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Don?t Drink and Drive, Unless You Drink 12-Ounce Diet Cokes and Drive a Hyb
2008-06-02 19:20:00 We’ll, we dodged a bullet by leasing rather than buying our Toyota Highlander four years ago. We just turned it in, and even though we got hit with a $1200 disposal cost (including “excessive” wear and tear), at least we don’t have to worry about $4.00+ gasoline costs now that Karen is driving a ...
By: Total Trust
Q&A Potpourri
2008-05-18 05:59:00 I recently answered the following questions over at WikiAnswers. If you are knowledgeable in the faith, I suggest joining WikiAnswers and answering some questions yourself. It's a great way to witness to our Catholic faith. Now, on to the Q&A:What is compline?The Modern Catholic Dictionary, defines compline as: "the concluding hour of the Divine Office. Its origins in the West are commonly ascribed to St. Benedict (480-547). At first it was recited after the evening meal or before retiring. It now follows Vespers. As Night Prayer, it consists of a hymn, one or two psalms, a short reading from Scripture, a versicle and response, the Nunc Dimittis of Simeon, and a concluding prayer. (Etym. Latin completorium, complement)"When did the Holy Spirit originate?The Holy Spirit is God. This means that He has no beginning or end. Thus, there is no point in time in which we can say that the Holy Spirit first came to be and there is no point in time in which we can say that the Holy Spirit did...
potpourri
2008-04-09 22:25:00 Not much to report on tv shows themselves this week so I thought I?d just check in on a few things of note. NBC released its year round upfront to the upfronts. Although I actually try not to pay much attention to these since everything changes or disappears before it goes live but, worth noting are a ...
Political potpourri (with apologies to John McLaughlin)
2008-03-05 16:33:00 We briefly interrupt this blog to bring you an update on political happenings that may or may not interest you: Ron Paul will serve another term in Congress. He handily won the primary last night for his Congressional seat in Texas, and he faces no Democratic opponent in the fall. Meanwhile, rumors abound that ...
Democratic Debate Potpourri
2008-02-27 07:01:00 A sampling of reaction to tonight's Democratic debate in Ohio:Chuck Todd:The entire debate had a very tense feel--a combination of two very competitive Democratic candidates and two very tough questioners. Both candidates were put on the spot and survived. Overall, it's hard to see this debate as changing the trajectory of this race. It was a contentious debate, but civil and both will probably be better nominees for it.It's hard to pick a winner--Clinton was more prepared but Obama survived and that's probably the name of the game for him at this late date in the campaign.Chris Cillizza:Neither candidate scored a knockout or even a knockdown. That's probably good news for Obama, who came into the debate on a roll and simply wanted to make it through the night without breaking that momentum.Clinton dominated much of the debate--for good or bad. She repeatedly sought to take the fight to Obama over his campaign tactics, his commitment to universal health care, his alleged naivet...
By: Political Realm
Homemade Potpourri: diy Project
2008-02-22 18:46:00 My current project for you is to make your own homemade Potpourri. If you read this post, follow the instructions and get the right materials for a chosen recipe, you will have your own potpourri in a matter of days. It will be the same quality of potpourri you would purchase in the store. Potpourri is essentially a personal pleasure. You will always choose your floral or herbal ingredients according to your own preferences for fragrance and color. You may like to attempt a blend to match a perfume you wear or a color match to a bedroom or living room scheme. And what more romantic a way to preserve petals from a Bridal or Mothers' Day bouquet?Some of the best scented additions to any Potpourri include Roses, Carnations, flowering Tobacco, Honeysuckle, Sweet Peas, night-scented Stocks, Orange Blossoms and Clove Carnations. Some of the prettiest additions that are nicest when dried: Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Sweet Violets, Verbena, Hyacinth and Lavender. Always pick off...
By: DIY Herbs
What to do When You Work from Home and Your Kid?s Sick?
2008-02-20 19:00:00 In this week’s Wall Street Journal, Sara Schaefer Munoz writes about the challenges of balancing work and child care when she works from home: In my case, TV and food worked ? up to point. After an hour or two, the thrill of TV was wearing thin for my daughter and I was worried she?d slip ...
