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I settled at Cold Mountain long ago, Already it seems like years and years. Freely drifting, I prowl the woods and streams And linger watching things themselves. Men don't get this far into the mountains, White clouds gather and billow. Thin grass does for a mattress, The blue sky makes a good quilt. Happy with a stone under head, Let heaven and earth go about their changes.
Gary Snyder
How deep our sleep last night in the mountains here, beneath the trees and stars, hushed by solemn-sounding waterfalls and many small soothing voices in sweet accord whispering peace! And our first pure mountain day, warm, calm, cloudless, -- how immeasurable it seems, how serenely wild! I can scarcely remember its beginning. Along the river, over the hills, in the ground, in the sky, spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm, new life, new beauty, unfolding, unrolling in glorious exuberant extravagance, -- new birds in their nests, new winged creatures in the air, and new leaves, new flowers, spreading, shining, rejoicing everywhere.
John Muir
Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.
John Muir
Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.
Richard M. Nixon
There is a sacred horror about everything grand. It is easy to admire mediocrity and hills; but whatever is too lofty, a genius as well as a mountain, an assembly as well as a masterpiece, seen too near, is appalling.
Victor Hugo
Give me the comma of imperfect striving, thus to find zest in the immediate living. Ever the reaching but never the gaining, ever the climbing but never the attaining of the mountain top.
Winston Graham
For those who wish to climb the mountain of spiritual awareness, the path is selfless work. For those who have attained the summit of union with the Lord, the path is stillness and peace.
Bhagavad Gita
Live each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance towards the summit puts the goal in mind. Many beautiful scenes can be observed from each new vantage point. Climb steadily, slowly, enjoy each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a fitting climax to the journey.
Joe Porcino
How often we speak of the great silences of the wilderness and of the importance of preserving them and the wonder and peace to be found there. When I think of them, I see the lakes and rivers of the North, the muskegs and expenses of tundra, the barren lands beyond all roads. I see the mountain ranges of the West and the high, rolling ridges of the Appalacians. I picture the deserts of the Southwest and their brilliant panoramas of color, the impenetrable swamp lands of the South. They will always be there and their beauty may not change, but should their silences be broken, they will never be the same.
Sigurd F. Olson
The smaller we come to feel ourselves compared to the mountain, the nearer we come too participating in its greatness. I do not know why this is so.
Arne Naess
Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.
John Muir
I . . . am always glad to touch the living rock again and dip my hand in the high mountain air.
John Muir
"...Good luck and Good work for the happy mountain raindrops, each one of them a high waterfall in itself, descending from the cliffs and hollows of the clouds to the cliffs and hollows of the rocks, out of the sky-thunder into the thunder of the falling rivers
John Muir
The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain -- he is inspired by it. The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem -- he is challenged by it. Mountains are created to be conquered; adversities are designed to be defeated; problems are sent to be solved. It is better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills
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How to Live out Your Christian Faith in Business
In a business world where "greed is good" and it seems like success and integrity are incompatible, how can you live out your Christian faith? What does it really mean to be a Christian in the workplace?
1Remember that having a job is a blessing from God. If you claim to be a Christian but are always complaining, what does that say to your co-workers. Sure, everyone has tough days, and it's okay to admit it when you're struggling, but keep your overall attitude positive by reminding yourself that your job is a gift from God.Ad
2Treat others with respect. The highest value of the Christian faith is love. That doesn't mean you go around hugging people, it means you treat them with respect, value their opinions, treat them like you'd want to be treated. In his book The Little Red Book of Wisdom, Mark DeMoss offers this advice: "In going about the work God gives us, we must treat every person well, regardless of station or potential benefit to us. Let us stay keenly aware of the endless ripple of just being ourselves." (p. 75)
3Remember the big picture: while it may seem like those who cheat or lie get ahead, in the long run, that often catches up with them. And ultimately, everyone answers to God about the choices they make in this life.
4Get clear on your core beliefs. One of the most fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith is that each ordinary believer represents the faith as much as a pastor does. That doesn't mean you have to preach, but do your job with integrity. That means being honest, even if it costs you something. DeMoss writes: "Even when it comes at a high cost, honesty is always a bargain." (p. 61)
5Jesus came to serve, and his followers imitate him. Serving others without bragging about it is a sign a great strength. DeMoss writes: "Great leaders are first of all great servants--and great service is modest, understated, in speech and action. Understatement is self-restraint, and self-restrain is hardly a sign of weakness. On the contrary, wisely used, few things carry more power." (p. 29)
6Pray. It's not easy to live with integrity and to do your job with a good attitude. But God gives wisdom to those who ask, and will help you to live your faith, if you pray and ask him!Ad
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- Remember Colossians 3:23, 24: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Your ultimate boss is Jesus, he's the one whom you serve in your job, whether you are a plumber or a programmer, a banker or a builder.
- Find a Christian mentor, or a small group of like-minded people to encourage and hold you accountable.
- DeMoss recommends reading one chapter from the Biblical book of Proverbs each day, as a way of gaining wisdom.
- Read books by Christian business leaders like Mark DeMoss, John Maxwell and Ken Blanchard.
- Don't judge others who may not share your faith or moral convictions.
- Don't gossip. Nothing undermines your credibility faster.
