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10 Green Christmas Tree Alternatives to Make Your Holiday Shine
Posted By Lori Zimmer On December 16, 2012 @ 11:45 am In carousel showcase,gallery,Green Holidays,Recycled Materials,Sustainable Materials | 2 Comments
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Whether you decide on a table top tree or a six footer, these recyclable and sustainable alternatives can be enjoyed, decorated and gathered around like a traditional Christmas tree. Start a new tradition in your family and have a Merry Green Christmas this year!
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Manny Pacquaio: Will underdog status play with Cotto's mind and machismo?
It seems remarkable, given that Miguel Cotto is a tried and tested welterweight, that when he meets Manny Pacquiao in the boxing ring at the MGM Grand on Nov 14 in Las Vegas, he will be considered the underdog. It is already a subject being discussed and used as a motivational tool within the Cotto training camp in Tampa, Florida.
When this contest was first announced, the reaction of most observers was to point towards a Cotto victory. Too strong, too measured, a weight class too far for Pacman, they said. We'd heard it all before, though. It was Oscar De La Hoya all over again. Early fears that the dynamic Filipino fighter was putting himself up to be flattened.
But the sands have slowly shifted. Pacquiao, on deeper analysis, looks the better option for many. But there are many imponderables – the sort, however, that make this contest a true debate for those armchair pugilists, theorists and speculators. I know. I am one of them like you.
Look at the chess moves taking place from the two camp leaders. Joe Santiago, Cotto's trainer, has now reversed the psychology, insisting they will use the underdog status as a means of motivating the Puerto Rican fighter in is bid to pull of his 35th career triumph.
Cotto may well be dented, however, by the underdog tag, and could play on his mind. Surely, to him, he should be going into this fight as favourite ?
The WBO welterweight champion meets Filpino idol Pacquiao at a catch weight of 145-lbs. Like many others, I favour Pacquiao at this juncture. The fistic meeting is billed as 'Firepower', and it should be a cracker. The projected outcome certainly creates debate whenever I hear it being discussed. There are persuasive arguments for both sides, which is what makes it so fascinating.
Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) has defeated Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton in his last two outings, and bids to claim an unprecedented world title in a seventh weight division.
Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs), 28, is naturally a bigger man. Like De La Hoya, who was dismissed by Pacquiao in a one-sided contest in December 2008. Pacquiao is likely to use the same hit and move tactics against Cotto.
Santiago believes his fighter can upset the odds, as his man has before, over Carlos Quintana for the vacant WBA welterweight crown back in 2006. The ring scalps of Zab Judah, Shane Mosely and Joshua Clottey have followed.
"Before Miguel fought Carlos Quintana a few years ago many people were picking Quintana to win and that really motivated Miguel," said Santiago. "The night of the fight he was so focused to prove people wrong that it really gave him a boost in the fight.
"We're seeing that again with the way so many people are picking Pacquiao to win on Nov. 14. Miguel is very driven by the people saying Pacquiao will beat him. It's extra motivation and he is coming with more fire because people are saying he can't win."
"Cotto is at his best, and he is out to show that against Manny. It will be a very tough night for Pacquiao because winning means so much to Miguel. There is so much desire. Miguel Cotto showed a lot about his will to win in the Clottey fight. He will show this against Manny as well but you will also see his speed and power in this fight."
"I think Miguel has shown people he can deal with speed in fighting Mosley and Judah. People don't think Miguel can stay with Manny and his speed and rhythm but I think he will and it will surprise people."
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While we were waiting (and waiting) for Jessica Simpson to have her baby girl, we learned an interesting tidbit about the name the singer and her fiance Eric Johnson had picked out for their first child.... namely that it was to be "nontraditional."
"It's nothing shocking and nothing you'll have to add to the dictionary," she told Elle magazine in its April issue. "Still, when people hear it, they'll know...why."
But when the big day arrived and we heard that 31-year-old Simpson had named her daughter Maxwell Drew (rumored to be called "Maxi" for short), we'll admit we still required an explanation.
Does she, like CNN Showbiz, have an everlasting adoration for the R&B singer of the same name? Did she and Eric have Maxwell House coffee after conceiving? Whatever the reason, the new mom elected not to explain in the birth announcement she put out on the Web today.
Kidding aside, there is a more plausible rumor as to its meaning. The name "Maxwell" was circulating weeks before Simpson's delivery, and In Touch Weekly cited an anonymous "friend" who said Maxwell is father Eric's middle name as well as his grandmother's maiden name.
The middle name, Drew, is said to be maternal grandma Tina Simpson's maiden name, Us Weekly reports.
Either way, we think the name does fit in the "nontraditional" category, but in the grand tradition of celebrity baby names, this is pretty tame.
Let's not forget that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon named their son Moroccan after a decor theme in Carey's Manhattan apartment; Beyonce and Jay-Z went with Blue Ivy, launching endless conspiracy theories; and Alicia Silverstone "won" the honor of worst celebrity baby name, as she and her husband opted for Bear Blu.
And little Maxwell does have a cousin named Bronx Mowgli, so we don't think she's going to win this unique name round.
Not that any of those can compete with some of our favorite (and oh, how unique) celebrity baby names: Jermajesty, Banjo and Moxie Crimefighter.
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Why not Scout or Rumor? Oh wait – those were already taken
What is up with celebrities naming their children these crazy names? It's become a trend for celebrities to name their children names that are just so beyond embarrassing, but apparently they want to be in with their crazy rich celeb pears. Naming their children has become so crazy, and in my opinion, it's just as crazy as a person trying to imitate Lady Gaga by dressing like her. Stop being sheep celebrities!!!!!!!!!!!
" Jessica Simpson's baby name?"
Why does Jessica Simpson have a baby name? She is not a baby. Nice editing, CNN.
Because the baby belongs to Jessica, not its name.
Isn't English fun?
Jessica Simpson has never been known for her brains. But honestly, young people today are so idiotic when it comes to naming their children. When this poor girl fills out a college application, they will have to look at the box for gender to find out if it's a male or female. These gender-bending names are the height of stupidity, selfishness and ignorance. They don't look at the big picture and see how these "nontraditional" names will affect their poor children in the future. We chose non-traditional names for our kids when we had them in the 80's, and now they are well known names and not so unique. But at least we don't have a Fifi Trixiebell, Moxie Crimefighter, Kal-El, Bronx Mowgli, Blue Ivy or Maxwell Drew.
well, perhaps college will not be in her future. so what?
I've been researching name frequency for a graduate school project, and the Social Security Administration makes data on the number of people given a particular first name by gender, year of birth and even state, as long as at least 5 people of that gender have the name that year. The data's available here: http://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/limits.html
Maxwell is definitely an uncommon, though not unheard-of name for a girl. Here are the years where at least 5 girls were named Maxwell with the number of girls receiving that name in the US in parentheses: 1917 (8), 1987 (8), 1988 (11), 1989 (5), 1990 (7), 1991 (5), 1993 (8), 1994 (8), 1995 (5), 1996 (5), 1998 (8), 2000 (7), 2001 (7), 2002 (6), 2003 (8), 2004 (15), 2006 (5), 2007 (6), 2008 (5), and 2010 (5).
The name may not hurt her too much, especially since she'll probably be called Maxi, which is feminine enough. She's already going to be singled out for being the child of a celebrity or two, and that's likely to have more effect on her than an unusual name.
Sadly, there are many names chosen for girls (and boys) that will be tough for them to grow up with. To pick out a few that 5 girls were named: Acquanetta, Beyunka, BJ, Brent, Daiquiri, Galadriel, Ha, Hoor, Leonard, Paul, and Xcaret.
Would it have been better to name her Lisa or Maggie?
"Maxi" = "Maxi pad" when she is 12+ years old. :( poor kid...
Celebrities should not be allowed to name their own children
I AGREE!!!! They should not be allowed to give these poor children such awful names!
