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Like many addictions, mine flourished in Las Vegas. My mother, father, and brother and I vacationed annually there from the time I was eightyes, this is where my family, a foursome from Salt Lake City, came to bond. My dad, whose Rain Man penchant for numbers lent itself to blackjack, appreciated the then metropolitan thrum of Vegas. At the posh Desert Inn where we stayed, men wore suits and ties to dinner and the tables, but just outside on the Strip, good oldfashioned vulgarity held swaylow-stakes craps, saggy-kneed cocktail waitresses past their prime, the smell of cigarette smoke mixed with cheap whiskeyshould my parents choose to indulge once they had sequestered my big brother and me in our room to watch movies and eat sundaes delivered by room service waiters. We continued our yearly pilgrimage to the land of eternal sleaze and glitz, and as the Strip changed from a money-cultured adult fantasyland to a family-friendly block punctuated by kitsch theme-park hotels, so did the purpose of our trips. At least for my mother and me.
By the time I was 23, Las Vegas had morphed into a shopping holy land. Monolithic hotels like the Bellagio and Caesars Palace housed luxury mini malls, their gleaming windows goading tourists in running sneakers and Bermuda shorts, pushing strollers down the marbled floors, to daydream how they might spend their fictitious jackpots. I was living in New York by then, working at a men's fashion magazine, and had come to realize that my former mountain-bound uniform of hemp necklaces and oversize alpaca sweaters made me look like a yokel next to the outright glamorous editors who dropped names of European designers as if they were extended family members. My new fascination with this elite tribe wasn't born strictly out of a desire for career advancement. I wanted to look like these peopleeffortlessly modern, broadcasting urbane cool. Without uttering a word, they seemed to possess a distilled sense of authority about the job, the cityhell, the world. My mother, who, despite growing up near an Air Force base in a remote Utah town, had always dressed with a snazzy sophistication (gravitating toward St. John knits and vintage gold Rolexes), was predictably tickled by my shift in attitude. But she knew that rarefied hipness costs money, of which I was making very little, and so she decided to use our family holiday that year to enlighten me in the ways of bargain hunting.
After flying in from New York, I met my family for a pre-noon, semiboozy lunch (who doesn't love Vegas?) but cut the meal short when the waitress tipped off my mother and me about a "once-in-a-lifetime" sale at Bellagio's Chanel boutique. A little tipsy but fortified by the uncut oxygen pumped into the casino, we beelined through the store's giant glass doors, which were flung open as if to invite passersby to lap up the concentrated smells of expensive leather and spiced perfume. A sales associate in black wool pants, a turtleneck, and a single string of pearls greeted us with smiling teeth. "Welcome. We're having a sale today. Let me know if there are any sizes I can get for you." My mom walked over to the rack of Chanel jackets, gliding her hand down the arm of a blackand- white checked one with silver thread running through the weave. Fumbling for the price tag, she tipped her glasses to the end of her nose and motioned to me with her hand like a crossing guard. "Fifty percent off," she whispered.
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"Your birthday is coming up. Maybe I can help you with it." I shook my head no but began rubbing the jacket's lapel between my thumb and forefinger. "Just try it on," my mom said, slipping it off the hanger. I stared at myself in the mirror, taking in the jacket's narrow cut and the three shiny silver buttons emblazoned with those storied double C's. There's a certain weight to a Chanel jacketa wonderful heaviness that envelops you like futuristic armor, molding to every undulating curve of yourarm. I felt, for lack of a better term, like the shit. The sales associate who greeted us snuck up behind me. "I shouldn't be telling you this," she said quietly, "but this jacket is going to be marked down again sometime next week. Sixty percent off. That is, if it's still here, of course." I did the math in my head, my lips surely moving as I tried to carry the 1. "We're leaving Sunday," I announced a little desperately. "But could you ship it to me in New York? I mean, if I gave you my credit card over the phone."
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Java-based Incremental Dialog Framework
Note: Jindigo has not been further developed for a while. The reason for this is that Gabriel Skantze is working on another dialogue system framework called IrisTK. It is designed to be much easier to use and has much better support for multi-modal face-to-face interaction.
An incremental dialog system process its input and output word-by-word instead of utterance-by-utterance. This allows, among other things, a more natural, rapid turn-taking.
Jindigo is a framework for developing and experimenting with incremental spoken dialog systems, developed at the Department of Speech Music and Hearing, KTH. Some features:
Video Example
This is an example video of a Jindigo application running:
You can test the Chess example application (shown above) yourself with Java Web Start:
Jindigo is still at a very early stage of development, but you can download a package with the latest binaries and source code from Sourceforge.
Note: Although Jindigo should in principle be platform independent, it has currently mostly been tested on Windows.
The distribution comes with the speech controlled chess board shown above. In order to run, you need a MaryTTS version 4.1 server running (as default on the same machine, but that can easily be configured).
Documentation has yet to be written. In the meantime, you can check out the (yet poorly annotated) Javadoc.
Source code can be checked out from the SVN repository at Sourceforge.
The Jindigo project is maintained by Gabriel Skantze. Email: email@example.com
ReferencesDialogue & Discourse, 2(1), 83-111. [pdf] (2011). A General, Abstract Model of Incremental Dialogue Processing. Proceedings of SigDial. Tokyo, Japan. [pdf] (2010). Middleware for Incremental Processing in Conversational Agents. In Jindigo: a Java-based Framework for Incremental Dialogue Systems. Technical Report, KTH, Stockholm, Sweden. [pdf] (2010). Proceedings of SIGdial (pp. 1-8). Tokyo, Japan. (*) [abstract] [pdf] (2010). Towards Incremental Speech Generation in Dialogue Systems. In (*) Best Paper Award at SIGdial 2010Abstract: We present a first step towards a model of speech generation for incremental dialogue systems. The model allows a dialogue system to incrementally interpret spoken input, while simultaneously planning, realising and selfmonitoring the system response. The model has been implemented in a general dialogue system framework. Using this framework, we have implemented a specific application and tested it in a Wizard-of-Oz setting, comparing it with a non-incremental version of the same system. The results show that the incremental version, while producing longer utterances, has a shorter response time and is perceived as more efficient by the users.Proceedings of the 12th Conference of the European Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics (EACL-09). Athens, Greece. [abstract] [pdf] (2009). A general, abstract model of incremental dialogue processing. In Abstract: We present a general model and conceptual framework for specifying architectures for incremental processing in dialogue systems, in particular with respect to the topology of the network of modules that make up the system, the way information flows through this network, how information increments are 'packaged', and how these increments are processed by the modules. This model enables the precise specification of incremental systems and hence facilitates detailed comparisons between systems, as well as giving guidance on designing new systems.


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Thunder Valley National
Saturday, May 30
Gates Open: 6 a.m.
Practice/Qualifying: TBA
First Moto: TBA
Welcome to the Thunder Valley National, Round 3 of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. This year's race marks the eleventh annual race at Thunder Valley Motocross Park.
