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Abortion Isn't A Right, It's Murder
March 21, 2013
To the Readers' Forum: Time magazine recently ran a most ridiculous cover story entitled, "40 years ago, abortion rights activists won an epic victory with Roe v....
Funky oh what a tangled web we weave. Yes we will always pay for the ignorance of others. Honestly I think it's the mothers choice. She better make the proper one because she messed up her first choice. Irresponsibility is just ok with you liberals isn't it
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When you call a child a "deadbeat's mistake" and "a loosers(sic) mess" that shows how much you value the child's life.
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Scalley, you insist that the child be born, yet there may be no one able or willing to care for it. That's OK with you as long as the mother is punished for her bad behavior. The child goes into foster care (you pay) then juvenile hall (you pay) the court system (you pay) and prison (you pay). You ask why is it your responsibility to pay for "deadbeats mistakes". Because we don't let children die because their parent(s) are unable or unwilling to care for them. Is that what you want? You don't want fertilized eggs to die but a child is OK?
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Phd the sad thing is they do have it both ways. I can't believe this logic hasn't been challanged. I'm thinking logic tells me things would get interesting
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Still waiting for answers, what if the father wants the baby to remain alive? Has he no rights? He is certainly held responsible if the mother "chooses" to keep the child. Well folks? You can't have it both ways.
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Credence, those were not MY words. I copied and pasted from an earlier post, with which I agreed. I fully agree with YOU. It is not an option. All WILL face their maker one day and answer for their folly or wisdom.
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Funky monkey why do you think it is society's responsibility to raise deadbeats mistakes. You sure are a poster child for the liberals. Your mistakes and irresponsable behavior is not my problem. I don't know you. I don't want to know you. Your views repulse me. Take care of your own messed up life and leave me and the rest of the world out of it. Because your a looser doesn't mean I have to clean up your mess
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kawasa--I was prepared to answer the questions you directed at me, until you answered for me.
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I'm surprised this author didn't mention anything about "reproductive justice," because that's another phrase thrown around a lot in the abortion debate.
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gio, i don't know but i suppose the author isn't disputing the current legal status of abortion, but probably referring to a real moral right as opposed to a legal fiction. for example, over one hundred years ago the supreme court ruled that black people had no right to freedom, but even though we know now that was wrong, it was the law then. I suppose the same could be said of abortion, while it's a legal right, it's not a legitimate right, in the moral sense. do you really think that the supreme court has the final word on what is moral? do you really think it can make something morally right, even if it isn't really? i doubt it.
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I wonder what Pastor Short and Rev Mel have done to help women who are pregnant and cannot care for a child. Do their churches have day care centers? Job training? Housing assistance? Classes in prenatal care? Do they have an orphanage? These men want to dictate what women can do but "you're on your own" raising the unwanted child. These are the same control freaks who want taxpayers to support the teaching of their particular sect's religious views in public schools. How about doing something for the community besides writing divisive letters to the editor? You don't see main-stream religious leaders in our community trying to coerce people into following their views.
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the author feels strongly that "Abortion Isn't A Right." However, he is mistaken, abortion is currently every woman's right.
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Yes, the Supreme Court is the organization in the U.S. that defines what is and isn't murder when there is disagreement. That's exactly what it's for. It the court always right? No, but often short of a constitution amendment there is nothing that can be done except try to influence. It's very hard to get around a Supreme Court decision.
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it's refreshing to see the number of women contributing to this topic of discussion-----
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I feel great, thanks for asking!
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His screen name says it all.
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Phd writes "...Hopefully someday the lovers of the lies will wake-up and see The Creator face to face. "Every knee shall bow, every tongue will confess, Jesus Christ is LORD." PHD..PLEASE note; There is no "HOPEFULLY" EVERY KNEE SHALL bow down. Then they will hear either 1) "Enter in" or 2) "Depart from me..." based upon whether or not they were born again in this life (John 3:3 eg)
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Madd, Are you feeling OK??
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"Mar-21-13 9:35 AM "name 1 form of birth control that is 100% effective" I name two: tubal ligation and vasectomy! BE RESPONSIBLE!!" If we are talking about permanent birth control, let me offer others. Castration, lobotomy, death, or lets just super glue the holes shut.
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Ok. I've gone through enough comments, trying to play catch-up. I believe that everyone, in their heart-of-hearts KNOWS that we're talking about unborn human beings. Calling it a zygote or embryo is simply naming a stage of development. The "pro-choice" folks KNOW this, too, but it is too painful for them to admit it. Murder is murder. They have developed excuses to protect their psyches from the pain of reality. They close their eyes and plug their ears, but they are still cognizant of the cries of the innocent. They're too selfish or too cowardly to publicly admit what they REALLY feel. Yet, after reading this, they'll still hear those cries. Their denial will also prove them liars.
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Mar-21-13 1:04 PM "...Sinple question." What a fortuitous typo. MURDER IS A SIN!!
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Mar-21-13 11:24 AM Pastor Jeff, keep up the good work, regardless of what the "followers of this world" have to say. Pray for them. You and I know the TRUTH. Hopefully someday the lovers of the lies will wake-up and see The Creator face to face. "Every knee shall bow, every tongue will confess, Jesus Christ is LORD." The Holy Bible Romans 14:11. Praise God, love people and fight the good fight! I AGREE WITH THIS 100%!!!! VERY WELL SAID!
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Mar-21-13 9:35 AM "name 1 form of birth control that is 100% effective" I name two: tubal ligation and vasectomy! BE RESPONSIBLE!!
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Mar-21-13 8:59 AM "The bottom line is whether you think it is right or wrong, its is not up to you. It is, and should remain solely up to the mother and father" What if the FATHER chooses that the child be born? Does HE not also have a right to CHOOSE? He is 50% responsible for the creation. If born, you can bet HE would be held responsible to SUPPORT that child. He has no right, you say? Hypocrites!
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HBO Renews 'Real Time with Bill Maher' for Tenth Season
Two weeks after Bill Maher hosted one of the most vile political discussions ever broadcast on national television, the host of HBO's "Real Time" was rewarded with a tenth season of his despicable show.
TV By The Numbers reported Friday:
HBO has renewed Real Time with Bill Maher for its tenth season, launching in early 2012, it was announced today by Sue Naegle, president, HBO Entertainment.
"Bill Maher is a fearless, funny and totally original observer of the modern world," noted Naegle. "I look forward to bringing his thoughtful and irreverent insights to our viewers next year as another presidential election approaches."
Thoughtful insights?
Like saying on the July 15th installment that former Alaska governor Sarah Palin is the "leader of a strange family of inbred weirdos?"
Or that same evening hosting guests that discussed having hate sex with Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) and Rick Santorum?
Or that same evening having a guest that said of Republicans, "I wish they were all f--king dead?"
Are these the kind of "thoughtful" "insights" HBO's president looks "forward to bringing" to "viewers next year as another presidential election approaches?"
Apparently so.
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Don't like Maher very much
Submitted by shawn. on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 9:17pm.
.........however I like HBO. True blood and their original series is good. I would imagine he must have quite a following for HBO to keep him.
Maher is disgusting, so I try to avoid his show.
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We have Noel
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 9:33pm.
....making it entirely possible to never stop on BM.
HBO has some of the best series around. They are able to produce the old 70's style miniseries that the regular networks can no longer afford. I read somewhere that Band of Brothers cost about $75 million, but it is the highest selling series ever. Same for Pacific, the costs were in excess of $100M.
I loved Game of Thrones (am reading the books now and looking forward to the next bunch), and HBO also did an excellent remake of an old movie classic (Joan Crawford) Mildred Pierce. They do have some excellent programming, and they also have some real losers, too.
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You can see "True Blood" on the Audience channel
Submitted by RESTLESS 1 on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 10:35pm.
