Rabu, 31 Agustus 2011

Rights group reports government torture in Syria

Human Rights group Amnesty International is reporting a significant increase in the number of Syrian activists who have died in government custody.

The group says it has documented the cases of 88 people, many of them children and some as young as 13.

In a majority of cases, it is believed torture may have been the cause of death.

'In God We Trust' making comeback in East Texas !!!

TYLER — In the midst of all of the drama in this morning's Smith County Commissioners Court meeting, 4 words presided over the courtroom that haven't been there before.

"In God We Trust" is now placed neatly over the seal in the courtroom.

In this day and age, many public places across the nation are losing those historical words as complaints roll in.

The commissioners voted on putting up the words last month and it was unanimously approved.

"If there's any decision that we can make...that we have made recently, that we can be assured is the right one...as far as I'm concerned, this is it," said County Judge Joel Baker.

What do you think about this? Let us know by leaving us a comment underneath.

"Mr.Know It All" Kelly Clarkson's New Song !!!

Political Storm on Horizon for Obama ???

President's approval rating hits new low !!!

Dog Becomes a Celebrity After Eating Diamonds !!!

When $10,000 in diamonds went missing from a Ga. jewelry store, employees say they suspected it was an inside job. So they took X-rays of Honey Bun, a beloved dog who greets customers at the store, and determined that the pooch ate the jewels.

Israel Sends Warships to Egyptian Border as Iran Dispatches Fleet to Red Sea

Israel sent two more warships to the Red Sea border with Egypt, the military said Tuesday, part of a military reinforcement there following warnings that militants are planning another attack on southern Israel from Egyptian soil. This comes as Iran's Press TV reports that Tehran has decided to send the 15th fleet to the Red Sea, ynetnews.com reports.

Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari told Iranian TV that the objective is to patrol the high seas and to thwart pirate attacks.

What I've been up to...(pic heavy)

I am guessing some of you may have been wondering what I have been up to...well I'll tell you! I have been seeing the nail polish jewelry trend, and I wanted to give it a go. I was having a hard time finding all the supplies I needed so I decided to make my own. I went and bought clear resin and molds to make my own cabochons. These take about 24 hours to dry and then I paint them with nail polish ( or decorate with glitter)! Other than being time consuming (the drying time), they are fun to make and decorate. I have put 2 of my favorite ones on a ring base. So far I have just been experimenting with different colors and what not. I have even tried stamping them with my Bundle Monster and Konad plates! I only have one of those to show you though, it's the only one that really came out well. I also have a bangle bracelet mold as well, but the bracelet isn't ready yet.

(This is the smallest square shape, and I used Wet N Wild "Behind Closed Doors" and Sally Hansen Xtreme wear in "Black Out". Bear with me, I'm not a good hand model lol)

(This is the largest of the square molds. I used a clear polish and then sprinkled on aqua glitter, then sealed it with Sally Hansen "Black Out". My nails match!)

(This is China Glaze "Dorothy Who" and China Glaze "Up all Night")

(This is clear polish and white holo-ish glitter. It's sealed with Kleancolor "Metallic White")

(This is the medium square mold. I used Kleancolor "Metallic Black and Konad plate M57, then layered Kleancolor "Metallic Pink". I really like how this came out!)

(This is Sally Hansen LCD and Kleancolor "Metallic Pink" )

(Sally Hansen "LCD" and Kleancolor "Metallic Purple")

(I tried another stamp, but it didn't come out as well. It was supposed to be zebra stripes, but they can't be seen. The purple is Kleancolor "Metallic Purple")

(This is a layer of Sally Hansen "LCD" and then Orchid "Teal me a Story")

(This is the small round mold. I used Sinful Colors "Let me Go")

(and last but not least, I used the multicolored glitter from Hobby Lobby. For some reason the red glitter bleeds a little.)

On another note, I am sure some of you remember my Ebay haul which included the Kleancolor metallic polishes. Well, a package came in the mail the other day from that seller. Apparently, there was a metallic polish missing! Sooo...... I also have a swatch for you today. This is Kleancolor Metallic Aqua. I added some of the aqua glitter I bought from Hobby Lobby for a little extra pizazz! Enjoy!

