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Santa: See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Do No Math
DefendingSanta.com follows up on the sad story of corruption in the world of professional Santas. Last year a business running a Santa convention took funds supposedly for a non-profit group through the sale of Santa Claus Oath plaques. The business, Jolly Old Elf LLC who operates the convention under the...
A wide variety of media reports indicate that scams using Santa Claus are on the rise. A number of “Santa services” can now be purchased online and offline promising letters, phone calls, emails, videos or personalized chats with Santa. But some parents are reporting that some of these service providers...
Defending Santa.com Warns Against Santarchy
Defending Santa.com is once again decrying a foul portrayal of Santa Claus. This time the offending parties belong to a rowdy San Francisco crowd fueled by alcohol — and each of the participants will be dressed as Santa Claus. “It is a sad commentary on society when a sacred figure...
Real Christmas Trees Declared Greener Than Artificial Trees
It may not sound like “tree-hugging,” but cutting down a real tree for Christmas is actually greener than going with the artificial kind, one scientist says. “It is a little counterintuitive to people,” said Clint Springer, a biologist at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Because of concerns over deforestation around...
Brian Stokes Mitchell Christmas Concert with Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Air on PBS
It probably takes a lot to thrill a Tony-winning singer-actor whom The New York Times once dubbed “the last leading man,” but Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell admits he was really excited to be part of “Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell and Edward Hermann,” a...
Santa Facebook Video Spreads Virus
Apparently Santa Claus has determined that every user on Facebook is naughty, and for Christmas they are all getting a computer virus as opposed to the traditional lump of coal. The spammers are at it again on the popular Facebook social network. According to Panda Security, the new computer virus...
Luxury Holiday Guide Blog
Enjoy the life of the upper classes with a holiday at the Ascot Races – enjoy the Sport of Kings. You too can be in the lap of luxury, away from the bustle of urban, city lifestyle. Enjoy your days speculating upon the fortunes of the horses and your evenings sampling...
If you want a luxury Holiday why not try some of the less traveled corners of the globe, instead of joining in the rat-race and going to the usual locations such as St Tropez, Bermuda or Hawaii. This week I’m going to recommend the Turks & Caicos Islands to put a...
Cardiff Bay [or as it was then called Cardiff Docks] was once upon a time the largest single coal exporting venue in the world. Now that there is not so much demand for Welsh coal as there once was the decision was made to develop the area for commerce &...
Shopping Holidays in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, the Capital City of Scotland, is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, because of both its architecture and its greenery. In between the city’s two main streets, Princes Street and the Royal Mile, lies the resplendant Princes Street Gardens, all lying under the gaze of the magnificence of...
You don’t have to go to the other side of the world to have a luxury holiday. Britain has many 5-star hotels, most within driving distance of the majority of the population. If you want serious luxury what could be finer than one of the fine castles in the Highlands of...
Luxury Midlands Holidays and not Birmingham Prices
Feel like a break to see the glorious heart of England? Want to see Shakespeare’s country, without staying in a big city and paying city prices? If you want to stay in the centre of England in comfort, but don’t like the idea of city centre prices. There are many options...
Hanukkah News
Back off daycares, Jewish group asks
What's a religious daycare centre? The question has arisen since Quebec Family Minister Tony Tomassi vowed Wednesday to stamp out religious instruction in publicly subsidized daycares....
Hanukkah in Modern Hebrew, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE....
Canon Answers Nikon With Its Own Instant Rebate Sale
They've definitely got Nikon beat in the sheer variety of lenses that qualify for the instant rebate, and they are even including two flashes in the lineup....
Tony Sachs: Rock N' Roll Menorah: Jimi Hendrix And His "New" Album
Why is Jimi Hendrix like a menorah? Well, that legendary ancient candleabra in the Holy Temple supposedly had only enough oil to burn for a single evening, but wound up going strong for eight nights, a miracle that Jews throughout the world commemorate every Hanukkah....
Latke or Hamentashen? The Debate Continues
Esteemed colleagues and clergyit is an honor to be invited here tonight and an honor to be included among the many participants of previous latke-hamentaschen debates....
The Unlikely Rise of the Jewish Vampire
Published February 24, 2010, issue of March 05, 2010 . I never cared much for vampires....
The Family Yak
Mrs Claus revisits Nina Amir, Move Forward Courageously
”Special Best of Series” Mrs Claus revisits Nina Amir Our regular expert at making life & holidays meaningful & spiritful no matter what your beliefs! Today Nina Enlightens us about how to move through FEAR that can imprison you! Discover how to confidently & joyously move forward Courageously Even when life...
