Newsletter #9 - December Edition
Introduction of New Newsletter Editor
Hello!
As some as you may know me, my name is Heather a.k.a. on bolt SunRiseRose. Laura has asked me to do this months newsletter and now I will be doing future newsletters. So this is my 1st newsletter and I'm proud of doing the newsletters and helping Laura out when she needs it. I would like to personally welcome the newcomers that can in since the Novemeber Edition.
Please opt-in for club notes to stay informed of when the newest newsletters are coming out. The newsletters will be done once a month from now on. If you have anything (stories, pictures, or you can include pictures with your stories) that you would like to submit to the next newsletter please submit it to SunRiseRose or palaceclub@gmail.com or hrlh2004@gmail.com
Member of the Month for December is stlbluzgrl2007
Hi Everyone!!! I just want to say I am soo honored to be December's MOTM, it's my first time winning something that huge on Bolt! So I was very excited even to see me nominated was a honor and then when I won I was even more excited defintly made my day that's for sure. So I wanna say thanks to all the people here at The Palace for just being amazing, super friendly, and like a family away from home to me ever since I joined this Summer. Every second has just been soo amazing & I have met some incrediable people here too which I would of never met if The Palace wasen't here. So thanks to evryone for making this place GREAT! A little about me for some who might not know me I'm Kayla, a 17 year old Junior from STL, Missouri. I enjoy coming on to Bolt, shopping, church, volunteering at The Salvation Army, driving, traveling to all kinds of neat places, watching movies, going to concerts, reading, going to sporting events,watching TV, listening to music, hanging out with my friends, & spending time with my family. I have a pet who is an Lhasa Apso Dog named "Maggie May" and she means soo much to me not sure what I would ever do without her. For my final note I wanna wish everyone a very Happy Holidays!!!
Yours Truly.
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Prayer Requests
SunRiseRose - My dad is active agaon and will be leaveing before New Years. He is going to be in Iraq this time. So please pray for his safety, and hurry back home.
Lil_Laura_Kitty- Please pray for my grandparents.
HalleS- My husband and I are trying to get pregnant, please pray for us.
JessicaLeeM- On November 25th, 2005, a 12-year old boy named Cody Lechler died in Kiel, Wisconsin. He was my little brother's best friend and was over her constantly so of course, I knew him..He was out hunting with a neihbour. He was driving his ATV on a trail, but there was some brush or something in the way, so he swerved and ended up on thin ice. He fell through it and was not rescued until 45 minutes later. They rushed him to the hospital, but they couldn't revive him...This little boy didn't get to live a full life..He had so much to live for yet. Cherish your life because it won't last forever..*editors note: please pray for this family also.
SunRiseRose Sorry guys I wont be doing another councler artical until I get adapted to that my dad is going to be gone. So Once I get the time I will post it on the boards in the club.
Christmas Artcals
History of
Mistletoe by: cali_angel4life
Jingle Bells
Dashing through the snow
On a one-horse open sleigh,
Over the fields we go,
Laughing all the way;
Bells on bob-tail ring,
making spirits bright,
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
A day or two ago,
I thought I'd take a ride,
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side;
The horse was lean and lank;
Misfortune seemed his lot;
He got into a drifted bank,
And we, we got upset.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
Jingle all the way!
What fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
A day or two ago,
the story I must tell
I went out on the snow
And on my back I fell;
A gent was riding by
In a one-horse open sleigh,
He laughed as there
I sprawling lie,
But quickly drove away.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
Jingle all the way!
What fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Now the ground is white
Go it while you're young,
Take the girls tonight
And sing this sleighing song;
Just get a bob-tailed bay
two-forty as his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh
And crack! you'll take the lead.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
Jingle all the way!
What fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year.
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!
We want some figgy pudding
We want some figgy pudding
We want some figgy pudding
Please bring it right here!
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
So bring it out here!
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!
Winter Wonderland
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
in the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
we're happy tonight,
walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird,
here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song,
as we go along,
walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
we'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
when you're in town.
Later on, we'll conspire,
as we dream by the fire
To face unafraid,
the plans that we've made,
walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
and pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman,
until the other kids knock him down.
When it snows, ain't it thrilling,
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,
walking in a winter wonderland.
Walking in a winter wonderland,
walking in a winter wonderland.
