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Mark Joyner is running a rather controversial experiment that has already sent the marketing experts into a tizzy. You’ve probably heard of his book “The Irresistible Offer”—it’s what some call “one of the top 5 marketing books ever written” and has been one of the best-selling marketing books of the last 3 years week after week. Mark [...]

Though your body has a built-in ability to resist toxins, it can do so for only so long. At some point, resistance fails and all kinds of health conditions set in. That’s when resistance herbs, also called adaptogens, can be used to raise resistance to toxins.Select an adaptogen that is most appropriate to your particular health needs. (Though adaptogens have similar features, they also have individual strengths.)Use adaptogens when you are heading into a toxin-rich time, such as when you are going to paint your house, fly on a plane or go on vacation where it’s likely that you’ll overindulge.Use adaptogens to raise your resistance to toxin exposure if you are routinely exposed to toxic substances. Farmworkers, lawn-care workers, dry cleaners, hairdressers, chemical factory workers,

Sexy Zuzana Drabinova has a hot tight little pussy that is just waiting for a filling. This 19 yr old girl is the number 7 in Twistys ranking with a high rating of 9.75 out of 10 and with her huge breast size of DD plus. Join now Twistys to see her other images. [...]

There’s something unbelievably hot about this girl Alicia. I understand that her body is pretty much as good as it gets. But it’s more. Maybe it’s because I saw a picture on her Myspace Profile that says “If you’re going to ride my ass, at least pull my hair.” That kind of put [...]

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its really warming up in la so with few cold evenings remaining i resorted back to leggings and boots, i couldn't resist! i found this slightly oversized blazer at goodwill and sewed on the gold buttons, the buttons did wonders.if you dont know how to sew on a button and want to learn check out this video tutorial on thread bangers: how to sew a buttontop: vintage from my moms closetblazer: good will. gold buttons found in the la garment district.leggings: foreverwatch: downtown laboots: vintageyay friday!!photo background: blinkinglemons photostream

its really warming up in la so with few cold evenings remaining i resorted back to leggings and boots, i couldn't resist! i found this slightly oversized blazer at goodwill and sewed on the gold buttons, the buttons did wonders.if you dont know how to sew on a button and want to learn check out this video tutorial on thread bangers: how to sew a buttontop: vintage from my moms closetblazer: good will. gold buttons found in the la garment district.leggings: foreverwatch: downtown laboots: vintageyay friday!!photo background: blinkinglemons photostream

Apparently Mariah Carey can not resist splashing out on lingerie to show of her new body after she has lost around 30lbs. I think that’s great why not treat yourself from time to time. Mariah said that “Typically I throw on some comfortable pyjamas, or perhaps some boxers and a little tank, and just call it [...]

More BNP tat CALLS have been made for the far-right British National Party to reveal the exact location of its new merchandising headquarters in North East Wales. The BNP is refusing to reveal the exact location of the new HQ – alleging it could become a target for anti-BNP 'extremists'.The new facility, which produces memorabilia including T-shirts, books and badges, is based somewhere in Deeside.But party leaders are keeping its address secret through fear of attacks by political opponents who view the BNP as racist.The BNP's national treasurer, John Walker, of Mancot, said: "Lots of extremists on the far-left would probably come around and cause trouble for us – that's why we want to keep the location private."It's just common sense security. We don't

If it is true that, upon death, Muslim men have immediate access to 72 voluptuous virgins, why would any Muslim ever resist? In fact, one wonders why Musab Zarqawi tried to crawl off his death-stretcher in Iraq?

Communication is important. Who disagrees with that? But, how do you do it?? This is the dilemma many couples and families run into. As you and your fiance prepare for your remarriage, it’s important that you think about how to get this communication thing to work correctly. More: continued here

roxana_zmaranda Acne is by far the most common skin problem that brings women and even men to the dermatologists. Professional help ensures that acne, in the mild and severe forms gets minimized as far as possible, leaving behind a minimal amount of scars. However, if you are one of those who just can’t resist touching [...]

