfectworkout.com/personal-trainer-pleasant-hill/">Personal Trainer Los Altos</a> are endless.</div><br /> </div><br />

A Beginner's Tips On Hiking As Shared By A Personal Trainer Los Altos

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A Personal Trainer Moorpark Advocates Four Activities To Do With Your Family

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A Personal Trainer Moorpark Advocates Four Activities To Do With Your Family

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Learn The Varieties Of Diets That Enhance Your Weight Loss Activity

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The Simple Guide To The Sylvester Stallone Expendables Workout

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Russ Howe</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>The Sylvester Stallone Expendables workout has become one of the most popular celebrity fitness plans of the last few years and is now one of the most asked questions in gyms around the world, alongside things such as "Should women use weight?" and "Which whey protein should I use?"<br /> <br /> Today's article will take you by the hand and walk you through the entire thing. Be warned, however, it's not for the faint of heart! []<br /> <br /> We'll be focusing on all three areas of your arms today as we hit biceps, triceps and forearms in one punishing session which is split up into three phases, each of which cover an individual muscle. Let's begin with the biceps section.<br /> <br /> We start here with 12 chin ups. Then we go for 20 repetitions of biceps curls using an EZ-Bar, once that is done you immediately transition to a wide grip on the same bar and force out an addition 6-8 reps. From here, we move into hammer curls with an incline bench for 12 reps in total.<br /> <br /> The biceps phase is finished off with 10 zottman curls, focusing on rotating the wrist during the top portion of every lift, followed by high cable curls for 12 reps.<br /> <br /> Your forearms are about to be tested in round two, as Stallone picks four of the best exercises in the book to hit his lower arms. First up is the oldest move in the book, wrist curls. Aim for 20-25 reps here and then progress to a reverse grip for the same number of lifts immediately afterwards. The third exercise in the forearm workout may stump quite a few people as it is rarely seen in gyms these days. Handshake curls involve taking a hammer curl grip on a dumbbell and holding the weight with your arm at a 90 degree angle, before focusing on flexing your forearm up and down for 30 reps in total. Wrapping up the forearm phase is a timed hang. See if you can hold out for 2 minutes on this.<br /> <br /> Phase three involves five textbook triceps exercises which combine to form a great circuit. Number one is an explosive close-grip bench press, focusing on letting the bar temporarily leave your hands at the top of every single rep. After lifting the bar 12-15 times, move onto triceps dips to failure. Third in this phase is a lying triceps extension which will really allow you to dig deep and develop the muscle considerably. After 12 reps, progress back to dips and then finish off this phase with 12 rope push-downs.<br /> <br /> Every phase is performed a total of 4 times before progressing to the next. This circuit style approach will elevate heart rate and allow you to maximize fat loss while simultaneously stimulating considerable muscle growth due to the high volume of exercises involved.<br /> <br /> For those who have time, the plank position and a set of close-grip push-ups are usually used as a wrapping up phase after the main body of work has been completed.<br /> <br /> The Sylvester Stallone Expendables workout is not for the faint of heart and is something you should definitely only attempt once you have found your feet in the gym. We'd recommend spending a few months training regularly before attempting this, due to the extreme volume of exercises used.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>Writer: Russ Howe PTI will lead you through the <a href="http://yofittv.com/video/The-Sylvester-Stallone-Expendables-Workout-with-Russ-Howe-PTI/073206e1635d855c97d80456b2c9d585">sylvester stallone expendables workout</a> in today's clip. Additionally, learn <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc3I8rE-pFs">what supplements to take</a> to achieve your fitness targets in his latest free video.</div><br /> </div><br />

The Simple Guide To The Sylvester Stallone Expendables Workout

By Russ Howe The Sylvester Stallone Expendables workout has become one of the most popular celebrity fitness plans of the last few years...

