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I am looking for directions to make some fleece scarves, I had a site with directions but now it is unavailable. Would anyone please share the directions or a site?
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Hi, For a 'loopy' scarf, take (Adult) two pieces 60" x 16" of fleece. Fold lengthwise, cut to straighten. With right sides up, bring each long side to center and overlap about 1/2 inch. Sew down the center, securing the overlap. Place the two pieces, raw seams together and sew down the middle again. Cut both long edges to within 1/2-1/4 of the seam at 1/2-3/4 inch interval to form the fringe. Makes a full boa. You can also do this with two or three pieces 60 x 8-9 inches. Sew the pieces together in the center and cut fringe. Pull on the pieces of fringe and they will curl, THAT IS, IF YOU HAVE CUT THE LENGTH OF THE PIECES ON THE CROSS GRAIN, NOT WITH THE GRAIN (selvege). Also, be sure that the bottom and top piece are right side to the outside. Childrens length would be maybe 50 inches and only 12 inches for the folded or 6-7 for the single layer. Hope this makes sense. |
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Race two saw the road racing stars come to the forefront at the legendary Watkins Glen International Speedway.
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1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea exists no more. | 1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. |
2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of the heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. | 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. |
3 And I heard a loud voice out of the heaven, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God [is] with men, and he shall tabernacle with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, their God. | 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. |
4 And he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall not exist any more, nor grief, nor cry, nor distress shall exist any more, for the former things have passed away. | 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." |
5 And he that sat on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he says [to me], Write, for these words are true and faithful. | 5 He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." |
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7 He that overcomes shall inherit these things, and I will be to him God, and he shall be to me son. | 7 He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son. |
8 But to the fearful and unbelieving, [and sinners], and those who make themselves abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part [is] in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone; which is the second death. | 8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars--their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death." |
9 And there came one of the seven angels which had had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues, and spoke with me, saying, Come here, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. | 9 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb." |
10 And he carried me away in [the] Spirit, [and set me] on a great and high mountain, and shewed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of the heaven from God, | 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. |
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14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. | 14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. |
15 And he that spoke with me had a golden reed [as] a measure, that he might measure the city, and its gates, and its wall. | 15 The angel who talked with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city, its gates and its walls. |
16 And the city lies four-square, and its length [is] as much as the breadth. And he measured the city with the reed -- twelve thousand stadia: the length and the breadth and height of it are equal. | 16 The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia in length, and as wide and high as it is long. |
17 And he measured its wall, a hundred [and] forty-four cubits, [a] man's measure, that is, [the] angel's. | 17 He measured its wall and it was 144 cubits thick, by man's measurement, which the angel was using. |
18 And the building of its wall [was] jasper; and the city pure gold, like pure glass: | 18 The wall was made of jasper, and the city of pure gold, as pure as glass. |
19 the foundations of the wall of the city [were] adorned with every precious stone: the first foundation, jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald; | 19 The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, |
20 the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprasus; the eleventh, jacinth; the twelfth, amethyst. | 20 the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. |
21 And the twelve gates, twelve pearls; each one of the gates, respectively, was of one pearl; and the street of the city pure gold, as transparent glass. | 21 The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl. The great street of the city was of pure gold, like transparent glass. |
22 And I saw no temple in it; for the Lord God Almighty is its temple, and the Lamb. | 22 I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. |
23 And the city has no need of the sun nor of the moon, that they should shine for it; for the glory of God has enlightened it, and the lamp thereof [is] the Lamb. | 23 The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. |
24 And the nations shall walk by its light; and the kings of the earth bring their glory to it. | 24 The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it. |
25 And its gates shall not be shut at all by day, for night shall not be there. | 25 On no day will its gates ever be shut, for there will be no night there. |
26 And they shall bring the glory and the honour of the nations to it. | 26 The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. |
27 And nothing common, nor that maketh an abomination and a lie, shall at all enter into it; but those only who [are] written in the book of life of the Lamb. | 27 Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life. |
The Darby Translation is in the public domain. (The Darby Translation Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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Official WoW EU sites covers upcoming player-run events
In fact, I wish they had something like that on the US page -- if there is one in there, I don't see it linked in the "Community" section as it should be. As an example (and a reminder), Sleeper Cartel is hosting that Dead Man's Party this coming Saturday evening on Perenolde. It would be great for Blizzard to give a little extra official punch (and maybe even some pie) to these player-planned parties.
