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Mobile QQ Apps, the first WP8 apps from China
by Jan 5, 2013 9:40 pm0
QQ is very popular service for mainland of China and the Windows Phone 8 is the new mobile platform in the market for a while now. They make a new combination since Mobile QQ offers the new application for Windows Phone 8 platform for Chinese user.
And now we got the leaked picture of Mobile QQ apps v2.6. In this version, users can text, voice, picture and video chat with their friends on multiple smartphone using QQ services.
Enjoy the variety of equipment interoperability video fun
Install QQ apps for Windows Phone V2.6, in your WP8 smartphone, so you can interact with other QQ user through multi platform communication such as desktop PC, iPad, Android tablet, iPhone, Android phone and other devices with a video link and enjoy the fun of face-to-face communication.
Save on international calls at any time for communication
WP8 smart phones already account for a large amount of users in North America, Europe and other markets, which naturally includes a large number of Chinese students and overseas Chinese users. They use this application, you can achieve a high quality wireless communication with domestic and relatives, this is undoubtedly exciting. If the person using the Wifi network, they will be more saving money on international long-distance telephone charges.
Smooth sensitive and strong support mainstream features
QQ Apps (for WP) V2.6 session, contacts, business cards, application of four interface, mobile QQ own the vast majority of mainstream features, such as discussion groups, video, voice, and people in the vicinity, business cards, etc.. At the same time, relying of WP8 generally strong hardware performance, switching between different interface smoother and more responsive.
The interesting thik in this QQ Mobile apps V2.6 is the video effects much clearer than Skype. In this strongly expect the next version to be able to overcome this factor to do better. Currently, this application has been open to a wide range of closed beta.


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Style: heavy metal, Canadian
Label: Aquarius Records
Year: 1988
Home: Montreal (disbanded)
Members: Rick Hughes ~ vocals/keyboards
Mike Plant ~ guitar/keyboards
Mike Larock ~ bass
Dan Hughes ~ drums
The two albums by this Montreal area band have been lost in the shuffle in the landscape of 80's hard rock/heavy metal. As one reviewer said when they did a brief reunion & played a new song in 2011 ... who needs a Black Sabbath reunion when you have Sword? That just about says it all. A bit of Led Zeppelin & a lot of Black Sabbath in the guitar & arrangements & even the vocal stylings of both Ozzy Osbourne (i.e. "Sweet Dreams) & Ronnie James Dio (i.e. "Land Of The Brave", "The Trouble Is"), but without the distinctiveness of either singer. It's as if Black Sabbath skipped over their psyched out 70's days & Ozzy was singing the 80's songs that weren't so black & moody & a bit more of the era. It's fascinating, as there's a distinctiveness to the band, yet not at the same time. Perhaps the interesting thing is based on the fact that in 1988 a lot of bands were following the L.A. hair metal of Motley Crue with in your face teenage anthems. Sword are not a bunch of pretty boys in spandex. They are far more heavy & dark, yet not thrash or speed metal. Thus, in a strange way this becomes a great listen & a lost gem. It's imitative but not imitating what everyone else was doing. It's actually quite a solid & listenable album with some great riffs & interesting lyrics ... the Dio influence ... but they didn't find much success & the band folded soon after until a brief reunion. They've only released two albums & there's no regret in taking the effort to hunt them both up.

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text: The wine pioneering Vehorn family spent 20 years in the Hewu district of the Eastern Cape working on behalf of the rural Xhosa population before establishing Harrison Hope Wine Estate. There "social awareness" history and untiring efforts to improve the quality of life in their piece of the Eastern Cape continues as a thread in their "Social Awareness Wines." The Lobola (white blend) and Uthango (red blend) labels help to strengthen the Harrison Hope venture, increase employment, and enlarge the wine industry in the Eastern Cape. When you purchase a bottle of the HH Social Awareness Wines you are investing in the local economy and adding to the growth of the wine industry in the Eastern Cape. We welcome your support and your commitment to an improved quality of life in the Eastern Cape.


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Alice in Wonderland on film
Alice Film Adaptations Jack Zipes: "Alice and the Absurdity of Home and Utopia" from The Enchanted Screen: The Unknown History of Fairy-Tale Films (Routledge, 2011)
David Schaefer's "The Film Collector's Alice" (.pdf document)
"Thirteen Ways of Looking at Alice in Wonderland in Film" essay by Jan Susina
1903 Alice in Wonderland film version on YouTube. According to www.cultural24.org.uk, "the film was produced by the pioneering Hepworth Studios and was based on Sir John Tenniel's original illustrations - at 12 minutes it was the longest film produced in England at the time."
1915 W.W. Young's Alice in Wonderland film. Links to entire 45 min film
1933 Alice in Wonderland trailer for film. W.C. Fields was Humpty Dumpty, Cary Grant was the Mock Turtle, Edward Everett Horton as the Mad Hatter and Gary Cooper as the White Night. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod from a screenplay by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
1949 Lou Bunin's Alice in Wonderland. Lou Bunin was an American puppeteer, artist & stop-motion animattion pioneer. This was produced in Paris was stop-action and live actors. Disney tried to stop the release of the film as it came out around the same time as the Disney version.
1964 Jonathan Miller's Alice in Wonderland. One minute trailer with Ravi Shankar music. Part 1 from dailymotion/BBC. Featuring Peter Sellers, Anne-Marie Mallik, John Gielgud, Michael Redgrave, Wilfrid Brambell, Peter Cook.
1966. Hanna Barbera's animated Alice in Wonderland with Doris Day singing as Alice.
1983 Alice in Wonderland with Richard Burton and daughter Kate Burton.
1988. Jan Švankmajer wrote and directed an Alice-inspired fantasy film with puppets, stop animination and actors. Its original Czech title is Něco z Alenky, which means "Something from Alice." Trailer for film. Rabbit and Horsemen scene (2 min)
1972 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland "The Croquet Match" Fiona Fullerton as Alice (later of James Bond film fame) and Michael Jayston as Lewis Carroll.
1999 Alice in Wonderland "The Cheshire Cat" scene with Whoppi Goldberg as the cat and Tina Majorino (of Veronica Mars fame) as Alice
2010 Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. The official trailer from Disney.
