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mar 21 2010 + “Being a sexy & powerful female is one of the most subversive projects of all. (We are the priestesses of a new kind of power oh yeah.) We know we are not like this due to any weird gene formation or luck or trick. We are how we are from working together with our eyes open & having experiences & getting help from our moms & friends. We vow to struggle against the “j” word (jealousy) the killer of GIRL LOVE. We are not special, anyone can do it. ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE FACE OF INSECURITY is a slogan of the revolution.” (Introduction from Bikini Kill: A Color + Activity Book // source) Why do girls dislike other girls — or find it almost impossible to make a female friend that they can stick to for a while? Well, let’s test something out. Raise your hand if you have ever thought any of the following things. She’s so much prettier than me. I wish I had thighs like that. Why is her ... jan 22 2010 ∞
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jan 22 2010 + Vegan Lemon Buttercream, and Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Lemon Buttercream:1/2 c. shortening1/4 c. margarine, softened2 c. confectioners sugar2 T. fresh lemon juice2 t finely grated lemon zest1 t vanilla extract In a small bowl, cream the shortening and margarine until well combined. Add the confectioners sugar in roughly 1/2 cup additions. After each addition of sugar, add a splash of lemon juice and beat well with a handheld mixer. Add vanilla and beat for another 3 to 5 minutes until smooth, creamy and fluffy. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting 1/4 c. non-hydrogenated margarine, softened1/4 c. vegan cream cheese, softened2 c. confectioners sugar1 t vanilla extract1 T finely grated lemon zest Cream together margarine and cream cheese... jan 22 2010 ∞
jan 22 2010 + A Primer For the Small Weird Loves 1 The blond boy in the red trunks is holding your head underwater because he is trying to kill you, and you deserve it, you do, and you know this, and you are ready to die in this swimming pool because you wanted to touch his hands and lips and this means your life is over anyway. You’re in the eighth grade. You know these things. You know how to ride a dirt bike, and you know how to do long division, and you know that a boy who likes boys is a dead boy, unless he keeps his mouth shut, which is what you didn’t do, because you are weak and hollow and it doesn’t matter anymore. 2 A dark-haired man in a rented bungalow is licking the whiskey from the back of your wrist. He feels nothing, keeps a knife in his pocket, peels an apple right in fr... jan 22 2010 ∞
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Secret Ingredients: Calcium, complex carbohydrates, and fiber How they work: Complex carbohydrates and fiber pump up metabolism by keeping insulin levels low after you eat. That's good, because spikes in the production of insulin send a signal to the body that it's time to start storing fat. And in order to stockpile fat, your body has to slow down your metabolism, causing you to burn fewer calories, says Margaret McNurlan, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and medicine at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Since oatmeal breaks down slowly in the stomach, it causes less of a spike in insulin levels than foods like bagels, she says. Besides helping to keep insulin production down, eating breakfast can also help stoke your daily calorie burn. When the U.S... jan 22 2010 ∞
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jan 23 2010 + Today, I walked out onto my front deck, and without noticing that the mailman was stopped in front of my house, I yelled "But where has all the rum gone?!". I was slightly embarrassed until he cackled, yelled "I'LL NEVER TELL!", and sped off in his mail truck. MLIA Today before going into the grocery store, I jokingly said "spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch" to make sure I had everything I needed. My husband said "you don't have a watch." A few seconds later, he said "or testicles." MLIA Today, I was playing a card game with a 7 year old French girl (I'm an au pair) and trying to teach her the names of some of the animals in English. When preseted with a peacock, she thought hard for a moment and then triumphantly shouted "PENIS!". I had to leave the room to control myself. MLIA Today I got on an elevator with one of my... jan 22 2010 ∞
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jan 19 2010 + Even though this is my first post here, it is in reponse to a cry for help from a friend in New Zealand. She wrote to encourage me to take the plunge into style blogging, & when I asked what arena she wanted help in, she said: I guess the first issue would be for 'recovering goths' like myself. "How to give up an all-black wardrobe." ... I've been wearing all black since 1985. I'm great with colour. I mean, I'm an artist. I have a huge student loan to testify how much I know about colour. But taking the leap to making my wardrobe bright? ... The main reason a lot of people wear black is that it's very easy. Black goes with black. It hides stains. Coordination of an outfit is a snap & it suits just about everyone. So, maybe it suits you -- but it doesn't necessarily enhance you. Black can make you look very plain in a way that hot pink, royal blue or turquoise neve... jan 22 2010 ∞
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jan 22 2010 + Guide To An Outstanding Personal Style Your clothes tell a story to the world. You may hardly breathe a whisper, but your shirt, stockings and an overcoat are already making a public statement. Why not let yours be one of awesomeness? In this guide, I am not going to teach you about the Little Black Dress. I won’t advise you how to be safe, won’t tell you to stock up on classics & basics of the wardrobe. You won’t hear me talking about discovering your personal style – style is not a chemical element that can be simply discovered. Eternal style is a complex concoction of ideas, simmered on low fire and perfected over time. It is a result of an agile mind. What I offer below is tips how to set your inner fashionista free and develop an unparalleled style people will remember long after you’re gone. jan 22 2010 ∞
