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See this at: wanderingchopsticks....| Added on 10/08/08

I've given you a recipe for muop tom xao (Vietnamese loofah and shrimp stir-fry) so I figured it was time I showed you how to make your own loofah sponge. My second-youngest uncle's muop (Vietnamese loofah) growing on the vine. He always leaves one... See more

I've given you a recipe for muop tom xao (Vietnamese loofah and shrimp stir-fry) so I figured it was time I showed you how to make your own loofah sponge. My second-youngest uncle's muop (Vietnamese loofah) growing on the vine. He always leaves one big one to dry out so he can get the seeds to plant for next year. So while I was chopping down some sugarcane months ago, I spied a loofah that had dried out. This is what it looked like last year in my youngest uncle's loofah on the vine. He's growing the angled loofah this year so I'll have to take photos to show you the difference. This is a different loofah from a few months back to show you how hard and brittle the outside gets when it dries out. You must use an old, dried out loofah in which the fibers have formed. Loofahs are generally cut before the fibers form so that they're easier for eating. A cut loofah from the store may not have grown fibrous enough and if you leave it out, you'll simply get mush. When that happens, you can... See less

See this at: buttercreamcosmetics...| Added on 11/21/07

Get a fresh-from the shower look in seconds with Shampowder Hair Powder! You're always on the go and always want to look your best. Just a sprinkle is all it takes to add life and lift to hair. Mineral pigments in the most natural tones blend... See more

Get a fresh-from the shower look in seconds with Shampowder Hair Powder! You're always on the go and always want to look your best. Just a sprinkle is all it takes to add life and lift to hair. Mineral pigments in the most natural tones blend seamlessly in with your own hair color. In seconds, you look like you just stepped out of the salon! Click here to buy Shampowder now! See less

See this at: inventorspot.com| Added on 11/19/07

Restrain yourselves... oh, you already have! Japan loves Kewpie Dolls... the baby-faced cutie ranks right up there with Hello Kitty on the "kawaii" scale. Being Japan, however, things start to get weird. How weird? Well, check out the Bondage Kewpie... See more

Restrain yourselves... oh, you already have! Japan loves Kewpie Dolls... the baby-faced cutie ranks right up there with Hello Kitty on the "kawaii" scale. Being Japan, however, things start to get weird. How weird? Well, check out the Bondage Kewpie Doll Cellphone Charm, available tied up S&M style in five different shades of rope. Bondage Blue Kewpie Doll Rope Red Kewpie Doll Kewpie Mayonnaise is one of Japan's most popular condiments and Kewpie Dolls in a bewildering variety of costumes have delighted generations of Japanese children. Kids grow up, however, and in Japan their toys grow up with them. First it was the Hello Kitty Sexy Girl Collection; now Strapya World has given us the Bondage Kewpie Cell Phone Strap. Somebody's been very knotty... Standing just 1.57 inches tall, each cute-as-a-button Kewpie Doll charm is an naked as the day it was born - except for an elaborately knotted cell phone strap string available in your choice of pink, red, purple, blue or black. The perfect... See less

See this at: demonbaby.com| Added on 11/17/07

When Pigs Fly: The Death of Oink, the Birth of Dissent, and a Brief History of Record Industry Suicide.

When Pigs Fly: The Death of Oink, the Birth of Dissent, and a Brief History of Record Industry Suicide. See less

See this at: cityflatshotel.com| Added on 10/25/07

CityFlats offers its guests a personal, memorable, convenient, and simple luxury hotel experience with ammenities that cater to their work or play.

CityFlats offers its guests a personal, memorable, convenient, and simple luxury hotel experience with ammenities that cater to their work or play. See less

See this at: gardenseeker.com| Added on 10/09/07

Jasminum polyanthum, the winter-blooming jasmine (sometimes called the pink jasmine) is one of the easiest to grow - especially if you follow the steps above. A vigorous climber, it usually blooms in mid-winter - the pink buds opening to masses of... See more

Jasminum polyanthum, the winter-blooming jasmine (sometimes called the pink jasmine) is one of the easiest to grow - especially if you follow the steps above. A vigorous climber, it usually blooms in mid-winter - the pink buds opening to masses of white fragrant flowers. It requires cool growing conditions and and can grow in temperatures between 40 and 50 degrees from September until the plant sets its buds. During this cool autumn and winter period, only water the plant when the soil has dried out. See less

See this at: cbsnews.com| Added on 10/08/07

(Political Animal) BUSH AND THE 60s....The New York Times reports today that the Bush administration is pressuring Hamid Karzai's government in Afghanistan to crack down on opium production via large-scale spraying of opium poppies. But even... See more

