Botch-fest 029

Enrollment for summer 2013 begins April 7 at 8:00 a.m. OPT OUT to STOP.

The March 31st Obama-care Deadline is BS - The Rush Limbaugh Show

“RUSH: Folks, there is no deadline. There’s all kinds of ways out of it, and it’s because whatever it takes to not make you mad is what Obama-care is this year, as best they can make it, because it’s an election year.”

REVISED Enrollment for summer 2014 begins April 7 at 8:00 a.m.

LOST by Nadaazahraa on deviantART

Boy, she’s not doing so well...

“That Priceless Moment When a Reporter Tells Sebelius How Unpopular Obama-care Is and She’s Speechless”

“24 So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came,
in order that we might be justified by faith.
25 But now that faith has come,
we are no longer under a guardian,
26 for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God,
through faith. (Galatians 3:24-26)”

Obama using Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall tactics
to register Democrat voters

“Couple reports receiving premarked voter registration card from Covered California Obama-care”

“Democratic Party: You Owe Us. We Own You.”

Whirlwind weekend 017

Last weekend, I helped a friend take one load of his things to his new apartment. Later on Saturday, I helped my friend Denton to clear a space for Zombie Squad 34 Blood Drive, when I also donated blood last Sunday; if you follow the link, look for my cameo.

Derpy sharingan! by AstmaInhaler on deviantART

‘Corpse Party: Blood Drive’ Gets Some New Screens

“It wasn't too long ago that we posted the Japanese release date and details for ‘Corpse Party: Blood Drive’, which continues two months after the events of ‘Book of Shadows’.”

Monday, I went to the meeting of Bonner Springs Toastmasters, where I kept time for the speeches, and volunteered to give an ‘Icebreaker’ speech, because March has five Mondays, my speech is not until Monday, April 14.

3 Ways To Tell Better Stories And Make People Care

“Good stories move your customer create loyal followers and hook your audience to pledge their allegiance to your brand. Here’s how to write something ...”

A few years ago, Denton made an archaeological trip to Honduras, so he and I met his friend Ingot in Lawrence, and enjoyed a celebratory dinner in honor of her birthday.

Enchiladas and an excellent taco bar. (@ Border Bandido) http://t.co/TEYQO6jTu1 — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) March 30, 2014

“7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. (Matthew 5:7)”

Caught in the Crowd

In response to Bob Geldof, Jeremy Clarkson said, “I am very aware of the environment, and I’m still not interested in it,” and also refers to environmentalists as ‘ecomentalists.’

Lights Out For Earth Hour

“If green zealots get their way, we will be sitting in the dark for a lot more than an hour.”

♪ Rock N’ Roll ain’t noise pollution / Rock N’ Roll ain’t gonna die / Rock N’ Roll ain’t no pollution / God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you ♪

Heavy Metal Luna by Gabriev666 on deviantART

Human Achievement Hour 2014 | Competitive Enterprise Institute

“Human Achievement Hour (HAH) is a celebration of individual freedom and appreciation of the achievements and innovations that people have used to improve their lives throughout history. To celebrate Human Achievement Hour, participants need only to spend the hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on March 29 …”

12 Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord,
and whom you teach out of your law,
13 to give him rest from days of trouble,
until a pit is dug for the wicked. (Psalm 94:12-13)

It’s my Life

♪ It’s my life / Don’t you forget / It’s my life / It never ends / (It never ends) ♪

Westboro Baptist Church receive unexpected message at protest

“Westboro Baptist Church followers received an unexpected message during their first protest since the death of the organisation’s founder Fred Phelps.”

Blast like a Master

Blast like a Master at Sonic Drive-In. Tornado watch issued Thursday, 27 March, 2014 until 8:00 p.m. for Johnson County and the J.C.C.C. area. Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Master Blasts all day. Please monitor changing weather conditions.

Funnel cloud in Trenton, Mo.

“TRENTON, Mo. -- Storm spotters are reporting damage near Trenton, Mo. Thursday evening from a funnel cloud and heavy winds. Several people posted pictures from Trenton on the FOX 4 Facebook page.”

”14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)”

Red velvet by Mn27 on deviantART

Happy Winds-day

“Happy ‘Winds-day’, Piglet.”

