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Jan 17 - Welsh Springer Spaniel and Pheasant Continues

I’ve had some surprising comments on these paintings, ... in a generally round shape near the middle of the canvas. As far as which one of the six value plans, it’ ... from us toward a farm house. I hope that all my friends in the southernmost area of the country [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 23:36:09

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What are your New Year Plans?

My friend has a farm house in the foothills of the moutains surrounding Pune. We (friends and families) are going to his farmhouse in the evening, eat, drink and dance and then sleep over. We intend to return back in the morning. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 11:49:58

November 17, 2008: Democrats Seek Tougher Concessions In Auto Industry Bailout

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a plan for an auto industry bailout that would utilize money from the original $700 billion Wall Street bailout, ... examines the controversy surrounding Massachusetts’ foreign clean energy source to the north. Prairie Power Inc. plans to build a 30 megawatt wind farm near Pittsfield, Illinois. Colorado’s capital [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 17:40:33

A midwestern connected farmhouse?

With the terrible winter weather we have in Illinois, I keep wondering why the connected farmhouse was a New England phenomenon ... is one example of a connected farm, and here is another.There is a big open area between our house ... plans because they might be disappointed down the line when they can't accomplish those goals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 12:37:00

Twitter updates for 2009-01-17

Just discovered “The Usual Error.” Chapter 1 is online and from what I’ve read, so far so good. http://is.gd/ge6Z Nice blog design too! # @jbrotherlove - So does “open office plan” mean *not* a cube farm? Frankly I like my cube ... to the new house where there’s a NICE bathroom. in reply to sunluff # About to clean out the Roomba, start [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:59:59

Awesome Gift Ideas Under $10, $20 & $50 (Day 1)

The economy has had quite an impact on many of us this year and as such I recently read the 2008 Holiday Economic Survey by TodaysMama ... Farm House Five - Beautiful Wall Art - Airplanes - $12.60 Bugaloo - Soft Sole Leather Baby ... due to concern about the long-term economic outlook. Of those, 14% plan to cut holiday spending [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 17:08:15

Horse Slaughter Bill Back in Congress - Take Action

It’s a busy day today so please scroll down for an action alert from Farm Sanctuary on the Army’s plans to use live animals as target practice, ... Cruelty Act. You can find their phone numbers at Congress.org or the House of Representatives Web [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:18:34

Coke is greener everyday, zero waste in Austin, biofuel kills forests and more.

Austin Adopts ‘Zero-Waste’ Plan - Greenbiz.com Coca-Cola Enterprises’ Hybrid Delivery Fleet to Become Biggest in North America - Greenbiz.com The Cost of the Biofuel Boom: Destroying Indonesia’s Forests - Yale 360 Offshore wind farm ... I last posted on...White House climate czar, one nuke dump is enough, tiny solar aray and more. Sunday Update [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:29:47

Omar Saeed Sheikh plots assassination from Pakistani jail

Omar Saeed Sheikh ... his life. "I am after you, get ready to die," Omar reportedly told Musharraf. The plan was to ambush Musharraf's convoy as he traveled between Army House in Rawalpindi and his farm outside of Islamabad [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 02:29:48

Layout Update

Homestead Plan So here is a photoshop of the layout I had drawn by hand. Of course not to scale. Since Brian from Sourwood Farm had turned me on to Country Plans, we have fallen in love with the 1.5 story 20×30 cottage. That will be the big house. Our current little cabin will be Amy’s palace [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 22:46:01

ThinkFast: December 17, 2008

ThinkFast: December 17, 2008 By Think Progress at 9:02 am ThinkFast: December 17, 2008» ... transition of power” since 9/11, The White House “has prepared more than a dozen contingency plans to help ... . Vilsack “will lead a sprawling federal bureaucracy charged with overseeing farm subsidies, land [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 14:02:46

Davao Itinerary

Yeay, I will be in Davao on Friday for a short vacation with my family. We’ll stay in a pension house for 4 days, 3 nights. We actually wanted to stay in the Pearl Farm Beach Resort except that we have a very tight budget ... . No plans on the first day yet, we’ll probably visit Eden park to try their zipline ride or try wildriver [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 06:12:42

