Quotations are the repetition of words used by somebody in the past. When you repeat the speech or spoken words of a character from a play or novel, you are said to be quoting that character. Use of quotes requires quotation marks, speech marks or inverted commas to denote repetition.

Take the example of a lawyer who is trying to convince the jury of his argument in an essay. No matter how convincing he is, without evidence the jury cannot be completely influenced. The same applies to quotations, which like evidence convince the audience of the truth in your theory.

Therefore quotations have the purpose of backing a person’s ideas but not as replacement of the ideas or the means of telling a story. Quotes help in exploring the usage of themes, characters and language in a play or novel. Normally there needs to be some sort of context to accompany the quote, explaining the intrigue involved.

Use of quotes can be compared to the preparation of a sandwich or burger.

The introduction to the quote is like the bread that is required. Once the idea is conveyed, some context for the quote should explain its relevance.

The quote itself is like the meat content in a sandwich. Though tasty, it is enhanced when two pieces of bread accompany it.

The second piece of bread is equivalent to a comment on the quote explaining its interest factor and significance in elaborating a certain aspect or character.

As a rule, avoid excessive use of quotations as it may suggest that original ideas on the subject are lacking. Otherwise quotations can be handy in adding emphasis to the ideas, instead of replacing them. This is especially the case if the quotation is attributed to a noted name, sounds unique or outstanding or if it is being used in elaborating a rather unusual or controversial subject.

It is not advisable to use a quotation solely by itself in the assumption that it would be self-explanatory. The essence of the quotation needs to be specified, as does the explanation about its relevance to the subject involved. It may also be necessary to convey one’s interpretation or perspective on it. Quotations can be considered very similar to examples in their use for clarifying an idea. It is essential to realize that the role of quotations is limited to adding support and helping to elaborate the ideas being dealt with. What they are not meant to do is to act as substitutes for the ideas as they are useless by themselves. Quotations usually require some sort of interpretive phrasing following the quotation to indicate that the meaning of the quotation is being explained and how it helps in establishing a certain viewpoint. These phrases include: Thus it is clear, therefore it is apparent, and consequently it can be seen, etc.

Quotations work best when the original words are accurately reproduced. Proper punctuation is a must for quotations. At times quotations require acknowledgement of any omissions from the original words and editorial comments to clarify vague ideas and correct grammar. Like in the case of paraphrasing and summarizing, there needs to be an introduction to the quotation, apart from explanation of its relevance by merging the quotation within the text and naming the source involved.

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The wedding night is a very special time. Even if you and your fiance/e have been living together for years, this night is a marker in your relationship and deserves to be prepared for as carefully as the wedding ceremony and reception. Take the time to make it memorable for both of you.

Wherever it is that you will spend the night, tradition says that the groom must carry the bride over the threshold. Superstition says this is to prevent bad luck from happening if the bride stumbles, but no one ever says what happens if she should fall (should the groom collapse from the unaccustomed weight). In ancient times, this may also have been to prevent the reluctant bride from escaping her new spouse. Fortunately, there have been very few of those cases in modern times.

Most hotels give special packages for newlyweds. They will normally give you a suite, not just a standard room. They can also have chilled champagne and delicious strawberries, as well as other amenities, ready in your room awaiting your arrival. If you have special requests, such as having flower petals strewn on the bed, these can be handled by their guest services coordinator as well.

Both of you may be excited but a little tired from your reception. It’s always a great idea to unwind before anything else. Why not have a soak in the tub, alone or together as you prefer, may just do the trick. Your bride is bound to have a special piece of lingerie specially chosen just for this occasion, which she’ll don just as soon as she’s ready. The rest is up to you.

We often talk about wedding receptions once the receptions are over. The people at the wedding, the wedding site, the food, the drink, the music, the pleasantries exchanged, the bonhomie and the steady trickle of joy of being part of a social event reminds us later that it was the greatest wedding reception that we ever attended. Whom you danced with, did your favorite band entertain. Was the location beside a lake or on a yacht – every detail is embedded in your memory. Later the memories come rushing in to make you feel mushy.

Setting the emotions aside, wedding receptions are remembered for the sheer grandeur of the arrangements made in terms of food, drink, music, the wedding site, and the ambience. No wonder people are willing to spend lavishly on wedding receptions to make it a memorable one. Wedding entertainment has an endearing importance, as the bride and the groom are interested in entertaining the guests to make the day memorable. Variety is being added to songs, dances, food and decorations. Jugglers, fire-eaters, magicians, stand up comedians and professional band have all entered the scene as a part of wedding entertainment.