In our society these days we tend to forget our homeless and they often become invisible. One way to overcome this is to volunteer and help in soup kitchens and raise our awareness into the depths of how the less fortunate get by in our world. It can also be a place where kindred souls can meet and interact with others and learn about different cultures within our society. You can also lend out a helping hand which is a great way to give back to your community. Here is a quote that I made which you should really ponder during your holidays, "Ask not what your less fortunate can afford: ask what you can do for the less fortunate."
Here are some steps you could use if you decide to help in a soup kitchen.
1.~You can contact any local soup kitchen or shelter in your community and inquire about what kind of help do they need most. Be sure to call information or you can look up the local government in the phone book and find some in your town.
2.~You can collect canned goods and donate them to your fellow community shelters, but make sure that they are nonperishable items.
3.~Ask your family and/or friends to help donate any supplies needed for the homeless.
4.~Be sure to buy any kind of food that you think the recipients will enjoy.
5.~Collect a local farmer's markets or supermarket's fresh produce and donate to the soup kitchens.
6.~You can cook a few extra necessities that you can donate to any program and it will be a special treat for the participants.
7.~Deliver the food to the shelters or soup kitchens in person, that way you can meet some very nice people.
8.~You can also help them with inventory and pack the rest away if you have extra time.
Here are some tips to help you while trying to help:
1.~You need to check the dates on all the food so you can make sure it is within the guidelines
2.~Please consider donating money if you want to continue helping our homeless.
3.~Just be a kind soul with a generous heart and they will love you forever.
Submitted by SweetSCGirl
Garnished Gift Boxes
WHAT YOU NEED:
Round white sticker labels in 1-inch and 1/2-inch sizes
Round white reinforcement stickers (used to reinforce punched paper holes)
Snowflake stickers (available at crafts stores)
Art markers
Spray glue
White glitter
White Chinese food carton (available at crafts stores)
Square frosted box (available at crafts stores)
Coordinating tissue paper
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Use art markers to color white polka-dot stickers. For snowflake stickers, spray the sheet of stickers with spray glue, and sprinkle on glitter.
2. Randomly apply either circle stickers, reinforcement stickers, or snowflake stickers to a Chinese food carton or a frosted plastic box. Tuck coordinating tissue paper and a seasonal treasure inside.
Okay i thought this cute gift box idea would fit for the holidays. I got this idea of the website: http://www.bhg.com.
Featured Art+Photography+
(Black and White)
Submitted by artpunk_xero
Health Article
Submitted by Lil_Laura_Kitty
This month we are going to talk about pregnancy because it is something that most females go through at some point in their lives.
Here are some common signs that you might be pregnant:
1. Food cravings: Don't rely on this one though because we all get food craving whether we are pregnant or not.
2. Darkening of your areolas: The skin around your nipples becomes darkers. This could also mean you have a hormone inbalance.
3. Implantation bleeding: You may see some spotting a few days after ovulation. This is caused by the egg burrowing into the endometrial lining.
4. Frequent urination: Your body begins to produce the hormone hCG which causes you to have to go more often. Frequent urination can also be a sign of diabetes so if you are not pregnant, you may want to be tested for diabetes.
5. Fatigue: You will probably feel extremely exhausted although you got plenty of sleep. This could also be anemia so make sure you get enough iron.
7. Morning sickness: You begin to feel nausea and not just in the morning. You also become highly sensitive to smells.
8. Your basal temperature remains high.
9. You miss your period. (Don't start thinking that you might be pregnant until you miss your period)
10. A positive home pregnancy test. This probably means that you are pregnant, but they aren't always 100% so to be 100% you might want to have a blood test done.
Symptoms that you will get later in the pregnancy include:
1. Backaches and hip pain: Make sure to sit in chairs with good back support. Apply a heating pad or ice pack to relieve some of the pain.
2. Swelling: Your feet swell. Your face and eyelids get puffy.
3. Shortness of breath: Try to keep good posture and sleep on your side. If you doctor says its ok then exercise may help.
4. Heartburn: Eat small meals and drink plenty of fluids throughout the pregnancy.
5. Spider veins, varicose veins and hemorrhoids. To prevent hemorrhoids, include plenty of fiber in your diet and drink lots of fluids.