We are proud to bring to you the very best professional motocross athletes in the world.
Event Features
Pit Passes
Track Address/Contact Us
Pro Race Schedule
Amateur Racing
Weekend Rules
Local Attractions
Post Event Info
2014 Winners
Track Profile
- Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing
- Loretta Lynn's AMA Amateur National Regional and Qualifiers
- SRAC State Championship races
- Grandstand Seating
- Open Air Festival Seating
- Covered VIP Viewing Areas with live timing and scoring, private restrooms, and catering
- Covered Super Ticket Viewing Area
- Open Air Corporate Suites
- Handicap Viewing Area
- Infield Track Viewing via Three Track Tunnels
- Nearly 100% track Viewing from a variety of vantage points
- Large interactive Sponsor Village
- Food and Soft Drink Concessions
- Beer Concessions
- State-of-the-art sound system
- Event Simulcast on FM Radio
- State-of-the-art Announcer Tower
- Baby Changing Station
- Free & VIP paid Parking
- Onsite Parking
- Motorcycle Parking
- Handicap Parking
- Easy entry/Exit
- Onsite Camping
- Reserved RV spots
- Free Motorcycle Parking and Gear/Helmet Check
- Vintage Bike Show
- Jumbotron Viewing
- Friday: Fan Fest at Sun Enterprises, 8877 N. Washington, 303-287-7566
- Friday Night: Pit Bike Race
- Amateur Motocross Racing Sunday
- Division 7 Insulation Products
Entry Date
|Adults GA
|Kids GA (6-11)
|Camping (per vehicle)
|May 29
|Fri - Sat
|May 30
|Sat Only
Super Ticket! VIP Fan Zone Adult $200 | Children $125
Vip Area includes: NEW ! BLEACHER SEATING WITH VIEW OF THE TRACK! Covered seating in the Pro Pits, All day Pro Pit Access Saturday buffet Lunch from11AM-1PM, Live timing and scoring feed, Event Program, VIP Parking Across the street from the Track
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Gates close midnight to 6 am daily. Please plan accordingly.
Other than the race track, the Pro Pits is where the action is. There are two types of pit passes, Early Entry and Racer X All Day. Early Entry Pit Passes grant access to the Pro Pits from 9 am until 12 pm noon. Racer X All Day Pit Passes grant access to the Pro Pits all day and will be available for purchase in the Spring 2013 online in advance and on-site at the Racer X Booth on Vendor Row the day of the event.
Early Entry
Where to Buy
Online and on-site at the Announcer's Tower (Sat)
9 am - 12 pm (Saturday)
- Alcohol is PROHIBITED in the Pro Pits.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult pass-holder.
- You may not access the track at any time.
- There will be scheduled autograph sessions at various team rigs. Autographs are only available as scheduled. Autographs are not guaranteed. Purchase of a Pit Pass does not guarantee that you will obtain a pro autograph.
- Anyone removing or taking an item from a team rig or pit area without permission will be prosecuted.
- Entry to the Pro Pits is at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety.
Thunder Valley Motocross Park
701 S. Rooney Road
Lakewood, CO 80401
David Clabaugh, Director
We want you to have a fun and safe national weekend. Please abide by these simple rules:
- Responsibility. Motocross racing, like all motorsports, can be dangerous. When you enter the grounds you assume the risk of injury and/or damage. It is your responsibility to keep yourself and your children a safe distance from the racetrack. Parents, you are responsible for the safety of your children. Be aware of their location at all times.
- Never turn your back to oncoming racers.
- Prohibited. We do not permit pets, fireworks, glass beverage containers, kegs, scaffolding or weapons.
- No Pit Vehicles. We do not allow pit bikes, quads, scooters, golf carts, etc. Race bikes may be ridden at a walking pace to and from your moto only.
- No Open Campfires. Gas and charcoal cooking grills ONLY permitted.
- Search Policy. All vehicles are subject to search at any time. We are not responsible for the safe return of any contraband removed.
- Quiet time is 11:00 pm nightly. No loud generators after this time.
- Midnight Curfew. All campers must be at their campsites by midnight.
- Tickets. Your armband is your weekend ticket and must be worn at all times. If you leave the facility, you must have it on in order to re-enter. This is your gate ticket. Do not take it off.
- Fire Extinguishers. All campers/haulers over 20' in length should be equipped with a fully functioning fire extinguisher.
- Campsites. There are no electric or water hookups. Primitive camping only.
- Gates close daily from midnight to 6:00 am. You may leave after this time, but many not re-enter until 6:00 am. Please plan accordingly.
- Gate prices do not change until Midnight. If you arrive prior to midnight, you will be charged that day's admission.
- We will park you as you arrive, in the next available space, in the area of your choice. You may not save spots for people who will arrive later. Camping spaces are no wider than 20'.
- All vehicles on the premises overnight must have a camping permit.
- STAY OFF THE TRACK. The racetrack is off limits to spectators. Only registered racers and authorized personnel are permitted on the race track. No one is permitted on the racetrack at night.
- DO NOT take the banners. Banners and event signage are the Private Property of the Promoter. Removal of these items is illegal and punishable by law. You will be prosecuted for theft. Don't be a thief!
- Medical Insurance. We do not have medical insurance for racers, and urge you not to race without it.
- Restricted. No riding in the woods or on the stock car track at any time. Violators are subject to disqualification. Other event information: • TRASH. Please use our trash receptacles. If you need trash bags, you can get them from the front gate.
- GENERAL INFORMATION is located at the Main Gate.
- RIDER INFORMATION is located at Rider Registration.
- WILL CALL is located at the Main Gate (Friday 9AM - 5PM & Saturday 7AM - 2PM).
- FIRST AID is located at the Ambulance Station.
- SECURITY is headquartered at the Main Gate.
- LOST & FOUND is located at Rider Registration.
- No Pets National Weekend
From the South: I-25 North to C-470 - Exit the new Alameda exit off C-470 - Make a left on Alameda to Rooney Road - Turn right on Rooney Road - Track is one mile on the left
From the North: I-25 South to I-70 West - Exit Colfax West to Rooney Road - Turn left on Rooney Road - Track is ½ mile
Lakewood, CO
- Hampton Inn: 303-969-9900 - 137 Union Blvd. Host Hotel
- Best Western: 303-989-5500 - 3440 South Vance St.
- Courtyard by Marriott: 303-985-9696 - 7180 W. Hampden Ave
- Hampton Inn: 303-989-6900 - 3605 South Wadsworth Blvd.
- Hampton Inn: 303-969-9900 - 137 Union Blvd.
- Fair Field Inn: 303-231-9939 -
- Holiday Inn Lakewood: 303-980-9200 - 7390 West Hampden Ave.
- Homewood Suites: 303-716-5737 - 139 Union Blvd.
