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the community garden

City Budget Proposal
Dear Community Gardening Participants,

I am writing this email to all of you because of the dire situation we are all faced with. The proposed budget put forth by the Mayor this afternoon removes my position within the city due to the budget constraints. This means that I do not have a job and I do not know how it will affect the community gardens beyond me. I do not know if they will stay open or not. There are a number of council meetings that you can go to and make your case for why you think this is a terrible idea (if you happen to feel that way). Please be active and do what you can to stop this from happening.

Thank you,
Josh Amaris

i wonder as i wander

pandora

remember this place?

from 4th of july

my boss is a star!

bacon

permanent brunch

gypsy rock and roll

have you thought about teaching?

wiki

physics

edublogs

help me pick!

neet

free people

neet!

bamboo deodorant

It has exotic woodsy tones with fresh Italian mandarine top notes.

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as if you didn't know:
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dilla-doom goon toons

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TRASH_ anycoloryoulike.biz

This REALLY makes me miss NYC!


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Hi Evelyn,

Im getting more interest to do TRASH in SF - Im currently looking for a partner that will help take the project to your area. Will keep you posted as to how it develops and maybe we can touch base when I know more details for sure as to where and when exactly in SF. Im loving that the SF communiity is into TRASH. I will be in touch.

Best
ADRIAN

Rachel Ray Dunkin Donuts Scarf Controversy

Rachel Ray made a commercial for Dunkin Donuts, and a stealth stylist slipped an offensive scarf around her neck, that the educated viewers instantly recognized. Those Islamic terrorists are thumbing their noses at us again. Michelle Malkin explains:

The keffiyeh, for the clueless, is the traditional scarf of Arab men that has come to symbolize murderous Palestinian jihad. Popularized by Yasser Arafat and a regular adornment of Muslim terrorists appearing in beheading and hostage-taking videos, the apparel has been mainstreamed by both ignorant (and not-so-ignorant) fashion designers, celebrities, and left-wing icons.

Three years ago, pop singer Ricky Martin donned a traditional red-checked keffiyeh with the phrase “Jerusalem is ours” inscribed in Arabic. Apologizing for his obliviousness, Martin said: “I had no idea that the kaffiyeh scarf presented to me contained language referring to Jerusalem, and I apologize to anyone who might think I was endorsing its message.”

Dunkin Donuts responded to complaints about the scarf:

“Thank you for expressing your concern about the Dunkin’ Donuts advertisement with Rachael Ray. In the ad that you reference, Rachael is wearing a black-and-white silk scarf with a paisley design that was purchased at a U.S. retail store. It was selected by the stylist for the advertising shoot. Absolutely no symbolism was intended. However, given the possibility of misperception, we will no longer use the commercial.”

Dunkin Donuts received so many complaints about the scarf, they pulled the ad. Michelle Malkin commented on the decision:

It’s refreshing to see an American company show sensitivity to the concerns of Americans opposed to Islamic jihad and its apologists. Too many of them bend over backwards in the direction of anti-American political correctness. Naturally, liberal commentators on the Internet are now up in arms over Dunkin Donut’s decision to yank the ad and mock anyone who expresses concern over the keffiyeh’s symbolism.

It’s just a scarf, the clueless keffiyeh-wearers scoff. Would they say the same of fashion designers who marketed modified Klan-style hoods in Burberry plaid as the next big thing? Fashion statements may seem insignificant, but when they lead to the mainstreaming of violence—unintentionally or not–they matter. Ignorance is no longer an excuse. In post-9/11 America, vigilance must never go out of style.

Rachel Ray, and all celebrities, need to be very careful when they endorse a product. It could hurt their career. Look at Oprah. Her TV show ratings, and sales of her magazine and other products, have declined significantly since she supported Barack Obama, and he became the center of a nasty controversy involving his spiritual adviser Reverend Jeremiah Wright.

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I swear at times that we live in a country of idiots. People cry “terrorist supporters” when someone in an ad wears a traditional Arab scarf. If terrorists hid behind umbrellas, these dopes would bristle at the sight of those too. Bible fanatics gleefully declare that God sent the earthquake to China because the Chinese haven’t accepted Christ as their savior. The same fanatics will also crawl out of the rubble of their flood and tornado-destroyed homes and thank Jesus for saving them. People vote/don’t vote for someone based on their race or gender. We are a nation of nut cases. 200 years of “America” has given much that is good to the world, but we still collectively act like imbeciles. Go figure.