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Houstonian Corner (Volume 13 Issue 34)
August 18, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
Landmark Radio Light Of Islam Enters Into The 18th Year
Houston is considered as the Mecca of Community Media Outlets, with many Weekly Newspapers; Daily & Weekly Radio Shows. One of the longest running Radio Program is Light Of Islam (www.LightOfIslamRadio.Com)
Community entrepreneur Maqsood Siddiqui has been conducting this show, since August 14th, 1994. It comes on Houston Radio Frequency 1460AM every Friday between 1pm.-2pm. and every Monday between 9pm.-12am. and can also be heard worldwide at www.LightOfIslamRadio.Com
A special program was done this past Monday night to commemorate the entering into the 18th year of Light of Islam. Several community personalities were present including former Islamic Society of Greater Houston President Dr. Moein Butt, President of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce USA (PCC-USA) P. J. Swati, PCC-USA Officer Bearer Abdur Rauf, and many others.
Everyone appreciated the hard work and perseverance of Maqsood Siddiqui for continuing to provide this community service for 17 years.
Maqsood Siddiqui informed: "We started this program because radio had become very popular media among the community, especially those from India-Pakistan-Bangladesh; and to provide voice to the Muslim community to learn our religion and for the preservation of the Muslim identity of our future generations. We have evolved to also provide other services like Hajj package, Matrimonial Services especially for those in late 30s and early 40s, Counseling Services, etc. Our most popular segments have been opportunity for the young ones to come live on air and read from the Quran or presenting Hamd-o-Naat; understanding of Islam by scholars like Hafiz Muhammad Iqbal of Madrasae Islamiah, Late Imam Mohammad Naseem, and many others from throughout the world."
Special cake was cut on the occasion, and everyone was offered snacks and tea. For more information, one can reach Maqsood Siddiqui at 1-832-298-7860.
Calls for Unity at Houston Consulate Pakistan Day Celebrations
"Mudslinging in the community should finish. If we aspire to secure a progressing and peaceful Pakistan, we need to start here in Houston, through our mature, civil and responsible behavior," these were the approximate words of Amir Shah of The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs (OPEN), as he was one of the many speakers, who spoke at the traditional flag hoisting ceremony at the Houston Pakistani Consulate on the occasion of independence day of Pakistan August 14th.
Emcee of the event was Faisal Amin, Honorary Investment Advisor to the Government of Pakistan. He read the message of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. Faisal Amin talked about the fact that this year, he has spent more days in Pakistan than USA and have seen very closely all the huge challenges, the government of Pakistan is facing and trying to resolve.
Others who spoke, included the Consul General of Pakistan Honorable Aqil Nadeem (also read President Zardari's statement), President of Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH) Dr. Aziz Siddiqi, President of Pakistani-American Association of Greater Houston (PAGH) Taslim Siddiqui, President of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce USA (PCC-USA) P. J. Swati (talked about enhancing trade links with Pakistan and working on economy to bring Pakistan out of gloom), and President of Houston-Karachi Sister City Association (HKSCA) Saeed Sheikh (talked about importance of law & order in Karachi for the sake of Pakistan).
Interesting thing about the message of Presdient Zardari was that he mentioned about People's Party, while as the head of state, he needs to talk mainly about the country Pakistan.
"It is nice to see some young ones here among us. Parents need to inspire their children to become journalists, attorneys, and lawyers, other than doctors & engineers, to able to serve the community, USA, Pakistan, and get personal professionals satisfaction of doing something worthwhile," said Aqil Nadeem, the Consul general of Pakistan.