O Diário de Notícias de domingo passado traz uma reportagem de duas páginas sobre a violência escolar. No essencial, o DN dá voz a uma psicóloga que se limita a dizer que o problema não são as agressões aos professores. O problema é falar das agressões, divulgar as agressões. Esta retórica, vazia de conteúdo e inoperante, vem na linha dos discursos que atribuem aos professores todas as culpas da sociedade e da escola. O mesmo jornal, a propósito de um encontro pedagógico, promovido pela Texto Editora, traz declarações de Luísa Alonso que são um autêntico tesourinho. Diz a professora e investigadora da Universidade do Minho: "todas as reformas da educação provocam resistências nos professores". Para a investigadora da UM, o problema não está nas políticas erradas

Fizeram-me chegar a informação de que, na 1ª reunião plenária do CCAP, houve intervenções de conselheiros que voltaram a bater na tecla da resistência dos professores à mudança e às reformas. Convém lembrar que esse é o tipo de insulto aos professores mais comum por parte dos adeptos do eduquês. É um discurso que não resiste aos factos. Não existe corpo profissional nenhum, neste país, que tenha sido submetido a mais mudanças do que os professores. Basta lembrar que, em 33 anos, houve mais de 20 ministros da educação e cada um quis deixar obra legislativa que o distinguisse do anterior. Não existe, à escala europeia, nenhum país que tenha bombardeado as escolas e os professores com tantas mudanças curriculares, administrativas, institucionais e pedagógicas como Po

A very good article by Daniel Pipes.  Please check it out. Will Europe resist Islamization? Indeed, Europeans are visibly showing signs of impatience with creeping Shari‘a. The legislation in France that prohibits hijabs from public school classrooms signals the reluctance to accept Islamic ways, as are related efforts to ban burqas, mosques, and minarets. Throughout Western Europe, [...]

"Já se passaram mais de 30 anos desde o primeiro pedido de regularização da área. O Estado brasileiro deve providenciar a retirada imediata dos ocupantes”, destacaram os indígenas no documento final da assembléia A desocupação da terra indígena Raposa Serra do Sol, em Roraima, continua esbarrando na intransigência dos produtores de arroz, ocupantes de grande parte das áreas indígenas cultivadas. Após a notícia de que seria iniciada a operação de retirada dos invasores da terra, empregados do rizicultor Paulo César Quartieiro intensificaram as ameaças e agressões aos povos indígenas. As ações começaram no domingo (30/3), quando funcionários de Quatieiro e moradores não-indígenas – invasores da Raposa Serra do Sol – interditaram a BR-174, nas proxi

The press is filled with bad economic news.  If you’re nervous, this article might help.  Or you can call your financial advisor.  Hopefully you’ve been wise enough to choose an advisor who has gone through several of these cycles so they can be helpful to you and not in panic themselves. Resist the Urge to Panic

Para ampliar, clique no quadradinho, no canto superior direito. Read this doc on Scribd: RESISTENCIA A GANDI Blog de combate sobre educação e pedagogia. Depoimentos de professores, histórias de vida, estatuto da carreira docente e política educativa.

In 2003, the U.S. invaded Iraq. Five years later, President Bush strongly signaled Wednesday that he won’t order troop withdrawals beyond what’s already been planned. The president refuses to “jeopardize the hard-fought gains” of the past year. As anti-war activists demonstrated around downtown Washington, the president spoke at the Pentagon to mark the anniversary of a war [...]

In 2003, the U.S. invaded Iraq. Five years later, President Bush strongly signaled Wednesday that he won't order troop withdrawals beyond what's already been planned.The president refuses to "jeopardize the hard-fought gains" of the past year.As anti-war activists demonstrated around downtown Washington, the president spoke at the Pentagon to mark the anniversary of a war that has cost nearly 4,000 U.S. lives and roughly $500 billion. The president's address was part of a series of events the White House planned around the anniversary and next month's report from the top U.S. figures in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker. That report will be the basis for Bush's first troop-level decision in seven months."The battle in Iraq has been longer and harder and more costly than

cats are hard-wired to hunt down small, bright objects, like birds. But since nothing in nature is as bright as a laser light, they are powerless to resist its charms. Cats and lasers are useful in explaining some of the more addictive aspects of Web use.....

Quando você está em um treino de resistência a sua alimentação pré e pós-treino são uma das coisas mais importantes do dia.Para comer antes do treino: muita proteína e carboidrato complexos (cereais integrais), aproximadamente uma a duas horas antes de entrar na academia. Indico também um hipercalórico que forneça no máximo 1.700 calorias.O propósito, além de aumentar seu estoque de glicogênio, é dar maior aporte energético para o treino.Para o pós-treino: vocês já devem ter lido em vários outros lugares, além de médicos e nutricionistas comentarem. Há uma janela de oportunidades de construção muscular. Para repor todo o carboidrato e proteína gastos temos cerca de 45 minutos e é necessário o consumo de alimentos de alto índice glicêmico e carboidratos de r

Friends of the Earth International has member groups in 70 countries across the world. Friends of the Earth US was founded in 1969 in San Francisco, and was one of the founding organizations of Friends of the Earth International in...