By: Total Trust
Friday Potpourri
2008-02-08 19:18:00 Here comes whole mish mash of stuff, so get ready. First off, I don't want to alam anyone, but Steve Rosenbloom appears to know something we don't: This is supposed to be the day that the Mariners finally announce the Erik Bedard trade with Baltimore, which should be followed quickly by the Cubs finally making the deal for Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts. Exsqueeze me? Baking powder? I had hoped that deal was dead. Listen Hendry, and listen good. WE DON'T WANT ROBERTS IF IT MEANS TAKING DEROSA OUT OF THE LINEUP OR TRADING PIE OR GALLAGHER. Got it? Second, Yahoo is now allowing fantasy teams to register. There are still a few spots left in each league, and we can always start another league if we have enough interest. So check out the leagues here and, if you want to participate, speak now or forever hold your peace. Also, each league needs to choose a commissioner and figure out where they want to play. Most of us did Yahoo least season, and those draft dates fill up pr...
Q&A Potpourri
2008-01-30 02:03:00 A reader recently emailed me the following questions:Why has a woman to keep the baby after her rape? Will that remind her of a painful experience that she faced?The pregnancy and the resultant child that is born probably will remind her of the painful experience that she had to go through. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to carry with you for nine months a constant reminder of something you would rather forget. But, that is no reason to abort the baby.It's not the baby's fault that the mother was raped. Death is an unjust punishment for the innocent, and the baby certainly did nothing wrong. Of course, beyond that, we all have a right to life in virtue of being made in the image and likeness of the Living God. To take that child's life is to deny him/her a most basic and fundamental right, and it is to basically say that the mother's life is more important than the child's.Remember that the mother can always give the child up for adoption if she has to. There are als...
Shipwreck Potpourri - Bermuda
2008-01-26 15:35:00 Author: Geri Murphy Bermuda is a tropical Atlantic island surrounded by a labyrinth of coral reefs that rise up to the sea's surface. Upon those reefs lie the remains of more than 300 sunken ships,... Potpourri -A blog on various hot trends over the internet such as art, science, business ideas, make money online, fashion, entertainment, movies, music, fun, comics,travel, health, technology, news, sports, cute babies, career, earn from home,education,love & internet marketing.
By: Potpourri
First, Let?s Nuke All the Video Game Programmers
2008-01-09 15:58:00 I’m sure that some of my younger readers may not get the allusion to Shakespeare’s play, Henry VI (Part 2). This is probably because they’ve spent more time visiting Second Life or playing Halo 3 than reading plays and poetry in a Brit Lit course like the one I had in high school (thanks, ...
By: Total Trust
Free sample of Meadow Sweet Potpourri
2007-12-08 18:29:00 http://www.tambela.com/processp-oll.php
By: Free Stuff Times
Baseball Photos 2007: Potpourri & National Stuff...
2007-11-17 20:34:00 Josh Beckett warming up in the bullpen...Ryan Howard squares up at the plate...Pedroia's gun... var AdBrite_Title_Color = 'FFFF66'; var AdBrite_Text_Color = 'FFFFCC'; var AdBrite_Background_Color = '000000'; var AdBrite_Border_Color = 'FFFFFF';-->
By: The Oriole Post
Linen Spray and Potpourri Class @ Opalz
2007-11-07 20:25:00 Would you like to create a fragrant gift that will last? Easy to do, fun to make, and people love to use them. Come to Opal?z and learn how to make your own linen spray and potpourri. Linen spray is a great way to freshen and scent your clothes and linens. Once the class is over you will take away a handout that includes recipes & supply list to create your own salts scrubs and linen sprays at home. In addition to taking home your very own labeled products.Saturday, December 15, 200711 am to 2 pmCost: $35.00 (Class Fee), $20.00 (Materials Fee)Opal?z Zoaps accepts Cash, Check, M/C, Visa, and Paypal.Opal?z Zoap719 Colorado AvenuePalo Alto, CA 94303(650) 322-6500www.opalzoap.comannie@o-palzoap.com
My Favorite Photos; Potpourri...
2007-11-06 00:58:00 A sea of red...Terry, "Tito", Francona signing for a young fan...Large and in charge, C.C. Sabathia signing autographs before Game Two of the American League Championship Series.An Indians' fan showing off his team pride...Derek Jeter racing towards first...The Orioles' Melvin Mora hustling out a ground ball...Phillies' stud pitcher Cole Hamels looking up...Nationals' All-Star, Dmitri Young signing autographs for fans...Braves' ace, Tim Hudson, throwing with all his might...Roger Clemens, intimidating as ever...We are the Champions...Former Dodger manager, Grady Little speaking to a young fan on the field...
By: The Oriole Post
Potpourri Basket GSM Bug - Surveillance never smelt so sweet!