This traditional Pakistan Day 14th August Flag Hoisting Ceremony was held at the Houston Pakistani Consulate with much fervor and enthusiasm. Despite Ramadan and heat advisory, appreciable number of people attended. It was heartening to see a bunch of youth that had come with Mrs. Mahmood, who has the privilege of once holding Pakistani flag with Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
Saudi- Indonesia Attempts to Save 28 on Death Row
June 30, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
MENAFN – Arab News
(MENAFN – Arab News) Indonesia has called home its ambassador to Saudi Arabia for consultation following the execution of an Indonesian maid in Makkah on Saturday.
"The Foreign Affairs Ministry in Jakarta has recalled Ambassador Gatot Abdullah Mansyur for consultations and to discuss measures to solve other serious cases," said Wishnu Krishnamurthi, spokesman of the Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh, on Monday. "A note of protest over the beheading of Indonesian maid Ruyati binti Sapubi has been sent to the Saudi side."
Krishnamurthi added that the Kingdom carried out the execution by sword without giving Indonesia prior notice.
Sapubi's family has sought the government help to get the body to Indonesia. The maid from Bekasi district, Western Java, was executed for murdering her 70-year-old Saudi woman employer in January 2010.
Didi Wahjudi, a representative from the Indonesian Consulate in Jeddah, said neither the consulate nor the embassy was informed of the execution. The protest has been lodged because Indonesia was still trying to settle her case and seek clemency, he added.
Krishnamurthi said his government has stepped up efforts to save 28 Indonesians on death row.
"A plan is under way to reach a settlement in all cases either in the courts or through exerting more efforts in cooperation with Saudi officials for out-of-court settlements," added Krishnamurthi.
He pointed out that the Indonesian diplomatic missions were seeking pardons from families of the victims in several such cases.
"We are quite hopeful that the embassy and the consulate will manage to secure pardons either by talking or by giving blood money to the victims' families, which will pave the way for their release," said the spokesman.
He said Indonesia had succeeded in solving three out of the 31 cases.
"These three Indonesians have been repatriated after they were pardoned by the families of the victims," said the spokesman.
The move comes after human rights and labor activists called on the Indonesian government to take immediate action to assist Indonesian workers in Saudi Arabia.
Asked about the serious cases, Krishnamurthi said as many as 22 migrant workers out of the 28 are facing the same fate as Sapubi.
According to a report, a total of 316 Indonesians are currently involved in legal cases in Saudi Arabia, including those who have been sentenced to death.
The spokesman said Jakarta would strive to ensure they did not meet the same fate as Sapubi.
Right to Vote for Oversees Pakistanis
March 31, 2010 by TMO · Leave a Comment
The Government of Pakistan is considering granting the right of vote as well as representation in National and Provincial Assemblies to Overseas Pakistanis. In this regard all those Pakistani who wish to participate in the electoral process, may kindly fill the form available at following link (http://www.pakistanconsulatehouston.org/oversees-pakistanis.asp) and email or mail it back to the Consulate. The response would enable the Government in assessing the extent of interest among the Pakistani Diaspora in the electoral process and taking a final decision in this regard. The immediate response would be highly appreciated.
You are requested to kindly circulate this message widely to your Pakistani acquaintances. The mailing address of the Consulate is as under:
Consulate General of Pakistan
Jones Road
Houston, TX 77070
Right to Vote for Oversees Pakistanis
March 31, 2010 by TMO · Leave a Comment
The Government of Pakistan is considering granting the right of vote as well as representation in National and Provincial Assemblies to Overseas Pakistanis. In this regard all those Pakistani who wish to participate in the electoral process, may kindly fill the form available at following link (http://www.pakistanconsulatehouston.org/oversees-pakistanis.asp) and email or mail it back to the Consulate. The response would enable the Government in assessing the extent of interest among the Pakistani Diaspora in the electoral process and taking a final decision in this regard. The immediate response would be highly appreciated.
