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Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Knocking from Inside Blog
A “true” Petrarchan octave (abbaabba) is difficult to pull off in English. (Alert readers will observe that I only managed it in “Watercolors” with the aid of a slightly slant rhyme– “should” shouldn’t really rhyme with “blood/flood/mud”.)
But the modified Petrarchan octave, abbacddc, isn’t any more difficult […]
Watercolors
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[?]Submitted by Knocking from Inside Blog
The Colorado runs as red as blood
with silts eroded from the sandstone heights
and colored clays, the beds of ammonites
that swim bewildered in this saltless flood.
And Mississippi, synonym for “mud”,
renowned for earth-consuming appetites,
is thick with loess and powdered dolomites
and prairie soils run where water should.
Columbia is fed […]
Are Your Routine Changes Distressing Your Pet?
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[?]Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
In today’s chaotic world, combined with the unsteady state of the economy, more and more people are being forced to alter their lifestyles – whether that means taking on a second job to make ends meet or cutting back on little luxuries.
Regardless of the personal sacrifices, […]
Classroom tensions and guerrilla warfare
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[?]Submitted by Denerstein Unleashed
Two noteworthy movies hit theaters in Denver this weekend as they slowly make their way around the country. A few words on each:
BACK TO SCHOOL FOR A LESSON IN MODERN EDUCATION
I wrote about “The Class” on this blog in connection with the Starz Denver Film Festival. You can […]
Fantasy Hockey Players of the Day - 2/25/09
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[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
2/25/09
Shutouts
Martin Biron - 34 Saves
Marc-Andre Fleury - 21 Saves
Hat Tricks
None
3-Point Club
None
Double Lamp Lighters (Two Goals)
Henrik Zetterberg
Fantasy Basketball Players of the Day - 2/25/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
2/25/09
30 Point Club
Devin Harris - 42 Points
Tony Parker - 39 Points
Chauncey Billups - 33 Points
Hedo Turkoglu - 33 Points
Nate Robinson - 32 Points
Marvin Williams - 31 Points
David West - 30 Points
Zach Randolph - 30 Points
Chairman of the Boards (12+ Rebounds)
Dwight Howard - 21 Boards
Tyson Chandler - […]
Fantasy Baseball Bounceback Players - Pitchers
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[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Here’s a look at some Pitchers who should bounce back this year.
Josh Beckett - Beckett struggled through injuries to a 12-10, 4.03 ERA season in 2008. The encouraging news is despite not having his typical stuff, he still managed 172 Ks and a 1.19 WHIP. […]
Power Meters — What’s the Big Deal?
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[?]Submitted by Total Cycling Performance Blog
Power meters have revolutionized the way cyclists train and race. Every professional team uses them as their primary training tool, and more and more citizen racers and weekend warriors are making the investment every day and reaping the rewards.
The goal of any cyclist is to […]
Memories….
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[?]Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
This is a bit personal, but what the hey. I am listening to a Zeppelin song right now that always rushes me back to a very specific place in time:
It was 1980. I had been living in Oregon for year. I was there because I had […]
Washington D. C. Quarter Honors Duke Ellington
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[?]Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
The U. S. Mint’s series honoring all fifty states on the reverse side of its quarters is nearing its end but not before Washington D.C. was finally represented.
Today, the third installment of The Musical Art Gallery, Bloggerhythm’s occasional series discussing music related artwork, features the new Duke Ellington […]
8 Tips for Masering Portion Control
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[?]Submitted by ABSolution4 Her Blog
Eating healthy, especially when you are used to eating whatever you want, can be overwhelming at first. What do I eat? How often do I eat? How long should I wait before/after exercising to eat again? You know the drill. However, the best thing to master first […]
A Favorite…Textured Silk/Hemp Prince Seam Shirt
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[?]Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
This shirt style is a perennial favorite among many of my clients.
Made from a richly textured blend of silk and hemp, this original design features a “Prince Seam”, a narrow band collar, pewter buttons, and angle edge cuffs and pocket.