Idaho Story Time – My Brother’s Keeper
“Families are like fudge – mostly sweet with a few nuts.” Author Unknown Welcome to Idaho Story Time. Today’s story is about two brothers, one who shot the other and why. Not my brother’s Keeper. What do you think should happen to a man who purposely shot...
Mrs Claus revisits Will Bowen, A Complaint Free World
”Special Best of Series” Mrs Claus revisits Will Bowen who’s appeared on Oprah & Media World Wide! Author of “A Complaint Free World” One of the Most Powerful Transformational Books of our time! Discover the tool that WILL change Your world! Millions have benefited – You can too! ...
Mrs. Claus visits Martyn Jones , Discover the ‘hidden’ forces
Mrs Claus visits Martyn Jones Integrative Life Coach Professional! Discover the ‘hidden’ forces within you that make YOU your own worst enemy! How to overcome self destruction & self sabotage by understanding your ‘Shadow’ so you can live a magical life & fulfill your dreams! Discover the Transformative powers of...
Mrs. Claus Visits Peter Melton – The Secret of the Valentines Angel
Mrs Claus visits Peter Melton Author, Master Story Teller & Spiritual/Peace Activist Whose work is shifting personal & global consciousness. Today Peter will read his Valentines Story “The Secret of the Valentines Angel” & Discuss Insights & Wisdom we can gain from this holiday! “Conversations with Mrs Claus” Weekly...
KarmaDharma Radio with Suzanne: interview with activist-songwriter-musician Derrick Ashong
Derrick Ashong and I jump into a dialogue about his song, FightOn, from the new album by his group, Soulfege. Our conversation effortlessly explores the innovations that should be celebrated as they emerge and develop from Africa—shifting our perception of what truly exists in Africa. Click here to LISTEN to part...
Halloween News
Carva White, candyman preacher, gets 12 years for arson scheme
Carva White set a church on fire. Until Gods gets a hold of him, he'll be in prison....
Riverview woman disputes harassment claims over Halloween decorations
Kristy Elizabeth Deaton said she never harassed her Riverview neighbor, and in an interview she denied each point in a civil complaint filed against her that alleges she slandered Ellen Salama....
Jakks Launches Alice in Wonderland Halloween Costumes
Halloween is several months away from Jakks Pacific is already showing off a new line of costumes based on characters from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland movie....
Guest Post: Tom Angleberger on The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
By Tom Angleberger This story is sort of like a fairytale. It really begins when I was kid....
Nea makes reading a party with a purposea Mark Guydish Opinion
Say what you will about teacher unions and, oh boy, people will say some nasty stuff the National Education Association deserves unqualified praise for the annual "Read Across America Day," celebrated for the 13th year last Tuesday in schools throughout the region....
"Clash of the Titans" Movie to Premiere on April 2, 2010
One of the biggest movie blockbusters of 2010 is about to explode at the local cinema....
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I already made these brown sugar cookies for the Hanukkah party (Dec. 2009), but I decided to make t...
The Zionist Matrix of Power in America
The Jewish Matrix of Power in America – narrated by Dr. David Duke Hanukkah Hypocrisy : http:/...
SILK SCREENED: Jay Electronica & Jay Elect Hanukkah...
I had to throw this together, burn a screen and print one for myself… I got the file to send y...
“Just like what Nazi Germany did to the Jews, so liberal America is now doing to the evangelic...
We need a bigger Groundhog Day holiday
Groundhog Day has always been the neglected holiday. But why? Is it because Groundhog Day jumps in...
WRAPPED CANDLES are an excellent host/hostess gift to give for Hanukkah. Here I use a little glue to...
Real Christmas
Only Half of Christmas Shopping is Completed
Here we are a week before Christmas — and we’re not even half done with our shopiing. In a survey released Wednesday, the National Retail Federation said the average person had completed just 46.7% of their holiday shopping by the second week of December. That’s slightly less than the 47.1% completed...
Here is Christmas decorating done right — red-neck style! Central Iowa has had many versions of the Christmas truck over the last 25 years. Here’s how it began. Kris Marshall was carrying a generator and some Christmas lights to his church in his $50 used truck. Much like peanut butter and...
The 12 Days of Christmas Costs a Little More This Year
Christmas will be only modestly more expensive this year, according to a study out Monday, as prices for everything from partridges to pear trees declined in the weak economy. The total cost to buy all of the items named in “The 12 Days of Christmas” song increased by just 0.9% this...