On DirecTV. Don't know if there the new ones though. Never had HBO.
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If you have HBO....
Submitted by thescoots on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 8:41am.
you are funding Bill Maher....very, very simple.
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If you support Rupert Murdoch and Newscorp
Submitted by shawn. on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 10:57am.
.........you are funding shows like Family Guy and Glee and Seth Macfarland. Very, very simple.
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Devil's advocate for a moment
Submitted by jon_torlin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 10:59am.
Actually, if you think about it, that's actually fair and balanced, both sides get their moment in the spotlight, not just libs.
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Thank you Jon :-)
Submitted by shawn. on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:02am.
Thank you Jon :-)
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Not so fast
Submitted by jon_torlin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:35am.
I was referring only to the Murdoch comparison you made, I suspect you might have been trying to make it sound that way when there was the mention of paying HBO = paying Maher.
There are no vitriolic types like Maher in relation to Fox Corp or Fox News.(Thank God for that! But the closest comparable one would be Sheppy Smithy even though he's not as bad as Maher)
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Newscorp and Rupurt Murdoch
Submitted by shawn. on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 3:22pm.
Make big profits off shows like Glee and Family Guy. Those profits help create money for overhead to pay Seth Macfarland. It also helps hire James Cameron to make a left movie like Avatar which "you" said was a failure.
My point is I like HBO and don't support Maher. Just like watching Fox does not mean you support Seth Macfarland.
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didn't say failure
Submitted by jon_torlin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 3:39pm.
I didn't say Avatar was a failure, I said it wasn't as big a box office success when you look at the number of people. Yes, it made 2 billion, and yes, it kept it in the black, but the number of people that saw it was hardly impressive compared to other movies. That's where the money came from mostly, overpriced theaters for 3D effects.
To prove my point, here's a list of the ticket sales of the top 100 movies....remember, ticket sales do not equal profit, it's the number of people that saw the movie that counts.
Ben Hur ranks right above it, a movie made 50 years prior to Avatar.
I apologize for getting a bit off topic, but if I got called on something, I will defend my statements and I stand by what I said: Avatar was not that big of a box office success.
Back to you, Shawn.
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No you did not say that
Submitted by shawn. on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 3:51pm.
This is what you said
"20th Century Fox played a gamble and they lost"
"barely breaking even, even if they keep the movie out there for two or three more weeks and ticket sales go down. To see a true profit(more of that capitalistic greed, right?), they need to at least make 2 to 2.5 Billion dollars. I don't see that happening at all."
Saying somebody taking a gamble is losing is hardly the same saying it is not a big box office sucess. Nice try though. Funny you accuse me of twisting words
To me making well over a billion dollars profit is not taking a gamble and losing. You also made this bold prediction after the movie was out for a few weeks
Back to you Jon
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Submitted by jon_torlin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 4:31pm.
Last I heard, the production costs(not counting marketing which they spent a lot on as well) was about half a billion. To break even, on paper, to keep it in the black, a movie needs to make 3 times the costs for the movie production and marketing that went into the costs(unless they changed how they do these things).
Yes, I said that after a few weeks, and yes, I was wrong about them not making it, I'll own up to it. They broke even on this one though with a little extra, depending on who got what.
The numbers look good until you break it down. Production costs for the movie (officially, though there's word it was more) was around $237 million plus $140 million or so for domestic marketing(a lot more with global marketing in different languages). There was a re-release(add 9 or so million to the budget) so they made some more money that way. There are some other costs that don't often get reported in the books such as financial backers including Cameron himself contributing to the movie. Unofficial numbers put total costs of the movie around 700 or 800 million, depending on which source you look at.
So fine, I was wrong, the movie did break even with a lttle extra. Let's get back to the topic at hand, shall we?
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Submitted by SLUGGO on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 4:35pm.
800 million is close to 2 billion?
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Living up to your name?
Submitted by jon_torlin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 4:47pm.
Did you even read the first paragraph? My guess is no.
Folks, I'm sorry, but I'm not the one that brought up the Avatar reference. I won't respond to anymore after this.
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Thank you for admitting you are wrong Jon
Submitted by shawn. on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 9:25pm.
I know that could not have been easy after I provided proof of your impetuous assumption. It would have been nice if you addressed the fact that everything I said including Avatar was on topic except for one sentence directed at you. You are the one that got defensive
Hey if you think a billion dollars profit at the very minimum and the 14th highest grossing of all time is not a big deal that is fine
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Oh for God's sake.....
Submitted by jon_torlin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 10:32pm.
You can't just stay on topic, can you?
And I guess you are just doing selective reading after I explained WHY the billion profits doesn't matter on paper when looking at overall costs, but I would expect that from liberals. What was the phrase for that, oh yeah, cherry picking. The only thing I was wrong about was the profits but at the same time I wasn't wrong about the ticket sales which is a whole different animal. Again, more cherry picking.
Oh the hell with it.
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No Jon
Submitted by shawn. on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 10:56pm.
You are the one being selective. A billion dollars is a conservatves estimate. Your estimated cost add up to less than a billion. The movie made 2.3 billion. That does not include sales of DVDs either. Gee 14th most tickets sold in over 70 years is a small amount? Well hey Ben Hur selling more tickets sure proves your point.
I stuck to topic, but like you, if I am challenged on something I will defend it. Hey if you think a billion dollars is "'a little extra" perhaps you think our national debt is few house payments?
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It's true.
Submitted by E.S.Blofeld on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 10:59am.
Might as well reap the benefits from pleasing all types!
"Isn't it pretty to think that way?"-EH
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Is this a joke?
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 9:25pm.
I want to drop HBO so badly! But Curb is on and Entourage is almost over, so I'll bite the bullet another month, and then THATs it! Not only for him, but every damn docu or story they broadcast is so friggin liberal!
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Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 9:31pm.
Do you have Dish? Because if you do, you can sign up for HBO's direct videos, for free. I don't know how long it takes for Dish to let them know you've dropped the HBO package, but you can view the new episodes as soon as they're aired.
I watched most of Game of Thrones that way.
A thought.
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Good thing I dumped my HBO subscription 11 years ago
Submitted by Dave. on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 9:41pm.
This way, I don't have to dread flipping past that jerk on my way to another channel.
Vote for the American in November
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4 years ago for us.
Submitted by almostacowboy on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 4:19pm.
Haven't missed it a day.
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I don't want to hear any
Submitted by Van Halen on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 9:42pm.
I don't want to hear any complaining if you still have HBO at this point. I canceled my cable a while back. Never been happier.
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Same here. No premium movie
Submitted by Soldat44 on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 9:56pm.
Same here. No premium movie channels in this house. They all suck.
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I don't know how much they pay Maher
Submitted by Radical1979 on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 9:50pm.
but my guess is that it's very very cheap to produce this show. And it makes HBO feel relevant at the same time.
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In other news...
Submitted by Chris Norman on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 10:23pm.
...and, for the tenth season, I renew my decision not to watch Maher.
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Love HBO
Submitted by SLUGGO on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 11:59pm.
Never saw more than a segment with Maher, but he must be doing something right to be hitting 10 years.
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Thank you Deddy
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 12:56am.
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HBO superfan
Submitted by SLUGGO on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 9:18am.
If I had to be a fan of every single show a station aired I'd be out of options. Oh, we hate Bill Maher! I'm going to cancel HBO. If only I didn't really enjoy their most popular programming.
And I hate to break it to you but I'm not the object of your affection. Affliction, perhaps.
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Roping in clowns
Submitted by NotFondOfLibs on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 2:37am.
Yeah, it's possible for HBO to rope in a few clowns like sluggo. Enjoy it sluggo, it's entertainment for sluggards like you.
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Past funny !
