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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 12 at 18:29
a big blue.. lol it is VERY HARD to ID big blues.. especially before they are fully unfurled ... but the crinkling there.. bothers me.. are you aware of HVX ?? .. can you ID such??? ken |
- Posted by ctopher_mi Z5 MI (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 12 at 18:33
The first one looks like a virus infected Big Daddy. The second might be Gold Standard, but the first one is unfortunately diseased and should be thrown out in the trash. Google Hosta Virus X for more info. |
- Posted by steve_mass 5b (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 12 at 18:35
The second one is Gold Standard. The first one I'm not sure of. It is a Sieboldiana type but it's not Elegans. Too rugose for Elegans. It's a gorgeous blue. Can you tell us what the size is? When it flowers and what they look like? Steve |
- Posted by gardenlady48 z5 IL (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 12 at 18:49
thank you steve! ....and NO, the blue one doesn't have a virus, it's the lighting I believe. I will check back later this summer when they get larger and flower so I can provide info. |
Garden lady, I'm a novice hosta grower. I don't have that many plants, and only a couple for more than 3 or 4 years. I would not lightly dismiss what Chris says. If Chris says it looks like hosta virus X, I'd at least test it. He knows more about the disease than most. The test strips are $32.50 for 5 at https://orders.agdia.com/InventoryD.asp?attribute_Size=5&collection=ISK+16600&loc=IN. There are photos at the hostalibrary and more info at http://www.hostalibrary.org/firstlook/HVX.htm. I hope Chris is wrong. bkay |
- Posted by steve_mass 5b (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 12 at 21:45
Garden lady, I thought the light was causing that change in color also. Can you take another picture of this plant on a cloudy day? A close up of a single leaf should be enough for us to tell for sure about virus. Chris is usually right, but the light may be playing games with this picture. BTW, it probably is Big Daddy. Steve |
The second one is a little confusing as it has both heart shaped leaves and the more strap shaped leaves. I think it looks more like Paradigm. The colors look more like Paradigm, too. bkay My smushed Paradigm. It doesn't really show the leaf shape well, but they are more heart shaped. |
- Posted by ctopher_mi Z5 MI (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 12 at 23:35
Here are some pictures that will hopefully help for you to see the HVX symptoms. I'm afraid they are very obvious in your picture. First, this is Niagara Falls with HVX: Here is Phantom with HVX: And here are some closeup pictures on your hosta: Hopefully that helps so you can see what we are seeing. Chris |
- Posted by steve_mass 5b (My Page) on Thu, Apr 26, 12 at 6:45
- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 26, 12 at 7:30
de nile is not a river near your hosta garden.. the blue one is virused ... and i dont think the other is gold standard.. wrong leaf shape.. but it would help to wait a few more weeks for it to assume its proper clump shape ... the leaves are too cordate.. or heart shaped.. GS is more longer than wider ... its that very pointy tip that is key for me ... its one of the gold centered ones in late summer.. paradigm is a good guess .. but there are many other versions ... of which.. i dont recall since mine are barely 3 inches out of the ground.. sept sun? ... etc ... ken |
- Posted by ctopher_mi Z5 MI (My Page) on Thu, Apr 26, 12 at 8:38
Steve, it isn't the collapsed tissue look, it is all the strange wrinkles that follow the veins all up and down the leaves. Just about all the leaves are showing it, and I'm not talking about the corrugation. I tried to show it in the smaller pictures I posted, but in your picture it is the bottom leaf and the one that hasn't unfurled yet that show it the most. |
I agree it does appear to be HVX but would wait until it is fully leafed out as hostas often have odd quirks to the foliage as they unfurl in the spring. The tell tale sign I'm also seeing are the large sunken areas on a couple of the leaves but again I'd wait a few more weeks until fully leafed out. Just my opinion but I'm not an expert. Scott |
Does anyone think that Paradigm is not correctly labeled? Sure doesn't look like Paradigm to me. Anyway, I would agree that the blue is definitely HVX. Even from the small photos, it looks text book. Sorry :-( Alexa |
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Hello! I am an aspiring plant enthusiast. I don't have much of an idea of what I'm doing, but I'm learning and that's what brings me here. I currently only have one plant. It's a beautiful Aglaonema with cream stalks and large leaves (about 12-16 inches in length). The plant was a little sickly when I first got it, but beautiful nonetheless. It only had maybe 5 or 6 leaves total and those were all growing toward the top of the stalk, which was about 20 inches tall and about 2 inches wide at the base. I repotted the plant in a larger pot (14-in, I think), but those leaves have since died or fallen off, I'm sure due to either the shock from repotting, or because I have no clue what I'm doing (probably the latter). Now, I'm just left with a 20-inch stalk. I corrected its watering regiment and moved the plant out of direct sunlight a few months ago and the plant has since started suckering rather quickly, but I take it I should remove them so they don't discourage any growth from the main stalk. I want to see growth from the base of the stalk again, but I am unsure if this will happen because of previous care. There is some growth pushing out of the stalk in random places, but I've waited for close to 6 months now and it looks exactly the same as it did when the last remaining leaf broke and fell off. I honestly would like to cut this stalk closer to the soil and start over again, but I'm unsure of what to do, how to do it, or if it's even a good idea. Besides a few sprouting suckers, I haven't noticed a single bit of growth in that 6-month period. I just want to see this beautiful plant thrive again! Any comments or suggestions are much appreciated! Thanks! :) |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 11, 13 at 13:31
its really hard w/o a picture.. but if you have fresh vigorous growth from the bottom.. OFF WITH ITS HEAD .... most plants with stalks.. simply continue from top.. so if you think its going to put out new leaves on the stalk ...... i would doubt it.. though i have no experience with this plant ... its sort of like trying to rejuvenate grandpa.. when you have a bunch of young studs down near the bottom.. its just not going to work out .. so cut it off.. an inch or two from the medium.. and then the real question is.. will that part root ... and become studly itself.. i will leave that question to others.. or google. .. picture??? ken |
- Posted by wpetestraw (none) (My Page) on Mon, Mar 11, 13 at 14:17
Thanks for the reply! This is the most recent picture I took. Sorry for the lighting. I will take some more photos tonight when I get home with better lighting and hopefully of something useful. You can see the newest sucker leafing out. The thing sprung up in about three weeks time. The second leaf has already opened fully and has started pushing up. Also, I want to remember reading somewhere that when rooting an Aglaonema stalk, it's best to grab the stalk and snap it because it breaks off in nice little sections. I maybe even use the stalk to root a few 4-inch sections of the plant, but I have no idea whether I should root them in water or a peet mixture of some sort. |
Try cutting some of the stalks and leaving the "studs". Let stalks callus for a day or so and replant in a separate pot-out of the sun. Ags like low to bright Indirect light. "Grandpa" will come roaring back:) Let dry slightly between watering; about once a week or so. The pot and soil should allow for adequate drainage. The soil should never be too wet. Ags do not like "wet feet". Fertilize monthly with a dilute liquid fertilizer after cuttings show clear signs of active growth. |
- Posted by wpetestraw none (My Page) on Mon, Mar 11, 13 at 14:38
Thanks! :) I will refresh this thread with posted progress. And my lingo isn't up to par here. What are "studs?" Are they the suckers or the cuttings of the stalk? |
The "studs" are the suckers. They will grow into new plants in time. |
- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 11, 13 at 18:36
come on.. keep up.. grandpa and the studs ... lol she had me going too.. lol .. she said leave them to callous.. that means cut into 4 inch sections.. and leave them to dry for a few days ... if you dont.. they will rot .. since yours is recently repotted.. i would cut.. not snap.. or you will snap it right out of the pot ... ken |
- Posted by wpetestraw none (My Page) on Tue, Mar 12, 13 at 11:11
I was sure that's what they meant :) I didn't want to assume anything. I'm green, just not my thumbs quite yet, heh I'll probably make the cuts this weekend. I'm thinking half the stalk will yeild about 3 four-inch cuttings. More photos to come. Stay tuned! |
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Tue, Mar 12, 13 at 16:59
This is a pot of propagated stem sections. If your plant is supposed to be variegated, it may need brighter light, although only the back of a new leaf is visible. |
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Tue, Mar 12, 13 at 17:03
I recently removed the growth tip (but not all of the leaves) from this stem and it is responding with swelling at a lot of nodes. It's hard to say which will actually grow as side branches. The taller the stump is that you leave, the more likely it is to grow more than one new top. |
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Garmin, the well-known sat nav manufacturer, has developed a new smartphone app that works with a portable projector in order to project driving directions onto the windscreen of your car.