- LaQuinta Inn & Suites: 303-969-9700 - 7190 West Hampden Ave
- Residence Inn: 303-985-1257 - 7050 West Hampden Ave
Golden, CO
- Candlewood Suites: 303-232-7171 - 895 Tabor Street
- Comfort Suites: 303-231-9929 - 11909 W. 6th Ave.
- Denver Marriott West: 303-279-9100 - 1717 Denver Marriott West Blvd
- Hampton Inn: 303-278-6600 - 17150 West Colfax Ave.
- Holiday Inn: 303-279-7611 - 14707 West Colfax Ave.
- Table Mountain Inn: 303-277-9898 - 1310 Washington Ave.
- The Golden Hotel: 303-279-0100 - 800 11th Street
- Towne Place Suites: 303-232-7790 800 Tabor Street
Surrounding Cites
- Holiday Inn Express: 303-424-8300 - 10101 West 48th Ave, Littleton
- Marriott Towne Place Suites: 303-972-0555 - 10902 W. Toller Drive, Littleton
- Sheraton Denver West Hotel: 303-987-2000 - 360 Union Blvd.
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Directions to track: Start out going North on Pena Blvd.; Turn slight right toward terminal East; Stay straight and go onto Pena Blvd.; Merge onto the 1-70 West via exit on left; Take the US 40/W Colfax Ave Exit 262 toward US 6; Keep right at the fork to go onto the I-70 BL/W Colfax Ave/US-40; Turn left onto Rooney road; Track is just down the way on Rooney Rd.
Denver, CO - St. Anthony Central
4321 W 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-3511
Directions: Start out going North on S. Rooney Rd towards W Colfax Ave/I-70/BL-40; Turn right onto W Colfax Ave/I-70/BL-40; Take US-6 E/W 6th Ave.; Take CO-95/Sheridan Blvd. exit; Turn left onto Sheridan Blvd.; Turn right onto W Colfax Ave.; Turn left onto Raleigh St.
On Site First Aid Location
- One located in the infield of the track and one in the vendor area
- Hours: open all day when spectators are present
- Red Rocks Park
- Downtown Denver is 10 min from Thunder Valley
- Bandimere Speedway
- Abundant mountain biking trails around the track
- Hiking trails
- Mountain resorts within one hour drive of the track
- Colorado Mills Mall 5 min from the track
- Heritage Square 2 min from the track
- Pro Results: Posted after the event at www.promotocross.com
- Event Souvenirs (t-shirts, hats, etc.): Available at the event or www.mototees.com
- 450 Class: Ken Roczen (Red Bull KTM)
- 250 Class: Blake Baggett (Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki)
When Thunder Valley Motocross Park was founded in June of 1999, promoter David Clabaugh couldn't have known how appropriate his track's name would become. He knew that nearby was an NHRA drag-racing track with the same name (Thunder Valley), but within a few short years of the founding of the motocross track, four-strokes took over motocross completely, leaving a sound of thunder every time the gate dropped at the facility.
Clabaugh has been around racing since he was a child. "I've been racing since I was 10 years old," he explains. "When I got to the pro class, I realized that it wasn't going to last forever, and I wanted to stay in the sport somehow, so I decided I wanted to buy a track. As luck would have it, I found Thunder Valley, which was on the brink of being shut down, as the city of Lakewood no longer wanted to run it. They wanted to find someone to run the facility that really had a passion for the sport. They found that in me and granted me a long-term lease for Thunder Valley."
Clabaugh has put his blood, sweat, and tears into the facility, and the national here is seen as an example of what a world-class motocross event should look and feel like.
"Once I had leased it, I ran local races on the weekends; however, I wanted the facility to grow," Clabaugh says. "I wanted an AMA Pro Motocross Championship event. In 2000, I met MX Sports' Tim Cotter, and I figured the only way I was ever going to get a national was to start going to as many of them as I could and figure out how it worked. I worked on the banner crew for about two years, just getting the inside line on how it all works. I began talking with John Ayers [also of MX Sports] about wanting a national in order to learn all sides of the sport and figure out how to promote. During this time, I had shown interest in being a promoter, and several people had come out to my facility to see if I was equipped to have an AMA Pro Motocross Championship event. I had made lots of upgrades to the facility with buildings, filling in ravines, etc.
"When the Kenworthy National in Troy, Ohio, had some issues with flooding, I heard there was going to be a spot open and was told that Thunder Valley was first on the list."
Truth be told, Thunder Valley wasn't just first on the list, it was the best choice, as Clabaugh and his loyal staff have proven every year since his first national, in 2005.
Thunder Valley, just a few miles below downtown Denver, hosted its first AMA Pro Motocross National in July of 2005. In the first few years of racing at the facility, riders and mechanics were met with a combination of altitude and summertime heat that not only made it physically difficult on them but caused the fuel in the motorcycles to literally boil. The solution was a revolutionary one: in 2008, Thunder Valley hosted the first AMA Pro Motocross National ever held at night, under a battery of lights that illuminated the valley. With a live internet and TV audience watching, the race was a smash hit.


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Feb 8, 2012
DIYs on my to-do list
+ Manzanita's fabric embroidery hoop home decor DIY.
+ Honestly WTF's felted elbow patch DIY
+ Megan's marbled nail tutorial
Modcloth's DIY Valentines heart wreath
Tiny Angry Crafter's felt heart garland
Design Sponge's DIY pouf
Katie's dip-dyed old sweater mittens
A is for Ampersand's chalkboard mug restyle
+ diy
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Those fabric embroidery hoops look awesome. And the chalkboard mugs are such a cute idea, definitely one I'd try out!ReplyDelete
Oh wow I am in love with all of these thanks for the post.ReplyDelete
Cute projects! I've seen those fabric hoops and wished to have them in my flat one day :)ReplyDelete
; w; Ahhh ILU B! Thanks for including my felt hearts! <3 I wanna try those chalkboard mugs >3>ReplyDelete
I absolutely adore the home decor things, they are so beautiful. aaah ♥ReplyDelete
and the sponge is so wonderful :)
I'd like to see someone review that heart-elbow patch DIY because it's cute but it looks like too much work. I'd rather just cut out the wool and sew it on with a quick zig-zag stitch on a machine.ReplyDelete
so many good things. time to pin some things! <3ReplyDelete
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Wayland School Board recall, Michigan (2010)
An effort to recall Don Borgic, Jon Carroll and Paul Schloop from the Wayland School Board in Michigan began in March 2010.[1] The recall effort did not go to a vote because organizers did not submit sufficient signatures by the deadline.
