Archive for September 2011
The Breakfast Club (Movie Review)
One of the defining movies of the 80′s decade, The Breakfast Club remains an entertaining film which evokes nostalgia among many viewers. Inevitably, any foray into the cinema blockbusters of the 1980s will evoke a number of titles, such as Back To The Future, Beverly Hills Cop, or The Goonies. The Breakfast Club is certainly one of those films, and it’s almost universally cited as one of the preeminent films from the era. If you enjoy relationship films, it’s easy to see why, because The Breakfast Club is a movie built solely on the strength of its characters and the conflict surrounding them…
Shermer High School principal Richard Vernon (Paul Gleason) oversees the Saturday morning detention of five high school students from differing backgrounds. Confining them to the library, he fails to relate to them as individuals with a future or a purpose. Making up the cast of misfit characters are Andy Clark (Emilio Estevez), Brian Ralph Johnson (Anthony Michael Hall), John Bender (Judd Nelson), Claire Standish (Molly Ringwold), and Allison Reynolds (Ally Sheedy). Forced to spend their Saturday together, the five students strike up a conversation (with the exception of the muted Allison). For the most part, their conversation consists of picking on each other and making jokes at each other’s expense.
Continually butting heads with Principal Vernon, the teens help pass the time by uniting against Vernon and by engaging in conversation with the infinitely wise janitor, Carl (John Kapelos). Eventually, each student (including Allison, who eventually opens up) comes to understand the plight of the other. The pretty princess Claire doesn’t have a perfect life. Neither does the popular wrestling champ Andy. Brian and Allison have their own problems just like anyone else, and John puts up a front to look tougher and more hardened than he really is. In the end, the five develop a lifelong bond – with Claire and John igniting a budding relationship…
Sporting a smash hit soundtrack headlined by Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” The Breakfast Club attained instant cult classic status. The ‘brat pack’ came to define a generation and made its mark in Hollywood. A light-hearted comedy, blended together with a series of relationships between different people, The Breakfast Club’s true strength lies with the ability of its audience to relate to the issues at hand. The characters recount stories from their lives that in one way or another are easily relatable to most every American who attended high school.
It’s this universal familiarity with the themes depicted by The Breakfast Club that make it a classic adored by millions. Despite the longings of teenagers throughout time to forge unique identities and set themselves aside as revolutionary, in the end, most high schools sport the same cast of characters, and those various roles have remained unchanged for most of the last several decades. As one of the most memorable films of the 80′s decade, The Breakfast Club is a definite must-see movie…
How to Hit a High Fade – 3 Easy Tips For Success!
Most really good golfers know how to hit a high fade. In fact, it is a very useful shot because a fade often times stays in the air longer and lands softer than a draw. In this article I am going to share with you 3 tips that you can use in order to learn exactly how to hit a high fade.
1. The first thing that you must do to hit a high fade is have the ball toward the front of your stance. Putting the ball in the front of your stance is a key to hitting the ball high. If the ball is too far back in your stance, then you are going to have a tough time launching it in the air. As a general rule of thumb to hit a high fade you would put the ball about an inch further up in your stance than normal.
2. After you have the ball up in your stance, it is time to aim your body to the left (for a right handed player) and aim your club face at the target. Ideally you want to the ball to start on your body line, and end up at the target. For instance, if I wanted to hit a high fade with a 5 iron, I would aim about 20 feet left of my target, because that is where I want the ball to start. If i have the proper ball position, and swing the club in the proper manner, then the ball will likely finish up at my target.
3. Another key to hitting a high fade is holding a high finish position. The reason this is so important is because it serves as a confirmation that you have done everything else right. If you focus on finishing high then you have to do everything else right in order to get to that position.
Always Dwell In The Shelter Of The Most High – Part 1
When you dwell in the shelter of someone, you come under the protection and covering of that person. You are in agreement with them because they are shielding you. They give you a refuge and protect you from anything that may want to harm you. You feel safe with them and trust them as long as you are under their shelter.
Dwelling in the shelter of the Most High God means accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour. Then you will be under God’s covering and divine protection. Once you are under His shelter, you will trust Him completely and you will operate under His authority, covering and leadership. Our God is a willing, caring, available and trusted Confidant. Dwelling under God’s shelter is more powerful than dwelling under the shelter of man, as God will never let you down.
He is our Strength, mighty Rock, Fortress, Stronghold and High Tower. King David ran to Him for refuge and he was a man after God’s heart. David says in Psalm 91:1-3, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust”. Surely He will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence”.
Once you are under God’s shelter, He will build a protective wall around you and no harm will befall you. You will be sheltered by God, who is above all gods. He will rescue you from every trap and protect you from the fatal plague. His wings will be a shield for you and His faithful promises will be your armour.
Evil will not overtake you because He will command His angels to protect you wherever you go. They will steady you with their hands to keep you from stumbling against the rock. If you remain under Jehovah’s shelter always, you can safely meet a lion or step on poisonous snake and even trample them under your feet. There will be no need for you to be afraid anymore, nor fear the dangers of the day. You will not dread the plagues of darkness nor disasters in the morning.
Child of God, I encourage you to be like King David who took shelter under the Most High God. He never regretted dropping his heavy load and running for cover under Jehovah. He loved the Lord and his heart was for Him. Hence, he was protected by the Almighty, even when he was in the war front. As the Lord fought David’s battles for him, He will fight yours as well, if you continue to dwell under His shelter. PEACE
PRAYER OF SALVATION
If you have not already committed your life to Jesus and you would like to do so now, please pray this prayer:
“Lord Jesus, I am sorry for all the things I have done wrong. Thank you for dying for me on the cross, to set me free from my sins. I ask you to come into my life as my personal Lord and Saviour, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord Jesus. Amen.”
Congratulations, if you have prayed this prayer. Please look for a Bible-believing church, to fellowship with the brethren. Please do not hesitate to contact me, if I can be of any assistance to you. Remain blessed and enjoy the presence of the Lord.