Wedding entertainment mostly means music entertainment that can be live or otherwise. Wedding music bands, wedding DJs, solo wedding musicians, solo wedding singers, and wedding music ensembles all comprise the wedding entertainment schedule. Depending on the mood and atmosphere of the day, these performers can be hired to perform. While a DJ would play music as per planned, he also would ask the guests to request for songs of their choice. Music entertainment also means performance either by musicians and singers, solo or in groups. A pianist playing your favorite music while the guests enjoy the delectable food can be very soothing. If you wish, your guests to dance chose such music as Latin, Swing Band or even Rock and Roll. A Jazz or Cover band would give a more sophisticated feel. As far as live music entertainment is concerned the band selection offers choice across the spectrum that include Country, Cover, Dance, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Oldies, Reggae, Rock, Steel Drum, Swing, Top 40, and the periods like 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s band.

While live music entertainment limits the music to a particular genre once the selection is made, a DJ offers a mix of whatever you want, from any era, any musician and any song. You should make up your mind to what tune you would love your guests to enjoy and dance to, whether slow and romantic, or hip and exciting. Whether it is going to be Louis Armstrong’s ‘What a wonderful world’ or a Whitney Houston romantic song. The results are the guests would be left with an unforgettable wedding experience and treasure it forever.

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Natalie Aranda writes on love, relationship and family. Wedding ceremony are remembered for wedding music, wedding gown and wedding cake. Wedding receptions are remembered for the sheer grandeur of the arrangements made in terms of food, drink, music, the wedding site, and the ambience. No wonder people are willing to spend lavishly on wedding receptions to make it a memorable one. Wedding entertainment has an endearing importance, as the bride and the groom are interested in entertaining the guests to make the day memorable.

While the rehearsal dinner may just seem like another expense and another task that needs to be completed, it’s important to not skip out on this wonderful opportunity to get together with close friends and family members for a night of relaxation in a casual atmosphere before the wedding. This article is intended to answer some of the questions surrounding the planning of a rehearsal dinner and to provide the couple with some necessary information to help them plan a successful rehearsal dinner.

While a rehearsal dinner is not necessary, it is a good opportunity to get together with close friends and family members to thank them all for their participation and assistance during the planning of the wedding as well as their participation in the actual wedding itself. The rehearsal dinner gives the couple the chance to extend their thanks to everyone who has been involved with the wedding planning or who has simply supported them in their efforts. The rehearsal dinner can also be the opportunity to relax and unwind before the wedding. The couple is able to put aside their concerns over their upcoming nuptials and enjoy the time with family and friends. The rehearsal dinner has become a common tradition in weddings but the couple is not obligated to host a rehearsal dinner if they choose not to do so.

The typical activities involved in a rehearsal dinner include meeting at the site of the ceremony to run through the logistics of the ceremony and then gathering at a particular location, a restaurant, catering hall or even a friend’s house, to enjoy a meal together. During the dinner the couple usually takes the opportunity to thank all their guests for their love and support and may choose to honor their wedding party with gifts at this time. There are also usually a series of informal toasts at the rehearsal dinner. The parents of the couple will also usually thank the guests and offer a toast to the couple. Any of the guests at the rehearsal dinner are also free to offer a toast or a few words of wisdom to the couple. While the wedding is shrouded in traditions and expectations, the rehearsal dinner is typically a relaxed atmosphere with no set agendas.

The subject of who pays for the rehearsal dinner is another confusing topic. Tradition holds that the parents of the groom assume the financial responsibility of the rehearsal dinner but more and more couples are opting to bear the burden of the rehearsal dinner on their own. There are a couple of factors that are contributing to this changing trend. First the medium ages of couples getting married is on the rise and couples who marry at a later age are typically more financially established and capable of affording to finance the rehearsal dinner themselves. In addition the responsibility of paying for the rehearsal dinner is typically accompanied by the responsibility of planning the rehearsal dinner and many couples are unwilling to relinquish the planning responsibilities. The couple wants to ensure that the rehearsal dinner reflects their personalities and tastes and therefore assumes all responsibilities for planning the rehearsal dinner.

Although the original intent for the rehearsal dinner was to include those who are actively involved in the ceremony, the couple is free to invite any other guests that they choose to join them in the rehearsal dinner. The rehearsal dinner is an opportunity for the couple to thank everyone who has supported them throughout their wedding planning and also to just relax and have a good time with friends and family outside of the formality that often surrounds a wedding. With this in mind it is appropriate to invite anyone that you want to share in this sentiment. The couple may also wish to include out of town guest in the rehearsal dinner in order to thank them for making the trip to be with them on their wedding day. While including out of town guests is a wonderful gesture, it is important to understand that the couple is not obligated to do so. If it would be too financially cumbersome to include all of the out of town guests, the couple could consider hosting a smaller event such as an evening of drinks and appetizers for this larger group. Although everyone participating in the ceremony should be included in the rehearsal dinner the guest list is not restricted to these individuals and the couple can choose to include anyone they wish.

