CHICAGO – With curving, clinking and kissing bullets, “Wanted” indeed does Chicago proud. And Angelina Jolie sells it. And Morgan Freeman is ominous. And in his body of work, James McAvoy – the star of this orgasmic summer blockbuster – becomes a man.
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Many Chicagoans have been keenly aware of the film’s local filming throughout downtown Chicago and Broadview, Ill.
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Can’t Stop, won’t stop…my book just keeps praised, especially by people saying it’s actually entertaining (the ultimate compliment for a finance book) so I gotta keep featuring that praise…until every last one of you reads it!
The first two refers to the new audiobook version, available on iTunes HERE and Audible HERE)
Outright one of the best [...]
What it doesEver feel the need to learn something new? Sure, you could enroll in a class at the local college, or read a book, or ask your grandma, but if you haven't gotten the time or money, the internets is a good place to start and WatchDoIt is the place to go. Yes, WatchDoIt [...]
I’m sick and tired of reading complaints and grouses raised by fellow Malaysians about the recent fuel hike that caught many Malaysians by surprise on MalaysiaKini and HarakahDaily.
I can understand why HarakahDaily is making a lot of noise about it, they are just a bunch of naïve ‘katak bawah...
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I’m sick and tired of reading complaints and grouses raised by fellow Malaysians about the recent fuel hike that caught many Malaysians by surprise on MalaysiaKini and HarakahDaily.
I can understand why HarakahDaily is making a lot of noise about it, they are just a bunch of naïve ‘katak bawah tempurung’ journalists that thought everything in the world today can be solved through constant
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How do we show Dad how much we love him? By gathering the family for a Father’s Day cookout. La Cense Black Angus cattle are born, raised, and finished on La Cense Montana ranch, where they graze rotationally in open pastures on the tips of tall grass. Green [...]
The rapper was on a Delta LA-NY flight last week that was delayed on the ground for three hours. “He came back from first-class to harangue his entourage,” a spy said. “They were on their way to Moscow to play at some billionaire’s party, and he was worried they were going to miss their connection. [...]
“Prison Break” is an Entertaining Thrill RideBy Michael Aaron GallagherRating: 4 1/2 Stars (Out of 5 Stars)“Prison Break” (Season 2) is a must see, action-packed adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat for hours. You don’t need to watch the first season of the FOX show to enjoy the twists and turns of this fast-paced thrill ride.When the “Fox River 8” escape from an Ill
These pictures were taken back in 2004 and I’m not really sure how to react to them. On one hand you can think it’s a great service for these ladies to entertain the soldiers while they’re at war.
Me personally? I think it’s a terrible idea. I know that if I were at [...]
What a sight for racing fans to watch this past weekend and whether you are a Formula 1 fan, an open wheel fan, a NASCAR fan or a like me a huge Motorsports fan that mainly enjoys watching NASCAR whether it’s on television or at the racetrack in the grandstands or on pit road, this weekend was for you, a triple header day that had fans logging the entire day in front of the TV set. So would my p
In the police station a man was sitting across Detective Sam’s empty chair. Detective Sam rushed in and occupied his chair.
" So, You have information about the case?" Sam asked.
" Yes sir." the man said.
Detective looked at him and waited for him to speak further.
" Actually, in our neighborhood Nancy’s brother George resides."
The man started to narrate the story...
... In a small colony
I don't get it when people simply call me a retard in the first place. I just don't! So let me ask you. How in the fuck would you know you're the fucking retarded one!So anyway, if you think I shouldn't have use swear words often in my space (not "MYSPACE"), go somewhere else which you can get your butt scrub for free and entertain you at the same time! Sorry, I don't do butt scrubbing for your in
Let me start today with an apology. I mean, here I am on Monday morning feverishly trying to pound out a post about an NPR interview that I listened to on Saturday morning. Mostly this is because I spent my weekend with family, and I can’t really claim to feel guilty about that. Of course, [...]
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If you like to entertain guests in your home, or have large family gatherings with food involved, then having buffet furniture is essential in your home. If you don't have a...