Submitted by AGreer on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 12:35am.
A "fart in the bathtub" joke gets tired after a while !
I'm tired .
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Submitted by Kuso Jiji on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 12:48am.
Thought about subscribing to HBO but as long as Maher is in their line up, I'm spending my entertainment dollars elsewhere.
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Dump HBO
Submitted by HardRightTurn on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 1:01am.
Let's make September 1st dump HBO day. Make a statement. Spread the word.
To more fully comprehend the Left, one must read "Leftism As Psychopathy" by John Ray, M.A., Ph.D. Caution, it might scare you a little bit.
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This means one more year without HBO in my...
Submitted by jawebster1 on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 2:30am.
house. What sort of depraved people like to watch Bill Maher and are there enough depraved people willing to subscribe to HBO in order to watch him? Just wondering.
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HBO makes it easy
Submitted by NotFondOfLibs on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 2:33am.
HBO's decision to renew Bill Maher makes it easy to not subscribe to their pitiful channel. Thanks HBO, and good luck with that. Haven't missed you in years.
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The Reason I No Longer Subscribe for HBO
Submitted by scottyusmc on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 5:37am.
Gave up HBO because of their bias and determination to put this crap out. For their few good projects like True Blood, I get the series on DVD when they come out.
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if you have HBO...you are paying Bill Maher's salary!
Submitted by thescoots on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 8:38am.
Wake up, conservatives!....If you are an HBO subscriber....you might as well watch Maher. You are paying him either way. If you think watching other programs on HBO and ignoring his show is doing any good....think again. He is paid by the network...not by advertisers or sponsers. Better yet...why not just write a check out to ACORN, the AFL-CIO, SEIU or the Democrat Party? That is where your money is going anyhow....through trickle-up donations by the Hollywood crowd. Nothing on HBO is so entertaining or useful that makes it worth financing Bill Maher's lifestyle and bully pulpit....absolutely nothing!
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Not by choice
Submitted by jon_torlin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 9:51am.
Sometimes there might not be a choice if it's part of a bundled package or if the cable is part of the rent of an apartment like it is at my place. It's free cable (and I get free internet, high speed using Cat 6 ethernet) but again, it's part of my apartment rent. It's 120 extra dollars I'm not spending a month(not the same as saving 120 a month, I only saved that the first time the bills stopped)
So I don't have a whole lotta choice when it comes to the channel lineup, I got 2 HBO channels. Could get more if I bought a converter box but I didn't want to spend the extra money. I'm fine with what I have and I don't usually watch HBO anyway. Seems like every time I flip to that channel, Maher's face pops up and I switch it to another channel, ANY channel.
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Maher? Who Cares?
Submitted by PaleHorse on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 9:38am.
Long time NB reader. I still can't figure out the obsession with Maher. Sure, he's a complete loser, but he's an almost nonexistent loser. There's an article a day about him on here for no good reason. He's on a Premium Channel and his audience is minimal. Literally couldn't be easier to ignore his drivel. If he wasn't covered on these pages, I'd never have to hear about him.
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I agree that Maher should be ignored
Submitted by Lipton on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:06am.
as should Kathy Griffin. The guests on his show who spew vile hatred should be called to task depending on their relative prominence in MSM or pop culture. If Maher does any more stints on the Sunday news shows (which he won't do as long as George Will will be ont the show) than yes he should be covered.
As it is I think it is best to treat him as we do a wad of gum on the sidewalk on a hot day.
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BM(not bowel movement,Bill Maher)
Submitted by adamsmith on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 9:56am.
Actually it's the same thing. Thank God this Commie A-hole is on again close to this upcoming election. He's the perfect poster child for the Progressive Liberal Commies who can't do math, and math is important in this election. The more vile and idiotic he is, the better. The world gets to see just how stupid Americans can be. He regularly calls Americans stupid, unknowingly leading the charge. He's America's shallowest thinker and his arguments are hysterically uninformed and stupid. It's obvious to anyone watching when the applause light goes on, and his small army of trained Commie seals come to life having no idea what he's even talking about. It's the best comedy on TV, as the host is the biggest joke of all.......
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That's Entertainment!
Submitted by E.S.Blofeld on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 10:49am.
The clown with his pants falling down
Or the dance that's a dream of romance
Or the scene where the villain is mean
That's entertainment
The lights on the lady in tights
Or the bride with a guy on the side
Or the ball where she gives him her all
That's entertainment
The plot can be hot, simply teeming with sex
A gay divorcee who is after her ex
It can be Oedipus Rex
Where a chap kills his father
And causes a lot of bother
The clerk who is thrown out of work
By the boss, who is thrown for a loss
By the skirt who is doin' him dirt
The world is a stage
The stage is a world of entertainment
It might be a fight like you see on the screen
A swain getting slain for the love of a queen
Some Shakespearian scene
Where a ghost and a prince meet
And everyone ends in mincemeat
The gag may be waving the flag
That began with a mystical hand
Hip hooray, the American way
The world is a stage
The stage is a world of entertain...ment...
From the 1950's no doubt!!!
"Isn't it pretty to think that way?"-EH
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I heard the show was being renamed....
Submitted by almostacowboy on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 4:22pm.
"Real Slime starring Bill Maher".
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Dear HBO, That is *not* how
Submitted by Free Stinker on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 4:49pm.
Dear HBO,
That is *not* how to get me to sign-up. Don't you recall that I dropped HBO because of this clown?
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Healthy Travel: Fruit and Seed Snack Bread
Good morning!
How are ya today? This morning I've got a fantastic guest post for you from Leanne from Healthful Pursuit. You may remember her Getting to Know Yourself Nutritionally post from back when I was away in Italy, and lately she's been cooking up some major deliciousness in her kitchen. She also just went on an adventure to India where she learned what life at an ashram is all about, did a ton of yoga, and even took an Indian cooking class! Leanne is a genius when it comes to creating recipes that are suitable for people that prefer gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets. You're about to find all of this out for yourself, because here she is to tell you all about how she stays healthy when traveling… and there's a tasty recipe in it for you too. Over to Leanne!
Good morning, everyone! My name's Leanne. I'm the holistic nutritionist behind Healthful Pursuit, a healthy gluten-free and dairy-free food blog where I share my passion for a balanced lifestyle.
Last time I visited Eat-Spin-Run-Repeat, Angela was enjoying Milan with her family and we were chatting about food journaling. Once again, Angela is off exploring the world; this time bopping around with the kangaroos, and asked if I'd be open to coming to visit again. As if she even had to ask!
In keeping with the traveling theme, I wanted to share a couple of travel favorites with all of you. I recently had the opportunity to go to India for a month, to live at an ashram in Kerala, stay with a local family on the beach, and tour the streets of Mumbai… all by myself. It was a life changing experience that's made me fall madly in love with India, view the world in a completely different way, and resulted in some pretty drastic changes in my personal life.
I was so nervous to do this trip alone. My fears ranged from concerns about my safety, luggage, airports, muggings, leaving my family behind, travel plans, meeting new people, availability of gluten-free, healthy food, you name it. Out of all of the things I was worried about, food seemed to be the only area I could prepare for to lower my anxiety.
I collected quite the stockpile of packaged health products, meal planned my days to ensure I hadn't missed anything, and prepared a bunch of baked goods so I'd never feel like I was out of options to eat. Of the healthy baked treats I brought with me my favorites were:
Healthy charms cereal
I didn't have any almond milk with me, so I mixed egg protein powder with water and used it as a high protein 'milk' base. That, or I just snacked on the cereal with some nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
Vegan banana bread animal crackers
These came in handy when I was craving something sweet. There were many sweet shops along the way, but every biscuit, cake and cookie had wheat in them.