The Garmin smartphone app comes with the usual voice prompts you'd expect from a sat nav system. These can be sent through the smartphone speakers or linked to a car stereo via Bluetooth. The projector automatically adjusts the brightness levels of the windscreen display depending on whether it's light or dark outside.
As a concept, projection onto the windscreen is not new. In theory, projections could cut down on driver distraction because the driver will spend less time looking away from the road and more time looking directly ahead. But the tech has only really been shown in fixed installations. Garmin has come up with something that any smartphone user can adopt.
There are various advantages to the smartphone approach. Firstly, a separate device is far easier to upgrade than an in-car system. And because the 'brains' behind the projection is handled by an app, Garmin can continually update the system without the user having to manually trigger an update.
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Its easiest to tell when they fruit. Look at the flower, fruiting height, fruit size shape etc.. Link below to Id forum at Bananas.org |
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OK Thank you. These have never fruited. I've had them for a few years. The first one came from my Dad. His have fruited before, so I hope these will eventually. They are pretty prolific. I started with 3 and now have about 16. I need to spread them out and create a grove. |
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The 25 Best Notorious B.I.G. Guest Verses Of All Time
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'Come On' is infamous for being slated to appear on Ready To Die before Puffy told that plan to go get some cheesecake. Claiming that it didn't fit the arch of that album's story, Puffy pulled this fantastic Lord Finesse-produced gem. You should recognize that second Big verse though.


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Stingray City is a series of shallow sandbars found in the North Sound of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. It is a tourist attraction, where southern stingrays are found in abundance and visitors can pet and interact with the animals.
Stingray City is in the shallow waters of the northwest corner of Grand Cayman's North Sound. It is just inside a natural channel that passes through the barrier reef and consists of a string of sandbars crossing the North Sound from Morgan Harbour to Rum Point.
It may be that stingrays began gathering in the area decades ago when fisherman returning from an excursion, navigated behind a reef into the sound, and cleaned their fish in the calm water of the shallows and sandbar area. The fish guts and squid were thrown overboard and the stingrays eventually congregated to feast on the discarded guts. Soon the stingrays associated the sound of a boat engine with food.[1] As this practice turned into a tradition, divers realized that the stingrays could be fed by hand.
Today, tour and excursion boats, along with private watercraft, gather at Stingray City in large numbers. Passengers disembark and enter the chest-high water to interact with the stingrays. The boats' proprietors bring along with them pails of chunked-up squid meat, which they dispense by hand to the animals, thus attracting dozens of the creatures to the feeding spot. Visitors can visit Stingray City and pet stingrays, while standing in only 3 feet of water.[1]
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- Cooper, B. (2009). About Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Retrieved February 5, 2009
- Backstrom, D. (1999, 02, 17). Stingray City . Retrieved August 29, 2006, from The world's greatest 12' dive! Web site: http://www.cayman.org/divesite/stingray.htm/
- Garrison, L. (n.d.). Stingray City on Grand Cayman Island. Retrieved August 29, 2006
- Layman, L. (2004). Stingray City, Grand Cayman. Retrieved August 30, 2006, from Be Stingray Friendly Web site: http://www.stingraycity.org/studio/
- Button, M. (2008). Stingray City, Grand Cayman. Retrieved May 1, 2008, from Moby Dick Tours Web site


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My Dear Parishioners, Once a catholic wrote a letter to the editor of a catholic weekly and complained that it made no change in him attending Holy Masses. "I have gone now for 30 years, and during these years I have heard about 3,000 sermons. But now I can't remember any of them. So I think I'm wasting my time and the priests are wasting theirs by preaching sermons." This letter started a real controversy in the 'Letters to the editor' column. It went on for weeks until someone wrote the following letter. "I've been married for the last 30 years. During this period my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But now I can't recall the entire menu for a single one those meals. But I do know this. They all nourished me and gave the strength I needed to work. If I had not taken those meals, I would be physically weak or dead. Likewise, if I had not gone to Church for my spiritual nourishment, I would be spiritually weak or dead today." Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible! For Jesus tells "Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." (Mt 4:4). Thank God for our physical and spiritual nourishment! Let us place our trust in the Lord. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." (Prov 3:5-6). Let us tell others "... the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." (Deut 31:6). Let the year of faith lead us and others to come closer to God. God bless you all. Fr Patrick Joji SDB Rev. Fr. Varghese J. Puthangady SDB Assistant Priest |
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After scooping an Emmy Award nomination for Lead Best Actress following her efforts in Homeland, Claire Danes was spotted on set debuting her growing baby bump.
The 33-year-old actress has a lot to celebrate, as she is expecting her first child with Hugh Dancy. Danes was spotted on set taking a stroll in flared jeans and black wedges paired with a sleeveless blue shirt. The former My So Called Life actress, looked to be grabbing lunch on the run, holding a sandwich in her hands as she strolled from her movie trailer.
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This is a very nice pattern and I love it! I found it in Burda 04.2001, and it's very simple and flattering.
I have used medium polyester jersey, and decorated the upper part with silver/white knitted ribbon.
I have used the same fabric as lining for the bodice and polyester for the skirt.