Celeb's want their children to stand out in a crowd and don't think about what it will do to the child in the long run, when they go to school they probably will be Bullied, hope not
Let's name it "Chicken-of-the-Sea" Simpson
not be allowed to name their children?
are you two fvcking insane?
I bet if she had a boy she would not have named him Mary-It is stars way of getting attention and it seems only the little girls suffer for it-Such a cute baby with a truck drivers name
My God people. Take a chill pill. The baby's name honours people on both sides of the family. There's nothing wrong with it and most of all – she isn't your kid so who cares what your opinion is. Finally, the joker that came up with the stupid Maxi pad comment is probably the type of person that hurled those sorts of stupid insults at other kids in the school yard growing up. No doubt little Miss Maxwell Johnson won't be tortured at some public school where they put up with that kind of crap.
Everyone I know thinks of a maxi pad when you hear the word maxi....bully or not, that's what comes to mind.
I totally agree. I'm actually impressed that she used a time honored tradition when naming her child. Also, if Maxi-pads are the first thing that pops into someone's head when they hear that name, then they need to get out of Jr. High and grow up a little bit.
The name should be Clete.
Well Larry sorry to disappoint not 250 and what you are dissing red headed peeps??? just don't like the fact that some women use the excuse to lard up when pregnant..........maybe Larry you know because have the experience and gained 80 lbs and had a baby? My actual experience was a 25 lb gained 5 lb baby.........when you have a baby call me.........
Thank God she didn't name her Seven.
I named my child Nickle-Cadmium Super Power Charge. It sounds nice and powerful, the child will be successful in life :) Oh, and, it's a girl! They will call her Nickie :)
I've seen other similar comments in here, and yes, she will be called Maxipad in middle school, possibly highschool too. Way to go Jessica. You always have to consider the potential nick-names that will come with a name. Names should be picked with the intention of bettering your child's future, not for your personal amusement or sentiment.
I know Jessica doesn't have any brains, but is Eric Johnson an idiot too?
Seems like he's an idiot too, or he would have used a condom. These two are poor examples for our youth....let's have a baby first.....then get married.....maybe????
Better name than Moleeeeela.
Maxwell Drew? She does realize she had a girl, right?
Greetings, Mr. Maxwell Drew Johnson. All men must register for the draft on their 18th birthday....
Maxi-Pad!! Maxi-Pad!! Maxi-Pad!! Maxi-Pad!! Maxi-Pad!! Maxi-Pad!! Maxi-Pad!! Your parents named you Maxi-Pad!! *points and laughs* HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
At least she didn't name it Chicken of the Sea.
Drew Maxwell Johnson would have been much better.:)
There is a Drew Barrymore.
I love family names but wow, who names a girl Maxwell?
why does anyone who wrote this article think they "require" an explanation – pffffffft
going to get teased at school? Really? You think that kid is going to go to school? Simpson is the mogul of a billion dollar fashion empire people, her youngun is not going to go to a traditional or public school. Helloooooooo???? Is this thing on?
Her taste of fashion is horrible, I don't understand why people throw money in it!
This women is not known for splitting atoms, of course she would come up with a silly name, just as she let herself get fat while pregnant. Yes I said it fat, that was ridiculous. No one, I don't care what size baby you are carrying, needs or should get that fat. That is uncontrolled eating and not good for her or the baby. I really hope no one thinks that is ok to do or is encouraged to let them selves get into that state, she is lucky nothing went wrong. So now can she just go away I really don't care how quickly she loses the weight or what the kid looks like. Can we move on to someone who really is interesting not merely a sideshow.
Anyone else convinced "wendy" is a 250+ pound ginger?
Simpson may not be known for splitting atoms, but I bet she can spell "woman" unlike yourself honey
I agree! She took that "eating for two" excuse and RAN WITH IT!!! LOL!
Yes Wendy, you CAN move on.......
First Blue ivy and now this. These people are nuts.
Crazy thought but... anyone think its possible that all the strange names these celebrities pick for their children ARENT their real names??
Example: Celebrity releases ridiculous name for their kid. Everyone goes crazy over it and automatically remembers who's kid it is when they hear the name.
Fast forward to the future: The kid can enroll in school, make hotel reservation, a dinner reservation, anything under their REAL name and no one knows who it is... But if they want to be known, they just use the train wreck moniker their parents gave them...
No girl wants a name with a mental association of menstruation. They might as well have named her "Ondarag."
Its OBVIOUS she's an avid physics hobbyist and she just finds Maxwell's Equations of Electromagnetism to be incredibly elegant. and who could argue with that? I mean they predicted the speed of light and let to the breakthroughs in Special Relativity and in ways, General Relativity. Surely Jessica Simpson is aware of that.
I like family surnames for babies. "Tyler" is a popular one in my family; there've always been at least a couple of cousins with Tyler somewhere in their names. And y'know, as far as teasing is concerned, if other kids want to tease her they'll find something to tease her about. I think the name Maxwell will be considered sophisticated when the child grows up.
for a male it would
so if they have another child and its a boy they'll call him what, Julie? Wonder how many times she'll be called Maxipad...I know celebs want to be different – Apple, Moroccan but the child has to live w/that name not the parent. Personally, my favorite celeb baby name is Audio Science.
I'm still waiting for someone to explain to me how this talentless blonde bimbo is a celebrity? She's been labeled a horrible actress by every critic alive (anyone remember Daisy Duke?) and has done nothing to contribute to the entertainment industry other than dating one sports figure after another or various shots of her at various weights and bad fashion choices. I just don't get all the attention or fascination. WHo cares?
For somebody who doesn't care about Jessica Simpson you sure made time to comment. ha
This is not that weird of a name. Apple? Now that's an odd name. River. Brick. These are odd names.
All I can think of is Ford Delaerships – There is a Maxwell Ford, Drew Ford, and Johnson Ford all in cities I've lived in.
At least it's not Propecia or Sha Nay Nay. Of course Jessica is white so those ridiculous made-up names wouldn't be used. And her destiny won't be head cashier at McDonalds.
What a STUPID thing for Jessica to do. She has NO idea how that little girl will be teassed with a name like that. I was teased for years, with a name like mine.. That little girls is going to have it tough. Good Luck Maxwell Drew Johnson!
An acquaintance of ours years ago named their twins boys Bicardi & Bellini....thought it was "cute"....the boys are older now and are constantly teased by their peers.... ..
Your babies are not cats and dogs, they're not your pets! They're going to have to survive in this cruel world with whatever you send them into it with. PLEASE USE CAUTION for crying out loud!!!
The name is fine -and quite tame by celebrity standards thses days. But the nickname? Come on. Call her Drew! I know female Drews.
The people being negative against Jessica Simpson and her choice of naming her child are just being plain ignorant. I am not a Jessica fan but the girl isn't too stupid like you claim, she richer than you!!!!! Before casting stones look at your retarded name. Get a like people!
Funny you say she isn't stupid because she's richer than someone else?? That is an oxymoron..you moron. Smart doesn't always equal rich. This talentless woman is merely a joke and just another KarTRASHian, Hilton or Lohan. Makes news only because of who she was sleeping with.
Jessica deliverd a 10lb baby, now that's what I would call "Maxi" baby and just like anyone else, she can name her baby what she'd like.
Chubby, redneck gives her daughter a man's name (she could have used Maxine), and then uses a nic name with a reference to a feminine hygene product. No surprise for a chubby redneck.
Jessica deliverd a 10lb baby, now that's what I would call "Maxi" and just like anyone else, she can name her baby what she'd like.
Jessica deliver a 10lb baby, now that's what I would call "Maxi" and just like anyone else, she can name her baby what she'd like.
one word for this chubette......................loopy
Great, she named her baby after the pig in the Geico commercial.
HA!.. That was my first thought too.. I love that pig.. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Her choice of name is a lot better than "Bear Blu" and "Like." Not a great choice, but you would think a bonehead like Jessica Simpson would come up with something worse... like Chicken and the Sea.