You are requested to kindly circulate this message widely to your Pakistani acquaintances. The mailing address of the Consulate is as under:
Consulate General of Pakistan
Jones Road
Houston, TX 77070
US Silencing Palestinian Journalist Mohammed Omer
Haymarket Books
Effectively canceling a planned speaking tour, the US consulate in the Netherlands has put an extended hold on the visa application of award-winning Palestinian journalist and photographer Mohammed Omer, scheduled to speak on conditions in Palestine, on 5 April in Chicago.
In 2008, Omer became the youngest recipient of the prestigious Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism, for his firsthand reportage of life in the besieged Gaza Strip. As his prize citation explained, "Every day, he reports from a war zone, where he is also a prisoner. He is a profoundly humane witness to one of the great injustices of our time. He is the voice of the voiceless … Working alone in extremely difficult and often dangerous circumstances, [Omer has] reported unpalatable truths validated by powerful facts."
Upon attempting to return to Gaza following his acceptance of the Gellhorn award in London, Omer was detained, interrogated and beaten by the Shin Bet Israeli security force for over 12 hours, and eventually hospitalized with cracked ribs and respiratory problems. He has since resided in the Netherlands and continues to undergo medical treatment there for his subsequent health problems.
The US consulate has now held his visa application for an extended period of time, effectively canceling a planned US speaking tour without the explanation that a denial would require. In recent years, numerous foreign scholars and experts have been subject to visa delays and denials that have prohibited them from speaking and teaching in the US — a process the American Civil Liberties Union describes as "Ideological Exclusion," which they say violates Americans' first amendment right to hear constitutionally protected speech by denying foreign scholars, artists, politicians and others entry to the United States. Foreign nationals who have recently been denied visas include Fulbright scholar Marixa Lasso; respected South African scholar and vocal Iraq War critic Dr. Adam Habib; Iraqi doctor Riyadh Lafta, who disputed the official Iraqi civilian death numbers in the respected British medical journal The Lancet; and Oxford's Tariq Ramadan, who has just received a visa to speak in the United States after more than five years of delays and denials.
Fellow Gellhorn recipient Dahr Jamail, expressed his disbelief at Omer's visa hold. "Why would the US government, when we consider the premise that we have `free speech' in this country, place on hold a visa for Mohammed Omer, or any other journalist planning to come to the United States to give talks about what they report on? This is a travesty, and the only redemption available for the US government in this situation is to issue Omer's visa immediately, and with a deep apology."
Omer was to visit Houston, Santa Fe and Chicago, where local publisher Haymarket Books was to host his Newberry Library event, "Reflections on Life and War in Gaza," alongside a broad set of interfaith religious, community and political organizations.
Rather than cancel the meeting, organizers are calling on supporters to write letters and emails calling for the US consulate's approval of Omer's visa. They are also proceeding with the event as planned, via live satellite or skype, if necessary.
U.S. consulate information:
Ambassador Fay Hartog Levin
U.S. Embassy in The Hague
Lange Voorhout 102
The Netherlands
Background on Mohammed Omer:
Mohammed Omer was born and raised in the Rafah refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. He maintains the website Rafah Today and is a correspondent for the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs. His home in Rafah was crushed by an Israeli bulldozer while the family was inside, seriously injuring his mother. Yet, as Omer explained in an article he wrote upon winning the award, "My ambition was to get the truth out, not as pro-Palestinian or anti-Israeli, but as an independent voice and witness." His reportage features interviews with regular Palestinians in Gazan attempting to survive amidst bombing, home demolitions and the crippling economic blockade, which has created devastating shortages of electricity, water, fuel and other necessities for survival.
Omer was to visit Chicago to discuss, with Ali Abunimah, Chicago-based author of One Country: A Bold Proposal to End the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, his reportage, personal experience, and the struggle for Palestinian rights. If the delay on his visa continues, he will take part in the event via live satellite connection or Skype.
