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Robots go to the PetshopSong: Birdhouse in your soul
Album: Flood
Artist: They Might Be Giants
If we are going to make this work, unlike last time, we need to stick together. Spine grumbled. Another shopping trip. Now we have to get just one pet for Peter's birthday. Only one. They trusted us with this. We can't mess it up again. Alright? He stared at all three equally in the eyes.
Hey I have a question! Rabbit raised his hand and bounced on his heels. When do we get ice cream?
After!... if you're good.
Jon and Rabbit both grumbled, kicking the dirt and put their hands in their pockets.
That is a good plan, Spine. Hatchworth golf clapped.
As they entered the pet-shop each bot moved to different corners. Splitting up wasn't part of the plan, but they each saw something shiny and totally perfect.
PUPPIES! Jon screamed as he walked past an open enclosure. Inside the small puppy pen were about 10 different breeds and mutts of dogs
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Rabbit arent you supposed to be building a campire? Spine asked with a raised eyebrow, carrying a small basket of fish he and Micheal had caught during the day.
I did but Steve put it out. Something about, being a danger to society or something. Rabbit made quotation marks with his fingers. I have been taken off campfire duty.
And what are you supposed to be doing now?
Bear watching!
bear watching
Yea like keeping an eye out for bears. Like big ones. Like that one! He pointed as a giant black bear was pushing the Bands van over. Steve and Micheal screaming inside. Just like that one
Rabbit? Spine called out through the store. How did he get lost? Rabbit!? He walked past a circle rack of clothes. Something wrapped around his ankle, tripping him. Spine got on his knees and looked back to see R
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"Spine. This isn't the right way." Hatchworth grumbled over the seat.
"turn right ahead." The GPS announced.
"Not now Hatchworth. The GPS knows where its going." Spine smiled wide, very rarely getting the chance to take the wheel.
"But Spine. She's lying to us."
"Nonesense. Its function is to give us directions."
"But Spine you don't understand."
"continue going straight ahead."
"Hatchworth you worry too much. Everything is fine see-" Spine slammed on the breaks and stared out at
the cliff in front of them. Confused he looked down at the GPS that had lead them severly off course.
"It just... needs to recalcuate." Spine tried to adjust the screen.
"I've been trying to tell you. She's still mad about the breakup." Hatchworth growled, plopping back in his seat.
"What breakup?" Spine raised an eyebrow, then suddenly realizing he turned to Rabbit. "What did you do?"
"Wh-what me? Nothing. I did nothing." Rabbit huffed, crossing his arms. "She came on to me."
Intermission: Story Time with RabbitIntermission: Story Time with Rabbit2 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
"I Just Wanted to be Human"- A Steam Powered Giraffe fanfic
~by achgfd
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Song: No Head
Album: A society of people named Elihu
Artist: Atom and his Package
Song: Banana Phone
Artist: Raffi
:A Brief Intermission:
Let's take a brief intermission for some story time with Rabbit.
One day when little Rabbit and Spine were receiving lessons from Peter Walter the I. Rabbit asked a question.
"Yes Rabbit."
"Are you a cannibal?"
Peter froze and turned slowly to the bot sitting at his desk. "... No. Why would you ask such a question?"
"I saw you eating Iris's face last night." He stated very matter of fact like.
Peter paused and rubbed his chin. "I wasn't eating her. That was. That was what humans call kissing." Rabbit and Spine gave him blank stares, obviously he would have to explain further. Was it too early to give the birds and the bees conversation? "When two humans love each other very much... they like to touch each other."
"Like a hug?" Spine asked with a ra
Robots play minecraftRobots play minecraft2 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
The Spine: Hatchworth dont stand so close to me. Theres lava everywhere and you are going to push me in it.
Hatchworthnameyerselfanything: But Spine how will I find the Diamonds.
The Spine: You just do. You have to look for them.
RabbitIsTheMostAwesome: Im just trying to pet them.
JONTHESHERRIFMAYOR: But you are petting them with a diamond sword
The Spine: Rabbit why do you have my extra diamond sword?
RabbitIsTheMostAwesome: Jon and I saved it when your house burnt down.
The Spine: WHY WAS MY HOUSE BURNING DOWN!
JONTHESHERRIFMAYOR: We tried to make you a nice fireplace with wool molding.
Hatchworthnameyerselfanything: Spine. Theres a creeper watch out!
The Spine: Hatchworth hes all the way over on the other side- I- No Hatchworth stop. NO!
**The Spine tried to swim in lava**
The Spine: (◎_
Kazooland HighKazooland High2 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
SPG AU High School Fic
Kazooland High School was an interesting school, at least to us. But in this universe its pretty dull. A regular High School with all the clicks. You have the Lycanthrope Jocks, the geeky scientist club, the vampire art club, the Becile Bad Boys, class clowns (who are literally clowns), and everything in between. We focus our story on the 10th Grade Class President Spine Walter and his brothers. The always humerous, charming lady killer Rabbit. The 2nd in command, first to recite you the rules, Hatchworth. And the sensitive, deep thinker, and always the first invited to a party Jon.
Spine closed his locker, twirling the combination lock before turning to his brother. You need to get a new backpack. He grumbled as he marched towards their 4th period classroom. He wasn't going to get his first tardy because of this.
Its fine. I can just carry them. Hatchworth grumbled, holding his books on his hips. He struggled to keep up with Spines fa
I just wanted to be human Intermission: Water-parkI just wanted to be human Intermission: Water-park2 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
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Song: Space Unicorn
Artist: Perry Gripp
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Let's take a brief intermission for some story time with Rabbit.
A long time ago when the robots were young....
Alright guys. Spine announced to the group, trying to keep Rabbit and Jon in line. The humans spend a lot of time in this room, but they won't tell us whats in there. I walked past it a couple of times, but I didn't get a good look. Whatever is beyond this door, we have to stick together. Understood? He pointed a finger at each of them.
Roger! Rabbit saluted, bouncing in place.
Okey Dokey! Jon mimicked Rabbit, trying to see over Spine.
Spine gave them a nod, then sharply turned and opened the door. The room wasn't very big. It was bright and white, filled with cold hard surfaces and spotlessly clean. Similar to that of their creators lab. They split up, investigating the different objects in the room. Spine focused on the lar
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Rabbit stood at the top of the ladder. Holding the baking soda steadily in one hand. He turned back down to Jon and young Peter IV on the ground. You ready for this! He yelled so they could hear him since he was at least 20 feet in the air.
LET HER RIP! Peter cheered.
Spine panted turning a corner. Running as fast as he could since he had heard Jon and Rabbit volunteered to help Peter build his science fair project. He arrived too late as Rabbit dropped the giant container of baking soda in the giant 2 story volcano. oh no
A flood of red bubbling lava rumbled out of the volcano. Knocking Rabbit off his ladder and covering Spine, Jon, Peter, and Rabbit all in the red foam. RABBIT I AM NOT CLEANING THIS UP!
biscuits~ mgneos
Spine stared at the table with a raised eyebrow. The table was new, s
I just wanted to be human Chapter 27I just wanted to be human Chapter 272 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
Song: Clockwork Vaudeville
Album: O_O if you don't know then I have something shocking to tell you...