I couldn’t resist those chic, well cut and sophisticated short jackets from AllDressedUp, a Singapore label and signature collection of The Link founded by Tina Tan-Leo. What I like about AllDressedUp clothing is the versatility and creative thought behind each item. It’s modernity mixed with spontaneity and ultimate sophistication. They aren’t cheap to begin with [...]

I been showered with awards later...Don't question it, if I deserve it or not.All I know, I'm happier to know more wonderful & creative people in blogging and able to interact with them.So, when Farah_Deen of "Apple of The Eyes" have been so generous to pass me her Golden credit card... For a sign of newly found friendship which has been brightened up with diamonds.Does this say luck?Within a shorts period to be in blogging, I feel so rich... To have a friend like her.Now,can you consider that I've been well credited & adorned with the right bling-bling? (wink) Though, as much as I would like to swipe it & flaunt my diamond..These fortunes are too great to have it alone. I see more who could have this Credit card & Diamonds to the like of Lareine; Ana et Louna; Lalaine; Ed

Yahoo delays board election to resist Microsoft takeover Yahoo has extended a deadline for nominating candidates to its board to give it more time to fight off a Microsoft takeover. Yahoo is reportedly considering other deals and talking with Time Warner about a joint venture with AOL. Yahoo rejected Microsoft's $45 billion offer of Feb. 1 as too low. Microsoft still hopes to complete the deal,

Change has become such a constant in the workplace that we are beginning to delude ourselves that everyone likes it. Although some people do thrive on change, it is a stress for most. I’d like to share with you some ideas that other managers are finding useful in lessening resistance to change. More: continued here [...]

Music Source Obits: Resist Music, 3Beat Digital? - Artist/producer Morgan King writes us to say a couple of electronic music outlets are evidently no more. For his part, Morgan is working on getting more music available in his own project, Accidental Music — more on that soon. (And some of you may know Morgan from projects like Clubland, or the fact that he [...] More: continued here Other Review: Meiko (Audio CD)

Who can resist a piece of jewelry from Tiffany? A reputable of stylish, sophisticated and high quality jewelry, Tiffany has won the hearts of countless fans around the world. Besides being known for its glittering diamonds and gold, this exquisite label is known for its silver. (more…)

Futebol & Guerra de Andy Dougan, é um livro que conta a impressionante história real de um episódio fantástico ocorrido em Kiev, capital da Ucrânia em 1942, em plena ocupação nazista. É o relato sobre os destemidos jogadores do Dínamo de Kiev - tido como o melhor time europeu do pré-guerra – que ousaram desafiar seus opressores alemães.Ídolos da população de Kiev, os badalados jogadores do Dínamo - que viviam sob o rigoroso olhar da temida e onipresente NKVD (a polícia secreta soviética, precursora da KGB) - era um time de atletas de alto nível, unidos e confiantes. Porém, a grande tragédia se abateu sobre toda aquela gente, quando Hitler deu inicio à Operação Barba-Roxa em junho de 1941. Era a grande invasão da União Soviética, a maior e mais devastadora operação militar de toda a História, culminando com a mais cruel de todas as batalhas, Stalingrado.- O mundo vai prender o fôlego! – declarou Hitler numa sessão de planejamento meses antes, a res

By: Gregg Hall In the early days of the internet it was very easy to get in the top of the search engines, you could just put up a website loaded up with the keywords you wanted to be found for and you would be found on the first page easily, not any more. In recent years it has become a necessity to learn SEO to succeed in the domination of your niche, or even just to compete. One of the ways that people are using SEO or Search Engine Optimization is by writing articles and submitting them to the article directories with the keywords they want to be found for as the anchor text in their resource boxes. This is an excellent way to collect backlinks from various sites that will help to increase your search engine rankings. (more…) Article Marketing, articles, Marketing, resource boxArticle Marketing, articles, Marketing, resource box