6. Stretch marks: Your skin may be itchy, and you will get stretch marks. There is no way to prevent them, but its good to use moisturizer to stop the itching.
7. Frequent urination: You will find yourself having to go much more often especially at night. Watch for signs of urinary infection such as burning during urination, more frequent urination, fever, abdominal and back pain.
8. Braxton Hicks contractions: These contractions are warm-ups for the real thing. They're painless and come and go unpredictably. True labor contractions get longer, stronger and closer together.
9. Weight gain: By your due date, you'll probably weigh 25 to 35 pounds more than you did before pregnancy.
Ectopic Pregnancy:
Ectopic Pregnancy is when the fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus. One in 50 pregnancies end up this way. It is very dangerous and life threatening if not treated. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopean tube. In rare cases, a woman has a normal pregnancy in her uterus and an ectopic pregnancy at the same time. This is called a heterotopic pregnancy and it's more likely to happen if you've had fertility treatments, such as in-vitro fertilization. If an ectopic pregnancy isn't recognized and treated, the embryo will grow until the fallopian tube ruptures, resulting in severe abdominal pain and bleeding. It can cause permanent damage to the tube or loss of the tube, and if it involves very heavy internal bleeding that's not treated promptly, it can even lead to death.
Symptoms:
1. Abdominal or pelvic pain or tenderness. Sometimes you also feel nausea.
2. Vaginal spotting or bleeding. If you're not sure you're pregnant yet, you may think you're getting a light period at first. The blood may look red or brown like the color of dried blood, and may be continuous or intermittent, heavy or light.
3. Pain that gets worse when you're active or while moving your bowels or coughing.
4. Shoulder pain. Cramping and bleeding can mean many things, but pain in your shoulder, particularly when you lie down, is a red flag for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and it's critical to get medical attention immediately. The cause of the pain is internal bleeding, which irritates nerves that go to your shoulder area.
5. If a fallopian tube has ruptured, you may also have signs of shock, such as a weak, racing pulse; pale, clammy skin; and dizziness or fainting. In that case, call 911 without delay.
The treatment depends on how far along it is. You could either be treated with a drug called methotrexate, or you may have to have surgery.
One of the possible causes for this type of pregnancy is if your tubes were damaged by PID. PID is often caused by untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorhea or chlamydia. So always use protection unless you are in a serious long-term committed relationship and plan on being married or already are married.
Celebrity Gossip
Submitted by artpunk_xero
Christina Aguilera's Big Day!
November 21, 2005
Pop music's "Dirrty Girl," CHRISTINA AGUILERA, tied the knot with music
executive JORDAN BRATMAN this weekend at the Staglin Family Winery -- the
Staglins are family friends -- in Napa Valley, CA, and ET has the inside
scoop and the star reactions!
The nuptials began at 6 p.m. when the former Mouseketeer walked down the
aisle in a gown by French designer CHRISTIAN LACROIX. The bride's hair was
pulled back in a chignon and accessorized with diamonds and white flowers.
Christina's sister RACHEL was the maid of honor. Jordan's brother JOSH
served as best man.
The couple exchanged wedding bands designed by London jeweler STEPHEN
WEBSTER, who also designed the engagement ring.
The six bridesmaids wore dresses designed by KAI MILLA, the wife of STEVIE
WONDER. The couple said their vows in front of 130 guests, including actress
SHARON STONE.
Prior to the wedding, Christina and Jordan stayed at the nearby luxurious
Auberge du Soleil, where the rehearsal dinner took place. And the pop star's
vintage white Rolls Royce was delivered to the location for the couple's
convenience. The newlyweds will be leaving for their honeymoon this week.
Celeb pals CARSON DALY, CARMEN ELECTRA and COOLIO gave ET warm wishes for
the couple.
"Live long and have a great, great marriage. I'm super happy for you guys,"
Carson said.
Coolio added, "Health, happiness and long life, and if things don't work
out, I'll holla at ya!"
After being introduced by producer IRVING AZOFF in 2002, the lovebirds
became engaged in February of this year when Christina thought she was
simply going to Big Sur for a romantic weekend, but Jordan surprised her
with a five-carat diamond-and-platinum ring designed by Stephen Webster with
input from Jordan.