Disney and Alice films
Alice in Cartoonland. A 1923 short film created by Walt Disney. Features Walt talking to a girl as well as animated cartoons. (8 mins)
MIckey Mouse Thru The Mirror. A 1936 cartoon with Mickey dreaming about Alice's Adventures and Through the Looking-Glass. (8:50 mins)
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
- Introduction to film. (1:50 min). Can you find the error?
- Alice and the Hookah (1:39 min) Who are you?
- The Cheshire Cat (3:04 min)
- The Mad Tea Party. "A Very Unbirthday" (3:17 min)
- Very Good Advice "I give myself very good advice, but I very rarely follow it" (1:43 min)
- Walrus and the Carptenter (5:55 min)
- Ending Scene (3:41 min)
- Deleted scenes. Walt Disney's intro at Christmastime.
- Kathryn Beaumont on her role in the film
Script for Disney's animated Alice in Wonderland film
Leonard Matlin's "Disney's Alice in Wonderland" (.pdf article)


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This numbered edition Acrylic Glass Print, designed by Luca P, comes with a numbered and signed certificate of authenticity. Printed on archival-quality photo paper mounted on the back of a 1/8" thick, clear acrylic substrate, this artwork comes ready to hang on a wire attached to a wooden frame fixed on the back.
Series: 100 Self Portraits "The works of Luca Pierro express a micro and macro cosmos, where the figure of the artist, who is also the one who photographs, forcefully enters the scene. The protagonist of the portraits is the same photographer. There are shots in his intent to escape the "already seen" to "already done". He explores new and unspoiled paths, from the point of origin of man himself, with the use of natural elements such as: flour, land, water, clay and so on. All elements that lead back to "Mother Earth". For the artist is important the traceability of the material used to leave on the surfaces portrayed. The body becomes the vehicle of expression. The artist undermines the concept of traditional portrait (beautiful) to introduce viewers to new dynamics. Offers us portraits full of meanings, sometimes with a strong provocation. Some of them put us in touch with the contemporary research in experimental theater. So the artist is able to establish with the viewer an involvement immediate and spontaneous." Series featured in over 100 websites and galleries around the World


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APP NAME: iPhone 4S
DEVELOPER(S): Apple
PLATFORM(S): iPhone
GENRE(S): Hardware
RELEASE DATE(S): October 14th, 2011
The iPhone 4S is Apple's fifth major version of their flagship device, and with it comes a number of enhancements, all on the inside. The iPhone 4S features the same design as the iPhone 4 with the 3.5" display, glass front and back, and stainless steel band. The main changes occur on the inside with A5 dual-core processor, vastly improved camera with new lens, 8 MP stills, 1080P video, and the voice powered assistant Siri. The iPhone 4S retails for $199, and comes in white or black at 16, 32, or 64 GB configurations on AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint. The real question is if the iPhone 4S is worth the $199 price and new two year contract. We will go over every feature to see if it truly is worth it as your next phone.
The iPhone 4S features the A5 dual core chip found in the iPad 2, and it literally brings the power of the iPad 2 to the 4S. The A5 chip makes everything faster so that the device responds to your actions almost instantaneously. The A4 powered iPhone 4 is a powerful device, and never has felt slow until being used next to the 4S. It's amazing how the seconds add up in real world use when launching apps, and working with them. The entire experience is smoother from Notification Center to Infinity Blade and all the stock apps in between.
You would think that the difference wouldn't be too substantial, but it definitely is which makes the entire 4S experience better. Every action on the device relies upon the processor, and you can do everything at a moments notice. Not only that, but everything renders faster, and your interactions are always understood with a silky smooth feel. The A5 chip also improves graphics performance, and it's easy to see the texture, lighting, and 3D performance improvements among many apps that haven't even been enhanced for the A5. The iPhone 4S provides all the power you could even need in a phone, and it's tough to think what any more power could do.
This section will be brief since the design of the 4S is the same as the 4. That's not to say that's a bad thing, and it might be the best decision Apple could have made. iPhone 4 owners may feel underwhelmed without a difference, but 3GS and non-iPhone owners will still be blown away. The device looks sharp at a glance, but it's quite the opposite when in your hand. It simply fits so well, with your hand almost always touching the steel band, and not the flat glass back making a curved back irrelevant.
The size feels great, and it seems to fit better than any other device I've held. The 4th generation iPod Touch is super thin, and it honestly may be too thin at 7.2 mm compared to the 9.3 of the iPhone. The 4S & 4 feel so solid especially when holding in landscape mode. You can't ever not like the retina display with the finest looking display on the market because of the high density ppi. There are other screen technologies, and bigger screens, but none look as fine as the retina display. The entire form factor is as good as can be, and the only improvement I can imagine is a bigger screen in the same form factor that provides less bezel on the front. The iPhone 4 design is the most well made around, and the 4S thankfully keeps it as a rush to thinness or plastic doesn't sound appealing.
There's also the advantages of the white that has only been available since February, which so many AT&T iPhone 4 owners never had a choice of. The white is gorgeous on the front and back with the glass surface. Black is great, but so many other iPhones and just smartphones in general come in black. The white stands out, and is great to look at while you're using the A5 chip, iOS 5, new Camera, and Siri.
The iPhone 4S camera is the first iPhone camera that can realistically be compared to a standalone digital camera and camcorder. The photos are simply gorgeous with the new lens systems and optics including the longer focal length to allow in more light. Jamming in megapixels doesn't help, but completely reengineering the lens does, and the enhancements take advantage of the extra megapixels. There are software enhancements as well with auto focus and white balance adjustments to create even better results. Each photo I've taken looks amazing, and right on par with my one year old digital camera.
There's also the speed to first shot and second shot that my digital camera can't match. The ability for photos to be transferred wirelessly through Photo Stream is another unmatched feature. The digital zoom is disappointing with older iPhone cameras, but is actually quite handy on the 4S because you're beginning with 8 megapixels. Zoomed shots still look good because they're still at about 4 megapixels, even with the digital zoom blowing up pixels. The 4S maintains the LED flash for low light shots, and it seems even more powerful with shots capable in pitch black. The new 1080P video is exceptional as well, which easily rivals a Canon full HD camcorder. There's also software enhancements for the video including the adjustments mentioned above as well as image stabilization.
The iPhone 4S camera is the first iPhone camera that can replace a digital camera and camcorder as stand alone devices. The camera isn't perfect, and there are more features on more advanced cameras and camcorders, but the differences are minute. The portability, speed, and Photo Stream give the 4S the edge under most circumstances.