I'm so Happy :-)
Jersey and polyester lining
Aug 30, 2014, 06.15 PMby nadia r
divine dress honey ;)
Aug 30, 2014, 06.21 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks dear Nadia! – and thank you for favoring my dress! :)
Aug 28, 2014, 08.27 PMby Oksana Starzhynska
Airy Fairy:-) Very delicate and gentle image, very different from what we get used to about you. Great fitting and very neat work.
Aug 29, 2014, 07.40 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot! – and yeah, it's different… :)
Aug 26, 2014, 08.28 AMby kat034
Wahow! This dress is amazing and this sky blue is lovely on you!
Aug 26, 2014, 12.31 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Oh, thanks a lot dear Kat! :)
Aug 23, 2014, 07.36 PMby rita61
This looks amazing on you! Love the delicate colour you used.
Aug 23, 2014, 09.22 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot dear Rita!
Aug 19, 2014, 08.01 PMby Madcinderella
Wow, den var jättesnygg, du passar fantastiskt bra i den! :D
Aug 19, 2014, 09.09 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Tusen takk! ;-)
Aug 19, 2014, 04.32 AMby izbott
Very classy very elegant. You did a phenomenal job. The jewelry is perfect & so is the ribbon.
Aug 19, 2014, 03.15 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Love to hear that :) Thank you very much Izayana!
Aug 19, 2014, 12.05 AMby Irina Schwab
This is such a delicate, nicely made dress! Simply beautiful. Block colours and mostly light colours suit you best!
Aug 19, 2014, 03.14 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot Irina for your kind comments! :)
Aug 18, 2014, 02.32 PMby kisses
Nice dress Ellen..like the simplicity
Aug 18, 2014, 04.08 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot Kisses! – same with me ;-)
Aug 18, 2014, 02.21 PMby thewallinna
Simple chic!
Aug 18, 2014, 04.07 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks Inna! :-)
Aug 18, 2014, 06.04 AMby Luz Kettle
This is what I call effortless elegant! Truly lovely!
Aug 18, 2014, 04.07 PMby Ellen Hatteland
That's a very lovely comment! Thanks a lot dear Luz! :)
Aug 18, 2014, 03.22 AMby Zsuzso
Gorgeous dress ! Nice touch with the ribbon !
Aug 18, 2014, 04.06 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very much my friend! :)
Aug 17, 2014, 09.02 PMby martinK
did you marry for the second time? :-)) lovely as always!!!
Aug 17, 2014, 09.37 PMby Ellen Hatteland
No need – my husband is so nice :-)) Thanks for your lovely comments!
Aug 17, 2014, 08.32 PMby schnui
Really simple but oh so elegant and you look stunning.
Aug 17, 2014, 09.35 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Oh, you are so sweet Marjorie! Thanks for your lovely comments!
Aug 17, 2014, 07.27 PMby Tzai
Such a lovely dress Ellen, it is indeed simple but yet very classy. This length flatters you a lot.
Aug 17, 2014, 09.35 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very much for your kind comments Tzai! :)
Aug 17, 2014, 06.48 PMby liliv-1
You look like a fairy, it's a dream dress!
Aug 17, 2014, 06.51 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Oh, you are so sweet! Thank you very much dear Liliv! :) – and thank you for favoring my dress!
Aug 17, 2014, 06.41 PMby Mary Athey
Ellen this is so Gorgeous on you. The dress is very elegant and looks so classy. Love this x
Aug 17, 2014, 06.49 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you so much dear Mary! :)
Aug 17, 2014, 06.16 PMby camelia db
Hi Ellen, this dress is stunning as you are wearing it . So simple and yet so spectacular. I love it.
Aug 17, 2014, 06.49 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very, very much Camelia! :-)
Aug 17, 2014, 05.08 PMby IDia
So simple and beautifull! I know this pattern and YOU just give me an ideea!
Aug 17, 2014, 05.34 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Oh, thank you very much IDia! – and thanks for favoring my dress :)
Aug 17, 2014, 05.07 PMby Bbtiny
what a lovely dress. you look gorgeous!
Aug 17, 2014, 05.34 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot Brigitte! :)
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1 The Father has loved us so much that we are called children of God. And we really are his children. The reason the people in the world do not know us is that they have not known him. | 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. |
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Broadcast Date: Nov. 28, 2008
www.pbs.org/washingtonweek/ In this online-only extra, Washington Week moderator Gwen Ifill and panel discuss: President-elect Barack Obama moved to seize control of the nation's economic agenda this week announcing his economic team and and plan to create or save 2.5 million of jobs after he takes office. Meanwhile Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced a new plan to help companies that issue credit cards, make student loans and finance car purchases.
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Jeanne Cummings, POLITICO
Doyle Mcmanus, Los Angeles Times
Todd Purdum, Vanity Fair
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So, I made empanadas for my book club meeting this week, but I think if you were into that whole football thing, they'd make the perfect dish to bring to your Super Bowl party. For some reason those Super Bowl parties tend to lean towards a Mexican theme and I'm not sure why... Perhaps because beer alongside chips & salsa just makes so much sense. Well, ladies, empanadas are more impressive than chips and salsa. So, impress your football loving friends this weekend, with a treat that looks a little bit like a football. Because, why not?
For the dough I used this recipe, to avoid some unnecessary repetition. I subbed half the white flour for sprouted wheat flour and used yogurt in place of the cream and they came out quite tasty, so don't be scared to go that route. And the yogurt I used was non-fat... I also tried the recipe later using coconut oil in place of butter and the result was healthier tasting, so if you're trying to keep your non-health obsessed friends happy, just go with the butter.
For the filling:
A bunch of spinach
1 1/2 cups of beech mushrooms
1 can refried black beans
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
2-3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup cashews
Salt & pepper to taste
1. Add mushrooms, garlic, spinach and cashew to food processor and blend until mostly smooth.
2. Add in the black beans salt and pepper.
3. Stir it up real good.
4. Take the dough out of the freezer (where it's been resting for at least 15 minutes after you made it)
5. Roll out the dough and cut out circles. (You decide how big you want to make those empanadas!)
6. Stuff with veggie-bean mixture & seal with your fingers.
7. Pop in the over for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.
8. Take out of the oven when they're golden brown and wait 15 minutes to eat if you want to avoid burning the roof of your mouth. (Because that's the worst. Am I right?)
Now you have fun Super Bowling about, my friends. I'll be standing in the chip bowl, covered in french onion dip, licking my fingers, wondering... where are the cupcakes? That's where you'll find me... Because I've already eaten my way through ALL THE EMPANADAS. That's why YOU must make more! Don't let the world go on empanada-less, especially not on Super Bowl weekend...
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We've got some Friday Favorites for you, ladies. And extra special, we've also came prepared for the Friday celebration that IS HAPPENING, and we have a chance for you to win. You have to make your way on down to the bottom of this post, check out the pic of one of our newest arrivals, go find it on the website, and comment below with what it is! First person to guess it right gets a free pair of them on Monday!!! Whhaaaaat!? Yes, that's right. Get excited!!! Get SO excited.