Joe’s Weather Blog: Monster Storm + Some KC Rain

“Remember that little dose of snow we had on Monday...well some of the energy from that little snow-maker for us (decent snow-maker across parts of central KS) has now shifted off the east coast ...”

“32 And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. (Acts 20:32)”

Untitled | dark attractive [pixiv]

Go home Secret Service agents, you’re drunk

“The US sent three Secret Service agents tasked with protecting President Obama home after their booze-fest in Amsterdam.”

♪ Goodbye to you / Goodbye to you ♪

‘Piers Morgan Live’ staffers actually happy CNN canceled show: sources

“His own co-workers are glad he’s getting the boot. Staffers at ‘Piers Morgan Live’ are actually relieved that CNN has canceled the show, sources tell.”

Pursue leisure in the Foyer

“I’m sure that in 1985, Ubiquinol is ubiquitous,
available in every corner drugstore.”

The bruise on your head,
I know how that happened by Cynos-Zilla on deviantART

Microsoft Solutions - Windows Embedded XP Migration
“On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will end support for Windows XP. To leave this outdated product behind opens up new opportunities for you, and the new class of business intelligence solutions with Windows Embedded.”

“4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. (Isaiah 26:4)”

‘Insane leftists FTW’! This anti-Hobby Lobby protest sign takes the crazy cake [pics] http://t.co/ZpFq5yVof7 via @TwitchyTeam — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) March 26, 2014

“WASHINGTON (Religion News Service) The Hobby Lobby case could be yet another instance where Justice Anthony Kennedy provides the swing vote in the decision of whether a corporation has religious rights, and whether those rights have been trampled by the government’s contraception mandate.”

Six Lies Leftist Media Tells About Contraception Mandate Cases

“Quite simply, if you read a newspaper to find out about the contraception mandate cases, you will read lies.”

“You couldn’t hack it as a lawyer. You were a bag man for the boys downtown, and you still are, I know about you.”

Hobby Lobby Should Drop Insurance, Pay Penalty
and Let Employees Use Exchange: Sotomayor, Kagan

“During oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday which focused on whether the contraceptive mandate in the Affordable Care Act violates the free exercise of religion, Justices ...”

“Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr reach agreement on Hobby Lobby.”

Sen. Ted Cruz rallies religious freedom activists
at the Supreme Court in support of Hobby Lobby...

“Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, surprised freezing religious freedom activists who had spent the morning rallying in support of Hobby Lobby’s Supreme Court appeal. God bless you for being here today! Cruz said Tuesday, after wading into the crowd and stepping up to the podium. Activists cheered Cruz ...”

“The questions from members of the Supreme Court and the tenor of the oral arguments today in the Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood cases against the HHS mandate gives Reason to Hope HHS Mandate Will be Stopped.”

Only the salient man shall Pass

Everything she says only endears her to us more so.

Crimean Attorney General Reacts to Her Fame

“Upon finding out about her new-found viral fame as the kawaii prosecutor of the Crimean Republic, Natalia Poklonskaya responded: ‘I’m a lawyer, not a Pokémon or something.’”

While the choice of a lawyer is an salient decision, which should not be based on advertisements alone, one could choose domestic litigation firm of Cordell & Cordell.

Fifties Princess Luna and Sweetie Belle for JJ by PixelKitties on deviantART

More Reasons to Stop Watching Animal Planet

“You already knew that Animal Planet had a way of distorting reality. They present documentaries about the existence of mermaids and Bigfoot and only barely acknowledge that’s all nonsense. But now evidence is mounting that some of the shows they air actually harm animals.”

While I could could have been preparing for a life of significance, I acknowledge, “Christopher’s priority seemed to center on doing Ottawa University like things rather than writing the papers.”

Texas Teenager Issues Officer a Handwritten Parking Ticket
– The Cop’s Reaction Is Just as Great

“When 14-year-old Annie James, of Baytown, Texas, saw a police car illegally parked in her neighborhood, she decided to teach the officer a lesson. So she hand-wrote a $10 parking ticket and placed it on Officer Tommy King’s windshield, whose patrol car was parked in a fire zone ...”

That note was terrible, and was written by a seven-year-old; wouldn’t you like to tell ‘m that?