Earlier, according to "The Insider"'s MARC MALKIN, Christina and Jordan
enjoyed joint bachelor and bachelorette parties at the Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino in Las Vegas over Halloween weekend, and they dressed for the
occasion: Christina came as a nurse and Jordan as a doctor!
by sexyeyes51005
ROME (Reuters) - The city of Rome has banned goldfish bowls, which animal rights activists say are cruel, and has made regular dog-walks mandatory in the Italian capital, the town's council said on Tuesday.
The classic spherical fish bowls are banned under a new by-law which also stops fish or other animals being given away as fairground prizes. It comes after a national law was passed to allow jail sentences for people who abandon cats or dogs.
"It's good to do whatever we can for our animals who in exchange for a little love fill our existence with their attention," said Monica Cirinna, the councillor behind the by-law.
"The civilisation of a city can also be measured by this," she told Rome daily Il Messaggero.
The newspaper reported that round bowls caused fish to go blind. No one at Rome council was available to confirm this was why they were banned. Many fish experts say round bowls provide insufficient oxygen for fish.
In July 2004, parliament passed a law setting big fines and jail terms for people who abandon pets and since then local governments have added their own animal welfare rules many of which will be difficult to police.
The northern city of Turin passed a law in April to fine pet owners up to 500 euros (339 pounds) if they do not walk their dogs at least three times a day.
The new Rome by-law requires owners to regularly exercise their dogs, and bans them from docking their pets' tails for aesthetic reasons.
It also provides legal recognition for cat lovers who provide food for the colonies of strays which live everywhere from the city's ancient Roman ruins to modern office car parks.
Animal rights groups estimate that around 150,000 pet dogs and 200,000 cats are abandoned in Italy every year.
Quotes
by Sweet_jojo_16
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale
Christmas is a time when you get homesick - even when you're home. ~Carol Nelson
He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ~Roy L. Smith
Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind. ~Mary Ellen Chase
I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. ~Charles Dickens
Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year - and yet, for all that, when it speaks, its voice has strong authority. ~W.J. Cameron
The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~Burton Hillis
Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor and the traveller, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home! ~Charles Dickens, The Pickwick Papers, 1836
There has been only one Christmas - the rest are anniversaries. ~W.J. Cameron.
A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year. ~Walter Scott
Confused
By pinaypoet499 *Editors note: The Newsletter club was delated before I can get to the poem, I ahve noted her but I have not got an answer back
Recipes
Submitted by lavanadahata420
Pepsi Holiday Spice Punch
5 cans of Pepsi Holiday Spice
3 cups of orange juice
3 cups of pineapple juice
2 ½ tablespoons of lime juice
4 cinnamon sticks
Few orange slices to desired taste
Cranberries & mint leaves for garnish
2 cups of citrus flavored vodka (optional)
Combine ingredients in large punch bowl. Add ice in individual servings if desired. Recipe is good for approx. 20 people. Enjoy!
Ham Rolls Recipe
1. lay a piece of ham out the kitchen counter
2. spread some cream cheese on it
3. roll it like a jelly roll cut into small pieces they are do die for.
Deviled Eggs Recipe:
1. jar relish
2. paprika
3. mayonnaise
Use all the egg yolks and mix it togther. Add more relish, it makes it spicy and sweet and good.
Pumpkin Spice Whoopsies
makes 15 whoopies
Prep: 35 minutes
Bake: 15 minutes per batch
Ingredients:
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup butter softened
1 package 2-layer-size spice cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 Recipe Marshmellow-Spice Filling (see Recipe below)
Directions:
1. Prehat oven to 375 degrees F. line cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil (grease foil if using)
In a large mixing bowl beat pumpkin and butter with electric mixer on meduim speed until smooth. Add cake mix eggs, and milk beat on low speed until combied and then on medium speed for 1 minute.
2. by the heaping tablespoons drop mounds of batter 3 inches apart on cookie sheet keep remaining batter chilled. bake 15 minutes or until set and lightly browned around edges. Carefully remove from Parchment or foil cool on wire rack. Repeat with Remaining batter lining cooled cookie sheets each time with new parchment or foil: If desired place cookies in covered storage container with waxed paper with wax paper between layers to prevent sticking. store cookies at room Temperature for 24 hours. Prepare Marshmellow-spice filling up to 2hours before serving. spread about 2-1/2 tablesppons filling on flat side of one cookie top with second cookie. Repeat Serve Immediatly or cover and chill up to 2 hours. makes 15 whoopies.