"Maxwel Drew" I've heard worse. The child will be a detective. as in "Smart" and "Nancy". :)
How about Kal-El, think that Nicholas Cage named his son that.
Look it's a bird, it's a plane.......No it's a Super stupid name for a little kid !!!!
"Maxi" !? She should love her daughter enough to not name her after feminine hygiene products.
name her "Dick"
A few months ago I predicted that she would name her kid something stupid and she didn't disappoiont. Stupid breeds stupid and now there's another future dope in the world.
For a second I thought she actually named it "nontraditional"
how you move yo lips? another cameron diaz style, mental midget!!! OBAMANOS!!!
Well, I think she missed it by that much.
Call it "Bocephus".
In this day and age, a non-traditional baby name would be Marie or William.
1) this isn't Spain
Isn't Maxwell the name of the GEICO pig?
Named after Maxwell Smart, Agent 86, of course ! (LOL)
your all commenting and trashing her yet she's still a billionaire..and all of you?
Terrible name!!!! Jessica's really lost it.
Maxwell House?
The kid's name is Maxwell Drew, not Maxwell House. I hope they will have mercy on her and just call her Drew (like Drew Barrymore).
Could be worse, she could have named it Ivy Blue. But then, her husband's not a silverback.
Sorry, Blue Ivy. I care so little for those two a$$-bags that I can't remember their kid's name.
Classic! You care so little, yet you take the time to comment on the very subject. Also, what's with the Silverback comment?
Kevin Nivek, and Blue Ivy's parents really care how you feel about them. Yeah, they're crying all the way to the bank!
maxwell is a boys name.. i dont understand giving girls boys names or boys girls names...
i'm glad that Jessica finally squeezed that baby out of her uterus. She went into contractions and pushed it out, along with afterbirth and they had to cut the umbellical cord. Or she had a Caesaerian. She will now have to deal with lactating breasts and post partum depression.
Het stupid, there are no first graders here – we all know how babies are born!
why the boy names for a girl? Do she already know her child is on trek to follow Chasity Bono?
And her husband agreed to this decision? He must be a real piece of work himself. What about Jessica's parents, didn't they take her aside and slap her in the head? Big joke, ha ha, my kid has a retarded name.
You mean, boyfriend. They aren't married and aparently she named the girl after someone in his family. I think it's a horrible name for a girl!
Someone already stated this but I thought I would emphasize that Ms. SImpson is not married. The baby's father is Jessica's "fiance" so they may or may not actually get legally married. Whatever happened to regular normal names like Michael, David, Sarah, Michelle, Lisa, Susan, etc.
I was hoping for 'meatball'
I'm sooo happy she disclosed the baby's wonderful name. Now if she only knew who the father is.....
wee wee weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
She finally had that kid? She could've named the kid Brook Lyn(seeing as her cousin is Bronx).
Why must people always name their kids some silly name? Do they think it's cute? I know a person that's called Max, short for Maxine. But even so how are these kids going to feel when they grow up and being called their ridiculous name. Personally I could give a hoot what they name their kids. And this thing the media also has telling who is pregnant. What is it any skin off my nose what the heck their doing. So big deal, their pregnant...how does that matter to me?
Yet you're on this blog putting in your two cents. Please have a seat!
Was she born with a silver hammer... ?
Awesome Beetles reference. Props to you!
Maxi-named after Simpsons rear end.
that is her choice i even love the name
What "Bimbo Jr." was already taken??????????
I suppose the name is better than Shi thead....
That poor girl is going to get teased so much! I don't understand why celebrities can't just be a little normal, take someone else into consideration. Maxi is going to get teased mercilessly! Little girls are the worst. As soon as they know what Maxi means they will tear her apart. Teachers will always think she's a boy because on the attendance list it will have a boy name, and "Drew" doesn't really help. Yes haters, I know that Drew is also a girl name. But if you, like me, know a bunch of boy "Drew"s and the only girl Drew you know if is Drew Barrymore, then you will understand where I'm coming from. I think celebrities need to think about what will happen to their children when they name them these sorts of names: Pax Maddox Shiloh Blanket Apple Blue Ivy Bear Blu Morrocan (lol my spellcheck said mirror can) Jermajesty Tu Morrow (as in tomorrow, get it?) Zuma Nesta Rock Moxie Crimefighter Pilot Inspektor And many, many more. I'm sure this will shock you, but "many many more" was not meant to be part of that list. Kisses! <3 xoxoxo
Pilot Inspektor? Really? Who's kid has this name? Whem did You find it? ;DDDDDDD
Maxwell is tame. At least the names they chose was in honor of family relatives. Sydney is stll used as a woman's name. No big deal here. She won't get teased. The other names are totally rediculous and those kids will get teased.
Don't forget Demi Moore's daughters: Rumour & Scout !
Piolet Inspector is the son of....Jason Lee...i think Moxi Crimefighter is his kid too.
I like Pax, Shiloh, and Maddox; they sound normal. The others, however, are trying too hard to be different, and I despise their parents for being such famewh-res. These kids have to grow up, so why give them such silly a-s names?
No, these celeb kids with weird names will not be teased and bullied. They will go to private schools with OTHER celeb kids with weird names. The ones that get teased are the celeb kids with "normal" names and, of course, non-celeb children with weird names.
Well there's more at the Celebrity Baby Name iPhone app – Frank Zappa's too!
Don't forget Frank Zappa's kids. His son is named Dweezle, and his daughter is named Moon Unit.
Yeah, but you expected that from Frank Zappa! I believe Moon Unit changed her name. Dweezil kept his. David Bowie's son changed his name. They can always change it. Come to think of it Grace Slick named her daughter China. That might be unpopular today! Having any of these parents is going to be a totally different experience for a child, as opposed to having parents from the business world. They most likely have more interesting lives.
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby girl. May you all have many happy and healthy years together getting to know one another. That's really all that matters. Love.
She's been pregnant for 5 years, what the hell is going on? LOL :)
Maxwell House
Isn't she like on her 10th month now?
That kid is going be teased like there's no tomorrow.
As for jessica simpson aka maxi pad that for now makes her daughter mini pad lol...future tramp
you forgot bob geldorf's daughter, "fifi trixibell"...
This makes headline news?????????????????????????
When you have enough money to guarantee your kid's future for life, you can do things like drop some paper towels in a toilet, pick them back out, toss them on the ceiling, and name your kid phonically after the sounds that were made in the process. That having been said I would stray far from comfort in doing this today as it seems likely all that money will be more useful as kindling more than buying stuff in the near future.
Why do parents do this to their children? Maxwell? Seriously? For a girl? OMG! It's just stupid!
Names – all of them – are just a cross we all have to bear as we go through schoold – kids can tear any name apart and make you feel less than human until you grow some self respect and throw it back at them.
Kids at school will call her Maxi Pad!
On paper she will always be thought to be a guy, in school she will be made fun of: Maxi (pad). Would Jessica herslelf want to be called that, or Maxwell? I don't think so. WHY are so many people idiots? Tons of pretty girl's names to choose from and it seems a horror of a name is usually chosen by these idiot parents. Hope the child has the sense to change this legally when she's older. Plus, Maxwell is the name of the pig in the Geico Insurance commercials, haha!
She could have named her moon unit.
nope – it's already been done and she said it was 'unique'
Jessica Simpson is as interesting as a Mashed Potato Sandwich.
Pure stupidity! This poor child now has to live with a boys name for the rest of her life!
until Maxwell decides she was born into the wrong body and has a 'transition' - and then the name will still fit.
Who knew ....... I figured it would be Charlet Tuna ....
Maxwell Priest must be her favorite singer I guess
Jessica is from the South where family last names are used in a childs name, to keep the family connection. There is nothing weird about it and its rather traditional.