The Profound Arrogant Ignorance and Stupidity of Liberals in Charge

“What is it Bill Engvall says? Oh yeah: ‘Here’s your sign.’ These liberals really didn’t need Engvall’s sign at all. They tweeted their own ‘I’m stupid’ signs. Some wrote full-fledged low-information articles, including TPM’s Dylan Scott and the HuffPo’s Jeffrey Young.”

“7 Consecrate yourselves, therefore,
and be holy, for I am the Lord your God.
8 Keep my statutes and do them;
I am the Lord who sanctifies you. (Leviticus 20:7-8)”

Drivin’ ‘round Song

“Five. Four. Three. No more just driving. Let’s go home.”

#GravityMovie is The Blair Witch Project in space. #gravitywasawful — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) March 24, 2014

Zombie Squad is hosting a blood drive today 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Family Video, 6634 Nieman Road, Shawnee KS. Care to spare a pint? Free pizza and video rental!

Inside the USS Ford, America’s Newest Aircraft Carrier
“Under construction in Virginia, this floating city is more powerful than any carrier that has come before.”

“6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)”

Island wind changed | Terras [pixiv]

Under your Bed in your Closet in your Head

“Every place reminds you of some place else.”

Kevin Bacon explains the 1980s to millennials

“Kids of today need to know how modestly we lived in the 1980s, and who better to inform them than Kevin Bacon? ‘Awareness of ‘80s culture and technology has been in a significant decline, especially …’”

“Experience, lad. You should learn to appreciate it.”

WATCH: Kevin Bacon makes epic entrance on ‘The Tonight Show’

“It was exactly 30 years ago in 1984 when Kevin Bacon made his iconic debut in the movie, ‘Footloose.’ So on Friday night’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon, Bacon made his entrance …”

“29 And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink,
nor be worried. 30 For all the nations of the world seek after these things,
and your Father knows that you need them. 31 Instead, seek his kingdom,
and these things will be added to you. (Luke 12:29-31)”

Luna the Nightmare Mistress by mysticalpha on deviantART

Apologize, John Cusack

To get my money back from John Cusack, would be a start.

A Massive Solar Super-storm Nearly Blasted Earth In 2012

“Back on July 23, 2012 a furious solar magnetic storm just grazed our planet. Had it erupted just nine days earlier, it would have hit us, causing extensive damage to our technological infrastructure. It would have been a geomagnetic catastrophe the likes of which we've never seen. Scientists say the ...”

“No, I don’t understand one damn thing that’s goin’ on around here
and why nobody can give me a simple straight answer!”

Why Not? The Grim Reaper and a CNN Psychic Have Theories
on the Missing Plane - The Rush Limbaugh Show

“RUSH: Geraldo Rivera has been brought in on Fox to talk about the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370. That means... When you bring in the Grim Reaper, that means somebody somewhere thinks that we’re going to be talking about factual death... We’re gonna have to turn to CNN to clear this up, ...”

“6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,
7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith,
just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. (Colossians 2:6-7)”

Sweetie HRNG by Alexstrazse on deviantART

‘My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic’: The Cutie Mark Crusaders take the stage — EXCLUSIVE | EW.com

“All Ponyville’s a stage in the next episode of My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic, which finds Sweetie Belle making her debut as a playwright, director, and a pony who often has exaggerated or overly emotional reactions to events or situations: You’re such a drama queen! A squeaky, little drama queen. ...”

There’s a Bathroom on the Right

Though said many times many ways, “Don’t go around tonight / Well, it’s bound to take your life / There’s a Bathroom on the Right, because what follows is the most sickening display I’ve ever seen,” and I want to vomit.

Watch Ellen Say We’re All Very ‘Grateful’ for the Obama-care Train-wreck

“Ellen DeGeneres was a complete sycophant to President Obama as he appeared on her show to sell Obama-care -- not to young people, but to mothers.”

The words of Oscar Wilde echoed, “Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life,” and echoed ironically Aug. 6, 1997, “Microsoft rescues one-time and future nemesis Apple, which was defined as an underdog that would deliver personal computers from the clutches of IBM,” yet which was saved by the David who slayed that Goliath.