Making a Difference

Cards This past Christmas, Dan wrapped up a small gift to be opened down at his parents’ farm during our family gathering ... what to do with it, so it just sort of sat there, intact and unimplemented. Dan plans to make sure ... ve got another thing comin.’ Next. 3-takewiths I already do this because I never leave the house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:26:30

Chapter 136: A day in Abheypur

I thought the only way to describe my Engineers Without Borders experiance in rural India was to just describe one day in detail. Here goes nothing ... plans as we walk through Pathways to our early morning Yoga class. We are staying free of charge ... of about 750 people. It’s on the edge of some very rocky hills, and in the fields they mostly farm [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 11:49:10

I’m not big on making resolutions around New Years. I find that the failure rate is far too daunting and putting “out there” what you hope to ... plans your weekend for you and you literally just go along for the ride. We had one of the best times of our lives, doing all sorts of fun things like horseback riding (I was terrified!) visiting a farm [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 20:23:45

Heather’s Kitchen in Ayer.

Where do you live?Ayer, Massachusetts.How often do you cook or bake? I bake infrequently (usually only for a special event or potluck) ... ), and then subsist on that for several meals. The organic farm share I had been receiving each week since ... . When I walk into my house and see that big blue beauty, I get a smile on my face no matter how bad [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 16:08:21

Zionist Control of US Policy

Source I was recently asked to answer the following question: In the original post there is mention of Israel controlling US policy. How exactly does that work? The short answer is this: A highly influential and extremely well bankrolled collection of groups directs energy simultaneously in a number of directions: Political, media, academic, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:51:14

Green Ink: Venezuelan Courtship and Nuclear Emirates

paper Crude oil futures inched upward to $38 in early trading Thursday on the hopes a European rate cut might help the economy, Bloomberg reports ... . New faces in Washington will help juice the revolution as well. White House climate “czarina” ... Sutley promises to bring an environmental voice to the White House, both in Grist. Keep an eye [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:02:06

Green Ink: Venezuelan Courtship and Nuclear Emirates

Date: 2009-01-15 15:59:00

President Obama, a Few Green Habits You Could Pick Up in 2009

President Obama, we here at EarthFirst are incredibly proud and excited to watch your inauguration today and we’re so very hopeful about what you ... emissions from all those cows is greater than that of CO2 from cars. A cruelty-free diet is easy to stick to when you’ve got an uber-talented White House chef who can prepare healthy vegetarian meals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 12:00:44

The Marijuana Trick

SPECIAL ARTICLE: Occasionally I post articles of special interest on my blog that are not related to near-death research or experiences. This is one of them. Let me be clear upfront: I oppose the use of marijuana except in medical matters. It is a drug and it is harmful. Long term use is devastating to brain function [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:46:00

Introducing the Carnival on Modern Liberty (crosspost)

Another day, another crosspost. I will just add a link to this story about the Government attempting to stop the Welsh Assembly from publishing its ... as I support the Convention on Modern Liberty, I am very conscious of the fact that there are two dangers ... up a substantial portion of my weekend doing stuff to block the Government’s plans to exempt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:39:02

Inauguration Day

Today is a big day in the course of our great country. Anytime we have major change in political power it inevitably signals a new era in our history. My daughter asked this morning why it was all the rage on TV…simple I told her, we will be reading about this election and subsequent inauguration for years to come in the history books [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 15:31:18

Is Wind Losing Power?