Song: Steamboat Shenanigans
Artist: *cough cough you should know this cough*
Song: Make Believe
Song: Electricity is in my Soul
Album: Now I'm just listing my favorites
Chapter 27: Easy as Pie
Spine and Rabbit grew closer to the kitchen, the anxiety had faded and there was an air of content. The clattering of dishes and hushed murmurs could be heard from around the door frame. Hatchworth was passing out orders, keeping the whole thing organized for Spine while he was gone. Rabbit giggled under his breath, rubbing his palms together greedily. Creeping upon the light that overflowed from the archway when he was suddenly yanked back by two silver hands over his eyes.
Spine! Wh-what are you doing! He grumbled, trying to pry them off of his faceplate.
Shhh. I don't want you to peak. Spine pretended to whisper. His voice booming just loud enough that the ki
Jon's Visit to the ManorJon's Visit to the ManorJon's Visit to the Manor2 years ago in Sketches More Like This
Rabbit raced down the corridor, squealing with delight, The Jon not far behind.
"J-J-J-Jon! Just wait till I show-ow ya'! Ya' miss'd so much!" He barely managed to turn the corner, slamming into the wall and leaving a huge dent. But that wouldn't slow him down, he just grabbed The Jon's hand and kept running, loving the feel of it after so long.
"Look, aren't th-they amazin'!" He gushed as they burst into the kitchen, giving Walter Girls Paige and Brianna a grand gesture.
All eyes turned to Rabbit. The Jon smiled meekly and gave a small wave.
"Rabbit, are you okay?" Michael took a step forward, eyeing Rabbit suspiciously.
He pushed The Jon in front of him and grinned madly, "Whadda ya mean? Of course I-I'm okay! Loo-ok who's back with us!"
Michael's eyebrows drew together slightly, "Who's with us, Rabbit?"
"Come on guys, why ya actin' so funny? I-I-Its Jon!" He threw his arms in the air in exasperation.
The Spine put down the many sandwiches Hatchworth had been
ClaustorphobiaPeter VI had always been a curious child, it seemed like he was always running, always active, always exploring somewhere new.Claustorphobia2 years ago in Flash Fiction & Vignettes More Like This
It wasn't until he was 10 years old he got up the courage to explore the basement. All of the bots had warned him at one point or another not to go down there, that it was dangerous. Up until today, he had listened to them, and stayed away, but with the bots gone, and no one around to tell him otherwise, there was nothing to stop him.
He grabs a flashlight from a drawer in the kitchen. He knew the bots would be home before too long, but that didn't stop him from going down into the basement. He turns on the flashlight, and holds it out in front of him like a weapon as he carefully descends the stairs, shining the beam of light on everything. Even with the darkness it didn't seem so scary, and he wonders why the bots had told him not to come down here. Boxes of Crystal Pepsi, both empty and full, litter the floor, tripping him on occasion.
Peter looks around for
I just wanted to be human. Ch. 1 A SPG FanficI just wanted to be human. Ch. 1 A SPG Fanfic2 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
"I just wanted to be human." A Steam Powered Giraffe Fanfic
Chapter 1: It starts
Rabbit looked over the bars at the ground below him. Not even a robot could survive falling from this height. Behind him he could hear the clanks as The Spine climbed the ladder, stretching himself and doing two steps at a time. If it wasn't for The Jon, Rabbit wouldn't have had such a good start. But now he was trapped at a dead end. The very top of the space needle, nearly 600 feet above the ground on a tiny platform. Probably not the best place in the world to escape to. He could feel the wind gushing past his face. Rabbit no longer questioned his emotions. This trembling, sickening, dizzying feeling definitely was fear. And with each clank behind his ears, this fear grew.
He took a deep breath, squeezing his eyelids and the bar tightly.
"You were supposed to be the sensible one!" His voice trembling with each syllable. The clanking continued as the Spine marched his way up. "To... to keep me and Jon fr
Kazooland High ch 3Kazooland High ch 32 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
Kazooland High ch. 3: Its okay to be scared
Sometimes, our parents know us better than we know ourselves.
Jon was the first in the house. He kicked his untied shoes high in the air, laughing as they crashed in the foyer before skidding through the kitchen. Using his socks to slide across the wood flooring and giving a quick, Hi Pappy! before hitting the stairs and stomping his way up.
Rabbit grumbled, not taking his shoes of mostly because he didn't think of it than for his disrespect of rules. He followed behind Jon, still slightly worried for his youngest brother.
Hello Rabbit. Pappy nodded to him over his shoulder. In the kitchen he was getting dinner prepared. A nice autumn and aluminum salad for him and the boys. Sure they liked their cherry bolts and clockwork candies, but they needed their metals and vitamins.
Rabbit responded with a mmmeh... before sulking up the stairs. The disappearance of his usually light-hearted and chipper attitude brou
Music promptMusic prompt2 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
Maccasmiz posted some weird elevator music and said: This just makes me imagine something ridiculous is happening in the Walter manor.
Do I want to know why the floor is covered in pears and there is a badger running around.
Rabbit and Jon turn to each other slowly, trying to hide something behind each of their backs
No . They say in unison.
MY PEARS! Hatchworth screams, dropping his tray of sandwiches he made for the group.
You see Spine when pears and badgers l-l-love each other very much you gotta-
Poke them with sticks. Jon interrupted pulling his point stick out from behind his back.
And thats where they make t.v. shows. Rabbit nodded, leaving Spine to just scratch his head.
Im not cleaning this up. He frowned, trying to console Hatchworth who was picking up broken pear pieces.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOX!HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOX!2 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
Song: Sentimental Johnny
Artist: Flogging Molly
Fox frowned, keeping his hands pinned over his eyes. "Guys is this really necessary?" He mumbled.
"You can't look." Jimmy growled shuffling about. Smokes started to respond but let out a grunt in pain, stubbing his toe. "Are you okay?"
"Piss off! WHO PUT THIS ROCK HERE!" Smokes huffed heavily. His anger fading as Fox laughed.
"It's a headstone Smokes. The gravedigger put it there." Jimmy gave him a confused glance.
"Yea well… it's a stupid rock…" Smokes continued his low grumble. He limped his way over to Fox sitting in the grass. Snickering as he gave his brothers ears a good tug. "You can open your eyes now dork."
Fox rolled his head out of Smokes grip and dropped his hands. Sitting on a blanket in front of him were many boxes. A cake in a plastic tin from the grocery store and lots and lots of candy.
I just wanted to be human chapter 23I just wanted to be human chapter 232 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
Song: War in Me
Artist: Kenna
Album: New Sacred Cow
Chapter 23: Keeping Track
Rabbit gurgled on the building oil in his throat. Peter sr. continued to investigate the pain in his arm while his son began to work on the piping in Rabbit's neck. Just like all the other times they tested his circuitry there was nothing wrong. Connectors were synched, no lose wires, a strong electrical current to every piece. What could be causing the pain?