Marshmellow-spice filling:
up to 2 hours before serving beat togther 1/2 cup softened buttter and one 8-ounce package softened cream cheese until smooth. add
2 cups sifted Powdered sugar, 1/2 of a 7 ounce jar marshmellow cream, 1 Teasppon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnmamon and nutmeg. beat until well combined.
Cheese Cake
It's not too sweet, but it is rich and delightful. Goes great with coffee or tea after Christmas dinner. It sets the tone for a pleasant holiday even with family and friends.
2 eight ounce packages of cream cheese (softened)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can of cherry topping
Cream cheese should be softened, either by taking out of the refrigerator an hour or two before you intend to begin or by microwave.
Thoroughly mush the sour cream with a fork; add sugar flour and salt and mush again. The mixture should adopt an even consistency. Now add the remaining ingredients (except cherries).
Beat batter with a beater to thoroughly mix ingredients. Pour into a pie tin (or a cheesecake dish). Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting toothpick. If pick comes out clean then cheesecake is done.
Let cake cool. When serving, cut in pie shape and laddle on cherry topping.
++Healthy Recipe++
Submitted by artpunk_xero
Potato, Cherry Tomato and Green Bean Salad
The orange juice really brings out a nice kick to this salad. Plan ahead
this needs to chill for a minumum of 3 hours before serving. I sometimes add
in crumbled feta cheese. I suggest to double this recipe, it is really a
delicious salad! All ingredients can be adjusted to suit taste.
1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed
2 1/2 lbs small red potatoes, peeled
8 tablespoons orange juice (or to taste)
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or to taste)
1 (1 pint) baskets cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or to taste)
1 small red onion (sliced or coarsley chopped)
1/3-1/2 cup olive oil
5-7 tablespoons capers, drained (or to taste)
salt and black pepper
4-6 servings Change size or US/metric
Change to: servings US Metric
4 hours prep
Cook the beans in a saucepan of boiling water until just crisp-tender (about
4-5 minutes; drain and place in a bowl with icewater; set aside (this can be
done hours in advance or even a day ahead).
Cook the potatoes (leave whole do not slice) until fork-tender, about 20-25
minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes; remove to a bowl.
Cut the small potatoes in half or quarters if the are fairly large.
In a small cup whisk together 2 tablespoons orange juice with 2 tablespoons
vinegar; pour over the warm potatoes, and gently toss to coat.
Cool completely to room temperature or refrigerate, tossing occasionally.
Add in the green beans, cherry tomatoes halves, red onion and chopped
parsley; mix to combine.
In a small cup whisk remaining 6 tablespoons orange juice and 1 tablespoon
white wine vinegar and olive oil; pour over the potato mixture in the bowl
along with the capers; toss to combine.
Season with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate for a minumum of 3 hours or more.
Delicious!
(taken from http://www.recipezaar.com/144001)
New Mexico
By SunRiseRose
State Nickname - Land of Enchantment
State Motto - "Crescit Eundo (It Grows As It Goes)."
State Abbreviation - NM
State Capital - Santa Fe
Largest City - Albuquerque
Area - 121,593 square miles [New Mexico is the 5th biggest state in the USA]
Population - 1,819,046 (as of 2000) [New Mexico is the 36th most populous state in the USA]
Major Industries - mining (potash, copper, silver, uranium), oil, natural gas, tourism
Major Rivers - Rio Grande, Pecos River
Major Lakes - Elephant Butte Reservoir, Conchas Lake, Navajo Reservoir
Highest Point - Wheeler Peak - 13,161 feet (4,011 m) above sea level
Lowest Point - Red Bluff Lake - 2,817 feet (859 m) above sea level
Bordering States - Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
Bordering Country - Mexico
Origin of the Name New Mexico - Named by the Spanish, in reference to Mexico
State Flower: Yucca
State Tree: Pinon
State Grass- Blue gramma grass
State Bird- Roadrunner
State Mammal- Black Bear
State Fish- New Mexico cutthroat trout
State Insect- Tarantula hawk wasp
State Dinosaur- Coelophysis (A meat-eating dinosaur.)