Planning a rehearsal dinner can seem daunting as the rules are not clearly defined but it is this flexibility that makes planning a rehearsal dinner such a fun challenge. From the invitation list to the activities the couple is under no obligations to adhere to any strict guidelines in planning their rehearsal dinner. Although planning a rehearsal dinner is not obligatory, many couples opt to do so because it is such a wonderful opportunity to thank their loved ones for their continued support

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If you’re seriously interested in knowing about Jewish wedding traditions, you need to think beyond the basics. This informative article takes a closer look at things you need to know about Jewish wedding traditions.

The Jewish faith is one that is deeply ensconced in tradition. A traditional Jewish wedding follows a number of beautiful traditions that date back for thousands of years. The traditions include the signing of the Ketubah, the use of the chuppah as well as traditional dances that are performed at the wedding. The rings exchanged during a Jewish wedding also have traditional connotations.

The signing of the Ketubah is the traditional start to a Jewish wedding ceremony. The Ketubah is a written agreement that not only asserts that the bride is not already married but also outlines the expectations that the couple hold for each other in the marriage. This ornate document can later be framed and prominently displayed in the couple’s home as a reminder of their commitment. After the bride and groom have signed the Ketubah, the groom takes one final look at his bride before lowering her veil and beginning the wedding procession. This tradition has biblical roots and recalls the story of Jacob who married the wrong woman because she was veiled and he did not realize his mistake in time.

The wedding party traditionally precedes the couple in the wedding procession. The bride and groom then proceed down the aisle together accompanied by both of their parents to symbolize that their union includes the union of both families and not just the bride and the groom. The couple ends their procession under a traditional canopy called a chuppah. This canopy symbolizes that God is present and that he is sheltering and protecting the couple.

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After the couple exchanges their wedding vows, a rabbi reads 7 traditional blessings. After the blessings the groom steps on a wine glass to break the glass in a symbol of human frailty and the suffering that members of the Jewish faith have endured and this with a final blessing from the rabbi concludes the ceremony. Unlike other traditional weddings, there is usually not a receiving line at the conclusion of a Jewish wedding. Tradition holds that the couple spends a few minutes alone immediately following the wedding so many members of the Jewish faith honor this tradition by leaving the ceremony immediately and waiting until the reception to offer their well wishes to the couple. This togetherness time was traditionally an opportunity for the couple to consummate the marriage but in modern times it is more of chance for the couple to reflect on their wedding ceremony and the start of their life together before the chaos of the wedding.

Even the rings that a couple exchanges during a Jewish wedding have traditional values. Tradition holds that the couple exchange very simple rings that are devoid of gems, engravings or other distinguishing marks. With nothing to distinguish the beginning or the end of the ring, it is a beautiful symbol of a love that endures forever with no clear beginning or end. This symbolizes both the couples love for each other as well as God’s love for his people.

A traditional Jewish wedding reception features many dances. An energetic dance called the Hora is performed at many traditional Jewish weddings. In this dance the bride and groom hold a handkerchief between them while they are seated in chairs and hoisted into the air by their guests. This dance is a celebration of the bride and groom and recognizes the significance of their union. If this wedding represents the last son or daughter of one of the parents to be married there are a few more traditional dances that may take place. If the bride was the last in her family to be married, she and her sisters may honor their mother in a tradition known as Krenzi. The mother is crowned with flowers and her daughters honor her in the form of dance. Also, if either the bride or groom was the youngest to be married both of the parents will be honored through the Mizinke dance. In this tradition all of the guests circle the parents and shower them with flowers and praise.

The Jewish faith is a faith that is full of history and tradition. Many couples and their guests choose to honor these traditions by incorporating them into their wedding ceremony and reception. Many of these traditions are the defining moments of the celebration and they lend an atmosphere of historical significance to the wedding.

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When we all watched the movie; The da Vinci Code, it sure seemed like they were hammering on the Catholic Church. And after all the news about all the child molestation of the Catholic Church by Priests, Bishops and Clergy, well many of us really didn’t care and enjoyed the movie for its excitement, intrigue and Story Line. But many Catholics came unglued because they felt it was an attack all the Catholic Church.

Recently on a Blog, someone wrote that they were of the opinion that the NAZI Pope was a closet homosexual. In fact, as other bloggers and perhaps Catholics came to the aid of the Pope and vouched for his personal character the thread went on and on. One person stated that the Pope was not a closet homosexual, but he was the only bishop who was not and that is why he was chosen, so there would not be any scandals later on which came out in the public.

This way they would not have to kill anyone who might tell the story. Another Catholic defended the Pope and said; “Is the Pope a Closet Homosexual; For Heavens Sake No!” However it is controversial and the truth is no one who was commenting knew the Pope Personally.