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Because we were cheapos ran out of spare cash, I decide to treat hubby to free movie!Yes you read right, FREE MOVIE!Hubby caught What Happens In Vegas at Golden Village (Great World City) for free and I didn't need to pay for his tickets. Don't believe me? Check out our tickets.Because I'm a gv card member, I get a 1 for 1 voucher during my birthday month to watch movie at GV. I only need to pay f
Here are a couple of photos I thought were pretty entertaining!
This home might be a little difficult to sell... Maybe they should neutralize the pink and it would be alright.
Selling a home is all about getting enough showings. Not that it would be a problem though...
Do you enjoy watching videos on YouTube? If you do, have you ever thought about making your own YouTube videos? While making a YouTube video may seem like a complicated process, it actually isn’t one.
YouTube makes it so easy for you to upload your videos that the hardest part isn’t [...]
Chica is in "quarantine" in our bedroom. The door is closed and just from time to time we check about her. It's not easy when an aloof cat is sick. She doesn't like us to stay next to her like Pumuckl wanted it. She prefers to stay on her own and recover on her own. We have moved her food, water and the litter box into the bedroom. And we slept in the guest room. She is changing her place from the
Ah, Champagne (pronounced Shom-PAHN-ya, if you ask The Continental) - such a misunderstood drink. We started thinking about it after we got our bottle of Yellow Tail Sparkling, and realized that many people think it’s only for special occasions, when it can be a great wine anytime. Our Liquor Snob brethren swear you’ll see God [...]
I found this video on Youtube--states in more socially and culturally relevant language of the importance and necessity of developing powerful writing skills or, alternatively, of the importance of having a professional writing service produce one for you!
Playing a host is supposed to be as fun and fulfilling for the hosts as the guests, and entertaining does not have to be burdensome at any time! As we move into warmer weather, spring and summer collections are everywhere, be it clothes or home decor, so why not change your entertaining styles too! As they say, variety is the spice of life! So whether you are looking for ideas to entertain a large crowd, or host a simple dinner or cocktail party with friends and family, check out these cool, stylish and eco-friendly hostess collections that are ideal for the sunny weather!As Earth Day is around the corner (April 22nd), I thought it would be great to look at some "green entertaining" deals. There are several alternatives to paper plates and cups, and one of the hot favorites is the elegant-
Is your entertaining area in need of a face lift? Show your room and tell why you deserve to have it overhauled by Kim Myles, HGTV’s Design Star Season 2 winner and host of Myles of Style. With Kim’s design prowess and $25,000 cash from Tostitos, one lucky winner is sure to end up with a room that’s fun for any gathering.
I saw Definitely, Maybe last weekend. It was sweet and enjoyable; not to mention that Ryan Reynolds was cute. I cant remember seeing him on the big screen before but I loved to watch him in Two Guys, A Girl and A Pizza Place. All in all, it is a romantic comedy which shows that although along the way we might make mistakes in life/love, there is always a silver lining in every cloud. Definitely, Maybe closes with a happy ending and it goes to show that finding a true, lasting love is possible after all. Okay, that’s just too cliché...Anyway, I was searching high and low for quotes from the movie; particularly when a drunken Will told April that he likes her. Except for the life rehab part, of course ;) But I could not find it! So disappointed! Last resort- download lor. But I wasn't abl
If entertaining is your passion, then this is the design perfect for you. With a large, open floor plan and an array of amenities, every gathering will be succes.
The foyer embraces the living areas...
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If entertaining is your passion, then this is the design perfect for you. With a large, open floor plan and an array of amenities, every gathering will be succes.The foyer embraces the living areas accented by a glass fireplace and wetbar. The living and dining room each acces a screened entertainment center for outside enjoyment.The gourmant kitchen delights with its opennes to the rest of the house. A morning room also adds a nice touch.Two bedrooms and a den radiate from the first floor living area. Climb up the stairs or use the elevator to reach the lovely master suite.It contains a huge walk-in closet, a whirlpool tub and private sun deck.Design Specification:Living Area (sq ft)Main floor : 2066Upper floor : 809Lower floor : 0-1260Total : 2875-4135RoomsBedrooms : 3Fullbath :
If you have ever traveled with your kids, you are familiar with the ongoing refrain, “Are we there yet?” While cute at first, the refrain can start to drive parents crazy after a few hundred miles. Beyond giving my father’s favorite response, “Yes. Get out!” you may wonder how to keep your kids entertained. Before [...]
