Exodus International supporters praise apology to gays - Los Angeles Times

People gathered in Irvine at the annual conference for "gay cure" group Exodus International seemed to embrace the organization's change of course after its leader apologized to gays and said the church needs to be more embracing of homosexuals.

Julie Rodgers, youth leader for Mercy Street Ministries in Dallas, said she and her organization still believe that "God only blesses sexual unions between a man and a woman," but she said it's time for the church to become a more welcoming place.

'The culture has changed, so it's not surprising that people within the church are changing," Rodgers said. adding that Christians "need to enter into a conversation with those who think differently.'

'This is definitely a sign that the church is becoming more compassionate, more gracious and more loving,' she said.

Linda and Rob Robertson, who spoke at the Exodus International conference in Irvine, said their lives were turned upside-down when their 12-year-old son came out to his parents as gay.

'If you follow Jesus, you will have to make hard choices. You will have to live a celibate life,' Linda told her son Ryan.

She said she and her husband forced him to choose between God and being a gay man, and for the next six years he tried everything possible. He went to reparative therapy with Exodus, but nothing worked.

At 18, with no answers, he became addicted to drugs, his mother said.

'We didn't intentionally, but we taught Ryan to hate himself,' Robertson said.

When Ryan hit rock bottom after his drug experimentation, his parents realized they would lose him and tried to form a more accepting relationship with him.

He went to rehab and was welcomed back into the family. But he relapsed and died of a drug overdose in his father's arms in 2009, his parents said.

Since then, the Robertsons have become advocates for gay and lesbian young adults who feel shut out by the church.

'We have to stop warring. We've got to stop fighting,' Rob Robertson said.

Aaron Harris, who works with Northpoint Ministries in Atlanta, said that he has often thought of the church as "teaching truth based on fear."

He thinks that the Exodus announcement will allow Christians to feel more comforted and loved.

'It's no longer 'I either have to choose to be a Christian or to be gay.' Before you couldn't be both and the truth is, you can be both,'� Harris said.

Exodus International President Alan Chambers apologized on Wednesday to members of the gay community for "years of undue judgment by the organization and the Christian Church as a whole.' He also said the organization would be closing.

'Exodus is an institution in the conservative Christian world, but we've ceased to be a living, breathing organism,' Chambers said in announcing the church's closure. 'For quite some time we've been imprisoned in a worldview that's neither honoring toward our fellow human beings, nor biblical.'

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Zuo Lider Plus Armless Office Chair (White) Shopper Reviews

I live in office My previous light grey leather office chair i've had for 11 Decided to get a new one, within 3 days the white leather is all stained black from my I own 4 belts, they all seem to do Great chair, its just going to have a blackened smudge across the back of Nothing seems to clean this off well Bummer train to bummer
- Jarrett Hunter Taylor

I originally bought a similar office chair with an armrest and it won't go under my Fortunately, I found this Lider Plus Armless Office Chair from Amazon and it fits perfectly under my desk It is a very stylish & comfortable chair with a very affordable I like it very much and that's why I am buying a second shipment is very quick and I received it earlier than I I can't be any Thanks, Contemporary Warehouse!!
- EP

With its ergonomic shape, padded back and seat cushions, the Lider Plus White Armless Office Chair by Zuo Modern works in comfort. It has a chromed steel frame with soft neoprene arm pads.

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Flash Furniture AM-9410-4110-GG Contemporary Thomas Mahogany Leather Swivel Glider Recliner

• High quality leggett and platt mechanisms
• Minimal assembly required
• Back comes detached for easier h and ling
• Dacron wrapped 1.8 resiliency foam
• Stylish and comfortable swivel glider recliner

Contemporary Thomas Mahogany Leather Swivel Glider Recliner [AM-9410-4110-GG], 36-inch Width by 39-inch - 62-inch Depth by 37-inch Height.