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Invasion of the Prosperity Gospel in Evangelical Churches: Right Here at Celebration Church in Jacksonville

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuOVIrDdcF_84aqbh_l9mUdQpiWjQdsOz8cY-A0DOtb3GUp_LV1GSZZszaXBL3wYJALB2SGrNY-IerIjqHpE1rREm1T19FdRSA03nMSpBUypPcICrBCI4bIIbiRcxV9hwXMdAeYK2Cwpim/s1600/Celebration.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuOVIrDdcF_84aqbh_l9mUdQpiWjQdsOz8cY-A0DOtb3GUp_LV1GSZZszaXBL3wYJALB2SGrNY-IerIjqHpE1rREm1T19FdRSA03nMSpBUypPcICrBCI4bIIbiRcxV9hwXMdAeYK2Cwpim/s1600/Celebration.png" /></a><i><b>"But I will promise you this: if you start to tithe, God WILL bless you financially like never before. I will promise you that, and I will say this: every time I have talked about tithing we ALWAYS do get testimonies guess what: 'I gave my first tithe and the following Monday'....or the following Wednesday, or the following Friday, within the first week, there is some type of blessing, raise, refund, sign from God."</b></i>  <b>Stovall Weems</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>--------------------------</b></div><br />We all expect Benny Hinn and Kenneth Copeland to preach a false prosperity gospel message. How many of us getting ready for church on Sunday run the channels and see these clowns on TV misrepresenting the Christian faith - telling people if they will send money God will give it back? That God can't bless them UNLESS they send money? We expect the likes of Peter Popoff to give us false promises concerning giving money and receiving blessings from God.<br /><br />But sadly, now many of those who laugh on Sunday mornings at Benny Hinn on TV drive Sunday morning to their churches only to find that the same teaching has now worked its way into their own local church! Some pastors will misuse the bible, will abuse their congregations and completely misrepresent the Bible and will present atypical testimonies of nameless givers who receive financial rewards based on the size of their gift to the pastor's church.<br /><br />Here in Jacksonville, this is going on right in the largest and fastest growing evangelical church in the city, <a href="http://celebration.org/" target="_blank">Celebration Church</a>. And the large numbers of young Christians who attend this hipster church are being misled by their pastor, Stovall Weems, and Robert Morris who Weems invited to speak at Celebration last month. <br /><br />I want to call on Stovall Weems and the lay leaders of Celebration Church to denounce the false prosperity gospel that has been entered their church.<br /><br />Please, Stovall, renounce this nonsense. Is your church that desperate to raise revenues that it would resort to this? Have you become that greedy? Admit that this teaching hurts Christians financially, that it is spiritually abusive - and ultimately when the young Christians who are buying your nonsense now wake up and realize they've been lied to, they may very well leave the faith altogether.<br /><br />Lay leaders at Celebration: confront this issue head-on with Stovall. You know what you saw last week from Robert Morris, and his phony-baloney teaching is NOT what your church is about in this community - or is it? Your church is better than that, and you need to do a much better job of screening the speakers that you bring to Jacksonville.<br /><br />In the video below you will see four clips that demonstrate what I'm talking about. The first one is Stovall Weems himself promising that if the church members will tithe, God will financially bless them. In the next three, Robert Morris gives three stories of people from his church that gave large gifts to the church, only to have God "miraculously" return the money to them.<br /><br />Morris' implication from the three testimonials he recites is clear - it is no implication at all - it is a direct claim: if you give at or over the 10% level (to your church, of course), God will miraculously bless you financially.<br /><br />If Robert Morris were selling a product on TV, he probably could be sued by the Federal Trade Commission for false advertising. An advertiser can not give non-typical consumer testimonials of the benefits of a product <a href="http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/10/endortest.shtm" target="_blank">that are not typical of the average consumer</a> - unless they put up a disclaimer that gives the ACTUAL results that can be expected. Since 2009, the FTC has ruled that not even a "Results not typical" disclaimer on the screen would be sufficient consumer protection from outlandish claims in atypical testimonials.<br /><br />But of course, this is the wacky world of modern evangelicalism, where just about any financial claim can be made to get the peeps to fork over more money - with very little accountability and transparency on how it will be spent. We see Kenneth Copeland do it - but now we see pastors in large evangelical mega churches doing the same thing. The Bible continues to be used by professional religious men to build religious empires and enrich themselves and their family members, by using lies and deception mixed in with Jesus Christ to trick those who desperately want - that desperately need - God to bless them.<br /><br />It is what Martin Luther fought against 500 years ago: religious hucksters trying to peddle their religion to make a buck and build an empire with phony and false promises. They were called "indulgences" in Luther's day. <br /><br />But this deception is back with a vengeance in 21st century Christianity - complete with slick marketing and social media to promote it - and there is no Martin Luther around to stop it. Perhaps no one cares anymore - we just let the gullible be the gullible.<br /><br />But maybe the lay leaders at Celebration can do something about it at their church. I hope they will. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="375" mozallowfullscreen="" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/73932756" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/73932756">The New Prosperity Gospel at Celebration Church - Stovall Weems and Robert Morris</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4054328">FBCJax Watchdog</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div>