- Don't proselytize. Let your actions speak louder than words.
Sources and Citations
- Mark DeMoss. The Little Red Book of Wisdom. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. 2011.
- www.littleredbookofwisdom.com
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Originally posted by Foggye Thats not a manifesto. "And if that isn't enough there will be RvR missions that you can undertake that won't involve sacking a keep but could still involve some RvR (in an open world, not instanced, k thx bye) if you get unlucky." Actually it doesn't make much sense if you read the sentence without the ()'s ... or if you ponder the k thx bye comment. It's nonsense. Without the parenthesis it reads: "And if that isn't enough there will be RvR missions that you can undertake that won't involve sacking a keep but could still involve some RvR if you get unlucky." The parenthesis read: (in an open world, not instanced, k thx bye) This is just some blog entry, not legally binding to kickstarter. Blogs are not binding and can be changed. So basically there is no mention that the game won't be instanced (tied to kickstarter promises)? Want a nice understanding of life? Try Spirit Science: "The Human History" |
Originally posted by Karteli I was replying to your 1. DERP. http://www.youhaventlived.com/qblog/2010/QBlog190810A.html |
If only current WoW could bring down Vanilla WoW lol.
Just for the record DAOC was killed by Mythic due to TOA. The fact that WOW came out as well just rubbed salt into the wound. |
I had to register to this site just to say this because comparing WoW to this... omg: WoW had the "new" factor in it. Thats why people played it. It didnt offer anything in end-game.That plus the fact that ToA alienated the gamers was enough to make it go downhill. Really, WoW was a huge dissappointment to me. Ive played a lot of MMO games afterwards but been let down for the lack of true endgame. I play LoL now because it is endgame and its very challenging. I play skyrim for great adventures when im SOLO I dont want multiplayer games giving me storylines and then leaving me to run the same instances over and over again. WoW vanilla endgame was just really bad instances, griefing noobs etc. LoL or any other Dota-copy is way better in "instance" -type gameplay + its much much more challenging. EVE Online is one of the best games ive played after DAoC, but playing it demands very very much out of you and your time for it to be rewarding (controlling market, 0.0 area controlling, guard duties .. GATE CAMPIINGGG) now what im hearing is I could get RvR like it should be, 3 realms, a great community(why? because they are not all 10-years old), market/crafting system to be a bit like EVE(ok not as complicated, but sandy? :D at least from what ive read there will be sand, meaby not in a box but somewhere?) and it all happening in the way I like, with blood and steel ;) All in all, I dont feel Camelot Unchained to be "good" as WoW vanilla which I, and a lot of ex-daoc players, left after a few months. I hope its nothing like WoW at all. I hope it will be even better than what DAoC / SI was. I feel confident from reading the foundation principles that it will be the game I have been waiting for years. I dont feel the lack of PVE being bad, there will be NPC's and from what ive read im pretty sure thats where a lot of our crafting materials are being generated. So when im gathering resources I might get attacked.. ok I can live with that, i've played EVE. If I want to hang out with friends, we can go to a keep and meaby create sieging equipment / repair or create new defences for it etc. Why was DAoC so good back then? the community was really good, people talked with each other. There was time to bond in keep defences/sieges etc. In DAoC the keeps mattered, the relic raids had been planned for weeks if not months(we were a small realm). When you lost you saw it, the way back was long and if you had been defending a keep you could see it. This sense of pride and the feeling of a true community was better than anything ive experienced after. Yours, Achelon of Furn Enduring Effervescients / Hibernia / Prydwen / EU |
Originally posted by Achelon EVE will always have a special place in my heart but dear god. Finding out you let your training queue empty makes you feel like the last X # of hours/days have been wasted and that you are now suddenly losing some sort of war. Almost nothing I have found in any full PvP game (Shadowbane, Darkfall and Mortal Online included) compares to the experience of 0.0 or wormhole space. But gate camping was either ridiculous fun when you did it to pick a large fight or a gut wrenching feeling when you loaded into someone's bubble piloting your favorite ship only to be podded after a prolonged negotiation that was never a negotiation at all. I doubt any economic system will be anywhere near as in depth as EVE's is for quite awhile and that includes the many types of crafting and economy based skills available. That being said, I will still always hope for one. |
Originally posted by Karteli that's not really true, at least not the way you're presenting it. DAOC tanked because of the introduction of forced PvE ( trials of atlantis). WoW was merely the excuse to finally leave after the root of DAOC changed so much due to that PvE. edit: essentially, the DAOC playerbase moved away to show Mythic just how displeased they were for that forced PvE. and no, WoW wasn't worth staying for either, as that DAOC playerbase moved on from WoW long ago. Marc has acknowledged old frontiers was the best time most of us DAOCers had = large, open world where roaming, keep fighting, and 500+ player relic raids made the game. |
basically wow got it'S attention because "BLIZZARD" was written all over it :) this time it will say "mark jacobs!", might work :) "I'll never grow up, never grow up, never grow up! Not me!" |
Originally posted by Thane To be fair, I think WoW gots its attention because it was and probably still is a great MMORPG - I can admit it if others cannot. Blizzard's name may have helped, but people stayed for the game, not the company. I have not played it in years, but I am not about to turn around a jump on the hate train, either. It had high production values and was entertaining, and I sunk a few years into it. 9M, 10M, 11M, or whatever it is players still think it is entertaining. |
Originally posted by Karteli<div asset"="" data-edit_url="/projects/13861848/camelot-unchained/assets/475390/edit" data-id="475390" contenteditable="false"> Mark believes that every great game starts with a great foundation. The Foundational Principles he and Andrew have been laying out are more than simple ideas; they are the bedrock for Camelot Unchained. Over the next 30 days, we will tell you even more through updates and additional Foundational Principles. We think it's important that you understand fully what kind of game we want to create before you decide to back it. The current list of principles can be found on our website (www.camelotunchained.com) That's from the kickstarter page: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/13861848/camelot-unchained It's linked off of it as a reference, thus is part of the KS proposal. |
Originally posted by Thane Too soon to tell, but maybe =D Want a nice understanding of life? Try Spirit Science: "The Human History" |
DAoC killed DAoC, nothing else.