Being from the south myself, I too was given a family name. Jessica, the feminine form of my father's name (Jesse), and Elizabeth after my great-grandmother. My mother had the good sense not to name me Earl after my father's middle name. Good grief. I'm sure Jessica Simpson could have picked a lovely "normal" name that still had meaning.
I guess that's why she was named JESSICA ... got it ! Duh !
What ever happened to pretty names for pretty little girls? Maxwell is really ugly, although not quite as bad as Demi Moore's Tallulah. Why do these people have to try and be different, causing their kids to spend their lives explaining their ugly names?
Never mind the name, whatever happened to people marrying before they have a baby?
You see, these kids won't have to explain their names to anyone. They live in Hollywood. Plus, they're rich, so no one will care.
Americans are just getting dumber and dumber and think being unique goes all the way down to names as if that's really what matters in a person.
I like Maxwell the pig from the Gieco commericials.
Im trying to figure out why grown people think its funny to make fun of a child's name. Don't you have any bigger issues to worry about? Furthermore, what's wrong with the name. Someone said its not a girls game. Who are they to decide that?
Sure, there are bigger issues, but this is for fun. Anyway, Maxwell IS, by normal standard's, a boy's name. She can name her daughter "Snot Face" if she wants, it's a free country, but Maxwell is as much aboy's name as Ralph and Bob.
I guess yokel should have been plural. Saying its southern founded is like Al Gore invented the internet. Let me put it in a way you can relate too... Y'all is crazier than a possum in granny's moonshine vat.
Stupid, just stupid. These folks don't line in the real world.
Well, I don't care for the name "Maxwell" for a girl.I named my son, Maxwell, years ago. But all I can think of today, is the little baby girl, Avery, with the "bucket list," as created by her parents, died yesterday at 4 months. That is beyond sad.
Its not a sothern thing yokel. Supersweet tea or cole slaw on your burger is a southern thing. People have named their children after family members & ancestors since people had names or shortly after anyway. Go back to your banjo.
Im Gettin Tired Of The Word Maxipad. Let That Woman Do Her.jus As Long As She Gettin Dat Paper!
I didn't read through all the comments, so someone else might have brought this up:
I still think Frank Zappa's kids' names are all-time: Dweezil and Moon Unit.
Yep. Google 'em.
What about Zappas younger kids Ahmet and Diva (the loudest baby in the nursery)?
Since when do all of you think the name Maxwell is weird or regal?! Guarantee that if one of YOUR family members named their child that your words would change to, "Oh wow, that's a perfect name for him/her. How cute!" BUT since its Jessica, you think it's something out of the ordinary to make fun of. People are on their high horses today!
Maxwell is not a girl's name; it is a boy's name. I feel sorry for this little girl, and the kids of celebrities, whose parents' are so out of touch with reality that they think these ridiculous names make sense. Despite being a gender bender name, at least it is not as bad as "Blu Bear" or "Blue Ivy". What kind of a freakshow would do that to their child???
I DO have a family member with the middle name of Maxwell. Personally, I wouldn't have picked it, but there is nothing wrong with it, but I didn't change my opinion just because the child is my relative, or because I love the child immensely. And oh, by the way, the child is a BOY.
This child belongs to Jessica Simpson and her boyfriend(can't remember his name)....I hardly think anyone else's opinion of the name they've chosen matters to them at all, but in true idiotic form alll of you post your thoughts as if they matter, Especially all you haters. Worry about your own children's names.
Maxi Pad? Lord knows how many times this unfortunate kid is going to hear that thanks to her nitwit mother.
Weird name.I PRAY SHE GETS A CHANGE OF HEART! Poor baby...
I know someone who named their daughter Hero. Ridiculous name for a girl, Shakespeare lover or not, I would NEVER name my kid that.
Don't know how much thought they put into that name, as it would fit both a boy or a girl baby ???
Tony Romo!!!
Love it ! ;-) (The Dobermans on GCB are named Tony...and Romo :-)
Yeeeeah. When naming a child, spend at least a month trying to think of ways they can be teased in the schoolyard. Although, with her gobs of money doing who knows what (pretty much just existing, as far as i can tell, since i have no interest in her "empire"), obviously this kid will never be in school. Nannies and private "play dates" with other B list celebrity children will be this kid's whole world. So while we mock, she'll be living it up and never learn how to be a functional member of society. It's like prison, only with money and no body cavity searches. We hope. A gilded cage is still a cage, even if you're never intelligent enough to notice the bars.
Gee– bitter much? Why so much hatefullness from people posting. Leave them alone. She's their child– they could name her whatever they want– it's really not for us to decide. It's not something I would have named one of my daughters, but hey, to each his/her own.
The name makes sense, considering the "little" baby will most likely be a linebacker! "Chewbacca" might have been a better moniker. No wonder JS gained almost 200 pounds!
Courtney, Lindsay, Leslie, Sydney, Alex, Sam these all started out as boy's names until not too long ago when parents started giving them to their baby girls. I guess maybe Maxwell will be next. On that note, I wonder what name Jessica and Eric chose if Maxwell had been a boy, maybe Sue?
"not too long ago" - I'm not sure what you consider "not too long ago" but I'm 55 years old!
It'll be funny when she takes her first flight as an infant.... 'Awww honey, look! Maxi got her wings!' ;)
A girl named Maxi will get teased. That much is guaranteed. Was Tampon taken?
I think it's a pretty name. Especially when you consider the weirdo names famous people give their children. And she seems like such a nice person, I wish her and her baby all the best.
And here Maxi Priest comes to mind for me. What is wrong with you people thinking maxipad? Although I did meet an African American cashier the other day with the name D'Uneekque. I had to write it down before I forgot the spelling as soon as I got to my car.
All you people our there leave her alone. Who are you too judge. Let her name what she wants too name it. You don't see her being bogus too you guys so before you say something think about what your gonna say!! People these days!?
JS made a birth announsement. Shw teased the media about her babies name. Please these people suck up the media attention. They give their kids these rediculous names to be unique. They can not be like normal people, oh good heavens no! But the thing is now most celebraties are naming their kids these weird names that its pretty much not very unique at all.
well its about time she had that baby! whatever the name Im sure she will be much adored. Since JS didnt use a gestational carrier I wonder how long it will take for her to lose the weight. Well atleast JS didnt rent out an entire hospital floor in order to hide the fact that she wasnt the one giving birth! Just saying.
Global warming. Darfur. Domestic terrorist in Cleveland. The homeless. The recession. Border security. Famine. Disease. War. All these things for which noone has offered any solution. Yet here we are...in a blog...arguing over a baby's name. Time and effort well spent for sure.
I can multi-task. Try it sometime.
You said it,"here we are"! Hello...why are you posting....go save the world. Geez. Idiot.
I recently heard of twins, a boy and a girl, named Lucy Lemondrop and Waldo Waldo. 'Nuf said.
Poor Lucy. All her life her mother's going to ask, "Where's Waldo?"
and I know a woman who named her son "Velveeta".... he goes by "Vel" ....
You know what she named her baby?? "None of your damn business" – and what a fine name that is!!
It is our business if Jessica Simpson (or her handlers) sees it fit to make it our business.
I know someone who named their daughter "Chandelier" ....
This is actually a VERY traditional name. In the south, it was expected for people of a certain social status (higher class) to give a daughter a family name for a first name. This practice is dying out but I'm not that old and I had female classmates named Travis, McCall, Michael, Sumner. Maxwell fits right in. The only reason we think it is odd in this case is that Maxwell is such a common boy name right now.
THANK YOU someone whose knowledge of American cultures extends further back than breakfast.
Forgot to add...I had a female classmate named "Smith". This is old school, not nontraditional.
When I was a kid, I had a dog named Maxie. Presently, I have a barn cat named Max. I heard recently Max was one of the most popular names for pets. I wonder if she heard the same report, and got a little confused. Lol
Screw the name. I'm more concerned about how she's going to lose all that weight she gained! Pregnant women do NOT gain that much if they stick to a healthy, balanced diet. I'll never understand why some people use being pregnant as an excuse to live off junk food... that's very good for baby. Oh well, now she can blame being fat on her pregnancy like most women do after they have kids.
