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April 26, 2011
Reading to my stuffies
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April 22, 2011
The History of Easter
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| I took this last spring from the tree in our back yard. |
Today, people celebrate Easter by marking the resurrection of the Christian demigod, The Christ, Yeshua of Nazareth. Easter is one of the most celebrated holidays in modern Christendom. The name Easter originally came from Eostre. Eostre is the ancient Greek goddess of spring. Greek Pagans held festivals every year to honor her, because she returned, bringing with her, the light of day. This festival marked the return of longer days. This celebration coincided with the vernal equinox. All ancient pagans, world wide, practiced some kind of vernal equinox celebration, ether as a major holy day, or a minor day of celebration, celebrating the beginning of the planting season.
Christian leaders changed the pagan holiday into the celebration of the resurrection of their Christ, Yeshua of Nazareth. The Church Council of Nicaea decided, Instead of holding the holiday on the spring equinox, they changed the date in 325 AD, to celebrate Easter on the first Sunday, following the first full moon, after the vernal equinox. Because of their decision, the date of the Easter holiday differs from year to year. It can be celebrated as early as March 22nd or as late as April 25th.
Easter consists of several Christian holy days. Forty days before Easter is Ash Wednesday. This begins the season of Lent, which ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday. Christians know the week, which lasts from Palm Sunday to Easter, Sunday as “Holy Week”. Good Friday marks the death of their Christ, Yeshua of Nazareth, while Easter marks His resurrection.
Many symbols of Easter, which include eggs, rabbits, chicks, lilies, sunrise services, and a new outfit of clothing originated from early pagan sources. Eggs represent the beginning of life were first coloured by pagans to resemble the returning sunlight as well as the aurora borealis. In later years, an ancient Christian legend told of the Virgin Mary giving eggs to the Roman soldiers as she begged them not to crucify her son, but this legend is not from credible, original, biblical texts.
Rabbits and chicks represent the rebirth of the earth in most (if not all) ancient pagan traditions. The lily, specifically the White Lily, (which is also known as the “Easter Lily”), is a symbol of the reincarnation in some pagan traditions. Its whiteness symbolizes the purity of new life that comes from rebirth. It is also a Christian tradition, symbolizing the resurrection of the Christian Christ, Yeshua of Nazareth. A new Easter outfit also symbolizes the beginning of a new life. Many Christian churches today, practice The Sunrise services. Christian leaders borrowed this practice from the ancient pagans, when pagans celebrated the rising of the sun. Christians borrowed Easter, from many pagan practices and forms. Christians modified Easter slightly (in some cases quite a bit), repackaged and renamed it, from the original pagan roots. The ancient Christian church did this to make conversion into Christianity easier. (But that is for another discussion, for another time).
Christian leaders changed the pagan holiday into the celebration of the resurrection of their Christ, Yeshua of Nazareth. The Church Council of Nicaea decided, Instead of holding the holiday on the spring equinox, they changed the date in 325 AD, to celebrate Easter on the first Sunday, following the first full moon, after the vernal equinox. Because of their decision, the date of the Easter holiday differs from year to year. It can be celebrated as early as March 22nd or as late as April 25th.
Easter consists of several Christian holy days. Forty days before Easter is Ash Wednesday. This begins the season of Lent, which ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday. Christians know the week, which lasts from Palm Sunday to Easter, Sunday as “Holy Week”. Good Friday marks the death of their Christ, Yeshua of Nazareth, while Easter marks His resurrection.
Many symbols of Easter, which include eggs, rabbits, chicks, lilies, sunrise services, and a new outfit of clothing originated from early pagan sources. Eggs represent the beginning of life were first coloured by pagans to resemble the returning sunlight as well as the aurora borealis. In later years, an ancient Christian legend told of the Virgin Mary giving eggs to the Roman soldiers as she begged them not to crucify her son, but this legend is not from credible, original, biblical texts.
Rabbits and chicks represent the rebirth of the earth in most (if not all) ancient pagan traditions. The lily, specifically the White Lily, (which is also known as the “Easter Lily”), is a symbol of the reincarnation in some pagan traditions. Its whiteness symbolizes the purity of new life that comes from rebirth. It is also a Christian tradition, symbolizing the resurrection of the Christian Christ, Yeshua of Nazareth. A new Easter outfit also symbolizes the beginning of a new life. Many Christian churches today, practice The Sunrise services. Christian leaders borrowed this practice from the ancient pagans, when pagans celebrated the rising of the sun. Christians borrowed Easter, from many pagan practices and forms. Christians modified Easter slightly (in some cases quite a bit), repackaged and renamed it, from the original pagan roots. The ancient Christian church did this to make conversion into Christianity easier. (But that is for another discussion, for another time).