Originally posted by topographic MJ even says WoW killed* DAoC. It's more likely that DAoC experienced a wowification that players didn't like? like with stealthies and stuff? *killed meaning ending upward trends Want a nice understanding of life? Try Spirit Science: "The Human History" |
Originally posted by Karteli MJ also said that ToA pissed off his entire DAOC population. many people here have already clarified for you that the ToA expansion was the last straw that broke the camel's back. WoW was merely the new ride. edit: and most would agree the core population of DAOC would've remained if they weren't so angry at that forced PvE expansion. so, based on this common knowledge/logic, WoW itself didn't kill DAOC. also, i don't know a single person in 4+ years of enjoying RvR combat who would've prefered PvE to RvR. once you made it to 50, you hardly stepped foot into the PvE zones unless you wanted to farm during downtime or acquire aesthetic drops. RvR only in CU isn't an issue at all. Don't see a problem, or why you're trying to make one. |
Originally posted by Karteli Oh, MJ said it so it must be true. I think Mr Jacobs is more a purveyor of spin than fact. |
Most of the people I played WoW with had never played an MMO before and everyone was loving the shit out of Tarren Mill while I personally felt like I was participating in some form of paralympic hand-ball match at which point I asked my self wheter my friends were retarded or something. No incentive what-so-ever, just back and forth zerging. DAoC remains the king of PvP, if Camelot Unchained can live up to that then I'm all for it. Camelot Unchained will be PvP and crafting only for the record. |
This should be locked, i mean mark already said no instances...even in this thread lol
http://www.twitch.tv/willwill75 |
Originally posted by Achelon yes you where small but damit you where still annoying as hell :-D always poping up disturbing us when all we where doing is trying to open this walking tin can how the hell do i hit a dam luri thats smaller than the head of my hammer odin dam you tee hee :-p oh guys sorry for disturbing te trolly ranting about wow but i dont see many peeps from my old surver so i had to say hi even if it is a bleedin hibby :-p Tasaroca Troll ( I am not a buff bot damit) Shamy Midgaurd /Prydwen / EU |
At least on my server Soutshore vs Tarren Mill was the worst PvP I've seen in an MMO. Despite there not really being that many players, the server just had no chance of handling it and the delay on activating abilities was so long the game was unplayable. Not just for the PvPers, mind, but for everyone in the area. There only way out really was the instanced PvP.
"Tiny clown, he got wet. I was talking to a psychic and I can't sleep in the ozone. There are too many different peanuts, looking sad. |
Originally posted by Karteli Hey listen just to let you know, Wow didn't kill off DOAC....all the insane unbalanced expansion packs did. Also I thought it was a mistake for Mythic to not work on a game like CU instead of developing Warhammer (Horrible). They should of been working on CU back then. I played DAOC from 2000-2005, after the expansions were out for awhile the population slowly decreased because of unbalance issues and just well bad changes really, people including myself wanted the old frontiers back. Mythic merged servers over and over again to compsensate. We knew it was slowly dying off, less and less players over time. I don't remember anyone mentioning Wow in game or the forums. |


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The most common method was to place Martin Luther King's face next to some far-fetched random statement about things he never knew existed - allegedly in order to prevent Dr. King's legacy from being hijacked or trivialized. Other tricks included waving "peace" signs and symbols while chanting "no justice, no peace," or carrying pre-printed, patriotic-looking "one nation" placards and Black separatist insignia simultaneously.
Organized by Rev. Al Sharpton, labor unions, and the A.N.S.W.E.R. coalition, they were a shining example of what a real grass-roots spontaneous mass protest looks like. One might even call it a very, very shining example - in part, due to the abundance of glossy mass-produced placards, cameras and other electronic devices, as well as sparkly chains and other jewelry carried by the oppressed, protesting masses.
Considering that Al Sharpton's counter-rally was in every way superior to Glenn Beck's meager showing of illiterates, this is what this report will be focused on.
Let's start in chronological order with the anti-progressive rally, whose attendants began to arrive as early as sunrise in order to reserve seats - a silly thing to do since, as you can see in this picture, only several dozen of them showed up.
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As you can see, many of these people are not sitting down. They are moving back and forth very fast, in order to create the impression that there are more of them and to cheat the honest counting efforts by the media.
What may seem like people sitting on the ledge below are, in fact, crudely Photoshopped pidgeons.