2007-11-05 10:54:00 I had so many ideas for puns for this post… such as “The essences of audio surveillance”, “Bugging your smelly little basket”, “Sticking your nose in someone’s business”. TrackerShack is at it again with their wild imagination on how he can conceal GSM bugs into everyday objects. Their latest creation is hiding a top quality GSM bug in a basket of Pot Pourri! Copyright © 2007 Spy Review. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@spyreview.co.uk so we can take legal action immediately.
By: Spy Review
Double Your Miles for Charity with American Express
2007-10-29 21:32:00 I was checking out my Membership Rewards points with my American Express account today, as I’ve used my points with great success to order laser printer cartridges from Dell, gift cards that can be used at P.F. Changs, and simply sending other gifts to family and friends. Until now, however, I haven’t thought about ...
By: Total Trust
Trustworthy News You Can Use
2007-10-25 17:09:00 In this section, we encourage our students and other members of our Trust Network to comment below on recent news articles that relate to the topics we have discussed in class or through emails. Please keep the comments concise, and include a link to the news source to which you are referring. Thanks! Aneil
By: Total Trust
Potpourri From The Garden
2007-10-05 08:53:00 Herbs?Can they be potpourri too? Yes! Herbs are very aromatic. They could be dried and become very good naturally perfumed potpourri. Examples of herbs and plants with aromatic fragrant are scented-leaf geranium, lemon verbena, mint, bay, rose, marigold, lavender, rosemary, sage, spearmint, peppermint, heliotrope, basil, dill and flowers of chamomile. Grasses for potpourri? There are also many ornamental grasses that have appealing fragrance. These grasses should be cut into pieces or rubbed in order for the fragrant to come out. Dry the grasses thoroughly and blend them with the dried herbs and flowers. Examples of fragrant grasses are sweetgrass, citronella grass, lemongrass, sweet vernal grass and the scented grasslike plant which is called sweet flag.Is it easy to make potpourri? Making a potpourri from your garden is easy. Just harvest the fragrant colorful flowers and foliage. Dry them and put them in a container or a bowl. Be sure to dry the harvested flowers and foliage thor...
Debate Potpourri
2007-09-28 06:25:00 A few thoughts from around the web for you to digest about last night's Democratic presidential debate in New Hampshire.David Yepsen:Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton finally started getting some pointed challenges from her opponents in a televised New Hampshire debate Wednesday night.Clinton stoically ignored the swipes, but the evening marked a sharpening of the dialogue in the Democratic nominating contest. It reflects the fact her poll numbers have started to climb and if the others want any chance of overtaking her, they need to keep that lead from getting larger.It wasn't a good night for Clinton. Her weakest moment in the debate was when she repeatedly ducked the sensitive question of just how she'd make Social Security sound and Joseph Biden pounced: "Presidents are supposed to lead," he said as he looked at her.Mark Halperin:John Edwards (Grade: A-): Successfully created one-on-one moments with Hillary Clinton on health care, Social Security, Iraq, and...
By: Political Realm
Apple Cinnamon Potpourri
2007-09-26 01:20:00 The holidays are coming fast and it will soon be time to venture into the attic to retrieve all the holiday decorations once again. Well don't forget to get an early start on making your Christmas Potpourri.......and you may also want to make some pretty gift jars of a scented potpourri for gift giving. They make a lovely gift and they are very inexpensive to make and take little time to put together. The rewards of a fragrant potpourri are so wonderful. There is nothing nicer than walking into someone's home on a cold winter's day and smelling the sweet and spicy aroma of an Apple Cinnamon potpourri. There are many variations of potpourri but my favorite is the apple cinnamon variety during the Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays. I will share three recipes today for potpourri.....one of which will be with dry ingredients for display in a pretty bowl or open container, and the other two which will be for a simmering variety which can be left simmering on the stove top or in a sl...
Potpourri Of Weather
2007-09-24 04:58:00 Mother Nature continued her show of weather variety. This weekend we had at various times snow, rain, sleet, and hail. There were some thunderstorms and in the highest mountain areas some thunder-snow. A road over one of the high mountain passes was closed by snow for two days.We went from no wind to high wind and back to no wind. Occasionally there were even moments of sunshine. And it's been cold. Unseasonably cold. Temperatures are due to drop into the 20s tonight. I've actually had to turn the furnace on.There was a motorcycle rally in Reno and the weather got so bad there that a lot of the motorcyclists took shelter under the freeway bridges and watched the cars slip and slide on the wet and icy pavement and crash into one another.