Cada vez mais me convenço que a religião faz mal às pessoas. Talvez Marx estivesse certo quanto ao efeito entorpecedor da religião organizada. Fico até assustado com as reações de religiosos quando algumas de suas verdades absolutas são questionadas. Então vejo o quanto as religiões se afastaram da pessoa de Jesus. Sim, expressões raivosas, destilando ira, intolerância, ou, no mínimo, deselegância, não estão bem de acordo com o exemplo de Jesus. E é exatamente assim que reagem os que se renderam a uma ortodoxolatria, pouco importando se católicos, protestantes, muçulmanos ou judeus. Se a pessoa se acha filiada à única instituição que tem o monopólio da salvação, a reação é sempre parecida. Para usar um termo da moda, “cansei” da religião e dos discursos recheados de dogmatis

I haven't felt this rotten in a long time. I've been pissy to everyone around me except for my kids. I was even acting pissy to my mom.. (not something I'm proud of) but I feel like my temper is on a very short leash. I'm not normally like this. I'm usually great at controlling my temper. The problem is, I don't know what has triggered my temper in the first place. I'm pissed off about nothing

China has been long known to come up with various ideas which people find amazing. But this aspect of making vegetation global warming full-proof has got to solicit some doubtful minds. Making grains ultra-violet system resistant does answer ½ of the global warming issue on crops but what about the edibility that they have when applying such “protectors” in the process? This is not to take away the credit for effort made by Chinese scientists, but they have to show some supporting claims with regards to safety as well. Sure this is something that can help combat one problem, but it may lead to more serious ones if not proven to be effective. Source: China uses high tech to prepare for global warming All Natural, china, chinese scientists, climate change, crops, global warming, global warming, grains, Green News, Health and Well being, Organic, ultra violet, vegetation

It seems Wall Street is falling behind Canary Wharf and the City of London. Even though money mystics and shamans are firmly established in British banks, investment banks on Wall Street have been very slow to follow this new trend. Mark Howard from the Alternative Wall Street News explains, ‘American banks don’t trust these mystics - not yet. Yes, I know that a handful of American banks based in London have hired money mystics, but it’s not happening on Wall Street. British banks such as Dodger Coombes are leading the way.’ I believe Wall Street investment banks will have to hire money mystics very soon. Otherwise Wall Street will suffer as a major financial centre. I recently reported that a statue of Big Herb has been erected on Wall Street. That is an encouraging sign, but the banks have to be bold now and take the next step. Tatum Jones from Dodger Coombes says, ‘I can understand why the American banks are nervous about this. If it all goes

I thought I could, I really tried. But when it comes down to it there’s a part of me that just cannot walk away from a debate. Especially one that riles me up as much as homeschooling does. Bryan over at Sympathy Pain doesn’t like homeschooling. That’s fine, really. It’s not going to be for everyone. But his reasoning is just, well… not steeped in reality. More like the same old myths that keep being brought back up. And then he goes into parenting that just pushed my buttons. So in my failed attempt of walking away (hey, can’t always be the bigger person) here’s my breakdown of his arguments. (more…)

The air is getting cold, night falls earlier each day and Halloween is creeping up on us. What better time to snuggle on the couch and watch a scary movie? My husband is a huge movie buff and horror movies are his forte. There’s nothing he loves more than luring me downstairs after Julia’s asleep to scare my pants off. And while I’m nowhere near the horror flick aficionado he is, I’ve got to put my two cents in before he launches his 15 day countown of scary movies (starting Tuesday!) leading right up to Halloween. His list is nearly complete. He’s gathered rankings from more than five reputable movie resources, generated a point system and compiled a comprehensive list of THE scariest movies. All he’s got left to consider are the opinions of his readers. Being his most loyal reader, I would hope my voice will be the loudest. And now, without anymore shameless promotion of my husband and his very scary movie list coming this tuesday, I give yo

By Arnold Hexden Zit popping may not be such a good idea after all, as without really realizing what you are doing; it could actually lead to a worsening of the acne condition. Some people even recommend speaking with a dermatologist to get the complete facts regarding whether or not it is advisable to pop that zit or not. Dermatologists are the best persons to advise you about zit popping and don't be surprised if you are advised against it.Handle With Gentle CareZit popping can often require handling the zit with gentle care, which if mishandled or done too aggressively, can actually cause a major zit disaster. It is better to leave the zit alone and let a qualified person such as a dermatologist handle the situation. However, people are often given to squeezing though they must necessarily handle this with care otherwise there may be left many scars that can only cause a worsening in the appearance of your skin.The best method of handling zits would be to first closely inspect what

