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Grab a Spicy Super Crunch Chicken Strip Dinner at SONIC for $5! Comes w/ sides & med Dr Pepper. 4/1 only! https://t.co/smFTj9E0hn — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) April 1, 2015

Open enrollment for summer begins April 8 at 9 p.m. on the web.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Inc

“Personal, confidential one on one financial counseling. Budgeting, debt repayment, credit reports and scores, bankruptcy counseling and education.”

“4 Rejoice in the Lord always;
again I will say, Rejoice. (Philippians 4:4)”

Keychain Commissions Auction OVER by The-old-Doll on DeviantArt

Oh My Gosh 027

“Obama’s FEMA to Halt Funding for States Led by Climate Realists,”
and a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - funambulist: a tightrope walker.

The video documentary ‘The Global Warming War’
overwhelms the climate alarmists with science

“Environmentalist Dr. Patrick Moore explains why he’s a climate-change realist, and why you should stop worrying and learn to love CO₂.”

“24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh
with its passions and desires. (Galatians 5:24)”

Graffiti that was put on the Twitter. | Katsutaira Rinmi [pixiv]

You can walk or deny 026

“Media Stirs up Controversy over Indiana’s Religious Freedom Law, Displays Stupefying Ignorance,” with a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - globular: globe-shaped; spherical.

40 percent of states have version of the Law

“Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy plans to ban travel to Indiana over that state’s religious freedom law. Everyone has equal rights, or no one does.”

“9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us,
that God sent his only Son into the world,
so that we might live through him. (1 John 4:9)”

Vinyl Scratch by alkalizonian on DeviantArt

What do you know 029

‘In the Spark of an enemy, there will be salvation;
and in the darkest hour, there will be a light.’

Whoa. Talk about your Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - pepper-upper - Informal. something, as a food, beverage, or pill, that provides a quick but temporary period of energy and alertness, “Yeah, from a very unexpected source.”

Jeremy Clarkson to appear on re-branded Top Gear live shows

“The shamed 54-year-old will head to Sydney with James May, 52, and Richard Hammond, 45, to host the show in front of 40,000 fans over two days.”

“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)”

Coffee anyone? | Whale Sergeant [pixiv]

And how about you, Mr. Reede?

From Dictionary.com, a Word of the Day - cantillate: to chant;
intone, “Mr. Reede, I don’t know what you’re on,
but you better get to the point, and quick!”

Stock Market Crash Survival Guide

“While much of my work is classified, I can tell you that on August 7, 2006 Prophecy’s system uncovered warning signs of an impending terrorist attack.”

“11 For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord, (Jeremiah 29:11)
plans for welfare and not for evil,
to give you a future and a hope.”

Taiga. | Done [pixiv]

From Justin to Kelly

“Can you picture what will be, so limitless and free / Desperately in need, of some, stranger’s hand,” and a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - phillumenist: a collector of matchbooks and matchboxes.

Can ‘Top Gear’ Survive Without Jeremy Clarkson? - IGN Video

“Our two biggest gear heads talk about the future of Top Gear now that Jeremy Clarkson has been, ahem, politely asked to leave...”

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

Blue classroom | Mars (Shizuma) [pixiv]

Nah, na na na nah

“Kelly Clarkson’s new album Piece by Piece already reassured fans that the singer is back,” but her Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - intenerate: to make soft or tender; soften.

Jeremy Clarkson, host of ‘Top Gear,’ fired by BBC

“BBC has fired Jeremy Clarkson, presenter of popular talk show ‘Top Gear,’ after an internal investigation found that he assaulted a producer over steak and chips.”

“What is this? There's something wrong with the house! I don't like change!”

One Direction’s Zayn Malik leaves tour, citing stress

“Zayn Malik left One Direction, and teens everywhere are sobbing.”

“29 The Lord is far from the wicked, (Proverbs 15:29)
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.”

Summer Rox by cornfrosty on DeviantArt

Crystallize

“Cadillac estimated that the twin-turbo V-6 in the upcoming 2016 ATS-V would make 455 horses. SAE testing found nine more,” and a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - furtherance: the act of furthering; promotion; advancement.

5 Pseudo-Productive Things You’re Doing that Are A Waste of Time

“You’re not as busy as you think you are. Chances are you’re wasting your time with these behaviors. Here’s how to reclaim your day.”

“13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own.
But one thing I do: (Philippians 3:13-14)
forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

The princess is not amused by Invidiata on DeviantArt

7 Things to Remember When You Think You’re Not Good Enough

“While my self-love journey is on-going, here are a few things I try to remember when I think I’m not good enough and I’m tempted to be mean to myself.”

“What is Your Biggest Weakness?”

Do You Believe?

“Coming at You Strong,”
which is a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - amain: with full force.

