Gov. Jerry Brown pitches his budget plan on Republican turf
Whether it's over a beer or with his Welsh corgi, Brown is schmoozing lawmakers to secure just four GOP votes for his budget plan. Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown's first major test is coming down to this: his ability to win over four Republicans, the minimum number he needs to pass his spending plan.

Is all the gold still in Ft. Knox?

Dream on. There is approximatly 6 billion in gold there. That is a pitance. That amount has been set aside so politicians can get the hell out of DC to Brazil when they are asked to leave by Osama binLaden. The rest is in the Vatican waiting for a chance to invade Israel with basically a mercanary military.
Jesus was not born of a virgin as the pope claims. He is a cronic liar. Way above your head.

You are positive proof, as to why some people should not be allowed to reproduce.

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A Shade Loving, Early Blooming Perennial

Through the years a variety of plants have come to be called "Christmas Rose"; they are all steeped in a legend that dates back centuries. Most frequently, the plant Americans associate with the Christmas Rose legend is the hellebore.

In late winter the first plants to bloom in my garden are the Christmas hellebores - often first appearing when there is still snow on the ground. Their blooms and evergreen foliage brighten the winter garden and offer a hint of the spring to come. Native to much of Europe, hellebores were grown in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia as early as 1793 and today it seems that gardeners can't get enough of them. Over the past decade, plant breeders have created many new hybrids of the latter blooming Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis). Now they have started to work their magic upon the Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger).

The Christmas Rose Legend

When the Magi laid their rich offerings of myrrh, frankincense, and gold, by the bed of the sleeping Christ Child, legend says that a shepherd maiden stood outside the door quietly weeping.

She, too, had sought the Christ Child and desired to bring him gifts. But she had nothing to offer, for she was very poor indeed. She had searched the countryside over for one little flower to bring Him, but she could find neither bloom nor leaf, for the winter had been cold.

And as she stood there weeping, an angel passing saw her sorrow, and stooping, the angel brushed aside the snow at her feet. And there sprang up on the spot a cluster of beautiful winter roses, -- waxen with light pink petals.

"Nor myrrh, nor frankincense, nor gold," said the angel, "is offering more meet for the Christ Child than these pure Christmas Roses." These the shepherd maiden carries to Jesus, who smiles broadly and touches them, turning them pale pink.

Double Fantasy Christmas Rose Gift Offer

This year we have the brand new double Christmas Rose - 'Double Fantasy' that will make a lovely and thoughtful gift. 'Double Fantasy' features pure white, ruffled blooms with several rows of petals that look even more like true roses. They "pop" against the evergreen dark green foliage. 'Double Fantasy' can be kept in the house and planted in the garden in the spring. It will look lovely under deciduous trees, next to shady patios or courtyard gardens. Be sure to plant your Christmas Rose up close, so you can enjoy its beautiful blooms in mid-winter. 'Double Fantasy' provides a pleasant textural diversion in a bed of hostas, or in a mixed border. And, deer do not eat hellebores.

Planting and Care

'Double Fantasy' is permanent and easy to grow. It matures into a mound of evergreen leaves ultimately almost three feet wide and 18-24 inches high and lasts for decades. In most North American climates, where the soil freezes, a winter thaw will bring the much appreciated floral display.

Alan Summers, president of Carroll Gardens, Inc., has over 30 years experience in gardening and landscape design. He has made Carroll Gardens one of America’s preeminent nurseries, having introduced more than 20 new perennials and woody shrubs over the years and reintroduced numerous “lost” cultivars back to American gardeners.

Carroll Gardens publishes a weekly online newsletter written by Alan. It contains valuable gardening advice and tips and answers to customer questions. Click here to sign up for the Carroll Gardens weekly enewsletter.

Every Saturday, Alan hosts a call-in gardening forum on WCBM radio - 680 AM. For those outside of the WCBM listening area, they can listen to radio show via the internet.

Visit CarrollGardens.com to learn more.

Holidays are one step ahead, it is the start for searching your precious gifts for your special someone or to your self as well and to someone who is known to your heart. One of the many choices you can choose today is the most precious, elegant and versatile jewelry made form silver is the pendant. They are very precious and meaningful when given as a gift. They will never be outdated and it spells beauty naturally. What's the most beautiful accessory for your silver chain? Sterling silver pendants are the answer.

Silver pendant works for any chains, even a small piece of pendant stringed on a simple ribbon can be a stunning present. Pendant will surely give a beautiful and charming look to the one who sees it. Silver fits any types and color of outfit. More often than not, silver jewelries are considered to be the best accessories that can go well with all kinds of outfits. Silver pendant can go with any outfit even if she wears a simple outfit, she will definitely look elegant. Jewelries can make a boring outfit looks lively.

It makes a perfect gift for the special person in your life as every person treasures such silver pendants. Moreover, these pendants are available in a wide variety of styles and designs. This may range from simple and circular pendants to intricate and unusual designs. Silver pendants are also adorned with various colors of cubic zirconia such as green, rose gold, white, and pink.

A silver pendant crafted with Chinese water Dragon is a symbol for success and power. Silver jewelry such this are very common for those who believe in good luck. Silver Jewelry, like the moon who's energy controls the rhythm of ocean tides, it has a soothing, calming effect.