Maple cinnamon protein pancakes
I froze a big batch of these pancakes – minus the apples, before I left. They managed to last the first 3 days of my trip. There's nothing quite like being in a scary new city and starting the day off with a home cooked breakfast!
And last but certainly not least, was this fruit and seed snack bread I created the morning I left for India. How I had the ability to write down the recipe, let alone bake just hours before I left is beyond me. Nevertheless, I'm happy that I saved it and get to share it with you today!
Fruit and Seed Snack Bread
Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free, Refined sugar free, Yeast free, Corn free, Nut free
A vegan and gluten-free snack bread loaded with dried fruit and seeds! Each slice has over 5 grams of fiber and packs great for school, the gym, or a trip around the world.
Yield: One 8 x 4 x 2.5-inch loaf
Servings: 10
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- 3/4 cup chickpea flour
- 1/2 cup brown rice flour
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp gluten-free baking soda
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan rock salt
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 tbsp unpasteurized honey or brown rice syrup (to keep vegan)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup mixture of dried cherries, cranberries, dates, figs, raisins, and apricots
- 1/2 cup mixture of sunflower seeds, pepita seeds and hemp seeds
- Preheat oven to 375F and line an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper across both sides for easy lifting.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Add wet. The consistency should be similar to a muffin.
- Add dried fruit and seeds.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until sides begin to brown and the top will be cracked and toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, lift from the pan and place on a cooling rack for 20 minutes before cutting with a sharp knife.
Nutrition info for one slice:
This bread is absolutely to die for! It's so jam-packed with seeds and fruit that you don't need much to satisfy your sweet tooth. It traveled really well with me and made for a great conversation starter and trading item with other travelers when I needed supplies.
If you're interested in healthy travel, I've written a bunch of different posts about it in the past year. From backpacking essentials, packing for a road trip, and how to stay on track when you're living out of a hotel. And, for more healthy treats and whole food eats, feel free to stop by Healthful Pursuit and say hi, connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, or visit my YouTube channel for healthful tips and advice!
Have a fabulous day!
Are you running to the kitchen yet?! Thanks so much for these tips Leanne! I can't wait to make all of these when I get back home from Australia! So tell me, friends….
What are your favourite travel-friendly snacks?
How do you stay healthy when you're away from home?
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oh, it looks delicious. I need to try it. Can I use only chickpea flour or sub the brown rice flour with a different one?
Hi Izabela – I haven't tried the recipe any other way, but that's not to say it wouldn't work. Brown rice flour is similar to buckwheat, millet and quinoa, so you could try swapping it out with those. Or yes, give it a go with 100% chickpea flour. If you do try it, I'd love to know how it works out for you!
thanks, I will let you know
Thanks for sharing. I am traveling to France in May and am looking for some healthy snacks for breakfast and to fuel us up for all the walking we will surely be doing! On a recent trip to Montreal… I cut up lots of vegetables, brought some hummus (we had access to a fridge) and also made up a batch of raw energy bars and quinoa granola. Great to have on hand.
Hummus is brilliant! I was craving hummus like crazy when I was in India. Surprisingly, it was really hard to find! I managed to find some on my very last night. Better late than never I suppose!
I don't eat a lot of bread but I love bread with a lot of seeds and mix-ins like dried fruit..great recipe..I am def saving this one! Thanks! p.s. I am so happy Leanne was one your guests, I have missing her blog..headed over now!
WOW that fruit and seed snack bread looks delicious. USually a bar like that, or a similar trail mix, is what I like to bring with me when I travel, so I'm definitely saving this recipe!
Yum, trail mix is awesome for traveling! I had a bunch with me in India that I'd made with some green raisins I purchased there. I'd never had green raisins until then. My goodness, they're delicious!
Wow! I'm amazed at how 'free' that bread is–looks delicious, and I love that it has no refined sugar in it while being vegan.
I'm totally making this! Probably in the next couple of hours actually!! ):
Yay!! Hi Leanne! One of my favorite bloggers on one of my new favorite blogs! This bread looks incredible. Love the ingredients, too.
When I travel, I tend to bring lots of homemade things like gluten-free muffins, trail mix, air popped pop corn, dried and fresh fruit, some healthy chocolate treats, etc.
I stay healthy when I am away by packing my travel yoga mat no matter where I go, and finding time to squeeze yoga and meditation in every single day, no matter where in the world I am.
Staying healthy away from home is hard, but I try to pack lots of snacks so that I always have a healthy alternative! Lots of nuts, fruit that is easy to pack and durable (like apples and not usually bananas because they always end up smashed at the bottom of my purse or bag), and bars like thinkThin.
Ugh the banana at the bottom of the bag trick. That's the worst!
So first off all, I miss you and your blog Leanne!! That sounds like such an absolutely wonderful experience. It takes some serious guts to travel to a foreign country all on your own. But I'm certain you can away with so much more knowledge about yourself and the world!
Going to check out your healthy charms cereal right now! That sounds fantastic!
I am terrible about prepping ahead nutritionally when traveling! I usually just try to make up for bad choices before and after my trip by eating really well. Hopefully one day I'll get better about it… I just never plan ahead early enough to actually make something ahead of time.
Hi Leanne,
LOVE this recipe! I know you mentioned it travels/keeps well. How long would you say it stays fresh for? And can I keep it out at room temp. or should I refrigerate it if I can? Many thanks!
Hi Stephanie! Sorry I'm just getting to your comment now. It kept for a week for me. I had it unrefrigerated for the first 4 days and it was fine. Alternatively, you could make it into a biscotti (just slice it up and return it to the oven for another 15 minutes or so) so that it lasts longer. Hope that helps!


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North Gate Grill Details
Dining Style:
Casual Dining
(202) 737-1333
Hours of Operation:
Open daily for BREAKFAST: 6:30am - 11:00am, and LUNCH: 11:00am - 3:00pm.
Statler Lounge: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options:
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Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
Executive Chef:
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16th and K Street NW
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Located steps away from the north gate of the White House, the all-new North Gate Grill at Capital Hilton pays homage to all-American cuisine with home-style dishes boasting farm-fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
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The evening began with the sound
level for the music increasing dramatically on several occasions -- so loud we could not hear ourselves. We had to ask the manager several times to turn it down. He always complied quickly but it was disruptive nonetheless. One of our guests ordered a drink that the bar tried to remake with a different ingredient because they were missing one. Awful. Should not have tried to pass it off. Service was so so. The food was the best part but some of the "small" plates would better be described as "minuscule" plates. Would not go back."
Dined on 5/30/2014
From the moment my large office
group arrived, we were made to feel like they were waiting just for us. We were seated in front of the large windows, which I previously requested. Immediately, the servers began to ask for our drink orders and promptly returned with them. The food orders were handled the same way. Yet, we were not made to feel rushed. Before going to North Gate Grill, I had never been in a large group at a restaurant where every individual diner was made to feel like they were important. The food was very good, and overall the service was top notch. Thank you for making our office's celebration perfect. "
Dined on 4/23/2014
This place was in the hotel and
the wait staff were on their toes because the place was really busy. However, they were helping each other which helped customers not to wait too long for service."
Dined on 4/3/2014
Last minute reservation for ten
(adults and children), but there was only one other couple seated when we arrived Sat late PM. It was nice to have all their attention, so service was good. The dining area is bathed in light with a green-house-like wall. The radiation made me uncomfortable after a while. It is an attractive room and there's adequate spacing among the tables. The kids got fries with their meals and they were visually appealing in the little metal baskets, and quite tasty. They only had two chardonnays by the glass, and the Votre Sante was not my style; the Acacia was fine. Sandwiches, salads, and mains: we got it all and everyone cleared their plates. Well done."