Nearly spring and BMW has had a busy year already. Last year a new family of funky single-cylinder 650cc bikes, the G-series, and now, at the other end of the performance scale, we get this, the BMW K1200R Sport.BMW's latest K-series 1157cc inline...
Pergolas and formal stylized outdoor entertaining areas have been a mainstream trend in building construction in Australia over the past few years. The traditional ‘Aussie’ barbecue has become much more sophisticated with the emergence of gourmet cooking outdoors with chef like barbecue kitchens. The need for our outdoor entertaining areas to become more [...]
Shilpa Shetty - the entertaining actress of bollywood.Shilpa Shetty had entertained the viewers with her cheerful performances right from her first film Baazigar. She had done well in that film , where Kajol played the lead role along with Shahrukh Khan. the she got roles one after the other in bollywod films.She acted in the hit film Mai Khiladi Tu Anari opposite Akshay Kumar. Saif Ali Khan also did well in the film. The song "hum dono hai alag alag" became big hit. She also acted in the film Auzaar oppoiste Salman Khan and Sanjay Kapoor. The film was an action pact story and the music composed by Anu Malik was very successful with songs like "are baba", "I love you", etc.Shilpa Shetty also acted in serious films like Tarqieb, where she played the role of the friend of Tabu who was killed
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hehe this one is just some seconds long, but is of great value for those sniper enthusiasts out there. I’m not saying this guy is the best or anything, it just was a nice triple kill I think. Here it is:
Tweens and teen girls are entertaining. Where are they having their get-togethers with their friends? Since malls have started enforcing rules about hanging out in stores without adults, we see more and more of these young ladies at home. That's right, teenage girls are starting a nesting trend out of necessity. The benefits are that their bedrooms are decorated as reflections of their own unique personalities and they are safe havens where they can have fun without the danger of pervs and the need to dodge dangerous street activities. With droves of chicks returning to the nest, mom and dad may be pressed to give what had previously been a space for getting the required number of hours of beauty sleep a complete makeover.
Wow! 1 Shot and triple kill with sniper. This is what I like to see. Havent dont this myself yet, but Im getting real good now, so it might happen soon ;) Halo 3 is by the way still my favorite game on the xbox 360 by far, and probably will be for a long time. Im really addicted still hehe.
Oh yeah, this is the good stuff. A halo 3 "mini-montage" video that contains everything a hardcore gamer would like to see and hear. I hope you like it, because I sure did. Tell me what you think if you like.
Hehe oh yeah. This video apparently is about an upcoming video "`Master of the Spider.`" Guess we have to wait for it... AHh waiting.. remember waiting for the release of Halo 3..that sucked. But this I can wait for. Ok, Im playing some halo 3 again, and going out, have fun all.
Valentine's Day Dinner EntertainingThe key to a successful dinner party is to stay organized by breaking down the work of planning, shopping, and cooking into manageable, do-ahead tasks. Use the following tips as a starting point, and you'll master the skills to hosting a Valentine's Day dinner party with confidence and ease.The OccasionBegin by choosing a Valentine's Day theme that will tie the entire party together. Take you cue from the season and the guest list, creating an elegant soiree.Where and WhenNext, choose a day and a location that will fit your desired theme. Look for creative ways to use your space that make the most of its best features, perhaps staging your party in the kitchen, family room, or on the deck. A 7:00pm starting time works well for most dinners. Allow an hour
It took me nearly half of month to get these Wolf out of there Cage. Aaaaaaaaooooooooo!May be these are in your wish-list , but for me its must haves.I have gone through various sites, magzines, social networking sites to get them in front of you{*_*}.1~ Commodore XX www.commodoregaming.com Widows PCs are ugly brutes, but not so the commodore range. The XX sits at the top of the pile and like it
I had this video sent to me by a friend today. I thought I would pass it on since it is worth a chuckle or two.