The iPhone 4S ships with iOS 5 and access to iCloud, which we already discussed. The features aren't unique to the 4S, so we don't need to focus on them here.
The best feature of the 4S is Siri, so that you could easily call it the iPhone4Siri. We gave a deluxe analysis of everything Siri can do, and yet we're still blown away. It's easier to use the iPhone thanks to Siri, and Siri is quite accurate understanding exactly what you want without you changing the way you speak. Siri creates a whole new way to use the iPhone which makes it a unique experience when compared to any existing iPhone or smartphone. There are other voice technologies out there, but all pale in comparison to the power of Siri as it can truly act as a virtual assistant.
Siri has worked almost every time allowing me to hear a message, respond, set-up a meeting based on the message, then set-up a reminder, ask about the weather for the meeting, then find the location, directions, and traffic all from that original message. Everything is in context for a back forth conversation, and there are so many circumstances where Siri is more useful than tapping and typing. Siri can also let you find locations for meetings, and then take notes, and find out valuable information too. The voice powered technology extends to the keyboard so that you can dictate anywhere the keyboard comes up.
Siri can even figure out what you're asking when mis-recognizing a couple of words. If you think of Siri as an assistant, then you will get a ton of use out of it as you can ask to hear your latest messages or find out when your next meeting is. You can have Siri take care of most things an assistant would do, and you just talk to it just like an actual person as your assistant. Siri is classified as beta, and I can't imagine what how much better or more it could do when it's officially out of beta. Siri is simply the best feature on any iPhone ever making it worth the upgrade by itself. You can think back of all the new things Apple has added, but none come close to Siri.
The iPhone 4S is an outstanding upgrade for anyone who's in the smartphone market. The A5 chip, improved camera, Siri, and iOS 5 and iCloud integration are all great taken separately. Now, the iPhone 4S includes them all, and each piece relies on one another for a full immersive, enjoyable, and smooth experience that the 4S offers. The design is amazing, and not worth changing, the performance improvements are considerable over the powerful iPhone 4, and the camera is on par with standalone camera and camcorders. Then there's Siri which is the single best aspect added to any iPhone ever, for it's ease of use, powerful incorporation into the usability of the device, and the true feeling of being an assistant.
The iPhone 4S is a must buy for the $199 price and new two year contract that you just won't be able to get enough off. The iPhone 4S upgrade is all about usability, and it really offers up a whole new experience with all of the new features working with each other to make the best phone experience on the market.
*I couldn't help, but be reminded of my review of the MacBook Air which also looked the same as its predecessor, but was a completely different experience. The MacBook Air was the first new mac to ship with Lion, like the iPhone 4S and iOS 5. It's also had the Thunderbolt processor which ran circles around the previous MacBook Airs. It was a great upgrade, and didn't have anything to compare to Siri, which makes the 4S that much more impressive when thinking in that context.
If you get or have a new iPhone 4S, be sure to check out our lists for the first apps and games to install.
The First Apps To Install On Your New iPhone 4S
The First Games To Install On Your New iPhone 4S
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If you have wondered, hopefully not from personal experience, why men leave pregnant women there are many reasons. If the woman is his wife than it will probably be completely unexpected; after all he committed to the marriage why bail now?
Other than the unexpectedness of a married man leaving his pregnant wife, it's usually pretty easy to spot the type of 'man' who would leave his pregnant girlfriend. I think all women need to use common sense before they get intimately involved with any man.
First of all if you are entering into an intimate relationship with a man before you have really gotten to know him you have to be aware that there are many potential dangers besides unexpected pregnancy. If you've been in the relationship for at least a little time there have probably been many signs that this guy is a loser.
Women are too quick to 'forgive' bad behavior in the men they date. They will say things like "he's got a good heart', "that's just the way he was raised", "it's a guy thing", etc. to justify the selfish and inconsiderate things their boyfriends do. If you're this type of woman you really should get counseling so you can understand why you would settle for this type of relationship.
The reality is that some men just don't like women and they get off on treating them badly. For some guys it can be a real ego boost to treat his girlfriend like trash and have her keep coming back for more. If you're in a relationship with that type of guy it's not too much of a stretch to think he might leave you if you got pregnant.
Any man who is verbally, emotionally, and especially physically abusive will more than likely leave you whenever the relationship isn't convenient for him. If your man exhibits any of these traits you should make darn sure that you don't accidentally get pregnant. Even if he doesn't leave, he is already abusive and once you are 'tied down' with a child that abuse is almost guaranteed to increase.
So if you are with a man who doesn't treat you with love, affection, and respect, you shouldn't be surprised to find yourself all on your own if you become pregnant. I'm not sure why men leave pregnant women expect that the term 'man' is probably not a very accurate description of these types of guys.


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We can almost wave goodbye to Prevail PR's very first small business blogging series, but before we do there are a few things left to tidy up. First up is this very belated volume of links to other great posts that add some insight to the topics we've been talking about all month. If you need more information about a topic, feel free to check out one or more of these articles. If you still need help, don't hesitate to contact me directly at aaron[@]prevailpr.com. I'm more than happy to help as much as possible, but don't neglect the other great blogs out there.
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Symbolic of their common work toward unity and reconciliation, representatives from six Christian denominations jointly served Holy Communion to a congregation filled with worshippers from a diverse body of Christian communities here last week.
Churches Uniting in Christ (CUIC) kicked off its January 28–30 plenary with opening worship and a celebration of the Lord's Supper. Held at St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, the host church, the worship service accentuated the group's historic and ongoing commitment to work together to be change agents in the world.
Also significant during the group's meeting was its decision to "reaffirm our mutual recognition of ministries and ask each communion to celebrate it in a national/general gathering; encourage national, regional, and local joint liturgical celebrations that lift up our one shared baptism and the call to ministry we share; … [and] encourage a commitment to including CUIC representatives at ordinations and installations."
"Regardless of how we name ourselves denominationally, we all claim a common brotherhood and sisterhood through Jesus Christ," said Bishop Teresa Snorton with the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church and the newly elected president of CUIC.
"It's very important that an organization like CUIC be ready to lead the way in helping the faith community express a message that offers hope, a message that continues to do as scripture says: be an advocate for justice and be ones that work until righteousness rolls down."
CUIC member churches are the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, the Episcopal Church, the International Council of Community Churches, the Moravian Church (Northern Province), the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ, and the United Methodist Church. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a partner in mission and dialogue.