So, is the Pope a closet homosexual? There is no way to know and there are thousands of conspiracy theories and rumors out there about the Catholic Church. Personally, I believe them all. But I also believe that human religions needs to depart the planet and already is plague upon the people. Consider this in 2006.

Lance Winslow

The Supposed Threat

While Jeffrey sees a New World Order of global domination of economic, political and military power the greatest threat to our national security, he writes that God will intervene before the last seven years of this age and sweep the church off the earth before the Tribulation begins. This is precisely the kind of “crystal ball” fortune-telling modern prophecy pundits engage in when they ignore or overlook the first century fulfillment of the end-time.

Whatever may be on the horizon in a “New World Order” it has nothing to do the fulfillment of Bible prophecy. It sounds great, it makes news headlines, it sells books and tapes, but it is flawed from the very outset. Most importantly, it breeds the kind of negative worldview that Jeffrey sees for the future. It creates a self-fulfilling prophecy of doom and gloom, a stigma which Jeffrey labors to overcome.

Sound The Alarm

When will the alarm sound? Hal Lindsey, Harold Camping, Edgar Whisenant and others all offered doom and gloom signs of an imminent end, carefully calculating it to occur within one generation (40 years) after modern Israel’s rebirth as a nation in 1948. Thus, 1988 was the year on their prophetic clock, one that ticked right on by without the need for a rewind.

As a matter of fact, Whisenant wrote that his calculations were so sure that “Only if the Bible was wrong, could he be in error, and I say that unequivocally.” There is no way that I can be wrong and I say that to every preacher in town.” (Quoted in Ralph Lyman, A Critique on the 1988 Rapture Theory).

After 1988 came, Whisenant recapitualted, blaming the error on the Gregorian calendar which is always one year in advance of the true year. Therefore, Whisenants prediction should have scored mightily in 1989, but it passed without a fizzle.

Hello! It’s 2006, well beyond even that magical end-time destruction year of 2000. Where’s the beef! Yet many sleep, never calling these false prophets into question (Deuteronomy 18:18-20), and continually allow them to rant and rave about their fanatical, fanciful theories of futuristic falsehood.

William Bell is a speaker and author of the Re-Examination and other studies on Covenant Eschatology.

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In part one of this investigation, I shared many scriptures that support my belief that the twenty-four elders mentioned in the book of Revelation are indeed the true Church of Jesus Christ having been raptured to heaven prior to the tribulation. I would like now to add to that some related facts to assist you in your study.

The name ELDER is only used in the Word of God of two types of peoples. Firstly it is used of Israel in the Old Testament. Numbers 11 16-30 God told Moses to ‘Gather to Me seventy men of the elders of Israel..’ The elders mentioned in Revelation are unlikely to be the elders of Israel. We know that ‘All Israel shall be saved’ Romans 11:26 but the timing in Revelation 4 does not fit in with other key scriptures.

The second mention of elders in the Bible is of course connected to the Church. Acts 14:23 “….appointed elders in every Church..” These elders were to be overseers and representatives in the Church. This I believe is more in keeping with Revelation 4. The twenty-four elders being representative of the born again Church.

Some teach that the elders in Revelation are in fact angelic beings. But we need to understand a few things before we adopt this view. The twenty-four elders in Revelation 4:4 are seen SITTING. Nowhere in scripture do we ever read of Angels sitting! The elders of Revelation 5 are NUMBERED. See verse 11. “….and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand and thousands of thousands.” Whereas Hebrews 12:22 speaks of an ‘innumerable company of Angels’ so many that they cannot be numbered!
We must also remember that the Bible never speaks of Angels SINGING. (check it out..They always SAY never SING.) Yet we see the twenty-four elders singing! Rev. 5:9
In fact they are singing about having been redeemed by the blood…this Angels can never do, they know not what it is to have been redeemed!

I am reminded of the chorus of an old hymn:

Holy! Holy! Is what the Angels say
And I expect to help them make the courts of Heaven ring.
But when I sing redemption’s story, they will fold their wings
For Angels never felt the joy, that our Salvation brings!

My friends, the weight of the evidence in the Bible can not honestly lead us to any other conclusion. The twenty-four elders in Revelation represent the born again Church of Jesus Christ, present in Heaven before the commencement of the Tribulation! Are you ready for the sound of the trumpet? Are you ready for the rapture? Seek our Lord Jesus today!

Pastor Keith Brown runs http://www.hiscomingministries.com, where you can download free teaching on subjects such as this.

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SCART leads: An ordinary type of connection used in the UK is the SCART lead. This transmits both audio & image signals. SCART connections are widespread on DVD players and more up to date televisions. Gold covered SCART leads offer an improved connection. A SCART connection will definitely give you a considerably better image than S-Video will & is close to component standard. SCART cables are not often incorporated with players. You may be expected to shell out something like £25.

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