Dined on 3/8/2014
Of all the restaurant choices I
have around the 15th to 17th & K St area, I pick this one for working lunches -- where I need to hear and be heard by dining companions. The ambiance is bright, contemporary and pleasant, with large windows looking out onto 16th Street. The service is excellent. These servers are true professionals -- most of them have been with this restaurant and its predecessor for many years. It's a hotel restaurant that doesn't feel like one. I travel a lot and know what most hotel restaurants are like. Plus the food here is above average."
Dined on 2/25/2014
Northgate is great for lunches
with clients and business partners. The room is bright and pleasant. The noise level is perfect for conversation. The waitstaff are professional and discreet. I've had a number of items off the lunch menu and I've never been disappointed. Nice presentation."
Dined on 1/29/2014
We had a pleasant experience. The
food was good with the basics found at many other hotel brunch spots: fruit, omelette station, muffins, etc. Interesting option = baked french toast, which was like a bread pudding. We had an extra-friendly server. For $22, a decent deal downtown."
Dined on 1/26/2014
So, it started off with the
host....he looked extremely overwhelmed when we came in. He said we had a reservation for 4 even though I clearly reserved a table for five. He was wandering around trying to figure out what to do with us and then brought us to a table that wasn't ready. When we sat down we were given three menus to share among the five of us. We were never given two more menus. Then it took forever before our server came to take drink order. One of us ordered sparkling water and was brought tap water. Our server also assumed our appetizer order was our entree order. We were at this restaurant entirely too long for a business lunch. The crab soup was cold. The rest of the food was fine, but we will not be going back."
Dined on 1/14/2014
If you are looking for a quiet
lunch, as to be seated in the back room. It is the same attractive place but it Is much less used and quiet."
Dined on 12/13/2013
This is a fine place for lunch.
Nothing special, but no complaints. Service was lovely. Good atmosphere for a business lunch. And the Cobb salad was dee- lish!"
Dined on 10/23/2013
Large open area with grand
windows. Good list of choices on the menu. The food is good and the presentation is attractive. Tables are not too close making a business discussion comfortable."
Dined on 10/22/2013
Nice breakfast buffet. Good food,
nothing really outstanding that I haven't had in other bruch buffets in a hotel."
Dined on 10/5/2013
Needed a quiet spot for a business
lunch near the Hilton, where two of our party were attending a conference. We had planned on dining outside of the hotel, but were swayed by good reviews and inclement weather. Turned out to be a great choice--good food, attentive service, and reasonable prices. The dining room was spacious, had an open feel with the large windows along 16th St., and is one of those rare restaurants where you can carry on a conversation without competing with the ambient noise level. Recommended!"
Dined on 6/7/2013
Went here with a group of 7,
needing a relatively quick lunch, not too heavy or fancy, and somewhat near L or K streets. North Gate Grille, a hotel restaurant, got the job done. Food was good, very nice salad entrees, a few good appetizers - hummus was quite good, calamari good enough (not greasy or soggy, but nothing special); the service was exceptionally fast, unobtrusive, but attentive. Well done for a quick lunch with a good sized group - something for everyone."
Dined on 5/19/2013
If this restaurant didn't suffer
from the stigma of being in a hotel (the Capital Hilton, to be precise), it would be packed all the time - a sunny, handsome room with big windows, tables far apart, a diverse general American menu, good service, a solid kitchen and reasonable prices (given the K Street location, etc) all combine to make this one of my favorite lunch places. They have a great Sunday brunch too. I really have nothing negative to say. OK, maybe the food isn't inspired, at the cutting edge of cuisine, but that's not why you go here. If you want a reliable, good tasting, pleasant meal, this is a great downtown option."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Hotel Restaurant. good location.
Decent lunch. Relaxed atmosphere."
Dined on 4/26/2013
This is a very nice spot for
lunch, located in the Capital Hilton. Menu is basic but with some excellent choices. Staff is extremely attentive."
Dined on 4/23/2013
Great lunch meeting spot, and I'd
try it for dinner. Room between tables, so you don't feel like others are listening to your conversation. Yummy bread! I had organic salmon salad -- the salmon just about melted in my mouth. My group of four loved it. We'll be back!"
Dined on 1/29/2013
This is nothing more than a hotel
restaurant. The food was unremarkable, and outrageously overpriced for what it was. The service was rushed but polite. If I had to kill time in a hotel, this would be a fine place to do it, but I wouldn't go again for the food or the experience."
Dined on 1/10/2013
Great location but not much to the
restaurant. Important for a good hotel to have a restaurant and the Hilton is making the effort. The Mushroom Bisque was exceptional. Menu was slight but adequate.."
Dined on 1/9/2013
Nice courses and very tasty
food. After a little overflooding of my glass of wine, the waiter recompleted it, and has not been charged. Good location when visiting White House area."
Dined on 12/25/2012
The North Gate Grill replaced
Twig's about a year ago when ownership of the Capitol Hilton changed. It is rarely crowded when I've been there. The new decor is very pleasing..open & bright. The menu is simple with good salads and sandwiches. Most of the servers have been there for many years and are both pleasant and efficient. Someone from management nearly always stops by the table to ask about customer satisfaction. I take some clients here and have staff luncheons. I highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 12/20/2012
Great lunch spot! Very
conveniently located with good food, and a bright decor with natural light."
Dined on 11/29/2012
We arrived a couple of minutes
early and were immediately met by the hostess who made us feel totally at home. Within seconds our server had water and our drink order with a very good overview of the lunch specials. A must have is the artichoke and goat cheese ravioli decadent but just right for lunch."
Dined on 11/29/2012
A real surprise -- an excellent
restaurant in a hotel lobby! You would expect the restaurant in a big downtown convention hotel like the Hilton to cater to a captive audience of tourists and conventioneers - but the North Gate Grill is a handsome, bright room with a solid kitchen that makes a perfect venue for a business or social lunch. Service was professional and unobtrusive, the salads and lunch entrees are inventively displayed so they don't look boring , and the overall quality is excellent. I don't understand why this place isn't more crowded; it's only a tiny bit more expensive than other nearby options and in return you get a pleasant room with tables far apart."
Dined on 11/28/2012
It's a beautiful restaurant,
comfortable because it's airy and spacious. We were there for lunch with a group, and the restaurant was practically empty -- but the food and service were great. My salmon tacos were a little odd -- too much onion, tiny crispy taco shells, messy to eat -- but everything else looked good."
Dined on 11/10/2012
Took a chance holding a lunch
meeting at an unfamiliar venue, but North Gate exceeded all expectations! Service was attentive without being disruptive and our meals were great!"
Dined on 11/2/2012
Food and service were excellent.
Server did not hover but seemed to know just when to stop by. I rated very good rather than excellent because it is rather pricey for lunch. I knew that ahead of time and chose it because I was celebrating a friend's birthday. Our entrees, one glass of wine each, and each had dessert and coffee came to $96 plus tip. No way can I do that very often on a secretary's salary, but this was a rare treat and we thoroughly enjoyed it."
Dined on 9/4/2012
Went for lunch. Had been there
prior to re-do and definitely like the changes - the dining area is brighter and seems more welcoming. Staff is very attentive. We ordered the crab cake sandwich and pulled pork sandwich. Both were delicious and came with either a side salad, fries, or homemade potato chips and 1/2 of a huge delicious pickle. Prices are standard for your DC hotel restaurants but portions were generous. We could converse in a normal tone and didn't feel rushed. On the other hand, we didn't have to wait long for the food to come out or to get the bill - sometimes a drawback when you've only got an hour for lunch. Very pleasant atmosphere and service. Highly recommend and will go back."
Dined on 8/8/2012
The bread brought to the table was
moldy and the calamari was unimpressive and not well prepared. Service was good."
Dined on 4/13/2012
Still has an "unfinished" feeling
in the decor and the website is way out of date."