Comment by Hans — May 30, 2008 #

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American soldiers wear them, what do the idiots have to say about that?

Comment by duh — June 7, 2008 #

http://www.hollywoodgrind.com/rachel-ray-dunkin-donuts-scarf-controversy/

https://www.dunkindonuts.com/

Fried Milk Balls in Rose Water Syrup

8 tablespoons whole milk powder 3 tablespoons self-rising flour (or 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour with 1/8 teaspoons baking powder and pinch salt) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 tablespoon clarified butter, or softened unsalted butter 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water 4 cups ghee, or clarified butter, for frying Rose Water Syrup: 4 cups water 2 cups sugar 5 cardamom pods , smashed 2 tablespoons rose water Into a bowl, sift the milk powder, flour, baking soda, and cardamom together. Rub in 1 tablespoon of the clarified butter or butter until coarse crumbs start to form. Add 2 tablespoons of water and work to make a firm yet elastic dough, adding only slightly more water as needed. With lightly oiled hands, shape into 20 balls, the size of marbles. In a large wok or saute pan, heat the clarified butter to 220 degrees F. Add all of the balls and gently fry, carefully turning with a wooden spoon, until golden brown, about 14 minutes. To make the Rose Water Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and cardamom. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the rose water. Set aside until ready to add the milk balls. Carefully transfer the fried milk balls with a slotted spoon to the warm rose water syrup. Let sit for 2 hours, then serve at room temperature. From Emeril Live - A Taste of India Other Recipes from this Episode Bengali Dal with Eggplant Fritters Lobster in Fried Onion Sauce

are we aging gracefully?

let's do try

greenloop

shibumi

subversive gardening project

back to school lunches

politics of fashion

earthquake!!

This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event.
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A light earthquake occurred at 9:00:15 PM (PDT) on Friday, September 5, 2008.
The magnitude 4.0 event occurred 3 km (2 miles) ENE of Alamo, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 16 km (10 miles).

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Magnitude	4.0 - regional moment magnitude (Mw)
Time	Friday, September 5, 2008 at 9:00:15 PM (PDT) Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 4:00:15 (UTC)
Distance from	Alamo, CA - 3 km (2 miles) ENE (77 degrees) Diablo, CA - 5 km (3 miles) NW (315 degrees) Danville, CA - 6 km (4 miles) NNW (343 degrees) Concord, CA - 11 km (7 miles) S (172 degrees) Oakland, CA - 22 km (14 miles) ENE (69 degrees)
Coordinates	37 deg. 51.9 min. N (37.866N), 121 deg. 59.7 min. W (121.996W)
Depth	16.2 km (10.1 miles)
Location Quality	Excellent

arkitip

The Curated by Arkitip series launches with the KRINK Sleeve, a limited-edition collaborative effort between Arkitip, Incase and street artist KR.

Features

• Complete notebook protection
• Premium form-fitting polyurethane construction
• Original foil-stamped KRINK artistry
• Poly-satin interior lining
• Custom KRINK logo embroidery
• 3mm cushioned interior
• Heavy-duty KRINK branded YKK zipper pulls

eurobad

shotgun wedding

skip desert

human butterfly

Human butterfly
Originally uploaded by Krizi's photography.

the lake

looking cute

"Dealing with how best to deal with a flaming human is all part of the class and it is important when there are so many people out there on the playa dressed in fake fur who will climb and try to grab, hot flaming metal pieces of art. It is amazing that some people leave behind their senses behind. Fire is hot and metal gets hot around fire and should not be grabbed. It seems simple and clear really. We have to be on guard while on shift. The FLG fire safety crew will be constantly keeping an eye on everyone at the installation while making sure they enjoy it at the same time. We are working when we are at the piece, not just standing round looking cute." from see below

starting today

planning for next year = last weekend = time to get active

qvc

We're delighted to have you shop with us at QVC. This email confirms that the following item shipped on Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 - 1 Lock & Lock 8-piece Stack & Go Set with Color Lids Ocean Blue

chihuly

we have to go see this show once again before it goes away: chihuly- some great videos here if you have some free time watch these and and these and be inspired and this - is hYsterical - the way this guy talks - is he fo real? pompous podcast