Hotel Firm Offers to House Mother-in-Laws for Christmas
A hotel chain has promised families a stress-free solution to hosting the in-laws over Christmas in Great Britain, Sky News reported. Holiday Inn is offering a special room rate for mothers-in-law during the festive period, so that families can have a break from each other. Relatives can check their partner’s mother into...
Can You Objectively Watch Disney’s ‘A Christmas Carol’?
The world wide media clamoring for Disney’s new release of “A Christmas Carol” is marketing for a movie like few of us have ever seen. Not only has the train been criss-crossing North America for six months but now they have hijacked the flip switching of London’s Christmas lights as...
Disney Hijacks London’s Christmas Lights
It’s a movie and what’s worse — it’s a movie that has been made and remade probably more than any other movie in history. But that isn’t stopping Disney from hyping their new 3-D instant classic A Christmas Carol. They have paid off three premiere London neighborhoods to coordinate their...
Halloween Costume Blog
You’ve got a very important date!
You’ve got a very important date!! And don’t be late! That date is to be part of the new, 3 Dimensional version of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland! This movie has a release date of Friday, March 5th and is getting immense press. The plot involves Alice, now 19 years old, returning...
Coloring Up Your Days to Spring
Though Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, spring is still just around the corner. Peek around, get out of the cold, white dreariness of winter and think color! On March 17th, think Green for St. Patrick’s Day. Become the iconic St. Patrick’s Day leprechaun with the Leprechaun Costume Kit that...
What to Look Forward to this February
Keeping warm and busy during the month of February with its many holidays and events to think and plan for can be fun. Start the month off right by being in the RED. February 5th is National Red Day. Wear this color to show your support for the fight against...
The New Beauty and the Beast 2010
For all the littlest Disney Princesses: Look for the new release of the February 12, 2010 3D version of Beauty and the Beast. This Walt Disney Classic movie returns to the big screen in Disney 3D, introducing a whole new generation to this award winning Disney animated classic. This timeless story...
What 2010 Movies Hold in Store for Party Costumes & Halloween Costumes
The New Year has finally arrived! Since the arrival of 2010. we have already begun seeing the newest and hottest movie costumes and TV costumes, which look to make to make 2010 one of the best costume years yet! With the latest sensation Avatar, you will be seeing many new products...
Happy New Year — Costume Contest Winners!
2010 is right around the corner and no matter how you’re planning to ring in the New Year, I think we can all agree that we’re ready for a fresh start. But before we leave 2009 behind, we’ve got some important business to take care of! For the last couple months,...
Kwanzaa News
A Band for the Ages -- All of Them
Halloween was barely over when the red and green emerged on store shelves, GAP hipsters began dancing across our TV screens to remixed holiday standards, and toy catalogues from the A1 4ber plastic-and-batteries to the A1 4ber crunchy-wooden-wholesome started flowing daily into our mailboxes....
Chuck Davis Celebrates Kwanzaa
I have never met a family that actually celebrated Kwanzaa. Have you? But perhaps Williams commencement speaker Chuck Davis does ....
JANUARY has gone and here we are in February. According to my calendar, we have to wait another 12 months for another chance to celebrate the end of Kwanzaa , a New Zealand and Scottish bank holiday, Martin Luther King Jr Day , Burns Night, Australia Day and Holocaust Memorial...
South Euclid celebrates Kwanzaa
Above, the South Euclid Community Center, 1370 Victory Drive, was decked out in red, black and green for a Kwanzaa celebration held Dec....
Kwanzaa celebration enforces recommitment
From Dec. 26, 2009, through Jan. 1, 2010, the cultural celebration of Kwanzaa, which means first fruits, was celebrated at the Wayman D. Palmer Community YMCA....
The Kansas City Black United Front, in partnership with the American Jazz Museum, will sponsor its 28th Annual Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration from December 26 through January 1t....
Thanksgiving News
Man, 20, guilty in friend's death Young man pleads guilty to manslaughter in DUI-related death
A young Stafford man who killed one of his friends while driving drunk early Thanksgiving pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter yesterday....
Turkey recipes to welcome spring
Weather's changing, which means time to think of spring cleaning - including clearing out all those rich and heavy comfort foods....
Brunswick man gets 12-15 years for molesting child
Published: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 1:26 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 1:26 p.m. A Brunswick County man was sentenced to 12 to 15 years in prison Thursday for sexually molesting a 5-year-old girl in Leland last Thanksgiving....
45-foot Excursion: Girlfriend brings Orlando man home from jail in style
Anthony Lee Sears finished his latest sentence Thursday and left the Orange County Jail in style - in the back of a long, white limousine....