Oops! Peter VI gasped out, a tube snapping under his fingers. Oil began to spray everywhere. Rabbit started losing pressure to his faceplate and photoreceptors. The light in his eyes flickered as his body convulsed. The automaton's arms trying to grasp at his wound, but he was strapped down tight, leaving only his hands to flail frantically. He was choking on the continued build up.
I told you to be careful! This is the most delicate area! Peter sr. quickly pushed his son out of the way, trying to repair the damage as thick lukewa
Kazzoland High Ch 2Kazzoland High Ch 22 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
CH 2. Bad Dogs
Spine focused intently on the words on the page, his entire face shoved between the pages of his book. This was a feat considering Hatchworth hadn't stopped talking since they sat down. They were waiting on a bench outside the front doors of the school, waiting for their brothers so they could walk home.
"I'm a free man again!" Rabbit cheered as he threw both glass doors open, he sauntered out and leaned over Spine's shoulder. He knew all to well that reading over his shoulder was one of Spine's biggest pet peeves.
"Mr. Wisdom missed you at band practice." Hatchworth stated, following after Spine as the tall Silver automaton stood and closed his book. "He says you still have to pick up your solo practice sheets."
"Did P-p-paige miss me?" Rabbit shuffled nervously. He did a good job keeping his stutter hidden in school, but any time he talked about Paige it leaked. And of all the girls that he was courting she was the only o
I Just Wanted to be Human. Ch. 3I Just Wanted to be Human. Ch. 32 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
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Rabbit followed behind Micheal, slightly annoyed at the humans slow pace, but understanding the need for it. After the woman stormed off very little was said between them. Micheal knew that Rabbit wanted answers, and Rabbit knew that Micheal had to find the right way to word it. But neither one of them knew how to start.
They were almost at the bottom of the stairs and Rabbit paused. Just barely in his line of sight, on a rusted metal table to the side, laid The Jon. Torn into at least 3 pieces, but still recognizable.
"Jon!" Rabbit squealed, pushing Micheal off the last step. He ran towards the broken robot, his hands hovering over his brothers metal frame. He wanted to hug him, lift him off this disgusting table, put him back together again. But the realization came that, it wasn't going to be alright.
"I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-" Knowing Rabbit was having trouble, Micheal placed his good hand on the robot's shoulder. Tightening a screw. Rabbit paused his replay and started ag
Rabbit Chapter 15The Spine pulled away from her touch. "I'm sorry. I just . I'm sorry." He said backing away.Rabbit Chapter 152 years ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
Holly was still staring at him trying to make sense of the streak of silver that had appeared where she touched. She did something unexpected then, she walked towards him cautiously. She removed the handkerchief from his pocket with shaking hands and gently started to wipe away the make up.
The Spine caught her hand. "Why?"
She remained silent as she continued to wipe it away. The Spine let her, feeling it was the least he could do to show her who he really was.
"I guess I should properly introduce myself," he said once she finished. "Hi. I'm The-"
She cut him off. "I know who you are. I didn't recognize you under all that makeup . Spine."
He flinched when she said his name. The truth was out, and she hadn't run away yet, this was a good sign, but then again, she hadn't truly reacted yet.
"Why didn't you tell me instead of all this?" She held up the makeup covered handkerchief.
"Most people fin
Rabbit Chapter 1Chapter 1Rabbit Chapter 12 years ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
The Spine sighed as he stepped through the door way into Walter Manor, home once again. He stepped out of the way allowing Rabbit and Hatchworth to enter. Rabbit immediately raced off in the direction of his room, rambling on in unintelligible squeals. Hatchworth looked quizzically at The Spine. "Is something wrong The Spine?"The Spine took a moment before answering, "No Hatchworth, everything's fine. Why don't you go see what Rabbit's up to." Hatchworth gave him another quizzical look before heading off in the direction of Rabbit's room.
The Spine walked over to a window, looking out from behind the dark curtains at Michael, Matt, and Steve who were still unloading the band, usually The Spine would offer to lend a hand, but not today. He closed the curtains once again, savoring the darkness of the room. He felt peaceful, but something was not quite right. The Walter wi-fi was eerily quiet, there were no sudden outbursts of gleeful laughter from Rabbit, the air didn't buzz wi
Rabbit Chapter 11Hours passed as Holly and The Spine talked. The more time he spent with her, the more that The Spine felt a connection to Holly. She was intelligent and unafraid to speak her mind with passion and conviction.Rabbit Chapter 112 years ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
As the night wore on, he realized she had one outstanding trait, she was stubborn. The Spine had only ever met one person as stubborn as her, and he had spent 116 years living with him.
The bar slowly began to empty as the night began to sweep into the early morning. Holly looked at her watch before fishing a pen out of her jacket pocket. "I had a great time talking to you tonight, and I'd love to stay longer, but I have a bus to catch." She scrawled her number onto a napkin and slid it across the table to The Spine with a smile. "You should call me sometime soon."
He picked up the napkin with her number before tucking it into his left pocket. " I most definitely will, ma'am." He stood up to escort her to the door, and tipped his hat to her as she left. Once she was gone he produ
Feeding GiraffesIt was the night before Yulemas, and all through the manor, not a creature was stirring, except for a certain eccentric automaton that was creaking quite noisily down the hallway. His joints squeaked as he practically ran through the empty doorframes of the manor, approaching the only door in the house.Feeding Giraffes2 years ago in Humor More Like This
"Good morning, The Spine!" Rabbit screeched as he burst through the door into the Hall of Wires. The room had a dark red glow to it, due to the lateness of the hour. Amidst the conglomeration of wires that littered the area there hung a metallic, snakelike figure with spines protruding from along its back. Blue lights flashed down its back as it slowly whirred to life, glowing green eyes scanning the room.
"Rabbit, it's 1 am" The Spine droned irritably, only to be cut off by the energetic copper automaton.
"So I was b-b-b-browsing the interwebs when I found a most curious v-v-v-video of you trying to f-f-feed giraffes!" Rabbit said, his blue and green eyes flashing. The Spine looked aw
I just wanted to be human. Ch. 2 A SPG fanficI just wanted to be human. Ch. 2 A SPG fanfic2 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
*System Fully Charged. Start up initiated. Good Morning Rabbit*
Rabbit slowly opened his eyes, letting them focus in the dim light. Had he been outside all night? No. He was in a bed. A room with a ceiling. How did he get inside? Who pulled him-
"Spine!" He gasped sitting straight up and stretching his arms outward. No, somehow in the night he was moved. His grasp was empty. And he was under a blanket? He swung his legs over the side of the canopy bed, still very confused with the whole situation. This room was not familiar, nice, but not familiar. The wooden floor was very worn down, a vanity in one corner with a small pink lamp. This was obviously a girls room, and a well used one.
He scanned the frequencies to see if he could pick up any Intel, but no response besides a couple of smart T.V.s and a DVD burner that was really really into him. Cautiously he opened the bedroom door and peaked out into the hallway. He could hear talking in the distance, maybe two floors down. It was a sm
Rabbit Chapter 10The Spine smiled as he stepped off of the bus he was outside a local bar. He never drank alcohol, but he liked the relaxed atmosphere and the company. The Spine sat down at one of the bar stools, hunching his shoulders to mask his height, he ordered a glass of water. He casually listened to the conversations around him, he picked up on one in particular that seemed to be interesting. A pretty young woman and a dark haired man were discussing music.Rabbit Chapter 102 years ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
He pretended to be oblivious to their conversation, but couldn't help but notice when the woman got up and walked towards him. She gently tapped on his shoulder, "Excuse me, I'm sorry but would mind helping us settle a disagreement?" She said pointing to the dark haired man.