@LDHerlihy pic.twitter.com/fnGUl2Jh8Q

— JL (@Boomer7204) March 6, 2014

“28 A man without self-control is like a city
broken into and left without walls. (Proverbs 25:28)”

‘Tia by JunkieKB on deviantART

Beauty in the Middle of Crisis

That computer upgrade that Malaysia Airlines declined to buy? It retails for about $10 per flight. http://t.co/h11MarGhpA — Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 19, 2014

“29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake. (Philippians 1:29)”

Natalia Pokuronsukaya | Itachi Kanade [pixiv]

Natalia Poklonskaya Charms the Internet

“A substantial online fandom has formed around the newly appointed Prosecutor General for the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, including a growing collection of anime-style fan-art illustrations on the Japanese online art community Pixiv.”

“Ukrainian officials pleaded with visiting U.S. lawmakers this past weekend to provide military aid; Russian forces storm Ukraine naval HQ in Crimea.”

Stale zaniness 042

When I share verses with WordPress, I try to save the post as draft, yet twice today I instead published, so I honored the first of spring, and doubled Stale zaniness 021.

This Winter Wasn’t the Coldest, But Was One of the Most Miserable

“‘It has never been this cold,’ said my mother in New Jersey in mid-January. Surely thousands of other Americans had the same complaint in the winter of the polar vortex. But was this winter ...”

“16 And I will ask the Father, (John 14:16-17)
and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,
17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive,
because it neither sees him nor knows him.
You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.”

Equestria Daily - Somepony say thanks by Rariedash on deviantART

US college professor demands imprisonment for climate-change deniers

“An assistant philosophy professor at Rochester Institute of Technology wants to send people who disagree with him about global warming to jail. The professor is Lawrence Torcello. Last week, he ...”

If I were speaking to this professor face to face, I believe my response would be, ‘go to hell’, and I would remind him The Day After Tomorrow is a work of fiction.

Die 6 QB vs. Tomoe Mami vs. 4 Charlotte | it happened [pixiv]

Star Trek Actually Got Tractor Beams Right

“We've made another step forward in building real-life tractor beams. Turns out that the trick is in the angle of the beam, and Star Trek did a pretty good job of representing what a real tractor beam could look like.”

“ROLL OUT, Transformers fans! Hub Network is
debuting an all-new Transformers series in early 2015!”

St. Paddy’s Day

Is that a pot o’ gold? Nope - it’s a golden cheeseburger.
1/2 price all day Sonic Drive-In. 3/17 only.

Why meteorologists can't wear green on #StPatricksDay @foxandfriends #betterwithfriends pic.twitter.com/60tPm11srR — Maria Molina (@FoxMariaMolina) March 17, 2014

“32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? (Romans 8:32)”

Lyra Dancing a Jig by Jerick on deviantART

10 Brutally Honest St. Patrick’s Day Facts

“St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us! Typically, we associate the holiday with drinking a whiskey drink, drinking a vodka drink, drinking a lager drink, and drinking a cider drink. Oh, and being Irish. But there’s a lot more to St. Patrick’s Day than most people know. Truthfully, you’ve probably been living a lie.”

“Wear green on St. Patrick’s Day or get pinched.”

Heineken and Sam Adams boycott St. Patrick’s Day parades

“Heineken and Sam Adams are withdrawing their sponsor-ships of upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parades in New York and Boston.”

♪ I wish it was Sunday / ‘Cause that's my fun day / It’s just another manic Monday ♪

Bring ice please

While everyone continued merriment and enjoyment of Naka-Kon, and Planet Comicon, my friends Ra and Matt hosted a party, which they tried to keep low-key.

Twitter / Jeremy Danner: “Also calls water wet. @41 Action News: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg calls US government ‘threat to the Internet’.”

“7 Ask, and it will be given to you;
seek, and you will find; knock,
and it will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7-8)
8 For everyone who asks receives,
and the one who seeks finds,
and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”

Frozen by FoxInShadow on deviantART

Toward flecked 006

“Hey! I’m nobody’s messenger boy, all right? I’m a delivery boy!”

Saw this, but noticed an error. So I wanted to make one thing clear: I don't smoke cigarettes http://t.co/3nn2740kkP pic.twitter.com/tPFNqg9vu8
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 15, 2014

2016 VW Passat may be given actual styling - egmCarTech

“In a bid to make just a few more fly off the shelf, Volkswagen is looking to turn up the wick a bit on the next Passat. For those of us with eyes, but are not in the market for a new Passat, this will be a welcome improvement. While this is definitely a logical progression for VW, the knee-jerk quest ...”