Here's a few of my favorite internet findings from this week:
This downloadable planner print:
This recipe looks healthy, tasty and perfect.
This phone case was made for me; I'm sure of it.
This locket, for those of you who have a boo... Vday is just around the corner. Just sayin...
And these shoes (find them on the website, comment below with the name & win 'em) are so comfortable, I can't believe they're not slippers.
Have the happiest of Fridays my friends. Good luck to you all on winning the shoe above^^. Don't forget to enter by commenting below with the name of the shoe!!
And have fun this weekend. Have so much fun. Have all the fun, eat all the snacks at your Super Bowl parties, catch all the sunsets, laugh all the way (until it hurts) and, pancakes. Weekends and pancakes go together like socks and shoes... or feet and shoes. You decide. But, just eat the pancakes. I'm stuffing mine full of blackberries and then slathering them up in copious amounts of honey. Ok, now I'm drooling all over myself and not in a cute way...
It was the Grammy's last night!!! Wuhoooo!! We're music fans over here so we were sure we were tuned in to the show, based in our home of Los Angeles…
Now we know there was a lot of hoopla about the following:
Beyonce and Jay Z opening with a very sexy bump and grind.
Photo Courtesy of Billboard
T Swift dancing all night long….
Photo Courtesy of People Style Watch
Pharrell had a very interesting hat on all night long…
Photo Courtesy of Billboard
Lorde is the cutest thing in the world; we love her songs and are so happy she won some Grammy's!
Photo Courtesy of Pop Sugar
And for some other notable comments…
1. People got married at the Grammy's, live during the show (only in LA)
2. Kendrick Lamar and Imagine Dragons performance was AMAZING.
3. Hunter Hayes sang a very touching message to all kids out there.
4. Jay Z is so baller he gave a shout out to Blue Ivy saying "Daddy won a gold sippy cup for you!" A Grammy = Sippy Cup.
What was your favorite performance of the night? Were you entertained?
One thing we overheard that night was "Music is the closest thing we have to a universal language" – that line stuck with me. Whatever genre you're into, I'm glad we share something in common.
Karen xoxo
Wild by Cheryl Strayed was one of the best books I read in 2013. I chose it for my December book club book and it was a hit; everyone loved it! The book is a true story of a woman's hike across the Pacific Crest Trail. For those of you who aren't familiar, the PCT is an eleven hundred mile hike that spans from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregan, all the way up to Washington. Strayed had no previous experience hiking, and though her journey proved trying, her story is nothing short of inspiring.
Although her journey proved arduous, it still made me want to go on a backpacking trip! I don't think I could handle the PCT at this point, but I'm looking into some other options for 2-3 day hiking/camping trips I can do locally!
Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book:
'Most things will be okay eventually, but not everything will be. Sometimes you'll put up a good fight and lose. Sometimes you'll hold on really hard and realize there is no choice but to let go. Acceptance is a small, quiet room.'
'You will learn a lot about yourself if you stretch in the direction of goodness, of bigness, of kindness, of forgiveness, of emotional bravery. Be a warrior for love.'
'Whatever happens to you belongs to you. Make it yours. Feed it to yourself even if it feels impossible to swallow. Let it nurture you, because it will.;
'You cannot convince people to love you. This is an absolute rule... Real love moves freely in both directions. Don't waste your time on anything else.'
Need another reason to get excited about reading Wild? There's a movie coming out starring Reese Witherspoon! I know, amazing.
My mom got me this book for Christmas years ago and it took me forever to get to. I have no idea why because it was a super quick read and I totally loved it. I found myself turning down lots of pages (always a good sign) and I was captivated by Maya Angelous writing style. She is able to keep her words simple, but still descriptive and inspiring. I'm a nerd and there's nothing I love more than good use of vocabulary paired with simplicity. I had a teacher in high school who made us cut to be and to have verbs out of our writing. At the time, I thought she was evil and insane for forcing us to figure out how to write without these essentials, but then you discover... not soooo essential. There are other ways, better ways, simpler ways. I am not strict about eliminating them completely these days, but I still bear in mind not overloading my sentences with unnecessary words.
Anyways, more about the book... It was more of a self help, inspirational, quick read- perfect for the start of 2014. It will make you feel light, loved, and ready to embrace 2014. I highly recommend it!
Here's a few of my favorite quotes:
"Let's tell the truth to people. When people ask, 'How are you?' have the nerve sometimes to answer truthfully. You must know, however, that people will start avaoiding you because, they, too, have knees that pain them and heads that hurt and they don't want to know about yours. But think of it this way: If people avoid you, you will have more time to meditate and do fine research on a cure for whatever truly afflicts you."
"We may act sophisticated and worldly but I believe we feel safest when we go inside ourselves and find home, a place where we belong and maybe the only place we really do."
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud. Do not complain. Make every effort to change things you do not like. If you cannot make a change, change the way you have been thinking. You might find a new solution."
Have you ready any great books lately? Which ones?
I tend to make lofty resolutions and then I get discouraged because I can't stick to anything. This year, I decided to keep it clear & simple with tangible and realistic goals. I'm so excited to tackle 2014; hoping to learn a lot & focus on breathing a little deeper.
My 2014 Resolutions:
Keep reading & get a library card.
One of my resolutions from last year was to read more, and I actually did a pretty great job. I ready probably 10-12 books this year, and next year I hope to keep the momentum building and read even more. I also have been meaning to get a library card, so that's high up on the priority list for 2014.
Learn to can.
I love cooking so much that I constantly have leftovers. I'm pretty good about freezing them & cutting down on waste, but if I could can, then I would be able to free up some freezer space and have ready-to-go meals, soups & sauces. These kinds of things make great gifts as well!
Brew some kombucha.
I. love. kombucha. Don't love that it costs $4 per bottle. So, as I've been getting into cooking, canning & all things crafty, I think kombucha is definitely something I can figure out in the coming year.
I did not camp in 2013. I'm not happy about it. I will not allow 2014 to succumb to this same sad fate. Dear tent, get ready!
Learn to crochet.
I really want to be that crazy 20 something with a bag of yarn at the airport, just making serious progress on a lovely handmade scarf. Is there something wrong with that? I hope not, because Mr. 2014, it's going to happen.
Definitely journal. Maybe a book?
Make a photo album.
I've been doing a great job at using my camera and taking more pictures this year, but I hate that the only real gallery of edited photos lives on my Instagram. I would love to make a real live scrapbook/photo album this year.
I did get back into painting in 2013, but I only finished one piece. I want to change that in 2014. I have a piece I just started, and one in mind for my BFFs wedding gift, so I'm ready to beat the 2013 tally.
Exercise 3-5 times a week.
I'm certainly going to try. Some weeks it won't happen, but I'm prepared to forgive myself. Also, hikes and bike rides count, so there's that.
What are your 2013 resolutions?! Comment below!
Not going to lie, I'm thrilled 2014 is upon us; 2013's been a bit of a doozy. Rather than dwell on the muck, let's recap the staggering moments, the unwonted and the bliss that carried me through.