By Terry EdwardsOne of the most difficult things to handle while dieting can be those nasty cravings and temptations. They can sneak up on you at times and knock you right out if you don't know how to handle and resist them. Here are 3 tips to help you "just say no!"1. Talk to a friend or family memberYou're going along nicely on your diet for the day when suddenly, a craving for chocolate brownies hits you and hits you hard. What can you do?You could give in, of course. But try calling a friend or family member instead. What this will do is take your mind off the brownie. They can also help give you moral support. This tip works if you will just try it.2. Find a diet friendWhen you are dieting with another friend or family member, it makes losing weight so much easier when you know they are with you in this. You can call them when you feel a temptation and likewise, you can cheer each other on in the good times.3. Use the internetUse the computer to your advantage. Sign up for an on

The Domestic Diva is having a giveaway!. She’s giving away a doll of your choice from Lindie & Friends! The giveaway ends Friday, August 17, 2007 @ 12 midnight. Renee is giving away a pretty homemade cotton knit wrap for babywearing. The giveaway will end Aug 22th at 9 AM. I have the desire to wear my future child because I’d like to know that he/she is with me at all times. It will also make me happy that my baby is happy being worn, babies love mom parent to baby contact.

I never expected my last post to generate so much heat and debate. My only motivation in sharing that moment on the plane was to express how much I understood where that mother - and that child - were coming from. Some commenters, namely those who expressed their vitriol without leaving their homepage addresses, names and/or email addresses, expressed the kind of attitudes that leave me

I spotted the Simpsonizer  at Nadine’s blog and had to try it! I couldn’t help myself. I just had to see what our clan would be like if we moved to Springfield rather than Los Alamos! I am impressed! I have literally wasted an entire evening on this. HA! See we even have a Simpson Cat! I am getting way too much joy out of this. When is the last time you let time slip away from you?

I can never have too many vanity pouches. Don’t ask me why but I have a collection of all kinds of pouches, purses, make up bags, I simply can’t resist nice fabrics and cute ones. Now, you can even design your own pouch by choosing your own fabric and size of your choice. These pouches serve many purposes - store make-up, travel toiletries, coins, small items like digital camera batteries, thumbdrive, your IBM memory chip, money, jewelry - anything! This 7″ x 5″ pouch is available at $18 from tmStudioDesigns, at etsy.com.

There is a post on The Biz of Belly Dance Tribe looking for "10 black female dancers" for a Bollywood shoot in India. I had to ask what did the poster mean by "black"?lol. I am not trying to beat this to death, but I am curious to know what does that mean? Is it someone with dark skin color? (She did say, "black".) Is it the hair? How would one know if she fit what the gig was looking for?I think it would be neat to go to India to do some Bollywood work, but I have no idea how to do Indian fusion and I doubt I would meet the physical criteria anyway.

I know that some of you will say to this post, I thought this is a BMW E36 blog not E90 blog. I hope you won’t say that because after you check out the photos below, you will be more than happy with this post. When I saw those photos, I thought you will like [...]

I know that some of you will say to this post, I thought this is a BMW E36 blog not E90 blog. I hope you won’t say that because after you check out the photos below, you will be more than happy with this post. When I saw those photos, I thought you will like [...]

Who said USB have to be a boring geeky look stick? These USB stick foodies look so good that I’m starting to hunger for them now! (more…) If you liked this post, you will love these!Drunk MonkeysJapanese Gameshot CompilationBoost Your Car Remote With Your HeadIf you liked this post, buy me a beer!Share This

I found an interesting article today about why some people resist science, and what these authors suggest is that distrust in science can be traced back to how science and alternative views are presented to children. Essentially, in matters for which we are unable to understand and evaluate the facts for ourselves, we try to evaluate the trustworthiness of the source. Few of us are qualified to assess claims about the merits of string theory, the role in mercury in the etiology of autism, or the existence of repressed memories. So rather than evaluating the asserted claim itself, we instead evaluate the claim’s source. If the source is deemed trustworthy, people will believe the claim, often without really understanding it.1 It seems only natural, and a perfectly valid way of making up your opinions about things. The problem occurs when we don’t know what sources to trust. (Scientific claims) clash with intuitive beliefs about the immaterial nature of the soul and the purpo