Recall supporter arguments
Mick Lane submitted petitions for the recall of Borgic, Carroll and Schloop in August 2010. Lane argued that the board members had supported privatization of custodial contracts. This decision led to the elimination of 23 custodial positions at district schools. Lane also suggested that Carroll and Borgic had engaged in unbecoming behavior during their service on the board. These accusations ranged from poor attendance by Carroll to Borgic's arguments with district residents at meetings.[2]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Michigan
Recall supporters needed to gather 1,572 signatures for each recall target within 90 days of the approval of ballot language. The Allegan County Clerk approved recall language against Borgic and Carroll in early August 2010. The Clerk's Office rejected ballot language for Paul Schloop as state law prevents recalls against elected officials with terms expiring within six months of a potential recall election. The recall effort did not reach the ballot but Carroll resigned from the board in May 2012 and Borgic did not seek re-election in November 2012.[3][4]
See also
- Recall campaigns in Michigan
- Political recall efforts, 2010
- School board recalls
- Allegan County, Michigan ballot measures
External links
- ↑ WWMT, "Wayland school board faces recall effort," March 10, 2010
- ↑ The Grand Rapids Press, "Language of recall petition approved for two Wayland Union school board members," August 23, 2010
- ↑ Town Broadcast, "Newest school board member to replace retiring VP Don Borgic," August 17, 2012
- ↑ Town Broadcast, "Jon Carroll resigns board seat," May 14, 2012
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Bernie Ecclestone is pushing to have standing restarts scrapped, saying F1 is doing just fine with the rolling starts.
Earlier this year, Formula 1 ratified a new regulation that would see standing restarts introduced in 2015.
These would take place after a Safety Car period but not if has been deployed in the first two laps of a grand prix or the last five.
Ecclestone, however, is not in favour with the F1 supremo promising to see the standing restart scrapped.
"There will be no standing starts after a Safety Car phase," he told Auto Motor und Sport.
"What we have seen in Budapest was good enough."
The 83-year-old also weighed in on the decision to let drivers race without the stewards getting involved in every incident.
"We have told the stewards that they should not punish the little things," he said.
"I want to see drivers who race against each other and who don't have to constantly ask what they can and cannot do."


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Funniest — But Hardly The Most Extreme — Celebrity In DC
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The DC Improv last night hosted the annual Funniest Celebrity in DC contest.
Looking at the line-up, it's hard not to think, boy, I've heard those jokes and seen those acts before. But where?
Here's where: The Improv, 1999 — preserved for immortality thanks to the mercury-sealed, concrete-enrusted C-SPAN video vault.
You'll notice several things about that 1999 show:
- Now THAT was DC political comedy at its finest
- When C-SPAN drops the price from $180 to $24.95, they're probably also throwing in a yellow highlighter for free
- How could Mortman have lost to Lieberman?
Not just bitter. Extreme bitter.


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The growing trend of retired IAS and IPS officers contesting elections has triggered a debate. Will Parliament function better with the infusion of Babus? Meanwhile, the apex court has turned down petitions to enforce a cooling off period.
Apropos All India Political Service (May 12), I wonder if former bureaucrats are joining politics because they are not really pleased with what they could do in service.
H.N. Ramakrishna, Novi, Michigan, US
IAS officers and other bureaucrats will easily game the rickety Indian system even if they don't enter politics.
Ramesh Ramachandra, Bangalore
The oft heard, recent temptation towards the omni potent political power is too much for the buereacrats to resist for obvious reasons. The Indian political clouds are murkier with sneaking scams and corruption, and when it is read along with the news of soaring IAS officers who are reluctant to file their income, the answer is that simple. The decades old servility now tends to take seat on wheels of power. The hitherto implementors yearn very much to turn planners, though not for the welfare of the society.That many officers rush to throw their hats into the legislature ring may leave the political bosses fret and fume.
7/D-99 K. Suresh
Life is beautiful since there is never an end to acquiring knowledge however long one might live (so long as one has an open and curious and inquiring mind, as you have displayed)!
@Ramesh Ramachandra - Thanks for the clarification. I didn't know it can be used as a transitive verb.
5/D-75 - K. SURESH, Bangalore >> "Insinuate???"
Yes, Sir, "Insinuate":-
(i): Merriam Webster Dictionary: "to gradually make (yourself) a part of a group, a person's life, etc., often by behaving in a dishonest way."
(ii): Chambers Twentieth Dictionary: "to creep or flow in: to enter gently; to obtain access by flattery or stealth."
(iii): Oxford Dictionary: "Manoeuvre oneself into (a favourable position) by subtle manipulation."
@Ramesh Ramachandra - "They even insinuate their relatives into such posts."
Insinuate ???
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The Chorus to Your Soul
by Ashley Marshall
You're in the car, laughing and chatting with your friends, just cruising down the clear freeway, when the radio station starts playing your favorite song. You all start singing word for word, hitting all the high notes with your best karaoke skills.
How many moments like these can we remember? How many of our "all time favorite" songs have we sung, memorized and rocked out to, knowing and repeating every word from the beginning to the end?
The answer is countless. We've all sung along senselessly to those chart-toppers the radio refuses to stop playing. If we were asked to name all the songs we know off the top of our heads including artist, title, and a few chorus lines we could probably list several of them with ease. But if someone asked us to name various surahs (chapters) from Al-Quran and three ayats (verses) from each, how many of us would struggle to name even half the number of songs we know? And what would we say if that person who was asking us was none other than our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
We can truly make far more beneficial use of all that memory space given to us by our One Creator. Not only are we squandering away valuable time listening to today's music, but many of us are not even aware of the vulgarity in the music we listen to. All that's needed is a nice beat with a catchy chorus to keep us hooked. So in essence we're uttering empty words that creep into our daily lives, affect our hearts, and steer us away from what's really important, the path of becoming better Muslim brothers and sisters. It may seem like only a few minutes of our lives in passing but imagine if we listened to just two four-minute songs everyday for a week straight. That's about an hour per week that we've lost which we could spend at a weekly Qur'an study. And this is just two songs a day!
So take this time right now to benefit yourselves, make the Qur'an the true chorus to your soul. Our time in this life is limited and we never know when it will come to an end. None of us are truly ready for death, but we can all make the effort to prepare for it and the hereafter. Jaabir radi Allahu `anhu (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: "I heard the Prophet ﷺsaying: "Every slave will be resurrected in the state upon which he died" [Muslim]. Do we really want to leave this world and return to stand forth Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala—exalted is He— with "Rah Rah Rah" stuck in our hearts?
The benefits of learning and listening to the Qur'an are far greater than anything we could possibly gain from music in this life. Aisha radi Allahu `anha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that our Prophet Muhammad ﷺsaid,
"Verily the one who recites the Qur'an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses, then he will have twice that reward," [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Talk about an incentive to learn! Not only will we be rewarded for reciting the beautiful words of Allah (swt) but we are rewarded for our struggle to gain knowledge and fill our hearts with Qur'an.