Houstonian Corner (V12-I8)
February 18, 2010 by TMO · Leave a Comment
Haiti In-Kind Donations Container: Overwhelming Support by Houstonians
The Muslims and the South-Asian communities this past Saturday and Sunday did something for humanity that was not directly related to one of their own home countries. They came together at the International Courier Services (ICS) located at 6160 Westview Drive under the guidance of Helping Hand For Relief & Development (HHRD), to send a 40-Feet long container from Houston for the dire needs of Haitians. Since there are many useful things from USA, which are not readily available around Haiti, this was indeed a much needed campaign to launch, so as to involve the kind-hearted Americans in the service of fellow human-beings in Haiti, who are in living dire situation.
For the last one month, HHRD team in Haiti has been working, taking care of injured Haitians in six rotational clinics.
HHRD has termed this $1.50-Million Campaign as Muslims for Haiti (www.MuslimsForHaiti.Org) to unify the community under the platform of providing human services at global level and so that world can view this as the work of people of Mercy Unto Worlds Messenger Muhammad Peace Be Upon him and at the same time, opening opportunities' to all Americans (not just Muslims) to join in the good work.
Other than HHRD, the supporting organizations of this effort include: The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA); The Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH); The Houston Police Department (HPD); The Nigerian Muslim Association of Greater Houston (NMA – Masjidul-Mu'mineen); The Haitian Multi-Cultural Association; The Darul-Arqam School of North Houston; The Omair-Sana Welfare Foundation (Dr. Kashif Ansari); The Young Muslims of North America (YM); and The Houston Shifa Foundation.
The event got good coverage from Mainstream American and South-Asian & Spanish Community Media, which resulted in several non-Muslim donors coming to the ICS with their in-kind donations. For more information, one can call Maaz Adil 281-468-2238 / ILyas Hasan Choudry 832-275-0786, or visit HHRD office at 11945 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77099; or visit www.MuslimsForHaiti.Org
Representative Al Green Inaugurated Quaid's Exhibition at the Houston Consulate of Pakistan
Most unique exhibition of photographs of the founder of Pakistani Nation Quaid-e-Azam (The Great Leader) Mohammad Ali Jinnah was launched this past Saturday 02-13-2010 at the Houston Pakistani Consulate, by US House of Representative Honorable AL Green. Present on the occasion were His Excellency Consul General of Pakistan Aqil Nadeem; Commercial Attaché in Houston Consulate of the Government of Pakistan Zia Ahmed; Consulate of Pakistan Team Salient Members Manzoor Ahmad, Iftikhar Ahmad, Mohammad Arshid, Ali Mohammad, & Tanveer Siddiqui; President of Pakistani-American Association of Greater Houston (PAGH) Khalid Khan; Honorary Investment Counselor Faisal Amin; Executive Director of Joseph Educational & Outreach Ministries Reverend Dr. Afzaal Firdous; Community Liaison in Rep. AL Green's Office Badar (Bobby) Rafaei; and many others.
US Representative AL Green (TX-09) said he is aware that Quaid was born on a most joyous day of December 25th in the year 1876 and passed away on one of the saddest days for Americans 9/11 in the year 1948. He admired the constitutional battle with no military weapons, that was forged by Mohammad Ali Jinnah to achieve Pakistan. He chose the picture of Quaid with Mohatama Gandhi, which he plans to put in his office.
Later on Mr. Green met with the community members in the consulate and discussed about issues related to Pakistanis in USA like immigration, small business financing & taxes, healthcare, etc.; as well as issues facing Pakistan in terms of national sovereignty, democracy, educational uplifting, national security, terrorism, etc.
Consulate of Pakistan-Houston is located at 11850 Jones Road, Houston, TX 77070. To see the exhibition, one can visit the Consulate by calling in first at 281-890-2223 (http://www.pakistanconsulatehouston.org/)


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I have to tell you that I do think that 3-D is here to stay. For one reason, it's now a "feature" of TVs and not a selling focus. If the technology can become a commodity, I actually think that will improve its adoption. Much like BluRay, the more content that gets out there, the more it will help.
I don't think everything *benefits* from 3-D. Tron was great in 3D. UP, Avatar and others were really, really well done. So, I do hope that it's used selectively as part of the directorial artistry.
