April 2012
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“For the first eight years of our marriage, [Michelle and I] were paying more in...”
– President Obama in North Carolina today on why Congress has to act to prevent interest rates on student loans from doubling (via barackobama)
For the confusèd among you.
Old English (Anglo-Saxon): Eft he axode, hu ðære ðeode nama wære þe hi of comon. Him wæs geandwyrd, þæt hi Angle genemnode wæron. Þa cwæð he, "Rihtlice hi sind Angle gehatene, for ðan ðe hi engla wlite habbað, and swilcum gedafenað þæt hi on heofonum engla geferan beon."
Middle English: In þat lond ben trees þat beren wolle, as þogh it were of scheep; whereof men maken clothes, and all þing þat may ben made of wolle. In þat contree ben many ipotaynes, þat dwellen som tyme in the water, and somtyme on the lond: and þei ben half man and half hors, as I haue seyd before; and þei eten men, whan þei may take hem.
Early Modern English: But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief, That thou her maid art far more fair than she Be not her maid, since she is envious; Her vestal livery is but sick and green And none but fools do wear it; cast it off. It is my lady, O, it is my love!
Modern English: Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn't hold with such nonsense.
Pointless dribble: Omg, lol, def totes ridic, c u ltr
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8 Bugs You Don't Know You're Eating →
Thrips
At anywhere from 1/25 to 1/8 of an inch long, these tiny little winged parasites are legally allowed in apple butter, canned or frozen asparagus, frozen broccoli, and frozen Brussels sprouts.
Aphids
Those same little green or black bugs that can destroy a bouquet of flowers can infiltrate your frozen veggies, particularly spinach, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. And if you home-brew...
up the awkward esoteric geeks
equinoxes:
too many sad fashionistas with feigned interests hittin’ the scene.
ah, the occult hipster, with their overpriced clothing and demonic sigils in their attire.
Mysterium Nox →
A crooked path of witchcraft originating in the traditional praxis of european cunning & grimoiric celestial craft; yet refined and vivified as dictated via holy gnosis sent forth from the manifest spirits of the current.
Mysterium: the secret initatory path manifested into those bound and true, through compass and cord Nox: the night, shadows, spirits, gods, and shades summoned forth to work...
“Why is it, do you think, that children are always too young to hear the truth...”
– Ward Churchill on Perpetual War and State-Sponsored Terrorism (via mutualaddiction)
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“I would like you to help me spread the words that Singing ‘We all come from the...”
– Z Budapest, declaring a curse shall be unleashed to anyone who dares to be inspired by her music & modify / improve it in any way (even in their private, personal practice). Source: Facebook
I, for one, shall never utilize this song again. Further, I shall recommend that any circle I attend...
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Iron & Rum: Ancient Roman Cuisine →
ironandrum:
Typical dishes of Ancient Pagan Rome:
Pulses such as fava beans, chick peas, peas, lupins, and lentils.
Pickled fruit and vegetables such as escarole, olives, chicory, chard, cardoons, mallows, broccoli, asparagus, artichokes, leeks, carrots, turnips, parsnips, beets, peas, green beans, radishes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuces and field greens, onions, cucumbers, fennel, capers and...