Leading the way by CUIC means both working as an organization to address critical issues such as racial injustice and shifting from an inward focus as individual member communities.
Focused work groups, dialogues among the various denominational heads, plenary discussions, Bible study, and worship all provided venues during the gathering for CUIC to do the challenging work necessary to "lead the way."
"One of the most exciting work groups we had was on white supremacy and the Christian identity of white supremacy groups, and that was facilitated by the Southern Poverty Law Center," said the Reverend Robina Winbush, CUIC past president and director of ecumenical relations for the PC(USA).
"It began an excellent conversation in not only who and what white supremacy groups are, but also how our churches need to begin to counter that and respond, whether it's in our teaching or our preaching or our curriculum, to build community and counter the radicalization particularly of young white men."
Other work groups focused on "Racial and Social Justice Formation in Action," "Youth and Young Adult Alliances," "Signs of Reconciliation: Tools for Local CUIC Congregations to Come Together," and "Changes in Ordained Ministries with CUIC Churches."
CUIC was particularly challenged to shift from its inward focus and move beyond its seats of comfort and privilege in a sermon by the Reverend Waltrina Middleton, associate for national youth event programming with the UCC.
Entitled "Repairers of the breech, where have all the prophets gone," Middleton's sermon "challenged us to reclaim our prophetic voice, and to realize that the church can no longer continue to be dismissive, disrespectful, and unconcerned with those who are on the margins of life and who are dealing with the brunt of racism in our communities," Winbush said. "She challenged us to be prophets who are committed to the healing and the transformation of the world."
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Unmentionables - Chemise and Corset
Added Oct 17, 2010
by alasse
Munich, Germany
I always wanted to have a try at recreating historic fashion, simply as a challenge. Oh and because I think it would be awesome to have it on display in my room ;)
For my first (because now that I started I don't want to stop!) historic project I chose a late victorian ensemble because it isn't as space consuming as something with a hoop skirt.
And because I want the dress to fit in the end (even over the corset) I started with my victorian underwear: the corset and the chemise.
I made the pattern for the corset myself and it actually was pretty easy. The chemise started off as two fabric squares and then I just worked out the pattern as I went along.
The chemise is very thin cotton, the corset is cotton satin on the outside and a denim weave on the inside to give it stability. After all, there is a lot of pull on the panels.
I used spring steel boning, because it's strong and still flexible at the same time.
The front panels of my corset are hand embroidered and I made up the pattern by combining several Photoshop Brushes.
Also check out my blog, where I posted this as well!
My complete victorian project:
Unmentionables – Chemise and Corset
More underwear?! – Bustle and Petticoat
Get dressed, young lady! – Victorian Day Dress and Hat
A Night at the Opera – Victorian Evening Gown
EDIT: I added both patterns now (chemise and corset), but I could not figure out how to make two different sets of instructions. So now step 1-6 are about the chemise and from step 7 onwards it's all about the corset.
Material Notes
3 kinds of white cotton: a thin linen weave, a cotton satin and a denim weave
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Nov 8, 2011, 07.58 PMby NJooste
This is extreamly pretty, very feminine. Great job
Jul 25, 2011, 09.29 PMby pinksalamander
Just cut this pattern out for the chemise only. Seems very simple, wish me luck and thanks for a great pattern!
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Jul 26, 2011, 04.47 PMby alasse
You're very welcome and I wish you all the luck you might need :)
Apr 25, 2011, 10.31 PMby sosa
love it
Apr 15, 2011, 02.37 PMby atrinka
How sweet!
Feb 10, 2011, 08.36 PMby portrose
Simply stunning, thank you!
Jan 6, 2011, 12.40 PMby Mary Beton
That looks brilliant. I've never made a corset out of anything but coutil before, so I might give it a go. :)
Dec 31, 2010, 04.01 PMby littletrill
_ thanks for putting the pattern on Burdastyle, I've tried and tried and finally I came up with an end result… ^^; http://mommy-silver.deviantart.com/art/unmentionables-191617852 (my photoshop skills are horror and I've just been ill, so I'm not looking my best, unfortunately) Though I've read somewhere at these comments that the waist ought to be taken in… I'm not fond of that, I'd like to breath and move. The first – and the last – time I wore a real corset, I asked for the "breathing function". There was none, so said the sales-lady.
Happy new year!
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Jan 2, 2011, 06.00 PMby alasse
Just had a look at it :)
That comment on deviantart really is me, by the way ;)
Dec 20, 2010, 08.53 PMby phoxch
Thank you so much for sharing! I looked for the corset pattern for long while! I'm going to make Victorian dress for (costume party) celebrating at New Year Eve, I hope I still have time to make corset! I guess it'll look fantasy! :D
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Dec 20, 2010, 08.58 PMby alasse
You're very welcome :)
Show us when you're done!
Nov 22, 2010, 10.21 AMby sartina
Nov 21, 2010, 07.19 PMby niminen
Oh god this is soooo stunning!
Nov 15, 2010, 08.40 PMby mmmenta
I totally love it!!!! all the details are awesome!
Nov 6, 2010, 11.20 AMby surfjewels
Looks really pretty.
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Nov 6, 2010, 04.20 AMby maxathon
I LOVE the detail~!
Nov 5, 2010, 11.35 PMby nehmah
This looks to be a superb fit. Congratulations on the lovely embroidery. Nehmah
Nov 2, 2010, 07.14 PMby mrsgleds
This is lovely very sweet, looking forward to getting the patterns
Oct 27, 2010, 04.17 PMby alasse
Thanks for all the nice comments :) I will try and upload the pattern for the chemise and the sample pattern and instructions for the corset as soon as possible, but bear with me, university is keeping me on my toes ;)
Oct 27, 2010, 07.58 AMby blmfld
that is absolutely gorgeous!!! bravo; i would love to try to make that for myself!!
Oct 24, 2010, 06.17 PMby Jessica Finch
Beautiful I love it and I could soo use the patterns at this point I am having to make a Victorian ball gown for my role in a Nutcracker Ballet.
Oct 19, 2010, 03.48 AMby sweetcherry
love it! Beautiful work would love to see a pattern!!
Oct 19, 2010, 02.31 AMby distie
So pretty! I can't wait to see the dress you'll put over it!
Oct 19, 2010, 12.56 AMby wackyblonde
What a lovely set of unmentionables. I love the embroidery, such an elegant touch.
