Creativity and Christmas

Around about now there’s a rush of offers by good people to do a bit of comfort giving to complete strangers. These are the angels of our better nature. They’re like Christmas. It and they are upon you, all of a sudden, as if by surprise! Yes, we knew that Christmas ’08 was coming from Boxing Day ’07. It happens every year…..Christmas is dead! [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 02:09:40

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Breeding season is just around the corner

Diesel is a great guy. broke to ride. has foals on the ground. great disposition. trail rides. up to date on vaccs, worming, farrier,chiro, dental. no coggins. does arena work. has done barrels. can shoot co2 pellet gun off him. sidepasses, backs, excellent whoa. rides with other horses no problems. not a hard stallion to handle. easy breeder [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:30:52

one week!!

I am freaking OUT! I leave to come to WARM, sunny Brisbane in ONE WEEK! (scream). Woke up to temps in the below freezing category! ... the on-site store.. you will be able to purchase all kinds of goodies, and books and other hot items ... have an extra fun little project for purchase and a few other surprises! As I have been working [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 00:38:45

Mental Toughness & Swimming

This morning at workout our coach told us all to visualize our races before hand.  To get us motivated for the race and to erase away any doubt ... and think about someone else or something else other than what I'm doing or my race, I will not go as fast ... apart from the other competitors. Mike told me that I need to visualize being at that point [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 00:04:28

Bryd on Richardson

The Democrat's hypocrisy never ceases to amaze. And they are deaf, dumb, and blind to it. Below is Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) chastising then Energy Secretary Bill Richardson for his mishandling of the Wen Ho Lee nuclear espionage scandal that resulted in hard drives and other sensitive data and secrets being given [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 23:25:54

Anglican Church of North America

A significant moment for the embattled Anglican Communion arrives today. In Wheaton, Illinois, a constitution and code of canons are being announced for a new North American province which will operate in parallel with The Episcopal Church. It brings together eleven jurisdictions in the USA and Canada and represents what seven Anglican primates [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 00:15:47

HUDSON MURDER SUSPECT WAS ANGRY AT VICTIM • "Prosecutors allege William 'Flex' Balfour killed Jennifer Hudson's brother, mother and nephew because he was angry that his estranged wife was dating other men. … The prosecutor said Balfour confessed to the shootings on Oct. 24 when asked for an alibi." Permalink [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:25:22

Ice Storm – Hockey Suspends Player for Remarks

Once again the lines between professional athletics, entertainment and celebrity have blurred ... hot, and offered a crude and well-rehearsed opinion about ex-girlfriends who now date other players ... that the rules are different for athletes than they are for other celebs. Kanye West can get off a post [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:38:36

Silent Night, Wiolent Night

Since this year Luke is really aware of and anticipating Christmas -- mostly because of all the presents he is expecting Santa to bring him -- I decided to introduce the nativity story. Actually, it all started when  Luke saw this Little People manger in the Sears catalogue and asked for it. He has a number of other [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 23:49:56

score!

I can't believe I forgot to post about this the day of, and I'm sure I'm jinxing myself, but: we got tickets to the inauguration! I'd emailed my bishop way back in August about getting tickets, since he works on the Hill and I'd heard from other friends that all the Congress and Senate offices get tickets. I'd already [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:19:59

I Don’t Rebalance

Rebalancing an investment portfolio - much like diversifying and spending less than you make - is classic, sensible, research-proven, oft repeated personal finance advice. It’s important for many reasons: It keeps your asset allocation on target (a key component of total return) [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:13:24

It's Official: Port of Seattle Committed Fraud

Kristin Millares Bolt reports that the Port of Seattle's investigation of itself (overseen by commissioners Bryant and Tarleton) ... shows the Port committed fraud while under the leadership of former CEO Mic Dinsmore. Not much of a surprise. Among other things, port employees steer ed contracts to favored contractors for work [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 23:28:10

Reasons to get writing

Tales of Two Continents Make for a Prize Catch By Victoria Laurie "The Australian" newspaper *   THE Australia-Asia Literary Award had its own little victory on Friday night, less than an hour after author David Malouf stepped forward to accept the inaugural A$110, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:58:20

Sundance Watch: Line-Up Announced

Todd McCarthy talks to Sundance Film fest director Geoff Gilmore about the Sundance 2009 competition feature, documentary and world cinema line-ups. One can only hope that given the current economic climate, last year reps the attendance peak of a fest that desperately needs to scale back anyway; [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 23:02:52

Online Advertising And Its Impact On Web Design

By Steven Snell In recent years, advertising has become a major revenue source for many websites. Not too long ago, online ads were often met with disapproval from visitors, and advertisers were unsure about their value or effectiveness. Today, most visitors have come to expect ads on commercial websites, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:31:35

No Precedent

Cara Kumari from the state funding board: Needless to say, the meeting was filled with troubling news. Tennessee is third in the nation for tax collections in the country right now. That’s perplexing to state leaders, because the other two states above them are Florida and Arizona, which are both [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:48:03

