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Nuns Close Chicken Farm, Open Massage Parlor

Here’s something you won’t hear too often: Austrian nuns opened a health spa to raise money for their convent after their chicken farm “fell flat.” The nuns even use high-pressure hoses to spray chilled water at guests to stimulate their skin. The whole thing might not sound very conventional (there’s no buff masseuse in a muscle shirt), but, hey, it’s better than a chicken-breeding business

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Canadians: Seals Need You–Canada Is Their Home Too

Many Canadians are against their country’s annual seal slaughter —the biggest massacre of marine mammals in the world—but the Canadian government has yet to put a stop to it. Not only is the government supporting the barbaric acts of bludgeoning and shooting baby seals, it is also spending taxpayer dollars to do so

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Wine in the News: Bordeaux Bashing

A recent article in the New York Times by Eric Asimov about Bordeaux sent the wine world into a bit of a tizzy.* Apparently younger wine drinkers are turning their backs on Bordeaux, home of some of the most historic (and historically expensive) wines to seek out those with a better price and a more personal story. I’m not exactly sure what Asimov means by younger: Under 40? Under 30

Win a Chance to See Lance in France

In the Tour de France, Lance will ride to take a stand against cancer. LIVE STRONG is giving YOU a chance to see his next race in person. For every $10.02 contribution, you’ll receive one entry in the See Lance in France sweepstakes

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Funky, Colorful Champagne Glasses

Designed by a former DJ, this set of two “Club” champagne glasses were specifically designed to keep the form and functionality needs of the discerning drinker in mind. The sleek, colorful design is sure to add a modern touch to any bar set. $20 @ Unica Home

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Drugs, Guns, and Immigration: An Unholy Trinity of Failed Policy

The reports out of Juarez, Mexico, are depressing, doubly so for me. I grew up in the border area of El Paso with many relatives on both sides of the border. My memories of going to the mercado, of watching the…

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Gumdrop rose cupcake tutorial

I’m working on a cupcake and candy post, but these gumdrop roses on top of red velvet cupcakes deserve their own post! See Saucy’s Sprinkles to find out how to make them. (via Flickr )

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Diner chocolate cupcake

Last night after a late dinner, my friend Twanna and I were on the Lower East Side around midnight, craving dessert. We settled on Remedy Diner , where we shared vanilla and chocolate ice cream and this cupcake: We ate it with spoons, combining frosting and cake, and ice cream and cake

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What’s Cooking in the Kitchen: 7 trends in remodeling and design

The recession has impacted kitchen design. As part of Consumer Reports ' annual special section on kitchens in the August issue (on ConsumerReports.org and newsstands on June 29), we've been talking to designers, architects, manufacturers, contractors, and consumers about the latest trends in kitchen remodeling and design.

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Juicy Couture Coastal Butterfly Tote

Does anyone remember the Juicy Couture Sunrise Tote that I wrote about back in March? After what seemed like the longest winter on record, I was ready to start thinking about beach totes.

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Climate of Change: Global Grassroots Environmental Success Stories

In Climate of Change , director Brian Hill tells the story of how ordinary people from around the world are taking action steps to save the environment.

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Prayer Tour soundboard tracks

Front & back artwork included in download. Flac (6 parts – 495 MB): File Factory 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 / Sendspace – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 . MP3 (2 parts – 142 MB): File Factory 1 – 2 / Sendspace 1 – 2 .

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I Love to Create: No-Sew Birthday Crown-Bands!

My daughter Clover’s 1st birthday is on friday which in our house means, time for a celebratory accessory! I thought about sewing her a Fabric Birthday Crown like the ones I made earlier this year for Craft Apparent but decided it might be fun to work up a sassier, no-sew version that would work well on her smaller head.

By the Numbers: Cash for appliances catches a wave in Hawaii

4,803 Estimated number of refrigerators sold during the first two days of Hawaii's Trade Up for Cool Cash appliance-rebate program , which started on Monday. There are 8,000 refrigerators available through Hawaii's cash for appliance program

Swimming Pool Sofa

Feel like you’re floating on clouds with this inflatable waterborne pool sofa. Puncture resistant with a wide surface and 24″ backrest, this sofa comfortably seats three adults for a relaxing day in the pool. Comes with three inflatable pillows.

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Designer Vs. High Street: Marc Jacobs and MyFirstWish

Remember that exciting, bejewelled Night in Rio stam bag from Marc Jacobs we spotted in New York?

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MSU Class Donates Proceeds From “Cutco In The Classroom” To Make-A-Wish

marketwire : For the second straight year, the 100-plus students of Michigan State University’s upper level Marketing 313, Personal Selling & Buying Processes class will be donating their commissions from their sale of Cutco cutlery to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The class, taught by Eli Broad College of Business Assistant Marketing Professor Doug Hughes, will sell the Cutco products as part of Vector Marketing’s “Cutco in the Classroom” program. Vector Marketing is the sole distributor of Cutco, which trains the MSU students to sell the cutlery.

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North Korea. North Korea announced Tuesday that it is severing all relations with South Korea, heightening the risk of armed conflict and creating perhaps the most serious crisis on the Korean Peninsula in more than two decades. Troops to the Border.

Rocha John Rocha brocade clutch bag

We can’t divert our attention from vintage replica for too long, and our love for the style just keeps getting stronger. Happily, it’s a look that’s being picked up by designers at all ends of the price spectrum, and it’s one that’s difficult to get wrong.

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Louis Vuitton Monogram Aviator Handbag

We are still enjoy the fashion trends of spring and summer, but the fashion designers of the prestigious labels are busy with creating the new fashion accessories and ready to wear for the coming fall and winter seasons. As to the louis vuitton 2010 pre-fall collection is responsible by the designer, Julie de Libran , Marc Jacobs’ deputy.

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