“4 A slack hand causes poverty, (Proverbs 10:4-5)
but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
5 He who gathers in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.”

FlutterBee by uotapo on deviantART

NASA-Backed Study Says Humanity Is Pretty Much Screwed

“Hope you’ve enjoyed civilized life, folks. Because a new study sponsored by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center says the world’s industrial societies are poised to collapse under the weight of their own unsustainable appetites for resources. There goes the weekend . . . and everything after it for ...”

 “Cop’d Love to ‘Bang Down Your Door and Come for Your Gun’”

You can walk or deny 025

A friend shared from Political Loudmouth, and I liked that image, so Facebook suggested these pages: I f—king love science, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Occupy Together. and Climate Progress; as “Liberals are Hypocrites,” none slightly interest me.

I need to listen more to Professor Denton (@AgrippaKC), because I continue to be unfriended. — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) March 14, 2014

Book One
“1:1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers. (Psalm 1:1-3)”

Cutealoo found the ribbon. by KnifeH on deviantART

Day of Pi

The following story underscores: Kansas is a right-to-work state, and hiring of contractors was done not by the dealership, but rather Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of Wichita responds to ‘Shame on Subaru’ sign with one of its own

“WICHITA — Labor dispute signs have been popping up at all kinds of businesses and nonprofits in the last couple of years, but Subaru of Wichita appears to be the first business to fight back.”

“14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight, O Lord,
my rock and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)”

Such Little, Much Pink, Very Pone. Wow by DeathPwny on deviantART

Happy #FluttershyFriday! Happy Pi Day! #pinkiepiday #PiDay pic.twitter.com/VI1zPWB8Fp
— Andrea Libman (@AndreaLibman) March 14, 2014

“Pinkie’s sister is... no fun?! EXCLUSIVE: ‘My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic’”

Worst rhyme in the History of Reggae

I was quoting directly, and I concede: the lyrics are out of sequence.

For worst rhymes in the History of Reggae,
infallible Jeremy Danner nominates ‘Love is my Religion’ by Ziggy Marley.

♪ I don’t want to fight / Hey, let’s go fly a kite ♪

♪ There’s nothing that we can’t cure /

And I’ll keep you in my arms for sure ♪

♪ Hey, you can take it or leave it /

And you don’t have to believe it ♪

Charitable organizations are exempt from the Do Not Call List,
and when one calls me four times within four hours, I no longer care for that cause.

Mofumofu true | Nekopuchi [pixiv]

RT @Crunchyroll: .@MrPugtato You are disqualified from life. — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) March 13, 2014

“4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you may be justified in your words
and blameless in your judgment. (Psalm 51:4)”

A second out of phase 023

When most inquiring minds want to know, they seek with Google,
where I first heard that this was a thing, and a passing fad:

Internet Covers of ‘Let It Go’ Hit Critical Mass

“Frozen, Disney’s latest entry into their animated movie musical canon, is still dominating the box office, all the while its centerpiece song is slowly conquering YouTube.”

CinemaSins, a channel on YouTube, chronicled Everything Wrong With The Amazing Spiderman, principal among these are three searches where Peter Parker uses Bing.

Elsa (frozen) by Jiyu-Kaze on deviantART

Soooooo, YouTube is DOWN - Hug a Millenial who is currently panicked. — Mike Opelka (@stuntbrain) March 12, 2014

“Health insurance isn’t expensive – just cancel cable and phones: Obama”

“11 And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (Hebrews 6:11-12)”

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ‘80s voice cast to reunite for Nickelodeon special”

Behind the Scenes of Obama’s ‘Between Two Ferns’ -- Vulture

“At a certain point in the process, we were looking at each other going, ‘I can’t believe they’re letting us do this’.”

“CHICAGO—Calling it the most valuable decision he will ever make, the parents of local 20-year-old Patrick Tobin reportedly advised their son this week to fully devote himself to pursuing an improv comedy education.”

Three years After

“Today (March 11) is the third anniversary of one of the saddest days in recent Japanese history: the magnitude 9 earthquake that struck the coast of the Tohoku region of Japan at 2:46 pm on March 11,...”

