Displaying 0 To 0 Of 0 Comments Nellie, can you please take a peek at my reply to your reply down below? 🙂 » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 12, 2010 @ 7:43 pm Exactly– thanks for that validation, e’cat! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 12, 2010 @ 7:26 pm Yep– it’s a real snooze. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 12, 2010 @ 7:21 pm I’m good with what I am doing. But I haven’t taken it to the next step and we’ll revisit that at some point down the road. Then, I’ll do whatever we need to do to take it to the next step. What I do need guidance on is whether or not the stories I have saved are valid for the category. How best to get that? Here’s an example of a questionable story: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/08/1-in-5-working-age-americ_n_415984.html It’s about job losses. It does not condemn Obama and it is factual– just bad news. But sometimes the continual emphasis on bad news– and from this blogger, when there were no new jobless numbers– can be seen as harping on Obama’s “failures.” Here’s another: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/05/pakistan-fears-influx-of_n_411372.html It says Pakistan is seeing an influx of militants caused by US surge in Afghanistan. Obama’s fault? Surge bad? See what I mean? Sometimes, it’s not just the headline, but the story, and when published and the copy written. Or am I getting carried away? » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 12, 2010 @ 7:19 pm Nellie, everyone– So should I continue with the compilation of Obama, dem/negative and Obama,dem/positive on HP only? » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 12, 2010 @ 7:01 pm Found it– thank you so much! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 12, 2010 @ 6:32 pm Rachel Maddow is in the middle of a long segment about how Obama is THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PRESIDENT (LEGISLATIVELY) EVER. Yet the MSM and the Left and the Right is continually repeating what a failure he is– how weak, how disappointing. Of course, if one disagrees with his agenda (on the right) or thinks it is too watered down (on the left) this fact won’t matter. And his approval ratings are not spectacular. But this only serves to underline the relevance of your project, Nellie! » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 12, 2010 @ 6:21 pm Bito– wait– please show me where the reference section is? » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 12, 2010 @ 5:58 pm Wow, Nellie– that is so well articulated and thought out. I have nothing in the way of other suggestions to add at this point. And as you said, I have been documenting the Obama, Dem/negative and the Obama, Dem/positive stories on HP since the beginning of the month. I have probably missed some, as I only check one or two times a day, but I’m pretty confident I got almost all of them. The next step in that, as I see it (but am completely open to suggestions), is that at the end of each month, I present those headlines and links to the stories here. There are some that might be tossed– for example, what really constitutes a qualifying story? I am pretty broad in my assessment, so some might not fairly be considered either positive or negative. After we have determined we have a big enough ratio of Obama/negative to Obama/positive stories, then what? I think maybe we compile them and send the proof to the outlets you mentioned? This is an important project!! Also, it could really put the Planet on the map. » Posted By Chernynkaya On January 12, 2010 @ 3:58 pm Kalima– all I can say is: Me Too! That dream has kept me going many, many days. » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 7, 2010 @ 3:50 pm Kalima, our dream is to move to the country where we could grow our own food and have all those dogs aand cats, as you grow up with. But I just don’t seem to have any talent for winning the lottery! 😉 BTW, Zorro is a black Shepard mix (with, we think, Great Dane!– that makes it easy to pet him, since no one has to bend down.) » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 7, 2010 @ 3:27 pm HAHA– Same here, Kalima– I clean up well, and I am satisfied with that. I feel the way about my dog as you do about the cats. Aside from being a source of many laughs in this family, he is my personal trainer. If not for him, I doubt I’d have the discipline to walk for 3 miles a day or hike. I tell myself, HE needs it, so I must do it. » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 7, 2010 @ 2:51 pm 😀 I like that prayer, but these days, I just pray to wake up! And when I am ambitious, I pray to wake up at least as young-looking as I went to sleep. » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 7, 2010 @ 2:23 pm Hi Kalima! Oh Boy– Poor Gordon Brown! I love lemon curd too! I really appreciate your inclusion of recipes. I’ll have to add some of my own. I have thought about having a recipe section from time to time, since I occasionally see that someone posts about a dish they made. Oh heck–This might be the right time! I’ll add a very yummy winter soup: Harira– Moroccan Bean and Vegetable Soup (NOT Vegetatrian!) 1 lb (500g) lamb or beef cut into small cubes Put the meat and bones into a very large pot with the water and bring to boil. Remove the scum, then add the lentils and chick peas. In a frying pan, fry the onions in oil til golden; add them to soup. Simmer 1 1/2 hrs adding salt to taste and the pepper after 1 hour. Blend the tomatoes to a cream in a processor and pour into the soup. Add the ginger and saffron and more water if needed. Mix the flour to a paste with cold water and add to the soup, stirring vigorously until the soup thickens and gets velvety. Add the vermicelli and simmer 15 mins. Then add the parsley, cilantro and lemon juice until the pasta is finished. Serve. VARIATION: Instead of meat, use chicken ; instead of chick peas use fava beans; instead of vermicelli, use rice.) » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 7, 2010 @ 2:00 pm Kalima, the pictures today seemed particularly poignant. ~~sigh~~ When will the human race realize we have to look out for each other? That’s how it works! » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 5, 2010 @ 2:10 pm Good Morning, guys! The quote of the day: I simply would like to know, as an honest and balanced newsperson, when you are going to pull your Stalinist head out of your Leninist ass. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/04/jon-stewart-fox-news-sarah-palin-megyn-kelly_n_485235.html » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 4, 2010 @ 9:57 am Kalima– credit to you for reading that stuff– more than I could stomach! But it is important to do that– see what they say. Ugh! » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 2, 2010 @ 9:25 am Hi KQuark– Long time no see! I hope you are well? That is quite an amazing quote, and you are right–it is almost saint-like in its selflessness and love. I also appreciate your spot-on analysis of the British because, yeah, they are all about order and rules it seems to me. But not in a Teutonic way. More like in a bookkeeper way. » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 2, 2010 @ 9:24 am Morning all! Here’s my quote for today: Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, the people alone have an incontestable, unalienable, and indefeasible right to institute government; and to reform, alter, or totally change the same, when their protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness require it. John Adams, Thoughts on Government, 1776 » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 2, 2010 @ 9:18 am Hey, Bito–that’s a good explanation of the holiday! As the author says, there are many– including the one that says that Lord Krishna told his mom that Radha (his beloved) had skin that was lighter than his (his was dark). So his mom said, Well, you’re the Lord–change her skin to whatever color you prefer! (Me– if I could be any color, I’d go for Krishna Blue!) Krishna and Radha: http://scriptures.ru/india/murtis/radha_krishna.jpg » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 1, 2010 @ 8:19 am Good Morning to the Planet! Here » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 1, 2010 @ 6:21 am Good morning, Kalima– awesome photos today! Those Holi pics are especially cool–what a fun celebration. And about those storms in France— I’m sure glad there is no such thing as climate change. ~snort~ » Posted By Chernynkaya On March 1, 2010 @ 6:14 am I know, right? I really think we should post those HP stories that are pure spin on NewsTrust. » Posted By Chernynkaya On February 25, 2010 @ 7:07 am Here » Posted By Chernynkaya On February 25, 2010 @ 7:01 am Oh, good one! 😆 » Posted By Chernynkaya On February 15, 2010 @ 8:09 am Morning, Kalima! That’s hilarious! What will happen to the sock industry? » Posted By Chernynkaya On February 15, 2010 @ 5:37 am KQ– I dedicated this to you on the music thread! Table of the Elements Song:
» Posted By Chernynkaya On February 12, 2010 @ 4:40 pm OK, let » Posted By Chernynkaya On February 11, 2010 @ 9:28 am Hey, Javaz–I just read this! And I had been toying with the idea of doing a post about all the foods that were once good for us that are now bad for us and vice versa, but I am too lazy! (Too much research) Someone should though– it’d be fun. 🙂 » Posted By Chernynkaya On February 10, 2010 @ 2:28 pm Why Are Americans Passive as Millions Lose Their Homes, Jobs, Families and the American Dream? Society-wide depression has struck America. Why it’s happened and what we can do about it. An unnatural economic and psychological disaster has struck America. Five contributors, each interacting with and shaping the others, have devastated the American moral, economic, psychological, and social landscape. Each is fed by related streams, but each contributes its own force to the disaster. The American dream in which each generation surpassed the previous generation in real wages has all but disappeared, along with dreams of an intact family, a steady job, a home, and an honest supportive community. This article looks at each of five collaborators in the crisis in order to answer the following questions: How did this happen? What forces are responsible? Why are Americans passive as millions lose their homes, their jobs, their families, their hopes of justice, and the American dream? Why do Americans remain disorganized at home while their European and Asian counterparts flood into the streets and strike in militant, organized protest? Why do others believe in their potential to reclaim their lives while we do not? What happened is a result of at least five major, interrelated forces. One is a transformation of American morality, and with it the loss of belief that the social and political realms could be shaped by morality, ethics, and secular spirituality. Another is an economic depression. A third is a transformation of the family, which has been the foundation of American emotional life. A fourth is the decimation of Americans’ social participation in all areas, from bridge clubs and PTAs to political parties. A fifth is the tranquilizing and numbing of the American population with psychotropic medications. Full article from Tikkun Magazine via Alternet: Why Are Americans Passive as Millions Lose Their Homes, Jobs, Families and the American Dream? » Posted By Chernynkaya On February 9, 2010 @ 9:50 amComments Posted By Chernynkaya
3 or 4 marrow bones
18 cups (4 1/2liters) water
1 1/4 cups (250 g)brown or green lentils
1 1/4 cups (250 g)chickpeas, soaked at least an hour
3 onions, chopped
2 tblsp sunflower oil
salt
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
2 lbs (1 kg) tomatoes, peeled
1/2 tsp powdered ginger
1/2 tsp saffron
2/3 cup (100 g) flour
4 oz (100 g) vermicelli broken into small pieces
Large bunch (~ a cup) flat leaf parsley chopped
large bunch of cilantro (~ a cup) chopped
Juice of AT LEAST one lemon
~~Jon Stewart
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