State Vegetables- Chile and frijoles
State Gem: Turquoise
State Song: O, Fair New Mexico
Featured T.V Show
Submitted by Lil_Laura_Kitty and artpunk_xero
Hey! What's up everyone! This is Laura aka Lil_Laura_Kitty.
We will start with all time favorite show, One Tree Hill! Isn't it sad that Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush got separated? From what I heard, CMM admitted to cheating on Sophia with Paris Hilton while they were engaged. Don't let me get into what I think about Paris because you don't want to know. I'm not a CMM fan anymore either. Go Sophia! Ok so now onto the actual show. Here's what's been happening lately. Lucas wants to get serious with Brooke, but she's been keeping her distance because of what happened last time. For those of you who don't know, Lucas cheated on Brooke with her best friend, Peyton. Brooke eventually forgave Peyton, and they are now best friends again. Has she completely forgiven Lucas? I'm not sure about that. So just when it was possible for them to get back together One Tree Hill introduced a new character, Rachel. Rachel has been trying to take over the cheer squad. She's also interested in Lucas.
The cheer squad decided that they would avoid boy drama by all choosing one guy. Whatever guy a girl chose, the other girls weren't allowed to flirt with or go out with for the rest of the cheer season. Rachel ended up chosing Lucas so Brooke has to stay away from him for the rest of the season. Lucas is upset that Brooke didn't chose him. Brooke had this plan where another of her friends would pick Lucas so she could pick Chris Keller (the guy who Haley went on tour with) Her friend didn't pick Lucas. She picked someone else. Peyton ended up picking Mouth because no one else wanted him, and she felt bad for him. Haley gets her husband, Nathan. They are still having issues. All of the girls must go out on a date with the guy that they choose. Haley is happy about getting a chance to make things right with Nathan. Brooke is discusted by having to go out with Chris, but she chose him to keep him away from Haley. Lucas tells Rachel that he has feelings for Brooke, and they agree that Rachel and Brooke should switch guys.
Just as they were about to go tell Brooke, they see Brooke and Haley going on a double date with Chris and Nathan. Lucas and Rachel end up playing strip basketball on their date. The double date with Brooke, Haley, Chris, and Nathan doesn't go well because Nathan ignores his wife, and Chris tries to flirt with her. Then Brooke sees her designs in a window at the mall. She's really happy about this so the four of them go back to her place to celebrate. Rachel gets half naked on the basketball court. Lucas is discusted and tells her to get dressed. Lucas decides to go back to Brooke's place, and tell her that she is the one for him. When Lucas finally arrives at Brooke's doorstep to tell her that she is the one for him, he opens the door, and she is in bed with Chris Keller! Nathan and Haley both write down on a piece of paper their predictions for the next year. They will read each other's predictions in one year to see if they came true.
So that's pretty much what's been happening lately in One Tree Hill! Its a great show! Seasons 1 and 2 are out on DVD so if you've missed any episodes you should get them!
Now onto Smallville! Lana and Clark are finally back together again. Apparently Clark's not the only one interested in Lana. Lex Luthor is interested in her as well. In the most recent episode, someone sends Lana a silver metior rock. Clark gets cut by it, and it makes him think that everyone is turning against him. He sees Chloe emailing Lionel and accuses her of sharing his secret. Then he sees his father talking to Lional and accuses him also. Later he sees Lex kissing Lana, but its just his imagination. He goes crazy with jealousy and almost seriously hurts Lana until his professor who happens to be from Kryton comes in and cures him.
We all know that Clark ends up with Louis so maybe Lex ends up with Lana. You never know what could happen on that show. That's what makes this show so entertaining.
Grey's Anatomy
Meet Meredith Grey. She's a woman trying to lead a real life while doing a
job that makes having a real life impossible.
Meredith is a first year surgical intern at Seattle Grace Hospital, the
toughest surgical residency program west of Harvard. She and fellow
first-year interns Cristina Yang, Izzie Stevens, George O'Malley and Alex
Karev were students yesterday. Today they're doctors and, in a world where
on the job training can be a matter of life and death, they're all juggling
the ups and downs of their own personal lives.