See? Not a single placard. They either have nothing to say or they don't know how to write words on paper. All of these people are living proof of the dangers of home-schooling. This is how our world would have looked without the pleasures of crayons and finger-painting.
Luckily, during the rally the haters were being kindly re-educated by a marching group of younger progressive activists.
In an easy, accessible form that bigots could understand, they explained that Beck and Palin were f'kin racists and there was absolutely nothing to hate, fear, or even dislike about the non-presumptuous and non-arrogant progressives.
"I look like a scarecrow, wear skull and bones, and cover my face like a bank robber or a terrorist. If you are scared of me, you're a racist!"
What would Jesus do in a situation like this? Duh! Of course he would ride the Yellow/Green Line, you ignorant racists!
"Fear leads to the Dark Side, anger, hate, and suffering!"
Spoken like a true jedi, only we wish the sign ended in "...you, God-fearing rednecks!" or a similar clarification as to who fears whom.
Otherwise it may appear as a gigantic Post-it "note to self" written by a tormented progressive, whose fear of fellow Americans is taking her to the Dark Side through anger, hate, and suffering.
Same as above. Without a clarification, the sign "Beck your words incite Hate and Fear" may also mean that the person holding it grows hateful and fearful when he listens to Beck.
As we have just learned, fear of Beck leads the progressives to anger, hate, suffering, and the Dark Side.
They better quit before they find themselves serving the Emperor.
This sign is not very respectuful of Dr. King, but who cares if it serves the progressive cause. Besides, the dream has long ago been redifined as "living in a nation where I will not be judged by the content of my character." This one is a fair sample.
"Come join OUR Tea Party!!!! We ran out of intolerance... But we have cookies!"
Who writes his jokes, the National Organization for Women? It's not funny. And by the look of him there aren't any cookies left either.
Luckily, no light bulbs were involved.
"Hey, Glenn! Why do you want us all to be poor, militarised, and racists?"
Not bad, but next time you should also try the classic version:
Glenn Beck's rally ended at about 1:30pm. It was followed by a smaller rally near the Washington Monument - a brief town hall meeting hosted by Michelle Bachman. Just as it was winding down, the street next to the park became filled with thousands of chanting protesters with signs, banners, and T-shirts stating that they came to reclaim the dream, while at the same time admitting that their dream had already come true and was residing in the White House in the human body of Barack Obama.
This was Al Sharpton's counter-rally. Observe the tolerant message on the white muscle shirt.
Yes we can...
Yes we did...
This picture is the least contradictory, albeit a rather ambiguous one. Michelle is not going to like the look of this baby...
Dr. King only offered a dream; SEIU guarantees a dream job and a dream president.
Meet FDIC workers and Dept. of Labor workers.
The affection for Obama and Red Bull can only be matched by the hatred of Palin and tea.
This man seems confused. Where are the haters and whom is his sign referring to?
Friend of an immigrant. Are you my friend too? There's nothing written on your shirt in Russian; I feel excluded. Ouch! I think I'm going to sue the ANSWER Coalition for the pain and mental anguish inflicted on me by this racist T-shirt.
Reclaim the Dream through Sleep Paralysis!
Your eyes are getting heavy... You will now go to sleep but you will continue to hear and obey my voice...
Now you begin to dream... As you dream you see yourself in a world that it is not the world you know... It is the Progressive World of Next Tuesday... A utopian world nourished by the motherly love of Big Government... If you need something, all you have to do is put your demand on a sign and go out into the street demanding it... The Big Government sees everything... It will magically produce the things you need out of thin air and hand it over to you... As long as you follow the proscribed route and don't step over the line...
No justice no peace? Perhaps the D.C. Court House Workers of Local 32BJ (SEIU) can help...
This is actually what peace looks like.
And this is what "No justice no peace" looks like. Although there is a justice walking behind him, next to the weird white guy with a bizarre sign.
If only we could see what's on the other side of his sign, it might make sense... Or not.
You don't have to be an immigrant to struggle with the English language.
And this is what social justice "chistians" look like. They also have trouble with the English language. Hey, you're supposed to confuse the enemies, not each other!
Other than that, you are correctly stating the Current Truth version of Dr. King's and Jesus's dream - the government should take away your individual responsibility, charity, spirituality, and free will - and replace it with a gigantic regulated bureaucracy governing your every move.
After all, Jesus did say, "Give to Caesar what belongs to God, and hope Caesar will provide." Or something like that.
And this is what progressive smugness looks like. I can imagine that as a preacher, Dr. King would be pretty disappointed in her for questioning the existence of God. And so would all the ministers and black church groups marching with her. The last-moment change from "us" to "them," however, indicates the acceptance of the changing nature of the Current Truth. She may yet grow into a good useful intellectual.
The adjusted Current Truth to be distributed through progressive churches:
"Do unto others nothing; the government can do it better on your behalf with your tax dollars."
The shirt says "DANGER: Educated black woman."
Now pay attention to the white woman in the back of the next picture. Does she also want to appear dangerous or is she simply educated?
Could this be the same white woman in the back, or does she have an educated sister?
Does she have a daughter working for a communist front group ANSWER - or is this an independent soon-to-be useful intellectual?