I think that if 3D loses its differentiation appeal--meaning it becomes too costly to produce and movies made in 3D start losing money, then I think that clearly we may see 3D start to become niche and not mainstream.
And that reiterates the point of cost. $50 for Samsung glasses is getting closer to the price point. No way, the mass market is going to pay $150x4 or $150x6 for proprietary glasses that now cost almost as much as the TV set. Glasses need to get to the $15-$35 price point and 3D TV needs to become a commodity feature and there need to be more BluRay titles in 3D out there and some programming that benefits.
If content, price, and execution can all come together, I think we might have something that becomes a nice part of the experience and not a gimmick. Oh, and I DO think its important that the trade magazines and web sites continue to talk about 3D and hopefully it gets to the point where its consistently talked about favorably, and for that to happen, content, price, and execution all need to fall in line.


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The Sum Of All Fears
As Tom Clancy's square-jawed CIA hero Jack Ryan, Ben Affleck's the only man on earth who can prevent terrorists from sparking nuclear showdown between the US and Russia. Not even solid support from Morgan Freeman and Alan Bates can inject life into this dead-on-arrival Cold War throwback.
DVD EXTRAS: Commentaries from director, cinematographer and Clancy, documentaries and trailer.
Rating: 2 / 10
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Treats! Issue #1
Own a copy of our inaugural issue! Treats! issue #1 contains pictorials with the lovely Rachel, Elsa, Brooke and more. Also, read about the rogue gentleman, Jason Statham and the wild exploits of Hollywood's yesteryear at the Garden of Allah. Limited availability.
Treats! Magazine is a limited edition, quarterly, fine art periodical. Treats! features luxurious, sensual and exclusive content by some of the most revered photographers, models, stylists, writers and artists in the world.


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Very fresh in an herbaceous, brisk way. I get rosemary, sage and cypress throughout its development. It's very natural smelling, and outdoorsy - I smell the ocean, the trees and the crisp clean air. I tend to like masculine scents but this one is maybe too masculine even for me. Not in a typical way, mind you - it's the cool, herbaceous quality that's forcing me to give my sample to my husband. Very unique!
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This is a CLEVER fragrance! Inspired by standing at the edge of a forest, near the ocean, this perfume encompasses just that. It's the smell of ocean air, and warm woods on ozone-kissed skin. It's a different direction from most woodsy aromas. It's bright, it's alive, it's not at all the smell of milled wood. These trees are still standing and breathing.
Reading the description on Ayala's website made me curious, but I honestly didn't think this would be a fragrance I'd end up purchasing. Luckily I had the opportunity to visit her at her studio. Orcas stole the show!
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Invigorating and refreshing - just like sea spray and enjoying a mojito by the beach. Love the rosemary and lime in it - a great pick me up and also has an impressive lasting power for a natural fragrance. It smells great on my husband too.


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If a person who happens to be black ever comes in unannounced to my house at night, I will likely give them the benefit of the doubt and my first question to him/her will be, "Are you lost, because you just came into my house without my permission?"
If Michael Moore ever comes into my house unannounced at night, I may be tempted to shoot first and ask questions later because I will know that he has come to do me and my family harm. I will expect that he is there to try to confiscate my means to protect myself, since he clearly knows what is best for others.


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Speaker Accused of "Hypocrisy" After Telling Guest to "F**k Off"
Parliamentary researchers have reacted with derision to John Bercow's new sexual harassment hotline, which doesn't even mention sexual harassment. The service, outsourced to Health Assured, offers support for all the problems you might expect except the one it they were brought in to deal with – MPs touching up their staff. Guido would advise any researchers lacking confidence in the new hotline to give us a call instead…
Meanwhile MPs are accusing Bercow of hypocrisy. One tells Guido the Speaker "regularly loses it" himself and has "temper tantrums", recalling Bercow launching a "bonkers" four-letter tirade towards Sir Ian Kennedy, chairman of the MPs' expenses watchdog, at an event he was hosting in Parliament. Guests were left "gobsmacked" after Bercow told Kennedy to "f*** off". Who'll police Parliament's self-appointed policeman?