Invasion of the Prosperity Gospel in Evangelical Churches: Right Here at Celebration Church in Jacksonville

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Today's archidose #702

Here are some photos of the MAAVC - Museum of Art and Archaeology of the Côa Valley (2009) in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal, by <a href="http://50.87.144.133/~camilo11/">Camilo Rebelo</a> and Tiago Pimentell/Sandra Barbosa, photographed by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/89707735@N00/" id="yui_3_7_3_3_1378471010838_1159">José Carlos Melo Dias</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/89707735@N00/9676704401/" title="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel by Jose Carlos Melo Dias, on Flickr"><img alt="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel" height="438" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3806/9676704401_6b7c1be718_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The <a href="http://50.87.144.133/~camilo11/slideshow/p11/p11.html">architect's description</a>:<br /><blockquote><i>The Palaeolithic art in the Coa Valley is perhaps man’s first land art manifestation. The Museum is conceived as an installation in the landscape. The monolithic triangular form is a direct result of the valley’s confluences. Its materiality evokes the local stone yards and reflects two different natures: the concrete’s matter, and the local stone’s texture and colour.</i></blockquote><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/89707735@N00/9677139823/" title="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel by Jose Carlos Melo Dias, on Flickr"><img alt="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel" height="427" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5340/9677139823_f91c49c30d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/89707735@N00/9679987038/" title="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel by Jose Carlos Melo Dias, on Flickr"><img alt="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel" height="402" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5321/9679987038_809ec925fc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/89707735@N00/9677099395/" title="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel by Jose Carlos Melo Dias, on Flickr"><img alt="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel" height="800" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3726/9677099395_3f039e7a73_c.jpg" width="531" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/89707735@N00/9680574246/" title="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel by Jose Carlos Melo Dias, on Flickr"><img alt="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel" height="800" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2846/9680574246_aa12830170_c.jpg" width="531" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/89707735@N00/9680258958/" title="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel by Jose Carlos Melo Dias, on Flickr"><img alt="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel" height="800" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2877/9680258958_6e82d60ce8_c.jpg" width="522" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/89707735@N00/9680336554/" title="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel by Jose Carlos Melo Dias, on Flickr"><img alt="Museu do Côa. Camilo Rebelo + Tiago Pimentel" height="800" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/9680336554_4f856cfe95_c.jpg" width="531" /></a><br /><br />To contribute your Flickr images for consideration, just:<br /><blockquote>:: Join and add photos to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/archi-dose/">archidose pool</a>, and/or<br />:: Tag your photos <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/archidose/">archidose</a></span></blockquote>

Today's archidose #702

Here are some photos of the MAAVC - Museum of Art and Archaeology of the Côa Valley (2009) in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal, by Camilo Rebe...

