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American Conservative Union Rating's
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Clarence Thomas
Biography: Clarence Thomas has lived a life riddled with irony and contradictions. Although he has opposed racial preference and affirmative action programs, he nonetheless benefited from them. As a young student, Thomas entered the College of the Holy Cross, a Jesuit institution in Massachusetts, after the school began a black recruitment program. Thomas was the beneficiary of a similar minority program a few years later at Yale Law School. As a young lawyer, Thomas aimed at a career outside the ambit of civil rights. However, for his effort, he earned appointment as the heard of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. And racial preference ultimately explained Thomas's appointment to the Supreme Court. Although President George Bush stated that he chose Thomas for his legal qualifications, it would take conscious effort to ignore the political pressures on Bush to name a black candidate after the retirement of Thurgood Marshall, the Court's first and only black justice. ...
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http://www.elegantcheesecakes.com/ The most beautiful Cake's I have ever seen but the site wont let me copy pics to my blog to show you! So just go check it out!
Lovely, I want to MAKE!!!!
http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/stitch-diva-silken-scabbard-sweater-p-2588.html Silken Scabbard Sweater Kit $175.00 This fitted, sculptural raglan is a top-down, seamless design that almost knits itself. Most of the work is easy stockinette, while visual detail is added through deftly engineered cables at the raglan and sides to shape and enhance. Options for short sleeves (pictured in Silver Fox) and long sleeves (pictured in Blackberry Fudge) are included; pair the short-sleeved version with Stitch Diva's Opera-Length Wristlets (pattern available for purchase separately) for a beautiful, unique fashion statement. Skill level is Intermediate. For Bust 31.25" (33", 35", 36.75", 41", 45", 49"), size XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X), this kit includes 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins of Jade Sapphire 6-Ply Cashmere (100% Mongolian Cashmere; 150yds/55g) for the short-sleeved version and 7 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins for the long-sleeved version. Select col...
How Cute!
http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/noni-vintage-p-2624.html Noni Vintage Bag $8.30 (pattern) These two bags conjure up images of a bygone era, when ladies wore gloves as a matter of course. These bags are easy to knit, easy to felt and easy to finish. The flaps that enclose the purse frame are knitted as part of the bag. Then simply sew the flaps around the frame (even when the bag is damp) for a lovely silhouette. Difficulty level is Intrepid Beginner. Knit and felt the Large Vintage Bag with about 1050 yards of Worsted Weight Feltable Yarn. Approximate finished dimensions are 9.5" (23.75cm) wide x 4.5" (11.25cm) deep x 10.5" (26.25cm) high. Knit and felt the Small Vintage Bag with about 400-420 yards of Worsted Weight Feltable Yarn. Approximate finished dimensions are 6" (15cm) wide x 4.5" (11.25cm) deep x 6" (15cm) high. You will need US 11 (8mm) 24" Circular Needles, a Tapestry Needle, sewing needle and thread, Stitch Markers, a Snap Purse Fr...
Christmas Stockings
Christmas Stockings is an exclusive e-book from Interweave. These beautiful holiday designs were taken from a collection of stockings, Christmas Stockings: Holiday Treasures to Knit by Elaine Lipson (Interweave, 2001), a popular book no longer available. The difficulty of patterns range from beginning designs to master the easy technique of sock knitting, to unique designs any experienced knitter will love. $14.95ebook Stocking patterns included in the Christmas Stockings e-book include: Sock Monkey Stocking, by Linda Ligon The Chubby Sock (pictured on cover), by Lynn Gates Village of Kirbla Estonian Stocking, by Nancy Bush Counterpane and Lace Stocking, by Susan Strewn Bailey Hugs and Kisses Aran Stocking, by Dee Lockwood Celtic Christmas Fair Isle Stocking, by Ron Schweitzer and the Austrian Alpine Treasure, by Candace Eisner Strick http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Patterns/Christmas-Stockings-7-Classic-Holiday-Treasures-to-Knit.html?
I WANT THIS BOOK!