Here's what I learned:
Some humans are wonderful.
My biggest struggle this year, losing my pup, was also my greatest blessing. The outpouring of community support, complete strangers volunteering to help, astounded me. Honestly, the experience restored my faith in humanity. Yes, some people are all around repugnant, but others, will dazzle, surprise & humble you with their kindness. Seek out the givers, the lovers, the doers; they're out there.
Waves make everything better. And also, bacon.
Every time I want to cry, pout or scream, I should head directly to the beach. Night or day. Rain or shine. The sand, the sounds, the air... always heals. Always. And for those nights where I let the stubborn win and the bourbon heal, well that's where bacon comes in. Bacon saves Saturdays. There is a scientific reason for this phenomenon. Drinking causes a depletion of sodium, and what's more heavenly and salty than bacon? There isn't such a thing.
Buying in bulk is an art form.
Go big or go home when it comes to major savings on whisky; it doesn't go bad. Also, everything is cheaper on Amazon. And when you buy in bulk, that means super cheap. And when you Subscribe & Save? SUPER. DUPER. CHEAP. I've done price comparisons to all the local grocers, targets, etc. I now buy so many household items via Amazon, that my post lady totally called me out. She literally remarked, "Damnnn gurl, watchu doing? Driving that orange car and all these boxes. You crack me up." Well, and here I was thinking I was only entertaining myself on this venture. Wrong.
Friends are forever.
I feel so lucky to have a crew of amazing, kind, stirring friends, from all different chapters, living so close. It shouldn't even be legal, that's how incredible. Living nearly 3,000 miles away from home, it makes a world of difference in my life. Even though I love the hermit life, my friends keep me grounded, unstinting, and thankful.
Headstands? Super fun.
I started practicing my headstands when I moved into my own apartment and I recommend it to everyone. Not only is it good for your health, but it's good for your soul. Makes me feel like a kid. I feel like an old fart too frequently, so I revel in my headstand fun. You should give it a try, but have someone experienced (yoga instructor, perhaps?) show you how first. Neck injuries are no fun.
I'm a killer soup chef.
I started getting really into cooking now that I have my own apartment. And I'm quite good at it. AND I love it! Win, win, win. My friends agree. Especially when I feed them soup, pumpkin lasagna, corn muffins... and whatever else I've been inspired to whip up and share. Sharing is fun. Giving feels good. And food? Nothing better. Also, I've mastered the art of freezing/storing left overs so I'm seriously cutting down on eating out and my bank account is grateful.
Yes, so many fish. Learn to laugh with/at them all.
For an introvert with disdain for driving on week nights, I'm proud of myself for trying out online dating. Sure, I've cycled through a slew of men and still single, but I learned a lot. I got out of my house, shared laughs, trusted in strangers, went sailing, went hiking, even paddle boarding, lived in the moment, felt inspired, also crazy, often disappointed, but in the end always glad I took a risk, because no one trumps my dating tales at ladies night. The most valuable thing I learned from it all is that I am enough. Just me, alone or with company, I can take care of myself, love myself and pick myself back up no matter how many times I get let down. One day, that special one will come along... just when I least expect it, right? (My mom thinks so.)
Smiles make more smiles.
Get out of your head. Take a deep breath. Smile at every person you see and say hi to some of them. This practice makes all the difference in my day. And when I get smiles back, I know I'm helping someone else feel better too. And that feels fantastic. Smile, smile, smiles.
Books will always shoot you back a text.
One resolution for 2013 that I really stuck to was upping my reading game. I've been averaging about a book a month this year, which I consider a major improvement from the past couple years prior. Best part is, it hasn't been so challenging, because I love reading. The more I read, the more I want to read. It's a funny thing. I even joined a book club, so I look forward to continuing this rapid book consumption in 2014.
Spiders aren't so bad, and dancing alone in your underwear? Underrated.
When I'm feeling down, I remind myself that I live alone, in a nice apartment, in Los Angeles, only 3 miles away from the beach. Yes, I have some creepy crawlers lurking in my corners that I have to handle all on my lonesome, but I can also forget about that and strip down, blast some tunes and dance like no one's watching. Because no one is. Nothing trumps that kind of freedom.
What are your favorite moments from 2013? Comment below!
If I'm going to be honest, cookies just might be my favorite thing about the holidays. Sure, family is great, presents are fun, but ginger snaps have my heart. My mom's ginger snaps are so dangerously good, and this year I found way to make them even better. I blew my own mind. Peanut butter chips. Why not? I'll admit, I tested two little nuggets before I attacked the batter wtih the peanut buttery goodness, but I mean, seriously. Why I shrugged an ounce of doubt is really quite puzzling.
I ate half a dozen cookies fresh out of the oven that night. And I didn't even feel bad about it. I've just accepted I'm going to exist in constant sugar coma until 2014. Denying myself a single cookie this holiday season is simply not on this girl's agenda. And I'm not saying no to pie. I'm not saying no to cheese. So clearly, getting into a consistent work out regime come the new year is making it on to the list of resolutions, but for the rest of this glorious month of December, I'm participating in all festivities, con cookies. Who's with me?
Wow- I really sidetracked on an indignant cookie monster rant there, my apologies. Onto the recipe, which I'm proud to share, my mom texted to me from her ipad. She's so hip, it's really quite impressive. (This recipe looks like it could have been written by Betty Crocker herself, am I right?)
I had to share this old school version, but I understand it's not so easy to follow, so I took the liberty of transposing for you.
English Gingersnaps
2 1/4 cup flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves (i omit) *that's my mom, not i. i added those cloves right on in & i didn't regret it.
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 oz. (1/2 stix) butter
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
granulated sugar to roll cookies in
walnuts & pecans, halved sliced, or coarsly chopped (optional) i did these sans nuts
Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, and black pepper, set aside.
In large bowl of electric mixer cream the butter. (I did not have an electric mixer, so I did all of this by hand. I was too tired to make a second batch, but I survived and the cookies did not suffer.)
Add brown sugar and beat well.
Add egg and molasses and beat a few more minutes until light in color.
On low speed gradually add sifted dry ingredients, scraping bowl with rubber spatula and beating until incorporated.
Refridgerate dough briefly until it can be handled. 10-15 min may be enough. (and in my case it certainly was)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cut tinfoil to fit cookie sheets.
Spread granulated sugar on large piece of wax paper.
Use one round tablespoon of dough for each cookie.
Roll buttered hands, then in sugar, and place 2 1/2 to 3 inches apart on cookie sheets.
Bake almost 13 minutes, reversing cookie sheets if necessary to insure even browning.
Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Makes 24 large cookies. (Ok, maybe I had more than a half dozen cookies.)
And there you have it.