Thieves feed dogs to get into house
Nearly every house on a block of Rockwood Road has been burglarized since Thanksgiving, and neighbors hardly know what to do anymore....
Police say they have Thanksgiving killer
The Lee County Sheriff's Office today charged Manuel Anthony Rodriguez, 29, in the Thanksgiving night shooting death of Alejandro Sanchez....
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Unity (Umoja): A Family Tree For Family Unity
We can help to create and maintain family unity by learning and rehearsing our family tree. In “Kwan...
Black History Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
We are presenting this Black History Quiz to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your kno...
WORD perfunctory [per-fuhngk-tuh-ree] adj. 1. performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superfic...
By Adriane Mc Cray On the evening of December 3, 2009, students, faculty and alumni of the Universit...
Euro-Centricity Isn't Racism, But Afro-Centricity And Kwanzaa Are?
By H. Lewis Smith (1/4/10) Kwanzaa celebrations seem to be an enigma to many blacks, and some feel t...
one winter break in college, i glanced over a diatribe in the NY Post about kwanzaa. the editorial u...
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I can’t believe it’s been so long since I a posted on the blog, had disconnected my came...
Happy Monday! This week’s challenge over at Sparkle’s Christmas card challenge blog is...
1 John 1:1 (NIV) ~ “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with...
Happy Thanksgiving! John turned 13!!! Aunt Sue sent a camera. (Thank you!!!) We took a...
Celebrating holidays with young children is lots of fun. They believe in the magic of them, and have...
EM: The springtime religious holidays are nearly upon us, and I am feeling the pressure. EW: Why, wh...
Thanksgiving News
Man charged In Thanksgiving homicide
Man charged In Thanksgiving homicide...
New details emerge about Tiger Woods' Thanksgiving car crash
New details emerge about Tiger Woods' Thanksgiving car crash...
Fort Myers man charged in Thanksgiving homicide
Fort Myers man charged in Thanksgiving homicide...
Rocco Nacino fulfills promise to hold thanksgiving party for his StarStruck V supporters
Rocco Nacino fulfills promise to hold thanksgiving party for his StarStruck V supporters...
Fort Myers man charged in Thanksgiving shooting death
Fort Myers man charged in Thanksgiving shooting death...
Police say they have Thanksgiving killer
Police say they have Thanksgiving killer...
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St. Patty's Block Party @ Loggia Sports Lounge
Join Sarah Pepper at Loggia Sports Lounge in Sugar Land for the HOTTEST St. Patrick’s Day part...
The Irish Hospice Foundation offices including the Therese Brady library will be closed for the St P...
Another good reason to go green! Kids wearing anything green on St. Patrick’s Day will get in ...
Bellydancing in Tokyo...
Get Your Next Trip Arranged by Sitting at Your Home
Lufthansa is one of the most renowned airline companiesThis airline has been providing safe and comf...
Porcelain painting / Pinturas de porcelana / Peintures de porcelaine
Made on courses – porcelain paintings. These were on display in April on one adult education collage...
New Year's Day/Eve News
Khamenei tells Iranians to shun Persian festival of fire
TEHRAN: Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday urged Iranians to shun next week's Persian fire festival as an un-Islamic event, which causes 'a lot of harm'. Seven people have already been reported killed in the run-up to the festival, ISNA news agency said, quoting a police chief....
Only 12% succeed in keeping their New Year's resolutions! - The VICHY ...
Only 12% succeed in keeping their New Year's resolutions! - The VICHY Best Health Challenge will help Canadian women stick to their goals to live better & feel great MONTREAL , March 8 /CNW Telbec/ - Best Health has partnered with VICHY to present Canadian women with a unique opportunity...
New Year Means New Look for Many Los Angeles Breast Enhancement Patients
As 2010 begins, many women are pursuing their resolution to look and feel their best with cosmetic surgery in Los Angeles, especially with breast enhancement procedures such as breast augmentation and breast lift....
12:26 Ex-TV reporter to fight for seat
Former TV journalist Fearghal McKinney announcing his intention to stand for the SDLP in the coming general election Former TV journalist Fearghal McKinney has admitted he has a fight on his hands to win a Westminster seat after announcing his intention to stand for the SDLP in the coming general...
Trial ordered in Jan. 1 Pa. crash that killed 2
A suburban Philadelphia man has been ordered to stand trial in a crash on I-95 early New Year's morning that killed two people and injured a third....
What New Year's Resolution to Exercise?