Ted Cruz announces presidential run
to standing ovation at Liberty University

“On Monday, March 23^rd, 2015, Ted Cruz officially announced that he’s running for president of the United States. Watch Ted Cruz launch his 2016 Presidential run...”

“28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,
for those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)”

“Live long and Prosper” | bamboo house Yuki [pixiv]

Oh My Gosh 026

“They say people don’t believe in heroes anymore,” such is a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - gibber: to speak inarticulately or meaninglessly.

New ‘Mad Max’ movie more expensive
than previous 3 combined

“The new ‘Mad Max’ film is leaving Oz and cashing in on the global market.”

“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, (Galatians 3:24-26)
we are no longer under a guardian,
26 for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.”

Terra Branford - Final Fantasy 6 | SayBear [pixiv]

YBH - your brain hurts 017

Where insipid pandering ends,
begins a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - mal de mer: seasickness.

Obama Praises Idea of Mandatory Voting

“Should the U.S. require every adult to vote? Many countries already do, and President Barack Obama came close to endorsing mandatory voting in the U.S. in comments Wednesday.”

“13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels,
but have not love, (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)
I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
2 And if I have prophetic powers,
and understand all mysteries and all knowledge,
and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains,
but have not love, I am nothing.
3 If I give away all I have,
and if I deliver up my body to be burned,
but have not love, I gain nothing.”

Kill la Kill | is Hasegawa [pixiv]

Michelle Obama and Ellen break it down to ‘Uptown Funk’

“Michelle Obama celebrated the fifth anniversary of the ‘Let’s Move’ campaign by dancing to ‘Uptown Funk’ with Ellen DeGeneres.”

Barkeep, a second bottle of ipecac, please?

I don’t know, do you 030

As evidenced by Egocentric Universe: And Cracks begin the Show,
I have a problem with premature congratulations.

Video: Clarkson Says He’s Been ‘Sacked,’
and BBC ‘F**ked Up’ Top Gear

“Jeremy Clarkson has been mostly quiet after being suspended by the BBC for allegedly punching a producer. At a charity event in London last night, he spoke...”

“6 Train up a child in the way he should go; (Proverbs 22:6)
even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

S of her 6 | NM [pixiv]

From the Producers of The Little Mermaid

“I reject your reality and substitute my own;
Game of Thrones is Ditching the Books”

Interstellar’s Original Ending Actually Made Sense, And Wasn’t Happy

“The final act of Interstellar was a bit of mess, packed with feel-good mystical pseudoscience that was out of place in a sometimes glorious space opera. It...”

“6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies?
And not one of them is forgotten before God.
7 Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered.
Fear not; (Luke 12:6-7)
you are of more value than many sparrows.”

Ariel found headphones | sakimichan [pixiv]

And Cracks begin the Show

‘Leave the past behind / Just walk away / And the cracks / the cracks / begin to show,’ which cause me to feel a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - beamish: bright, cheerful, and optimistic.

Delayed ‘Top Gear’ Episodes Will Reportedly Air

“If you’ve been waiting for the delayed Top Gear episodes – good news! Reports suggest the remaining Top Gear episodes will air.”

“4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.
5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart
and with all your soul and with all your might. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)”

Terra Branford Doodle | Otakatt [pixiv]

Van Halen never sang anything about This

“Rank these ten awesome options for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Kansas City,”
and tell us in a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com -
brogue: an Irish accent in the pronunciation of English.

St Patty’s Day shirts from We Love Fine! by PixelKitties on DeviantArt

The Definitive Spring Break Packing List: Panama City

“Whether you’re planning on drinking beers out of a stranger’s navel, looking for something new—THC soda?—or you’re looking something more along the lines of a massage with oils made from juiced pine cones, we’ve got a packing...”

Who Was St. Patrick?

Did I Studdard?

“Oh, say, can you see / By the dawn’s early light / Comes ...our doom,” which is a Word of the Day - collywobbles: a feeling of fear, apprehension, or nervousness.

Buy one, get one free - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

“‘Buy one, get one free,’ or ‘Buy one, get one,’ is a common form of sales promotion, and a special circle of Hell.”

“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)”

Marisa vs garter belt | Itsuki [pixiv]

Botch-fest 034

“The outrages suffered today will not be soon forgotten!”

Obama administration used your tax dollars
in failed attempt to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu

“The President said he wouldn’t meet with Netanyahu because he didn’t want to influence Israel’s elections, but the reality is far, far different. Obama’s State...”

“11 Do not speak evil against one another, brothers.
The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother,
speaks evil against the law and judges the law.
But if you judge the law, (James 4:11-12)
you are not a doer of the law but a judge.
12 There is only one lawgiver and judge,
he who is able to save and to destroy.
But who are you to judge your neighbor?”