Oct 19, 2010, 12.48 AMby tinybows
so cool!
Oct 18, 2010, 11.23 PMby olystyrene
Wow! This is so gorgeous! You're a very talented young lady!! :)
Oct 18, 2010, 09.02 PMby rhianna78
Very beautiful work! The detailing is stunning! Way to go!
Oct 18, 2010, 04.29 PMby mahaila
really nice! Love the detailing! I just made my first corset….. and I am sure that it will not be my last either. love the blog! keep it up
Oct 18, 2010, 04.27 PMby bhs
it is realy beautiful and romantic. I love corsets in white. great, great, great work
Oct 18, 2010, 12.58 PMby thecuriouskiwi
Amazing work, I have a simplicity pattern that is similar, I hope I can do as good a job as you have done. You look fabulous and I love the blue highlights.
Oct 18, 2010, 12.45 PMby medea
wow O.O der hammer, vor allem auch die gestickten details… unglaublich wunderschön…
Oct 18, 2010, 06.55 AMby sabzarap
Auch ich bin auf das Kleid was du darüber tragen wirst, gespannt… Die "Unterwäsche" ist ja schon mal sehenswert ;O) Über einen Schnitt und eine Anleitung würde ich mich sehr freuen!!!
Oct 18, 2010, 05.37 AMby lauriana
Great corset and chemise. However I have to agree with D3liriums4m4: You are wearing this as a real victorian corset, so if you wanted to make another one and make it (yet more) comfortable and durable, you should take the waist in. Basically, when making the pattern, calculate it for waist reduction, not for your normal figure. This site has some tutorials (in German) for making corset patterns:http://www.natronundsoda.net/main.html And this blog has a lot of information and is connected to a shop for corsettry supplies and patterns:http://marmaladekiss.blogspot.com/ the bloghttp://www.sewcurvy.com/ the shop
Great work, and I looking forward to seeing the next piece of the costume
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Could Democracy Be Getting a Black Eye?
Could Democracy Be Getting a Black Eye?: It would if the courts decide to overturn Proposition 8.
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I am not a lawyer, and I won't even pretend to know all there is to know about the law. But, I thought for sure I had some of the basics down. For example, if something is brought to the people for a vote, the outcome of that vote is to be the law regarding that particular issue. Am I wrong?
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Are you telling me that the California Supreme Court had the right and authority to overturn the previously stated and voted upon will of the people in May when they overturned a previous ban on same-sex marriage? If that is true then what is the point of the people? Why do we even vote? If everything we vote on can be overturned by any group of judges who decides they don't' like how we voted, what is the point?
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It is neither free, nor democratic to demand that all people adhere to the same view regardless of how the individual views the issue. That, plain and simple, is communism. If you want a monarchy, move to a European country. If you want communism, move to other European countries or certain Asian countries. But do not demand that democracy and the freedom to vote and have that vote matter be usurped just because you don't like the outcome of that vote.
Even one of the most supportive backers of same-sex marriage in California, Justice Joyce L. Kennard, voted not to hear the appeals and arguments for overturning Proposition 8. And while her motives and mind-set behind her decision to vote against hearing the cases is unclear at this time, according to an article in the L.A. Times (Click here for the full story), it should be a wake up call to others.
In the same story, UCLA Law Professor Brad Sears says, "It definitely isn't a good sign," speaking of Justice Kennard's decision. He seems to be worried that Justice Kennard, like many others in California, is not falling in line with others by believing that proposition 8 was an "improper revision of the state constitution."
UC Berkeley Law Professor Jesse H. Choper, guessing at what Kennard might be thinking, said, "What she seems to be saying is that she doesn't think it is worth reviewing."
And why would it not be worth reviewing? Could it be due to the fact that something followed every legal guideline and was determined by the people and it should be left alone now for that very reason? That would make perfect sense.
I agree whole-heartedly with three points stated in the previously referenced article in the Wall Street Journal of how usurping the will of the people is corrosive to our political system:
Ø By allowing judges to usurp the will of the people they "act as dishonest referees, imposing one set of preferences over another."
Ø "They cheat the American people of an honest political contest."
Ø "They inject cynicism and bitterness into America's body politic."
And I know what many are saying. They want to equate the issue of same-sex marriage with the civil rights movement of African Americans. And they say that if America would have been allowed to vote the blacks would still be slaves. It sounds good at first glance, but there is a fundamental difference that distances these two issues by light years in my mind.
There has never been a case of a black person changing skin color and deciding to no longer be black. Skin color does not in any way determine what is or is not a right. Therefore people of all skin colors are inherently equal simply because they are humans.
But, and I know that many do not like to hear this; there are hundreds of accounts of ex-homosexuals. I have personally heard testimony of at least one. That fact alone means that the two issues are completely non-related and cannot be compared.
Regardless of where you stand on the issue of same-sex marriage, it should be easy for us all to agree on one thing. Democracy MUST be allowed to run its course. If we, as American citizens, allow judges to make decisions for us now, it will only get worse. And a monster will be born that grows too big for any of us to do anything about. And tomorrow we will all wake up in a sterile, controlled environment where judges and politicians decide everything for us. Where is the freedom in that?
I have not always agreed on the decisions of the American people in voting. But one thing is for sure, and by the grace of God will continue, I will respect the process. It is not perfect, but it is without a doubt the best we have at this time.
When we decide that people are no longer allowed to decide for themselves what laws will and will not be passed we move down a slippery slope toward a monarchy, communism, or even anarchy. And quite frankly no one wins in those systems.
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Who's Indoctrinating Who? The Fight for Fair and Balanced Science Education in Texas
A bitter battle is brewing in the Lone Star state of Texas. Just last week the Texas State Board of Education began hearing testimony for and against its proposed standards for teaching science, according to a story in the Dallas Morning News.
The battle is regarding how evolution should be taught. Evolution supporters want language that suggests Darwin's theory of evolution has weaknesses removed from the teaching curriculum. While opponents of evolution who support Intelligent Design, Creationism, or just fair and balanced science education say that the current guidelines have been working and should be left alone.
"College professors, science teachers and pro-evolution groups urged the board to drop a rule that requires the strengths and weaknesses of Darwin's theory to be taught in science courses, while conservative groups aligned with a sizable bloc of board members said the rule has worked well and hasn't forced religion into those classes as critics charge…" (Check the Texas Education Agency website for further details).