Knitting Little Luxuries: Beautiful Accessories to Knit Price: $21.95 By:Louisa Harding (Paperback) ISBN- 978-1-59668-054-8 128 Pages Dimensions- 8 1/2 X 9 Beautiful stuff!
I think these are so cool!
Secret Perfume Floss, what a neat idea! Enjoy the pleasures of aroma therapy as you stitch your favorite needlework piece with DMC's NEW and innovative, limited edition "Secret Perfume" Floss. Savor the delicate fragrance of a newly blossomed rose, freshen up to the tangy scent of a juicy lemon or indulge in the pleasures of chocolate with this beautiful collection of 12 DMC "Secret Perfume" Cotton Embroidery Floss Colors. http://www.shopdmc.com/spec117scentassts.html
Baby Signs Pop-Up Book Handsigned by Kyle, Robert & Matt
"BABY SIGNS is based on American Sign Language and will help encourage the use of non-verbal gestures to communicate. Research has proven that babies who are taught to use signs to express their basic ideas before they can say words are happier because they can communicate with others. From early morning wake-up to eating, playtime to bedtime, BABY SIGNS will teach baby and parent their first seventeen signs to communicate with each other. Kyle Olmon is a paper engineer and works with the bestselling Sabuda & Reinhart Studio. He has paper engineered the New York Times Best Seller CASTLE and teaches at The Pratt Institute. He currently resides in New York. Jacqueline Rogers has been illustrating children's books for over 20 years. Her titles include I AM BLESSED, BEST FRIENDS SLEEP OVER, and THE LITTLEST CHRISTMAS TREE. She currently resides in Chatham, New York." Baby Signs is, HANDSIGNED by Kyle Olmon, Robert Sabuda & Matthew Reinhart! Sorry, no personalizations....
Valencia Necklace by Melissa Grakowsky
Someday I will buy this kit and I will make this necklace! http://www.beadpatterncentral.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=bpc&Product_Code=melissavalencia
Sunlight Saunas
Some day when I own a home, I am most definatly getting one of these! DETOXIFICATION Sweating is the body’s safe and natural way to heal, stay healthy, and detox Sweat carries toxins out of the body and pushes it through the pores. Sweating helps the body release heat and keeps your internal core temperature as consistent as needed. The average person has 2.6 million sweat glands. Sweat glands are distributed over the majority of the human body. Skin is the largest organ in the body and it plays a significant part in the detox process. Detox from a Sunlight Sauna is 7 to 10 times greater than conventional saunas because it operates more effectively at temperatures 60 to 80 degrees lower than conventional saunas. In a Sunlight Sauna, the average person sweats out 20% toxins and 80% water! In conventional saunas the average person sweats out 3% toxins and 97% water. Far-Infrared Technologies that Harness the Sun, Valerie Free “The most important breakthrough today for detox an...
Cocoa Absolute Chocolates
You’ve never been one to judge insides by outsides. (Since, after all, you look like Veruca Salt but eat like an Oompa Loompa.) But Jewel Zimmer does so without shame. The former SF pastry chef’s new line of irresistible pavé chocolates, Cocoa Absolute, marries out-of-this-world ingredients with aesthetic perfection. Using rare, single-origin cult chocolate from all over the world, Zimmer conjures her own special alchemy by adding botanicals to each flavor profile. Each perfectly sleek square, adorned with an art deco motif, is infused with highly concentrated cocoa extract. Besides containing antioxidants, the treats have special extras like burnt sugar, sea salt, and certified organic bergamot oil from Calabria, Italy. In case you have a palate like Willy Wonka’s. Available at Boulettes Larder, 1 Ferry Building Marketplace, at The Embarcadero (415-399-1155 or bouletteslarder.com); International Orange, 2044 Fillmore Street, at California Street, 2nd floor (415-563-5000 or internation...