The five interns struggle to form friendships in this most stressful and
competitive atmosphere. Meredith's medical ambition is overshadowed by a
troubling secret: Her mother, a noted pioneering surgeon, is struggling with
a tragic and devastating illness. Cristina is a study in contradiction;
highly competitive and driven, she eschews any favors in order to make it on
her own. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens is the small-town girl who grew up dirt poor
and, in spite of paying for her medical career by modeling, still struggles
with her self-esteem. George O'Malley is the warm but insecure boy next door
who always manages to do or say the wrong thing at the wrong time. In spite
of his attraction to women, he's treated as "just one of the girls." And
Alex Karev, the intern the other interns love to have, masks his working
class roots with arrogance and ambition.
The interns are guided by an established team of doctors who are determined
to shape them into skilled surgeons or break them: Miranda Bailey, a senior
resident responsible for training them, is so tough that she's nicknamed
"The Nazi." Derek Shepherd is the flirtatious but very capable surgeon who
shares a forbidden but undeniable sexual attraction with Meredith. Preston
Burke's arrogance is second only to his skill with a scalpel. Overseeing
them all is Dr. Richard Webber, Seattle Grace's paternal, but no-nonsense
chief of surgery.
Grey's Anatomy focuses on young people struggling to be doctors and doctors
struggling to stay human. It's the drama and intensity of medical training
mixed with the funny, sexy, painful lives of interns who are about to
discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and
white. Real life only comes in shades of grey.
Grey's Anatomy stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek
Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Isaiah Washington as Preston Burke,
Katherine Heigl as Isobel "Izzie" Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev,
T.R. Knight as George O'Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey and James
Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber. (artpunk_xero)
(taken from http://abc.go.com/primetime/greysanatomy/about.html)
Movie Review
by SunRiseRose and JewelWings
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Review
Harry Potter came to theaters a week early and the other movies that was out that weekend did not have a chance for the Harry Potter fans. The beginning of the movie had me at the edge of my seat already. The one "Who Must Not Be Named" makes his debute and almost takes control, but it was only in Harry's dream. Or is it?...........
Three schools combinded, on Harry, Ron, and Hermione's forth year at Hogworths, to compeat in the TriWizards Tornament. 3 mastered wizards, one from each school must put their skills to the test to win, or if fail, die. But something happens and Harry was put into another dangerous journey.
With all the eximent going on with the TriWizards, the the three also come up against the oppiset sex. They have to find someone to take the to the Yule Ball for their Christmas celebration through out the movie. You will see Ron trying not to give in to the temptation.
The ending I will leave you to find out what happend, only thing I have to say is to bring a tissue with you. If get really into the movie you may need it. With this great dialog, effects, keeps you in you seat (not haveing the excuse to leave for a bit), and don't confuse you by going to a different problum than focuseing on what is really needs to be focused on, I recommend you on going to see this or wait until the DVD comes out. Beleve me, this move is a must see.(by: SunRiseRose)
Harry starts off in his fourth year at Hogwarts in the Goblet Of Fire preparing to go to the Quidditch World Cup and the Triwizard Tournament. The students are represented in three different wizarding schools. The schools are Hogwarts, Durmstrang Institute and the Beauxbatons Academy. They also compete with each other in a series of challenges. A new teacher takes a keen interest in Harry. The Dark Lord Voldemort's Death Eaters interrupt the proceedings preparing for his rebirth. Each of the competitors are chosen by the Goblet Of Fire. But this time instead of just three entries, a surprising announcement emerges from the goblet with a fourth. Will Harry be able to surpass the Triwizard Tournament, keep up with his studies and also face Lord Voldemort once again or will he be beaten in this round?
Be sure to check out this mesmerizing film, because it keeps you interested from the very beginning to the surprising end.
It stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, James and Oliver Phelps, Bonnie Wright, Jason Isaacs, Stanislav Ianevski, Katie Leung, Robbie Coltrane, Tom Felton, Robert Pattinson, Ralph Fiennes and Michael Gambon (by: JewelWings)
Book Review
by lavanadahata420
Speak
Laurie Halse Anderson
Melinda Sorodino is the definition of "outcast". She has no friends and everyone has some reason to hate her. Ever since she had a end-of-summer party busted by calling the cops, she's been hated at her school. What no one knows is Melinda holds inside of her a deep secret that she's afraid to let out...she's afraid for many reasons... especially the reason that keeps her running from the shadows and from a certain person at school.