But opponents, such as the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Executive Director for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State (AU) disagree with the current standards that allow teaching "strengths and weaknesses."
"Public school should educate, not indoctrinate. The Religious Right is exploiting Texas public schools to push a narrow viewpoint and in the process is doing a great disservice to its students, not to mention undermining the mandates of our Constitution. Let's just hope members of the Texas school board recognize the 'strengths and weaknesses' language for what it is. If they don't, they could be inviting public school districts to face some costly litigation." (Click here for full article.)
The above sentiments by Mr. Lynn are, in my opinion, hypocritical, oxy-moronic, and well, perhaps just plain moronic. To say that teaching views other than evolution is a "narrow viewpoint" is just ridiculous. How can it be narrow to include other viable possibilities to the earth's creation? Is it not extremely narrow to demand that only one view be taught in schools and that all other possibilities be excluded? That seems awfully narrow to me.
And don't get me wrong here. I am not pushing for one side or the other. I am simply making the argument that what seems in the best interest of students is to present them with ALL the arguments and viewpoints and then to allow them to make their own decision. I know, the idea of letting students think for themselves and make up their own minds is scary to some, such as Mr. Lynn. Why does Mr. Lynn and so many others have such a blinding desire to make sure that every student hears only about evolution and then to accept that particular "theory"?
Could it be that Mr. Lynn and so many others are afraid that if alternative views are taught that students just might believe one of them and throw Darwin's theory aside; as so many scientists have already done? (Click Here for a list of scientists who have accepted the Creation account of the Bible). It seems to me that if you believe something is concrete and irrefutable that there is nothing to worry about, and if you believed in said view that was concrete and irrefutable that you would not need to worry about other alternative teachings because after all the facts and evidence is examined your particular view would come out on top.
So why does it seem that those who hold to the 'theory of evolution' are so voracious in its defense and dead set against the teaching of any other view? The only answer I can conclude is that their 'theory' is not quite as stable as they would like and they are afraid of all the holes that other views could possibly poke in it; views such as Intelligent Design or Creationism. (Click here for an article on Intelligent Design, or Here for an article on Creationism.)
What I find most interesting is the continued claim that views such as Intelligent Design and Creationism are "unscientific," and "religious." Consider for a moment:
Any belief regarding the creation and establishment of the world can, in some way, be linked to a religious viewpoint. Certainly Intelligent Design and Creationism can be linked to Christianity and other religious views. But Evolution can be linked to Atheist and Agnostic beliefs, both of which have been established, by their own proponents, as religious views.
To claim that one view of the universes origin is scientific and another is not is just plain ludicrous. One of science's most fundamental principles is that of observation. So who exactly has observed the "evolution" of anything? Just as no one today was present at the creation of the earth. So the conclusion of the matter is that it is not fair to call one science without calling the others science, because, they are, as much as evolution is, just as scientific.
When something is called a "theory," as evolution is, it means that it is an option, one of several. Because, if it was the only possibly explanation it would not be called a theory it would be called a fact. But the only fact here is that scientists cannot call evolution a fact, just a theory. Therefore, it cannot be said that it is concrete, perfect, and the only viable option. It is, like every theory, full of inexplicable questions and holes, far short of being called "scientific."
I am a firm believer in Creation. Much of this has to do with my Christian background, as I am sure many others would claim. But much of it also has to do with my own study and research on the subject. For me Evolution has far too many holes in it. And in fact, in my opinion, it takes much greater faith to believe this particular theory than it does to believe that a great and mighty God created everything through His own spoken word.
Call me childish, call me ignorant, call me what you like. I will not try to indoctrinate anyone with my belief. I believe that when stacked against one another that creation will come out on top every time. The facts and evidence simply outweighs that of evolution.
But one thing is for sure. To deprive students of the scientific data available to them for any and all theories relating to the origin of the universe is truly a crime. This is, without a doubt the very essence of indoctrination. So Mr. Lynn and his pals at the AU need to stop pointing fingers at people who would like to give students a chance for a fair and balanced science education and let schools do what they were meant to do: teach.
The greatest thing any teacher can hope for his students is to teach them all the facts, teach them to think critically, and then allow them to make up their own mind. If a school tells students what to believe and what to say then they have not taught anyone anything. They have simply indoctrinated them and produced masters of rhetoric.
Further Food for Thought:
Atheist turned Christian Lee Strobel investigates Creationism from a skeptical, journalistic standpoint: Click Here.
Articles by one of the world's foremost apologists William Lane Craig: Click here.
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Response to Sunday Editorial: Anti-gay amendments violate constitutional rights
This past Sunday in the in the Charleston Gazette, there was an editorial published in the Perspective section by Rachel Dash titled "Anti-gay amendments violate constitutional rights." The premise of Rachel's piece is that Propositional 8 – and other State Constitutional Amendments defining marriage between one man and one woman – is unconstitutional. In the opening paragraph Rachel shared:
On Nov. 4, Americans in several states voted to change their state constitutions to legalize discrimination against citizens based on their sexual orientation
And later:
Same-sex couples in most states don't have that choice because their right to marry has been violated by the unconstitutional blurring of church and state.
Rachel, and I presume countless others, are worried and frightened by these amendments because they are "patriotic Americans who cherish true democracy," as if those who voted in favor of the constitutional amendments are not.
Continuing along in my unpatriotic and democratic diatribes, I do not agree with Rachel that discrimination was legally instituted based upon one's sexual orientation, or better yet, their sexual behavior. A person's behavior does not determine a person's civil rights. Civil rights are rooted within our humanity as people; rather we are white, black, men, or women. Besides, the institution of marriage is not a civil right guaranteed in our Constitution and is an institution that is limited in other areas apart from a person's sexual behavior, such as being unmarried, being of age, and marrying beyond the bounds of close kinship (see Settling the Issue: Same-Sex Marriage IS NOT a Civil Right).
The institution of marriage is like many other actions that should be limited by law, for it affects the lives of others and is not confined to the "privacy of a person's life." The wellbeing of marriage determines the wellbeing of families, neighborhoods, towns, cities, states, and countries (see Marriage is Foundational for the Well-Being of Society).
Since the institution of marriage is more than a private relationship between two people and positively or negatively impacts every sphere of public life and society, then governments should not attempt to redefine its historical and natural meaning, as established by God. Instead, the government should enact policies that endorse and support it. These policies are not to be determined by a majority vote alone, but are to be rooted in the external transcendent Laws of Nature and of Nature's God.