jan 22 2010 + In an effort to get people to look into each others eyes more, and also to appease the mutes, the government has decided to allot each person exactly one hundred and sixty-seven words, per day. When the phone rings, I put it in to my ear Without saying hello. In the restaurant I point at chicken noodle soup. I am adjusting well to the new way. Late at night, I call my long distance lover, proudly say I only used fifty-nine today. I saved the rest for you. When she doesn't respond, I know she's used up all her words, so I slowly whisper I love you thirty-two and a third times. After that, we just sit on the line and listen to each other breathe. Jeffrey McDaniel jan 22 2010 ∞
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mar 21 2010 + Bump some techno. Turns out there is a use for machine-gun-beat bass, other than keeping the makers of Excedrin in business. Research shows that people who are asked to listen to up-tempo music rate themselves as happier than those who are asked to listen to slow songs. Give away some cash. A 2008 study showed that when people dole out money for gifts for friends or charitable donations, they get a big boost in happiness. So give a dollar or two to that street musician or your co-worker who's always strapped. Even if you never see the money again, you're getting back something more valuable in return. Gaze at your signature color. Hues have a powerful effect on your mood -- yellow in particular is said to be make you cheery. Try using colorstrology.com, where you can enter your birth date and find the exact mood-morphing shade for you. jan 22 2010 ∞
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jan 22 2010 + keri smith, creator of "wreck this journal," has created this work in progress. i am using her 100 ideas as a "to do" list for me over an undefined period of time.
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My natural hair color is strawberry blonde and I brighten it up with Garnier Bright Auburn Blonde – it’s an intense red that doesn’t fade too easily, at least not on me. And yes, I am insanely proud of being a redhead and feel a strong connection with other carrot tops!
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jan 22 2010 + If you think you're too busy to lose weight, we have one word for you: MUFA (pronounced "moofah"). Also known as "monounsaturated fatty acids," these plant-based compounds are the basis of the Flat Belly Diet, which can help you drop pounds and reduce belly fat. The even better news? Delicious foods such as olives, nuts and seeds, avocados, oils, and dark chocolate are some of the best sources of these healthful fats. Our dietitians have developed a week's worth of unique Flat Belly Diet-approved meals and snacks that are easy to prepare and ready in five minutes or less, so you can slim down without stress. Research shows that eating this way may put you on your way to weight loss success: A study commissioned by Prevention at the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center found that overweight women who followed the diet for 28 days lost 8.4 pounds and nearly 2 ... jan 22 2010 ∞
jan 22 2010 + "I use olive oil on my hair instead of pricey deep conditioners -- it's natural and leaves your hair soft and shiny. Apply enough so that your hair looks and feels wet, and then put on a shower cap and leave it in for a couple of hours. Make sure your shower is nice and hot when you wash it out to prevent residue." -- Phebe "Aspirin and water rids your hair of harmful elements. If you live by the beach or are an ocean or pool swimmer, it is mandatory that such ickies be removed quickly to prevent damage. The solution? Crunch up 1-2 aspirin and mix with water in a large spray bottle. In the shower after swimming, spray your hair with the mixture and let it set for about 2 minutes. Rinse out and condition as usual. Mix in 1-3 drops of rosemary or another scented oil -- it adds a nice fragrance. -- Nicole "If you've ever wondered what to do with your half-empty beers, use them as a rins... jan 22 2010 ∞
jan 22 2010 + Protect Your Heart Green Tea + Lemon In a study of more than 40,500 Japanese men and women, those who drank five or more cups of green tea every day had the lowest risk of dying of heart disease and stroke. Researchers attribute the protective effect to catechins, powerful antioxidants. Trouble is, less than 20% of these relatively unstable compounds survive digestion. To get more out of every cup, squeeze in some lemon juice. The vitamin C in lemons helps your body absorb 13 times more catechins than it can obtain from plain tea alone, according to a Purdue University study. Sip to your heart's content: With the catechin boost from vitamin C, you can help your heart by drinking just one or two cups daily. If lemons make you pucker, squeeze in some orange, lime, or grapefruit juice; they increase antioxidant absorptio... jan 22 2010 ∞
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The "On The Cheap" section of PRD (www.punkrockdomestics.com) has a lot of useful tips. jan 22 2010 ∞
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jan 24 2010 + Blessed are the forgetful, for they get the better even of their blunders. "I believe everything happens for a reason. People change so you can learn how to let go. Things go wrong, so that you can appreciate them when theyre right. You believe lies, so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." “You were a million years of work,” Said God and His angels, with needle and thread. They kissed your head and said, “You’re a good kid and you make us proud. So just give your best and the rest will come, And we’ll see you soon.” "for whatever we lose (like a you or a me) it’s always ourselves we find in the sea" e. e. cummings "A woman is like a teabag- You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt. jan 21 2010 ∞
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