The Spine turned around to face her, happy to oblige, but was taken a back by just how beautiful she was in the light. She was tall compared to most girls, and even some guys at 6' 3" Her long blond hair swept down her back to just above her hips, and she held her self w
Kazooland High Ch 6: She thinks I'm cute7th period meant band for the Walter Boys. Their favorite class. Not so much that they enjoyed sitting for an extra hour after school to memorize music sheets, but that they had lots of extra time to chatter and hang out.Kazooland High Ch 6: She thinks I'm cute2 years ago in Sci-Fi More Like This
Jon laughed from the back rooms where the tubas were stored. See if you can close it! He laughed crawling into one of the tuba cases. I'm a shiny gold sousaphone. He laughed, trying to form himself in a tuba shape. Getting roaring laughs from the other guys in his section. Tuba players are some of the nicest people you could meet. The clowns of any group. Knowing how to make the best jokes, and give you that shoulder to cry on.
Hatchworth went directly to work. He was the section leader of the pit crew and that meant he had a lot to do. Organizing the xylophones, chimes, bells, and all the extra whistles that gave the bad that flair. Being a part of the pit crew meant you had to master several different types of instruments and you were rarely
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Jesus's life is a call to action, asking for a change in our attitude and behaviour.
"But who do you say that I am?"
(Luke 9:20)
In the third century AD, 70 translators worked for 70 days to translocate the Old Testament from Hebrew into Greek for a population of Jews who lived in Egypt and could read only Greek. In so doing, they favoured the Latin word, 'testament' to render the Hebrew word 'covenant' (berith). The binding force of a covenant is not a piece of paper. This translatorial choice shifted emphasis away from the emotional agreement to the document, making words more important than the events they described in the Old Testament, and continued to, in the story we see in the first four books of the New Testament.
What a story!
Imagine the depth and quality of the character, and the unity and design in the life of the man before and after whom Time itself is divided. Jesus of Nazareth brought with him into the world of his time, more originality than anyone else. What we need to remember is that Jesus was a Jew. He was not a Christian. His primary work was to remind his own people of the true faith which they seemed to have forgotten or misunderstood.
The land of the Jews was completely under Roman might and the practice of the Jewish religion had decayed into externals, the Living God forgotten in the stench of sacrifices in the Temple. The religious patriotism of the Jews had run so low that whatever was grand and living in the scriptures had been by-passed and the ceremonial elevated to the same rank as the moral.
The synagogue, one of the most efficient spaces of instruction ever devised, had entirely forgotten its true role and become a dry space controlled by men who used their positions for self-aggrandisement, scorning those to whom they gave stones instead of bread. The public conscience was loaded with thousands of interpretations and commentaries.
The Easter message which is usually read as that of life renewed /new beginnings is a silent but vivid example of the grandeur and intensity of the silent and obscure life Jesus led in Nazareth before he opened his ministry. His long years of reticence serve as a model for this impatient age, persuading us to have faith, to prepare ourselves and to recognise the moment when it arrives.
Jesus taught, traveling all over Judaea and Galilee, delivering his good news personally, never bothering to write things down. Occasionally he asked questions, "Have you understood all these things?" "What is written in the Law?" His questions pierce our arrogance and complacency. "What do you want me to do for you?" obliges us to identify our problems ourselves and not flounder in a sea of self-pity, amidst feelings of victimisation, grievances and helplessness.
His disciples and their behaviour too are a lesson for us all. To have been in close contact with such a majestic man for three years, to have received the teaching over and over again and yet to have suffered a breakdown in faith in the last 48 hours of their master's life is a clear indication that mere contact with the Divine will not bring release moksha/nirvana.
A touch or a look will not ensure union with the Divine. Nor can we be "saved" thus. We have to work on ourselves to improve morally and spiritually and reflect on the messages of the great teachers in order to experience in ourselves the goal of all the revelations. And then live it. Above all, Jesus' life is a call to action, asking for a change in our attitude and behaviour. His statement, "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father." (John 14:12) bears this out
Twenty centuries is a long time to find out if something has worked. Or is working. Has Christianity been able to save the world from itself? Considering that the worst forms of war and weaponry have come from "Christian" civilisations, not to mention the cruellest theories of racial prejudice based on colour and facial features, there is something very wrong about the way Jesus's teaching has been understood.
The challenge before Christianity today is whether its followers are prepared to honour Jesus. Not merely by praising him and showing up in Church every Sunday thereby claiming they are his followers but by acting out the instructions Jesus left us with. Jesus is the hardest person to follow. His teachings only look and sound simple. Just one of his injunctions -- to bless those that persecute you, would throw thousands out of business because if they blessed and forgave those that had persecuted them and continue to, it would end a whole lot of careers. If you are of an extremely worldly bent of mind, find it hard to acknowledge another's achievement, or indeed what they have done for you, then being a "Christian" is to know lifelong incompatibility with one's way of life
To go back to the testament and the covenant : Paul of Tarsus, the most successful bearer of Jesus's message, writing before any New Testament existed, said in his usual forceful way that the new covenant existed in peoples' hearts, not in written records (2 Corinthians 3:3-6). The Church in Paul's time had no gospels nor did Paul feel he needed a written record of Jesus's ministry.
To us in India the inheritors of a powerful oral tradition, the doctrine of the Kingdom of God is peculiarly significant and easy to understand because it is so close to the mahavakya of the Veda: Aham Brahmasmi.
(The writer is Editor-Translations, Oxford University Press (India) and committed to interfaith dialogue)
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You know all that cool whizzbang anti-whaling tech we profiled earlier? Turns out it's something of a pain in the ass for the crew of the Ady Gil.
The Sea Shepherd's latest sleek addition to its fleet has had to return to Hobart, Tasmania twice due to a circle-jerk of technological failures. On the first attempt, its Iridium Satellite device failed while heading out to sea — basically leaving them helpless to communicate with the MV Steve Irwin. After a replacement part was flown in, the Ady Gil headed out again — and promptly had its $6,000 broadband radar system smashed by a giant 16ft. wave.
"The trouble is the boat is a wavepiercer and when you go through waves you get a lot of load on top," Captain Pete Bethune told an Australian newspaper. "But I have been around the world three times and haven't had this problem, so I am surprised. We had a different radar on for three years and this new one sits slightly taller than the old one, so it is under more load. It's a boat and these things do happen on boats."
Thankfully, a new radar system has been donated by Australian company Simrad Electronics. The Ady Gil is sitting still, however, until the New Zealand government allows them to pass through its waters. "I was given assurances that it was imminent but I believe there's still nothing come through from the New Zealand Government so legally we're not allowed to go beneath the 60th parallel and I think that's what Paul Watson is waiting on before he gives us instructions to leave," Bethune said.