At first I thought it was a little far fetched but then I showed it to my wife. Apparently it isn’t as far off as I thought. She’s such a [...]
When choosing a good toddler computer game, pick one that will be engaging for the child and entertaining also for the adult and you will be glad to know there are a huge variety of games for toddlers that are interactive, and very educational while at the same time entertaining. Initially it is your duty to guide your child playing the computer games. These toddler computer games must provide both funs to the parent as well as the child and should possess easy to start features and should also have the facility to pause anytime in between when required. Besides these it must have colorful graphics devoid of any scary and bloody episodes because children loves colors and preferably, should be customizable. All these features will help you to determine the quality of the game that you are purchasing for your child. Computer software today is not really that inexpensive but you can enjoy the same with your child by visiting any games websites. These game websites allows you with two fold
Japan is a favorite destination for tourists worldwide. It has quietly but strongly emerged as a hot favorite of the tourists round the year. A holiday vacation in Japan begins from the New Year and continues till the next New Year! In fact, the Japanese businesses all shut down from January 1 to January 3 as people use this holiday time to spend time together with their loved ones. The Japanese give a lot of prominence to this holiday period and is locally called 'shogatsu' or 'oshogatsu'. At the end of the year the Japanese celebrate with typical year forgetting parties called 'bonenkai parties'. These signify leaving behind the gone years worries and troubles with a forward looking approach to a fresh start.The New Years Eve sees the entrance gates being decorated and cleaning in all Ja
Wow, I know a skilled player when I see one, and I bet this guy is darn awesome in Halo 3. Skilled players have a distinctive way of moving and aiming, and a more direct approach, than the average joe type of player. Ho ho, I wish this was me dominating like this ;) Maybe one day. How about you, are you any good in halo 3 at this point? ;)halo3
Clay "The Carpenter" Guida is quickly moving up my list of favorite fighters. Check out his fight with Aurelio at UFC 74, which he pretty much dominated.*****Gotta go right now, but I'll be back around midnight and I'm gonna post one of my favorite fights ever and I think everyone will agree that its one of the more entertaining fights in recent history!*****Ultimate MMA videos for your viewing pleasure. Also news and comments from the world of mma.
This video review of Xbox 360’s Mass Effect is not your normally game review, it’s homemade and I found it entertaining.
The video shows you what Mass Effect’s cover and contents look like, overall I found it a fair homemade review and I agree with their point about body modification in the character editor.
Have a watch of the video below and let us know how you find the Mass Effect review.
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Here are some exclusive pics of Malaika Arora from launch party of NDTV Entertainment Channel. Don't know whether the channel would really entertain or not but Malaika entertained everyone by showing her cleavage and body from all the angles (front, back, sideways etc.)
Keyword research can be tedious and time consuming but extremely important. You know all the traditional (free) keyword tools:
Keyword Discovery (one of my favorite)
Wordtracker
Adwords External Keyword Tool
While I would like to argue that you have better things to do when launching a startup, keyword research is critical. The following tools represent keyword information in a more appealing way and will help expand your search for new keywords.
The first tool is called Quintura.
You insert the word you want to search and Quintura produces search results (powered by Yahoo XML) and a word cloud (on the left). The word cloud shows all keywords that are related to that term per search engine results.
Quintura is also great as a competitor keyword search tool. If you search the URL (ex. startuphustle) of a competitor, you will get a word cloud of terms that relate to that site. From the test I have run it is fairly accurate.
The next keyword tool is KartOO (below, Flash is needed to ru
These are my top 5 fighters who are the most entertaining for me to watch.5. Antonio Minotauro Nogueira- Theres nothing like seeing a fighter who gets hit over and over again and takes every shot as if a 5-year old were hitting him. Big Nog has been in some of the most entertaining fights ive ever seen. If not for his ability to withstand punishment the Fedor fights may have been over very quickly and not nearly as entertaining. When Big Nog fights I will always watch because you know you might see something you've never seen before. Favorite fights- Nog vs Sapp, Nog vs Crocop, Nog vs Herring 1, Nog vs Fedor 1 and 3.4. Nick Diaz- Diaz is an animal when he steps into a fight, he has what any great fighter needs, relaxation when things aren't going your way. He never panics in a fight and he is always cocky and confident. You can just tell that he loves what he does, and he can also take some serious punishment. He throws so many punches that his opponents just dont have time to
So many times when I think about the cultural aspects of coffee I tend to focus on the atmosphere, the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, and the possibility of making new ones.