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Handy Living Washington Chair and Ottoman, Cabana Crimson Buyer Reviews

The fabric on this chair is very pretty and The design is more subdued than in this Oddly when bright sunlight shines on the chair it looks more tannish, but with incandescent room lighting or a darker room, its deep lush reds come Sitting upright the chair it's very If you're 5'11" like me and want to rest your head while reclining, you'll have to slump down For someone 5'4" or less this chair and ottoman would be
- Night Sky

I would have never dreamed I would order furniture on I saw this chair and ottoman and it looked like just what I I was pleased when it The colors of the paisley are perfect in my The chair cushion is VERY firm and not as comfortable as I would like, but it looks
- Barbara Coan

I've had my chair for a few months now and it's I did think the colors would be richer but they're Also, the legs slip on hardwood floor so I had to buy The ottoman still slips on the area I mean, it's not hard to build the chair with grips on the foot of it, and the ottoman too is it? However, like I said, all in all, it's very nice chair especially after I put a deep red throw pillow on (Had to change to 5 stars because I have waisted everything on the chair from eggs, to coffee, to chocolate, and it all cleans off so easily and leaves NO stains That deserves 5 stars!
- NightOwl

We bought this chair and another one that matches and are very They are very nice looking and true to The packaging was great (my son loved playing in the HUGE box), and all it took was screwing the feet on and they were ready to I only gave this four stars because I must say they aren't all that comfortable, but not uncomfortable for I have to say that overall we are very very If I had it to do over I would definitely purchase them
- Chandler

This chair and ottoman seem to be very well made with nice I am hoping that it wears well with little dogs sitting in it! The color is very subdued and looks lovely with a pale gold Like the ad says, it is a bit down scaled in size, which is what I Easy to put legs on and you are
- louiesmom

• Easy assembly required
• Sturdy construction includes hardwood frames, high-quality foam cushions, and durable 100% cotton upholstery
• Innovative Engineering And Design Enables Upholstery To Fit Through Any Size Doorway
• Chair measures 35 inches long by 34-1/2 inches wide by 34 inches high; ottoman measures 22 inches long by 24 inches wide by 17 inches high
• Versatile transitional chair and ottoman set features crisp tailoring and scaled-down size

This updated transitional armchair includes a high-end 8-way hand-tied seat cushion and matching ottoman with a hardwood frame and tapered wood legs. The coordinating ottoman has a firm foam cushion, which is perfect as a footrest or as an extra seat. Th

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Praise 'Yeezus': Kanye West's New Album is an Eclectic Tour de Force - Daily Beast

Kanye West's latest album, Yeezus, is bizarre, brilliant, and like nothing you've heard before.

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In Paul Edwards' comprehensive tome How to Rap, the author surveyed a plethora of rap emcees'�104, to be exact'�in order to demystify the rap process. The second chapter of the book, titled 'Content Forms,' explores the role of braggadocio in rap; or more specifically, why boasting and dick-measuring is so prevalent in the genre.�

'When you're a young black male in America, you feel powerless'�you feel like you don't have a voice, you're disenfranchised'�so when you get the microphone, you wanna just pump yourself up,' claims the rapper Murs. 'I think that's where all the bravado comes from, where all the braggadocio comes from.'

Now, Kanye West is far from powerless. In a much-ballyhooed recent interview with The New York Times' Jon Caramanica, West opined that he emanated 'complete awesomeness at all times,' is 'so credible and so influential and so relevant' that he can inspire change, and is the cultural heir apparent to Steve Jobs (an odd comparison, given West's history of abusing Apple products). But West still feels powerless. He's never satisfied. And the celebrity-industrial complex is completely anathema to him. It's this queasily symbiotic relationship between celebrities and corporations that fuels much of West's ire on his sixth solo album, Yeezus, which will be released on June 18. It's a sonically audacious, fascinating work of art. And if you think his interviews are unfettered, well, you ain't heard nothing yet.

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West may be the Marie Antoinette of hip-hop.

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There's a line on the Yeezus track 'I Am a God' that will be quoted ad nauseum in the coming months. The track opens with glitchy lo-fi distortion and reggae crooning. Scratchy synths follow, accompanied by a resounding CLANG! and pulsing bass line. He raps about massages, Porsche's, ménage à trois', and 'pink-ass Polo's with a fuckin' backpack,' and then it comes: 'HURRY UP WITH MY DAMN CROISSANTS!' It's the 'Let them eat cake' of rap lyrics'�fitting, since West may be the Marie Antoinette of hip-hop. The line captures the intriguing paradox that is West, a mélange of petulance, bombast, unintentional'�or intentional?'�hilarity, and relentless ambition. Later in the record, there are ear-shattering synth shrieks accompanied by moments of deafening silence, as well as exasperated screaming. It is'�to borrow a West line'�the album's nucleus, and has the cumulative effect of aural stigmata.