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Today's Teamster News 09.06.13

<a href="http://www.teamster.org/content/teamster-mailers-union-respond-star-ledger-publisher-threats" rel="nofollow">Teamster Mailers Union Respond to Star-Ledger Publisher Threats</a>  teamster.org ...This is the official statement from Steve Grant, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 1100 in Fairfield, N.J. which represents 195 mailer employees at the Star-Ledger newspaper...<br /><a href="http://www.auburn-reporter.com/news/222412501.html" rel="nofollow">Teamsters among grocery workers picket to raise regional awareness</a>  Auburn Reporter   ...Members of three unions representing grocery store workers in the Puget Sound region, including members of Teamsters Local 38, took to the streets on Aug. 28, picketing to raise awareness about ongoing contract negotiations with several local grocery stores, including the Auburn Safeway and Fred Meyer stores...<br /><span class="field-content"><a href="http://www.teamster.org/content/bmwed%E2%80%99s-western-region-association-holds-annual-meeting" jquery1378404295272="44" rel="nofollow">BMWED’s Western Region Association Holds Annual Meeting</a></span>  teamster.org   ...Representatives from the Unified System Division;  Atchison, Topeka, Santa Fe, Frisco System Federation; Allied Federation; and Burlington System Division, all part of the Western Region Association, met to conduct an educational conference this week...<br /><a href="http://www.wfmj.com/story/23346508/allied-waste-drops-lawsuit-filed-against-youngstown-teamsters-union" rel="nofollow">Allied Waste drops lawsuit filed against Youngstown Teamsters Union</a>  WFMJ 21 News   ...Allied Waste has dropped a federal lawsuit that was filed against the Teamsters Union during this past spring's walkout against the trash hauler...<br /><a href="http://www.dyersvillecommercial.com/news/county/union-contract-talks-continue/article_2be35cf4-1500-11e3-8e5d-001a4bcf6878.html" rel="nofollow">Union contract talks continue</a>  Dyersville Commercial  ...The Delaware County (Iowa) board met again with representatives of the sheriff’s department deputies and jailers to further iron out details of a proposed switch over from American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union membership to the Teamsters Union...<br /><a href="http://news.firedoglake.com/2013/09/05/jpmorgan-will-stop-making-student-loans/" rel="nofollow">JPMorgan Will Stop Making Student Loans</a>  firedoglake   ...Competition from the government may be a factor, another might also be that student loans are in a <a href="http://www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/a-closer-look-at-the-trillion/">massive trillion dollar bubble</a>...<br /><a href="http://www.nationalmemo.com/failed-policy-the-401k-shrinks-in-a-growing-economy-2/" rel="nofollow">Failed Policy — The 401(k) Shrinks In A Growing Economy</a>  The National Memo   ...even though the economy is improving, the number of workers saving out of their paychecks for old age is shrinking. So is the amount they save, down 6 percent in real terms from 2008 to 2010...<br /><a href="http://capsules.kaiserhealthnews.org/index.php/2013/09/nearly-half-of-births-in-the-u-s-are-covered-by-medicaid-study-finds/" rel="nofollow">Nearly Half Of U.S. Births Are Covered By Medicaid, Study Finds</a>  Kaiser Health News   ...About half the births in the United States are paid for by Medicaid — a figure higher than previous estimates – and the numbers could increase as the state-federal health insurance program expands under the Affordable Care Act, according to a study released Tuesday...<br /><a href="http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_24026316/protests-planned-walmart-store-lakewood" rel="nofollow">Demonstrators protest against low wages at Walmart store in Lakewood</a>  Denver Post   ...The protest outside the store at West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard was one of about 15 demonstrations held nationwide Thursday against the retailer...<br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/05/walmart-protesters-arrested_n_3873791.html" rel="nofollow">24 Walmart Protesters Arrested At Demonstrations In New York And Los Angeles (UPDATED)</a>  Huffington Post   ...The New York Police Department arrested three Walmart protesters in New York City on Thursday during demonstrations against the company's wages and worker conditions...Also on Thursday, 21 protesters were arrested in Los Angeles during a similar demonstration downtown...