Over the past year, we’ve documented how creative thinking in Illinois—from local school districts kicking their dependence on electricity to the proposed development of turbines over the Great Lakes—has established the Prairie State ... , but now there’s a pro-wind administration headed for the White House. “The smart policy,” which [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 18:25:21

Eat Your... Citrus Sweets

The End. Today marks the end of my 6-month stint here at Accidental Hedonist. It has all gone by too fast, but that's how it goes ... at Our Farm Adventure, where my fiancee Laura and I are learning how to build our own house, start a farm, and live off the grid in northeast Georgia. Citrus Sweets Once again, I painstakingly searched [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 19:28:32

Man Found Guilty of Crimes Against Bandannas - A Second Life Trial

Cast Of Characters (in order from left to right):Moss Lane (the accused and kinky boot beast), Cali Beaumont (mandatory blue haired observer) , Ginny Beauchamp (witness for the prosecution and keeper of the cleavage floss), Danaeah Ballinger (defense attorney one and “the one” with mad paddling skills), Solari Georgia ( [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:00:02

Organic Baby Clothing MILLEDGEVILLE

Long before I had my first child, I had not thought I would join a mothers group ... , what to do and not to do, we share meal plans, and we love to chat about the newest baby fashions we have purchased ... at Bird House Cafe (which is in MILLEDGEVILLE, IL) as that is fairly central for all of us. Last week [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:40:09

Hack! Cough! Splutter! Ow!

These will be outrageously popular in 2025, the government believes ... into the house, where he happily stomped into the giant cat/dog carrier under the stairs ... the henhouse—then we’ll see about taking up the offer for him of a new home on a farm just outside Leeds [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:01:57

The White House to Consider Congressional Sentiment? Is Someone Sick?

It needs no mention that the current White House has been among the most unilateral-minded administration’s in the country’s history ... proposals — everything from the farm bill to SCHIP — while also asserting his right to ignore certain laws already passed. It was strange, then, to hear White House spokeswoman Dana Perino today [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 20:31:45

Ecuador Air Fare Excerpts

There is good news on Ecuador air fares. Right now Lan which has regular flights to Ecuador is offering some Guayaquil and Quito air fare special ... reading this report from Richard Goebel, our manager at our North Carolina farm. Ecuador-air-fare ... . Another exciting day on the farm. Your friend Richard We were happy to learn that the little black [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 11:48:28

We made it. Now what?

Under a crisp sky, the jubilee rose to its climax as the 44th President took his oath ... of American fuel through Canadian oil, and help to coordinate Obama’s lofty environmental plans. Many ... behind? We are bombarded with news of how European nations are creating jobs and cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 23:42:22

DrumBeat: December 1, 2008

A Shore Thing? Why Offshore Wind Power Will Likely Struggle Offshore wind power is the Holy Grail of renewable energy: It’s clean, abundant, ... and leadership can still make a profound difference! Factors close to home dictate 'fair' oil price ... of view. Oilpatch spending plans soften CALGARY [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 13:48:47

the night we burned christmas

Before I dive into this story, I want to say that all is well. People have expressed concern over those past two posts. I apologize if I sounded grave or despondent. I was just reeling from the past few days. There was a death in my family, and a lot of lay offs happened at work [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:09:00

Our Change Agenda for Animals

Senate confirmation hearings are in full swing this week for President-elect Obama’s Cabinet choices ... , and to explain how they will execute Obama’s plans for confronting the major challenges facing the nation ... have a direct impact on the lives of millions of pets, farm animals, laboratory animals, and wildlife [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:14:22

Victory for Decency: Pig Sex Orgy Cancelled; Piggies Furious

Finally, “Obama Inauguration Pig Sex Orgy” is called off after thousands of calls poured in Sodomy Slings’ of the sort that perverts were hoping to use at an orgy scheduled for tonight in the second floor conference rooms of the Doubletree Hotel Washington just blocks from the White House; thank the Doubletree (202-232-7000) and parent company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:28:34

Market Vertigo - By Cliff Draughn

"We give you a Republic; now see if you can keep it." -- Ben FranklinAs I have remarked in prior calendar-turning newsletters, it is this time of the year when most people pause to reflect on the past, ponder the present, and plan the future. The New Year always rings in with the soothsayers and fortunetellers of the market invading our [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:46:00

How to Push Obama: John Nichols in The Progressive

This piece was called to my attention by Jim Olberg. ****************************** How to Push Obama by John Nichols The Progressive On November 4, the American people by a popular majority of more than eight million votes selected as their new President a Democratic contender who had been attacked by his Republican foe as a radical who [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 04:31:10