West has described Yeezus' musical style as 'trap and drill and house,' but it sounds more like a mixture of '90s industrial rock'�think Nine Inch Nails'�and ambient-electronica, e.g. Aphex Twin. The French electronic duo Daft Punk produced four tracks on the album and if their latest LP, Random Access Memories'�a breezy ode to the funky '70s'�goes down like a smooth daiquiri, Yeezus is like jungle juice.

Opening track 'On Sight' kicks things off with a bang. Over thrashing sonic beats'�that sound eerily similar to LFO's 'Freak,' which played during the opening credits of Gaspar Noe's film Enter the Void (West had previously copied that film's title sequence in his music video for 'All of the Lights'), West raps, 'Real nigga back in the house again / Black Tim's all on your couch again / Black dick all in your spouse again.' A hazy choral interlude follows, followed by more nasty beats and acerbic lyrics. 'On Sight' is the only potential club banger on an otherwise avant garde album.

Unlike his previous solo effort, 2011's My Beautiful Dark Twisty Fantasy, this LP is devoid of radio-friendly anthems like 'All of the Lights'; there are no coquettish hooks sung by Rihanna or any other chanteuses. They've been supplanted by, say, samples of Nina Simone crooning about lynching, as on the mesmerizing six-minute track 'Blood on the Leaves,' which transforms the politically charged ballad 'Strange Fruit' from an anti-lynching tune into a vitriolic ode to a star-fucking mistress.

Yeezus sounds like nothing you've ever heard before. West started out as a producer, crafting songs like Jay-Z's 'Izzo (H.O.V.A.)' and Talib Kweli's 'Get By' before, by his own admission, becoming an overnight celebrity with Twista's 'Slow Jamz,' which he raps very slowly'�and hesitantly'�on. The production on Yeezus blows Random Access Memories out of the water. By assembling several mega-producers, including Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter, Skrillex, RZA, Rick Rubin'�who did some last-minute tinkering, West's mentor No I.D., and, of course, himself, each track is imbued with it's own thrillingly unique sonic identity, yet all ten tracks still flow together to form a cohesive whole. In an era of singles, this is an album, and must be listened to all the way through.

'Black Skinhead' contains a galloping beat layered with heavy breathing, tribal drums, CAW! sounds, and lyrics tackling racism in Middle America. It's last twenty seconds feature West grunting 'God!' The influence of Rubin is most evident on 'New Slaves.' It's a lo-fi, minimalist track that sees West going 'Bobby Boucher' on the corporate goons that have sought to exploit him, offering 'Maybach keys' in exchange for a piece of his soul. 'Fuck you and your Hampton house / I'll fuck your Hampton spouse / Came on her Hampton blouse / And in her Hampton mouth,' he shouts. The song closes with an outro sung by West and R&B crooner Frank Ocean. Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, who sang on much of MBDTF, croons in auto-tune on 'Hold My Liquor,' which also features a muffled chorus by Chief Keef, and ends in a bizarre maelstrom of crescendoing guitars, thumping bass, and more nifty synth work. 'Guilt Trip,' like the majority of the album's second half, sees West sing-rapping in auto-tune, and contains the album's other most quotable line: 'Star Wars fur, yeah / I'm rockin' Chewbacca.'

The only song that doesn't quite work on the album is 'I'm in It.' With its mix of reggae, West raps, harsh, strident synths, and Vernon singing about 'star-fucking,' it's too busy and doesn't quite gel.

After nine dark, nightmarish tracks, Yeezus closes on a more positive note with the R&B/soul ballad 'Bound 2,' which must be an ode to his very pregnant love, Kim Kardashian. The song contains a sample from The Ponderosa Twins Plus One's 'Bound''�'Bound to fall in loooove''�tethered to an 'Uh-huh honey' sample from Brenda Lee's 1960 hit 'Sweet Nothin's,' along with an occasional injection of Charlie Wilson. 'One good girl is worth a thousand bitches,' West raps. After spending the majority of the album in misogynistic purgatory, it sounds like West has finally seen the light.

That being said, don't expect West to queue up for Cronuts anytime soon.