The holidays are my favorite time of year, but it can also be expensive if you're living on a tight budget. With parties, gifts to buy, houses to decorate... etc. The expenses can be a bit overwhelming. I've been getting really into recycling, repurposing and making as much as I can by hand this year, so I am here to share a few ideas on where you can make some adjustments and save some of those precious dollars. :)
1. Make your own wrapping paper.
With Pinterest, there are a plethora of DIY gift wrapping ideas. I usually save any gift bags I get throughout the year and for any gifts that fit better in a box- I make my own wrapping paper. This year, I have been saving all of the butcher paper that comes as packing material in my Amazon Subscribe & Save deliveries. (Yes, I'm totally obsessed with Amazon) It's a little bit crumpled, but I figure this will add to the 'rustic' look. I plan on tying these up with some red twine and a sprig of rosemary. I expect they will smell and look quite lovely.
2. Recycle those boxes into a Christmas tree.
If you are going home for the holidays or can't afford a tree, there are plenty of ideas to get the feeling without dishing out big bucks for a tree that's really going to create a lot of mess for a short amount of time. I love this idea for a cardboard Christmas tree! I've been saving my boxes (I just break them down and store them behind the couch with the spiders) and I plan to just paint the tree when I'm finished! They kept the cardboard look, but I personally am tied to the whole green tree thing...
3. Learn oragami for some DIY ornaments.
My family is coming to Palm Springs to celelbrate Christmas this year, so my Mom asked me to come up with some ideas on how to make our rental house look a bit festive so we didn't feel totally disconnected from the spirit of Christmas while lounging by the pool. I've always wanted to learn to make oragami, so I got this book from amazon that came with paper & holiday inspired oragami how-tos. We're going to learn to make these as a family, and the nerd in me is really excited about it.
4. Gift your friends something handmade.
No one wants to be the only friend not participating in the gifting rituals of Christmas time, but there are ways of giving without breaking the bank. This year, I got a canning kit (Yes, from Amazon) and I am planning on making a bunch of caramel sauce & canning it with some red bows on top. This way I will fulfill my dreams of learning to can AND all my friends and family will have a little something sweet to ring in 2014 and I'll still be able to pay my rent come January.
5. Eat in when possible and never turn down leftovers.
There are going to be some holiday celelbrations where you end up going out and spending money on some food and drinks. Expect that- and try to cut out eating out when you're alone. Pack your lunches. Stay home, make soup, drink tea and your bank account will bless you with a much larger available balance. Another sneaky little tip: If you attend a holiday party, stick around and help the host clean up! When you're putting away the scraps and the fridge is full... don't say no when they insist you help eat the leftovers. ;)
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Happy November! It's me, Ilene (aka illy) of Much Love, illy back with another post for you good people! Did you know that November is National Novel Writing Month? Lots of writers make it a goal to write their novels from start to finish. There is even a website that brings all of these writers together. I have some friends that have taken part with it and have said nothing but good things about it - because the challenge makes you just write your heart out without editing or criticism. Just write! As a writer myself and a lover of books of all kinds, I thought it'd be fun to talk about some of my favorite writers (from my childhood and recently) and the novels that they wrote:
John Green and The Fault in Our Stars. A good writer understand people - how they think, how they feel. That is John Green. I read this book in two days, feeling every bit of raw emotion that it exuded. And if you pick this one up, be sure to grab a box of Kleenex, too. You're going to need it.


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T. Cullen Davis: The Best Justice Money Can Buy
Trial Within a Trial
When the trial was moved to Amarillo, Tarrant County Sheriff Lon Evans called his Potter County counterpart to put in a good word for his friend Cullen Davis.
I was permitted outside my cell every day, Cullen recalled years later. He also enjoyed a freedom seldom seen for defendants who faced a possible death penalty. He was taken once for cocktails at the home of a defense lawyer after a visit to a local chiropractor.
Another time, left alone in an office near the radio room outside the lock-up area, Cullen even answered the phone when the deputies were away.
Meanwhile, the waitress at the Executive Inn, where the jurors were sequestered, kept the defense team well informed about the conversations of the jurors, who werent supposed to be talking about the case at all, let alone to an outsider.
She was constantly telling me we didnt have anything to worry about, Hudson said. She told me day after day they were all on our side.
Haynes was aggressive, but not overly so during the early prosecution witnesses. He grilled Bev Bass and Bubba Gavrel extensively, but it was clear he was holding back the big guns for the day Priscilla Davis took the stand.
When Priscilla arrived for her first day of cross-examination, she already had a pretty good idea of what to expect from Haynes. The defense had vociferously objected to much of her direct testimony in the days before and prosecutors had warned her that she, not Cullen, was going to be on trial when Haynes got a hold of her.
The cross-examination was direct and brutal. Haynes attempted to introduce a photograph of Priscilla and a former boyfriend posing in various states of undress. The boyfriend was wearing only a red, white and blue sock over his genitals. The judge ruled the photo was irrelevant.
For nearly a week, Haynes kept Priscilla on the stand, calling her the corrupter of young people, the Machiavellian influence behind this whole thing, the lady in the la-di-dah pinafore.
He accused her of taking part in orgies, of being addicted to Percodan which she only started taking after the shooting and of orchestrating the whole thing to get her hands on Cullens millions. He forced her to admit sharing her bed with a biker and a drug dealer before taking up with Stan Farr.
Haynes explored the possibility that Farr was the real target that night and that either Priscilla had wanted him dead or some unknown drug dealers had pulled the trigger. Priscilla denied that she wanted to end her relationship with Farr to take up with a teenager she had met at a pot party.
When Haynes finished with her, the jury had practically forgotten that her own daughter had been murdered, wrote Skip Hollandsworth.
Priscilla had been on trial for 13 days and by the time it was finished Haynes had transformed her into the biggest slut in the state, a reporter wrote criticizing Haynes courtroom demeanor.
When her testimony was over and she left the courtroom, some of the women in the audience hissed at her.
One observer was overheard by reporters to say, I can tell shes guilty just by looking at her, clearly forgetting who was on trial for murder.


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WoW Moviewatch: Mama Said Freeze You Out {WoW}
Aug 5th 2010 2:45PM The video itself was awesome but the vocals were in need of some help.
Reader UI of the Week: Fizziks' UI Mk. II {WoW}
Jul 28th 2010 6:33AM I want to know the name of the font he's using for his unit frames.
Breakfast Topic: Why don't you RP? {WoW}
Jul 20th 2010 8:33AM "Grow up a bit"
Is that the default response that someone makes when they've had their feelings hurt? You're obviously a little bit on the naive side if you think that just because you have yet to run into the massive horde (alliance too) of ERP'ers on your server that it doesn't plague other servers?
Let me tell you what. Log onto Sisters of Elune (US). Make a toon. See what you find.
I'll also tell you what sickens me the most. There was a player on SOE (I've since transferred to back to a normal realm). She was married. Her husband and her had an agreement. She could "e-f**k" anyone she wanted so as long as he could do the same. What kind of relationship is that? One in which a married couple — obviously has such a horrible sex life in real life that they have to resort to a video game?
Sorry but that is flat out sad.