What concerns me most about people like Rachel who adhere to the false belief that political discourse can be completely neutral and secular is their unconstitutional position of limiting free speech, particularly among those of a religious persuasion.
The first amendment that Rachel loosely alludes to throughout her piece has nothing to do with excluding religion or God from political discourse. Our Democratic Republic is one that does not discriminate against anyone within political discourse. Our government has been formed in such a way that allows for secular humanists, Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Mormons, Muslims, etc…, to have equal access and participation throughout the process.
So why is it considered wrong for people to vote according to their religious beliefs that are not rooted in mans self autonomy, but are grounded in an external transcendent law?
How does anyone voting according to their religious beliefs breach the first amendment, while those who adhere to secular humanism do not?
How were the spheres of governmental and church authority blurred during this time? If anything, the federal government is moving closer to breaching the separation of church and state by acting apart from the authority of God and the Constitution.
How did people who practice another religion apart from secular humanism violate the constitution by voting their convictions on amending the institution of marriage? Did not those who opposed the amendments vote according to their convictions as well? Are their convictions sufficient since they are not rooted in an external transcendent law, but in their own personal morality?
In the end, people who do not adhere to secular humanism should not be silenced or forbidden from participating in our Democratic Republic according to the dictates of their conscious as informed by their religion. And those who do should respect the outcome of fair and open elections.
WV Pastors Overwhelmingly Unite in Support of Marriage
Number of Religious Leaders Urging Governor Manchin to Defend Marriage More than Triples
CHARLESTON, W.V. – Just one month after the release of a poll indicating broad support among West Virginians for the addition of a marriage protection amendment to the state constitution, the number of pastors and religious leaders signing on to an open letter to Gov. Joe Manchin on the subject has more than tripled. Lawsuits that have redefined marriage and efforts to circumvent the democratic process have given pastors throughout the state cause for concern.
"Members of the religious community in West Virginia are increasingly concerned by the actions of radical judges imposing their personal agendas on the public," said Jeremy Dys, president and general counsel of the Family Policy Council of West Virginia. "Since the election, the reactions around the country of those who favor redefining marriage have raised the level of concern about protecting religious liberties. These religious leaders hope for the opportunity to engage in the democratic process and protect marriage as 30 states before them have."
Dys is referring to reports of vandalism, physical assaults, threats, and other acts of intimidation targeted at the religious community by homosexual activists.
The high courts in Connecticut, California, and Massachusetts have all thrown out their states' Defense of Marriage acts. Those laws were the same type as West Virginia's act, which remains vulnerable since the state has no constitutional amendment defining marriage. "Marriage" licenses for same-sex couples began being issued in Connecticut last week.
"Every time marriage as the union of one man and one woman goes before voters, marriage wins," said Dys. "West Virginians want to define marriage for themselves. They do not want their government, or an agenda-driven court, imposing a law that knowingly deprives children of a mom and dad. They know a marriage amendment is the best way to achieve this protection."
The Family Policy Council of West Virginia, the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists, and more than 100 pastors representing thousands of West Virginia churchgoers have asked Manchin to lead efforts to amend West Virginia's constitution to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
The letter, which has grown from 30 signatories to 105 at present, is available at www.familypolicywv.com. More detailed information is also available at the site, including the poll results demonstrating that 73% of West Virginians support a marriage protection amendment.
Pastors who have not signed the open letter to Manchin may continue to add their names by sending an e-mail to email@example.com or by calling 304-982-2803.
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Living in an Age of (In)Tolerance, Pt. 4
The mask of tolerance continues to be pulled back. After a full and fair election, those wishing to redefine marriage and the family are exposing their true colors.
Last week, a small group of Christians gathered in the predominantly homosexual Castro District of San Francisco. Their mission was simply to pray and sing worship songs in public. They were quickly swarmed by a mob of hundreds. According to one report, the men in the group were groped, had unknown objects stuck down their backside, and the female participants had boiling hot coffee poured over their heads. One woman even had her Bible ripped from her hands and then returned with a solid whack across the head with it. When she fell, she was then kicked and beaten by the angry mob. Police in riot gear eventually had to escort the group from the area.
More information can be found at LifeSiteNews.com.
The escort by the police out of the area was captured on film. The youtube video of that is included below. WARNING: contains vulgar and threatening language.
A young woman's testimony on the event can be viewed here.
An Interview on Family and Marriage
An Interview on Family and Marriage: Some thoughts from the Focus on the Family Camp.
By Nathan A. Cherry
Recently I had a chance to chat by phone with Jenny Tyree, the Marriage Analyst at Focus on the Family. We specifically discussed same-sex marriage as this is the "hot button" issue in media and society at this moment.
Focus on the Family, and more specifically James Dobson, have been center stage in the media recently as the FCC announced it will induct Dr. Dobson into the radio hall of fame. Outrage from the gay and lesbian community poured due to Dr. Dobson's strong stance against homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
To read articles and blogs posted in opposition to Dr. Dobson's induction into the radio hall of fame please click here, or here.
We hear so much in the media that seems, in my opinion biased (anyone surprised?) regarding the issue. I wanted to hear from Ms. Tyree what her research and studies on the issue had produced. So the first question I asked was what, according to her research is the main goal of the Gay and Lesbian community, specifically in regards to marriage.
Answer: "Ultimately they are seeking social approval. They talk about rights and benefits, but the status that is given to heterosexual couples and the social approval they receive is what they are seeking."
As we discussed this further she explained that "they won't get that social approval from many people because the gay and lesbian community is going about it the wrong way." By this she is referring to going to activist judges and seeking the overturning of laws by side-stepping the will of the people. And the vandalizing of property, intimidation at the work place, firing of people for their views, all the things we are seeing out in California at this time.
Read this article or this article for news out of California regarding the vandalizing of churches that helped support and pass Proposition 8.
But Ms. Tyree also acknowledged that we can all empathize with same-sex couples who are seeking this social approval because in reality "we all want approval." Certainly from the time we are kids we seek approval at the various stages in our lives. One of the most profound events which culminate that approval is our wedding.
Next I asked Ms. Tyree what the broad implications for Christian, or an even just traditional family was if same-sex marriage were to be legalized.