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Homelegance 9722-1PW Upholstered Power Recliner Chair, Dark Brown, 100-Percent Polyester Fabric

• Measures 43-inch w x 41.5-inch d x 40-inch h. Minor assembly is required.
• Covered in dark brown grid-like 100% polyester fabric with contrast stitching.
• Oversized arms, seats and backs upholstered in soft fabric for extra support and comfort.
• 90-days hassle-free replacement warranty
• Modern power reclining mechanism. matching sofa (9722-3pw) and love seat (9722-2pw) are also available.

Power napping is taken to a higher level in the sullivan collection. The power reclining mechanism allows you to effortlessly glide into the proper napping position. The overstuffed cushions are covered in a dark brown grid-like 100% polyester cover adding a luxurious feel to the collection. Matching love seat (9722-2pw) and sofa (9722-3pw) are also available.

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International Concepts 1CC-2465 Boston Rocker, Unfinished Shopper Reviews

beautiful rocking chair - however it is not full sized or adult - it is a child's this was a gift and I was totally embarrassed! The quality is wonderful but I needed an adult size!
- Linda Diers

This chair feels sturdy and looks beautiful from the My one-year old climbs onto it easily and quickly learned to rock himself in He likes the chair, but does not love After the first week, he now just puts his stuff animals on it (we've had the chair now for about 3 only complaints and concerns about the chair came when we flipped the chair over and saw that it is NOT as well made as it first You can see all the screw heads that hold the legs to the bottom of the They are just sticking out from underneath, metal-colored screw heads just sticking out there, not so far that they are too dangerous, but enough to be ugly and The wooden bars that attach the chair frame to the chair bottom seem to have been carelessly put together, without any concern for aesthetics or good craftsmanship, as they are not even sanded to be These wooden bars looked like they were just hammered into the seat bottom and the end of the bars stick out underneath the chair and since the ends of the bars are not sanded, they are rough and wood chips come off if you touch There is a "MADE IN VIETNAM" sticker on the bottom, but also a "BUILT IN THOMASVILLE, NC" sticker, so I'm not sure where it's made, but I doubt it is US Another minor thing was that a peg that fits behind one of the chair arms fell off when the chair was delivered, but it was easy to hammer For the price, I would expect the chair makers to have taken more care in the craftsmanship of the if you never look at the bottom of the chair, you wouldn't really know that it is not as good as it From the top, the chair looks great, and it feels sturdy and It is certainly NOT worthy of the high price
- Ed Mind "Read, Learn, Share"

It is not listed in the description that this is a CHILD SIZE CHAIR!!!! UGH! I wish I had read the comments before
- LAD408 "LAD"

• Unfinished, finishing kit is available for purchase

Your home is a natural extension of you. Add these innovative designs from International Concepts to spruce up any decor.

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LexMod Bertoia Style Side Chair with White Cushion Purchaser Reviews

As an architect with a strong interest and appreciation for modern furniture icons, these chairs are fantastic even though they are a knock off of the The look is great, even without the pedigree of the However, I have the contemporary home that I want without the high end price tag of the originals, which is great for anyone who has high style taste and a beer I'll be buying more pieces, this company does a great job!
- Design Guy

This is a nice reproduction of the original Bertoia chair, and obviously much more accessible in terms of The wire itself it chunkier, less delicate, but still, it has a nice enough I gave it 5 stars because It has also held up perfectly to regular daily use as an office
- AmandaR

Since I can't afford real Bertoia chairs the search was on for a good chair in the same These chairs deliver in every way! I searched and searched and these were the best price, plus I wanted white pads which wasn't I ordered 6 of these and they arrived exactly in the time frame I was 2 boxes holding 3 chairs Double boxed and neatly Some assembly is required, the legs need to be added to the It was a little tricky as there are no instructions or markers where exactly to place the seat on the there are 4 brackets that screw through the metal squares to attach the leg There seemed to be a spot where it naturally rested so my husband and I made the first one and used it to line all the others All in all it took about 40 minutes to unpack and assemble all 6 The seat pads attach with thin little strips of the imitation leather material that the pad is made straps are to feed through one of the holes and velcro to the None of the straps fit through any particular hole so the pad isn't super tight on there, but they don't The seat pads had a short break in period where they needed to conform to the curve of the seat, and whenever someone sat in the chair the pad was "squeaky" against the This only lasted a few The real test came on the first I served spaghetti for dinner and one of the kids spilled sauce on the seat pad (of It wiped off ,but as spaghetti sauce does, left an orangish mark on the white I scrubbed it with a magic eraser and it's 99% only on the white thread stitching it shows a No The chairs were such a great price and knowing the kids would spill I already researched and found somewhere where you can buy replacement pads if that day ever Over all I am really happy with these chairs! They are sturdy and complete the look I was going for at a fraction of the price!!
- Mamabear