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How to Keep Your Home Clean, But Not Toxic
Be it at home or at nursery school, both parents and childcare providers struggle to win the infectious disease battle, or at least declare a truce, through regular use of powerful cleaning and disinfecting agents. While these cleaners may protect your child by defeating the germs, they may also pose potential health risks due to the sometimes toxic ingredients they contain. And while you cannot control the toxins that permeate public facilities, you do have a say in the how you choose to keep your own home clean.
Keeping a clean house is a necessary step in providing a safe living environment. Through proper cleaning and disinfection in the kitchen, for example, contact with disease-causing bacteria from raw or undercooked meat, shellfish, fish, and eggs can be reduced. But the products we use to clean the house can also have unintended health consequences.
Some research regarding the health risks of cleaning products has focused on adult janitorial staff working with industrial cleaners in settings outside of the home. This is because they tend to use more powerful and concentrated cleaning products daily. While household cleaners tend to be more dilute and less potent than their industrial-strength counterparts, many do contain some of the same potentially harmful ingredients. And while both children and adults are susceptible to the consequences of toxic chemical exposure, children are more susceptible because of their rapidly growing bodies and immature immune systems.
Some chemicals that may be a concern include:
- Ammonia
- Aerosol propellants
- Chlorine bleach
- Hydrochloric acid
- Hydrofluoric acid
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Paradichlorobenzenes (PDCBs)
- Petroleum distillates
- Phenols
- Trichloroethylene (TCE)
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like:
- Nitrobenzene
- Toluene
- Methylene
- Chloride
- Formaldehyde
- Ethylene glycol
These compounds can be found in floor and carpet cleaners, degreasers, toilet/tub/tile cleaners, room deodorizers, oven cleaners, furniture polishes and waxes, laundry detergents, and disinfectants.
Last reviewedNovember 2013by Michael Woods, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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VA Loan Credit Issues
VA Loan Guidelines
VA will analyze a borrower's past credit performance in determining the loan for approval. A borrower who has made timely payments for the last 12 months serves as a guide and demonstrates their willingness to repay future credit obligations. On the opposite side, a borrower who reflects continuous slow payments, judgments and delinquent accounts is not a good candidate for loan approval.
Below is a list of items concerning the borrower's credit:
In circumstances not involving bankruptcy, satisfactory credit is generally considered to be reestablished after the veteran, or veteran and spouse, have made satisfactory payments for 12 months after the date of the last derogatory credit item(s).
When the underwriter analyzes the borrowers credit; it is the overall pattern of credit behavior that must be reviewed, rather than isolated cases of slow payments. A period of financial difficulty does not disqualify the borrower if a good payment pattern has been maintained since then.
Account balances reduced to judgment by a court must either be paid in full or subject to a repayment plan with a history of timely payments.
In the area of credit, the lack of an established credit history should not be a deterrent to loan approval. As provided in the credit standards, a satisfactory payment history on items such as rent, utilities, phone bills, etc., may be used to establish a satisfactory credit history.
The VA guidelines state that a minimum of two years must elapse since the discharge date of the borrower and / or spouse's Chapter 7 bankruptcy, not the filing date. A full explanation of the bankruptcy will be required. The borrower must also have re-established good credit, qualify financially and have good job stability.
The VA guidelines state that they will consider a borrower still paying on a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy if the payments to the court have been satisfactorily made and verified for a period of one year. In addition, the court trustee will need to give written approval to proceed. A full explanation of the bankruptcy will be required. The borrower must also have re-established good credit, qualify financially and have good job stability.
The VA guidelines state that if a collection is minor in nature, it usually does not need to be paid off as a condition for loan approval. Judgments must be paid in full prior to closing. A borrower is not eligible for the loan if they are delinquent on any federal debt. This can include tax liens, student loans, etc. Payment arrangements that would bring the borrower up to date may be considered for loan approval.