Call it “Cultural Coffee Consumerism” — the act of consumption is the primary focus and for the most part we remain disconnected from [...]
According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com, the Jets are willing to entertain trade offers for quarterback Chad Pennington.
The trade deadline is 4:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
…Take this as a grain of salt. There’s about a 99% chance that Pennington won’t be leaving Gang Green…
…We’ll have any information on any trades the Jets possibly make tomorrow before the deadline…
So Frank's brother listens to The Elle Word and I checked out the pages of all the listeners and came across this video of The Entertainer and his brother 5 months ago. Enjoy!!My Minds tellin me by R. kellyAdd the Elle Word Myspace | The Elle Word
Simply Delicioso with Ingrid Hoffmann Breakfast in BedEggs Benedict with Chipotle HollandaiseOld-fashioned Avena Oatmeal Breakfast SmoothiesBerry Mint SaladTo get the recipes:Click hereIngrid brings a tray into a sleeping friend. "Sunshine on a plate coming right to you." Oh, please, GAG me. Why is there a piece of trash on the tray with flowers sticking out of it? Plus a chilled oatmeal(!) drink? Snap, kick and we're in the kitchen with lock-extensioned Ingrid and plenty of cleavage. (At breakfast?!) She's making Latin Eggs Benedict. Should I be hopeful? I LOVE Eggs Benedict and I've had many different versions, my favorite being a black beans and avocado enhanced Benedict, southwest style. Let's see what she does.She starts with a stick of SALTED butter. Oh, I should have known we'd have trouble. With something as delicate as an Hollandaise sauce, you really want to be able to control the amount of salt. You don't want to abdicate that power to anyone. Actually, there is one pl
So after last week episode I thought there might be more interesting concepts to be learned, but I was a little disappointed with this episode because I did not learn anything, maybe to jump around and play the house of pain to get my momentum going, other than that - nothing.
Also, I have noticed quite a few affiliate .coms are springing up via the episodes, which I though would be sponsors but I was wrong they are affiliate links for Joel. Good tactical way to get an extra amount of income and publicity for his affiliates.
Another thing that came up that got me thinking was Thor - during one of those little mini interviews, he said his website ThorSchrock.com, interesting site I have to say. It is a technology and marketing blog - good combination. Well here is my little video review, its pretty short.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr64SsDzgFQ
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Geeks are making their way to the top. Some of the most popular podcasts are science and technology themed, and a few great TV shows are based around geeks. If they remain the popular trend more are sure to follow. I just got finished watching The Big Bang Theory on AOL’s video site, you can watch the first episode there with no commercials. Unfortunately you can’t embed the video so you will have to click the link to see it. I thought it was really funny and I recommend you check it out. I’ve also watched the first season of the show The IT Crowd which is awesome. The IT Crowd is a show based on a couple of computer techs at a large company. You could almost compare the show to The Office. For good measure you can watch the first episode below.
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It’s been said that there will be an US version of The IT Crowd coming to NBC sometime mid season. Hopefully they make it as great as the UK version. Shows based on geeks are gro
Not long ago, last week I posted before & after pictures of The Entertainer of 'I Love New York 2'. Frank a.k.a. The Entertainer read that post. *giggles Frank has assured me there will be payback. All I can type is "Braaannnng it to The Q., Frankie! The old girl can take it." Frank was born and spent much of his childhood in Bronx, New York. (Y'all know I absolutely have the hugest crash on Robert De Niro.... right?) At 10 years old, his family moved up to Rockland County. Frank is a handsome Italian who loves him some Q. *coughs I mean fried calamari. (The Q. is delusional... sue me!) *snapping back to reality Besides fried calamari The Entertainer is a sucker for a beautiful face. "I think Tiffany has just that. Some people like to knock New York because of her 'tell it like it is' attitude but that’s what I like about her. Honesty in a woman is sexy and that’s just what New York is Q…SEXY."Frank loves to make people smile, laugh and always keeping those around him en
Funny restroom signs - there are so many around the world. Some of them are freaky, some are funny, and some creative. Enjoy!