The years of our youth are the most valuable, so let us make the most of them by starting today. The next time you're zoned out with your headphones in your ears, take them out and recite a surah (chapter of the Quran) or two. Read a couple hadiths (a report of the sayings or actions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ by his companions.), or just take the time out to say alhamdulillah (all praise is due to Allah). Remember that the smallest consistent actions are counted, so even if it's only 5 minutes of your day that you set aside you will be making a difference in your life and benefitting yourself on the path to becoming a righteous young Muslim.
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Massive Jezaki Allahu khayran for this article. Subhan Allah so ridiculously true– "That's about an hour per week that we've lost which we could spend at a weekly Qur'an study. And this is just two songs a day!"
Subhan Allah, so many people shy away from even reading an ayah a day. An ayah a day=30 ayaat after 30 days! Better than 0…which is unfortunately often the answer of many of us when asked how often we read the Quran
May Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala make us Companions of the Qur'an, ameen
Barak Allahu feeki for this reminder
Excellent article, without any doubt, listening to the Quran is better than listening to music, no doubt. But, and this is one thing I have never understood when people try and compare music and the Quran, you cannot equate the two. The majority of people listen to music either to unwind, to relax, or just in the background. You CANNOT listen to the Quran in this casual way. We are supposed to listen to the Quran with full concentration. We are NOT supposed to listen to the Quran just to have something ambient in the background. Some restaurants do this, and it is wrong, it is an insult to the Quran. I occasionally listen to classical/instrumental music when I work just to help me keep going (let's not get into the haram/halal of music here). Believe me, I would LOVE to have the Quran in the background instead, but that is not how the Quran is supposed to be listened to. Listening to the Quran is an act of worship which requires khushu. Listening to music requires no khushu.
And Allah knows best. Would love to hear what anyone thinks of my view, I may be completely wrong!
so like,if the restaurants or other shops actually used quranic recitation to attract customers esp Muslim..?does they provide any fatwa regarding this particular issue?
Assalaamu Alaikum
"Allah has commanded us that we be 'attentive' when listening to the Qur'an. Full attentiveness is something few have throughout, even when doing nothing else but listening.
What is minimally sought, however, is to:
a) trying one's reasonable best to pay attention,
b) avoid mentally busying yourself completely with other things (e.g. reading a book or article while listening to the Qur'an).
[al-Fatawa al-Hindiyya (1.317), Ghunyat al-Mustamli Sharh Munyat al-Musalla (quoted in al-Mawsu`a al-Fiqhiyya), Hashiyat al-Tahtawi `ala Maraqi al-Falah]
Thus, it is permitted to recite and listen to the Qur'an if one is doing housework, taking care of the children, driving, walking, or performing other worldly activities, if the above conditions of basic attentiveness are generally fulfilled."
There is a difference between realism and calling the people towards defeatism.
Profoundly true, and what an excellent reminder. This behavior is so commonly practiced by all of us. InshaAllah we can all learn from this. Jazaky Allahu Kheir =)
Assalamu Alaikam
to all of you brothers and sisters out there, let me clarify with a hadith that musical instruments are indeed, haraam. and what better way is there to clarify anything than by verses of the Quran or a saying of the Prophet(SAW)? i used to listen to music before, thinking all those people out there that say music is haram were being a little extreme and that maybe listening to songs without any vulgarity might be okay. but then i came across this:
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said:
"Among my ummah there will certainly be people who permit zinaa, silk, alcohol and musical instruments…" (Narrated by al-Bukhaari ta'leeqan, no. 5590; narrated as mawsool by al-Tabaraani and al-Bayhaqi. See al-Silsilah al-Saheehah by al-Albaani, 91).
this obviously tells us that there are some people who permit this, but it is actually on the contrary. i.e. the above mentioned things are not allowed. i hope this will clear up any doubts on the matter inshaAllah. surely a hadith of the Prophet(SAW) cannot be argued about.
may He keep us all on the right path. Aameen.


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There are a few new titles in our collection with a wonderful whimsy that makes them worth sharing, whether with your children, your classroom, or a child who may be having an upcoming birthday.
The first title in Rachel Bright's new picture book series introduces us to an admittedly funny looking monster. Love Monster knows that he isn't the best-looking guy in the world, but he's determined to find someone who will love him. Adults will know that this doesn't work, and will appreciate that he's reading all the wrong self-help books, looking in the wrong places (up, down, the pond), yet, as one can always hope, just when one is about ready to give up, love is around the corner. There will be two more titles in a series intended for preschoolers and anyone reading to or with them.
Natalie Lloyd's debut introduces readers to Felicity Pickle in A Snicker of Magic. The Pickles have always moved from place to place, as Felicity's mother has never been comfortable staying anywhere; it isn't until the Pickles get to Midnight Gulch, Tennessee, a town that had once been known for its magic, that Felicity finds herself longing to create a home for her family. Felicity herself has a touch of magic in her ability to see words emanating from people, which she then collects. Felicity meets her first real friend Jonah, who has a kind of magic of his own. Felicity sets out to discover what happened to Midnight Gulch's magic and whether she can, perhaps, bring it back, along with some security to her own family.
The denizens of this wonderful place are all as novel as you would expect in a place where ice cream has mystical properties, and the hair stylists are also mechanics. Felicity's appreciation of and use of language add to the book, and the extra tales, curse, and backstories will provide a treat for readers aged 8-12 who enjoys stories about language, families, and clever settings, along with a happy ending.
Sometimes the best books are the ones we find by accident. When looking for a few new titles to write about for 2014, a slight typo in my searching provided me with some surprisingly fun results!
Gregory is not particularly fond of math, especially the math on his report card, which is telling him he is probably going to fail his least favorite subject. Unfortunately his family loves math more than anything, especially when it comes to the annual city-wide mathematics competition which Gregory has promised to enter this year, just like his father did when he was Gregory's age. What Gregory really wants is to attend author camp where he can pursue his love of writing poetry, but with his current grades, it looks like he may be sent to math camp instead. Guess what they do at math camp...
I'd recommend this one for grades 4-8.
14 students take refuge in a super-box-store following the biggest natural disaster in history (seriously, it involves a volcano, tsunamis, giant hail, super-storms, and earthquakes). If the natural disaster wasn't enough, chemicals leaking from a nearby military base are causing strange symptoms in each of the children, which differ depending on their blood type. What could have ended up being just another post-apocalyptic young adult novel is instead a gripping account of survival. Think Dawn of the Dead meets Lord of the Flies at The Breakfast Club.
I would recommend this one for teens, although adults will find much to enjoy as well.
Tennis great Novak Djokovic offers this memoir/diet book which recounts his experiences during the bombing of Belgrade, his rise to become the number 1 ranked tennis player in the world and finally his health struggles surrounding his body's inability to process wheat. Djokovic shares the diet plan he followed to rid himself of his gluten-related health issues, lose weight and rise to the very top of his game.
The book selectors at the Calgary Public Library see thousands of books over the course of a year as they look for new and exciting materials for the Library's collection. Although it is impossible to remember all of them, every year a few books stand out above the rest. Here are four of the selector's favourite reads from 2013!
Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley.
It is a joy to read this graphic memoir celebrating the author's life-long love affair with food – from her mother's perfect chocolate chip cookies and a great recipe for huevos rancheros, to an appreciation for junk food that her father, a chef, finds unbelievably frustrating when she enters a McDonalds in Italy. Readers will find both the story and the included recipes worth their time.
Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala.
Wave is a heart wrenching memoir about the devastating 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Sonali Deraniyagala, her husband, two sons and parents were enjoying their Christmas vacation in Sri Lanka when the tsunami hit and in an instant Sonali lost her entire family. How does a person continue to live when everything they know is taken from them? Wave is a powerful book about grief, loss, anger, healing, honesty and most importantly love.
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.
This entertaining picture book chronicles the dramatic labour dispute between Duncan and his crayons through a series of letters outlining each colour's grievances. Grey is sick of colouring in all of those enormous elephants and whales, black is sick of being limited to outlining everything and yellow and orange can't agree on who should be responsible for the Sun. With charming illustrations and a great sense of humour this is the best kind of picture book for parents and children alike.
I could not put down Richard Ford's memorable book "Canada". His sparse and lyrical writing eloquently captivates the harsh reality of Dell Parson's life as he is traumatically separated from his family to begin life anew in 1960's rural Saskatchewan. When his parents are arrested and imprisoned in Montana, he is smuggled across the Canadian border and put under the care of mysterious American, Arthur Remlinger. The story is powerfully told through young Dell's eyes as we see his struggle to redefine himself and develop his own moral compass. Despite the underlying current of violence, this is ultimately a story of hope.
I admit that despite being an avid reader, I never liked reading short stories. The short story genre always seemed to me like it was the finger-food of fiction instead of the full meal of a novel. From my conversations with friends and from reading blogs, online articles and forums on the subject, it became clear that I was in the majority of readers who never read short fiction. It wasn't until I read The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman that I realized how good short stories can be.
The Imperfectionists is a perfect introduction to the short story form for readers who are hesitant to enter that unfamiliar territory. Bridging the two worlds of novel and short stories, The Imperfectionists chronicles the trials and tribulations of a fictional struggling newspaper based in Rome.
Although technically a novel, each chapter reads as its own distinct story following a different character as they each navigate their way through relationships, ambitions, failures and disillusionment in the post-digital age of journalism. While distinct enough to stand on their own, the stories cross over into each other, revealing a web of connections between the players as the reader progresses through the book.
As I was reading each chapter, I found myself becoming engrossed in the personal lives of the sympathetic, neurotic and complicated reporters, journalists, and editors. Insightful, witty and offering an inside look at the world of journalism (the author himself is a journalist), The Imperfectionists will leave readers wanting more from this first-time author.
If you're looking for classic short fiction, I highly recommend anything by Anton Chekhov. Universally regarded as one of the greatest of all short story writers, Chekhov's writing has a way of drawing you in and lingering with you long after the story has ended. I find that when I read Chekhov, I not only care for his characters, but I also find myself immersed in a particular time and place of Russian history, geography and customs.
If you are to read anything by Chekhov, his short story trilogy comprised of, A Man in a Shell, Gooseberries, and About Love are not to be missed. About Love has to be one of my favourite pieces of fiction for its poignant look at the regret and yearning of lost love. A moving passage from the story:
"I understood that when you love, and when you think about this love, you must proceed from something higher, of more importance than happiness or unhappiness, sin or virtue in the commonplace sense; or you mustn't think about it at all."
An excellent compact illustrated edition of the trilogy called, About Love: 3 Short Stories by Chekhov is available at the Calgary Public Library.
Lastly, the most recent work of short fiction I've read comes from our very own soil. Alice Munro, who has been cited as Canada's own Chekhov, writes what I would call psychological fiction. Like Chekhov, her stories focus on the inner lives of the characters, where moments of revelation, emotion and changes of perspective make up the core of her fiction. As well, what I love most about Munro's stories are the complex female characters she writes about.
In her book, Too Much Happiness, a story called "Dimensions" had me conflicted about the main character, Doree, a teenage mother who is grappling with a personal tragedy inflicted on her by her abusive husband. I found the character infuriating for the choices she made, but always empathetic. A multitude of writers have gushed over Alice Munro's effortless writing, a quality that I too admire in her work.
Short stories can be deceptively simple because of their short length, but from my experience, even the shortest work can be the most satisfying. Another plus is they can be easily finished in a short period, such as during a coffee break, and their format makes them perfect to be read on an E-reader or tablet.
What's more, most short stories fall into the category of literary fiction, which may be why some people see them as too high-brow to enjoy, but reading short fiction by authors such as Chekhov and Munro do offer their benefits. A recent article in the New York Times talks about how reading literary fiction can help with social skills and emotional intelligence.
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Told from the perspective of his horse Bonfire, this is the story of Canadian poet John McCrae's experiences during World War I which ultimately led to the writing of the famous poem In Flanders Fields. Bonfire provides an accurate account of the conditions which faced both soldiers and the animals that served alongside them in the battlefields of Europe from 1914-1918. Amidst the chaos and destruction of the conflict an unbreakable friendship is formed between McCrae and his war horse which would last until the very end.
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Definitely one I'd pick for story-time with the kids, Rose's Move tells the story of Rose, a flower who has grown too big for her bed and must make the transition to a new home. Told by McComiskey with charming style, Rose's move is a great way to introduce young children to the concept of change and new experiences in their lives.
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So far, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency spent $5 million in response to the Kalamazoo River oil spill, according to an article on MLive.com, published Aug. 1.
That money has, in part, employed more than 700 people to work on the river, testing the waters and cleaning up the oil.
Unless one wears a biohazard suit, has specific hazardous material training and permission by the EPA, they will not be allowed to have direct contact with the oil spill.
Joseph Szuszwalak, a Western Michigan University student majoring in Environmental Studies and Political Science, learned this after he attended the first open meeting about the oil spill put on by the EPA.
Szuszwalak, who is a member of WMU's chapter of Students for a Sustainable Earth, said in an email that, despite the red tape that prevents the public from direct contact with the oil spill, there are still ways that people, students in particular, can make a change.
This includes getting involved with environmental and wildlife groups, such as the Circle D Wildlife Refuge, which is located in Vicksburg, Mich., and donating items and funds.
Szuszwalak also sees that students have the most potential to change the course of our country's environmental policies.
"Our age group has the most potential to stop these disasters from occurring in the future," Szuszwalak said, citing a recent poll from Pew Research Center that says 93 percent of 18 to 29 year olds favor requiring utilities to generate more of their power from renewable sources.
"Within the next few years, our generation will be the largest voting block."
"As long as this up-and-coming generation continues to be informed on the issues, vote, and call out representatives, a government free from dirty energy money will become tangible," Szuszwalak said. "Our generation has a choice to continue the current trend of dirty energy politics or create our own clean energy future and a suitable world for our own children."
