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Check out my new favorite blog.
Coming in at #44 - PUBLIC RADIO!
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Summer: Who was that? It sounded like a girl.
Seth: Did it? Yeah. Well, sure. Because I'm listening to the radio. And This American Life is on. And so there's a girl talking.
Summer: Is that that show where those hipster know-it-alls talk about how fascinating ordinary people are? God.
I suppose that deep down inside, I like irreverance. Does that make me white?
My Favorite Albums of 2007Submitted by abeener on Wed, 2008-01-02 10:53
2007 is ending, and though this year was pretty dry in my humble opinion, it was a GREAT year for music. Here are my favorite albums of 2007. I hope you'll check some of them out. And maybe some of these are your favorites, too!
Terence Blanchard - A Tale of God's Will: A Requiem for Katrina (Blue Note)
Jose Gonzalez - In Our Nature (Peacefrog)
Radiohead - In Rainbows (Radiohead)
Robert Glasper - In My Element (Blue Note)
Kendrick Scott Oracle - The Source (World Culture Music)
Charles Mingus Sextet w/ Eric Dolphy - Cornell 1964 (Blue Note)
Common - Finding Forever (Geffen)
Mike Moreno - Between the Lines (World Culture Music)
Many of the people on my list are fantastic, young jazz musicians who are blazing the trails of this music. I can't wait to see what's in store for 2008 from some of my favorite artists!
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damn. i had the worst feels for hanako. she's the kind of girl i'd like to be with. i have a soft spot for the quiet timid type, and then there's her love of books. that's something we both have in common. and i'm a chef so i could help her with her cooking... alright i gotta stop there and go read some richard kadrey to stop me from being too feely

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other groups maintain lists of the various chemicals used in chemical warfare.
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Mussels Marinara
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Mussels marinara is one of the simplest Italian seafood recipe. Mussels are tossed in a tangy tomato and clam juice sauce to make perfect Gourmet Mussels Marinana. This delicious dish makes everybody licking their fingers, asking for more.
|1 Pound, scrubbed and debearded
|Olive oil
|1 Teaspoon
|Chopped onions
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|2 Clove (10 gm), minced
|Canned no salt added tomatoes
|14 1⁄2 Ounce, chopped with juice (1 Can)
|White wine/Clam juice
|1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
|Lemon juice
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|Chopped fresh parsley
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|Chopped fresh oregano
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and saute the onions and garlic for 1 minute, or until tender.
Add the tomatoes (with juice), wine or clam juice, lemon juice, parsley and oregano.
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Sierra Pro-Hunter Bullets 30 Caliber (308 Diameter) 125 Grain Hollow Point Flat Nose (for Tubular Magazine) Box of 100
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...During my final year at Arizona State University, I authored and published a thesis on mammalian predator control which was featured in the Spring edition of the Triple Helix. Between 1990 and 2009, I have been classically trained in piano performance. As part of the curriculum, I was trained in musical theory and composition.
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I am a Spanish teacher and have a Master's Degree in ESL and Bachelor Degree in English. I have taught all levels of Spanish and have helped native Spanish speakers prepare for the Alternative High School Assessment. I work very hard for my students to understand the language they are learning, whether it's Spanish or English, and always bring new ideas and materials into the classroom.
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...My background in training, teaching and tutoring prepared me to be a good teacher. This job gave me the ability to really understand how to completely be evolved in the learning process.I am specialized in economic law at University Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne in France. I am currently in the process of writing my PhD thesis in international economic Law at University Paris IX Dauphine.
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The Elijah Cup program allows families or individuals to take a Chalice and Patten into their homes for a week to pray for vocations to the Priesthood, Permanent Diaconate and Sisterhood. Click on the Chalice below for more information or to sign up to receive the Elijah Cup at Mass. Always pray for Vocations.
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Another busy slate in the 2014 NHL preseason on Tuesday night, albeit with a pair of split squad games included in that count. But one of those split squad games, between the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks, may have provided fans of one team with a little hope for the future. Read more»
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The Montreal Canadiens' management team added more players to their prospect pool which reduced their weakness and only strengthened their balanced mix. Through the recent draft selections and free agent signings of Jiri Sekac and Daniel Carr, the team really improved the depth and filled in more of the gaps in the farm system.
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The Montreal Canadiens came to the 2014 NHL Entry Draft with seven picks and would be selecting late in each round. The only trade the Canadiens made was in the third round when the team exchanged their third and fourth round selections to the Arizona Coyotes for an earlier third round pick in order to select targeted defenseman, Brett Lernout.