Geez, Lanfear...bitter much? What's your problem? And who are you to judge?
Why are you so concerned about her weight? She's not even fat, she looks beautiful! You are supposed to gain weight while pregnant, and if you don't its not healthy for the child. While you say she is fat, there are teens puking their brains out from people like you to lose weight. You're what's wrong with society Lanfear...
Who gives a flying f about this fat, no-talent cow and her lame husband? "MaxI" should sue them when she grows up for giving her such a stupid name.
What are you smokin' . She has a $1B business. ya that is a Billion dollars revenue per year. for crying out loud.
Who cares! Her TV career flopped, her movie career flopped, her singing career flopped so now she's hawking over priced clothes that she pretends she designs. Why does the media continue to be infatuated with people who are famous for being famous. How about some regular folks who make a difference in the world.
Because regular people name their kids, John, Michael, Ashley, etc. Not weird enough.
OMG! As if!!! This is like, sooooooo important to me. I can't believe you got a job writing about these people. You are soooo lucky. I am like, so impressed, I'm hyperventilating! So tell me, are there any more brood mare.........ummm........celebrities screwing around and making off spring for the next generation of talentless and tasteless music??? I'm just craving an update about yet another Hollywood celebrity womb.
Apparently it is important to you since you are here reading and commenting.
Maxi pad? Maxi dress? Horrible. Plus, it sounds like a boy's name. That poor, rich, beautiful child
Max Johnson aka Giant Weiner aka Big Dick. Nice name for a little girl
aka Maxi Pad
So she named her kid What. there are plenty of strange names out there, soon one will be named Why and When. Considering who we are talking about, i refused to read the article, just make this comment
I am going to name my kid Fart Poopyhead. Look out Hollywood here I come!
My wife is a nurse and said that a woman decided to call her daughter Placenta after she heard the obstetrician say this word a few times and thought it sounded like a real nice name for a girl.
Give the kid a siver hammer on her birthday.
Obscure Beatle reference of the day. Congratulations!
Best comment on this thread! Lol,,Lol!!
Not as bad as a pair of twins I met called Orangejello and Lemonjello. No, really.
some people just don't need to be breeding.....
I heard about those people!!! The mom named her kids after jello because it was all she at when she was pregnant with them.
@Linda Brown- What are you talking about? First of all, not everyone gets stretch marks. There are many remedies to this that you can buy at walmart (tummy butter, olive oil). I did this religiously and didnt get a single one. So I imagine if I can stave off stretch marks with otc creams, a millionaire has access to much more miraculous lotions. Secondly, not sure if you are aware, but the do c-sections horozontally in the pubic hairline now, not vertically across the whole belly like they used to. Only obese women have them higher up, where it is noticeable. Yes, I also had a c-sec and with a little mederma, within a year, you couldnt even see the scar when I was naked. As for wieght, i struggled but if I had a persoanl trainer, I dont think it would have taken so long. Celebs have all these things at their fingertips, so Its no doubt they look good after baby and as any mom knows(and regrets) it's what you put in your body while you are preg that makes you gain so much weight. unless you get preclampsia or something that is. noncelebs look great after babies too, its just a matter of caring about your self.
Very well said!
I don't think parents consider that the child must live with the unusual given name for their lifetime.
its a stupid name, just like EVERYONE else! baby name regret soon to be everywhere! it has already started. she just wants attention....just like everyone else who names their kid a stupid name.
I like it. It's traditional for her and the baby daddy's family. As far as mean kids tormenting little Maxi....maybe not. When I picked out my daughter's name, my male co-workers immediately warned that she would be called Micatin (foot fungus cream). In her 16 years of life, I have NEVER heard a kid call her Micatin. Although, sometimes I do! :)
So, are Moon Unit and Dweezle now mainstream?
she should name it 'meatball' looks just like Mom
. If she named the baby Maxwell based on the rumor that its Eric's grandmothers maiden name then i have no problem with that because its only fair to include the family womens surnames somewhere along the decendants . Women have been treated like 2nd class citizens since the dark ages by selling them in marriages to make babies for guys who want to carry on their family name while the womans name often disappears in history. I applaud them for this although she really should have named her daughter Simpson ;) .
What is wrong with people now-days, giving such boneheaded names for their kids? First we have Sara Palin with her kids bizarre names: Track, Trig, Bristol, Willow, Piper. Then we have names like...Trayvon, etc. Now we have this..Maxwell Drew. I just don't get it............
@tom,Why mention Treyvon?Gee the was low.
Lucky kid looks forward to dinner time ;-)
I still get a kick out of Dweezil and Moon Unit for the names of Frank Zappa's kids.
You really don't get it? Maxi....PAD? As in you don't have to use one for 9 months while pregnant?
This is Jessica Simpson, I wouldn't be surprised if she thought she still did need to use one >.<
might as well just of named the kid "Moon Unit", or "Dweezel". poor kid.
Someone already said it, but naming children after grandparents maiden names, etc is a very traditional Southern thing to do. She's from Texas, hence.....seriously, where I'm from nobody would bat an eye at this name. I think it sounds nice imho
Oww, I taught I heard that praise somewhere. What if its a duplets or octoplets? Guess she will name them no. 1,2,3,4,...I know Maxwell will grow up well and beautifull, just like her mom. Well I mean her well. Take care Jessica.
Dollup! Big gooey Dollup... LOL!
I heard the name Maxi and thought of Pad.
I hate all these Jessica fans who are being sensitive about rude comments regarding Jess and her choice of name for her newborn. Jessica chose to be in the entertainment industry and this is what happens when your a celebrity. People talk good and bad about you, and besides Im sure shes happy to be receiving all this attention. Yes, I know she is a talented designer, however she wouldnt be were she is if it wasnt for Nick. Seriously, who really was Jessica before she got married to Nick?
Yeah, as if that kid isn't going to have enough problems with Jessica as the mom. Really? you need to name her maxi pad simpson? That should make her teen years fly by!
Love it! So true.
Ignorant responses.. my aunt's name was Maxine and I never once thought 'Maxipad" Are you guys 12?
Meanwhile: Pilot Inspektor, Fifi Trixibelle, Sage Moonblood, Rocket, Ocean, Blanket, Moon Unit, Audio Science, Diva Thin Muffin or Bronx Mowgli?
My Grandmothers name is Maxine as is my mother's middle name...and no not once does Maxi Pad come to mind. But the nickname Maxi. Why yes, Maxi Pad comes to mind and it is just terrible they are giving her that nickname. You need to grow up and realize how cruel kids will be. Maxi is going to eat her pain like momma...
I think anyone seeing "Maxi" as a nickname is going to going to think "Maxi-pad." I did. That poor kid.
please boycott CNN. read NPR, BBC, even Faux news. Anything. But. CNN.
......so you are going to start this when?
she wants to give it some rich regal name like the celebs all name their babys god forbid it has an ordinary name
I wonder how old she will be before someone calls her Maxi-pad.
Has humanity become so bored and in need of a distraction that tripe like this matters? Anyone can name their child whatever they like – being "rich" has nothing to do with it. So what? Big deal.
Carole is right. Many of us in the south want our children's names to mean something. Both of my girls are named for their grandmothers and great-grandmothers!
More rich low lives spreading their DNA in to the world. Let see how this fairy tale turns out.
read once that offspring tend to be closer to the norm than the parent–my guess is the kid will be smarter that the parent
Maybe the name will in fact be "Nontraditional"
At least we know she didn't use a surrogate.
celebrity kids got it rough enough without the weird name.
And if they had a son they would have named him Delilah.
