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I've been curious about laser hair removal, but the whole deal makes me nervous. Anyone have any good experiences? Bad? Recommendations and/or places to avoid? Also, about how much does it cost? Razor-free sounds tempting, but...eeee, laser.

October 9, 2009 - Aqaba, Jordan

The Jordanians love their King - Malik Abdullah II, may his reign be prosperous and bountiful - and his pictures are every where to re-enforce that. As kings go, he seems fairly harmless. There he is waving to his subjects from a faded poster, there he is with his family (the Queen is beautiful, of course), there he is in full tribal regalia. Dozens of variations of a theme of benign despotry, from the backs of cars to pictures on cash registers (the Arabic text above these I imagine does not say "DO NOT TAKE CHECKS FROM THIS MAN", but my Arabic is too shaky to confirm that).

My favorite image is that of the king, looking through the scope of a rifle (sometimes with the image of a hawk in corner). It appears exclusively on the back windows of BMWs and Mercedes, owned by young men who are showing off their wealth. It appears to be an iconic image - the Jordanian version of Al Pacino's white-suited Tony Montana, a billboard that says "Hey, like the King, I am a tough guy!"... a way to be obsequious and daring at the same time. According to Omar, the King is actually a tough guy - trained as a sniper and a paratrooper.

The girls in our group unanimously agree he is more attractive with facial hair.

...

Aqaba's not a tourist stop, at least not for us. We're here just to catch a ferry. We've got a couple of hours before we've got to do anything. We talk a walk through the city, passing a park, and crash at a cafe. One of the things we have learned is that falafel is NOT a lunch or dinner food in Jordan, it is mostly a a breakfast dish. Since it's breakfast time, we are all eager to have falafel. Except this particular restaurant does NOT have falafel... but Omar talks to the hosts, and they cook us up some. It's a nice a gesture.

...

Here in Aqaba is the 2nd largest flagpole in the world, and probably the largest Jordanian flag. When we pulled up to the city, and the wind is slack, the flag is not flying. Now at the cafe, it is flying, but not taught, it's just a nice breeze. With the city of Eliat, Israel across the Gulf of Aqaba from us, I wonder if this is meant to be a thumb in the eye of Israel. Both cities are modern - Eliat seems a bit more modern. I wonder if this is meant to be a thumb in the eye of Jordan.

( Leaving Jordan, adventures on the high seas, and epic Egyptian bureaucracy )

Occasionally, my friends ask what to do about smoking and other addictions. Here is about the only method that works for me. In essence, iamkatia smoked two pack of cigarettes a day for 25 years. Then she quit without major difficulties by simply embracing and patying attention to her cravings. (By the way, she describes what she did in terms very similar to what I heard once from the Vietnamese Zen monk, Thich Nhat Than, on a very similar issue). More behind the cut. ( Read more... )

I have a sofa and love seat for sale in Tempe. They are a neutral grayish blue color in a microsuede fabric. I need them sold before the 20th. They are both in excellent condition. I bought them new only 6 months ago. No cats or smoking have been in this apartment. I'm asking $300 obo. I can't deliver, so you'll have to come pick them up. Cash only please. You can either reply by comment or call me at 619 980 0100

I can't get lj-cut to work, so you can see pictures of them here. Sorry for the inconvenience:

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Artist: The Winter War In Tibet
Title: Eurasia Deluxe
#ca341
Date: 2009-12-11
Keywords: improvisation; psychedelic rock; kraut rock; post rock; ambient; shoegazing; minimal; experimental; drone; avant-garde
(320 kbps)

"Magical music on "Eurasia" is full of apprentice's patience, unruffled cal and Buddhist leniency towards all living beings. We hear insisde ourselves what is there and take it as it is". Simply speaking, they are playing the air and aren't being in a stew. The most important discipline of The Winter War In Tibet is the lightness and naturalness - the lightness and naturalness of running water.

Band THE WINTER WAR IN TIBET was formed in 2008 in Minsk, Belarus. This is collaboration of musicians from Minsk groups BOGOMATER’ CVETOV (FLOWERMOTHER), URLA MAKABRA, INSUMTHINMAGMA, CHILDREN OF ISHIZUKE TREE, THE SHAPE, SANGIITA SHUNAKA and SNEZHINKI. A distinctive feature of the band’s music are the sound experimentation and improvisations at the junction of ethnic, rave and rock. Band’s name comes from the similar book written by Swiss writer Friedrich Durrenmatt. THE WINTER WAR IN TIBET has made its debut at the opening of the international festival “Kamen” («Камень») in Minsk in October 2008, accompanying Damo Suzuki, the world-known vocalist of cult German kraut-rock band CAN. In 2009 the band recorded about 20 improvisatory releases.
Contact:
http://www.lastfm.ru/music/The+Winter+War+in+Tibet

DL:
http://www.archive.org/details/ca341_twwt
http://www.clinicalarchives.spyw.com

was one of the best poetry shows I have seen this year... yes indeedy.

allow me to once again crush the soapbox with my high horse. i've buffed and tightened up my set list for tomorrow night. it's going to be quite a performance. put aside all other poetry events tomorrow night and hit mama java's. it was a very productive year even with a two month lay-off in the summer, and i'm looking forward to closing the door on '09 and starting fresh in january. and what's more, it's free. i give more poetry away than most people create.

this isn't my proudest flyer moment, sorry.

This is going to be a killer show, with lots of long time friends, and some who haven't set foot on a stage in AGES.
Plus, it'll really help TS out.
The last 1/2 of 2009 really dragged us into the red, and we need to do some "stabilizing".