(Political Animal) BUSH AND THE 60s....The New York Times reports today that the Bush administration is pressuring Hamid Karzai's government in Afghanistan to crack down on opium production via large-scale spraying of opium poppies. But even non-hippies are unhappy about this:The British have been so concerned that on the eve of Mr. Karzai's trip to Camp David in August, Prime Minister Gordon Brown called President Bush and asked him not to pressure the Afghan premier to use herbicides, according to several diplomats here. In something of a reversal of traditional roles, officials at the Pentagon and Central Intelligence Agency have also challenged the White House and State Department support for spraying, raising concerns about its potential to destabilize the Karzai government, current and former American officials said.Of course, these concerns are all on top of the fact that the spraying program won't work anyway. So what's the point? If it's bad for the Karzai government, good for... See less

See this at: poqbum.com| Added on 10/03/07

09/01/07 New Glitter Graphics More graphics are here! yay! Come and check out our new and larger collection of glitter graphics here! 08/29/07 Animated Hover Urls + Images Another cool generator added to the site today. If you want your text and... See more

09/01/07 New Glitter Graphics More graphics are here! yay! Come and check out our new and larger collection of glitter graphics here! 08/29/07 Animated Hover Urls + Images Another cool generator added to the site today. If you want your text and images to look cool when hovered on, then maybe you should use this new gen :) 07/16/07 Myspace Navigator So today we've added another new generator to the bunch, be sure to contact me if you find any errors with it. See less

See this at: en.wikipedia.org| Added on 09/30/07

Parkour (sometimes abbreviated to PK) or l'art du déplacement[1] (English: the art of displacement) is an activity of French origin, the aim of which is to move from point A to point B as efficiently and quickly as possible, using principally the... See more

Parkour (sometimes abbreviated to PK) or l'art du déplacement[1] (English: the art of displacement) is an activity of French origin, the aim of which is to move from point A to point B as efficiently and quickly as possible, using principally the abilities of the human body.[2][3] It is meant to help one overcome obstacles, which can be anything in the surrounding environment — from branches and rocks to rails and concrete walls — and can be practiced in both rural and urban areas. Male parkour practitioners are recognized as traceurs and female as traceuses.[4] Founded by David Belle, parkour focuses on practicing efficient movements to develop your body and mind[1] to be able to overcome obstacles in an emergency. Also may be a form of entertainment or as a pastime. See less

See this at: time.com| Added on 09/27/07

Agony and hysteria as zealots seize the Sacred Mosque It was as great a sacrilege to devout Muslims as an attack on Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre would be to Christians, or a profanation of the Wailing Wall would be to Orthodox Jews. Last... See more

Agony and hysteria as zealots seize the Sacred Mosque It was as great a sacrilege to devout Muslims as an attack on Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre would be to Christians, or a profanation of the Wailing Wall would be to Orthodox Jews. Last week, a day before the beginning of the Islamic New Year, a mysterious band of Muslim fanatics seized the Sacred Mosque of Mecca, taking an unknown number of hostages. At week's end, the situation at the Sacred Mosque was unclear. Government officials in Riyadh said that Saudi armed forces, including the crack National Guard commanded by Prince Abdullah ibn Abdul Aziz, were in "complete control" of the mosque. Other sources, however, suggested that some of the invaders were holding out. News of the incident set off a wave of anger and hysteria throughout the Muslim world. There were outrageous rumors, later spread by no less a figure than Iran's Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini, that the U.S. and Israel were behind the attack. Enraged mobs from... See less

See this at: wiards.com| Added on 09/23/07

School Group Tours: ALL NEW SCHOOL TOUR PROGRAM FOR 2007 Wiard's is the perfect place for young people to enjoy fresh air, pick apples and pumpkins, see live animals, enjoy being in the country, taste fresh apple cider and take a tractor drawn wagon... See more

School Group Tours: ALL NEW SCHOOL TOUR PROGRAM FOR 2007 Wiard's is the perfect place for young people to enjoy fresh air, pick apples and pumpkins, see live animals, enjoy being in the country, taste fresh apple cider and take a tractor drawn wagon ride. A visit to Wiard's is both educational and fun! 2007 will bring some great additions to an already awesome tour program. Classroom teachers each receive one free bag of apples and each class receives one free pumpkin. To fully enjoy your tour at Wiard's working farm you will want to plan on being with us for 2 hours or so. Shorter tour days are possible. The Apple/Pumpkin tour includes: picking an apple, selecting and picking the perfect pie size pumpkin, a cup of cider, a donut, visiting the animal farm, a tractor drawn wagon ride, and MUCH MORE. Click this link to see some of the MUCH MORE! We invite your tour group to bring a sack lunch. You may wish to bring along some baby wipes. Children should wash their hands after petting the... See less