Selasa, 30 Agustus 2011

Colors Week

Here is a sneak peek of our 2 week Colors Unit. Each day, my students have been asked to dress in the "color of the day."

Every day we have webbed items to coordinate with our colors. Students are learning about bubble maps and circle maps. Here is what we came up with for blue.

We've been making a page each day to insert in our Brown Bear, Brown Bear book. Students will underline the color of the day, glue on their di cut, and illustrate their page. We are engaging in beginning reading through memorization and print recognition.

Red Day!

Our circle map for red.

Here is our red bird page. I hope to post pictures of the final product. The parents RAVE about these books each year and they make a great keepsake.

We also review colors by doing a color match on our pocket chart. Students chanted the spelling of the color words and helped me to match the word with the color. You can download these color words from Fran's site, {here}.

Off to find something to wear for tomorrow's color - it is "pink day!" ;-)

~Miss E

Five alleged members of the Zetas drug cartel detained in Mexico's casino attack !!!

Police in northern Mexico have arrested five alleged members of the Zetas drug cartel suspected of setting a casino fire that killed 52 people, authorities said Monday. Authorities are said to be looking for two other suspects. Read More:

Senin, 29 Agustus 2011

Obama's Uncle Charged With Drunken Driving, Held by Immigration Officials

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – President Barack Obama's uncle was stopped on suspicion of drunken driving, told police he planned to arrange bail through the White House and was being held without bail on an immigration detainer, authorities said Monday.

Onyango Obama was arrested last week in Framingham, about 20 miles west of Boston, after police said he made a rolling stop through a stop sign and nearly caused a cruiser to strike his sport utility vehicle.

Police said that after being booked at the police station, Obama was asked whether he wanted to make a telephone call to arrange for bail.

"I think I will call the White House," he stated, according to a police report filed in Framingham District Court.

Police said Obama, who's originally from Kenya and is the half-brother of the president's late father, pleaded not guilty Friday and was being held without bail on a detainer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In a court document, ICE said he had an earlier deportation or removal order.

His immigration status couldn't immediately be confirmed, but such orders are generally reserved for people living in the country illegally.

An immigration detainer, used by ICE to identify people in jail or prison who could be deported, is a request to another law enforcement agency to notify ICE before releasing the person from custody so ICE can arrange to take over custody.

This is what happens when you don't give money for the Obama campaign & your top competitor does !!! Got Wood ???

HT- Trent Ford

Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar Corp., has responded to the August 24 raid of Gibson facilities in Nashville and Memphis by the Federal Government. In a press release, Juszkiewicz said: "Gibson is innocent and will fight to protect its rights. Gibson has complied with foreign laws and believes it is innocent of ANY wrong doing. We will fight aggressively to prove our innocence."

Click here to read the full response: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/gibson-0825-2011

Video: Adele performs 'Someone Like You,' steals show at 2011 MTV Video Music Awards !!!

Adele performed her new song 'Someone Like You' at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday.

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Adele wowed at Sunday's MTV Video Music awards.

The British soul singer belted out the simple ballad, "Someone Like You," from her album "21," with none of the theatrics or hype of the night's other performers, like Beyonce, Chris Brown and Jay-Z and Kanye West.

Onstage with just a piano behind her, Adele delivered a low-key, but killer performance.

"Well, I wrote that song because I was exhausted from being such a [expletive,] with 'Rolling in the Deep' or 'Rumor Has It,'" she told MTV about the song's meaning.

Adele, who won four Moonman trophies for "Rolling in the Deep," used a past relationship for the now-ubiquitous, mega hit.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2011/08/29/2011-08-29_adele_delivers_at_mtv_vmas_with_killer_performance_of_someone_like_you.html#ixzz1WU2tm2Pg

Aggies move to SEC takes another step forward

COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M today received a written response from the Big 12 following the Aggies’ letter to the league on Thursday, the original correspondence outlining A&M’s plans to “explore our options” concerning league alignment. The Big 12’s response “outlines the withdrawal procedures according to the financial provisions of the Big 12 bylaws and [...]Read More