“13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.
God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability,
but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape,
that you may be able to endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)”

Better or Gununuze | Yes to have some [pixiv]

After Fukushima disaster, serious questions
about Japan’s new Rokkasho plant

“Three years after the global radiation disaster at Japan’s Fukushima plant, U.S. and other experts say the country’s new plant at Rokkasho, which will produce plutonium as a power source, creates an irresistible target for terrorists. Excerpt of an investigation by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Center ...”

I just want to say hello Again

Since the first generation, and every following incarnation, I continue to like the Transformers, whose longevity is not without a quizzical paradox:

“Some argue The Transformers: The Movie ended the first generation of the franchise, yet is the one thing... the only thing... most remember.”

I today watched the first two episodes from season four of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic on the Hub Network, which has announced a sequel to a film that no one was sure, was even wanted, My Little Pony® Equestria Girls™.

My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Rainbow Rocks EXCLUSIVE Movie Clip

“Get ready to shake your tail with Twilight Sparkle ...Subscribe to Hasbro Studios Shorts; My Little Pony: Equestria Girls.”

“3 Jesus answered him, Truly, truly, I say to you,
unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3)”

The Tree of Harmony - Pony Form by Heilos on deviantART

During the episodes of the same name, “Princess Twilight Sparkle” returns the Elements of Harmony from whence they came, to the Tree of Harmony; to sacrifice everything for what one feels, and knows, to be right, is Rainbow Power, the gimmick for this season.

“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. (Ephesians 1:7)”

It’s Five o‘Clock somewhere

Five in the afternoon feels like five in the morning to me. — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) March 9, 2014

♪ Pour me something tall and strong / Make it a hurricane before I go insane / It’s only half past twelve but I don’t care / It’s five o’clock somewhere ♪

FRIDAY! by ILifeloser on deviantART

Top ten secret facts about the annual St.Patrick’s celebrations worldwide

“Are you researching Irish last names or your Irish genealogy? IrishCentral.com offers a large range of resources to help you trace your Irish roots.”

“16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,
teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom,
singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
with thankfulness in your hearts to God. (Colossians 3:16)”

Swedish pizza is Folded

Apply now, 2014-15 FAFSA priority deadline for Financial Aid is March 15!

The 300 sequel is Zack Snyder’s greatest intellectual masterpiece

“300: Rise of a Empire isn’t even a sequel to 300 -- it’s set in a parallel timeline. That’s just how intellectually challenging this film is. The scathing, multi-layered political commentary begins with the movie’s very first scenes: As Queen Gorgo describes the fall of Athens in voiceover, a ...”

“24 Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you.
If what you heard from the beginning abides in you,
then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father.
25 And this is the promise that he made to us eternal life. (1 John 2:24-25)”

Oh? | Sorethroat [pixiv]

The New Transformers: Age of Extinction Trailer Has Arrived

“The new Transformers movie moves away from Sam Witwicky and instead focuses on a new group of people living in the same universe. In the latest sequel we are introduced to Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg), a mechanic who, along with his daughter (Nicola Peltz) and her boyfriend (Jack Raynor), stumble ...”

I have not received an invitation for a FREE World of Warcraft Trial in three years.

‘Cause we gon’ rock this Club

On Friday evening, I saw the following film.

‘The Wind Rises’ Takes Animation Prize at Japan Academy Awards

“The Nippon Academy-Sho Association has announced the winners of its 37th Japan Academy Prize, often referred to as the Japanese Academy Awards. Hayao Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises won the Prize for Animation of the Year, the 2nd prize for Miyazaki and fourth for Studio Ghibli.”

“20 For where two or three are gathered in my name,
there am I among them. (Matthew 18:20)”

Foot | D + D [pixiv]

3/9 Marks Happy ‘Miku’ & ‘Zaku’ Day In Japan,
Fan Artists Mark The Occasion

“March 9th is a special day for green-haired vocaloid fans and mobile suit fans in Japan because the phonic pronunciation of 3 and 9 can be either ‘Miku’ or ‘Zaku’! Lots of great illustrations are posted annually and here are some of this year's contributions found on Twitter. Check it out!”

Squeeze Play

To placate Jeremy Danner, the Kansas City Royals won against the Arizona Diamondbacks yesterday, so I received a code for half off at Papa John’s Pizza today.