SEWING NOTES: Fabric from Hemp Traders, Interfaced […]
Twenty8Twelve Autumn/Winter 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection
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[?]Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Filed Under Alexander McQueen, Central Saint Martins, Fashion News, Fashion Week, Fashion Week News, London Fashion Week, Twenty8Twelve
Savannah and Sienna Miller’s Twenty8Twelve line made its catwalk debut at London Fashion Week on February 22nd. Showing it’s 2009 autumn/winter ready-to-wear collection, Twenty8Twelve held its own amongst other […]
Water in Focus
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
I met one of the Outside the Lens organizers of this interesting project [.doc]:
Water in Focus… calls students to action as they examine environmental justice issues centered on the theme of water… in San Diego [where] they explore the issues of water conservation, water shortage, water pollution, and […]
Learn Something!
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
UC Berkeley Extension is offering these courses:
Short, Intensive Water Management Courses
Practical Water Sensitive Urban Design Toolkit - February 28 in San Francisco
Overview and Sustainability of California River Ecosystems - March 5 and 6 in Berkeley
California Water Management Practices and Sustainability - March 13 in Berkeley
California Hydrology - March […]
Community Support
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
This text (via JWP) is from a county manager out in the western part of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan after a severe snow storm last winter:
Up here in the Northern part of Michigan we just recovered from a Historic event — may I even say a “Weather […]
Green Laces
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
Green Laces has a two-part business strategy:
Make a promise to the planet
Wear green laces and show that you’re a fan of the planet.
As Natalie would say: Just do it!
Bottom Line: The only way to save the planet is to change individual behavior. Change yours — and help people […]
Video Game Review: 50 Cent Blood on the Sand
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[?]Submitted by Video Gaming Blog
Written by Michael Vass
In the world of video gaming there is the latest release from former crack dealer 50 cent. In yet another attempt to create an image beyond the sell-out corporate minstrel, 50 cent has put out 50 cent: Blood on the Sand. It is a […]
Relax, Rejuvenate, Restore :: Bath Rituals From Deep Steep.
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[?]Submitted by Organic Beauty View Blog
When life gets hectic, baths are my saving grace. Baths act as a small window of serenity and peace when my day becomes bogged down with work, activities, and stress. It is a rare chance to close my eyes, breathe deep, and be still, even if […]
Sun Sinners Rejoice: NIA24
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Despite the less than inspired name, this new skin care brand is promising great things for those who didn’t heed the sunscreen warnings and are now seeing the signs of damage. Hyper-pigmentation (dark spots that form over time and become more obvious with age), wrinkles and texture […]
Cargo At Sainsbury’s
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Canadian beauty brand, CARGO, and Sainsbury’s have been knocking about together for a while now, but at last it’s no longer the secret that it was. With just a small selection at a sparse number of branches, there was very little in the press about it. Now, […]
Poppy King’s Big Bang Theory
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Hmm - fuller lips without the sting? Sounds too good to be true. But self styled Lipstick Queen, Poppy King’s latest creation promises exactly that. Generally, lip plumpers contain ingredients such as cinnamon, menthol or camphor to irritate the delicate lip skin and cause swelling, which when […]
Custom Wine Cellars in California and Arizona
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[?]Submitted by Food and Wine Blog
After the Vine Wine Cellars is a provider of the finest quality, handcrafted wine cellar racking and cooling systems for the serious wine collector. Each cellar is custom designed to fit each client’s specific needs and desired storage space. The finished cellar design and completed installation […]
Would you watch octuplet mom porn?
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[?]Submitted by Hollywood Gossip Blog
Written by Michael Vass
The word you are looking for is inconceivable. And if you say it in much the way that Wallace Shaw did in the unforgettable Princess Bride, that will pretty much sum it up.
What else could there be to say about the mother of octuplets, […]
2-26-09 Daily Small Cap Market News and Stock Highlights from SmallCapVoice.com
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[?]Submitted by SmallCapVoice.com
Stocks rise on governments commitment to further aid the banking sector
Stocks rose Thursday, extending a back-and-forth pattern shown throughout the week, as investors set aside some of their worries about the financial system as governments stepped up efforts to help struggling banks. The gyrations are revealing investors’ indecision rather […]