Winter Fashions
by JewelWings
One fashion trend that will be all a rage this winter is a brown leather zip jacket. This
beautiful looking jacket has just the right amount of material to keep you warm this cold and freezing season. It can match any type of clothing that you want to wear. Be sure to grab one before the chilling temperatures arrive your way.
A toasty trend that I will definitely try is a Trotters 'Chill' Boot. These boots can be bought
for about $55 at Nordstrom's. They are very comfortable, water-resistant and are made of road-
hugging rubber with fleece lining. They come in 7 different colors.(Black, Brown, Natural,Yellow, Blush, Green Apple and Red Patent) I plan on buying me a pair of Black ones. In other words, just like Jessica Simpson says, "These boots were made for walking."
Our third choice for this winter season is a Nature Print Sweatshirt that has an emblem of a
Bald Eagle and a U.S.A. flag on it. It can be worn by both men and women and will keep you warm all season long. They usually sell for about $19.99-$23.99 at Blair stores or you can opt for ordering them on line. Either way, it's a safe bet to find one before winter begins!
For my final fashion decision, I found an elegant little scarf that you could use to bundle
up this year. It's called a Heather Magic Scarf and it comes in five varieties of color.
(Black, Pink, Lilac, Eggplant and Off White) They sell for $9.99, are very versatile and
can go with any outfit you choose to wear. You can wear it as a stylish belt, a hooded
shawl or just a flattering cowl, just let your imagination be your guide.
Country of the MonthFrance
Location: Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain Map references: Europe
Area: total: 547,030 sq km
land: 545,630 sq km
water: 1,400 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly less than twice the size of Colorado
Land boundaries:
total: 2,889 km
Border countries: Andorra 56.6 km, Belgium 620 km, Germany 451 km, Italy 488 km, Luxembourg 73 km, Monaco 4.4 km, Spain 623 km, Switzerland 573 km
Coastline: 3,427 km
Maritime claims:
territorial sea: 12 nm
contiguous zone: 24 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm (does not apply to the Mediterranean)
continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
Climate: generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral
Terrain: mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west; remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps in east
Elevation extremes: lowest point: Rhone River delta -2 m
highest point: Mont Blanc 4,807 m
Natural resources: coal, iron ore, bauxite, zinc, uranium, antimony, arsenic, potash, feldspar, fluorospar, gypsum, timber, fish
Land use: arable land: 33.53%
permanent crops: 2.07%
other: 64.4% (2001)
Irrigated land: 20,000 sq km (1998 est.)
Natural hazards: flooding; avalanches; midwinter windstorms; drought; forest fires in south near the Mediterranean
Environment - current issues: some forest damage from acid rain; air pollution from industrial and vehicle emissions; water pollution from urban wastes, agricultural runoff
Environment - international agreements: party to: Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Nitrogen Oxides, Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants, Air Pollution-Sulfur 85, Air Pollution-Sulfur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Antarctic-Environmental Protocol, Antarctic-Marine Living Resources, Antarctic Seals, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Marine Life Conservation, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands, Whaling signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Geography - note: largest West European nation
Population: 60,656,178 (July 2005 est.)
Ethnic groups: Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minorities
Religions: Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4%
Languages: French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)
Government type: republic
Capital: Paris
December Horoscopes
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Top 10 reasons you are Sagittarius:
10. You are one lucky Duck.
9. Your Motto: I mean well - really!
8. Will travel anywhere for anything
7. Life of the party.
6. Good sense of humor.
5. Love your friends like crazy.
4. More patience than a rock.
3. Suffers from foot-n'-mouth disease.
2. Make an olympic event out of being a couch potato.
AND THE #1 REASON YOU ARE A SAGITTARIUS IS......
YOU WERE BORN UNDER THE SIGN OF THE ARCHER!
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
Top 10 reasons you are Capricorn:
10. You play for keeps.
9. Your Motto: always faithful.
8. Work smarter not harder.
7. Time is always on your side.
6. Such class.
5. You were grown up at 5.
4. Great time-management skills.
3. You care what other ppl think.
2. Like the energizer bunny you keep going and going.
AND THE #1 REASON YOU ARE CAPRICORN IS........
YOU WERE BORN UNDER THE SIGN OF THE GOAT!
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