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33 Responses to Sea Shepherd's Ady Gil Having A Rough Time Joining The Party
This looks like an aquatic version of the batmobile.
This is unbelievable:
Japan's whaling fleet has been expanded to four harpooning vessels (Yushin Maru 2, Yushin Maru 3, Shonan Maru, Shonan Maru 2), a factory ship (Nissin Maru), a supply ship, a spotting vessel and two "security vessels". No doubt the refuelling vessel (Oriental bluebird) will come down mid-season to refuel the ships and take some of the meat. They used a spotter plane to find the Steve Irwin.
The Japanese are expected to hunt in Australian Antarctic Territory waters this summer (a declared whale sanctuary).
This must be costing millions of tax payers dollars. Millions and millions. No cutbacks because of the GFC? All for what? Some face saving for a dying industry where there is zero demand. Unbelievable.
For a minute there I thought you meant GM and Chrysler…
With every new ship, there are bugs that needs to be fixed before it could be the best…
What Sea Shepherd should get is the USS Iowa (battle ship mothballed near San Francisco), remove and melt down the guns and use the steel to reinforce the hull and name it the "SSCS Migaloo"
Japan is NOT doing whale research! Real research can be done on biopsies, observations and scats. Despite the IWC foolishly allowing lethal and unnecessary research, commercial whaling is still banned. Japan is doing commercial whaling and this is easily proved, and they are illegally planning to enter our Antarctic territory and our whale sanctuary. The crew should be arrested and the ships impounded. Why don't we have a government ready to do what they promised before being elected? Kevin Rudd should be enforcing our Antarctic claim, not surrendering to Japan.
Read more: http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1519369.php/Hatoyama-urges-Australian-response-to-sabotage-of-Japanese-whaling#ixzz0ZpPLJmO9
japs are brutal butchers illegally whaling in a sanctuary. That is up there with poaching. Its high crime on the high seas what they are doing.
If the Japanese government does not listen to reason, then boycott all Japanese imports and do not send any raw materials to them. Perhaps then the Japanese government might listen to the heads of Toyota, Canon, Mitsubishi, etc. This is a great time for Australian unions to black-ban all Japanese imports in protest.
funny thing is, they are feeding the meat to their dogs. yeah – dog food.
I'm sure thats in the history books. Whaling is a Japanese tradition, it's in our heritage! YEAH right scum bags. Its in our culture to hunt whales for dog food. A cherished tradition.
You only started whaling after WW2 when u were all but wiped out and were starving. terrorist scum
wright on brother i could not have said it better my self.
Yeah, great idea, then you can drive your GM car and take pictures with your Kodak digital camera. I'm not saying us Americans don't have good technology, we have the best. But it's all used for killing people. But we have to draw the line somewhere, Japanese said no more wars and Americans said, "Hey, let's distract everyone with the environment while we level whole countries." Doesn't bombing kill animals, too? What about the water pollution from burned cities?
Japan's flotilla of ships (2 Naval / Coast guard escorts as well?) is just an absolute environment disgrace. They dump tons of waste into the ocean down there. They refuel inside the Antartic Exclusion zone and not to mention the butchering of whales in a whale sanctuary. We do not even know if they only take Minke whales. They could be slaughtering all sorts, even endangered whales for all we know. Since they probably under report and cook the books. Remember that DNS testing they did (under cover buyers of various whale meat samples from markets in Japan) ?? They found Blue, Right, Fin, Bow Head, Sperm and Humpback whale species. That says they are harvesting any whale they come across.
As long as Japanese whalers continue to slaughter whales, I will continue to boycott Japanese products…and Japanese companies.
Simple as that.
If the world at large would adapt this strategy, the Japanese government would bring whaling to a dramatic halt.
The Japanes make a HUGE effort to convince the world that they are environmentally engaged in a positive manner, but the truth is that they destroy more of the natural world than most any other nation.
They are shameless, and dishonorable, and should be made to pay economically.
The one thing Japanese like more than Whale, and tuna, etc is MONEY
It might be easier to go to Japan and talk to the youth, like a campaign. It would be interesting to see a dialog with the people that have the more say in Japan's policies. Japanese people can change Japanese laws much faster than a handful of screaming foreigners. Think about it, when was the last time Americans listened to the virtues of Islam? No matter how much America is attacked no one is changing the American constitution. Attacks and sanctions have very little positive effect.
Paul Watson should take a leaf out of the French book of negotiation and give these whaling scum bags the Rainbow Warrior treatment. Either that or a well placed torpedo and put this fleet at the bottom of the Southern ocean. I'm sure they would save face and refuse to be rescued.
I understand the frustration there but we should never stoop to that level. Besides that the tactics of force are a never-ending cycle. We can't just annihilate, more will come back, like a hydra. The Sea Shepard is trying to use a more effective route- direct international spotlight and economic interference, like what happened with "The Cove", to eradicate these unforgivable whale murders.
I hear ya man, but I just can't let us slip down to that level.
Yeah.. cause throwing glass bottles of acid at people is non-violent and causes peace?
Oh wait, ramming ships with people on them in antarctic waters is peaceful?
Oh wait, using Limpett Mines to blow up harboured ships is peaceful?
These arrogant ec0-terrorists who hurt the people they disagree with will cause no good in the world.
The Sea Shepherd haven't hurt no one yet. Search the Sea Shepherd Cons Soc history and see for yourself. Yes They have sunk/scuttled 9 whaling ships (and good on them for doing so)!
The whalers are illegal poachers.
Do you not understand this basic fact, Governent turn a blind eye to keep exports/imports ticking over?
Capt Paul Watson operates within the 'legal' limits.
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i have got to say mia very weak minded,just kill everything is that your answer.
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Hi, I've heard that Ady Gils ship engineer is currently injured and not on the boat after a festive mishap in Hobart?
The ships Engineer is not on the boat ? can any one confirm this please as he is a good friend of mine ! and after the slaughtering pigs ramming the Ady Gils i am looking for news of him .
The ship has been destroyed by the Japanese!
Ady Guilty was destroyed itself.
Nice. Japan doing its part in the fight against piracy and terrorism. Banzai!
lol boat got creamed
It wil end up the best advertising for the sea shepherd.
Ramming the Ady Gil was dumb (I bet the captain of the Mauru has been fired).
The ignorant whalers have only 'thrown a rock at a hornets nest'! …. prepare to run.
(whales rule!)
I love the taste of whale meat in the morning! It tastes like…..victory!
Good luck with your lame stand-up routine while you ingest those PCB's and dioxins, then! EAT UP!
I will, thanks. Gulp…slobber…..smack….(wipes whale blood from chin).
Save the scary stories for your kids, doofus.
you know there is also urine in the butyric acid. Must add a strange flavour of the meat you eat.
Re: "Death to Eco-terrorist"
The sad fool has a very damaged emotional existance but people like that are very dangerous.
Morons like "Death to Eco-terrorist" make it more and more important to act independently.
It is a big hill to climb and hard but it is worth it.
"Preserve us from those too stupid to feel pain."