Mary J. Blige sang it best, when she blurted out…No More Drama! So, try not to be highly emotional, when you’re writing your resignation letter! This is especially true for those of us that are forced to resign because of race-based misconduct at work.Yes, you may be justified in being upset or angry, etc. However, those legitimate emotions can be twisted by your employer and can be used against you in the future. Remember, your official resignation is in writing. Therefore, it can come back to haunt you. So, choose your words carefully. Here are some tips:--don’t forget to include the effective date of your resignation;--give 2 weeks notice—unless there are extenuating circumstances;--write professionally--stick with the facts;--spell-check and grammar check your resignation letter;--don’t use profanity;--don’t make threats of physical violence;--don’t make threats of legal action—let your employer be surprised;--don’t attach any old or new evidence that will be used

By Mike Lopresti, Gannett News Service Ah, Billy. Why? Of course. Silly question. There are 27.5 million reasons why. And if you never scratch the NBA itch, you’ll always wonder what might have been. That could be you in June. Plus, all the starters on your Florida repeat champions left town as if there was a hurricane warning. You’d be rebuilding from the basement up. Life without Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer, et al. must seem pretty scary. But … don’t Billy Donovan and college more…

A part of me feels like a fool saying that its hard to resist purchasing a PSP, the other half has already gone out and bought one. I have had a lot of faith in the console but I can’t help but feel a little disappointed with the quality of game releases in the last 6 months. There are enough titles on the system that would warrant me buying one, but only just. Despite this unfortunate looming problems I can’t help but feel an urgency to buy for 2 main reasons. They are: 1)The two Syphon Filter titles 2)The Final Fantasy Tactics Remake Now you see, I am a huge fan of the original Syphon Filter games as well as the (true) original FF Tatctics. They are a personal favourite and hold a place in the bottom of my heart. Only last week at Sony’s Gamers Day Sony announced the 2nd Syphon Filter game for the PSP. Which is absolutely excellent. Supposively Gabe Logan’s partner Lian Xing has gone under cover and has been working against Gabe. This is crazy news! Check out

A part of me feels like a fool saying that its hard to resist purchasing a PSP, the other half has already gone out and bought one. I have had a lot of faith in the console but I can’t help but feel a little disappointed with the quality of game releases in the last 6 months. There are enough titles on the system that would warrant me buying one, but only just. Despite this unfortunate looming problems I can’t help but feel an urgency to buy for 2 main reasons. They are: 1)The two Syphon Filter titles 2)The Final Fantasy Tactics Remake Now you see, I am a huge fan of the original Syphon Filter games as well as the (true) original FF Tatctics. They are a personal favourite and hold a place in the bottom of my heart. Only last week at Sony’s Gamers Day Sony announced the 2nd Syphon Filter game for the PSP. Which is absolutely excellent. Supposively Gabe Logan’s partner Lian Xing has gone under cover and has been working against Gabe. This is crazy news! Check out

Nobody Knows Originally uploaded by chicken widget.Every day, about five minutes after we feed her, Topanga makes a particular whine. If the whine isn't heeded, it turns into an excited yip. Valuable kibble has lodged itself behind her bowl, just out of tongue's reach. This is an emergency! A travesty! Torture!I can particularly empathise with her today- I have not one, but FIVE unfinished paintings on my desk. And my next day to work on them is MONDAY- so far away! This is an emergency! A travesty! Torture! Speaking of torture, I just finished watching Les Mysteries Picasso. The premise is fascinating- Watch Picasso paint! Watch as paintings magically appear before your very eyes! What is he thinking? It is a MYSTERY. Picasso!Yeah. The painting bits are fascinating, but...it does drag on. It has the soundtrack of a 1950's B movie. Combine that with dramatic lighting and watching a painting go from beginning to great! to ruined, over and over and over again. It was less of a mystery

If you want your wife to listen and pay undivided attention to every word you say, talk in your sleep.~~~~~Then there was a man who said, "I never knew what real happiness was until I got married; and then it was too late."~~~~~I bought my wife a new car.She called and said, "There was water in the carburetor."I said, "Where's the car?"She said, "In the lake."~~~~~Murphy's First Law for Wives: If you ask your husband to pick up five items at the store and then you add one more as an afterthought, he will forget two of the first five.~~~~~Adam and Eve had an ideal marriage. He didn't have to hear about all the men she could have married, and she didn't have to hear about the way his mother cooked.~~~~~A young man was about to be married, but he had a question he needed answered. He first went to his Mother and asked, "Mom, why do women wear white dresses on their wedding day?"His Mother replied, "It represents purity, and virginity."The young man thanks his Mom but kinda doubts her

