A former and hardened elite agent (Jason Statham) takes on a mission: rescue a Chinese girl who’s been abducted by the Triads…

A second-rate cage fighter on the mixed martial arts circuit, Luke Wright blows a rigged fight and the Russian Mafia murders his family and banishes him from his life forever. When he witnesses a frightened twelve-year-old Chinese girl, Mei, being pursued by the same gangsters who killed his wife, Luke impulsively jumps to action…and straight into the heart of a deadly high-stakes war. Mei, he discovers, is no ordinary girl, but an orphaned math prodigy forced to work for the Triads as a “counter.” Shot and filmed solely among the streets of New York City, this film was not only action packed from beginning to end but may have proven just how great an actor Jason Statham truly is.

SAFE 2012 Movie
Written & Directed By: Boaz Yakin
Starring: Jason Statham, Robert John Burke, Chris Sarandon, Anson Mount, James Hong, Reggie Lee, Sándor Técsy, Joseph Sikora, Danny Hoch, Matt O’Toole, Catherine Chan
Produced By: Lawrence Bender, Dana Brunetti

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The names of the new mega company will be:

Hoo-Dis, Hoo-Dat, and Hoo-Cares.

One song can spark a moment,
One flower can wake the dream
One tree can start a forest,
One bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship,
One handclasp lifts a soul.
One star can guide a ship at sea,
One word can frame the goal

One vote can change a nation,
One sunbeam lights a room
One candle wipes out darkness,
One laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey.
One word must start each prayer.
One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom,
One heart can know what’s true,

One life can make a difference,
You see, it’s up to you!

Author Unknown

“A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul.” – Author Unknown

Jesus overcame sin and death so that we can have abundant life. Because of Jesus, we have total victory over anything that would try to hold us back in this life!

No matter what stronghold, sin, addiction or bondage has held you captive in the past, today you can be free. When you receive Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, you receive His power. Sin can’t hold you back any longer because when the Son sets you free, you are free indeed! (See John 8:36.) It all starts by believing and receiving this promise and then building faith by hearing the Word of God.

Today, if you don’t know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, there’s no better time to get on the road to victory! Receive Him, receive the truth, and let it transform every area of your life!

May God continue to bestow his blessings upon you today and always…

A Jewish man was sitting in Starbucks reading an Arab newspaper. A friend of his, who happened to be in the same store, noticed this strange phenomenon.

Very upset, he approached him and said:

‘Moshe, have you lost your mind? Why are you reading an Arab newspaper?’

Moshe replied, ‘I used to read the Jewish newspapers, but what did I find? Jews are being persecuted, Israel being attacked, Jews disappearing through assimilation and inter marriage, Jews living in poverty.  I got so depressed!

So I switched to the Arab newspaper. Now what do I find?

Jews own all the banks, Jews control the media, Jews are all rich and powerful, Jews rule the world. The news is so much better!’

“of course like your web-site but you have to check the spelling on several of your posts. Many of them are rife with spelling problems and I find it very troublesome to tell the truth nevertheless I will definitely come back again.”   Nicolle Kelderman

Comments such as these Ms. Kelderman are not only idiotic but truly ignorant and so therefore I say keep the ignorance to yourself and simply do not bother to come back.  I wouldn’t miss you, and you need to have a little tact when dealing with others sites.  If there are a few posts with spelling errors they are simply due to its original author for if you took the time to read my blog, specifically the post titled “Aiming to Please,” you will clearly see some of the material added is based on emails I received and I post them as is because I am not in the habit of editing any other writers work.

With that said, if you cannot leave a comment without adding a real name,  link to your site or say something constructive to help me make this site shine than do not waste your time or mine by adding a comment as it is truly time consuming to take the time out of my busy life to delete all comments I and wordpress deem as true SPAM…

Sincerely,

Susan B. Anna

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The following story depicts some of the daily scenarios encountered and rest assured there will be others added because of course as most of you know the stories keep coming and the people just get weirder and weirder each passing day.

If you have a few scenarios to share please do as we are surely interested in your views on the subject.

Commuter Hell

Copyright © 2012~ Susan B. Anna

Practicing these small steps will make a world of difference in your relationship with your spouse.  

Open Your Heart
Any relationship works only when you open your heart and convey your feelings to the other person. And this is especially necessary in marriage, where the husband and wife are said to be of one flesh and blood. An increased bank balance or a healthy sex life with your spouse loses does not mean much unless you two have a candid relationship. So make it a point to indulge in a heart-to-heart conversation with your partner, at least for half an hour each day.