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The common theme in our work is the effect on disease states by the microbial pressure that arises when a patient?s symbiotic bacterial biota is altered. Increasing evidence suggests an important role for chronic inflammation in many disease conditions associated with aging, such as atherosclerosis, cancers, diabetes, and even autoimmune diseases. The body contains about ten times as many commensal bacteria as human cells, 1 quadrillion versus 100 trillion. Under normal conditions, these commensal bacteria are essential for the development of the mucosal immune system, maintenance of the physiological environment, and the provision of essential nutrients. However, changes in the balance of the normal bacterial biota might induce pathogenesis. The analysis of bacterial biota is an innovative approach that could lead to discovering the etiology of a number of idiopathic chronic diseases that involve alteration of the normal microbial populations, and could provide a better understanding of pathogenesis in polybacterial diseases that are otherwise poorly explained by conventional disease models.
One project in my laboratory explores the role of bacterial biota in the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma in reflux-related disorders (R01CA97946). Our hypothesis is that gastric acid reflux selectively alters the normal microbial populations in the distal esophagus. Such a microenvironmental change may favor an overgrowth of bacteria that are inflammation prone, or produce carcinogenic metabolites that promote tumorigenesis. We are testing this hypothesis by defining the bacterial biota in the normal esophagus vs. that found in association with reflux disorders. Through comparison of these differences, we hope to identify the bacteria associated with reflux disorders, to explore how and why this association occurs, and to determine what role any microbial population shifts might play in tumorigenesis.
Another project relates to the etiology of idiopathic tonsillar hypertrophy, or ITH (R01AI063477). ITH is an obstructive lymphoproliferative disease that plays a pathogenic role in obstructive sleep apnea, failure to thrive, abnormal dental and facial growth, halitosis, and other ailments. ITH has also been implicated in the neurologic morbidity associated with sleep disorders, such as inattention and hyperactivity in children. In a significant number of cases, hypertrophic tonsils harbor large clusters of mixed bacterial populations referred to as metacolonies. Our hypothesis is that ITH is a manifestation of the immune reaction to antigens released from bacterial metacolonies in hypertrophic tonsils. We are testing this hypothesis by investigating the association between metacolony-common (MC) species and ITH, and by examining the specific roles played by these bacteria in the activation of B lymphocytes in ITH.
An extension of this work involves exploring the role of tonsillar metacolonies as a potential reservoir of pathogens for dental and periodontal diseases. This work is still at an early stage, but holds significant promise for developing novel therapeutic approaches to combat these prevalent illnesses.
My interest in the analysis of microbial biota in the human health context also extends into the clinical domain, where I am working with NYU Hospital Residents and Fellows on the application of new methodologies for disease diagnosis in clinical practice. In particular, we are pursuing the identification of uncultivable microbial agents in fixed tissue specimens through the use of molecular techniques.
Research InterestsEtiology of chronic inflammatory diseases.
De novo large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the prostate, case report and literature review
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Valencia Orange label confusion
The orange tag on the tree says it's a Valencia Orange. The label on the container says it's a Valencia Orange SD. Which means standard dwarf. I'm hoping it's not a dwarf but a regular size fruit tree. Is there a way to tell? At Home depot the SD's were about a foot shorter. This one is about 42 inches high in the ground. Thanks
SD means SEMI Dwarf. You can tell it is a Dwarf by the way the branches are trimmed. Standards would have the first branch at around 28-30" above the ground.
A Semi-Dwarf can have a wide range of rootstocks with different growth rates and eventual sizes. Some rootstocks are called Semi-Dwarfs, while the same rootstock is called a Standard by another grower.
Most Semi-Dwarf Valencias are fully capable of reaching more than 12' in height. How tall do you want it to be? What is your climate?
Most HD in SoCal sell Citrus from LaVerne Nursery. The orange tag on the picture indicates it came from a much smaller grower that makes tags on demand in a label printer. You might ask HD who supplies their citrus but HD is usually incompetent at best.
Your specific area might help pin it down who likely supplied it to HD with that kind of label. Normal citrus bought from good growers are so cheap that it might be best to just get what you want now.
If you really want more than 15' in height in 10 years, you might want one of the larger rootstocks.
Patty, as Greg has mentioned, it really depends on the rootstock. If it is grafted to Carrizo/Troyer, it could easily get that big. If it is grafted to C35, more like 12' max. Greg is giving you some great advice. You can try calling Home Depot and ask them who their citrus wholesaler is, then call or email that company to find out what rootstock they use for their semi-dwarf Valencia's. Most likely it is the former, and you'll be fine. If it is C35, you'll have a slightly shorter tree, but a more prolific producing tree. So, if it really is height you're after, I would try buying directly from a citrus grower. If you tell us where you are in Calif., Greg, myself or others in S. Calif can tell you where you might be able to go.
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Steve, the big box stores can contact their suppliers, or they can give your the name of their supplier directly, and you can contact them yourself, directly. I have done the latter several times.
Patty S.
Patty, judging from the container and tag, it looks like it came from Clausen's Nursery. If you look at the container label carefully, it may even say the nursery name. From my limited experience, in the last 6mo, hd and lowes in so cal uses la verne (Piru, wholesaler only) and clausen's (Vista, open to public) as their supplier
Also, the dirt in the pot from clausens seems to be very dense, im assuming its the same dirt they grew the plant from. La verne nursery seems to use lighter better draining soil in their #5 dwarf citrus container. Lastly, durling nursery(usually does not supply to hd or lowes) also uses dense dirt, but clausens seems denser and tends to underfill their #5 pot.
Judging from the low cut graft, clausens will label these as semi dwarf.
Quite honestly, semi dwarf or std can always be controlled with pruning. From what i have been reading, most root stock from most citrus nurseries uses c-35 and carizo where some will label them as standard or semi dwarf. Where i see the difference is on std graft, the main stem/branch is longer before it starts to branch out where semi dwarf has multiple branch shoots growing near the graft line. Logically thinking, the root stock has to work harder to feed multiple low branches, that the tree will take longer to grow taller making it semi dwarf. With some top pruning and training, it will bush out more and limit its height.
It may be worth noting that dwarf citrus grown on flying dragon rootstock tends to grow very small even when unpruned. However, low production and fruit size may be an issue due to its slow growth. Fruit Size can easily be remediated with thinning while sacrificing production.
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John, Four Winds never uses Flying Dragon for any of their citrus. They frequently will use Cuban Shaddock, but never Flying Dragon (and they will get rather perturbed if you state they use FD, btw). Grafting lower on the rootstock will not affect growth (height) of the scion. Grafting lower simply gives the tree a bushier appearance. The concept being - if a customer is wanting a "semi-dwarf" tree, they want something bushier, and less "tree-like". Most growers will graft higher on standard rootstocks to give the tree a more "tree-like" shape. That's all to that. And pruning can keep in control any citrus. Trees grafted to Carrizo/Troyer will really get as large as any "standard" rootstock. C35 does stay somewhat smaller, and tends to be more precocious (but possibly a shorter overall lifespan). I think Patty will be just fine with her orange tree. It will get large enough for her requirements. May take 5+ years, but if she doesn't drop crotch or top prune, she should be fine.