To be clear, the funds part will be helping us, and the "extra" xmas gifts will be given over to Tumbleweed for their kids. Think, like cloths for teens, backpacks, thermals, heck even your old ipod or game system would be receive with thanks, trust me.

I know I should be doing homework right now, but this was just hilarious. This is a scene from the show Glee. Sorry if the picture's kind of blurred.

Does anyone know anyone that has or do you have a "puppy play pen" or type of "puppy run" that you'd like to sell for a decent price or would like to donate to the 2nd chance dog rescue group??

I'm needing one so that I may take in a couple of pups that are less fortunate but I don't have the proper equipment at the moment to get them in my nice warm home faster.

any help would be greatly appreciated.
If you'd ike to donate or anything I can give you the contact info.
Thanks!
& Happy Holidays :)

Here are some examples of what I am looking for:

Who's managing Fox News these days, the Marx Brothers?



Actual Fox News poll question, "on the website now!"

This follows:



That's right... it all adds up to... 120%!

And don't forget...



193% of all Republicans agree... Republicans are great!

If I ever need to bring down a security guard outside of a town called Malice, I know exactly what images to show him.

Because I was not clear in communicating this, tonite's WOWps finals will be 3, 3 minute rounds. Participants will be allowed to read their 4 minute piece, without penalty, if they indicate it is theior 4 minute piece prior to initiating their performance.

Questions, as always, will be fielded on site.

From: <sshomi@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Subject: [Sunlight] "The quarry of annihilation"
To: Sunlight@yahoogroups.com




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You imprisoned in air nine spheres of emerald till
you brought into orbit a form of earth.*
Water, what are you washing? Wind, what are
you seeking? Thunder, why are you roaring? Sphere,
why are you turning?
Love, why are you laughing? Reason, why are
you binding? Patience, why are you content? Face, why
are you pale?
What place is there for the head on the road of
fidelity? What worth has life itself in the religion of
manliness?
That man is perfect in quality who is the quarry
of annihilation; there is room for not one hair in the circle
of uniqueness.
Whether anguish or joy, it is far from freedom;
cold is that person who remains in hotness and coldness.
Where is the gleam of the charming brow if you
have seen my moon? Where is the gleam of drunkeness if
you have drunk spiritual wine?
Has not disquietude from this purse and that bowl
seized you? After all you are not a blind ass; what are you
circling around?
With the breast unwashed what profits it to wash
the face? From greed you are like a broom, you are always
in this dust.
Every day for me is Friday, and this sermon of
mine is perpetual; this pulpit of mine is high, my screen is
true manliness.
When the steps of this pulpit become empty of men,
the spirits and the angels will bring a present from God.

*In the past it was believed that the earth was encircled by nine spheres.

-- Ghazal (Ode) 2589
Translation by A. J. Arberry
"Mystical Poems of Rumi 2"
The University of Chicago Press, 1991

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~

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Do you know what you'll be doing for New Year's Eve yet? I'm trying to find somewhere that a group of my and my husband's friends could dress up fancy for and have a good time. I just got an email from Howl at the Moon that offers penny drinks from 7-midnight and a buffet from 7-9, but I've never been there and would like some other options anyway.

Where have you been that proved to be an amazing place for New Year's Eve?

somebody should remake Prince's "party like its 1999" to "party like its 2012"

The Caffeine Corridor Poetry Series returns this Friday, Dec. 11th!

This month's featured readers

Kevin Patterson

&

Bill Campana


open mic starts at 7pm

Mama Javas Coffeehouse
3619 E. Indian School Rd.

FREE

hosted by Jack Evans & Shawnte Orion

I need some series good study vibes if you can give them. I have a huge biology test tomorrow. I hate cumulative tests. Gah. Wish me luck. And now back to studying.

Man, phoenix has turned me into a wimp. 60 degrees and I am freezing!

There is a very short list of people the Writers' Block crew would hand the reigns of their night over to, but this cat is on it.

Everyone's favorite British person named Chris - British Chris - will be hosting the open mic tonight! He is leaving to return to the land of the Queen in a few days and we figured we'd send him off with a bang!

So cherrio, tut-tut and all that rubbish, come on out and see what manner of bizarro unfolds tonight as we are once again colonized by the English. Or get a picture taken with the closest thing Columbus has to James Bond! Or Doctor Who. Or The Prisoner. Or Prince Charles.

Writers' Block Poetry Night
@ Kafe Kerouac
2250 N. High St.
8:00 $5
www.writersblockpoetry.com

Artist: Fracture
Title: Fracture
#ca340
Date: 2009-12-08
Keywords: free jazz; improvisation; sound manipulation; avant-garde
(320 kbps)

Fracture are a three piece free jazz/improvisation/sound manipulation group from Melbourne, Australia who are interested primarily in the manipulation of sound. Regular concepts of progression, time and melody are set aside in favour of textural and timbrel sonic manipulation, completely in the moment. This album contains five improvised pieces of music recorded at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, in August 2009.

Malcolm Abbott - Drums; Vincent Giles - Bass; Steve Marton - Saxophone
Contact:
http://www.myspace.com/fracturesounds

DL:
http://www.archive.org/details/ca340_f
http://www.clinicalarchives.spyw.com

http://alienlovespredator.com/2009/12/09/am-i-dead/

http://alienlovespredator.com/?p=1431

Man I’m beat. Comic for you!

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• 08:31 update from Mallory: Kevin is going into surgery now. We will be ready to go around 10:30am. #
• 09:01 update from Mallory: surgery went well; in recovery for the next hour. #
• 10:20 i'm going home! but my arm is yellow like Elijah Wood in Sin City. Damn iodine! #

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