She is going to name her daughter Max? Well, that's better than Moon Unit or Lesbia. Seriously, I met a girl in Los Angeles named Lesbia, her real name, on her drivers license, and yes, she is straight. There were a couple of geeks that wanted to name their son Adolf Hitler whatever the alleged fathers last name was. So what? Hollywood is PT Barnums pride land.
At least it is now "Towel"....
middle name should have been "Smart"–nickname could be Agent 86?
So what, . . . she wanted to name her daughter Maxi . . . . -pad
No kidding... This one is born to be the butt of late-night-comedy jokes... literally...
lol her name is Maxipad. I was going to guess Chicken of the Sea.
I might as well been named Folgers too...derp derp
UGH! What a name. But then celebrities are known for giving weird names to their kids. Why? Cause the CAN!!
And if Jessica thinks that her child won't be teased being referred to as Maxi...she's got another thing coming, Come on that's how some femine products are referred to!!!! She should have had Drew be her first name & leave Maxwell for the middle name. But then if her daughter gets mercilessly teased...it's the parents' fault! They named her.
ANYONE can give their kid a bizarre name. You do not have to be a celebrity to do so.
It is Southern, not celebrity, to name a child a parent's or grandparent's maiden name. My husband name is his mother's maiden name, my grandson is named his mother's maiden name, my granddaughter is named her great grandmother's first name and her middle name is a last name. She goes by both names....also, very Southern. At least she selected two real names, not something she found on a cereal box or a toy.
Finally a celeb with a normal name for their kid. Max is a good choice.
Carole is right. Many of us in the south want our children's names to mean something. Both of my girls have names from their grandmothers and great-grandmothers.
"But then celebrities are known for giving weird names to their kids. Why? Cause the CAN!!"
I'm not sure why you limited your observation to just celebrities since anyone can in fact give their kids weird names.
Celebrities are always trying to make a statement.. Its so sad that it doesn't stop with their kids.. I think the names are as much a publicity stunt as anything they do. Every time the name is mentioned, it assures that it will bring up a conversation about THEMSELVES... The name will automatically be synonymous with them.. Assuring they will always have a little bit of the spotlight shining on them.
What you said is so true. Having a litter of adopted children is the same thing, too. Angelina Jolie is a perfect example of that publicity stunt. I don't know if you have ever seen "Mommie Dearest," but it mentions the whole adoption for coverage thing. God, they're all a bunch of freakin narcasists!
I'm going to name my next daughter Valvoline or Mobile-1.
"Bear Blu" won for worst name? It's way better than "Apple"!
I'd be amazed if she knows which end to put the diaper on.
Trust this bubble head to name her kid some lame name "MAXWELL" 20 yrs from now another Hollywood Brat who will join up with Apple, Moses, Sparrow, Harlow Maddox, Suri, Pax, Shiloh, Zaharah,? Maxwell sounds to me like what an old geezer would name his English Setter?" I wonder just how many diapers this bimbo will actually change, I am betting a nanny will be with the baby at 2am? And what galls me about these women, notice they never have stretch marks, they lose their baby fat in 3 days, because the plastic surgeon is in the room ready to nip and tuck, and the trainer is on standby? Makes he sick when I see Mariah after giving birth to twins you can't see the C-scar on those commercials because the surgeon was right there as the last one came out? Heidi Klum must have the same surgeon! So I could give a flip less this bimbo had a kid? Who in their right mind was waiting breathlessly for the birth? God, she is not even that talented but in today's world you don't have to be?
Linda Brown: instead of wasting your time being bitter about rich people how about you crack open a book and learn some punctuation? Stop ending your phrases with a question mark!
Maxwella would have been better. At least let her have a feminine ending to her first name, giving her a male name is just amunition for teasing when she gets to grade school. Kids will latch on to anything to tease with, don't give them help!
Poor celebrities' kids. At least when they grow up maybe they'll have enough money to legally change the stupid names their immature parents gave them.
All I can think of is Maxwell Smart... but i guess I'm showing my age:)
old fart
While the name Maxwell is not my favorite for a little girl, it is not obnoxious. And let's face it, while she's not the smartest gal, she did have the common sense to not name her child something that will taunt her the rest of her life. I would call the child Max, rather than Maxi. That leaves too much to play around with, because let's face it: kids can be mean.
And they couldn't save this for a boy? Sad all the beautiful, feminine names out there and she chooses this?? I'm dissapointed in her. These celebs don't think about the person who has to go through life with these ridiculous names, pretty selfish.
i guess that shows how everyone likes different things. i really dig the name....would loved to have grown up with the name "maxi" instead of the one i got. think it's pretty and what i consider "cool feminine". (those are the kinds of names, though, i gravitate towards).
The baby has 10 fingers and ten toe's and both baby and mother are doing fine. That's all that matter's.
How refreshing to read a simple comment that says it all.
You really need to learn when NOT to use apostrophes.
Exactly. :)
Maxipad. 'Nuff said.
Who the F wants to read simple comments? 1st graders could punctuate better and have something more interesting to say than Scott. -RY
Yeah until Maxi pad enters school that is...
So, how many people saw the headline for this article and thought Jessica Simpson's child's name is actually "WHAT?"
Me! Then again I'm kind of an idiot. "what" would almost be a better name than maxi. That poor girl!
This isn't unheard of really. People have named their girls "boy names" for years. I mean I know more female Jordans than male Jordans these days. Isn't Max the name of a female character in a sitcom now too? Even if spellings are different, you have no idea by hearing some names... Alex, Sammi, Toni, Kyle, Kris, Jo, etc. I even know a woman in her 80's who is named Jonnie. So, who's to judge?
Seriously...? Maxi....Maxipad....come on....
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Jirung Health Village
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Address: 99 Moo 7,, Rim Tai, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180 Thailand See map
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A sanctuary for health lovers, Jirung Health Village offers guests the chance to revitalise mind, body and soul at its Mae Rim, Chiang Mai location. The treatments are based on therapeutic techniques refined over the centuries and enhanced by modern research. They integrate Western science and Eastern traditional medicine and the balancing of mind and body through the Buddhist reverence for wellbeing. A 20-minute drive from downtown Chiang Mai, Jirung Health Village enjoys a picturesque and tranquil setting. Its rooms are in Mountain Villa Suite and Sanctuary Family Suite categories, and facilities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, restaurant and spa. The various health techniques and activities on offer include Lanna Tai Chi, Thai Yoga, Hatha yoga, Vipassana meditation, Hermit's Reflexology, Prana vital breath control training, health food cooking classes, walking, bicycle riding, herb and plant studies and making merit by offering alms.
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8,900 - 12,400 Baht/Day or 297 - 413 USD/Day
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Dominion Mouse Cursor Bug.
My mouse cursor will completely disappear only during dominion, the only way to fix it is to restart my computer, all hardware drivers are up to date, and i have tried every video setting and resolution both in game and in my graphic card settings, i'm sure i am not the only one so please fix this bug, it usual effects the outcome of the game ><.
Having the same problem, please help riot, not only is it extremely annoying, but if you can see your mouse,and if you cant play,gg.........
Same problem, PLEASE address this issue Riot.
I lost a dominion game because I had to altF4 league of legends. and restart my computer to fix it by the time I got back to the match that had JUST began, our team was at 80 points and theirs was at 390 still. =/ And I had it the next game near the end. had to alt F4 and restart my computer again. 2/3 games Ive played today had this happen. Please fix, totally ruins the game. |
Glad to see im not the only one 8(
happens to me too, FIX pretty plzzzz
want a fix
bump for bug fix
Incredibly game breaking bug affecting a large number of your playerbase. Care to acknowledge it Riot?
Pretty sure it's due to having an AMD graphics card. Going to Mouse Properties and turning Display Pointer Trails on and off seems to help me.