"Fund People's Needs - Not the War Machine" in the context of this picture is easily translated into paying for this guy's weed from defence budget. Wouldn't it be great if we all stop defending ourselves and just sit around and smoke pot - and hope someone, somehow, will take care of our needs?
The rest of the pictures can be seen at the Gallery of Visual Agitation.
It is ridiculous to think that anyone woudl dare oppose our glorious leader, Komrade Obama!!!Kevin Jackson
Sharpton declared that the people who are marching on 8-28 are having an "anti-government march." Wasn't Dr. King's march an anti-government march?Red Square
http://theblacksphere.net/sharpton-sings-oldies/Kevin Jackson
Sharpton declared that the people who are marching on 8-28 are having an "anti-government march." Wasn't Dr. King's march an anti-government march?Laika the Space Dog
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In addition to honoring King's legacy, the "Reclaim the Dream" march served as an important counterpoint to the disturbing mass rally called on the same day by right-wing demagogue Glenn Beck. Beck's followers assembled at the Lincoln Memorial--the very location where King gave his vision of equality and hope.Komrade Kofky
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I saw the geese too, but didn't have the camera ready.Komrade Kofky
I was on the right side of the water.Commissarka Pinkie
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I can't believe they were all wearing shoes. Of course they probably took them off before entering the port-a-potties, assuming they actually used them....whitemaleheteropig
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Obama retaliates against Putin by prohibiting unionized federal employees from dating hot Russian girls online during work hours
Russian separatists in Ukraine riot over an offensive YouTube video showing the toppling of Lenin statues
"Free Speech Zones" confuse Obamaphone owners who roam streets in search of additional air minutes
Obamacare bolsters employment for professionals with skills to convert meth back into sudafed
Gloves finally off: Obama uses pen and phone to cancel Putin's Netflix account
Joe Biden to Russia: "We will bury you by turning more of Eastern Europe over to your control!"
In last-ditch effort to help Ukraine, Obama deploys Rev. Sharpton and Rev. Jackson's Rainbow Coalition to Crimea
Al Sharpton: "Not even Putin can withstand our signature chanting, 'racist, sexist, anti-gay, Russian army go away'!"
Mardi Gras in North Korea: "Throw me some food!"
Obama's foreign policy works: "War, invasion, and conquest are signs of weakness; we've got Putin right where we want him"
US offers military solution to Ukraine crisis: "We will only fight countries that have LGBT military"
Putin annexes Brighton Beach to protect ethnic Russians in Brooklyn, Obama appeals to UN and EU for help
The 1980s: "Mr. Obama, we're just calling to ask if you want our foreign policy back. The 1970s are right here with us, and they're wondering, too."
In a stunning act of defiance, Obama courageously unfriends Putin on Facebook
MSNBC: Obama secures alliance with Austro-Hungarian Empire against Russia's aggression in Ukraine
Study: springbreak is to STDs what April 15th is to accountants
Efforts to achieve moisture justice for California thwarted by unfair redistribution of snow in America
North Korean voters unanimous: "We are the 100%"
Leader of authoritarian gulag-site, The People's Cube, unanimously 're-elected' with 100% voter turnout
Super Bowl: Obama blames Fox News for Broncos' loss
Feminist author slams gay marriage: "a man needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle"
Beverly Hills campaign heats up between Henry Waxman and Marianne Williamson over the widening income gap between millionaires and billionaires in their district
Biden to lower $10,000-a-plate Dinner For The Homeless to $5,000 so more homeless can attend
Kim becomes world leader, feeds uncle to dogs; Obama eats dogs, becomes world leader, America cries uncle
North Korean leader executes own uncle for talking about Obamacare at family Christmas party
White House hires part-time schizophrenic Mandela sign interpreter to help sell Obamacare
Kim Jong Un executes own "crazy uncle" to keep him from ruining another family Christmas
OFA admits its advice for area activists to give Obamacare Talk at shooting ranges was a bad idea
President resolves Obamacare debacle with executive order declaring all Americans equally healthy
Obama to Iran: "If you like your nuclear program, you can keep your nuclear program"
Bovine community outraged by flatulence coming from Washington DC
Obama: "I'm not particularly ideological; I believe in a good pragmatic five-year plan"
Shocker: Obama had no knowledge he'd been reelected until he read about it in the local newspaper last week
Server problems at HealthCare.gov so bad, it now flashes 'Error 808' message
NSA marks National Best Friend Day with official announcement: "Government is your best friend; we know you like no one else, we're always there, we're always willing to listen"
Al Qaeda cancels attack on USA citing launch of Obamacare as devastating enough
The President's latest talking point on Obamacare: "I didn't build that"
Dizzy with success, Obama renames his wildly popular healthcare mandate to HillaryCare
Carney: huge ObamaCare deductibles won't look as bad come hyperinflation
Washington Redskins drop 'Washington' from their name as offensive to most Americans
Poll: 83% of Americans favor cowboy diplomacy over rodeo clown diplomacy
GOVERNMENT WARNING: If you were able to complete ObamaCare form online, it wasn't a legitimate gov't website; you should report online fraud and change all your passwords
Obama administration gets serious, threatens Syria with ObamaCare
Obama authorizes the use of Vice President Joe Biden's double-barrel shotgun to fire a couple of blasts at Syria
Sharpton: "British royals should have named baby 'Trayvon.' By choosing 'George' they sided with white Hispanic racist Zimmerman"
DNC launches 'Carlos Danger' action figure; proceeds to fund a charity helping survivors of the Republican War on Women
Nancy Pelosi extends abortion rights to the birds and the bees
Hubble discovers planetary drift to the left
Obama: 'If I had a daughter-in-law, she would look like Rachael Jeantel'
FISA court rubberstamps statement denying its portrayal as government's rubber stamp
Every time ObamaCare gets delayed, a Julia somewhere dies
GOP to Schumer: 'Force full implementation of ObamaCare before 2014 or Dems will never win another election'
Obama: 'If I had a son... no, wait, my daughter can now marry a woman!'