A while back I entered into a great discussion on the topic of war and pacifism. It sort of fizzled out, but the dialog is still there to continue. I think Brain has since left the readership of this blog, but maybe a comment or two will stir him back. Below is a quote from the blog post I wrote, but please stop by the old one to read the further discussion on the topic of Do Not Resist… 38″You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[g] 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. -Matthew 5:38-42 The idea of not resisting an evil person has got to be the most counter cultural concept I had heard in a long time. We’d certainly hea

Sad News What with all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person which almost went unnoticed last week. Larry La Prise, the man who wrote the song "The Hokey Pokey" died peacefully at age 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in... ...and then the trouble

March10: RISE UP : RESIST : RETURNIt's time for us to RISE UP and get out of the monotony of our day-to-day exile life and get into the streets to protest China's continued illegal occupation of Tibet. The Chinese government wants the world to believe our fight is over. They say Tibet is a part of China and Tibetans are happy under Chinese rule. We must RESIST their lies and fight back. Our people continue to suffer each and every day - denied their basic human rights and freedom. We live in exile because we cannot live freely in our own land. But the fact remains: Tibet belongs to Tibetans and we have the right to rule ourselves. It is critical for us to reclaim the spirit of rangzen shown by Tibetans in Lhasa on March 10, 1959 so that one day we may RETURN to our homeland and

Considering I spend a decent chunk of my time steering my boys away from potty jokes, it's probably just an eensy bit hypocritcal that I bought them these for their stockings: The little guys poop brown candies out of their little plastic backsides!  Go ahead, laugh...you know you want to.  "POO-lar bear?"  That is just good. I found them at JoAnn's.  You're welcome.

Dear Good People, Any of you who have been on this list for any length of time know that I never send on information like this. However, I had the pleasure of meeting Kyle and spending several hours with him while he was in exile in Canada. Kyle does not deserve this treatment and I hope you will assist me in holding his commanders accountable. Thank you, Charlie Anderson Tell Ft. Knox Commander “Discharge Kyle Snyder!” Kyle’s future is uncertain and your phone call can make a difference. Forward this action alert to your friends! Kyle Snyder, Iraq veteran and war resister, returned from Canada to turn himself in to Army authorities on October 31, 2006 at Fort Knox. Now he is once again AWOL after officials at Ft. Knox have reneged on a previously arranged deal with his attorney, Jim Fennerty, to discharge Kyle. The Army broke its promise to Kyle and his lawyer, a promise which led Kyle to abandon his refugee claim in Canada and return to the U.S. in good f

...opening up a savings account @ E-Loan.com. I've been debating it ever since I heard their interest rate was boosted to 5.50% last month. That rate is better than many of the CD's out there. We have several online bank accounts already, so I didn't want the hassel of opening another one. Plus I've been thinking about testing the waters with T-bills. But calculating the rate and dollar difference between a possible E-loan account and our exsisting Emigrant account, I couldn't resist. That's a .45% difference between 5.05% Emigrant and 5.50% E-loan, or $180 annually. And seeing that we save every month, that figure will only rise. The only thing I'm worried about now is what the Federal Reserve will do with the interest rates in the coming months. With the past several decisions pause on the interest rate, and word of inflation on the rise, I'm not sure where they're heading. And whatever happens, will E-loan stay ahead of the pack? We'll just have to wait and see....

"Ascension" Red Light District production at The Lion Theatre on Theatre Row, Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Look at the picture. Isn't he pretty? That was the highlight of this overwraught and poorly written knockoff of "Doubt" with a twist in the wrong direction. (Spoiler Alert) Father Cal (Stephen Hope) is accused by Agnes (Lucy McMichael) of molesting her son Lorenzo (Brandon Ruckdashel)

Today's classy come-on, from a dating site: LOOK YOUR GOOD LOOKING YOU SOMETHINGS WE LIKE, ITS SEEMS LIKE YOU MAYBE WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR DONT,KNOW REALLY UNTIL WE CHAT SOME AND GO FROM THERE THROW ME A BONE WILL YA Of course, the profile is empty and tells me only that this is a MF couple living in my state. I can't even figure out what this person is saying. Well, okay, I know what s/he's saying (fuck us!), but, sadly, I have no bones for them.

