Holy Ground: July 2009

ANIMAL RIGHTS IN ROMANIA

Labels: WILDLIFE | at Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The idea of "animal rights" is that the basic interests of animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of humans. Animals should be viewed as legal persons and members of the community-not property, and that they should not be used as food, clothing, research subjects or entertainment. Animal law is taught in 112 law schools in the USA and in 8 schools in Canada. In Romania has been voted an animal protection law referring only about wild animals and animals with owners,it doesn't include the stray ones. Despite this, there are many animal foundations who are trying to do the best for the stray dogs found on the streets. White Fang Foundation is one of them created thanks to the initiative and efforts of some people who love animals. What is interesting about this foundation is the fact that you can adopt a specific dog from the shelter but you don't have to take the dog home because the foundation will take care of him with your financial support. You will receive pictures with the dog and information's about his life and health.

Animals have no voice to educate the community about the laws that have been enacted to protect them. You can be the voice for them!

THE SECRET LIFE OF MARILYN MONROE

Labels: BOOKS | at Wednesday, July 29, 2009

If you think you know all there is to know about Marilyn Monroe think again. Based on never-before-revealed correspondence between Gladys- Marilyn's mother, business associates and family members, as well as first time interviews with those who knew Gladys in sanitariums in which she lived, Taraborrelli weaves a complex story of mental illness. Based on a stunning amount of research that includes voluminous family and medical files, personal correspondence and notes, thousands of other primary documents as well as scores of interviews with FBI and Secret Service agents, friends, family members, "The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe completely redefines the story of a legend. In Romania cartea se numeste "Marilyn Monroe-secrete, glorie si tragedie" si se distribuie alaturi de ziarul Saptamana Financiara. Charles Casillo, autor si biograf al lui Marilyn, a descris cel mai bine atractia exercitata de aceasta astfel: "Marilyn Monroe era frumoasa. Marilyn Monroe era sexy. Marilyn Monroe era delicioasa...intotdeauna delicioasa.Toata lumea stia asta.Nu era doar un sex simbol.Farmecul ei era copilaresc, inocent, stralucitor-te frapa si il vedeai ca pe un vas cu capsuni proaspete, ornate cu putina frisca...Creatia lui Marilyn Monroe o transformase pe fetita aceea nedorita si mereu pe drumuri in cea mai dorita, cea mai discutata, analizata, barfita si ravnita femeie a epocii sale."

MILKSHAKE RECIPIES

Labels: RECIPIES | at Sunday, July 26, 2009

When the term "milkshake" was first used in print in 1885, milkshakes were an alcoholic whiskey drink. However, by 1900 the term referred to "wholesome drinks made with chocolate, strawberry or vanilla syrups". In the late 1930s, several newspaper articles show that the term "frosted" was used to refer to milkshakes made with ice cream. All in all, here are some recipes that I've picked up for everyone out there who loves this delicious drink. CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE: 1 cup chocolate ice cream, 2 cups of milk, 3-4 tablespoons chocolate syrup. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. BANANA CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE: 1 cup of milk,2 tablespoons cocoa, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 medium sliced banana, ice cubes. First pour the milk in a blender, add cocoa then blend on low speed until is well mixed. Add sugar, vanilla and banana. Blend until smooth. STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE: 1 cup milk, 1 cup strawberry ice cream, 2 cups strawberries, ice. Put all the ingredients in a blender. CHERRY MILKSHAKE: 200g vanilla ice cream, 2 tablespoons of milk, 150g cherries. Remove cherry stalk and pit from each cherry. Blend the ice cream, milk and the pitted cherries till smooth. As for a garnishing idea top with marshmallows and chopped cherries like in the picture above.

VANCOUVER STAR ARTICLE FROM "THE SUPERMODEL"

Labels: THE COLLECTOR | at Sunday, July 26, 2009

Clippings of this article appear in several later episodes.

I KNOW WHO KILLED ME

Labels: MOVIES | at Sunday, July 26, 2009

I came across this movie the other days and though there where so many with a bad opinion about it I still found it interesting to watch, especially if you're a fan of Lindsay Lohan. A stylish psychological thriller with a captivating riddle at its center, I Know Who Killed Me explores the dark side of identity, family and obsession. The quiet suburb of New Salem is being terrorized by a brutal serial killer who abducts and tortures young women, holding them captive for weeks before murdering them. Aubrey Fleming appears to be his latest victim when she disappears without a trace during a night out with friends. After a frantic search, Aubrey turns up to be alive, but changed. She is missing limbs, but has gained a new personality-that of a bad girl Dakota Moss. Her parents and the FBI think she' suffering from delusions, but if "Dakota" is just a trick of her mind, why do strange wounds keep appearing on her body? "I Know Who Killed Me" is rated R for grisly violence including torture and disturbing images, sexuality and profanity.

STARBUCKS-THE WORLD'S BEST COFFEE

Labels: ADVERTISING | at Saturday, July 25, 2009

Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 16,120 stores in 49 countries, including nearly 1,000 in Canada and more than 800 in Japan. "Our entry onto the Romanian market is part of a strategic plan for the Region. We believe people in Romania have a traditional appreciation of coffee" stated Cliff Burrows, chairman of Starbucks for Europe. Starbucks sells expresso-based hot drinks, other hot and cold drinks, snacks, and items such as mugs and coffee beans. The first Starbucks location outside North America opened in Tokyo, Japan, in 1996. If you want to find the world's best coffees for yourself your journey begins here. On http://www.starbuckscoffeeathome.com/ you can find your perfect coffee made for you.

OTHER SHOWS

Labels: TV SHOWS | at Tuesday, July 21, 2009

If you are a fan of ghosts tv shows, you 'll love Ghost Whisperer.The series follows the life of Melinda Gordon, a young woman from Grandview, who has the ability to see and communicate with the earth bound spiritsof people who have died, or ghosts, who climb to the living because they have unfinished business in our world, preventing them from crossing over or going into the light so they come to her for help. Inspired by the work of spirit communicator James Van Praagh and, also, by the one of Mary Ann Winkowski, a real-life communicator with earth bound spirits, Ghost Whisperer explores the spiritual side of life and death.

The Grudge 3

Labels: MOVIES | at Monday, July 20, 2009

Columbia Pictures just released this brand new DVD artwork for The Grudge 3, one of my favourite movies. This is the synopsis you will find on almost every page on the internet: a joung Japanesse woman who holds the key to stopping the spirit of Kayako, travels to the haunted Chicago apartment from the sequel, to stop the curse of Kayako once and for all and save a family who is currently being hunted by her malicious spirit. For more information visit the official site http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/thegrudge3/ The DVD's special features: DELETED SCENES,"TOKYOAGOARIA" FEATURETTE,"THE CURSE CONTINUES" FEATURETTE

YOUR BLOG-YOUR PERSONAL DIARY

Labels: LIFESTYLE | at Monday, July 13, 2009

It is said that, today, blogs are more like an online diary or journal where people write their day-to-day experiences, their thoughts, activities, their personal opinions on experiences, their hobbies and any content that might be found in a traditional paper diary or journal.Blogs also can be used as tools for creating on-line comunities of people interested in the same subject or in each other. Many people have started to create their personal blogs to express their thoughts and feelings.Today, this interactive online diaries are integrated into the daily lives of many teenagers and college students becouse they give people opportunity to express their views to a mass audience about any subject they want.Blogs often become more than a way to just communicate, they become a way to reflect on life.

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