Dined on 2/10/2012
Good food and service. It is in
the Hilton Hotel, so I was skeptical about going at first."
Dined on 4/19/2011
A friend and I went there for
lunch. Twigs is a favorite of my mother's and her friends. So we decided to try it out. We were very impressed. I will definitely be going again!"
Dined on 4/8/2011
I hold breakfast meetings at Twigs
on a fairly regular basis. The food and service are always good. The breakfast buffet is wonderful. Nice atmosphere and quiet enough to hold conversations. The staff is great. This past time, I was supposed to meeting with four people and at the last minute, 15 showed up. The staff handled the change perfectly."
Dined on 4/5/2011
I had a business meeting over
breakfast at Twigs during a recent conference. The selections and food are pretty standard for a nice hotel restaurant breakfast. The servers seem so thinly staffed that they're struggling to keep up with a really, really busy morning."
Dined on 2/18/2011
The food was, despite a new menu,
good but nothing extraordinary. Not disappointed, though, because it was what I had expected. This is a wonderful place for a business lunch even though it was a bit noisy this time. We had waiters hovering at the beginning but, at the end, we couldn't find anyone."
Dined on 12/14/2010
It was quiet, which is all that I
can say good about it!!!!! Food was ok (nothing special) and VERY OVER-PRICED for what you get!!!!!! including $5.00 for ok (not especially good) coffee Service was over-attentive!"
Dined on 9/27/2010
Overpriced lunch for nondescript
menu with mediocre food. Service and atmosphere are fine."
Dined on 9/24/2010
Wide range of choices. Good food.
Very expensive. A hotel needs someplace you can get a hamburger or eat lunch for under $20."
Dined on 5/24/2010
Twigs was a favorite lunch spot
for many years, so I looked forward to a business lunch there after a long absence. I had the famed seafood salad and it was dreadful. The scallops and shrimp were tasteless and the tuna was so overcooked and dry to be uneatable. Indeed, one of my companions had the same salad and placed the tuna on a side dish and covered it with a napkin. He said, "It needed a decent burial." It looked like a dark gray hockey puck (with a similar consistency). My other companion had the navy bean soup and grilled cheese, which he said was fine. But life is too short to go back, sad to say."
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Black cats, green-faced witches, zombies and goblins don't scare me nearly as much as the realization that Christmas and Hanukkah are only a few short shopping weeks away. Although you may be up to your eyeballs in Halloween treats and pumpkins, carving out a little time to prepare for the winter holidays may be the biggest trick to staying ahead of the seasonal chaos this year.
If you find yourself scrambling each year for last-minute groceries and gifts, you're not alone. According to Richard A. Feinberg, a professor of consumer sciences and retailing at Purdue University, holiday shoppers procrastinate even more than they think. While urban legend proclaims the day after Thanksgiving as the busiest shopping day of the year, Feinberg found that the 22nd and 23rd of December were the two busiest shopping days of 2001, and that half of all holiday shopping occurred during the two weeks just before Christmas - a close call even for the savviest of Santas. Aside from getting your tasks taken care of, working ahead can actually make holiday shopping enjoyable, decorating more fun, and entertaining easier.
Try out these time-saving secrets of the season with your family this year to head off havoc and make your holidays merry and bright:
Give early. Are you going to see your family for Thanksgiving? Are out-of-towners arriving next week? Check a few tasks off your list by rounding up gifts for those you'll see before the holidays, and capitalize on your opportunities to give early. It's a great way to ignite the spirit of the season with your family and friends, avoid shipping hassles and extra costs, and check at least a few people off your gift list early on. Or, consider buying gifts from mail order or online catalogs and get a start on your orders right now. Since most holiday catalogs have been out since early October, place your orders as soon as possible, before the inventory runs out, and while you can ship your packages without worrying about rush charges or delivery dates.
Get wrapped up in organization. Do you have enough paper? Name tags? Ribbon and bows? Clean out that wrapping paper box now and get rid of the scraps and pieces from last year. Select just one or two large rolls of wrapping paper to cut down on clutter and stock up on ribbons, bows, name tags, packing paper, boxes and mailing tape. Set aside a place to organize a wrapping station, perfect for wrapping presents as you buy them.
Coordinate your calendar. Enlarge a copy of your monthly calendar for November, December, and January, and hang it in a place where all can see. Schedules fill fast, so mark in important dates as soon as you know them, as well as deadlines for grocery shopping and time for gift hunting, house cleaning, tree trimming, and even hot chocolate drinking. The more time you allot now, the less chance of running out in the next few weeks.
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Members of the Hall County Fire Department Dive Team pulled a man's body from Lake Lanier on Sunday.
The Hall County Sheriff's Office identified the man as Robert Armistead, 54, of Lawrenceville.
Armistead's body was found after the dive team responded to a call of a capsized boat in the area of Aqualand Marina around 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
The team located the overturned jon boat, which was originally spotted by a man who was walking his dog. The boat was 12 to 14 feet long about 10 feet away from shore.
Divers first found fishing tackle and later discovered Armistead's body. Crews wrapped up their search around 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon.A spokesperson for the Hall County Sheriff's Department said no foul play was suspected.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is investigating the drowning.
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy on Armistead to determine his cause of death.
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Darien Georgia, is a great destination to relax and enjoy southern hospitality and small town life along the Georgia coast. Photographers, artists and nature enthusiests love this hiostoric town. Shrimp boats docked along the river, together with unique shops, art galleries, antique shops and some of the best restaurants on the east coast will make you feel like you have gone back to a simpler time but with allthe amenities of modern day. If the outdoors is what you are looking for, Darien has world class fishing, boating, kayaking, and birding. And some of the best seafood you will find.
Darien is the second oldest planned city in Georgia and is located just off Interstate 95 between Savannah and Jacksonville, FL. Darien is the site of Fort King George, at one time the most southern outpost of the colonies andhome to GeneralOglethorpe's Scottish Highlanders. Darien is filled with Southern Charm, history andthe natural beauty of it's diverse ECO system. A boat tour along the Darien or Altamaha Rivers with a local guide will leave you stunned at the natural beauty and abundance of history.
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Legend has it that in the waters of the Altamaha, near the city of Darien, there is a strange creature. The Altamaha-ha often described as having snake or eel-like qualities and said to travel the river and streams in an undulating fashion. It is said to have a tail that is horizontal, rather than vertical, like that of a porpoise. Others who have seen the animal say that it has dull gray skin and looks to be spotted in some places. It appears ever so often and sightings of this creature go back to the times of the Tama Indians long before the Scottish Highlanders arrived
Pirates! Yes, Edward Teach, AKA Black Beard, the pirate and other near-do-wells ounce roamed these waters near Darien. On occasion they return to board tour boats and try their best to lure the unsuspecting away.....
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In October 1735, a band of Highland Scots sailed from Inverness on the Prince of Wales. The men were trained Highland warriors, among the world's finest fighting soldiers and specially selected by Oglethorpe. The Highlanders restored Fort King George and named their town Darien after the ill-fated expedition by their countrymen to the Isthmus of Darien in Panama in 1697.