Cuddle Harder! by slightlyshade on deviantART

Alexandre Diboine’s Art Is the Highlight of My Week

“Alexandre ‘Zedig’ Diboine currently works at Activision. If you think that means he draws army men all day, though, you couldn’t be further from the truth.”

“3 Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you. (Psalm 63:3-4)
4 So I will bless you as long as I live;
in your name I will lift up my hands.”

Why Would Russia Sink Their Own Ship?

“Russians (or Russian sympathizers) sank a ship to block Ukraine’s access to an important harbor. This tactic isn’t as unusual as you might think.”

“Walmart and Peterbilt Have Created the Turbine-Hybrid Big Rig of the Future”

This is a Test

This is a test, a tornado warning has been issued for the Johnson County area,

seek shelter immediately. This is only a test.

If @TaraStrong were Sochi, I'd be Kiev. — Grey Griffin (@GreyDeLisle) March 4, 2014

18 Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord:
though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red like crimson,
they shall become like wool. (Isaiah 1:18)

Snake year | Viper [pixiv]

Senior U.N. Envoy Threatened at Gunpoint in Crimea

“The envoy, Robert Serry, had arrived a day earlier to assess the crisis in Crimea.”

♪ Too much time on my hands, too much time on my hands ♪

Man With 3-D Printer Prints 3-D Printer That Prints 3-D
Printer That Prints 3-D Printer

“TORONTO -- Unemployed auto mechanic Trevor Braithwaite couldn’t afford a new 3-D printer, so he had to get creative. ‘I went to Costco and bought a $5,000 3-D printer on MasterCard,’ he told the ...”

“Russia Today anchor Liz Wahl resigned on air Wednesday saying,  ‘Personally, I cannot be part of a network funded by the Russian government that whitewashes the actions of Putin.’”

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The Unusually Enthusiastic Driver’s Guide to the 2014 Audi RS7

“There’s no way in hell you’re getting close, because this car is almost Bugatti Veyron fast: This is the best all-wheel-drive luxury-sedan race car on the road.”

Academic Excellence Challenge places 11th at national tournament

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“The JCCC Academic Excellence Challenge team won 11th place at the National Academic Quiz Tournaments Community College Championship, held Feb. 28 through March 1 in Atlanta, Ga.

Also during the competition, Kurt Partridge was named an all-star for eighth place in the individual standings.

This is the third year JCCC has sent a team to the national competition in which the team played against 23 other community colleges from across the country. Previously, the team placed 19th.

Team members who played in the competition were Partridge, Daniel Crist, Trevor Crookston, Brandon Hattesohl, Cody Hattesohl, Jared Mullis and Rhiannon Pearson.”

“11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,
serve the Lord. (Romans 12:11)”

Emma Watson is really Hot

The college is closed Sunday, March 2, due to the weather.
All classes and activities are cancelled.

Follow the Academy Awards Red Carpet and Oscars live with KMBC 9 News

“Brought to you by Price Chopper, KCWE’s Nikki Vivas and other entertainment reporters live update from the Academy Awards Red Carpet and Oscars.”

Parking restricted in Regnier Center garage March 7

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“A total of 78 parking spaces in the south half of the lower Regnier Center garage will be restricted from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 7.”

“14 For if you forgive others their trespasses,
your heavenly Father will also forgive you,
15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses,
neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. (Matthew 6:14-15)“

Strawberry will steal pic-a-nic Baskets

My friend, the honorary Professor Denton, once traveled to Sweden, and eagerly awaits, “IKEA Merriam store, due to open Fall 2014, and genuine Swedish meatballs.”

Odd Vending Machine Edibles

“Freshly fried foods and make-your-own ice cream are just a few of the convenience eats available at the touch of a button. Read on for some of the more unusual foods found in vending machines across the globe.”

“Ooh, a threat. Oh, I’m really scared. Look, I’m shaking!”

Putin Ignores Obama’s Threat, Set to Send Troops into Ukraine

“KIEV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin asked parliament Saturday for permission to use the country’s military in Ukraine, moving to formalize troop deployments that Ukrainian officials have described as an ongoing invasion of the strategic region of Crimea.”

“22 to your father who gave you life,(Proverbs 23:22)
and do not despise your mother when she is old.”

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