• Plastic non-marking feet
• Vinyl seat pad,with velcro strips
• Chrome steel frame

The minimal nature of this side chair is an asset for any lover of modern furniture. A simple yet stylish design evoking the height of modern classic design. As comfortable as it is attractive, this is the sort of accent chair that starts conversations. This item is a high quality reproduction of the original. Overall Product Dimensions: 21"W x 21"D x 32"H Seat Height: 16"H x 18"D Leatherette Seat Cushion: 16.75"W x 16.5"D Ships Fed Ex Ground, 1 per Box

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Coaster 800207 Modern Style Office Chair, Black Review

I got this couple months Over all looks good, but the chrome finishing at the castorsarea starting come
- Michael Lee

• Modern style
• 20"L x 24"W x 31.00" - 35.00"H (adjustable height)
• Some assembly may be required

Contemporary styled office in a chrome and black finish.

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Homelegance 9708NF-1 Swivel Rocker Recliner Chair, Dark Brown

• Also available in Brown Bomber Jacket Microfiber (9708BJ-1) and Beige Chenille (9708CN-1)
• Upholstered in soft dark brown 100-percent polyester fabric
• Upholstered in soft dark brown 100% polyester fabric
• Measures 43-InchW x 33.5-InchD x 40-InchH. Minor assembly required.
• Lever action reclining mechanism, combining with rock and swivel motions
• Measures 43-InchW x 33.5-InchD x 40-InchH. Minor assembly required
• Roll arms include nail head trim for a sophisticated look

A great addition to your transitional living room, this rocker recliner will allow you and your family to experience many hours of relaxation. with a modified rolled arm, nail-head accents and soft dark brown 100-percent polyester fabric, this reclining chair has all you are looking for to complete the design of your living space.

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Calistoga Brown Microfiber Club Chair Review

It fits well into my small house and is very It arrived on time and well Easy to assemble
- Linda Johnson

• Overstuffed arm chair style
• Soft and plush microfiber fabric
• Features an espresso finish on the legs
• Sturdy hardwood frame for stability

Imagine a plush, soft stuffed animal and you'll know what it feels like to sit in the Calistoga Club Chair. Its soft microfiber offers great comfort and easy cleanup.

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Round Microfiber Swivel Accent Chair - Brown Review

I purchased this online and was a bit leary as to whether or not I was making a good it was a terrific decision! The chair is a big hit! Our grandkids love it, our cats love it and most of all - my husband and I love The fabric cleans well and looks The swivel mechanism is perfect- smooth action every It was extremely easy to assemble the back portion to the base The legs went on quickly and easily as I am sitting in the chair in front of the computer now - and when not using it at the computer, I swivel around and use the chair as part of our living room The color is true to the photograph - so that is a plus A good choice for the
- ! "ZIB"

• Decorate and furnish your home at the same time with this sleek, contemporary chair that makes a gre

Decorate and furnish your home at the same time with this sleek, contemporary chair that makes a great addition to any living room. Features stain-repellent microfiber fabric and a 360° swivel.

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Poundex F4132 Swivel Bar Chair with Arms, Brown Review

Better than advertised, and easily Would ignore the negative reviews, this is a great "Captains" chair for your
- SteelersFan86

• Birch color with faux leather back design
• Package comes in 1 piece
• 180-degree swivel
• Some assembly may be required; Please see product details
• Swivel seat with padded faux leather seat cushion

Swivel Bar Chair with Arms in Brown Color

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Heavenly Soft Rocking Chair Cushion, Sage Reviews

I searched high and low for a light green cushion for the rocking chair in my twins' I finally found this one which was the perfect color for our nautical/under the sea My only gripe: I wish it were much thicker and provided more It's very thin, but i like it Nice material
- Camden Rose