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Hawaii Academy is a private school for the advancement of lifetime fitness, gymnastics, and human sciences for ALL ages and ALL abilities. Our Academy promotes programs that motivate participants to better understand the importance of maintaining one's health, fitness, and wellness throughout life. We have two locations (Kalihi District in Honolulu and near Bloch Arena on the Pearl Harbor Navy Base) on the Island of Oahu. We have over 1900 students ranging in age from 1-99 years with over 75 part-time employees. Please visit us for a free trial lesson. Click here for 2015 Annual Calendar, 2014 Annual Meet Schedule, 2015 Kalihi Schedule of Classes, 2015 Pearl Harbor Schedule of Classes, or browse our web pages for more information.
All ages and all abilities
The Academy is unique in showcasing gymnastics across the lifespan with many multi-generational families participating together in one activity/sport. With 50+ students over 60 years of age, four in their 90s, and many of them competing in trampoline meets, HA has very inspiring senior/elder students. With about two seniors dying per year there are many family stories of doing gymnastics right to the end of their life (or becoming a competitive athlete in the last ten years of their life). There are many three and four generation families exercising together, even an occasional five generation family. In addition to having students of all ages, HA has students of nearly all abilities: from remedial requiring special assistance to function, to world class athletes... even world champions. By promoting adult and senior/elder participation, children today see themselves as future active adults (like their parents, grand parents, and great grand parents). We have a broad range of adult programs (fitness, trampoline, tumbling, dance, martial arts, & circus skills) and Kupuna (50+ yrs) fitness classes and even teams that compete in trampoline gymnastics (19-98 yrs). We have had two year old to 97 year old state champions on the trampoline and several four-generation families competing in our meets. We have remedial classes for special needs populations and training programs for world class athletes. We provide educationally challenging and fun activities for ALL ages and abilities with gender equality. We aspire to achieve excellence in our programs. But more important than rapid skill achievement is breadth of application and development of personal values and training attitudes that transfer across endeavors throughout one's life. Gymnastics training is fundamental and transfers to all physical activities and sports (video).
We are also one of the largest outlets of Trampoline Shoes in the Pacific. We sell only white competition shoes (Distributed through Carita House in England, manufactured in Italy) for US$23. Orders of 10 pair or more get a 10% rebate check payable to the person making the order. Further discounts available for purchases of 200 and more pairs per shipment.
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These delicious treats are easy to make and will quickly prove to be a family favorite.
Carol made these tarts for her granddaughter Lily to keep her spirts up during Lily's prolonged treatment for a life-threatening illness.
5 medium to large apples (a mixture is best: honeycrisp, Granny Smith, gala, delicious) | 2 tsp. ground cinnamon |
½ c. sugar | ⅛ tsp. salt |
¼ c. light brown sugar | 1 package ready-made or 1 batch homemade piecrust |
1 Tbsp. cornstarch | 1 egg (optional) |
1. Peel apples and cut into thin slices. Put in a large bowl. Combine sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt, and sprinkle over apples. Toss to coat evenly. Cover bowl and let sit about an hour, to draw liquid from apples.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place apples in a saucepan, bring just to a boil (add a little apple juice if apples are too dry), then reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. (Or you can place in microwave-safe dish and heat for about 8 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.) Cool completely.
3. Line eight 4-inch tart pans with piecrust. Use a cookie cutter to cut shapes out of leftover dough for top crust.
4. Spoon apple mixture into crustlined pans, topping with dough shape. If desired, use an egg wash of 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water to lightly brush tops of crusts.
5. Bake 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Makes 8 tarts.
Nutritional Information: Calories: 260; Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 135mg; Total Carbohydrates: 51g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugars: 33g; Protein: 3g.
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The first thing anyone asks a battered woman is: "Why did you put up with that?" Domestic violence is the only crime I can think of—well, besides rape—where the victim is treated as complicit in her own abuse.
This is why I rarely talk about my two-year relationship with a batterer. I wasn't a housewife with no resources, I was a teenager and he was my first boyfriend. He beat me, raped me and stalked me. After I escaped, it was years before I told anyone what I'd been through because I was so ashamed. I still avoid the topic with those close to me.
What people don't understand is that abusers don't generally punch you in the face on the first date. If they did, nobody would ever go out with them twice. But there are some early warning signs—and as much as you might hate to admit it to yourself, the fact is, even a strong, smart, independent woman can find herself on the wrong end of the fist. Here are some behaviors to watch out for … Keep reading »


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In January of 1967, The Doors released their self-titled debut album. The first single released off the album failed to chart, but the song went on to become a staple at their concerts, a fan favorite and what many call the band's "signature song". What was the song?
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In the late 1970s career educators Eileen and Raymond Huntington opened the first Huntington Learning Center in Oradell, New Jersey. Their goal was to take an individualized approach to education, adjusting instructional tactics according to each student's set of needs. Their success in helping K–12 students prepare for exams and improve grades and study skills quickly spawned franchises across New York, New Jersey, and elsewhere.
Today, the certified Huntington tutoring staff utilizes testing and rubrics for assessing each child's skills, academic needs and potential for growth. The teachers even note the student's behavior in different testing and academic situations to craft a methodology sensitive to each child's learning style. Teachers also adhere to the company's code of ethics that stresses professionalism and confidentiality and encourages pupils to improve their grades honestly through dedicated study rather than shortcuts.
Imagine That! and Future Tech founder Kelly Williams has always loved science and art—up until her children were toddlers, she had spent her life building a career as an environmental engineer working for the EPA. But when she began volunteering as a leader of art and science programs at her local church and school, she unexpectedly discovered that she loved teaching children even more. Since 1995, Imagine That! and Future Tech learning centers have fostered a passion for science and technology in students aged 3 through 14. Alongside hands-on, age-appropriate instruction in the basics of physics, chemistry, and simple machines, the kids learn to work futuristic wonders such as building and programming robots to navigate obstacle courses and follow instructions. Science camps and workshops at locations all over the Atlanta metropolitan area give children a firm foundation in the sciences and prepare them for tomorrow's world of ever-more-advanced computers and automatic doors.
Understanding that each child learns differently, the staff members of Sylvan Learning Centers' numerous study centers design custom lesson programs. Based on the results of standardized testing, diagnostic tools, and one-on-one interviews, the staff works with students to help them firmly grasp basic skills such as reading, writing, math, and how to remember facts without tattooing them to their chests. Programs target students in kindergarten through grade 12 and mold to various learning styles, helping kids to feel more comfortable in the classroom. Afterschool or summer classes can ready high-school students for the rigors of the ACT or the SAT, or they can help students to wow college admissions officers with their superior writing skills, exemplary test scores, and willingness to arm-wrestle the school mascot.
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A growing national appetite for organics and a climate amenable to growing fruits and vegetables without the aid of artificial fertilizers and pesticides is causing the category to surge in the Coachella Valley, growers and shippers there say.
About half of the 200 acres at Thermal, Calif.-based Drake Larson Sales is organic, said Drake Larson, president of the family-owned company that markets grapes under the Dragon Grapes label.
He said he first got into organic production in the late 1970s, and the category has had fits and starts.
"It was kind of hit and miss and basically since '86 on, we've grown organically," he said.
He said organic production is rewarding, but it also requires commitment — and investment.
"But it's kind of growing the old-fashioned way," he said.
The surging popularity of organic produce has made this a good time to be involved in the category, Larson said.
"It's an interesting thing because people are looking for it," he said.
A grower has to be prepared for the challenges of organic production, Larson said.
"There's so many things you can't put on organic that would make it look a little nicer — plus, you spend a lot more time hoeing and doing labor things and you have to cull out an occasional worm here and there," he said.
Other attributes of organics compensate, he said.
"It's an interesting thing because I really think organics have a great flavor and are really safe," he said.
Some grower-shippers in the desert aren't as focused on the organic category because it's not their market, but things could change, said Daren Van Dyke, director of sales and marketing with Five Crowns Marketing, based in Brawley, Calif.
"I think we like the organic deal, but we're not one that has a super-large organic ground base," he said. "That's not really what our emphasis is, but I would say I would see that as a gradual increase over the next few years."