Look Up In The Sky Tonight

Lately, there have been two stars in the southern sky, and they are very bright. One is larger than the other. Do you know what they are? ... to each other. The brighter of the two is Venus, our closest planetary neighbor. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. They have been drawing near each other - or at least appearing to draw [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:32:00

The Ambassadors

The President of the United States, especially in the age of the Imperial Presidency, often really seems to be a kind of elected Priest-Monarch. One area in which this is obviously apparent, is his ability to reward cronies and fundraisers with agreeable Ambassadorships overseas [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 00:47:10

Swim Tappering 101 by Darian Townsend

Over at Floswimming swimmer Darian Townsend posts about tappering.  Since this is a taper week it's an interesting topic for me and others.  On deck you hear lots of various stories and experiences from other swimmers about tappering.  All of which conflicts with each other.  Townsend (pictured below) has his own theory based [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 23:38:32

One thing about Advent is that it recalls for us a time before Jesus was here, and a time when He will come again.  ... ; the other, of the Virgin in the fulness of time.  His descent is twofold: one, unperceived like the dew falling on the fleece; the other, before the eyes of all, is yet to happen. In His first [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:35:00

NBC’s Mitchell Lauds Obama’s ‘Effortless’ Creation of PC Cabinet

When it comes to building a quota Cabinet that fulfills liberal demands for “diversity, ... as the new Secretary of Commerce and whether Hispanics would demand other slots in Obama’s Cabinet ... all the other boxes. It was very artless and very calculated in the way they did it, and what this seems [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:25:59

Call me on my iPod Touch - Truphone releases app for the kids

UK-based Truphone, a VoIP service provider for Wifi/data enabled handsets, today unveils a special version for owners of the iPhone Touch ... (available from the Apple store here), but the calls will be too: to other iPod touch owners, to customers of Truphone’s Internet telephony service, and to Google Talk users. Other features are planned [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:19:25

Road to January 20: Oprah's Plans

Access Hollywood reports that Oprah Winfrey will do her show from the Opera House at the Kennedy Center ... you there . . . that’s the place to be.” Other inaugural news: More plans were announced today ... person, are being billed as more affordable compared to other galas. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:52:49

Agraphobia

In the parking lot today, I overheard a woman talking about her fear of open spaces. To my elderly ears it sounded as if she had said she had  "agraphobia." I thought, yes, that certainly is a good word! I have agraphobia. I have a fear of being terminally annoyed by other people! [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 00:13:07

Subpoenas issued in Justice probe

Attorney General Michael Mukasey appointed an independent prosecutor, Nora Dannehy, two months ago to investigate the dismissals of nine U.S ... . In other words, it would appear, Dannehy has contacted Gonzo and/or his lawyer. Since DOJ released [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 23:10:27

Revised Nationality Law

Kyodo reports that revisions to Japan’s Nationality Law will be enacted on Friday: At present, a child born outside a marriage can obtain nationality if the Japanese father recognizes paternity when the child is still in the mother’s womb. In other words, nationality is not granted to a child [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:15:52

The death of print is a fairy tale - really ?

Over at Writer's Digest there is an interesting debate on the future of magazines between Bob Sacks, better known as “BoSacks, ... columns, It's a Digital World Now and The Death of Print Magazine and other Fairy Tales are fascinating ... WiFi with audio, video and other multimedia complementing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:11:20

Cold Weather Workout

I have to admit this workout idea came from one of my clients in Boston who meets with me 2-3 times per week… On her off ... when we go through resistance training workouts on the other days. It’s a simple straight forward plan [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 00:30:31

The High Life

After this year's Swiss Textiles Award ceremony, I was exhausted ... it out. Tdg Photo: Dolder Grand Set in the hills at the city's edge, with a dramatic view ... of the property with X, the hotels' X. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement. I've [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 23:17:09

808s and cynical corporate fiat

808s and cynical corporate fiat December 3rd, 2008 These TIs, man I tell you. As soon as you think they’ve run out of ways to ruin hip-hop, they find another one. Or have they? My latest suspicion is that they’ve issued some sort of order that producers are no longer allowed to work with samples [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:20:14

Thrive...

Roben-Marie Smith Thrive Collage with mixed media 8" x 12" Thrilled to finally show this off, as it is published in the newly released book by Susan Tuttle, Exhibition 36: Mixed Media Demonstrations & Explorations. I'll post the other ones I had published in upcoming days [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 23:07:50

Illinois egg donor agencies offer guarantee

Three egg donor agencies in Illinois have joined forces to offer a first-in-the-nation guarantee for would-be parents: If a young woman who agrees to provide eggs to an infertile couple changes her mind, they can select another donor at any of the agencies for a relatively minimal fee [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 00:11:09

Dear Readers, I need your opinion.  I got some new glasses for a smokin' deal but can't quite decide if I like them enough ... !  I know one it going to the frog pond or a rastafarian and the other works..sort of... Flounce! _0712 Yep [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:45:57