<br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323623304579055502328631952.html" rel="nofollow">New York Unions Might Find a Friend in City Hall</a>  Wall Street Journal   ...Private-sector labor unions could have a strong ally in the next mayor as they embark on new efforts to organize workers in New York City...<br /><a href="http://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21584982-trade-unions-grill-nations-burger-joints-fast-food-condemnation" rel="nofollow">Fast-food condemnation</a>  The Economist   ...What do you say to a teenager with a job? Answer: “A Big Mac, fries and a Coke, please.” At least, that was the joke in happier times. Today’s question might be: “What do you say to a single parent with two jobs and no health insurance?...”<br /><a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-pensions-transit-20130905,0,2181081.story" rel="nofollow">Gov. Brown plan exempts thousands of transportation workers from pension limits</a>  Los Angeles Times   ...Brown's proposal comes in response to a federal threat to withhold transit money from California...<br /><a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/blog/morning_call/2013/09/organized-labor-readies-for-ky.html" rel="nofollow">Organized labor readies for Kentucky right-to-work battle</a>  Louisville Morning Call   ...Kentucky legislators seeking to curb the power of unions could face major hurdles if a Labor Day event was any indication. About a dozen unions participated in a Louisville picnic for organized labor members, and thousands of people showed up...<br /><a href="http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2013/09/04/hart-schaffner-marx-apparel-union-workers-stand-solidarity-against-tra" rel="nofollow">Hart Schaffner Marx, Apparel Union Workers Stand In Solidarity Against Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement</a>   Progress Illinois   ...The Chicago-based apparel firm Hart Schaffner Marx, its factory workers and their union say they will collectively fight against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement that is currently under negotiations...<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/05/usa-china-smithfield-idUSL4N0H10G720130905" rel="nofollow">U.S. likely to approve Chinese purchase of Smithfield</a>  Reuters   ...The U.S. government is unlikely to block Chinese meat company Shuanghui International's $4.7 billion deal to buy <a href="http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=SFD&lc=int_mb_1001" rel="nofollow">Smithfield Foods, Inc.</a> on national security grounds, according to one person familiar with the matter...<br /><a href="http://money.msn.com/now/post--female-doctors-make-dollar56000-less-than-men" rel="nofollow">Female doctors make $56,000 less than male MDs</a>  MSN Money   ...The Journal of the American Medical Association points out the wage gap, which has been getting wider over the years...<br /><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-09-03/detroit-billionaires-get-hockey-arena-as-bankrupt-city-suffers" rel="nofollow">Detroit Billionaires Get Arena Help as Bankrupt City Suffers</a>  Bloomberg News   ...In the wake of Detroit becoming the biggest U.S. municipality to declare bankruptcy and raid pensions, Republican Gov. Rick Snyder approved a plan to put public money toward a $450 million downtown arena on behalf of the NHL’s Red Wings and their billionaire owners...<br /><a href="http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2013/09/heres_the_biggest_challenge_fo.html" rel="nofollow">Alabama's job creation struggle: Growth is not only slow, but also low-quality</a>   The Huntsville Times   ...<a href="http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/08/alabama_utah_both_preach_small.html" rel="nofollow">A comparison of job growth in Alabama and Utah published last week</a> looked at changes in unemployment rates and job growth overall. This story goes a level deeper, and looks at the quality of jobs being created in each state...<br /><a href="http://www.thestate.com/2013/09/03/2958214/signatures-collected-for-alaska.html" rel="nofollow">Signatures collected for Alaska wage initiative</a>  The State   ...Sponsors of an initiative to raise the minimum wage in Alaska said they have collected more than a third of the signatures required to qualify the measure for the ballot...

