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[?]Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
After posting my snow-shoveling-for-breakfast experience with Led Zeppelin, I had to find a video of them tearing it up on one of the songs I was groovin’ to, so here they are kickin’ the shit out of “Trampled Under Foot” in 1975.
Gotta love it!
Rock & Roll Breakfast: Led Zeppelin
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[?]Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
I had Led Zeppelin for breakfast this morning.
I awoke to several inches of freshly fallen snow on this beautiful freakin’ SPRING morning. And it wasn’t that light fluffy stuff, but the wet, backbreaking shit. Having lived most of my life here in the upper Midwest […]
David Bowie - Always One Step Ahead of the Rest of Us
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Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Way back on this date in 1999, David launched an Internet radio station, “The David Bowie Internet Radio Network” Their first show was Bowie’s introducing each of his favorite songs track by track.
You gotta admire that! He’s always been an avante garde kinda guy, but also […]
Shirt Pattern Alteration for Full Hips and Prominent Abdomen
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[?]Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Here are 2 simple pattern alterations that can be made to add extra room for a Prominent Abdomen (tummy) and/or Hips
After slashing and spreading the pattern the necessary amount, “true” the lines of the pattern….as shown by the black lines.
These changes add ease just where it […]
Freshkills Park
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[?]Submitted by everydaytrash
…has a blog!
via Frehskills2030 on Flickr
Weekend Discussion: Foreign Food
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
NOTE: This post will stay here until Sunday night. Posts for Saturday and Sunday morning go below this post.
Dear Aguanauts,
Discussion posts allow you to discuss your beliefs on a topic — to share your understanding, experience and opinions — without worrying about what’s right or what others think. […]
What’s Beneficial Use?
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
All over the western United States, water rights* are defined with “beneficial use” in mind. Section 2 of Article X (”Water”) of California’s Constitution says:
It is hereby declared that because of the conditions prevailing in this State the general welfare requires that the water resources of the State […]
Congrats to Wanda Jackson
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[?]Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
While I was adding some new music to my playlist at the bottom of this blog, I thought I would honor one of my favorite female rockabilly singers on her recent nomination to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Congrats to […]
Birds have wings
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[?]Submitted by The Birdcouple Blog
… and show up in the strangest places.
We went birding today, in the far, far wild, unspoiled, pristine environment … of an office park.
That’s right. An office park. We saw a life bird - a Harris’ Sparrow - at a bird feeder behind some corporate office […]
A new Eagle Scout
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[?]Submitted by Bird TLC Blog
Lisa and Petra surprised Devin Johnson (center) at his Eagle Scout induction ceremony yesterday. Then Mt. Redoubt surprised them by spreading a little ash. It’s my understanding that Devin is a third generation Eagle Scout.
Eagle Scouts do a lot for Bird TLC. They have built 75% of […]
Can You Get Drunk From Your Cosmetics?
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Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
The Right Brain’s rant:
A recent post on toners prompted this comment from one of the Beauty Brains community:
This article completely ignores toner products from natural cosmetic companies like Juice Beauty, Mychelle’s Apple Brightening Mist, Pangea Organics, Terressentials, Grateful Body and others. Some of these are alcohol-free and […]
Penny Stocks to Watch by Stock Analyzer for March 30th
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[?]Submitted by Stock Analyzer
Penny Stocks to Watch
Here are a few chart alerts for Monday March 30th
CENX - resistance at 2.50 and then a possible break to 3.00 and 3.40 which is the 50 MA line ahead. Support at 1.67 that we must hold over imo.
PWAV - Resistance at the double top […]
Market Scan for Small Cap Stocks on March 27, 2009
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[?]Submitted by Ducimus Plinius
Market Scan for small cap stocks
at the close of the markets on March 27, 2009
The table below identifies the stocks returned on my scan of the US markets for small capitalizations stocks likely to display the characteristics of stocks entering Phase II, as described by Stan Weinstein.