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Featuring a brass and wood king sized bed, intimate sitting area, large private bath with a double shower and jetted tub for two. Gaze over the marsh and tidal creeks from your balcony. Other amenities include bath robes, refrigerator,microwave. Would you like a rose petal turn down, fresh flowers or a chilled bottle of your favorite beverage on your arrival? Just let us know. $156/night
Heart of pine floor, paneling and king size bed appointed with a Jacobien Rose pattern comforter with these accommodations you feel like you've stolen the captain's quarters. Large private bath with soaking tub, shower combo…but there's more! Wet bar, mini-frige, microwave and you're having Parrot Head dreams. The seafarer can be combined with the Blue Room (Queen bed and twin bed) to make a two-bedroom suite to accommodate a family or couples traveling together. $149/night
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Fabulous gourmet kitchen with every amenity including wine cooler, dishwasher and every kitchen appliance you will need. Large dining room, greatroom with fireplace. Master bedroom with huge spa bath and jetted tub. Dining, greatroom and master bed room open to deck with relaxing vista of marsh leading to Hudson Creek. Boat dock available. Pool includes area for entertaining, outside shower and half bath. Includes gas grill, enclosed garage and spacious work or sitting area. Please call if interested in this cottage. The cottage is 1.5 miles from the blue Heron Inn. Breakfast not included unless other arrangements made. Not appropriate for children under the age of 12.Large master suite opens onto wrap around deck. Four bedroom (2 queen, king, 2 twin) three bath, If you are looking for a peaceful place to relax you will find it in this 3000 sq ft home. Check our "location" tab for this property. (across the marsh fro Blue heron Inn) Self catering, breakfast not included unless prior arrangements are made
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The U.S. Supreme Court appeared divided during oral arguments on Monday in a challenge to Arizona's proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration.
Swing voter Anthony M. Kennedy asked questions sympathetic to both sides, the New York Times reports. The Los Angeles Times, the National Law Journal and the Washington Post also have coverage.
At issue is whether Arizona could add the citizenship requirement after Congress passed the National Voter Registration Act, known as the motor voter law. The federal law directed the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to create a federal voter registration form that could be submitted by mail. Would-be voters filling out the form are asked to swear they are U.S. citizens, but they are not required to show proof.
Justice Antonin Scalia suggested it would be fine for a state to ensure the integrity of its voting system when the federal form is lacking. "When the commission fails to do what enables the state to assess qualifications, the state will do it. No problemo."
"So it's under oath," he said of the form. "Big deal. If you're willing to violate the voting laws, I suppose you're willing to violate the perjury laws." Scalia continued the point later in the argument. "Under oath is not proof at all," he said. "It's just a statement."
The lawyer for groups challenging the law, Patricia Millett of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, disagreed. "Statements under oath in a criminal case are proof beyond a reasonable doubt" leading to convictions and executions, she said.
The case is Arizona vs. Inter-Tribal Council.
Prior coverage:
ABAJournal.com: "Retired Justice O'Connor played a role in Arizona case to be argued Monday"
ABAJournal.com: "Arizona's Citizenship Requirement for Federal Voting to Be Reviewed by Supreme Court"
ABA Journal: "Justices will probe Arizona's voter registration law"
Updated at 12:12 p.m. to explain role of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by jll888 Excellent SPG Recognition I was following a tour group to check in this hotel which I believe the room rate paying by the tour operator is way below the standard rate. But to our suprise, when I mentioned I was a SPG Platinum member, the front desk officer was offering me an upgrade to a suite! Among our group, I am the only one that staying in the Suite while the rest was just getting a standard room. What a compliment by SPG Elite Member benefit. Guess they are wondering why I am so special to get a suite room with the same price paying for the tour. September 8, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by espresso3shot Adequate stay Had guaranteed reservation with request for high floor, away from elevators, late arrival. No recognition of SPG Status; received room on 2nd floor near elevator. During check-in, was not told of amenties or "green" options. Went to elevator and discovered that the hotel has SPG floors. Went back to ask for higher floor -- told that hotel had no openings (no attempt to work with me for 4 night stay). In contrast, checkout was easy, courteous and efficient. Cannot comment on amenities due to work schedule. October 15, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Wiktoria84 Fantastic service The staff and service is great. They always recognize me and greet me, and if I need something it arrives at my room within minutes (even if it is in the middle of the night). Gym is ok. Pool looks nice. The 2 things that could make this hotel are: - lounge upgrade - I enjoy the dishes that I served, but it would be great if there was more variety. Especially the breakfast choice is extremely limited -air conditioners - they are really loud, luckily I could do without as it was not that hot. August 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by jc82 perfect weekend getaway This facility is the perfect weekend getaway. The rates actually go down on the weekends . there are several attractions within just a few miles of the hotel. I came to down for my daughters b-day we spent the day at great america. and came back to the hotel to enjoy their beautiful pool area which is salt water by the way. the staff is friendly and makes you feel right at home. both donald and odessa are awesome and truly standout out as an asset to the team. thank you for your hard work September 20, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by DJ2014 Simply Outstanding staff...!! Check in and free upgrade to suite were a breeze. The Front Desk staff were very nice and helpful. Called housekeeping for help three times in 15 minutes for three separate requests (my bad). The lady who helped us showed no signs of frustration and had a great smile even after the third time and more...when she left after the third time she asked me to call her if I needed something else!! June 30, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Bargainshopper Great hotel in Milpitas I was staying at the hotel for the company's party and I'm glad that I made the right decision. The room is clean and big, with a king size bed, a desk and a sizable flat screen TV (i.e. 36"+). The price - during the holiday season - is a deal and a half. The staff is trustworthy and friendly. I left a piece of jewelry (although not expensive), and when I remembered 3 days later, I called the hotel and it's still there for me to pick up. The only downside to this hotel is the catering food (for the party) which was less than par, and the movie rental was expensive. My husband didn't see the screen well and he accidentally clicked on the rental button. When we checked out, the rental fee for one movie was $17.99, which equal to the price of purchasing one. Other than that, I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone who come Milpitas/San Jose area. December 19, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Leon40 OK, but overpriced Cons - The hotel was nice, the room was clean overall except for the bed. As I was turning in for the night, I pulled the covers back and saw several small dried blood drops in the sheet. They looked dried, but the cleaning staff should have seen them. Also for having Starbucks coffee, my wife couldn't drink it it was so bad. Pros - Good location , staff was courteous, pool and spa looked nice, but it was too cold to use them. January 21, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by LauraR14 Great staff! The week of June 2nd, I thought I had left my phone charger in my room and when I returned June 9th, there was not one in lost and found. I could have left it elsewhere, but Charles went out of his way to come knock on my door and give me his personal phone charger for the week. As a person who travels each week and needs their phone, I felt this was above and beyond and I hope he gets recognized. Great service, I enjoy this hotel, especially with staff like that! June 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by 365RoadWarrior Much Improved I stopped using this hotel several years ago due to several disappointing qualities, including a hopeless fitness center, with poor equipment and short opening hours. The fitness center is now great, and other concerns have been resolved. Fine front desk staff and a nice Club Lounge. Facilities are clean and in good repair. Good SPG program recognition. Before leaving, I booked three more weeks. April 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by FlyIntl Great Service and Good Facilities The front desk staff was warm, welcoming and recognized my SPG Platinum status right away. My exective floor room was spacious and had a balcony (rare in hotels these days). The executive floor lounge is open 24 hours a day with a computer, tea coffee and cold drinks. The gym well was equipped. The outdoor pool was large enough to do laps. The meals at The Bistro were good. Overall, a good stay. September 6, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Alexander Love coming back Excellent staff! Good location next to all highways is a plus too. :-) Some room don't have a fridge, some don't have a working desk, room dining menu needs updating, but I always prefer this hotel against others in the area: due to the super-friendly staff it always feels like home. And for my points above: call and tell your needs in advance, they will always find the room, that fits you. October 21, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Jameson33 need to soundproof walls!!!! Nice location, but there was