Janet Napolitano: TSA findings reveal that since none of the hijackers were babies, elderly, or Tea Partiers, 9/11 was not an act of terrorism
News Flash: Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) can see Canada from South Dakota
Susan Rice: IRS actions against tea parties caused by anti-tax YouTube video that was insulting to their faith
Drudge Report reduces font to fit all White House scandals onto one page
Obama: the IRS is a constitutional right, just like the Second Amendment
White House: top Obama officials using secret email accounts a result of bad IT advice to avoid spam mail from Nigeria
Jay Carney to critics: 'Pinocchio never said anything inconsistent'
Obama: If I had a gay son, he'd look like Jason Collins
Gosnell's office in Benghazi raided by the IRS: mainstream media's worst cover-up challenge to date
IRS targeting pro-gay-marriage LGBT groups leads to gayest tax revolt in U.S. history
After Arlington Cemetery rejects offer to bury Boston bomber, Westboro Babtist Church steps up with premium front lawn plot
Boston: Obama Administration to reclassify marathon bombing as 'sportsplace violence'
Study: Success has many fathers but failure becomes a government program
US Media: Can Pope Francis possibly clear up Vatican bureaucracy and banking without blaming the previous administration?
Michelle Obama praises weekend rampage by Chicago teens as good way to burn calories and stay healthy
This Passover, Obama urges his subjects to paint lamb's blood above doors in order to avoid the Sequester
White House to American children: Sequester causes layoffs among hens that lay Easter eggs; union-wage Easter Bunnies to be replaced by Mexican Chupacabras
Time Mag names Hugo Chavez world's sexiest corpse
Boy, 8, pretends banana is gun, makes daring escape from school
Study: Free lunches overpriced, lack nutrition
Oscars 2013: Michelle Obama announces long-awaited merger of Hollywood and the State
Joe Salazar defends the right of women to be raped in gun-free environment: 'rapists and rapees should work together to prevent gun violence for the common good'
Dept. of Health and Human Services eliminates rape by reclassifying assailants as 'undocumented sex partners'
Kremlin puts out warning not to photoshop Putin riding meteor unless bare-chested
Deeming football too violent, Obama moves to introduce Super Drone Sundays instead
Japan offers to extend nuclear umbrella to cover U.S. should America suffer devastating attack on its own defense spending
Feminists organize one billion women to protest male oppression with one billion lap dances
Urban community protests Mayor Bloomberg's ban on extra-large pop singers owning assault weapons
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Answering public skepticism, President Obama authorizes unlimited drone attacks on all skeet targets throughout the country
Skeet Ulrich denies claims he had been shot by President but considers changing his name to 'Traps'
White House releases new exciting photos of Obama standing, sitting, looking thoughtful, and even breathing in and out
New York Times hacked by Chinese government, Paul Krugman's economic policies stolen
White House: when President shoots skeet, he donates the meat to food banks that feed the middle class
To prove he is serious, Obama eliminates armed guard protection for President, Vice-President, and their families; establishes Gun-Free Zones around them instead
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President issues executive orders banning cliffs, ceilings, obstructions, statistics, and other notions that prevent us from moving forwards and upward
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Riddle of universe solved; answer not understood
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Obama promises to create thousands more economically neutral jobs
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Obama attends church service, worships self
Obama proposes national 'Win The Future' lottery; proceeds of new WTF Powerball to finance more gov't spending
Historical revisionists: "Hey, you never know"
Vice President Biden: criticizing Egypt is un-pharaoh
Israelis to Egyptian rioters: "don't damage the pyramids, we will not rebuild"
Lake Superior renamed Lake Inferior in spirit of tolerance and inclusiveness
Al Gore: It's a shame that a family can be torn apart by something as simple as a pack of polar bears
Michael Moore: As long as there is anyone with money to shake down, this country is not broke
Obama's teleprompters unionize, demand collective bargaining rights
Obama calls new taxes 'spending reductions in tax code.' Elsewhere rapists tout 'consent reductions in sexual intercourse'
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Obama's Regulation Reduction committee finds US Constitution to be expensive outdated framework inefficiently regulating federal gov't
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White House to impose Chimney tax on Santa Claus
Obama decrees the economy is not soaring as much as previously decreeed
Conservative think tank introduces children to capitalism with pop-up picture book "The Road to Smurfdom"
Al Gore proposes to combat Global Warming by extracting silver linings from clouds in Earth's atmosphere
Obama refutes charges of him being unresponsive to people's suffering: "When you pray to God, do you always hear a response?"