A borrower whose previous residence or other real property was foreclosed on or given a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure within the previous two years since the disposition date is generally not eligible for a VA insured mortgage. If the foreclosure was on a VA loan, the applicant may not have full entitlement available for the new loan.
If a veteran, or veteran and spouse, have prior adverse credit and are participating in a Consumer Credit Counseling Plan, they may be determined to be a satisfactory credit risk if they demonstrate 12 months' satisfactory payments and the counseling agency approves the new credit.
Read About Veteran Mortgage News, Updates, and GuidelinesIf you have an existing VA home loan, you already know about the VA occupancy requirement for these loans. But some home owners are confused when it comes to these rules when it's time to refinance the mortgage.
Are you a member of the National Guard or are a Reservist interested in using your VA home loan benefits? Do you know what the basic eligibility requirements for using your VA loan benefits are?
Borrowers interested in buying a home with a new purchase VA mortgage are required to certify that they will live in the home personally and that the property is to be used for their personal occupancy.
This update to VA home loan rules includes a warning for same-sex married couples who may be eligible for VA mortgage loans. Since not all states recognize same-sex marriages, VA loan procedures and requirements may depend on the location of the borrower.
In general, VA loan rules don't allow for personal loans or other credit for uses other than buying a home. The VA loan program only guarantees new purchase home loans or refinancing loans.


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The House's lead investigator on Wednesday told President Obama's top health official to revise "false and misleading" testimony before Congress about known security risks to Obamacare's federal marketplace before its October rollout.
Rep. Darrell Issa, California Republican and chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, accused Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in a 14-page letter of ignoring red flags raised by agency officials and a private contractor before telling Republican lawmakers that no one advised her to delay the system's launch because of security-related concerns.
Mr. Issa said the secretary should correct the record or face consequences.
"Witnesses who purposely give false or misleading testimony during a congressional hearing may be subject to criminal liability under [the law], which prohibits 'knowingly and willfully' making materially false statements to Congress," Mr. Issa wrote. "With that in mind, I write to request that you correct the record and to implore you to be truthful with the American public about matters related to ObamaCare going forward."
Administration officials have assured Congress that the federal Obamacare portal is safe to use and has not been hacked. The website, HealthCare.gov, suffered from web glitches in its early weeks of implementation before a turnaround by December, so Mrs. Sebelius was called before Congress to explain the law's struggles.
Despite her assurances, House Republicans are not satisfied that HealthCare.gov is secure and will seek greater oversight of the system.
The GOP majority plans to hold votes this week on bills that would require the government to prepare weekly reports on exchange activity, such as enrollment data, and to notify people within two business days if their personal data has been breached on the web-based markets.
"We're going to pass these bills. I'm hoping that the Senate will take up these bills," House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Virginia Republican, told reporters Wednesday.
In his letter, Mr. Issa highlighted three of Mrs. Sebelius' statements to congressional committees over the fall.
He said each piece of testimony contrasted assertions by MITRE — a contractor hired to assess the portal's security — and by Teresa Fryer, the chief information security officer at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
"Did any senior department official predict serious problems? And did any senior department officials advise delaying the rollout of the exchanges or parts of the exchanges on Oct. 1?" Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Florida Republican, asked Mrs. Sebelius on Oct. 30 before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
"I can tell you that no senior official reporting to me ever advised me that we should delay," Mrs. Sebelius told him.
Mrs. Sebelius told another lawmaker that MITRE "did not raise flags about going ahead, and the mitigation strategy was put in place to make sure that we had a temporary authority to operate in place while the mitigation was going on, and then a permanent authority to operate will be signed."
And on Nov. 6, she told Sen. Orrin Hatch, Utah Republican and ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee, that no one suggested that potential security risk outweighed the need to move forward with the system's Oct. launch.
Mr. Issa said Mrs. Sebelius' testimony did not jibe with information his committee has collected in recent months, as it continues to press the administration over its stumbles in rolling out the federal Obamacare portal. He said Ms. Fryer, in particular, pointed out risks to the agency in late September and then described her concerns in detail during a Dec. 17 interview with the committee.


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