Desenzano, Italy
Lausanne, Switzerland
Pamukkale, Turkey
Somewhere in Iran and somewhere in Seoul, Korea
UrbanAngel, Edinburgh
Australia toilet
Sci Fi Museum, Seattle, US
Siam Center, Bangkok
Kloschild, Männer, Café in Prag
Home Slice Pizza, Austin
White Dog, Philly
Hongdae, Seoul, S. Korea
Schirn art museum in Frankfurt, Germany
And some more cool restroom signs:
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Funny restroom signs - there are so many around the world. Some of them are freaky, some are funny, and some creative. Enjoy!
Desenzano, Italy
Lausanne, Switzerland
Pamukkale, Turkey
Somewhere in Iran and somewhere in Seoul, Korea
UrbanAngel, Edinburgh
Australia toilet
Sci Fi Museum, Seattle, US
Siam Center, Bangkok
Kloschild, Männer, Café in Prag
Home Slice Pizza, Austin
White Dog, Philly
Hongdae, Seoul, S. Korea
Schirn art museum in Frankfurt, Germany
And some more cool restroom signs:
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Kids today are so enamored with TV, video games, and computers that they're -- at best -- missing out on many of the simple joys of childhood, and at worst are increasing their risk of at least 15 different side effects, including obesity, cancer, diabetes, aggressive behavior, and more.There's absolutely no reason for your children to be watching two hours of TV a day -- as 83 percent of kids 6 and under do. Even 90 percent of kids under the age of 2 watch TV, even though it can interfere with their rapidly developing brains, which need back-and-forth interaction during this crucial period. If you need some simple ideas to have fun with your kids, with no TV involved, this LifeHack article has 10 greats ones that cost $1 or less, such as:Using large cardboard boxes to make houses and castlesPlanting something in your gardenLetting kids run through a water sprinklerMaking paper airplanesA telephone made from tin cans and stringLooking for even more fun activities for you and your c
Kids today are so enamored with TV, video games, and computers that they’re -- at best -- missing out on many of the simple joys of childhood, and at worst are increasing their risk of at least 15 different side effects, including obesity, cancer, diabetes, aggressive behavior, and more.There’s absolutely no reason for your children to be watching two hours of TV a day -- as 83 percent of kids 6 and under do. Even 90 percent of kids under the age of 2 watch TV, even though it can interfere with their rapidly developing brains, which need back-and-forth interaction during this crucial period. If you need some simple ideas to have fun with your kids, with no TV involved, this LifeHack article has 10 greats ones that cost $1 or less, such as:Using large cardboard boxes to make houses and castlesPlanting something in your gardenLetting kids run through a water sprinklerMaking paper airplanesA telephone made from tin cans and stringLooking for even more fun activities for you and your c
We recently hosted a small get together with friends and when it came to drinks I wanted to be sure we offered many choices. We had beer and wine along with sodas, bottled water, juice boxes for the kids as well as iced tea. I made regular iced tea and sugar free but wanted it to be obvious which was which.
This was a simple idea that worked perfectly as even the children that couldn't read
Warren Buffet meets Hillary Clinton to talk about money.
Buffet dumbfounds the room by asking why he is only taxed at 17.7 % of his income while everyone that works under him and makes less is taxed at or near 30%.
He then offered $1 million to anyone in the room who could cite a single example of their boss being taxed at a higher effective rate. He made a room full of people who’s job is to direct and shape long term monetary policy look like complete morons.
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Warren Buffet meets Hillary Clinton to talk about money.
Buffet dumbfounds the room by asking why he is only taxed at 17.7 % of his income while everyone that works under him and makes less is taxed at or near 30%.