Kollage Color Burst Shawl Pattern
Knit the Color Burst Shawl, approximately 72" x 42", with 10 total skeins of Kollage Glisten (70% Alpaca, 25% Silk, 5% Estelline Merino Wool; 91yds (83m)/1.75oz (50g)). As pictured, the design was created with 2 skeins of Charcoal, 1 skein of Forest, 2 skeins of Carmine, 2 skeins of Wisteria and 3 skeins of Teal. Suggested needles are US 10.5 (6.5mm) 29" Circular Needles. You will need a Tapestry Needle. Pattern $5.95 http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/kollage-color-burst-shawl-pattern-p-3147.html I want to make this sooo bad!
Feds Plan Baby DNA Grab
Likely due to state, federal and researcher concerns stemming from the Minnesota and the Texas lawsuits regarding government taking, storage, and unconsented use of newborn DNA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services yesterday announced a plan to review practices and policies surrounding the use and storage of dried newborn blood spots in biobanks after state genetic screenings, reports GenomeWeb Daily News (free registration required). The executive summary of the white paper is only available at the above link, although it will soon be on the CCHC website. It was drafted by Bradford Therrell, who is director of the National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center (NNSGRC) which is funded by federal tax dollars (approx $3 - 4 million). The white paper is called "Considerations and Recommendations for a National Policy Regarding the Retention and Use of Dried Blood Spot Specimens after Newborn Screening."
Physician Group Sues White House
The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the President and other officials for violating free speech rights in their efforts to deter those who oppose health care "deform" - in particular their call for any "fishy" information to be reported at flag@whitehouse.gov. AAPS/Take Back Medicine spokesman Kathryn Serkes was on FOX BUSINESS NEWS today with Stuart Varney to discuss the lawsuit. Read AAPS' news release here: http://www.aapsonline.org/whohr-lawsuit/ check out the actuall lawsuit here: http://www.aapsonline.org/aaps-eop-complaint.pdf
New Stranded Colorwork (Pre-Order) - Interweave
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Ebony Jewel-Wing Hat and Bag, As Seen on Episode 306 - Knitting Daily
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Wormlynn is on Twitter!
I have been for awhile, but it didnt occur to me to make a post about until now! Look for my pumkin and you'll know its me!
Get Involved, Protect your Rights!
Get involved and make your voices heard. Make sure your friends and family have signed the health care petition - http://www.freeourhealthcarenow.com. If they don't have access to a computer, visit our "Action Pack" and print out the petition, or to access our Learning/Teaching Tools about health care so you can share this information with everyone you know. There are lots of ways to get involved! Send us the town hall meetings in your area! Be sure to include the date, time, location, address, congressperson, and any other important information. Attend the Congressional Town Hall meetings in your area: http://www.ncpa.org/pdfs/August_Town_Hall_Meetings.pdf Take ObamaCare Talking Points to your Town Hall meetings: http://www.ncpa.org/pdfs/Obama_Care_Talking_Points_Web.pdf Be prepared with NCPA responses to Speaker Pelosi's Talking Points: http://www.ncpa.org/pdfs/Pelosi_Talking_Points_and_NCPA_Answers.pdf Go with questions to your Town Hall meeting: http://www.ncpa.or...
Mayo Clinic calls House plan bad medicine - Washington Times
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5 Reasons to Say "NO" to Individual Mandate
5 Reasons to Say "NO" to Individual Mandate The U.S. House's H.R. 3200 and Sen. Ted Kennedy's "Affordable Health Choices" reform bill have a mandate that all citizens purchase health insurance...and a financial penalty for failure to comply. Even though this provision will secure a federal takeover of health care, many conservatives appear ready to accept the mandate. Congress is in recess. Talk to those who represent you. Explain the following 5 dangers of the proposed federal mandate requiring individuals to purchase insurance: Unconstitutional - A federal mandate on individuals to purchase insurance is unconstitutional. It's not only a violation of individual rights related to the right to and control over personal property (income), it's also a violation of the Tenth Amendment which limits federal powers to only those included in the U.S. Constitution. All other powers belong to the States. Federal Takeover of Health Care - If Congress mandates t...