Again, I stand by my statement that a huge majority of RP in WoW is ERP. Why do I say that? Because that's the majority of what I've seen with my own eyes.
Reader UI of the Week: Skippah's UI {WoW}
Jul 20th 2010 8:28AM Not a fan of this UI whatsoever.
Saying that you dont need to see the health or names of your fellow raiders is kinda of odd — even as a tank.
Also, what happens when you switch to a 25 man raid? a 40 man raid? (AV in particular).
Breakfast Topic: Why don't you RP? {WoW}
Jul 20th 2010 8:22AM I knew my comment would ruffle the feathers of some RP'ers. LOL
I spent a year on Sisters of Elune — walking into an Inn while leveling one of my alts and seeing a spacegoat going to town on a human female has happened on more occasions than I'd have liked. More than enough to make it very easy for me to generalize and make an "ignorant" comment.
Sorry but let's face the facts. ERP'ers give RP'ers a bad name. You can't deny that, nor can you change it.
Breakfast Topic: Why don't you RP? {WoW}
Jul 20th 2010 8:07AM Sorry but 90% of "RP" is "ERP". If I wanted to jerk it I'd flip on a porn. Not cyber with someone's online avatar.
RP would be cool if it was actually true role playing, not just something a couple of losers with no sex life do to get off.
Reader UI of the Week: Amrytale's UI {WoW}
Jul 6th 2010 7:03PM Hmmm, I use FuBar and I cant choose colors like that. May be switching back to TitanBar
Reader UI of the Week: Amrytale's UI {WoW}
Jul 6th 2010 5:53PM Is he using FuBar + performance plugins for the status bar?
Or is that a different addon?
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Jul 5th 2010 8:08PM Correction to my post "Since it's not pricey". $30 isn't bad.
World of Warcraft Tap Chat now available {WoW}
Jul 5th 2010 8:05PM If it's not pricey, I'd consider it. Peripherals are getting really expensive and for seemingly unjustifiable reasons. If it's anything like the Steelseries MMO Gaming mouse's quality (which is horrible mind you) than I'd steer clear of this and wait for Razer to come out with something similar.
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Well after such an explosive response on the last photo I didn't quite know how to follow it up. This photo is my humble attempt, it was shot the same day and place but slightly after the first upload. The orange light had died down a bit at this point, but the grassy foreground was illuminated with a vibrant glow, which was the reason I picked this photo.
I like this photos for different reasons to the first one but I am amazed at how a few minutes can change the whole image, apart from my new favourite tree lol!
Well now I will leave it in your capable hands once more, and I hope you enjoy. All comments and critiques are very welcome and appreciated.
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Still a lovely sky, Matt, and great fg detail.
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Super low angle image.. The dramatic sky tones pull it together, great work
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Lovely simple image and vey effective ....just one little point,if it was mine I would have had the tree on the third to the left with it pointing in to the picture.
Looks good as it is but it would add to the composition if it was on the other side.
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The memorial in the southern Black Hills will waive admission fees Friday through Monday for residents of the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming and Nebraska who contribute cash or canned food to a Rapid City, S.D., food drive.
A dynamite blast is planned for Monday.
The memorial is a mountain carving in progress that will honor Oglala Lakota warrior Crazy Horse. Work on the sculpture began in 1948.
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Four people were killed—including an 8-year-old girl—and 17 were wounded yesterday in the latest attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt. According to witnesses, two gunmen on a motorcycle took part in a drive-by shooting as wedding guests were leaving a Christian church in Cairo. The country's Prime Minister Hazem Beblawi issued a statement following the attack, condemning violence against the religious minority, saying such acts will "not succeed in sowing divisions between the nation's Muslims and Christians." Since the ouster of former president Mohammed Morsi back in July, Christians have increasingly been the targets of violence and discrimination. After an Aug. 14 raid on protest camps of supporters of Morsi, 40 Coptic Christian churches were destroyed by Islamic groups, many of whom blame the Christians for the coup that led to the removal of Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate. Following this weekend's attack, the top cleric at the Sunni Muslim institute, Al-Azhar University, Sheik Ahmed el-Tayeb, issued a statement calling the violence "a criminal act that runs contrary to both religion and morals" … Discuss
According to this story from The Washington Times, Muslim Brotherhood authorities in the Egyptian village of Dalga have begun forcing the area's 15,000 Christians to pay a "jizya" unless they convert to Islam. Koran scholar Raymond Ibrahim explained that jizya is a payment "that conquered non-Muslims historically had to pay to their Islamic overlords 'with willing submission and while feeling themselves subdued' to safeguard their existence." The report says that Christian families that have been unable to pay the daily tax have been attacked, and many others have begun to flee the region.
There have also been similar reports coming out of Syria—a region also entangled in a civil conflict in which Christians have been subject to persecution. This weekend, The Christian Science Monitor reported that rebels went into a Christian man's shop and gave him three options: "Become Muslim; pay $70,000 as a tax levied on non-Muslims, known as jizya; or be killed along with his family." The shopkeeper and his family fled to neighboring Jordan as reports of further attacks on Christians continue to grow … Discuss
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According to a new report from Human Rights Watch, in the last 10 days, 37 Christian churches have either been completely destroyed or badly damaged throughout Egypt, and authorities are being accused of doing nothing to protect the Christian houses of worship. In a statement, Human Rights Watch Middle East Director Joe Stork said, "For weeks, everyone could see these attacks coming, with Muslim Brotherhood members accusing Coptic Christians of a role in Mohammad Morsy's ouster, but the authorities did little or nothing to prevent them." There have also been reports of numerous attacks on Christian schools, businesses and even orphanages throughout the country. Human Rights Watch has released this video, documenting the violence as an effort to raise awareness about the persecution facing Christians in the country … Discuss
In the last few weeks, there have been widespread, disturbing reports about attacks on Christians, who are facing persecution from radical Islamists in Egypt. Following the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi, Christian churches, orphanages, businesses and schools have been vandalized and looted, and there are even reports of nuns being paraded through streets like prisoners of war. But this image, tweeted by Rev. James Martin, an influential Jesuit writer, shows that some Muslim leaders are standing with Christians during the difficult time. The image (unfortunately watermarked) shows several Islamic men standing in front of a large Christian church, protecting congregants as they attend mass. The image has since gone viral, being retweeted more than 700 times. There has been some debate about how current the image is however, and even claims that since it was taken, the church was burned down … Discuss
Earlier today, Egyptian police arrested Mohamed Badie, the spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood party. The arrest occurred a few hours after a court ordered the release of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who was imprisoned after the 2011 political revolution. Last week, military and security officials raided the protest camps of Muslim Brotherhood supporters—an act that sparked days of violence that left hundreds dead. The move is seen as an effort by military officials to force the remaining Brotherhood leaders underground and discourage more demonstrations from their supporters … Discuss
According to this story from USA Today, Since Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi (of the Muslim Brotherhood party) was ousted from his position by the Egyptian military on July 3, Christians throughout the country have been under constant threat. Many Christians took part in the protests against Morsi, that led to his eventual removal from leadership.