Prophetic Potpourri - A week of prophetic significance
2007-09-20 23:58:00 In the last couple of weeks there has been such a barrage of developments that I found it difficult to focus in on just one are. So, I want to touch on several very recent incidents that I believe serve as prophetic signs of the end times. First, Russian President Vladimir Putin reshuffled his government in ...
Harvard?s Reject Makes Riches Available to Quaker School
2007-09-20 16:47:00 Like Warren Buffett, I was rejected by Harvard (he from the B-School, me from Harvard College). Unlike Mr. Buffett, I am not rich. Moreover, Harvard’s mistake and loss in not admitting Mr. Buffett became only bigger today, according to today’s New York Times: It probably would never have happened if Harvard University had ...
By: Total Trust
Tuesday OBD: Potpourri Edition
2007-09-18 19:00:00 As long as we're on the subject of Jeopardy!, please enjoy: If you hate emoticons, today is the day you want to set your DeLorean to find and wipe forever from the annals of history: PITTSBURGH - It was a serious contribution to the electronic lexicon. :-) Twenty-five years ago, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott E. Fahlman says, he was the first to use three keystrokes - a colon followed by a hyphen and a parenthesis - as a horizontal "smiley face" in a computer message. This of course, gave rise to an entire series of cute little computer faces, including the one most well-known to Cubs fans: :( . . . . O.J. has been set up, people. And he wants you to know it. Also, does anyone ever get tired of seeing the Goldman's pounce on O.J. when he least expects it? I know I don't. LOS ANGELES - If the Goldman family has its way, it may soon own the sports memorabilia O.J. Simpson is accused of committing armed robbery to recover for himself. One man charged alon...
How to Make Scented Rocks
2007-09-15 18:41:00 from http://www.make-stuff.com Place rocks in a bowl or dish to scent a room. A nice alternative to potpourri! Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup salt 1/4 teaspoon essential oil (your favorite scent) 2/3 cups boiling water Food coloring, if desired Directions: In bowl, mix dry ingredients well. Add essential oil, and boiling water to dry ingredients. (Scent will be strong, but will fade slightly when dry.) For colored stones, blend in food coloring, one drop at a time until desired shade is reached. Blend ingredients, and form balls into different shape and sizes to look like stones. Allow stones to dry. If you are looking for other recipes, check out some of the links in the side bar or check in my archive. There are alot of recipes in both places. I am always looking for new recipes to post on my blog, so please return in the future.Source: http://www.aromathyme.com/recip-es.html
The Big Fig Newton is Alive and Well on YouTube
2007-09-05 21:43:00 I’ve been searching for years for this commercial so that I could share it with my kids. I even emailed Nabisco a couple of years ago asking for it, to no avail. Now thanks to the power of the Internet and YouTube, here it is. Thanks to Brent Martin, Wake Forest University Babcock ...
By: Total Trust
Weekend Potpourri (Early Saturday Edition)
2007-09-01 14:29:00 The Sweetest Touchdown Celebration in the Universe (Epic Carnival)You know what I hate? NFL touchdown celebrations, that's what.Baseball is Sexual? (Epic Carnival)With this post, I hope to cement the terminology of The Bases of Sex for the wonderful readers of Epic Carnival.Patriot's Rodney Harrison suspended for growth hormone (HGH) use (Steroid Nation)Harrison apparently scored HGH from a Florida pharmacy involved in the Florida bust.Bad Blood in the Minor Leagues (Home Run Derby)Calling these two teams bitter rivals doesn’t even come close.Three High School Football Players Suspended After Displaying "The Shocker" in Team Photo (FanIQ Sports Blog)The father of one of the players contended that "the hand gesture the boys made is not obscene and has been commonly displayed by athletes in other sports at the school, as well as by widely known college athletes."Dogs and 'Sport': When is it OK? (NOIS)The famed Alaskan sled marathon, the Iditarod. The death rate of about 2.9 per ...
A Potpourri of Key West
2007-07-16 19:15:00 Seen next to Louie's BackyardOn Angela StreetNew and old - everything in life has two sidesColors on Simonton StreetAn alley cat chillin' out in the street
Shift happens - a potpourri of amazing stats
2007-07-09 18:00:00 The video clip below is a cocktail of mind-boggling statistics. As John Mauldin remarked: “I think that we underestimate the accelerating pace of change we are going to see in the next 15 to 20 years. We will see more change in the coming decade than we saw all of last century. Think back just 20 years ...