He then offered $1 million to anyone in the room who could cite a single example of their boss being taxed at a higher effective rate. He made a room full of people who’s job is to direct and shape long term monetary policy look like complete morons.
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Almost as if cued by yesterday's post on SUBWAYblogger "We need to slim down," I witnessed the below scene this afternoon while lounging on the front steps of the New York Public Library with colleagues during our lunch break.Looking closely, but not too close.In more appropriate attire, the Expedia crew was singing and dancing along Fifth Avenue. Here's a shot as they proceeded north after performing in front of the library.
by: ARA (ARA) – Carmen Parmeter wanted to do something different this year for her birthday -- so she called her granddaughter. The 83 year old wanted to throw a party for her friends, but needed some inspiration. “She has a group of gals who meet to celebrate their birthdays every month,” says her granddaughter Macaille Mahoney. Most of the women all live in the same apartment complex and have been socializing for years. Mahoney suggested something she thought her grandmother’s friends would enjoy: a party featuring menu items from Tastefully Simple, a gourmet food company that sells products through home taste-testing parties. In a fun, social setting, guests have the opportunity to taste-test appetizers, soups, breads, main courses and desserts. A representative from the company is available to offer recipe and entertaining tips. It’s an easy and enjoyable way to entertain a group -- especially those who appreciate good food. Parmeter liked the idea, and enlisted her gran
by: ARA(ARA) - As the holidays approach, it’s natural for us to feel both festive and frantic and increasingly stressed as our list of errands gets longer than Santa’s. To make sure that this season is about true holiday spirit and joyous time with family and friends, heed the sage advice of an entertaining expert who shares her simple secret . . . serve soup! “Most soups are not complicated to make but they can have magical powers to help restore the soul, nurture and inspire the spirit and make a holiday party great fun for the host and guests” says Jana Kolpen, author and illustrator of the enchanting fable and cookbook, “The Secrets of Pistoulet,” and designer of the Pistoulet Dinnerware Collection for The Pfaltzgraff Co. Kolpen is a passionate cook who loves to entertain at home. Her successful motto is, “keep it fresh, seasonal, colorful and simple.” Depending on the soup recipe, it can be served as first course, entrée or even a delicious snack. Regardless of it
Tonight, Mindy and I co-lead our community group in a discussion about Jesus’ Third Way. We talked about non-violence, and read Walter Wink’s informative break down of the passage in Matthew:
“You have heard that it was said, `An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil. If anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also. And if anyone takes you to court and sues you for your outer garment, give your undergarment as well. If one of the occupation troops forces you to carry his pack one mile, carry it two.”
Our common perception is Jesus’ seemingly condoning a cowardly, get trampled on form of submission, but when you really understand what he’s saying with in it’s cultural context you realize it’s brilliantly creative resistance. I’ll give you just a taste so you get the idea:
Jesus’ third example is “If one of the occupation troops forces you to carry his
The Tall One has been home all day. She says she has a stomachache. If you ask me, that's because she eats all kinds of strange things. Maybe I should convert her to a pellet diet, hehe! She says someone called the Flu is going around, and she did not sound happy about it, so I hope he does not come here; she's already unhappy enough as it is.Miss Prissy flew on the Tall One's head right away this morning, and I followed. We sat on her shoulders for hours. I preened her hair and her neck, and I think that made her feel better. Finally, both Miss Prissy and I fell asleep for a while. The Tall One has her shortcomings, but she does make for a great perch! Later on, I chirped at her for a while so it would not be so quiet and boring around here, and then I got behind the cage and tore up some of the newspaper while screeching at it. I pecked at the wooden cabinet for a while, because the Tall One likes it when I act like a woodpecker. She was getting too quiet, though, so I got ready t
Are you getting ready to entertain some company this Christmas??
Friends and Family??
Here are some Back Posts where you can get some Great Delicious Dessert Recipes..
Cakes, Pies, Cookies and More..
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Egg Nog Drink and Dessert Recipes..Â
Assorted Holiday Desserts and Sweets..Â
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