April 10, 2011
Danika and her new bike
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April 8, 2011
Daily Bike Ride
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Fw: Tortured for Wikileaks Leak
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From: "Emma Ruby-Sachs - Avaaz.org" <avaaz@avaaz.org>
Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:29:38 -0400
To: cahain.t@gmail.com<cahain.t@gmail.com>
Subject: Tortured for Wikileaks Leak
 Wikileaks whistleblower Bradley Manning is being subjected to brutal torture in a US military prison, part of a broader effort to silence and intimidate those behind any further leaks. The government is split on Manning's abuse. President Obama cares about the US global reputation -- a massive global outcry can push him to stop the torture:  |
Manning is awaiting trial for releasing secret military documents to Wikileaks – including a video of US soldiers massacring Iraqi civilians. And his brutal treatment appears to be part of an intimidation campaign to silence whistleblowers and crack down on Wikileaks. The US government is split on this issue, with diplomats publicly criticizing the military for Manning's treatment, but President Obama has stood aside so far.
Obama cares about the US's global reputation - we need to show him that it's at stake here. Let's build a massive global call to the US government to stop torturing Manning and uphold the law. Sign the petition below -- our message will be delivered through hard-hitting ads and actions in Washington DC as soon as we reach 250,000 signatures:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/bradley_manning_1/?vl
On paper, the United States opposes torture. The US Constitution forbids "cruel and unusual punishment". And, along with almost a hundred other countries, the US has signed an international convention promising to treat all prisoners "with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person". But today, Bradley Manning is utterly isolated in a cell without sheets, not allowed to exercise and is being subjected to brutal humiliation that is causing serious mental harm. This violates US and international law.
Bradley is being held under 'prevention of injury' status despite 16 reports from military mental health professionals that he should be removed from these severe conditions. His lawyers are trying to enforce his basic constitutional and international human rights in court, but so far the military tribunal responsible for Bradley's fate has ignored his suffering.
There has been a crack down on Wikileaks since the explosive revelations of US military crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq. Many speculate that this brutal pressure on Bradley is intended to force him to implicate WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. But Obama promised Americans and the world that he would protect, not persecute, whistleblowers:
"Often the best source of information about waste, fraud, and abuse in government is an existing government employee committed to public integrity and willing to speak out. Such acts of courage and patriotism, which can sometimes save lives and often save taxpayer dollars, should be encouraged rather than stifled."
Bradley's cruel treatment does the opposite and sends a chilling message to others who may want to expose important information. Let's act quickly to put massive international pressure on the United States government to honor its commitment to human rights, the protection of whistleblowers and end the shockingly cruel treatment of their own citizen. Sign the petition below:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/bradley_manning_1/?vl
Bradley Manning claims he is a patriot and has admitted to releasing information that he felt the world had a right to know. While reasonable people can disagree about the approach of Wikileaks and the the rights or wrongs of those who delivered information to them, the illegal torture of Bradley Manning, who has yet to receive a fair trial or be convicted of any crime, is a shameful violation of human rights and human dignity.
With hope and determination,
Emma, Ricken, Pascal, Janet and the rest of the Avaaz team
Sources:
Check out Obama's statement on the importance of whistleblowing released on his official website http://change.gov/agenda/ethics_agenda/
PJ Crowley resigns over Bradley Manning remarks, The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/13/pj-crowley-resigns-bradley-manning-remarks
Soldier's inhumane imprisonment, LA Times
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jan/10/opinion/la-ed-manning-20110110
US: Explain Conditions of Bradley Manning's Confinement, Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2011/03/16/us-explain-conditions-bradley-manning-s-confinement
Stripped naked every night, Bradley Manning tells of prison ordeal, The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/stripped-naked-bradley-manning-prison
WikiLeakers and Whistle-Blowers: Obama's Hard Line, Time
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2058340,00.html
The Implications of the Inhumane Treatment of Bradley Manning, Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-kane/bradley-manning-obama_b_832933.html
U.S. Pledges Rights Improvements, New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/19/world/19briefs-ART-Nations.html
Bradley Manning: charge sheet
http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/interactive/2011/mar/04/bradley-manning-charge-sheet
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April 7, 2011
Seasoned Decor
63ml White Glue
250ml Applesauce
375ml ground cinnamon
1) Mix above in bowl.
2) Hand knead until smooth. If too stiff add water.
3) Put back into bowl
4) cover with plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
5) Knead dough again till smooth
6) Roll dough with rolling pin until 1cm thick
7) Cut shapes via cookie cutter
8) Poke one hole (for string or ribbon) at top
9)Place on a rack for 3 days.
10) Paint shapes
11) Let paint dry
12) String and hang.
13) enjoy
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250ml Applesauce
375ml ground cinnamon
1) Mix above in bowl.
2) Hand knead until smooth. If too stiff add water.
3) Put back into bowl
4) cover with plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
5) Knead dough again till smooth
6) Roll dough with rolling pin until 1cm thick
7) Cut shapes via cookie cutter
8) Poke one hole (for string or ribbon) at top
9)Place on a rack for 3 days.
10) Paint shapes
11) Let paint dry
12) String and hang.
13) enjoy
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April 4, 2011
A brief stop @ Tim's
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April 3, 2011
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