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The Veda is not a religion, It is an ancient system of scientific knowledge from Northern India that predates the great religions. The "householders technique" is a simple practice that increases one's sense of peace and inner calmness. Join Chuck as he outlines the basics.Introduction to Vedic Meditation
Here's a wonderful way to garnish a beautifully grilled piece of meat!Emerald Hills Sirloin with Salsa Verde
This is one of those everything but the kitchen sink summer salads. We like it with sun gold cherry tomatoes and a little feta cheese.
In every wedding, the bride is the main focus of the day. In Morocco, the bride is definitely the queen but the special dishes served during the wedding ceremony steal the hearts of all the guests. Our menu will include some of the wedding favorites: the big wedding salad medley, Seffa: a sweetened vermicelli dish, Rfissa: a chicken and lentil dish served on a bed of shredded flat bread, Zamita: a rich and nutty confection.
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This was a redesigned, one-color logo for an existing Savannah company for my Vector & Raster course. They take pictures of you dressed all fancy like, as if you were in the Old West or a gangster or, heaven forbid, a tourist. Good, cheesy fun that I would never actually do.
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Single room in the best B&B AssisiItaly, Umbria, Assisi
About This Listing
Central heating or a heater in the listing
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
Bed & Breakfast New Day is only 100 meters from the Basilica of San Francesco in the historical center of Assisi. It is an oasis of tranquility and peace to visit the birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare. On the second floor of a medieval palace of the 1400, completely renovated in 1997, you will find two beautiful and comfortable rooms. You can absorb the atmosphere of a medieval house tastefully furnished in rustic style. There is 1 double room with bathroom and 1 single bedroom with adjacent bathroom for exclusive use. In the B&B New Day you will find a warm welcome, a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, with all the special attention to detail. Breakfast is served daily with a variety of products. We want to make you feel at home! Our motto? Quality, courtesy and attention to details. Moreover, In the B&B New Day you will be lulled by the sweet bells of the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi.
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Alloggio grazioso , pulito , silenzioso e confortevole . Centralissimo a pochi passi dalla BASILICA di SAN FRANCESCO. L' accoglienza impeccabile e la colazione ottima ed abbondante , INSOMMA un B&B da 9+ . Grazie ;)
Adorable little place with very friendly people. Private bathroom and located right next to Francesco basilica and lots of beautiful sights. Be sure to provide them with an accurate time of arrival or there may be an issue upon arrival
very welcome, great location
Pierfrancesco is a wonderful bed and breakfast very close to the main basilica. My boyfriend and I stayed in the single room and they brought another single bed in. The bathroom was lovely as were the decorations. The hosts were eager to help, whether it was telling us where we could print in town or holding our bags so we could do the Eremo delle Carceri. Definitely a place I would recommend.
Pierfrancesco and his family made me feel very welcome. The apartment was very well situated, only 5 minutes' walk from the San Francesco basilica. Breakfast was plentiful nd varied. Thank you for your part in making my stay so enjoyable.
We took a train from Orvieto to Assisi. We got a map from the information office next to the train station. We took the bus to San Francesco. We walked up to the b&b. It was steep and hard to find but easy afterwards. We checked in at the gift shop next to the b&b. The circular stairs were 2 story. We are glad to be fit. We put our luggage in our room. The breakfast and sitting room was warm and spacious. The bathroom was modern. We had an issue with an unlocked door. They left their medieval festival to let us in. Responsive and courteous.
위치가 너무 좋았구요 방도 너무 편안했습니다!!
그리고 조식도 너무 맛있었어요 !! ㅠㅠ 커피에 빵에 쥬스에 후식까지!
오전에 조식먹고 거의 10시간동안 밥을 안 먹었는데
정말 많이 먹어서인지 잘 다녔어요..ㅋㅋ
하루만 숙박하는게 너무 아쉬웠습니다..
다음에 아씨시에 간다면 또 가고 싶은 숙소에요!!!
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About the Host, Pierfrancesco
Ciao, sono Pierfrancesco e gestisco questo bed and breakfast con la mia famiglia. Se visitate Assisi sarei felice di ospitarvi. Contattatemi e a presto!
Hello, I'm Pierfrancesco and manage this bed and breakfast with my family. If you visit Assisi would be happy to accommodate you. Contact me and see you soon!


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Today's readings contrast hope and fear, and abundance and scarcity, as spiritual issues that shape our personal and corporate behavior. Pastors and congregants alike are also asked to reflect on whether or not our actions make a difference to God. Do we somehow contribute to the quality of God's experience or is God indifferent to what happens to us and our world?
Is it possible for progressive and moderate Christians to take biblical apocalyptic seriously? Can progressives and open-spirited evangelicals reclaim the temporal immediacy and insights of apocalyptic writings from biblical literalists and numerologists? Or must we discard such writings as nothing more than relics of the outmoded cosmology of a bygone era?