That's the usual cycle at most gyms. In January, they're full of resolute exercisers who start falling off ... oh about now ... "Do you have a tough time sticking to a New Year's resolution to exercise?", we ask one gym goer....
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R.I.P. Peter Graves (Mission Impossible)
Peter Graves passed away today at the age of 83. http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b171677_peter_graves_star_of_mission_impossible.html Most will......
A movie for every occassion: Easter
I've got a copy of the First Easter rabbit, Its the Easter beagle Charlie Brown, The Easter Bunny is comin to town, & yogi the Easter bear. Lookin......
Just got back from Target & walmart. Have to say I am kinda disappointed. While target had a small selection of Easter dvd's (including a copy of......
Happy Birthday Sdkluger (March 12th)!!!!
Image: http://www.totallypimpedout.net/Graphics/Birthday/thumbs/Happy_Birthday.gif I hope you had a Happy Birthday!!!...
If you happen to have read my posts on some of the games and music threads you may have asked yourself "Who is the Move?" If you live across......
'Lost Boys" Star Corey Haim dead at 38!
Loved him in the 80's and probably watched all his movies. His mother is reporting he had "flulike symptoms before the incident". My thoughts and......
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multitude monday: UMBRELLA DAYS
#668 UMBRELLA DAYS I checked the garden in the evening and saw nothing. Next morning, bulbs (dozen...
Hmm… Telat 10 hari, dan masih ’satu strip’ saja! Tadinya mau menggerutu dan protes...
A Prayer of Thanksgiving - March 14, 2010
Dear Family and Friends, Please take a moment to pray with us. Father, The weekend has been fairly...
*Hubby celebrates another birthday * Eight years we didn’t think we’d have * For son...
Last night I cried. Overwhelmed by emotion, I was sad, elated, confused, and oh so thankful. I have...
What I want to say a lot of times are in fact, not reflected on this blog. So, actually, we cannot r...
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Get Ready for St Patrick's Day
Get Ready for St Patrick’s Day and Digital Scrapbooking! Take a moment and learn about my fami...
Daily Art: Easter Egg Assembly Line
Jenna Paints Easter Eggs We have 3 trips between now and Easter so I thought we’d get a head s...
Valentine Recipe Books and Digital Scrapbooking
Valentine Recipe Books and Digital Scrapbooking Here is how you can make a Valentine Recipe Book! Ge...
Departure Port - San Juan, Puerto Rico
MSC Lirica tied up at Pier 1, Old San Juan Introduction to San Juan, Puerto Rico In 1508 the Spanish...
Valentine's Day Cards (2010) Today, Jason, Jenna and I made Valentine’s Day cards –...
Snap shot. Standing at the card rack looking for non-smarmy sentiments for husband, adult children...
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History of the Ides of March: Who should Beware?
HISTORY OF THE IDES OF MARCH According to the ancient Roman calendar, the ides fell on the 13th of the month with the exception of the months March, May, July, and October, when it fell on the 15th. It was on March 15, 44 B.C. that the Roman dictator Julius Caesar was...
History of Daylight Saving Time – Why do we Spring forward?
HISTORY OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME It seems like only yesterday that we discussed the end of Daylight Saving Time, or DST, a brilliant campaign to convince people that we’re getting more daylight each day, when in reality we’ve simply changed our clocks and then forgotten about it within two weeks....
History of Ash Wednesday: Where does the ash come from?
HISTORY OF ASH WEDNESDAY In the Western church the first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday from the ceremonial use of ashes, as a symbol of penitence, in the service prescribed for the day. The custom is still retained in the Roman Catholic Church as well as the Anglican, Episcopal...
History of Mardi Gras: Why is it called Fat Tuesday?
HISTORY OF MARDI GRAS In French, Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday” and is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday as a last “fling” prior to the 40 days of Lent which precede Easter. Lent is a word that comes from the Middle English word “lente” which means “springtime” — so named...
HISTORY OF SHROVE MONDAY The Monday before Ash Wednesday is known as Shrove Monday. The three days before Ash Wednesday is also known as “Shrovetide,” starting with Quinguagesima Sunday and ending on Mardi Gras. Quinguagesima meant the fiftieth day before Easter, or specifically the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday which marked...
History of Presidents Day: More than just Washington and Lincoln?
HISTORY OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY During my lifetime, two American holidays got consolidated into one. In 1971, both Lincoln’s Birthday on February 12 and Washington’s Birthday on February 22 became a single Federal holiday, Presidents Day — alternately spelled President’s Day or Presidents’ Day — to be observed on the third...