Today's Teamster News 09.06.13

Teamster Mailers Union Respond to Star-Ledger Publisher Threats   teamster.org ...This is the official statement from Steve Grant, Secret...

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Kill The Wabbit!

Heh, this an example of just how my twisted mind works.<br />After the last post with the little cutie and the rabbit ears, this popped into my head.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/2o9w4HsVJag" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAAAAA!

Kill The Wabbit!

Heh, this an example of just how my twisted mind works. After the last post with the little cutie and the rabbit ears, this popped into my h...

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Be Vewy Vewy Quiet, I'm Hunting Wabbits

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Be Vewy Vewy Quiet, I'm Hunting Wabbits

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Do You Feel A Draft?

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Do You Feel A Draft?

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Seein' A Little Red

A Little Red Rocker that is.<br /><br />I love this tune, you will never hear it unless you own the album though.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ckQuW2WvtOk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Some more vintage Sammy, not everything he played was balls out.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/woMH5c6wsbk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />I saw the guy in concert way the fuck back in the early 80's in the Portland Coliseum and I can still remember to this day that it was a kick ass show. I can't hardly remember what the hell I had for lunch yesterday anymore but I can still remember that concert.

Seein' A Little Red

A Little Red Rocker that is. I love this tune, you will never hear it unless you own the album though. Some more vintage Sammy, not everythi...

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ao at home and target giveaway

One of my favorite things about blogging is discovering talented people whom you would otherwise never have a chance to meet. I've gained quite a number of friendships through this little black door of mine and these women (and a few dudes) inspire me and blow my mind with their creativity.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.swoonworthy.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kimberly Hughes</a> is one such friend. She and I have been trading ideas and design crushes for a long time and I was so thrilled for her when she got her dream job last year as the editor for <a href="https://ao.com/blog/" target="_blank">AO at Home</a>. Never did I imagine I would benefit so much from her job! :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJP7TD2N1ocklzAK7ZbGxP9v0nJNPu3p4FsJZi5ZGJj1nGMlrAVTuKrdONhDe3lHi9MNaRELNemVEvk5mcfmnhkL6LASqvTEBYgDn-mSeyRCur3ih6_eFhYCsxD-FY9rEP8SIJ-5OsYBE/s1600/aoathome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJP7TD2N1ocklzAK7ZbGxP9v0nJNPu3p4FsJZi5ZGJj1nGMlrAVTuKrdONhDe3lHi9MNaRELNemVEvk5mcfmnhkL6LASqvTEBYgDn-mSeyRCur3ih6_eFhYCsxD-FY9rEP8SIJ-5OsYBE/s640/aoathome.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />My girl worked for months recreating <a href="https://ao.com/blog/" target="_blank">AO at Home</a>, the design blog for <a href="http://ao.com/" target="_blank">AO.com</a>, the online appliance home for the UK, and since its relaunch it has become one of my favorite stops.<br /><br /><a href="https://ao.com/blog/" target="_blank">AO at Home</a> is chalk full of goodness with <a href="https://ao.com/blog/interiors/inspiration" target="_blank">inspiration roundups</a>, <a href="https://ao.com/blog/interiors/buying-guides" target="_blank">buying guides</a>, <a href="https://ao.com/blog/interiors/interviews-interiors" target="_blank">amazing interviews </a>and <a href="https://ao.com/blog/food/recipes" target="_blank">recipes</a> to make you drool. Not to mention all the <a href="https://ao.com/blog/crafts" target="_blank">DIY ideas</a> and <a href="https://ao.com/blog/seasonal" target="_blank">seasonal projects</a>.<br /><br />And here is where it gets even better. To celebrate the launch of <a href="https://ao.com/blog" target="_blank">AO at Home's</a> new look, they are going to give one lucky person a <b>$200 gift card to Target</b>. Wahoo! Can you think of anything better?<br /><br />In order to win you must be a GFC follower of Little Black Door (the blue 'join this site' button on the right side of the page) and leave a comment for me below.<br /><br />For additional entries:<br />- Follow AO at Home on <a href="https://twitter.com/AOatHome" target="_blank">Twitter</a><br />- Follow LBD on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LittleBlackDoor" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br />- Follow AO at Home on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AOLetsGo" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br />- Follow LBD on <a href="http://instagram.com/littleblackdoor/" target="_blank">Instagram</a><br />- Follow AO at Home on <a href="http://pinterest.com/aoathome/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br /><br />The contest will end next Friday, September 13 and the winner will be announced that following Monday.<br /><br />Good luck and happy weekend!

ao at home and target giveaway

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