Obama regrets the US government didn't provide his mother with free contraceptives when she was in college
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In The 239: Shakira's new album doesn't move musical needle
Shakira (RCA Records)
Shakira's domination in America has dwindled since she became a hip-swiveling goddess of festive pop hits like "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie."
Already a superstar in her native Colombia, the multitalented singer-songwriter-instrumentalist took the American pop scene by storm when she made her U.S. language debut in 2001 with personal, rich songs about romance and more. But her recent albums haven't matched the spark, edge and charisma from her work a decade ago, and her new self-titled release, while enjoyable at times, doesn't showcase this Grammy-winning, Golden Globe-nominated superstar in the right light.
"Shakira," her tenth album, features the 37-year-old taking a back seat as lead songwriter and producer, and that doesn't come off as a wise move. "Dare (La La La)," helmed by Dr. Luke, Max Martin and others, sounds like a Jennifer Lopez song, and that's not a compliment (sorry, Jenny). While Shakira's stint as a judge on "The Voice" has been pleasurable to watch, her duet with fellow mentor Blake Shelton on the country-feeling "Medicine" is a bore, though it was cowritten by Academy Award nominee and hit country songwriter Hillary Lindsey.
Even the duet with Rihanna, the up-tempo lead single "Can't Remember to Forget You," comes off as a cry for a pop hit. The song lacks energy though two superstars are part of it, and the collaboration feels forced (Rihanna and Shakira are both signed to Roc Nation management).
The album's lyrics also lack emotional and depth. It's a far stretch from Shakira's earlier songs, such as her Latin pop breakthrough "Estoy Aqui (I'm Here)" or the part-gritty, part- bouncy "La Tortura." The new album follows in the footsteps of her last two albums, 2009's "She Wolf" and 2010s "Sale el Sol," which have bright spots, but still didn't carry the oomph and appeal of her earlier work.
Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press
Johnny Cash (Columbia Legacy)
Thirty years after getting shelved, a nearly forgotten Johnny Cash album is being made public for the first time. "Out Among The Stars" may not rank with the legendary material that made Cash an American icon, but it carries plenty of quality work typical of his recordings from the early 1980s, when these songs were originally cut.
Working with producer Billy Sherrill — who at the time was creating top hits with George Jones and David Allan Coe — Cash breezes through a well-selected series of songs, mixing the sentimental ("Tennessee") with the spiritual ("I Came To Believe") and the humorous ("If I Told You Who It Was"). Sherrill keeps the mood light, even on darker fare like "She Used To Love Me A Lot," an album standout.
Fans will find plenty to enjoy, including two rollicking duets: a cover of Hank Snow's "I'm Movin' On" with Waylon Jennings and a sprightly "Baby Ride Easy" with wife June Carter Cash (on a song previously cut by her daughter, Carlene Carter).
At the time, Cash was a decade beyond when he regularly released top country hits and a decade before his creative resurrection with the series of American recordings made with producer Rick Rubin from 1994 until the singer's death in 2003. But the Country Music Hall of Fame member's love for good songs shines bright on "Out Among the Stars."
Michael McCall, Associated Press
'Teeth Dreams'
The Hold Steady (Razor & Tie)
The Hold Steady is a garage band at heart, but it's a two-car garage in a nice neighborhood, and there might be a Mercedes inside.
Singer Craig Finn and his mates have always come across like upper-middle-class products who are usually the oldest, smartest guys at the party — and thus the ones who tell the most interesting stories. "'Teeth Dreams," the Brooklyn band's sixth album, is filled with Finn's characteristically compelling characters, mostly female, as he sings about bad company, simple minds, night moves, life in the fast lane, dancing the night away and Pink Floyd. Rock doesn't come much more classic.
To help keep the '70s alive, the Hold Steady doubles down on the guitars, and recent addition Steve Selvidge teams with band co-founder Tad Kubler to frame the songs with dense, shimmering sound. It's often pretty, and it always packs plenty of punch. Horns? Strings? There's no need when you're a garage band.