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grace mentioned to me that jewelry storage is a hot topic for a lot of readers, so i set to work brainstorming some possibilities! i realized that there are basically two camps: people who like their jewelry on display (neatly of course), and people who like to hide it away (also neatly). so i am going to do two diys for jewelry storage that can satisfy both camps. the first is an attempt at hidden storage, which in this case is a mega top-secret, ninja-spy, behind-the-painting deal. i've always loved the idea of secret hiding places in fat old books, under rugs, and behind old paintings. this is pretty easy to rig up, especially if you have an old painting with a nice wood frame, but really any picture with a relatively wide wood frame will do fine. if you feel like you have too much jewelry to fit, this can also be a great way to store keys and mail by the entryway. or you could pair it with a nice leather bound book with a secret cutout container. have fun! – kate
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1. picture with wood frame (aim for a frame that is at least 1″ wide)
2. 3/4″ or 1″ square dowel (you may need two depending on how large you frame is, you basically need enough to make an identically sized frame)
3. 1″ x 2″ x 6′ plank of wood (same as the dowel, you need enough to make a frame almost identical in dimensions to your framed painting. you can also buy a 3″ thick piece instead, if you want your jewelry box to be a bit deeper)
4. hammer and small nails
5. drill and screws
6. piece of thin wood (this needs to be roughly the same dimensions as your frame, minus an inch on both the height and width)
7. roll of cork
8. scrap fabric (the same dimensions as the piece of wood
9. glue (hot glue or elmers)
10. small hinges and latch set (these are available at hardware stores and most craft stores)
11. paint (i painted mine to match the wall it was going to hang on)
12. paintbrush
13. thumb tacks
14. cup hooks
15. saw
1. measure the dimensions of the back of your frame. subtract an inch from each dimension – these will be the dimensions of your jewelry box and the extra frame you make for the back of the painting. the box will be inset from the sides of the original frame by half and inch on all four sides.
2. cut the square dowel(s) to make the four sides of the painting frame. nail them together at the corners to create a frame (sometimes i add a dab of hot glue to hold the pieces in place before i nail them together, this makes it easier). place this frame centered on the back of your painting to make sure it is the right size, and that it is inset from all four sides by at least 1/2″.
3. cut the 2″ plank into identically sized pieces, but do not attach them together yet. this is the frame for your jewelry box. when you rest it on top of the frame you just nailed into the back of the painting frame, it should be completely flush on all four sides. you will see in my version it is not flush on the bottom – okay, i admit it, i was using up old scraps of wood so i just let it be a little off. but it will look a lot better if you make it completely flush. do as i say, not as i do!!
4. cut the piece of thin wood to be the exact measurements of the frame you just made. now nail all four pieces of 2″ plank to the piece of wood, with the piece of wood flush to one edge of the planks. this will create a tray with 2″ sides. this is your jewelry box!
5. paint the jewelry box and the frame any color you want. let those pieces dry.
6. cut and glue the cork into the tray lining the base. then cut a piece of the scrap fabric and glue that on top of the cork (if you want, this is optional. you can just leave it cork if you prefer).
7. when everything is dry and the fabric and cork backing have been glued it into the tray, nail or screw the square dowel frame onto the back of the original frame. then lay the jewelry tray on top, and check that everything is sitting evenly and the edges are flush.
8. attach the four small hinges to the left side of the picture, placing the center of the hinge at the line where the dowel frame and the jewelry tray meet. then screw the latch onto the opposite side, placing the flap part on the dowel frame, and the latch part on the jewelry tray.
9. screw into the wall in the desired position with two screws in the corners of the tray. you want this to be attached directly to the wall, rather than hung like a standard picture because the door will be heavy when it opens and you will be handling it a lot. by screwing it into the wall you make sure the whole thing is sturdy and supported. you can paint the screws to hide them or cover them with little pieces of fabric.
10. open up the door by unlocking the latch, and begin composing your jewelry, using the thumbtacks and cup hooks to hold necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, etc. make sure nothing is so bulky that it prevents the door from closing, and make sure to push the thumbtacks through the cork into the wood a little for extra support.
this. is. amazing.
That is SO cool! And such a space saver. Great idea if you want to put art in your bathroom, too.
You could do a DIY version of this…I love it.
How cool is that :D
LOVE THIS! I can't wait to start this project, such a great, clever idea. Thanks!
Such a terrific idea!!! Its a James Bond hiding spot for your deadliest accessories!
This project is so clever AND beautiful. I can't wait to try it out myself.
There have been a lot of robberies in my neighborhood lately. I'm a stay-at-home mom and the m.o. is to case the house and dip in during that half an hour when the lady of the house is out retrieving offspring from school.
This is a perfect solution. . . .
I love it…Great idea!
Really cute idea!!!! It weird. I was just thinking yesterday that I needed to look for a new, larger box. I would love some jewelry box suggestions, too. That would be fabulous.
yikes! stay safe, maria. :)
You could also go super DIY and mount the box between the studs in your wall so that the painting would look like it was just hanging on the wall. Super sneaky!
Smart! Lovely!
What a great idea. I have sooooo much jewelry and nowhere to put it!
This reminded me that I used to have a similar hidden-behind-a-painting cabinet (purchased at a thrift store!) that contained a small bar. It had narrow bottles marked Gin, Vodka, and Rye, and three matching shot glasses. Hilarious!
I am a "display" person myself — though this very cool idea has me thinking now…
I love this!!!! I have been thinking about different jewelry box options and this is just too perfect! Would be cool to add a thin hinged screen to hold all my earrings too, now off to find the perfect painting….
This is great! About two weeks ago, I sketched out this *very* idea! (With thoughts of having either a painting or a mirror frame as the "lid.") I'm glad somebody else wrote up a how-to do it!
This is so stellar! Totally re-blogging it on my blog just in case anyone misses it! :)
Wow! What a great idea! :))) I have to do it :))))
hey everyone!
thanks for your comments. for those of you who like to display your jewelry, do you have any specific ideas in mind that i could help you replicate? i have a rough plan already, but would love to hear your thoughts. the jewelry-on-display project will be next week, so any ideas you have will be great! thanks.
this is my favorite DIY to date. it must be said, though, that i'm the kind-of person who wants to include a secret passageway (a la "Clue") in the floorplan of my dream house. this is just plain awesome. must find the perfect painting.
Love this idea! I'm am always on the look out for good storage ideas.
neato! i may be stealing this idea!
This is so genius! I love it!~
Such a great idea. I worry about my beads fading in the sun so this would protect them and save space on my dressing table!
this is amazing!! what a great DIY!!
For the Displayers, what about building this using and old window pane rather than a painting?
this is awesome!!!
Fantastic- this is great…a mirror on the reverse side of the painting would make it extra-useful/double-cuty-doing!
BRILLIANT! I have been trying to find a jewelry box that doesn't LOOK like a jewelry box and doesn't take up a ton of space…this is perfect. Perfect. Give this woman a prize.
Wow, I love this DIY so much! I actually used a shadow box to create a key holder and that was REALLY to make. I decorated it of pictures of me and my husband and made it as a house warming gift to him (when we didn't use to live together before marriage). This is an awesome idea to hide the jewelry behind a painting.. .it's like dual function for a space!!!
kate, this is fantastic! clever, kitsch and handy, all at the same time… good one.
