| Ju Jitsu |
[Oct. 20th, 2009|08:59 am] |
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I received my green belt in Aiki Jujitsu last night. Boy am I tired and sore this morning. |
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Stolen from ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) starlancer |
[Sep. 27th, 2009|10:33 pm] |
This women's commentary on this event is too precious. Check it out.
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| Beets - I knew there was a reason I liked them. |
[Aug. 12th, 2009|11:21 am] |
You can't beat beetroot
Bella Blissett
12.08.09 An aphrodisiac for the Romans, a symbol of love among the pagans and the cause of unbudgeable stains for the rest of us — beetroot may ruin your new white shirt but it could just rescue your health. A study last week revealed the beneficial role beetroot plays during exercise — now the humble beet is the latest superfood on everyone's lips.
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[Jul. 11th, 2009|06:45 pm] |
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Last night shalie and I met up with Mike and Lisa to attend a performance of The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam at the Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern. It was a great performance and we had a wonderful time. The story revolves around two actors that spend most of the evening in drag fighting off vampires, mummies, werewolves and bad puns. We finished off the evening by going to Cafe Intermezzo for coffee and acoustically difficult conversation. (note to self, avoid Cafe Intermezzo in Midtown on Friday nights.) |
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| Nicola's restaurant |
[Jun. 21st, 2009|06:36 pm] |
We took my dad to a great place off Lavista and Briercliff last night. Nicola's Restaurant. Nicola, the owner is round jolly man that has everyone up and dancing at a moments notice. Often with a glass or bottle on his head. The food is Lebanese, very similar to Greek. Entrees run from $10-13 dollars. Alcohol is limited to red or white and a few beers, but you can bring in a bottle. Desserts include pistachio baklava, rose petals, date mamool or nut mamool. Their Turkish coffee is thick and sweet. Good thing they serve it in tiny cups. On the weekends they have belly dancers. Its a fun place to take a date or the family.
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| Mithras |
[Jun. 18th, 2009|08:40 am] |
I just ran across this little dity.
The cult of Mithras originated in Persia over 4,000 years ago, but was only one of the eastern deities. Rulers of the Roman empire worshipped Mithras for over 300 years.
Mithras worshippers held strong beliefs in a celestial heaven and an infernal hell, they believed in resurrection as well as judgement day and also drank wine and ate bread to symbolise the body and blood of the god.
The birth of the god was celebrated annually on 25 December.
Humm, sounds familar. |
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| David Carradine is dead. |
[Jun. 4th, 2009|10:38 am] |
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Kwai Chang Caine (David Carradine) star of the TV series Kung Fu was found dead at age 72 in his hotel room in Bangkok. I, like many young men at the time was fascinated with the martial arts and spiritual aspects of the show. It made a big impact. I'm sorry to see him go. |
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| News of the Weird: A small family business in Pakistan makes high-quality whips and ropes, but for A |
[Jun. 1st, 2009|08:31 am] |
Chuck Shepherd – Sun May 31, 1:00 am ET
A small family business in Pakistan makes high-quality whips and ropes, but for Americans' and Europeans' sex play, not Taliban enforcers.
A small family business in Pakistan makes high-quality whips and ropes, but for Americans' and Europeans' sex play, not Taliban enforcers.
LEAD STORY: A small family business in Pakistan makes high-quality whips and ropes, but for Americans' and Europeans' sex play, not Taliban enforcers.
In a nondescript building next to a mosque in downtown Karachi, Pakistan, the Qadeer brothers discreetly make and market a million dollars' worth of fetish and bondage products a year for Americans and Europeans (through sales to stores and on eBay). In fact, if the radical Islamic office down the street knew about the Qadeers' work, they might be in trouble, according to an April New York Times dispatch, but fortunately, the gag balls, corsets and whips such as the "Mistress Flogger" are so odd for Pakistan that even the veiled women who sew them for the Qadeers do not understand that Americans use them for sex play. Customs officials, for example, were puzzled about how to categorize the items for tax purposes. "If our mom knew (the nature of our business)," said brother Adnan, "she would disown us." [New York Times, 4-28-09] |
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| Ganked from lectoid |
[May. 19th, 2009|11:37 am] |
| What type of person do you attract? Your Result: You attract artsy people! Those free spirited artists with great imaginations find you interesting. They are usually interesting themselves, so its not a bad thing, but they CAN be a bit wifty and choose odd goals. If you like life to always be a bit 'different' from the norm, but not too extreme in any one direction, these are the people for you. If you seek logical decision making skills and good money management, you may want to change something in the way you appear. Artsy people are fun for adventure and exploring, so, have fun! (smoking weed helps too) | | You attract Yuppies! | | | You attract models! | | | You attract geeks! | | | You attract unstable people! | | | You attract rednecks! | | What type of person do you attract?
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[May. 19th, 2009|08:50 am] |
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Your result for The Best Personality Type for You Test...
ENTP - The InventorYou scored 75 I versus E, 40 N versus S, 60 F versus T, and 40 J versus P! Your ideal mate is known as the inventor. This type is a flirtateous and energetic romantic partner, fun and engaging, always looking for something unusual to try. In their enthusiasm, they may make promises they can't keep. Tehir competitive nature and need to be perceived as an expert can be daunting to a romantic partner at times. They so enjoy the tug of a good debate that sometimes they act as if they don't take anything seriously. They are usually very supportive and helpful to their mates, but somewhat scattered and unable to devote their full attention there. They feel most appreciated for their great ideas, unusual perceptiveness, and ability to understand and communicate with people. They feel most appreciated when their partners understand their need for lots of social contact and their need to live life as spontaneously as possible. The group summary: rationals (NT)The type summary: ENTP
Take The Best Personality Type for You Test at HelloQuizzy
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[May. 19th, 2009|08:17 am] |
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Your result for The Social Persona Test (What kind of man/woman are you?)...
Lord of the Misfits (QLAM)Quirky Liberal Alpha Male 
You are similar to The Fratt Boy, in that you often try to take care of peers you percieve as less successful, but with the added benefit that you actually understand those on the fringes. You are a good ally to have, but people might be hurt if they believe your universal good will is a sign of a close friendship. You are nice to everyone, but you know who your true friends are. In terms of dating, you want someone who shares your interests; other than that, anything goes. You are more QUIRKY than NORMAL. You are more LIBERAL than TRADITIONAL. You are more DOMINANT than PASSIVE. When picking a date, consider: The Rarity (QTAF), The Renaissance Faire Wench (QLAF), The Librarian (QTBF), or The Emo Girl (QLBF) (Image from UNC Library Website)
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| I want one of these... |
[May. 18th, 2009|02:59 pm] |
2010 Honda Fury
To bad I'd have to win the lottery to justify it. |
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| In response to starlancer's bunny with a pancake on its head. |
[May. 18th, 2009|02:58 pm] |
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| shalie and I took our mom's to the aquarium for mothers day. |
[May. 12th, 2009|09:28 pm] |
My mom
Whale Shark
Groupers
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| shalie dressed up for the opera |
[May. 3rd, 2009|11:08 am] |
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| Sunday Afternoon |
[Apr. 19th, 2009|10:39 pm] |
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shalie and I went down to the Fox theater to watch Gone With The Wind on the big screen. The Fox was running the movie in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the debut of the movie in 1939. I had forgotten how multi-leveled this movie was. |
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