Can God be experienced in all the seasons of life? Do divine revelations and inspirations come to us in times of challenge and desolation as well as success and elation?
The story is told of a controversy among rabbis, surrounding the question "Why was the bush burning but not consumed? Many possible answers were given, but the arguments ceased when one rabbi asserted, "The bush was burning but not consumed so that one day when Moses passed by he would finally notice it!"
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Today's readings integrate issues of providence, grace, and God's relationship with the Jewish people. The expansion of the gospel beyond the boundaries of Judaism does not supersede God's love for Israel, but reflects God's love and inspiration of all people.
The philosopher Alfred North Whitehead asserts that God's vision or aim for any moment of our lives is "the best for that impasse." Even if the best is not always good, considering ideal options, it may be the most positive option given our context and circumstances. This appears to be the case in the story of Joseph and his brothers. Jealous of his father Jacob's obvious favoritism, they conspire to kill the dreamer. Their knives are sharpened; but they spare him when Reuben intercedes presenting an unpleasant but preferable alternative – throw him in the pit.
The lectionary readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter invite us to reflect on Christian faith in a pluralistic, postmodern world. Paul's speech at the Areopagus will be the lens through which we will understand this Sunday's scriptures.
Cobb on "No one comes to the Father except by me."
Today's readings focus on trust in a time of turmoil. Trusting God's care in challenging times is not only the source of hope but also creative transformation. Confident that God is with us in all the seasons of life, we can reach out in mission to others despite our own difficulties.
This Sunday's lectionary readings can be interpreted through the lens of John 10:10, whose words may be quite countercultural in our current era of personal, congregational, and political scarcity thinking. "I came that they might have life and have it abundantly." Today's moderate and progressive Christians are constantly receiving messages of gloom and doom – shrinking budgets, program cutbacks, marginalization, and the demise of the institutional church as we've known it.
Pastor and homiletics professor Ernie Campbell once noted that "there are only two kinds of persons in the world--those who are in God's hands and know it, and those who are in God's hands and don't know it."
"The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord." The United Church of Christ proclaims "God is still speaking" and this affirmation is at the heart of the prophetic message. God is at work in the world. All things reveal God's presence; all persons can be media of divine revelation. The universal God speaks uniquely and variably in each moment of experience. Divinity chooses all of us, but each one has a differing role in the interplay of divine call and human response.
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Divine intimacy and care are at the heart of today's lectionary readings. God is near: as near as our breathing and present with us in every season of life. God feels our joy and sorrow, and lovingly responds to our life's challenges. God will not forsake us, and God's awareness of our condition enables us to courageously follow our vocation to share God's good news in healing ways. Such confidence is the foundation for courage and confidence in our quest for personal growth and healing and our commitment to be God's partners in justice-seeking and global healing.
Authentic spirituality addresses the totality of life. Today's scriptures weave together intercession and lament, personal and social transformation, and parable and spiritual counsel.
The passage from Jeremiah presents a moving picture of grief and lamentation. The nation is ravaged and hope is lost. "The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved." Grief is expressed in multiple voices – in the lament of the prophet, the disappointment of the people, and in the pain of God.
"My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick," Jeremiah wails as he considers the state of his nation. Judah has turned its back on God and will eventually suffer the consequences of its injustice, idolatry, and failure to follow God's path of life. Salvation is nowhere in sight and the people live in fear of enemy attack.
We must challenge certain scriptural passages in order to be faithful to the gospel. While Hosea is often cited as an example of God's redemptive love, it also paints a picture of divine abuse and misogyny that can neither be theologically nor ethically justified. If we choose this passage as part of our sermon, we have to be honest about its explicit violence and the harm such passages have caused throughout the ages.
Amos presents the image of a famine of hearing the word of God. In a nation where the word "God" is glibly announced in political campaigns and entertainment programs, and invoked to support violence, economic exploitation, empire, sexism, and heterosexism, Amos reminds us that our familiarity with divine language may eventually threaten our experience of God, if we do not connect our words with actions that promote justice and wholeness.
Love God with your whole being, and love your neighbor as yourself. Today's scriptures move from abstract ethical and theological reflection to concrete action. They call us to go from words to deeds, to truly experience the persons whose lives are shaped by our decisions on a daily basis.
The healing of Naaman presents a countercultural vision of the pathway to wholeness.
Today's readings highlight God's grace revealed in healthy and life-supporting relationships and mentoring. While moderns and post-moderns may struggle with the apparent supernaturalism, described in the account of the passing of the mantle from Elijah to Elisha, the passage highlights healthy mentoring as a matter of both sharing and letting go. Elisha asks for a double-portion of his mentor's spirit and receives the powerful gifts that shaped his mentor's own ministry.


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