Steven Wine, Associated Press
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Michael Ward
Michael Ward joined the Board of AJC's Westchester Region in 2006 and since then has focused on diplomatic outreach. He recently served as Chair of the Nominating Committee, and also serves on the Advancement Committee. Michael is a lawyer with Showtime Networks Inc. where he serves as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel. He recently added responsibilities as a Senior Vice President at CBS Corp., the parent of Showtime Networks. Michael earned his J.D. from Duke University School of Law and his B.S. from Binghamton University (SUNY) where he majored in Business Administration. Michael and his wife Judy live in Chappaqua. Their daughter Risa, a 2010 graduate of Harvard, works for DonorsChoose.org, an education not-for-profit in Manhattan, and their son Jake is a senior at Vanderbilt. In addition to AJC, Michael plays trumpet in two bands. |


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> SlowTrav > Italy > Vacation Rentals > Reviews > Umbria Review 1003: Summer's Leases, La Felicita Recommended
1bed/2bath apartment in Montone, Umbria WhenJune 26 - July 3, 2004, 1 week LocationThe apartment was a two story one right in the city of Montone. It was in a building with several other apartments, although we didn't hear any noise from any of our close neighbors. The apartment was very quiet. Nearby AmenitiesThere is a small grocer just at the end of the stepped street who has all the essential items you may need. There is a large supermarket toward Umbertide with a much larger selection of items. The main piazza was only a short walk of maybe 5 minutes away. There were two bars there, the one we frequented was next to the newspaper/book store and had excellent cafe and cornettos, the other wasn't open very late but had very good gelato. There was also a meat market just steps away from this piazza. The town had 4 restaurants; we tried 3 of them, all very good (reviews to follow). The House/ApartmentThe building that the apartment was in was on a street with steps only (no vehicular traffic). The steps would present a challenge if you have some walking and/or mobility problems. The apartment was actually on two floors with two seperate entrances, one directly on this street and the other inside the apartment building. The first floor of the apartment was entered through the hallway inside the apartment building. There was a small corridor on entry which opened to a nice living/dining area with a sofa, dining table, to chairs, CD player and TV. The kitchen was an open one that was also part of the same large room. It was well equipped with range, fridge, washer, sink, and cabinets full of pots, pans, dishes, glasses, etc. Directly off of this room was a door to the terrace and another door to the bathroom. The bath was equipped with toilet, bidet, and shower. In this main room there is a narrow spiral staircase that leads down to the ground floor with a vey nice bedroom and another bathroom. This level has it's own door with direct access to the street. GardenThere is a terrace with a plastic patio table and 4 chairs. It's not shared with anyone, but is not really private. It is possible to watch the sunset from this patio, and it's a nice area to sit and have a drink. Furnishings/Cleanliness/Living AreasThe place was very clean and neat. The furnishings were in good shape and comfortable. Bedrooms/BathroomsThe bed was comfortable enough. The bedroom got very little light and was quiet, a plus for late sleepers. There were two baths, one on each fllor. They were clean and efficent. KitchenThe kitchen appeared to be well furnished. There were lots of pots, pans, dishes, glasses, etc. There was also a small closet with an ironing board and iron. Problems or BonusesNo real suprises. The town was very pretty and extremely clean. We were suprised by the number of American tourists. Agency and Representatives (and price)Summer Leases was excellent. We were met by the apartment owner, who did a great job of showing us the place and explaining how everything worked. Do you recommend this vacation rental to others?i would reccomend this apartment to anyone looking to stay in this area of Umbria. This review is the opinion of a Slow Travel member and not of slowtrav.com. |
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Keep a beautiful reminder of the friends who have always stood by you close to your heart. Designed by Kathy Bransfield, the 22K gold-plated brass cut out of two trees standing firmly together is perfectly paired with a promise given by a true friend:
If it hurts too much to look back, but you're too scared to look ahead, just look beside you and I'll be there.
Celebrate friendship and love every day with this tasteful reminder. Handmade in California.
- details
- Item ID
- 20948
- Made from
- sterling silver, 22kt gold plated brass
- Measurements
- Pendant 1.25" L X .75" H. Chain 18.25" L
- Notes
- Polish with a soft cloth.
- the maker
Kathy Bransfield
Kathy Bransfield grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she spent her childhood climbing trees before starting an art career standing in front of the TV and painting alongside legendary television artist Bob Ross.
Her natural ability to paint "happy little trees" and snow-capped mountains began to outshine her dirt biking abilities, and after graduating from The School for Creative and Performing Arts, she began traveling and selling her own handcrafted jewelry.
She creates meaningful jewelry out of both gold and sterling silver, each a reflection of her complex character, revealing an organic sentiment and creating a modern day heirloom.
"As cliche as it sounds... I'm inspired by everything and everyone around me. From my daughter's zest for life to watching the sunset from the canyon and everything in between. People-watching on Venice Beach, scuba diving and seeing something for the very first time, cooking with my husband, playing games, traveling, floating peacefully on the ocean in silence ... the list goes on and on and on."
"For over 25 years, I have looked to beautiful and powerful words to strengthen me or heal me. And for even longer I have looked to nature to do the same. I think within the jewelry there is a lovely balance of the two merging into one.
"My favorite thing about the work I do by far is the freedom that it allows me. I am able to spend more time with the people I love doing the things I love. A gorgeous day does not go unmissed. Which only leads to more inspiration...."
Kathy now lives in Los Angeles County, California, where she can be found camping, scuba diving, playing board games and engaging in rubber band fights. collection
starry friends necklace$105.00 -
'remember what is important' necklace$68.00 -
'a sister is a forever friend' necklace$78.00 -
let go and let god necklace$68.00 -
missing piece puzzle necklace$110.00 -
'master of my fate' necklace$68.00 -
reach for the moon pendant$85.00 -
'be the change' necklace$68.00 -
all things are possible necklace$68.00 -
move and the way will open zen necklace$68.00 -
protection hamsa necklace$120.00 -
what we think buddhist necklace$68.00 -
children are the anchors necklace$78.00 -
love is love necklace$88.00 -
remember who you are necklace$78.00 -
my heart is always yours necklace$128.00 -
family necklaceoriginally $95.00 -
find a word necklace$95.00 -
what lies within necklace$95.00 -
leave a trail necklace$90.00 -
love of family necklace$78.00 -
grandmother's garden of love necklace$78.00 -
mother of the world necklace$78.00 -
falling feather necklace$98.00 -
if i had a flower necklace$78.00
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