Super Peace Busters |. Hexene (baseline) [pixiv]

CBS, NBC Bash Netanyahu on Election Night;
‘Could Destroy’ Chances for Peace with Obama, Palestinians

“See more in the cross-post on the NewsBusters blog. In their coverage of the election in Israel, the CBS Evening News and NBC Nightly News took aim at...”

Christians United for Israel (CUFI) said many times many ways, “Don’t Believe the Liberal Media,” for the bias, propaganda, or sensationalism.

I missed the Party 027

As if Naka-Kon would win the basketball tournament, Planet Comicon will be held in May to have no competition, which leaves me with a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - knackered: exhausted; very tired.

Friday is World Sleep Day

“More than 100 million people around the world are not getting enough sleep and in the United States 22 million Americans have sleep apnea - that’s one in every 15 people.”

“23 Whatever you do, work heartily,
as for the Lord and not for men,
24 knowing that from the Lord (Colossians 3:23-24)
you will receive the inheritance as your reward.
You are serving the Lord Christ.”

Sweet dreams by Halem1991 on DeviantArt

Trials and Tribble-ations

You got some ‘splainin’ to do, Clarkson!

REPORT: Clarkson punched producer,
Top Gear season 22 cancelled

“Radio Times says Jeremy Clarkson was suspended for throwing a punch at a BBC producer, and that the plug has been pulled on the remainder of this season.”

“2:1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins
2 in which you once walked,
following the course of this world,
following the prince of the power of the air,
the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience
3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh,
carrying out the desires of the body and the mind,
and were by nature children of wrath,
like the rest of mankind. (Ephesians 2:1-3)”

Anger by mrs1989 on DeviantArt

Star Trek when They found those Tribbles

‘Every place reminds you of some place else,’
and a Word of the Day makes a returning appearance.

The Useless Number - Numberphile: https://t.co/puZObs1Cir — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) March 13, 2015

“29 For those whom he fore (Romans 8:29)
knew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son,
in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.”

There’s a Shining in your Armor by mysticalpha on DeviantArt

Postscript to Experiment 630

Monday night at Toastmasters, I gave ‘Don’t Put Me in Charge,’ with a litany of reasons; speech could have been improved if I had created an outline, rehearsed, or actually let the audience know what was in the speech for them.

While I did not detail those experiences, I decided years ago; I never, ever want to be in management, hence the title. On another note, once in a comfortable job, I tend to stagnate, and become institutionalized, somewhat like a character whose true life story inspired Spielberg’s The Terminal.

“7 But the Lord sits enthroned forever;
he has established his throne for justice,
8 and he judges the world with righteousness;
he judges the peoples with uprightness. (Psalm 9:7-8)”

Jackson Browne once Sang

Jackson Browne once sang, ‘Caught between the longing for love / And the struggle for the legal tender,’ about a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - spondulicks: money; cash.

I was not expecting my car to so gladly accept all twenty dollars for 8.514 gallons. (@ Kicks 66 in Merriam, KS) https://t.co/Dq1fLip2up — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) March 9, 2015

“17 Beware lest you say in your heart,
‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’
18 You shall remember the Lord your God,
for it is he who gives you power to get wealth,
that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers,
as it is this day. (Deuteronomy 8:17-18)”

Believe, and hope, and deeply love! | Puaka chan [pixiv]

Dancin’ ‘til Don

A friendly Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - chronometer - a timepiece or timing device with a special mechanism for ensuring and adjusting its accuracy, for use in determining longitude at sea or for any purpose where very exact measurement of time is required.

Don Denton Turley continues to be a good friend, was born one week after Jay Leno first appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and continues to feature on this blog as a honorary professor, a source of advice, and political perspective.

“4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
5 For the Lord is good; (Psalm 100:4-5)
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.”

Click here for Snake this than to perform a Christmas campaign | ikuyoan [pixiv]

Mountain Dew® Kick-start™

♪ Mi Amore, don’t you know / My love I want you so /
Sugar you make my soul complete ♪

For the time being, the above product, which is what makes time travel possible, is available for ninety-nine cents at Kicks 66.

“26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
but gracious words are pure. (Proverbs 15:26)”

Hydrogen by joycall3 on DeviantArt

Bring the beat back 017

♪ Why can’t I realize / I’m fighting for my life? /

Why can’t I realize / I’m fighting for my life? ♪

Honestly I’ve fudged the dates of some of my blog posts, so the only way to tell when they’ve really been posted is to look at my twitter feed. I have to backdate a lot of posts, because four evenings a week I end up working late hours of night, and I’d rather get to bed than take whatever time is necessary to actually make a post on a particular day.

“11 Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods?
Who is like you, majestic in holiness, (Exodus 15:11)
awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?”