This isn't the most comfy pillow out there, but it gets the job It is soft to the touch, but is very thin and not as comfortable as our last pad we had on our
- daileym

I ordered this padding for the rocker in my daughter's It is more of a celery than The padding is extremely The ties were too short to tie around our rocker, so I had to sew new ties at the top! I wish I had just sent it back!
- happymom

it could be a bit more Color was Two many I had to cut off the front ties
- ellen hanley

I ordered this pad, with a child in mind, the picture shows it in a child's What I received is for an adult's Needless to say, it will not fit the rocking chair I purchased for my granddaughter's 2nd I can use in in my own rocker, but the purpose of purchasing it was for Bekka's She loves to rock "by I was very The picture does not say It only says "Heavenly Soft Rocking Chain Cushion, Sage"
- Jean Studer

• Machine Washable Slipcovers
• Highlights: Machine Washable
• Back Cushion: 18.5"W x 24"H x .5"; Seat Cushion: 18.5"W x 16"D x .5"
• Assembly Required
• Fabric Color/Content: 100% Polyester

No More Sitting On Uncomfortable RockersAdding style to your favorite rocker just got more exciting with this Heavenly Soft Adult Rocking Chair Cushion. This thin pad set includes a back and seat cushion with ribbons to keep it securely in place. Choose from a variety of soothing color options that will blend beautifully with your decor needs.

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Anguish for France; Joy for Spain - New York Times

PARIS '� In the first men's semifinal at Roland Garros Friday, the French fans got a dream match. In the second, the one the locals had anticipated even more than the epic between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, they got a nightmare.

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David Ferrer went down on his back in delight when the match ended.

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was trying to become the first Frenchman to make the final at Roland Garros since 1988 '� and the first to win it in 30 years. But David Ferrer instead gave Spain the final it had wished for.

Ferrer beat a listless Tsonga, 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2, to reach his first Grand Slam final. Ferrer's victory set up the first all-Spanish final at the French Open since 2002, when Albert Costa defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Ferrer went down on his back in delight when the match ended. He should savor his moment of triumph as long as he can. Nadal holds a 19-4 career edge over Ferrer, who has not beaten Nadal since the quarterfinals of the 2011 Australian Open. Nadal, a seven-time champion here, has won the last eight meetings, all on clay, including in the semifinals at Roland Garros last year.

Ferrer was in control of the semifinal from the moment he and Tsonga took the court before a half-empty stadium, whose occupants had drained out seeking a break after Nadal's instant classic five-set victory over Djokovic. Tsonga described the circumstances as 'weird.'

Ferrer broke Tsonga's serve in the second game, then again to take a 4-0 lead in just 16 minutes. Tsonga was troubled by unforced errors '� 56 in all '� and by an oddly detached demeanor. He questioned line calls, but otherwise showed little emotion, failing to engage a crowd that seemed eager, whenever it had the opening, to buoy him.

Even when Tsonga looked as if he had finally steadied himself, early in the second set when he took a 3-0 lead, he could not sustain it. Ferrer ran off four games in a row to get back in the set. Tsonga said he was surprised by Ferrer's speed around the court.

Tsonga broke Ferrer's serve to get back on serve, and he saved four break points in the 11th game of the set. But Ferrer overwhelmed him in the tiebreaker, finishing it off with a drop shot that Tsonga had no hope of reaching. By then, the rout was on.

'The plan was to try to be aggressive, to control the match, to take control of the baseline, and try to stay in the court and make him run,' Tsonga said. 'It was tough because, I mean, he defend well, and I always felt like I have to play the perfect shot to put him out of position.'

On a day when the French Open saw so many perfect shots, there were very few for Tsonga.

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Nickelodeon Deluxe Rocker, Team Umizoomi Milli Pink

• Comfy seating
• Sturdy rockers
• No assembly required
• Hand crafted in the USA

Your child's very own rocking chair. Fun place to sit, visit with friends or watch your favorite show. The hard resin rockers are very strong to handle the rigors of today's kids. The construction is hard wood frame covered with poly urethane foam and upholstered in soft to the touch, yet durable polyester fabric that is easy to clean with mild soap and water. The seat bottom measures 13" x 13" and is 11" to the floor. There is coordinating furniture available to match this cute rocker. You can create a whole room setting with Team Umizoomi. Other items sold separately. This product is proudly handcrafted in the USA.