Answer: "The first is children. If marriage is redefined there will be kids deprived of a mother and a father and biological parents. And the second is religious liberty. The 1st Amendment right of freedom of religion will be brought to a head with legislation giving special rights to homosexuals. This is where even liberal scholars believe that in the direct conflict of homosexual "marriage" and the expression of a religious view that opposes gay "marriage," that religious liberties will lose. That's when it becomes illegal to give your opinion or to share your religious views."
I have to be honest; through medical advances such as sperm donation and artificial insemination we could presumably see an entire generation where a child's uncle is actually his or her father. What could information like that do to a child's psychological development?
Next I wanted to know what Focus on the Family was doing to combat media bias and cultural stigma in the gay and lesbian community that Christians are all 'homophobic,' or 'gay-bashers.' How are they reaching out and embracing homosexuals?
Answer: "The Biggest thing we do is our Love Won Out ministry, which seeks to inform friends and family as to what could have led a person to this lifestyle."
A brief description of Love Won Out from the Focus on the Family Website:
Focus on the Family is promoting the truth that change is possible for those who experience same-sex attractions — a message routinely silenced today. We want people to know that individuals don't have to be gay and that a homosexual identity is something that can be overcome. That's why we've developed a one-day conference for those seeking answers on this often confusing and divisive issue. Whether you have a gay friend or family member, are an educator, pastor or concerned citizen — or even self-identify as gay — Love Won Out will inform, inspire and offer you hope. For more information: click here. Or, go to www.lovewonout.com.
Ms. Tyree and Focus on the Family, as so many others, believe that homosexuality is not genetic, or something you are simply born with. Citing God as the Creator of all human beings, and homosexuality as a sinful behavior, along with the fact that there exists testimony from so many "ex-homosexuals," Focus on the Family seeks to help those struggling with unwanted same-sex attractions and their family members and friends by providing a biblical understanding of the issue and helping to connect them with local support ministries through Focus' relationship with Exodus International.
As well, she said, that Focus on the Family tries to point out the "inadequacy of the other sides arguments." She mentions the fact that "Dr. Dobson has never said that he hated a gay or lesbian person. The more people dig and find out what we say the more they will see how much we love people."
In talking with Ms. Tyree I gained a sense that she truly cares for people, all people, regardless of any social or religious differences. And no doubt Focus on the Family embraces the same kind of love towards people.
We can see in the Bible where Jesus did not agree with every person He ran into. But He loved them all. He even asked for forgiveness for those who placed Him on the cross.
That kind of love has the ability to transcend any barrier and break down the walls that exist between people of opposing viewpoints. Jenny Tyree and the folks at Focus on the Family are trying very hard to break down those walls and reach out to people of all walks of life, with many and varied needs, with love.
My thanks to Ms. Tyree and the good people at Focus on the Family for their work and many years of service to thousands throughout the United States and the world.
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Living in the Age of (In)Tolerance, Part 3
In responding to a follow-up comment of mine, where I stated that the normalization of homosexuality and same-sex marriage will lead to the suppression of freedom, one of our readers responded, saying:
How? How will you lose your right to freedom of speech? I'm at a loss at understanding the irrational fear and anxiety of those that think they will no longer be allowed to worship any god because Adam and Steve were allowed to be married. In Massachusetts, where gay marriage is legal, have churches been forced to shut down simply because they object to gay marriage? Are they now forced to perform gay marriage ceremonies? Have those who spoken against gay marriage been imprisoned in gulags?
No, of course it hasn't, and it is absolutely ridiculous to claim that religious freedom will be infringed upon should gay marriage be legal. Christians are still free to practice Christianity here in California, even though there are 18,000 same sex marriages now. Churches will still be allowed to condemn gay marriage. They will even still be allowed to refuse to perform a marriage ceremony to a gay couple. So please, stop the fear-mongering, because it has no factual or historical basis (bold mine).
Are we making these things up and being irrational about our concerns which have "no factual or historical basis?" Are we being "absolutely ridiculous" in our claims that religious freedom and speech will be infringed upon in churches, businesses, social and non-profit organizations?
In all honestly, I wish we were!
First, I disagree that freedom of religion and speech will not be suppressed – even in the churches – by observing what is taking place internationally and what is beginning to take place nationally.
If we simply looked across the Atlantic Ocean towards Sweden, we would see that Christian Pastor(s) (see Sweden's Shame) have been arressted for speaking against homosexuality and that their government is considering a provision to their same-sex marriage policy that would force pastors to wed gay couples (see Left Party: "Force pastors to perform gay weddings").
As far as I know we haven't seen similar events taking place in American churches, but we have observed similar events taking place in non-profit organizations:
In Boston, a Christian adoption agency was shut down for refusing to place orphans with homosexual couples.
In New Mexico, a Christian-owned studio was fined more than $6,000 for refusing to photograph a lesbian commitment ceremony (see Standing for Marriage and Religious Liberty).
Secondly, a fact is something that corresponds with reality. Encarta Dictionary defines a "fact" as: "something that can be shown to be true, to exist, or to have happened." Is our concerns "fictional," having no correspondent reality to validate our claims?
If the above is not enough, let's consider just a few other samplings of recent events which are true and have happened and point to the disdain and hatred towards religious expression.
An old lady having a cross torn out of her hands and trampeled on in front of here (see Living in the Age of (In)Tolerance, Part 2)
A group of Christians were peacefully gathered together in the Castro District of San Fransico, praying and singing songs, were sexually and physically assaulted by a homosexual mob that necessitated the intervention of the San Fransico riot police (see Christian prayer group sexually and physically assaulted by a homosexual mob).
What about the disruption of church services, people being encouraged to burn down churches, the threatening and intimidating of the eldery and businesses and social organizations that promoted Propostion 8 (see Christians Under Attack: Same-Sex Marriage in California)
These are just a few samplings of "factual" events taking place in the world and right here at home. These events leave me with just one question, "Is our concerns unfounded?"


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Red-light cameras will soon be keeping an eye on drivers at the most dangerous intersections in Osceola County.
Commissioners on Monday approved a deal to install the devices at 10 intersections in unincorporated parts of the county.
The cameras have spread rapidly since the Florida Legislature in 2010 passed a law permitting their use. The city of Kissimmee began deploying them in early 2012. In other areas of Central Florida, Orange County uses the devices, as do the cities of Orlando, Apopka, Edgewood, Groveland, Maitland and Winter Park.