Weekend Potpourri (Sunday Afternoon Edition)
2007-07-09 01:21:00 Girls get to wear better underwear than dudes. Also cute baby animals! (The Grand National Championships) … de Janeiro media center for the Pan American Games. Cherry Pit Spit Champ Reigns Anew (AP … ) No more biker gear, no more American football gear. Aiight? Estonians Rule in Wife-Carrying (Larry Brown Posted in ...
By: Pan-2007
Announcing Our Sister Site - e-Potpourri!
2007-06-23 14:04:00 We?ve thought long and hard as to when would be the best time to publicise our new site, as referred to a few posts back, and, after much head scratching, we?ve decided that there really is no time like the present. Besides, we?re very keen to hear what you think of the new design (which ...
Directions For Creating Potpourri
2007-06-07 20:38:00 1. Spread newspapers over your work area since oils can stain.2. On your work area, layout your bags of filler. You may want to have your toolds laid out. Group all of your flowers together by color, arrange the fruits and repeat with spices, cones and other ingredients.3. Line up your bottles of scents.4. Choose a potpourri theme, either by scent or decorative aesthetics.5. If your theme is a fragrance, choose a fixative that best represents your fragrance choice.6. In a bowl, pour a handful of fixative.7. Add 4 to 7 drops of fragrance, depending on your desired strength. Use a spoon to blend ingredients.8. Add fillers that match your theme.9. Use a spoon to blend the mixture together. Scoop into pitcher.10. Pour ingredients into a covered jar of your choice.11. Pack loosely at the top, cover with an airtight lid and shake.12. Store in a warm, dry place and shake the jar every few days.13. Allow the fixative, filler and fragrance cure for 2 to 4 weeks14. A...
General Materials & Tools For Potpourri
2007-06-07 20:33:00 According to Dawn Frankfort, author of Calming Crafts, recommends the following items for creating potpourri:FillersFixativesFragr-ance1 Large Non-plastic bowl1 Small Non-plastic bowl2 Non-plastic spoons1-quart pitcherglass jars - any sizeNewspaper**The author mentions that plastic will retain the scent of your potpourri. So for stronger scents use non-plastic bowls.
Punditbuzz Potpourri: Arms, Veganism, Katrina, the Farm Bill, and More
2007-05-21 14:27:00 Frida Berrigan says America is still number one in one thing: arms sales. America, she argues, has created a global attitude of arms consumerism—selling arms to countries that didn’t know they needed them or wanted them. The Washington Post asks if congress can create a farm bill without too much pork: “The farm bill can be a vehicle for investing heavily in important priorities such as rural
By: punditbuzz
Simmer Potpourri
2006-09-23 23:12:00 Simmer potpourri is a great way to fill your home with the wonderful scents of the Fall and the Holidays. Special potpourri simmer pots are sold, but you don't need one, all you need is a regular kitchen cooking pot. Just fill it with 1 quart of water and you can choose from an array of wonderful dried herbs, spices, and fruits to mix together and add to your pot. Simmer the mixture on your stove top for several hours and the pleasant aroma will waft through your home. As the potpourri simmers, add more water as needed. Simmer potpourri is also a great way to make your kitchen smell nice after you cook foods with particularly heavy unpleasant odors such as fish or garlic. You can make great fragrant combinations according to your liking. Below are some examples of what you can add to your simmer pot.-Orange slices-Apple slices-Lemon slices-Lime slices-Citrus peel-Cloves-Cinnamon Sticks-Allspice-Nutmeg-Bay leaves-Mint-Chamomile-Lemon verbena-Lavender-Rose petals-Pine needles-...
Simmer Potpourri
0000-00-00 00:00:00 Simmer potpourri is a great way to fill your home with the wonderful scents of the Fall and the Holidays. Special potpourri simmer pots are sold, but you don't need one, all you need is a regular kitchen cooking pot. Just fill it with 1 quart of water and you can choose from an array of wonderful dried herbs, spices, and fruits to mix together and add to your pot. Simmer the mixture on your stove top for several hours and the pleasant aroma will waft through your home. As the potpourri simmers, add more water as needed. Simmer potpourri is also a great way to make your kitchen smell nice after you cook foods with particularly heavy unpleasant odors such as fish or garlic.<BR><BR>&nbs-p; You can make great fragrant combinations according to your liking. Below are some examples of what you can add to your simmer pot.<BR><BR> -Orange slices<BR> -Apple slices<BR> -Lemon slices<BR> -Lime slices<BR> -Citr... |
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