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Egyptian Revival Fabric Side Chair Review

One of the seats have about one inch cut in high back of it,it is too bad to pay all this money and found some thing like that
- nagifayed

• Design Toscano exclusive
• Hand upholstered
• Hand-carved solid hardwood

AE3318 Features: -Upholstered hand fabric.-Traditional style.-Hand-carved. Construction: -Solid hardwood construction. Dimensions: -Dimensions: 31'' H x 25'' W x 24.5'' D.

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Skyline Furniture Tufted Swoop Arm Chair in Velvet Aubergine Review

It is sooo pretty in person! I love it! Easy to put together and came to me super fast! Waiting for the matching bed! :)
- CYNTHIA NEWTON

• Easy assembly required
• Spot clean only
• Made in the usa
• 1-year limited warranty-excludes fabric
• 100-percent polyester

This modern swoop arm chair is upholstered in soft, lush velvet. Its unique silhouette with deep, diamond tufting makes this chair the perfect blend of comfort and fashion. It would make a great addition to any room.

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Body Balance System Harmonic Massage Leather Recliner (Brown) Review

I am a person who suffers from a herniated clerical disc and degenerative disc I had up to this point been using a lazyboy recliner with 9 vibrating When I first received this chair I was a bit leery, but upon the first try, I was chair comes with 4 different frequency I started off with the "tranquility" setting and for someone who suffers from sleep deprivation because of pain, I found myself asleep with 20 will tell anyone who is considering picking up one, that there is a definite period of getting used to old recliner would rattle me My new one allows me to get into a state of you suffer from a bad back as I do, or are simply someone who needs the trauma of a long hard day to go away, this is one you should me it's allowed for better days and
- Bob

• Body Balance System Harmonic Comfort Brown Leather Recliner
• 3 Year Warranty on sound equipment and 1 Year on furniture
• Includes: Chair, controller, remote, 2 transducers, power supply, manual and warranty card

Sound frequency massage therapy is the latest and most advanced form of massage on the market today! Our Harmonic Comfort Chairs infuse beneficial sound frequencies into the body at points along the spine where it immediately begins to massage and relax the body & mind. Every soothing frequency pulse helps refresh and re-energize the body as never experienced before. Scientifically proven sound frequency penetrates the entire body and relieves: stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, muscle pain, backaches, and more. With just 10 – 15 minutes, users will feel the benefits and relaxation of the system. Our line of Harmonic Comfort Chairs and Chaises includes stylish designs for the home or office, in a variety of colors.

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Kardiel Eames Style Black House Bird, Black Review

I must say i have not yet seen an authentic Eames House Bird by Vitra in person however, the quality of this piece is I am planning on purchasing more items from Kardiel soon( i cant wait to have an Eames style lounge chair) but i wanted to order something small and less expensive to test the quality of the manufacturer and the shipping Quality is great, i love the House Bird, beautiful lines, no scratches or The piece arrived on time in a box surrounded with styrofoam in the shape of the bird, leaving no room for moving or the price, half of what you would pay somewhere hope for other items by Kardiel make their way back to Amazon
- MCMfan

• Available in black or white.
• 8 inches L x 3 1/2 inches W x 11 inches H.
• Solid wood, lacquer finish, steel wire.

The Eames House Bird is one of the most recognized icons from the Charles and Ray Eames design collection. Its a classic decorative interior design icon from the Eames House in Pacific Palisades. Charles and Ray Eames augmented the interior "collage" of the Eames House with numerous decorative objects brought back from their extensive travels. The figure of a black wooden bird - evidently one of their most prized objects of American folk art - has stood in the center of their living room for over fifty years. The Eames House Bird is seen as an accessory in many of the Eameses' photographs, the bird figure from the Appalachian mountain region of the eastern United States. Acquire this classic reproduction of the original house bird, now available in either black or white, as a perfect accessories to your mid-century modern decor.

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Posted at 07:05 AM ET, 05/31/2013

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SOMETIMES, to achieve broad cultural immortality, it's less what you made your name in '� and much more what you put your name on.

That is why, in the wider world beyond the lab, Robert Bunsen's name burns so bright. And if anyone understands the conditions for how our culture behaves (and mutates), it's Julius Richard Petri.