Know your spouse
Most of us live married for years without actually knowing our partner. This is because most of us are too full of ourselves to pay attention to others. That’s why, often we fail to recognize our mates properly and miss out little things about them till we come to know about them through some other source or when a third person points out those things. That fills us with guilt and often makes us jealous. But the truth is, you should spend more time with your partner and try to understand him/her more.

Be on Time Being punctual is the greatest tip for people of both sexes. Be on time for your date. It’s real bad manners on your part to turn up late and let your date wait anxiously. It makes you seem rude and an insincere person to have a relationship with.

Listening
Try to talk less and listen more. That way, you will discover your spouse’s thoughts and feelings more and more. A recently conducted research shows that the average person listens for only seventeen seconds before interrupting with his/her own ideas. Probably you do it too. But you can improve it. Work to increase your listening span more and more. Practice looking at and paying attention to your spouse when he/she talks to you. Remember, listening begins with seeing and having eye contact with your partner while having a conversation, shows that you are attentive to the words being spoken to you.

Don’t Bicker
A lot of marriages head to the brink of separation only because of constant bickering among the partners. Do you do so too? Just pause and think, how many times did you tell something to your spouse that you repented upon later and rued that you had better left it unsaid? Ignore the little things, and save the confrontations for the bigger problems. Whenever an argument arises, try to solve it peacefully. Even if you have to raise your voice, never lose temper and never let the thought of separation cross your mind. No marriage is perfect and differences are part of any relationship, be it among friends or family members or spouses. Tolerance, a little patience, understanding your partner’s wishes and respecting his/her opinions are what are required for a smooth marriage life. Be gentle with one another and never go to bed angry with each another. This is harder on the both of you. Keep in mind that no problem is so big that you can’t solve it together. No trouble is worth breaking your marriage over.

Appreciate
A common habit of most humans is to see only the negative qualities in their spouse and ignore the positive ones. But no relationship can benefit from constant criticizing and nitpicking. Try to appreciate whatever good you find in your partner and do so openly, vocally. Remember, all of us want a little appreciation in our lives.

Talk
Communication is the key to a healthy marriage. Having a great relationship doesn’t mean that things are always perfect. If you have problems, you need to talk about them, and work out a solution that is acceptable to both of you. Make sure that you have an open relationship with your spouse. That way, you will get to know what your partner’s expectations are from you. Once you get to know, do not ignore those. Work on them. The little botherations of today can build up into something so big tomorrow, that you may not be able to solve them ever.

Thank your Partner
Try to thank your partner now and then for everyday things like making a meal, taking out the garbage, cleaning the garage or buying the groceries. Common courtesies help a great deal in any relationship. Whatever duties your partner performs in a relationship, a thank you or a compliment can mean a lot. We all crave for some acknowledgement in life. Tell your spouse at some opportune moment, how much he/ she means to you. Acknowledgement is a great necessity in marriage; it fills the recipient with a sense of belonging and acts as an encouragement. If you’re not used to doing this, you may need some time to really think about what life would be like without your partner.

Laugh
The couple that laughs together often stays together always. Modern life has resulted in all of us being tensed and worried for some reason or another all the time. Laughter goes on to ease that. Try to make one another laugh everyday! Too much serious talking can leave you both stressed out, making you both grumpy. Joking and having a good laugh every now and then is necessary for a happy married life.

Share the responsibilities
The birth of a child often intensifies the stress in the household and creates a distance between husband and wife. Men normally tend to distance themselves from the entire situation, leaving the mother to feel alone and burdened with the responsibility of rearing the child. This is a wrong approach, for bringing up a baby requires the sharing of feelings and responsibilities of both parents.

Spend time with each other

Take a break and try to spend some time with each other from time to time. This tends to keep the romance alive and provides both partners a welcome relief from the hassles of family life. Even if you have a baby, arrange for a babysitter, and enjoy time as a couple. Go out to dine together, watch a movie or enjoy some game that you both like. Leave aside all worries for some time and enjoy life in the company of each other. You will be surprised at how refreshed you feel and these time offs will give you both a renewed energy and enthusiasm to face life.

Say “I love you!”
I Love You. Just saying these magic words now and then can help you keep the flame of romance burning in your life. Try it often. You will feel a visible difference, not only in your marriage, but in your entire family as well. Remember, happy couples are the foundation for happy families!

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