See this at: washingtonpost.com| Added on 09/22/07

JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- College dropout Abdullah al-Alwani wanted to stand out among his friends, but he couldn't afford a splashy car or brand-name clothes. Bored by a lack of things to do in this conservative kingdom, he decided to make his mark by... See more

JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- College dropout Abdullah al-Alwani wanted to stand out among his friends, but he couldn't afford a splashy car or brand-name clothes. Bored by a lack of things to do in this conservative kingdom, he decided to make his mark by spray-painting X 5, his chosen nickname, hundreds of times across the city. Mohamed Jamal Abo-Umara, the newly appointed official in charge of Jiddah's beautification, spent months on Alwani's trail. He alerted the police, told local newspapers he was looking for X 5 and offered a $1,300 reward to anyone who could lead him to the city's most prolific graffiti artist. In May, a journalist offered to introduce the two men to each other on the condition that vandalism charges be waived, and both agreed. But the June encounter, widely covered by the local media because of X 5's notoriety, ended up addressing not just the graffiti problem but also what had fueled it -- a host of frustrations faced by Alwani's generation. Since then, Alwani and... See less

See this at: pccasegear.com.| Added on 09/18/07

USB Roll-up Drum Kit While away the time with this easy to install Drum kit. Simply plug it into the USB port on your PC and load the software and off you go! Play with the pads with the sticks or onscreen. Eight different drum sounds from African to... See more

USB Roll-up Drum Kit While away the time with this easy to install Drum kit. Simply plug it into the USB port on your PC and load the software and off you go! Play with the pads with the sticks or onscreen. Eight different drum sounds from African to jazz and dozens of different rhythm patterns. You can also record and play back your grooves for later. See less

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See this at: escapistmagazine.com| Added on 09/15/07

This week, The Escapist's Zero Punctuation reviews Tomb Raider: Anniversary. Yahtzee is a British-born, currently Australian-based writer and gamer with a sweet hat and a chip on his shoulder. When he isn't talking very fast into a headset mic he... See more

This week, The Escapist's Zero Punctuation reviews Tomb Raider: Anniversary. Yahtzee is a British-born, currently Australian-based writer and gamer with a sweet hat and a chip on his shoulder. When he isn't talking very fast into a headset mic he also designs freeware adventure games and does the occasional feature for Australia's Hyper Magazine. His personal site is www.fullyramblomatic.com. See less

See this at: hosted.ap.org| Added on 09/06/07

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Cherokee Nation would lose some of its federal funding under House legislation passed Thursday if it doesn't reinstate descendants of its former slaves as tribal citizens. The bill delays the funding cuts until the issue has... See more

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Cherokee Nation would lose some of its federal funding under House legislation passed Thursday if it doesn't reinstate descendants of its former slaves as tribal citizens. The bill delays the funding cuts until the issue has been addressed in federal court, potentially giving the Oklahoma-based tribe years before it would lose any money. Critics said it sends a clear signal that lawmakers are not happy with the Cherokee decision earlier this year to oust descendants of black slaves, known as Cherokee freedmen. "The fact that the Cherokee freedmen issue has been raised on floor of the House of Representatives demonstrates the gravity of the issue," said Rep. Diane Watson, a California Democrat who introduced broad legislation earlier this year to cut off Cherokee funding. "If the Cherokee Nation does not move expeditiously (to) comply with its treaty obligations, Congress is poised to take stronger action." The Cherokee language was included in a bill authorizing... See less

See this at: news.bbc.co.uk| Added on 07/16/07

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was arrested on Monday and sent off to jail for a month. But this was not just another arrest, triggered by yet another corruption case. When hundreds of police and elite forces descended on her home in... See more

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was arrested on Monday and sent off to jail for a month. But this was not just another arrest, triggered by yet another corruption case. When hundreds of police and elite forces descended on her home in the early hours of Monday, it was the culmination of two months of gradual tightening of the proverbial noose. Back in May, Sheikh Hasina foiled a government attempt to send her into exile and returned to the country in a blaze of publicity. Thousands of her supporters defied a government ban and cheered her through the streets of Dhaka. The euphoria was short-lived though, as she was placed under what amounted to house arrest almost immediately after her return. Police cordoned off all roads leading to her house in an up-market Dhaka residential area. Only a handful of party leaders and close relatives were allowed to visit her. When she tried to go to the southern port city of Chittagong last month to visit survivors of a catastrophic... See less