a dent in one of the queen bed. Not comfortable at all. Upstair neighbor was walking so loud late at night and early morning, so couldn't sleep. Safety was an issue for me. It was nice to have a car port when you get a cabana suite, but anyone can walk up to your door. You only need card key to use the pool, which you can put your arm through the hole and open it that way. Didn't feel safe at all. June 24, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Ben2012 Good for Milpitas/Fremont Despite the hotel name, this hotel is actually closer to the Milpitas/Fremont area. There is a big Asian community in the area, with restaurants and shopping. Hotel is a bit dated, but the staff is nice and friendly. Right next to the freeway, so the noise level is high if you open the window. The club lounge is convenient and exactly what you would expect with its services. March 31, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by 365RoadWarrior Management Cares I was here last week and wrote a review, noting one weakness - tardy food service in the morning in the Lounge, I returned again this week (which shows how much of a concern that "weakness" was) and the tardiness was almost completely eliminated. And another quibble too small to record in my online review was also fixed. Management also followed up with me to make sure things were "right". How often does that happen. Thanks to everyone who cared. I'll be back. June 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dogsaregreat Great Hotel/Service Clean hotel, professional staff, July 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by happygirl Will return My husband and I have stayed several times at this Sheraton. The rooms are large, clean and the bed is very, very comfortable. The pool, and weight room are great. All the hotel staff we encountered were very helpful. The shuttle to the airport was very convenient and on time. My only disappointment was the bar and restaurant service. September 20, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by zm2012 unreliable internet service stay after stay i stayed at this hotel in march. i could not use their internet without manual intervention by the "service" provider. Their excuse: I use an Apple laptop! I came back this week and had the same issue. Shift manager intervened personally and got me internet. their comment " still working on that Apple compatibility!" June 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by FloridaGary Very helpful staff We booked a cabana suite which happened to be on the third floor without elevator access. The night we arrived, the manager helped carry all the luggage (thirteen pieces) up to the third floor room and wouldn't accept any tips from us. The staff was very friendly and provided immediate assistance when requested. September 21, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 THIS HOTELS FEATURES SUCK NO FREE WIRELESS IS A REAL JOKE IN TECH CITY. I COULD OF TAPPED IN CISCO'S CONNECTION SINCE IT WAS DOWN THE STREET. I'M GLAD MY DAUGHTER WASN'T WITH US, SHE WOULD OF BEEN REAL DISAPPOINTED SHE COULDN'T OF USED HER IPAD ONLINE. AND GET A FRIDGE IN THOSE ROOMS AND A ICE MACHINE THAT WORKS. November 14, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Erika503 Very happy with hotel stay This was the first time I stayed at this hotel and will continue to book when I come to the area. I found the rooms very clean and check-in/check-out process very efficient. The employees with whom I came in contact were nice and professional. One feature I really took to was the "green" program. September 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by waylook Had a great stay (with great SPG Recognition) Check in was great. The staff was professional and very helpful with restaurant suggestions. As a gold member on a personal paid stay, I was upgraded to a very nice suite. Everything about my stay was very good. We did not have breakfast, so I cannot comment on that. October 23, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by DickNH Pleasantly surprised with with the new Fitness Center I use to travel frequently to the SJ Sheraton Hotel. I was very happy to find the new and improved fitness center. It had good natural light new equipment and a much more enjoyable enviroment. Although, not large it is adequate and a huge improvement over the prior room. September 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by MLD31 Loved the club floor! I was offered automatic upgrade because of gold status. I asked for a club floor upgrade and my request was granted! Thank you so much! I loved the club floor amenities. Breakfast was OK but evening snacks were excellent. January 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Way2Fast Wonderful hotel We were on the SPG floor and the rooms were very nicely decorated and the beds and pillows excellent. In fact the next night I stayed in a hotel in Hollywood that was 4 times more money and these beds were better. July 15, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ravstar Cable TV and SPG member recognition Cable TV was not functional for 2 nights in a row in spite of reporting the outage. SPG membership was not reconginized though I am a long time SPG member. Did not get a preference to stay in SPG reserved room. January 22, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by BusinessTraveler Unusable Internet The internet speeds are so slow, made it impossible to work from hotel. Tried both wired and wireless. In addition, the configuration with work space right next to TV is not business traveler friendly March 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bthai Recent Customer Service Experience at Sheraton San Jose This was my first time writing a hotel about a stay, and I feel compelled to just paste the letter I sent to the manager. Staff should come here for training: Dear Mr. Langley or Customer Service Representative, I recently stayed at the Sheraton San Jose Hotel in Milpitas and have to say that the personnel and the customer service they delivered was beyond expectations. I travel a lot and spend about 2 months out of the year in hotels, and I've never written about the service delivered by hotel staff, so this is a first for me. I was taken aback by the friendly, warm initial phone call to reserve my pick-up (I believe I spoke with Carol or Sharon). My ride to the hotel was entertaining and informative, as Ryan told me about things and sights to see in San Jose. He checked me in quickly and was also helpful when the printer jammed and greeted me and asked about my stay whenever we saw each other. The friendly and efficient service delivered by Kelly was also exemplary, as she set up a couple of taxi pick-ups for me on Sunday afternoon and then again for the following Monday. I didn't have to wait around, either -- just went about my business, checked later when I returned to the hotel, and everything was set up! The service staff at both the bistro and restaurant were also friendly and informative, but unfortunately, I forget their names. My decision to stay at the Sheraton San Jose was purely price-based, but, based on my experience this weekend, your property will be my only consideration whenever I'm in San Jose again. Thank you for a wonderful experience and I hope the quality of the service and friendliness of the staff will always be there when I happen to be around! Very gratefully yours, BT January 24, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ben2012 Good location Convenient location situated near many restaurants. June 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dave45 Great staff & rooms Our family always prefers to stay at Sheraton hotels but this is our favorite. Great staff, nice rooms and being close to our family - a great location. May 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by George my home away from home As always, I just spent 3 weeks at Sheraton San Jose in complete comfort, quietnessand privacy. Makes business travel much easier. Highly recommended. May 17, 2013


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PEORIA Ill -- Saturday afternoon, The Peoria Association of Pastors held an anti-violence community rally in front of Glen Oak Grade School.
It is held in conjunction with fathers day to stress the importance of fathers communicating with their children about gangs, drugs, and violence.
Area fathers had a chance to speak to the community's youth about issues concerning them.
"We're asking parents to tell their young people to not hang with the wrong ones, the ones who are creating and doing the wrong thing in the community," said Executive Director of the Peoria Association of Pastors Pastors, Harvey Burnett. "They're presenting the wrong message. Dissociate yourself with them, no matter how unpopular it may be. Fight for your own life."
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A Middleton Park House Wedding Story – Lisa and Davey
Lisa and Davie are just the cutest couple….friendly, warm and so welcoming on the day of theirView full post »
A Breaffy House Wedding Story – Lucy and Liam
A Welsh girl meets an Irish boy, they fall in love and the result is their lovely wedding in Breaffy House Resort. LucyView full post »
A Vienna Woods Story – Mairead and Robbie
Last year I got to photograph Mairead and Robbie's beautiful wedding in Vienna Woods, Cork. These two are such aView full post »
A Tower Hotel Wedding Story – Joanne and Thomas
I really enjoyed this wedding. It was one of my last weddings before Christmas last year but to look at the day youView full post »
A Breaffy House Resort Wedding Sneak Peak – Lucy and Thomas
Wedding season is in full swing and just as the weather is heating up as well! So to set you up for the weekend here isView full post »
A Lyrath Estate Wedding Story – Clare and Shane
My sister got married in the Lyrath Estate, so I always love going back there to photograph weddings, it brings backView full post »
A Durrow Castle Wedding Story – Isabel and Daniel
This wedding was real treat to photograph. They say the New Year brings new beginnings andView full post »
A Brehon & Angsana Spa Killarney Wedding – Marie and Loughlin
When I met Marie and Loughlin last year in Cork city we seemed to click straight away and chatted for ages about theirView full post »
Trim Castle Wedding Story – Sneak Peak
Last week I had the pleasure of photographing Amy and Paul's beautiful wedding at Trim Castle Hotel. It was such aView full post »