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Anthony Vineyards has devoted a portion of its grape production to organics since 2002, said Rob Spinelli, salesman.
"We've been growing and progressing every year, and it's probably 30% of our production now," Spinelli said.
Some have thought of organics as more fad than trend but are learning differently, Spinelli said.
"Retailers are growing the category, not just grape but as a whole, 30% to 40% a year and some guys even higher," he said.


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U.S. sales of new homes rebounded in January to the fastest pace in more than five years, offering hopes that housing could be regaining momentum after a slowdown last year caused by rising interest rates.
The Commerce Department says sales of new homes increased 9.6 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 468,000. That was the fastest pace since July 2008.
It came as a surprise to economists who had been forecasting a sales drop in January, in part because of a belief that activity would be held back by bad winter storms in many parts of the country.
Sales had fallen 3.8 percent in December and 1.8 percent in November, leading to worries that the housing recovery could be losing momentum.
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I'm flying in 5 weeks and I am a little scared of fitting in the seats. Anyone want to share their flying while large stories?
100 lb. Club - FlyingView Full Version : Flying mindylee 04-10-2007, 03:12 PM I'm flying in 5 weeks and I am a little scared of fitting in the seats. Anyone want to share their flying while large stories? nelie 04-10-2007, 03:15 PM Unless you are very bottom heavy, you should be fine. I have full hips and I could fit in seats at my highest weight but I did need a seat belt extender. When I got down to about 300, I didn't need one any more. I really like window seats myself so I always try to get those. HeatherAngel 04-10-2007, 04:45 PM Now, I always try to get an aisle seat because I can sort of 'twist' a little if I need a bit more room :) I only needed an extender on a Virgin Atlantic flight - my hips used to measure 57 inches - and I could manage every other seatbelt. I'll tell you one thing - the stress I used to put on myself getting ON the plane was always far worse than any seating problems!! Remember, most planes have armrests that lift, so do that if necessary - and definitely if you know the person next to you! :D Heather :) boaterswife 04-10-2007, 05:00 PM I haven't flown in several years, but isn't it crazy that I'm still apprehensive about a flight I have to take in July? When I look in the mirror now, I see the girl I always saw, even at my highest weight, but when I try to visualize something like airplane seats, I see the girl I really was 8 months ago. My brain must be more screwed up than I realized! sept15lija 04-10-2007, 06:09 PM When I was around 270-280, I fit fairly comfortably. I too always asked for an aisle seat so I could lean out a bit, otherwise I always felt I was encroaching other people's space a bit. (I am ALWAYS on really full flights; as when I travel it is at peak business times). I didn't need a seat belt extender at that weight, and I tend to carry most of my weight in my stomach/butt/hips area...I'm pretty much a complete pear. ;) Christine in CA 04-10-2007, 07:02 PM I always end up flying on Southwest (if that helps for reference), and am taking a short flight to Vegas this weekend. Ive been avoiding flying as my weight has crept up over the last year. Im 59 with my weight pretty evenly distributed, and even at 300-ish the seatbelt fit, but since Im about 20 pounds higher I am going to ask for a seatbelt extender on this trip. I always take a window seat and cram every part of my body up against the window for the duration of the flight (not fun!) to avoid spreading out against the passenger next to me, all the while trying to appear relaxed and comfortable. ;) Thankfully my husband will be sitting next to me this trip so I wont have to hold myself in as much. Ive tried the aisle seat, but I felt extremely self-conscious (and HUGE) getting my arm bumped every time someone walked up the aisle from behind. Some may disagree, but try not to focus too much on losing weight for the trip, as that kind of pressure on yourself can backfire (it does on me!) Just focus on overall health and being good to you. Judging by your height and weight, I would just ask for a seatbelt extender from the flight attendant greeting you immediately when you step on board, just in case. I know youll stick to your healthy habits and be even smaller in 5 weeks and probably wont even need it! :D Enjoy your trip and don't worry about the flight!! Christine vBulletin® v3.6.7, Copyright ©2000-2015, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
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A recent CBC segment featured a radio host who explained that she had received death threats following an unexpectedly controversial news story. The letter, she said, was filled with spelling errors and it was signed: the Angle of Death! Which, let's be honest, is not quite as scary as an Angel of Death, except perhaps for Grade 6 students studying geometry. The anecdote reminded me of a Michel de Montaigne quote: "The greater part of the world's troubles are due to questions of grammar." This in turn invoked a funny line by Jennifer Crusie: "His sentences didn't seem to have any verbs, which was par for a politician. All nouns, no action."
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My family and I went to listen to the McDade family playing Celtic music. I understand there is a Celtic spirituality, as well. What is Celtic spirituality, and does it conflict with the teaching of the Catholic Church?
Helen Keller was deaf and blind from early childhood, yet she became one of the great humanitarians of the 20th century. When news of her death in 1968 came over the radio, I remember my father say, "There goes a great person." I was 15 years old at the time and too self-absorbed to understand. Only much later, in my own disability, did I begin to understand what my father meant. Helen Keller wrote: "When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door we do not see the one that has opened for us."
There are more refugees around the world than ever before – so why is your church having more trouble than ever in finding a way to receive, resettle and "welcome the stranger" (Matthew 25)? Canada's bishops are currently preparing a pastoral letter on refugees – will they raise this concern? In 2013, just over 12,000 refugees were accepted into Canada. Of these, 6,623 were sponsored by private groups who assisted their resettlement in Canada. Many privately-sponsored refugees are assisted by faith groups, but community or ethnic organizations, and even individuals can also play this role. The federal government supports the remainder.
One need only compare the stories on the reports given by four Canadian bishops with the efforts of several cardinals to uphold Church teaching on the family and marriage (Pages 18 and 19) to see the huge disconnect between doctrine and pastoral reality in today's Catholic Church. If the chasm between teaching and the lives of today's Catholics widened following Pope Paul VI's reaffirmation in 1968 of the immoral nature of artificial contraception, it has expanded even more during the intervening decades.
My youth had both strengths and weaknesses. I grew up on a farm in the heart of the Canadian Prairies, a second-generation immigrant. Our family was large, and the small farm we lived on gave us enough to live on, though just enough. There were never any extras. We were never hungry or genuinely poor, but we lived in a conscriptive frugality. You were given what you needed, but rarely anything extra. You got just one portion of the main course at a meal and one dessert because these had to be measured out in a way that left enough for everyone.
He (the king) dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they refused to come." The guests should come to the feast. The ancient world was not as well fed as we are, at least those who live in the West today. Every five years or so, people starved, due to drought, excessive rain or war. Even at the best of times, daily meals were simple. Often months would pass with little or no meat on the table. That is why a feast became the universal symbol of heavenly delights. The wedding feast, of all feasts, was supreme.
Prior to his ordination in 2002, Michael Mireau told the WCR that the priesthood is realized differently in different people. There will be differences in personal taste, appearance, many things. But the minute a priest drops his individual identity and becomes "the priest," Mireau said he stops being human. Because of that, he stops being an effective priest. One thing for sure was that Father Mireau never lost his unique identity, never bowed to whatever pressure there was to compromise the person God had created him to be in order to fit into some watered-down human standard of "the priest."
Traditionally, October has been the month in which Catholics pray the rosary with added fervour and greater frequency. Oct. 7, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, is the high point of this month of devotion. The date of the feast of the rosary was not chosen arbitrarily; it is the date in which the forces of the Christian League defeated the advancing forces of the Ottoman Empire in 1571 at the Battle of Lepanto, perhaps the greatest and bloodiest naval battle ever fought.
The prophet Isaiah writes these blunt words: "I am the Lord and there is no other, there is no God besides me." This is politically incorrect. Today many would prefer a God who is not so direct. A God who is open to the possibility of other gods according to each person's individual taste and liking. A God who conforms to the twisted logic of the world in which we live.