See this at: lit.org| Added on 07/15/07

Sunday, July 15 Lit.Org is a community for Readers and Writers. We provide a place to share your ideas and thoughts. You can use publish your stories, poems, essays.. whatever it is you have to say or if you prefer to read you can browse our... See more

Sunday, July 15 Lit.Org is a community for Readers and Writers. We provide a place to share your ideas and thoughts. You can use publish your stories, poems, essays.. whatever it is you have to say or if you prefer to read you can browse our extensive collection of Stories, Poetry and Classics. Read. Write. Respond. See less

See this at: etsy.com| Added on 07/10/07

I thrive on blood, guts and candy! A lot of my inspirations have attraction and repulsion qualities. I love using bright, flashy candy colors in conjunction with seemingly unsavory or vulgar surface decoration. Grotesque beauty is a quality I strive... See more

I thrive on blood, guts and candy! A lot of my inspirations have attraction and repulsion qualities. I love using bright, flashy candy colors in conjunction with seemingly unsavory or vulgar surface decoration. Grotesque beauty is a quality I strive for! See less

See this at: engadget.com| Added on 07/10/07

In a move likely to have far reaching implications for both businesses and consumers alike, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has stated that whoever wins the forthcoming auction for the much-coveted 700 MHz spectrum must provide a "truly open broadband... See more

In a move likely to have far reaching implications for both businesses and consumers alike, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has stated that whoever wins the forthcoming auction for the much-coveted 700 MHz spectrum must provide a "truly open broadband network." According to USA Today, Martin says that the only exceptions would be for "software that is illegal or could harm a network," leaving the network otherwise open for anyone to "use any wireless device and download any mobile broadband application, with no restrictions." The spectrum, being vacated by television broadcasters moving to digital TV, is expected to fetch some big bucks when it goes up on the auction block, with the FCC Chairman himself touting it as a "third pipe to the home." While Martin doesn't have any plans to extend the openness requirement to other parts of the wireless business, he does think this new move could pressure carriers to change their tactics, saying it "sends an important message." [Via Phonescoop, photo... See less

See this at: killerofsheep.com| Added on 07/08/07

Killer of Sheep, a movie by director Charles Burnett and distributed by Milestone Films, examines the black Los Angeles ghetto of Watts in the mid-1970s. Killer of Sheep was at the 2007 Berlinale Film Festival.

Killer of Sheep, a movie by director Charles Burnett and distributed by Milestone Films, examines the black Los Angeles ghetto of Watts in the mid-1970s. Killer of Sheep was at the 2007 Berlinale Film Festival. See less

See this at: washingtonpost.com| Added on 07/07/07

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Even by New York's bruising political standards, things have gotten downright ugly as the state's leading Democrat and Republican fire off accusations of taxpayer abuse and espionage. In one corner is Gov. Eliot Spitzer, the Ivy... See more

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Even by New York's bruising political standards, things have gotten downright ugly as the state's leading Democrat and Republican fire off accusations of taxpayer abuse and espionage. In one corner is Gov. Eliot Spitzer, the Ivy League Democrat who swept to victory in November largely on his reputation as a hard-charging attorney general who cleaned up Wall Street and the insurance industry. See less

See this at: cnn.com| Added on 07/02/07

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- In a case that involves issues as lofty as the First Amendment and as basic as which cut of meat was served, a restaurant critic is being sued for libel for describing a $15 piece of beef as "miserably tough and fatty." The... See more

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- In a case that involves issues as lofty as the First Amendment and as basic as which cut of meat was served, a restaurant critic is being sued for libel for describing a $15 piece of beef as "miserably tough and fatty." The restaurant is seeking unspecified damages. But the stakes for Philadelphia Inquirer critic Craig LaBan have been raised immeasurably by a judge's ruling that forced LaBan to give a deposition on camera. If the footage becomes public, LaBan could be unmasked for all the city's chefs to see. Attorneys for the newspaper say that would be the unkindest cut of all. "Mr. LaBan's anonymity is important to the process by which he reviews restaurants," Inquirer lawyers said in court papers. "If a restaurant knew Mr. LaBan was in its dining room, it might put on a show for him that would not be provided to the general dining public." It all began with a February 4 capsule review of Chops restaurant, a steakhouse owned by Alex Plotkin in nearby Bala... See less

See this at: wikihow.com| Added on 06/28/07

* Forgive yourself for your shortcomings. Nobody's perfect, and everybody has strengths and weaknesses. That's not to say you should not try to grow. You can always learn something new or try to improve, but there are times when you'll have to go...