This week, after military security officials raided the protest camps of Morsi supporters, Muslim Brotherhood backers directed hostility at the Christian community, attacking churches, monasteries, orphanages, personal homes and schools in nine providences. An editor of a Christian paper in Egypt told USA Today, "Christians shouldn't be moved by this, shouldn't be dragged to fulfill the target that lies behind this, which is segregating the national solidarity between Christians and Muslims in the very difficult time Egypt is passing through" … Discuss


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Big Agnes Shovelhead Hooded Down Jacket
From mid-March onward I used this jacket a ton. I took it to Iceland and I lived in it while getting lines done for my next book. I love this jacket and want to share with you the reasons why.
First off, I'll start with what a jacket like this is all about, warmth. There are lots of ways to stay warm when you're out there in the hills. When you're pushing yourself and sweating hard on those long days you can really get a chill once you stop moving. I carry extra socks and gloves in case they get wet for just this reason. When your core is soaked, it's great to have something warm to put on. This jacket covers that call. Managing the sweat is one of the main issues you need to deal with in the hills. This is a comfort, performance and safety issue. The 700 fill water resistant down that this jacket uses dose its job. On the really cold days I even skin in it and just vent so I don't get too wet. Other days when it's less cold I wear my soft shell and use the down during change overs or while waiting for a ride at the pass.
In Iceland, just 2 degrees of latitude south of the Arctic Circle, I wore this almost exclusively. It was cold and humid there most days. It was a lot like mid-winter in New England only colder. We camped many nights while over there and the jacket helped me stay comfortable. I am so stoked to have had it with me on the trip.
Through the course of the spring we had some big days and I was really hard on my gear as always. This jacket survived with zero holes. It stood up to rappels and hail. Sleeping in the back of a tent was no problem. 7000 vertical in a day with pack on and off over and over again was no problem for this tough piece of gear. I thank the rip stop nylon shell for this toughness. I also thank it for its ability to keep the wind out.
There are ample pockets that are large enough for lots of snacks or and maps. Pocket placement is good even when you're wearing a pack and a harness. The hood is nice and warm and really helps keep you warm by insulating the part that most of your body heat, your head.
I recommend this product to everyone that gets out in the hills and pushes their gear and themselves. You can check it out here.


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Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers—it is for the sweet tooth in all of us. Come and stir up your own delicious sweet treats.
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¡Estaremos cocinando diversión con Sticky Finger Cooking School! Ven a aprender técnicas de cocina y a preparar comida deliciosa (y saludable) en estas clases de cocina para chefs pequeños. Cada clase está limitada a los primeros 20 participantes en llegar.
Let's get probiotic! Making delicious and healthful kraut is a breeze and doesn't require special equipment. We'll have a how-to along with a discussion of the health benefits of fermented foods.
Come in for a quick and easy tutorial on growing your own sprouts at home. We'll discuss different types of sprouts and sprouting methods and have a look at the sprouting cycle. Healthful and fun!
Sticky Fingers is back to teach us a few more cooking lessons before the holiday.
Sticky Fingers regresa a enseñarnos unas lecciones más de cocina antes de los días festivos.
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Whether you are new to the kitchen or a culinary expert, learn more about making healthy and hearty soups that can be made inexpensively, are delicious and can even be made ahead of time! We will have vegetarian, vegan, and carnivore recipes that fit into a variety of diets.
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[Karen Greco] Hell's Belle is about Nina Martinez, who is a supernatural crime fighter with a secret government organization. When she returns to her hometown to help her aunt take care of the family business, secrets from her family's past are revealed, putting her life in danger. As she comes to grips with her past, and her budding relationship with the gorgeous FBI agent Max, she fights for her survival while keeping the paranormal entities she battles firmly underground.
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Date Added | Feb 22, 2011 |
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Description | BlockProgram Assignment and application: The main purpose of the BlockProgram is unacceptable content blocking in different Windows applications. For example, the BlockProgram is used for childs computer protection from dirty (indecent) content sites while parents are away.(Parental control). The program also can be useful for adult users and for those who doesnt want to see foul language in their computers. The BlockProgram distinguishes and blocks the text containing unprintable vocabulary and foul language. The BlockProgram can be used for applications access prohibition to any Internet servers and sites. The main purpose of the BlockProgram is filtration and blocking of indecent sites, forbidden graphics and video, gambling and uncensored text. The BlockProgram algorithm has the following sequence: the text recognition, unacceptable keywords identification and suitable solution acceptance for text, graphics, video and WEB sites blocking. The unacceptable content pertain: 1. Pornography (see section "anti-porn"); 2. Dirty language (see section "against dirty language"); 3. Gambling (see section "against gambling"); 4. Certain Web-sites and servers(see section "How to block a Web-site"). The concept of blocking means: 1. Replacement of the key words and expressions of unacceptable content shown on the screen by symbols "..." (dots); 2. Process communications suspense (pictures can not be downloaded in web-browser, videofiles can not be played in mediaplayers); 3. Prohibition of access to the certain Web-sites. Program operating particularities: 1. High-speed recognition of the text with the unacceptable content; 2. High-qualitative dictionaries of key-words; 3. Automatic launch of program at Windows start; 4. Hidden of all users operation on the computer; 5. Review of the Internet connections statistics; 6. Review of the screenshots made when blocking. System requirements: OS: Windows XP (ver 1.4), Vista (ver 1.3), Windows 7 (ver 1.3); Platforms: x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit). |


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Devin Driscoll, communications head for Rhode Islanders United for Marriage -- which led the grassroots campaign to legalize same-sex marriage -- is heading to a new job, as the Chicago-based Northeast regional director for Organizing for Action, the Democratic effort formerly known as Obama for America.
In a mass email, Driscoll says he's both excited about the new post and sad to be saying goodbye to Rhode Island:
As one of five regional directors, I will work with in-state staff in all six New England states + NY, NJ & PA to help support the president's legislative agenda -- especially in the areas of gun violence prevention, immigration reform and climate change.
Driscoll, an Oregon native, came to Rhode Island to attend Providence College and became involved in working on the 2008 presidential campaign with Ray Sullivan, the head of Rhode Islanders United for Marriage. Driscoll led President Obama's re-election campaign in Rhode Island last year.


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President Lyndon Baines Johnson speaks at 90th congress and reaffirms his country's intention to fight in Vietnam. (part of issue - 'World in View').
Washington, America (USA).
L/S and M/S the Capitol lit up at night. Interior shots of President Johnson and others. Various shots as he speaks, also shots of the assembled crowd. He says "I recommend to the congress a surcharge of 6% on both corporate and individual income tax to last for two years or for as long as the unusual expenditure associated with our efforts in Vietnam continue. We will stand firm in Vietnam. Let us remember that we have been tested before and America has never been found wanting. So with your understanding I would hope for confidence and your support. We are going to persist and we are going to succeed". People applaud and camera zooms out.