Christmas shopping - Cat Power double 10″ EP and more

Christmas shopping - Cat Power double 10″ EP and more December 3rd, 2008 at 6:37 pm by Patrick This coming Tuesday, ... gatefold covers, or cover songs, and it’s available for preorder now. We have a lot of other deluxe ... of these packages than any other reissue we’ve ever done. All three are available for a very short [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:37:08

Lessons for Executive Summarizers

It's no secret that Poppy cultivation and opium production are a huge problem in Afghanistan, but the UNODC's latest Opium Survey for Afghanistan, which showed that cultivation declined 19% this year has raised the eyebrows of people like Spencer Ackerman and Mark Leon Goldberg [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:31:02

And in other news…

Jump to Comments WHAT a pity that the government’s programme for the next year, announced today, is receiving rather less coverage than might otherwise have been the case. The Banking Bill, the Business Rates Supplement Bill, a new Citizenship and Immigration Bill, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:57:59

Condo Life: Boomer Heaven or Boomer Hell?

<p>Condo Life: Boomer Heaven or Boomer Hell?</p> By Pat Marcello We boomers are at a stage in life where we would prefer things to be easier. Taking care of a single-family home can be lots of work, and in younger years, gardening and home improvements are proud and gratifying accomplishments [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:23:53

Our Craft Lounge

So have you heard of this new stamp company? Our Craft Lounge You're going to LOVE their stamps :) they come in Crafty Cling Rubber and Crafty Clear the crafty cling rubber is on a thick rubber & it stamps wonderfully Also visit Cambria Turnbows blog for more links to other fun blogs using [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 02:01:19

Those Slimy Liberal Professors

From The New Criterion: Now you’d think that a gathering of philosophers and intellectuals setting out to discuss a political subject like this ... homogeneity of opinion from other intellectual gatherings sponsored by the journals of the Left [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 02:04:58

Don't let the "health halo" fool you!

I've blogged before on the topic of "virtuous junk food ... other grocery store. So, I was interested to see this story in the Times. A couple of wise guys ... are good. But they sure as heck don't subtract calories from other foods you eat them [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:59:05

Some N.C. inaugural ball hopefuls have already lost that glass slipper

The clock has already struck midnight for anyone hoping to attend the North Carolina State Society’s presidential inaugural ball but hasn’t ... . Feeling shut out? There are lots of party opportunities lined up this year by several other states [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 00:35:26

Living Abroad in Italy Guide

Summary: A review of Living Abroad in Italy, a fantastic guide book for would-be expatriates thinking about going to retire or live and work in ... researched, yet vibrant book about starting a brand new life in Italy. Yes there are other ‘living abroad’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:15:34

Welcome, Taxpayers!

In the early 1990s, Congress got the idea that America needed an underground facility where tourists could escape D.C ... process.”  In other words, Congress built a tribute to itself.  So it’s probably only fitting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:22:07

Heidi and Spencer to renew vows on two-week anniversary

In an emotional ceremony with close friends, family, MTV cameramen and OK! Magazine photographers ( ... , and the fact that they haven't seen each other since returning from Mexico 10 days ago. The couple's agent [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 00:18:53

A really big business card...

Here's today's progress on this project! click for larger image I've decided that what I'm going to do for the lettering of the company name is ... card, with my name, my email address and one other bit of information on it. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:23:04

Tevez puts Manchester Utd into Carling Cup semis despite late scare

Tevez puts Manchester Utd into Carling Cup semis despite late scare London - Carlos Tevez scored four goals as Manchester United survived a late scare to beat Blackburn Rovers 5-3 on Wednesday night for a place in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup. The Argentine also set up Nani for his side's other goal, and though... » [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:18:12

William Balfour Denied Bail; Prosecutors Outline Motive, Timeline For Jennifer Hudson Family Murders

Chicago Prosecutors say William Balfour killed Jennifer Hudson's brother, mother and nephew because he was angry his estranged wife was dating other men. At a hearing Wednesday, prosecutors claimed Balfour came to the family's home the morning of the October 24 murders [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:12:12

RNC Chairman Duncan mulling future

By Dana Bash CNN (CNN) — Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan told CNN Wednesday he will spend the coming weekend deciding whether ... years. Duncan’s deliberations come as several other Republicans are publicly eying his post [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:36:58

Obama seen sporting a Zune while working out

So apparently the pres-elect was seen hitting the gym while listening to some tunes on a Microsoft Zune, rather than an iPod, ... -- it was a Sansa View or some other piece of less revolting technology. But search your feelings, Apple fanboys [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:22:24

Pho Secrets and Techniques #2

I learned to make pho from eating it, talking to good cooks and reading lots of cookbooks ... the thao qua from the pot. Otherwise, it will over power the other elements. Make broth with oxtail ... nto 4-inch sections. Add it to the broth along with the onion, ginger and other ingredients. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:31:57

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