✪ | c7 elbow [pixiv]

Of the Geneva Convention

“Oh yeah? Well, according to paragraph 7, sentence 3, word 8 of the Geneva Convention... ‘the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - circumvolve: to revolve or wind about.’”

Goodyear Unveils Electricity-Generating
and Shape-Shifting Concept Tires at Geneva

“Concept cars are nothing new, but now companies are showing off concept tires that can be as radical as any vehicle they might get bolted to. Case in point,...”

♪ Take me on a trip, I’d like to go some day /
Take me to New York, I’d love to CLA ♪

2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 / C63 S-Model Sedan - First Drive Review

“Full review of the all-new and deliciously angry C63 from Mercedes-AMG. Read our impressions and see photos of the new C63 at Car and Driver.”

“6 Seek the Lord while he may be found;
call upon him while he is near;
7 let the wicked forsake his way,
and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
let him return to the Lord,
that he may have compassion on him,
and to our God, (Isaiah 55:6-7)
for he will abundantly pardon.”

Untitled | ooi choon liang [pixiv]

A. Kahn Design Builds Land Rover Defender-Based 6x6:
Live Photos From Geneva

“Just as Mercedes-Benz’s awesome G63 AMG 6x6 bows out of production, bespoke British outfit A. Kahn Design has saved the day with the promise of a...”

On Top Gear​, Richard Hammond​ made a convincing case, “The G500 4x4² features portal axles, 37-inch tires, and might just become the next wacky special edition G-Wagen.”

Like sands through the Hourglass...

“Zachary Quinto vs. Leonard Nimoy: ‘The Challenge,’” needed locking mechanisms on the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - sastruga: ridges of snow formed on a snowfield by the action of the wind.

Zachary Quinto on ‘Spock’ mentor Leonard Nimoy: He’s ‘like family’

“Last week, Zachary Quinto stopped by EW Radio to talk about his latest project, NBC’s The Slap. While he was in the studio, Inside TV host Dalton...”

“6-7 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.
Impress them on your children. (Deuteronomy 6: 6-7)
Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road,
when you lie down and when you get up.”

Rarity | copepe [pixiv]

George Takei says Leonard Nimoy was
‘the most human person I’ve ever met’

“George Takei worked closely with Leonard Nimoy as Sulu in the Star Trek series. EW talked with the actor about his favorite memories of Nimoy and ...”

Apply now at JCCC, 2015-16 FAFSA priority deadline for Financial Aid is March 15!

Need to read again 030

I recognized its definition immediately, especially if you corrupt ‘awesome,’ a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - eyesome: pleasant to look at.

10 things you didn’t know about boobs

“Considering our previous info-graphic about the female anatomy was such a great success, we decided to strike again with a brand new info-graphic about lady parts. Here’s 10 interesting things you might not have known about boobs.”

“12 For the word of God is living and active,
sharper than any two-edged sword,
piercing to the division of soul and of spirit,
of joints and of marrow, (Hebrews 4:12)
and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”

Mother-of-Pearl Bones by hadenamomo on DeviantArt

3 SPARKLING flavors!

SONIC Spark Energy Drink- in 3 SPARKLING flavors! Get a Large for $1.49 ALL DAY tomorrow! Valid Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - emblem - an object or its representation, symbolizing a quality, state, class of persons, etc.

Top 10 Facts - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: http://t.co/vsabjgXXwu — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) March 4, 2015

“10 And after you have suffered a little while,
the God of all grace, (1 Peter 5:10)
who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ,
will himself restore, confirm,
strengthen, and establish you.”

Cute Girl Twilight Sparkle by Riouku on DeviantArt

You got some ‘splainin’ to do!

‘Hillary Clinton Is in a Lot of Trouble Legally,’ a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - variorum: containing different versions of the text by various editors.

Hillary, Abandoned - The Rush Limbaugh Show

“RUSH: It seems like the entire Drive-By Media and most of the Democrat Party is throwing Hillary Clinton under the bus, and over e-mail? There’s more going on here inside the deep, dark crevices of the Democrat Party than we know, folks.”

“1:1 In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God. (John 1:1-3)
2 He was in the beginning with God.
3 All things were made through him,
and without him was not any thing made that was made.”

TAJ: Never too early for Pie by Jowybean on DeviantArt

Looking Forward, Too

I’m looking forward to a Word of the Day from Dictionary.com - switcheroo - an unexpected or sudden change or reversal in attitude, character, position, action, etc.

6 Things Wise Leaders Do to Engage Their Employees

“An article in the New York Daily News reports that nearly 70% of U.S. employees are miserable at work. According to the story, research conducted by the Gallup Poll suggests that the majority of Americans dislike or feel disengaged on the ...”

“20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but the companion of fools will suffer harm. (Proverbs 13:20)”

Mother Celestia by AMFixer on DeviantArt