The Importance Of Equine Dentistry

The Importance Of Equine Dentistry January 14th, 2009 Powered By CbproAds The Importance Of Equine Dentistry As humans, we all know just how important it is to take care of our teeth. Having a check up once a year goes a long way to providing us with dental health, thus enabling us to stay free from pain and keep our teeth a little longer! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:53:29

A Western Tale

Thomas Paine's CornerBy Vi Ransel 1/13/09Almost all of Charlie’s immediate family was rounded up by home invaders, ... d had it in for Charlie’s father’s father since the Depression, when he bought THEIR grandfather’s house and real estate ... s grandfather had been living in that very same house today.When the home invaders had finished [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:06:00

Zionists in America, A to Z

I hope it's okay with Malooga and Bernhard at MofA, but I'm posting this entire piece. It's very, very long, and you'll probably need to spend some hours both reading it and following its links... but this is the essential information we all need to master in confronting the racist and malignant movement known as Zionism [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:16:00

Lovely Weekend

Well, yes I did have a lovely weekend. How about you? Yes, we all are feeling better ... and Papa’s house. Does anyone else have conflicting emotions sending their kids away? I knew that Kris ... they had a fabulous time. I knew they would. They adore Nana and Papa and always love going to the farm [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:34:24

UN DAILY NEWS DIGEST - 19 January

UN DAILY NEWS from the UNITED NATIONS NEWS SERVICE19 January, 2009 =========================================================================SECRETARY-GENERAL RELIEVED AT CEASEFIRES CALLED BY ISRAEL, HAMASVoicing relief at Israel’s unilateral decision to halt its 22-day military offensive in Gaza and Hamas’ announcement of a temporary ceasefire, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:14:00

DrumBeat: December 10, 2008

U.S. gasoline use to decline most since 1979-80 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S ... opposition to auto bailout Republicans revolt as House begins procedural votes on the loan package ... such as Tupi, and will have no problem meeting its investment plans, Gabrielli told reporters in Rio [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 13:52:25

SHOOT 'EM

via The New York TimesRARE roast beef splashed with meaty jus, pork enrobed in luscious crackling fat, perhaps a juicy, plump chicken ... these are feasts that come to mind when one thinks of quintessential British food. Lately, however, a new meat is gracing the British table: squirrel [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:59:00

DrumBeat: January 13, 2009

Analysis: Global power demand to languish in 2009 The outlook for energy commodities this year remains grim, says a new report from Merril Lynch. Neither cold winter temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere nor a steep fall in the price of energy have provided much support to the demand for oil, natural gas or coal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:34

Obama Victory Means Big Profits In Wind Power

The election of Barack Obama as president is essentially a vote for green energy over fossil fuels, says Andy Obermueller ... House, just wait until President Barack Obama takes office. During the presidential election, Obama ... t alone in its call to clean up the environment this way. China’s new energy plans, released [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 14:59:38

Sub-Branding

Let’s say you sell a major national or international brand product like Coke or Nike, ... , and Liberty Mutual. Then he has competition from new players with slick ads like Geico and Progressive. He can likely compete on price, services, coverage, backing, add-ons, payment plans, etc [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 03:57:43

President Bush Doesn’t Care About Black People

Dec. 8, 2008: President George W. Bush kisses one of the children attending the Children’s Holiday Reception and Performance with first lady Laura Bush in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The reception ... House, and which itself votes heavily Democratic. Meanwhile, African-Americans give little support [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:47:09

Media & Politics (one section only today)

Media & Politics (one section only today) 15-Jan-09 Permanent link to MTA daily media news Barack Obama 2.0 (Political Wire) President-elect Obama’s political team “is quietly planning for a nationwide hiring binge that would marshal an army of full-time organizers to press the new president’s agenda and lay the foundation for his reelection, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:07:46

Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr set to marry?

Orlando Bloom has popped the big question to Miranda Kerr and she has accepted according to The ... would be to live on a farm in a solar-powered house with a hammock and a vegetable patch ... only weeks after the Australian super-model denied another rumor of wedding plans. The couple share [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 12:48:56

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