Under $5.00 […]
Experimental games at Frisco conference
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[?]Submitted by Gaming Briefs and Nostalgia Bits
At this year’s Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, experimental productions were a leading focus:
SAN FRANCISCO – Not every video game creator was musing about how to sell more hardware or craft more realistic virtual weaponry at the this week’s Game Developers Conference, the annual […]
The making of Conduit
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[?]Submitted by Gaming Briefs and Nostalgia Bits
This article tells about a new game for the Wii that’s yet another battle with aliens:
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - High Voltage studio’s Matt Corso says videogame lovers that think Nintendo’s family-friendly Wii consoles are for seniors and little siblings are in for a big surprise […]
Countdown to special Mammoth MVP Season Pass offer
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[?]Submitted by www.snowboard-women.com
I was recently very excited to hear about this special offer. On April 1, Mammoth Mountain will be offering its MVP season pass to EVERYBODY for $576, not just renewing members.
Backstory: A few years ago, Mammoth stopped selling this pass to just anyone, only offering it to renewing […]
Kelly Clark Takes Roxy Chicken Jam Pipe Title
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[?]Submitted by liv2ride
Photo courtesty of TTR
On a perfect Mammoth Moutain bluebird day, West Dover, Vermont’s, Kelly Clark continued her women’s world halfpipe dominance at the Roxy Chicken Jam. With her win Kelly moved into the top 3 in overall points for the Women’s TTR overall championship. Kelly’s winning run […]
Okemo Joey Jam Results
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[?]Submitted by liv2ride
Ludlow, Vt. – On Saturday. March 28, Okemo Mountain Resort hosted its inaugural Joey Jam, a competition that celebrated some of the slopes’ most conspicuous skiers and snowboarders. Steven Kelly, of Ludlow, Vt., took top honors and drove away in the grand prize, a purple haze 1992, 25th […]
getting a few things done around the office
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[?]Submitted by redstone underground
A winter of slow days is not good, but a few slow days in Spring are always welcome. I’ve been spending the last few days getting some work done. Fun stuff, too.
I got Jefe’s wheel rebuilt. It’s 8 speed Campy Record on a Mavic XCP33 rim. Talk about […]
Top 5 Reasons Dad’s Love Turbulence Training
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[?]Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Guest post today from a Turbulence Training user from San Paolo, Brazil, and father of two young children, giving us the Top 5 Reasons Dad’s Love the Turbulence Training workouts.
“When I found Turbulence Training, I knew it was for me. TT features several things that appeal […]
Bootcamp Fat Loss Party for Women!
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[?]Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Check out this cool story about the fat loss party for women that is being held in Australia!
“Hi Craig, It all started at the beginning of 2008. It was going to be a year of getting fit and healthy as my youngest of three children was to […]
Book Club Wrap Up: Book Clubs as Cheap Entertainment
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[?]Submitted by BOOKS ON THE BRAIN
Sheri, our bartender
With our economy in the gutter, I’m looking for ways to have fun on a budget. Spring break is coming up and we have no plans to go anywhere, so we’ll be riding bikes, having picnics, going to the library, using coupons for […]
Well-Seasoned Reader Challenge Roundup #12
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[?]Submitted by Book Nut
I’ve decided, for the sake of continuity, to extend the deadline for the challenge to April 4th, so I can keep with my Sunday roundup posts. The final reviews, finishers, and winner(s) will be announced on Sunday, April 5th.
This week’s quote is by Ruth Reichl, because Amira reminded […]
Stealing Heaven
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[?]Submitted by Book Nut
by Elizabeth Scott
ages: 14+
First sentence: “My first memory is staring through a window into a house that isn’t mine.”
Met Danielle. She’s eighteen, and she has been stealing things her whole life. Lest you think this is because she’s some miscreant (there’s some satisfaction that comes with using that […]
Flygirl
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[?]Submitted by Book Nut
by Sherri L. Smith
ages: 12+
First sentence: “It’s a Sunday afternoon, and the phonograph player is jumping like a clown in a parade the way Jolene and I are dancing.”
Ida Mae Jones has always wanted to fly. Ever since she was put behind the wheel (is it a wheel?) […]