Jeff Spoelstre is the coordinator of the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council, a local group that advocates for water resource planning, protection, and restoration actions who, according to Spoelstre, has 400 people subscribed to their mailing list. Spoelstre is also the co-organizer of the Kalamazoo Water Festival, which took place Saturday, Aug. 14 at Kalamazoo's Arcadia Creek Festival Site.
Like Szuszwalak, Spoelstre also said that students best chances for assisting in cleaning up the oil spill is to get involved with local groups and organizations, such as the Kalamazoo River Cleanup Coalition and the Kalamazoo Environmental Council, both of which were among the sponsors of the Kalamazoo Water Festival.
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Look at you. Death is looking down your neck, and you're playing your little male come-on games.Sister Helen Prejean
I want the last face you see in this world to be the face of love, so you look at me when they do this thing. I'll be the face of love for you.Sister Helen Prejean
Mr. Percy, I'm just trying to follow the example of Jesus, who said that a person is not as bad as his worst deed.Sister Helen Prejean
Sister Celestine said, "I'm glad I never had to share my bed with a man."Sister Helen Prejean
I know. She's gonna be lying next to a man for all eternity.Sister Helen Prejean
What he was involved with was evil. I don't condone it. I just don't see the sense of killing people to say that killing people's wrong.Sister Helen Prejean
You know what else the Bible ask for death as a punishment? For adultery, prostitution, homosexuality, trespass upon sacred grounds, profane in a sabbath and contempt to parents.Sister Helen Prejean
It's quiet. Only three days left. Plenty of time to read my Bible and look for a loophole.Matthew Poncelet
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I like rebels. Some blacks is OK. Martin Luther King, he led his people all the way to DC and kicked the white man's butt.Matthew Poncelet
Thank you. I've never been called a son of God before. [laughs slightly] I've been called a son of a you-know-what plenty of times, but I've never been called a son of God.Matthew Poncelet
Yes, I do. [pauses] Mr. Delacroix, I don't wanna leave this world with any hate in my heart. I ask your forgiveness for what I done. It was a terrible thing I done, taking your son away from you.Matthew Poncelet
Mr. and Mrs. Percy, I hope my death gives you some relief.Matthew Poncelet
I never gave a ticket to a nun before. I gave a ticket to a guy from the IRS one time. Got audited the next year. I'll tell you what, this time I'll let this one slide, but keep your speed down, yeah?State trooper
If Matt dies, guess who he'll be buried next to?Sister Colleen
You remember when that sweet little girl in the convent came after her wedding day to introduce her husband to us?Sister Colleen
She loved her celibacy so much.Sister Colleen
Tell me something sister, what is a nun doing in a place like this? Shouldn't you be teaching children? Didn't you know what this man has done? How he killed them kids?Prison guard
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I ain't gonna get no Bible quote from no nun cause I'm gonna lose.Prison guard
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Subject: Re: What happened to Lisa?
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Rich McGee <rmcgee_...> wrote:
>I've noticed a distinct lack of references to Lisa, the "Official Oracle Snugglebunny" in the last 6 months of postings. Has Orrie given her the boot? Personally, I think it's high time that Lisa again took over the Q & A duties and, once again, shows us all the true meaning of what is funny. Lisa, come back! Some of us still love you!
<Sigh> I'm glad SOMEONE remembers...
I'm a victim, Rich... a victim of the Republican landslide election back in November. Remember how low-profile Hillary has been since then? Same reason in my case--the mood of the country just isn't for a First Oracle speaking her mind. Matter of fact, I've spent most of the time in the kitchen baking cookies, or in the nursery changing diapers. (Shhh!! It's just PR, of course, but Orrie thought Senator Exon might get off his case a bit if he thought Orrie was a good family deity.)
And we've had to hide the leather undies and . . . appliances . . . Oh, we were getting it from both sides, the Christian Coalition and Canadian anti-pornography feminists. You can't imagine how lonely it's been, with practically no woman on earth willing to talk to me except Camille Paglia and Madonna (and the latter was just pumping me for tips, the little wannabe...!)
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|Mon, 05-02-2011 - 9:33pm
I'm in a unusual situation in need of some advice. I 'll start my story three weeks ago...... My husband started a new department at his job with in a couple of days a female co-worker gave him her number and flirting with him. He tells me all this. One day he tells me that this girl really wants him. She is also known for sleeping around. We start to think of our Threesome fantasy. We come to an agreement that he would start a fake relationship in hopes of convening her to do what we want. So he starts to text her go over to her place no fooling around goes on. What does happen is that she falls in love with him. My husband is wonderful he is a fixer well he starts to get to know her on an emotional level. He has no real feelings for her. Me and him are truly in love. I have become very insecure since this has started. Don't like that I have to share my husband didn't realize he would have to spend this much time with her. I demanded to meet her to see for myself what she feels for him. The deal has always been that if I don't want to continue this he would call it off. After meeting her I told my husband to end this because I couldn't. But thinking that night I have been through so much already to not continue. she has told him its not fair that I get so much time with him she wants him to spend a whole day and night with her. Not sure what I should do. I have told my husband that we need to ask her flat out if he gives her what she wants will she give us a Threesome. My problem is I'm not sure if I could handle him spending the night with her or even handle the acts a Threesome involve. Can a relationship be the same after something like that. Can I really handle watching my husband having sex with someone else. Me and my husband have been married for almost 13yrs . We were each others first. High school sweethearts. We have been through a lot over the years. Just need some serious advice
|Mon, 05-02-2011 - 10:11pm
I'm sorry. You lost me after the first mention of a threesome. You have introduced a concept that is at its heart deceitful and goes against your marriage vows.
I hope you can find a resolution that works for you but I personally believe that threesomes should remain in the realm of fantasy between you and your spouse and never be suggested with any seriousness.
|Tue, 05-03-2011 - 10:02am
In my opinion, IF you truly wanted to have a threesome with DH and another woman I hope you had a pretty long discussion about it and your expectations.
|Tue, 05-03-2011 - 3:27pm
My husband and I are kinky and we have both discussed threesome fantasies. However, we have kept this as a fantasy only, which we use during sex. We also write erotic stories together, which is another safe way to express these fantasies. This way we both get what we want but no one's feelings get hurt. Threesomes are a great way to explore your sexuality, but (and this is a big BUT) they can really mess with you emotionally. You may think that you can handle having a third person getting involved until it actually happens and then jealousy and all forms of insecurities crop up. If you are going to go through this, you really need to discuss with him how you feel. Some couples are able to handle threesomes, though this is mainly in the swinging lifestyle, where they are involving someone whom they are not close to (the third person is basically a stranger or someone they know casually, not a co-worker or a friend).