As we don't have a house phone I tend to use my mobile a lot, but I still seem to use it for taking pictures more than I do for actually ringing people. Or at least I did before the camera on it broke!I can't actually afford a replacement right now, despite the camera being like the millionth thing to go wrong on it, but I thought hey there's no harm in looking.(Note to self: looking is fine once you have mastered the art of resisting temptation!).I think I have fallen in love with this Sony Ericsson phone that I came across. It has practically everything including a 3.2 megapixel camera, which is what initially grabbed my attention. 3.2 is slightly more megapixels than our digital camera uses (although I must admit our current digital camera is probably considered an antique these days). But still, for a phone thats pretty awesome!I won't bore you with all the specifications, (if your interested click the link below) but this phone also has the usual flashy features that they come

Up until a year ago I wasn't much of a purse person. Honestly a purse was purely utilitarian and I really didn't get into the style and preferred to carry a back pack. I had this great back pack from Kenneth Cole for at least five years that I carried everywhere. Back and forth across the ocean, lay overs in many a airport and drug it around the streets of Europe. Mmm...I love Paris!!Anyway, I've decided I like purses. I like purses almost as much as shoes. I was/am a huge fan of Cole Haan but as you probably know they are owned by Nike these days and if I want to stay true to my Indie sould then I've got to find a new purveyor of shoes and handbags.With all that said I've found a couple of purses that I just love and of course they are from some great indie designers. This is a cableknit bag with a pretty bow. Comes in various knits and ribbons. The designer is Margaret Nicole and you can find her pretty bags at www.margaretnicole.comJack Blue is the name of this company. Each ba

Brand : JaquarCompany:Jaquar & CoAgency: Crescent CommunicationsBrand Count :166 Jaquar is the market leader in the Rs 1000 crore Indian tap and bath fittings market. This superbrand has revolutionised the bath fitting industry. A classic case of brand building in a commodity market, Jaquar is the pioneer in creating the premium bath fitting market in India.Jaquar was born in 1984. The company which owns this brand started its operations in 1960 and was selling taps under the brand name Essco. Soon the owner saw the opportunity for a premium range of bath fittings and thus born the brand Jaquar.Traditionally bath fittings and taps were low involvement products. Most of the products that were in the market where basic products and had little differentiation and devoid of any dash of aesthetics. The reason behind this was usually the bath fittings are purchased towards the end of the house construction. That leaves little money with the customer to spent. Hence the orientation was toward

Ok, I had the chance last night to catch a late viewing of the movie, "Rocky Balboa".Well, if anyone has seen the "Rocky" series, most especially "Rocky V", you see why sequels should never ever be made, no matter how much money it brings. However, after "Rocky V", a movie had to be made to close out the series rather than to have the last movie as an epilogue to a major movie character. This time, Stallone can justify making "Rocky Balboa", if only to forget "Rocky V" was ever made.Anyhow, I think "Rocky Balboa" was a decent movie, certainly not great, pretty much predictable and a general idea that has been used over and over, but it was good, fairly entertaining and nice way to burn an hour and 40 minutes. Basically, Rocky wants to box again, Rocky trains, Rocky fights, Rocky triumphs.In the end, it's not a classic, but I am satisfied with the ending of the "Rocky" series. Mr. Stallone, if you read this blog (um, whatever), don't make another "Rocky".If anyone cares, there's the

However much one seeks to rise above one's own hype, it must be difficult to resist the call of those around you to pursue higher goals. Whether or not Barack Obama is ready to be President of the United States, and whether or not he is the right person to hold that job, is a question we must now consider. Obama has formed a Presidential exploratory committee, and transformed the Democratic presidential contest in a way that could not have been envisaged a year ago.Here's the statement he sent out to people on his email list earlier today:Dear Friend,As you may know, over the lastfew months I have been thinking hard about my plans for 2008. Running for thepresidency is a profound decision - a decision no one should make on the basisof media hype or personal ambition alone - and so before I committed myself andmy family to this race, I wanted to be sure that this was right for us and, moreimportantly, right for the country.I certainly didn't expect to find myselfin this position a

As much as I said to myself I was not going to type anything during the actual game, I have to mention this...Jim Nantz, referring to the fact that it is Black History Month, said something to the effect that "we are living it" in reference to the two black head coaches.Wow.That's all.Image : DeadspinBack to the game. Go Bears.

Scientists discovered new type of bacteria that were able to resist antibiotics 50 times stronger than the standard antibiotics.  Fortunately, these bacteria weren't built for attacking humans.  Unfortunately, these bacteria were closely related to some well known bacteria that killed lot and lot of humans before.  Scientists also discovered that these new bacteria were able to use antibiotics as food.  Read more at newsdaily.com.