This one made me giggle – love it!
Great Idea,
Also you can hide the Jewlery Box underneath a Kitchen Beach Seat if you have one.
Plus alot more stuff you can hide, because the typical seat is 18″ high and 20″ deep. (Less Material of course).
how damn cool is this? i so want this right now!!! :)
what a brilliant used of framed art. very well written instructions. Thanks.
you may even want to paint the hinge to blend in so that it doesn't sceam i'm a secret box.
Perfect timing! I was just looking for a solution to hold my jewelry that doesn't take up dresser space.
Love this idea!
I have a picture in my closet that has the most depressingly, awful painting in it, but an amazing frame. I have always wanted to do something with the frame and now I have it! LOVE the idea, I'm going to excavate the terrible painting out of it and maybe even get creative and paint something new to be the front of my jewelry box!
thank you for the great idea. I have many painting hanging in my dress room so I will be doing some jewelry box renovations this weekend.
I love anything hidden, this is so great.
great idea…maybe one too many steps for me…but then again I put all my valuables hidden in the kitchen…in various pots and pans and food storage…
when burglars go into a house and look for jewelry, they automatically go into the masterbedroom and bathroom and closet, so when you put your valuables in more difficult areas, like a laundry room, or behind your electronics in your livingroom…
this is still an adorable project, and a great gift idea.
P.S when I mean behind your electronics, I mean like in a hidden cutout in your cabinet or something, because when they steal your electronics they wont be looking for jewelry there…
that's a great DIY project indeed! there's something very bondian/ pink panthery about it… i always am struggling with jewelry storage, i have a really pretty faux-croc box, but it's brimming to the gills.
Oh my gosh! This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks!
Love this idea! To make it even more stealthy, you could replace the latch with magnets, so it would stay closed, but not have any obvious mechanism to tip thieves off.
I've wanted to do something like this, but didn't have the DIY know-how to figure it out–thank you!! As for the visible jewelry, I saw once in a magazine a grouping of shadow-box frames with pretty little hooks (maybe they were just painted?) screwed into the inside back. The inside back was covered with a pretty fabric, and the jewelry was displayed on the hooks. The glass doors on the shadow boxes keep everything dust-free, but visible. I liked the idea and bought a shadow box (at Tueday Morning), but couldn't figure out how to remove the padded inside backing without destroying the whole shadow box. That sucker is really glued in there! Ideas?
What an amazing project! Really clever. Thank you.
I would love to do this with a mirror attached to the inside of the door.
For the jewelry display DIY, how about something like the little tree branch things they hang jewelry on. I want something like that but am having trouble finding the perfect one on my very small budget!
That is a sweet solution if you have a normal amount of jewelry.
If you have a lot, it can end up jumbled in the drawers or boxes.
I think that is how some of us become 'displayers'.
I just traded rooms with my rabbits, & now get to think up a new solution for my excessive jewelry. At the moment it is all in boxes from the move & I've been going out practically naked ; )
The other good reason to display it is to wear it without a hassle – just grab and go, with a place to put it away easily when you get home.
Tamariga – what about a real branch? (free)
O and I love Lumo's hooks>
I love this idea. I was thinking, you could even attach a mirror to the back of the picture, so you could see how you're looking while picking out your jewelry!
wow! this is amazing! I'm always looking for new ways to organize my ever growing collection of jewelry!!
just brilliant!
sssuch a fantastic idea! A little cabinet of baubles and curiosities. I'm so going to do this and I think I have the perfect framed painting laying around to make it with.
I love this idea. I just untangled a few necklaces today. My earrings are in a fabric frame that I'm going to incorporate into this project. Thanks for the great idea!
This is absolutely an amazing idea! it is in the works right now!
I love this… wonder if a miniatures display case behind a pic would work for earrings and smaller jewelry? Might have to try this as an add to the jewelry solution I just came up with (via kitchen wares & thrift store finds) http://bit.ly/cODGyC.
don't put anything valuable behind a hinged painting ….. if you've ever watched TV, you know that's the first place a burglar would look ….. you must have censored a lot of remarks
we haven't censored anything on this post.
This is absolutely beautiful! My jaw literally dropped when I saw this.
Another idea: Get a great frame and just put your jewelry in the frame like a picture. I have a setup similar to this right now, and I love it.
And to grasshopper: I don't think the real intention was to ever really hide the jewelry from robbers. It's pretty obvious that the picture frame is hiding a cabinet behind it; it has hinges! This is definitely not a place to hide expensive jewelry.
this is such a cool idea! I was thinking that it would also be fun to use a 12 x 12 inch frame so you could do up a scrapbook page. then you could change the page whenever you had new inspiration……..
Love this idea to cover up a dry erase board that happens to live in my living room! Brilliant!
How about hiding a recessed flat screen tv? Been thinking how to have a picture frame hiding my tv above fire place. Could work, don't you think?
Stacy, that is a fantastic idea. I would LOVE to hide a flat screen with something like this for a bedroom and even living room. It would clearly have to be much larger, but would love to give it a try! If you find the how-to, let me know! :)
Brilliant Idea to use framed art as a hidden jewelery box!
Wow! I absolutely love this idea! Thank you for posting it. :-) I am sharing it on my facebook fan page :-)
Im trying this idea for my friend for Christmas.. only instead of using a picture I am using a mirror. :D


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Event Management
Good event management demands creativity, precision and tight coordination. Quest's event management team provides this together with a vast experience of building specific and bespoke team building events to match the brief given.
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Feature Articles
To celebrate the 20th anniversary since Quest delivered its very first event, Director Martyn Ward has decided to undertake a unique challenge to raise money for three very worthy charities...
Over many years Quest has developed the expertise to deliver big events for large groups of people, which create the feel good factor and support employee engagement. Our large scale events have multiple benefits...
The London Corporate Events Company
Quest are the company for corporate events in London. From conference breakout sessions right through to stand alone team building events, we have the perfect event for you. Discover more about the hundreds of corporate events...
Quest News
Tue 17th Mar 2015 | IT News ~ But Not At Ten
When Quest was contacted by the UK training and developmemt team from one of the worlds leading IT companies to organise a one day indoors team building we were only too pleased to help.
Wed 25th Feb 2015 | Strategy Days ~ A New Approach
Strategy Days can sometimes be a little "dry!" Here's how to make them memorable & much more FUN!
Thu 22nd Jan 2015 | The Apprentice ~ But Not as You Know It
How refreshing, an organisation looking to positively develop it's Apprentices.
Wed 7th Jan 2015 | Risky Business
Quest was delighted to be back once again at a favourite team building venue, Center Parcs in the stunning Longleat Forest in Wiltshire.
Fri 5th Dec 2014 | Pyramids in Glasgow
When Quest took a call from a contact in the oil industry to deliver a piece of team building in the historic Scottish city of Glasgow we were only too pleased to help. This was particularly so because the session requested, Three Cubes ~ Pyramid of Success was one that had not been delivered for a while.
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