I saw that you also posted this on the Sexual Fantasies board, which I think is a great place to ask for advice. I've been a member of that board for four years now and there are some really great people there who can help you figure this out. BTW, I agree with the others there who said that this is a woman you don't want to have a threesome with. A threesome should not involve a woman who wants a one-on-one relationship with the man. A threesome involves sex, not dinners and dates and spending time alone with the man without the other woman, in this case, the wife. The wife is the one who gets to do all that, not the other woman.
|Tue, 05-03-2011 - 11:40pm
Hi galcori & welcome to the board :)
Well not sure what to say or suggest ..
I guess seeing what others have said.
maybe knowing the 3rd person like your DH does is too personal
I also guess I am old school & think a marriage is between two people
Although I also agree with the op that said she uses their fantasty for each other.
Good luck & let us know what you decide & how it goes :)
|Sat, 05-14-2011 - 7:58pm
You seemed to confuse threesome with a polyamorous relationship. When it comes to adding someone to a relationship it's generally best if you and your partner do the picking together and be as open and honest as humanly possible with all parties involved. Also when it comes to adding another partner into your relationship you have to create rules and expectations that you follow to a T. Your fantasy to have a threesome is great, but if you're looking for a fling neither one of you should become emotionally attached. I wouldn't even suggest serious dating unless you're looking for a steady partner. You and your hubby really need to ask each other do you want regular threesomes or just a fling, can one date the other with out all parties involved, can one sleep with the other with out all parties involved, what are your sexual boundries, at what point do you call it off, do you talk to each other when you're not in bed, etc. Nit pick every detail. If all you want is a fling maybe find out where your local swingers groups meet, maybe go to a bar.
|Sat, 05-28-2011 - 1:32am
The last girl who made serious attempts at my husband, I gently nudged her down a flight of stairs. That was back in high school mind you. Nowadays, I'd go after her reputation, her job - whatever was needed to get her out of the picture.
I'll put $10 on this marriage being over this time next year.
Honey, find yourself a real man.
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- Whizzed 90g brown sugar in a food processor with 3 sprigs of fresh spearmint (about 10 smallish leaves) until the leaves were finely chopped.
- Beat in 1 large duck egg.
- Mixed in the melted chocolate.
- Sifted in 100g spelt and 1/4 tsp baking powder.
- Left to cool for an hour.
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OOh I really like the sound of these, using fresh mint. I will give them a go. Would it be alright to use a hen egg do you think? ;) xReplyDelete
I love the use of real mint leaves - so much better than mint extract or creme de menthe. More subtle and less of an alcohol bite.ReplyDelete
wow, fresh mint, genius! I have plenty of everything this recipe calls for so i'm think this weekend, you pop over and cook for me???ReplyDelete
In other news I have been asked to make a chocolate birthday can for someone to feed 20!! I have ordered a 12 inch square cake tin but I have no idea which recipe to use or how much ingredients to use or how long to bake for... any help would be greatly appreciated!!!! xx
gosh this is one sinful blog,surely followingReplyDelete
Kath - I'll try and turn a blind eye - just this once!ReplyDelete
Victoria - the fresh leaves give a very different taste to mint essence, far more subtle.
Dom - love to, although I was thinking more along the lines of popping over to you and being cooked for ;-) Now you're a pro baker, surely you don't need my advice BUT for what it's worth and of course we like to be asked!!! There are sooooo many chocolate cakes, but I have a recipe before me for 19"x12" tin - will e-mail!
Cheries - wouldn't the world be boring without a bit of sin ;-)
thanks C... can't wait for email... I know I could wing it but due to commitments this week I only have one day to make it and I can't get it wrong!ReplyDelete
They sound fab, and I like the idea of using fresh mint. It's pretty much the only thing growing in my garden, which doesn't say much for my gardening skills because mint is apparently impossible to kill!ReplyDelete
A pity you missed your plant and herb festival, it sounds like fun!
Love the idea of using fresh mint, must try that.ReplyDelete
Brilliant way to use fresh herbs. I would never have thought to use fresh spearmint.ReplyDelete
So pleased to find a cookie recipe using fresh mint, my garden is absolutely overrun with the stuff and I'm struggling to keep it under control - this will be a great way to use up some of the cuttings!ReplyDelete
Love the idea of using fresh mint - never seen that in a baked recipe before.ReplyDelete
They look yummy. Love the slightly craggly top. They look like the kind of cookie thats still soft and gooey in the middle - yum!ReplyDelete
oh yum! this sounds just delish:)ReplyDelete
Lovely, you have got a nice crisp shell on those, yum yum!ReplyDelete
My Mum just gave me some dark chocolate with pink peppercorns (she got it cheap in TK Maxx somewhere in Cornwall), have you ever had? It's surprising, but nice, some Belgian brand called Dolfin. (no dolphins harmed in the making).
Excellent! I've been searching for a way to use up some of the mint that is (over)growing in the pot on my balcony! Looks fab ;0)ReplyDelete
Dom - Good LuckReplyDelete
C - indeed, once you've got mint, you're likely to keep it! Will have to be better organised next year and get the herb festival date in our calendar good and early.
Janice - I often use mint with strawberries, but it was fun to try it in baking for a change.
Maggie - that's one of the things I really like about all these wonderful food blogs, you can pick up some great ideas.
Aveen - unless you're planning on making a mountain of these cookies, I don't think they'll make much of an inroad on your mint, but they do taste good. I've ordered another preserving book today and that had a recipe for mint cordial - now that would probably use up a fair bit of mint.
Baking Addict - it was my first time baking with mint too.
Katie - they were just as you describe ;-)
Blackbook - they were good
Oxslip - yes I did have the pink peppercorn one once years ago and very good I remember it being. When we were in Belguim last year I picked up a hot masala one of theirs which was really good. I really like their tobacco pouch packaging which reminds me of a favourite uncle doing his roll ups when I was young. Your mum did well to find a cheap bar - they've always seemed rather pricey, which is why I haven't sampled many of them - yet. Now where did you say that shop was!
Chele - ha ha, once mint starts it's hard to stop it growing.
I would love to say I had abundance of mint growing, but alas, I have mint smelling green caterpillars instead...wonder if I could bake them in a biscuit? No probably not.ReplyDelete
These look good choclette.
Love the spearmint choc combination - definitely trying these.ReplyDelete
I love the idea of fresh mint in these cookies - it's one I have never seen before, but I like it very much. I am a fan of peppermint Patties, so these biscuits are for me!ReplyDelete
Yummmm! I am gonna try all!ReplyDelete
amazing cookies!! gloriaReplyDelete
CityHippy - I suppose there are worse things caterpillars could smell of. Sorry you don't have any mint though.ReplyDelete
Nic - next time I make them I shall try peppermint and see what difference that makes.
Cakelaw - the taste is far more subtle than using peppermint oil, but worth a try I reckon :)
Myka - hope you enjoy!
Gloria - thank you.
these sound delicious!ReplyDelete


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