For Petri, immortality is a dish best served with his invention.

As a man of science and bacteria and hygiene, Petri wrote nearly 150 papers, many emerging out of his work with tuberculosis patients. Yet the reason most of the planet knows his name nearly a century after his death is more shallow.

As 'shallow,' that is, as the classroom-common Petri dish, or 'Petri plate,' that bears his surname '� the great, thin invention that forever changed how most every lab scientist works. And to salute Petri's birth '� and the birth of his best-known contribution '� Google today features an animated Doodle of a half-dozen Petri plates. (Press play and the six dishes are swabbed by hand; then bacteria grows into the letters 'G-o-o-g-l-e.')

Before Petri came along, cultures were grown in glass tubes. In the 1880s, however, in the German lab of Robert Koch '� aka the father of modern bacteriology '� agar-based nutrient media were grown in open dishes, but placed beneath bell jars, readily leading to all matter of contamination. It was Petri, working as a military physician for Koch, who is credited with cleaning things up considerably, devising the shallow, enclosed dishes '� one slightly larger than its companion plate '� that every beginning bio-student soon grows into knowing.

Petri was born on this day in 1852, in Barmen, Germany. He would study at Berlin's Kaiser-Wilhelm Academy for Military Physicians, and then the city's Charité Hospital, before working in Koch's Imperial Health Office. Besides creating Petri plates, he also helped hone techniques for cloning bacterial colonies using agar cultures.

Petri died in 1921 in Zeitz, Germany, but his invention '� now in polystyrene form '� lives on in most every lab, just as his name does in the culture.

Happy birthday, Herr Petri.

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Lenox Barrel back Chair, 30"Hx30"W, TONAL PRNT GRAY Review

I will try and make this positive review I found these chairs through the magazine, Home Decorator's We ordered three of them for our wine room through Amazon because we did not have to pay for shipping through the We received the 3 chairs and all 3 were damaged in some Chips in the frame, cracks in the frame, or just plain wood split in We called the company and IMMEDIATELY they shipped 3 new chairs without the return of the original All we had to do was donate the 3 chairs and send them the donation The new 3 chairs arrived and they were all in perfect The chairs are comfortable, just as pictured and even more beautiful than pictured on the website or in the Everyone compliments us on the chairs and the price is Thank you Home Decorator's for completing our room and making it look like we spent a million
- Shelley Baker

• 30"H x 30.25"W x 31.5"D.

The Lenox Barrel-Back Chair features a contemporary design, sturdy construction and multiple fun fabric options. Perfect for your transitional- or modern-style living room decor, these chairs look perfect when paired with the Lenox Sofa. Order yours today. Cushions are reversible. Frame constructed of wood in a dark finish. Actual size is 30"Hx30"W

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Manchester Leather Classic Club Chair, Espresso

• Chair's deep, high-density foam padding and rolled armrests provide ergonmoic comfort.
• Comfortable furniture built with solid and sturdy wood frame.
• Available in Espresso color .
• Stain wooden legs.
• American classic style club chair design features bonded leather upholstery.

Manhattan classic style club chair design, features bonded leather upholstery. Comfortable furniture built with solid and sturdy wood frame. Chair's deep, high-density foam padding and rolled armrests provide ergonomic comfort.

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2pc Small Kid's Swivel Chair and Ottoman Set with Basketball Design Review

I love this chair, unfortunately my son has moved on to a science theme for his I didn't die into Basketball too heavy! But a great chair, he sits in while playing his video games or he fights over it when his cousins come great
- Donna Allen

• Padded Seat Back
• Shapely Rounded Arms
• Attached Back
• Comfortable Cushioned Seat

• You will receive a total of 1 swivel chair and 1 ottoman.
• Chair: 24 3/4"L x 26"W x 19 1/2"H
• Ottoman: 14"L x 13 3/8"W x 8 1/2"H
• Finish: Brown, Black
• Material: Microfiber, Foam
• 2pc Small Kid's Swivel Chair & Ottoman Set with Basketball Design
• Features comfortable and durable construction in a fun style.
• Designed specially for your little sports fan with quality material.
• Item is perfect for your kids and for your home decor.
• Also available in baseball, soccer ball and football design.
• Assembly required.

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