The most usual type of silver pendants you can find in jewelry shops today are those with religious significance. With its cross shape, it become one of the best selling items, even among non-Christians because of its exquisite looks. Some of them are even adorned with precious stones, not just plain. No matter how you choose to express your spirituality, you'll find cross pendants that make the statement you want. Cross pendants are wonderful gifts for first communion, christening and other religious occasion. However, you can find more than just cross pendants, too. There are some designed to depict Saints and the resurrection of Jesus.

Aside form the various shapes you can choose from, pendants can be amazing gifts by having them personalized by engraving your love ones name or initials. These one-of-a-kind pieces are crafted just for that special person in your life. Giving his worth to your heart. You can engrave the date of your anniversary or some messages that can up lift ones heart. Aside from that, you can make the silver pendants special by adding a photo inside for certain pendants made with frame. It can bring tears to her eyes. Men prefer pendants engraved with words, this way they can tell their feelings that usually they can't personally say how much that person means to them.

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Hurtful Christians?

Why do Christians wear crosses around their necks? You would think that if Jesus ever came back to Earth and saw that he'd be very insulted and say: “Hey, how about a little sensitivity? That's where I died in agony, and you're making jewelry out of it?”

your question was a real eye opener. i be live you are right Jesus would be very insulted,i just love the idea of a loaf of bread or a gold glass of wine around the neck.hanging.

Would Jesus Gauges be Sacrilegious or Offensive?

I know that wearing rosary beads is considered offensive (I'm a practicing Catholic and would never dream of it). I also know that I am encouraged to wear several pieces of jewelry with Mary, Jesus, the saints, etc. on it. Example: Pendants, saint bracelets...

Earrings are not needed. Take them off. Read Isaiah 3
Exodus 20:8-11
SDA

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What is your favorite dream?

Mine is one where I was in an Art Museum which was like a spiral tower. I was hurrying down the stairs to see all of the art. I bumped into Jesus and he said "why are you rushing?"
I said "I need to see all of the art" He said " No you don't, you only need to enjoy the art you get to see...you don't need to see all of it." We slowly walked down the stairs together and thoughtfully looked at few more paintings. Then he and I walked along as he pulled a donkey.

I have this dream where i'm sitting on a patio by arrowhead lake and the sun is setting and the weather is nice and warm and me and my husband are eating french fries and watching the sunset and when we finish the fries he holds my hand and then I wake up....I love that dream for some reason

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dream interpretation please?

i had this dream i cannot take off my mind. i saw jesus, in a green field,nice field, and i was with around i think was 10 people. it didnt really look like the drawings of jesus today, but i knew it was jesus. he was in a white robe, with gold and red, but i couldnt see his face. it was covered with a very white and pure aura. anyways, all of us were kneeling before him and he said he was going to pick someone (IDK Why) but i felt he would pick me. When he picked someone, it wasnt me and i felt bad for some reason, then i woke up. does this mean anything, or was it just a silly dream. i dont really dream allot though.

white is purity, gold is glory, and red is salvation. did you know the person Jesus picked? maybe you will see someone give their life to Christ in the near future and he wanted to show you ahead of time. maybe He wants you to learn something. just a thought, though...

You broke the 10 commandments if you wore a cross.?

"You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth."

An "idol" is an image of a false god. The cross is a symbol of Christ's passion. Two completely different things. It's like saying "Mecca" is an idol because Muslims pray to Mecca.

This is another question that gets asked every day.

The Jesus Optical Illusion Image?

Fellow citizens, please click on the link provided if you are prepared to be freaked out. For those of you who know about the illusion, please don't boost about it. Merrily have your 2 points by stating 'I know' or something simply understandable.

I did not know about this. But, thanks for sharing I guess. That was really strange...

Peace be upon you all.

---Edit: Try this one: http://www.puzzles.ca/ghostly_illusions.html

I Like A Christ that Smiles For You and For Me.?

Jesus is mainly depicted in Icons, Stations of the Cross, paintings, religious artwork as serious, pensive, or sad.

Jesus smiles upon all who believe in Him and have accepted Him. He loves those who have not, just like He loves everyone. But, IMHO I think that He is saddened by those who have not accepted Him. Jesus had real human emotions, we see this in the bible when He cried when Lazarus died.

Fellow Apostolic Oneness Pentecostals, did Jesus have long hair as some of the paintings portray Him?

As in this painting that is believed by some to be the oldest painting of Jesus in existence: http://www.israelshamir.net/Images/Jesus_Badde.jpg

Apostolic Pentecostal or no...the only correct answer to your question is no. Wondering is one thing, but if you would divide the word honestly and in earnest....why in the world would you pose your wondering here? By asking that only those that abide in the same credo as you answer this question, then it follows that it is only by that credo that they should consider your post.

Surely Apostolic Pentecostals don't base what they think important (and exclusive only to themselves) upon wondering if the Lord's hair was long or not? Or do I have my understanding of your organisation skewed somehow?

This question would be interesting if you deemed all of us worthy of "wondering" things impossible to discern in the scriptures. As you haven't, and have inadvertently claimed the right to "wonder" about a nonsensical, useless thing of God as a right of only your church....then I wonder about you.

Take a second, and better look at your question. Divide it as ( I hope ) you divide the Word of God. Do you see your arrogance? If not, then maybe you should consider dividing the Word a little more than you do now.

And try to answer my question. Why would you exclude anyone else from talking about such an empty issue such as the Lord's hair length. For that matter, why would you exclude anyone from discussing anything about God. Am I mistaken in my understanding of the Great Commission? Or does the A-oneness-P not believe in sharing the gift of Jesus Christ with any outside their own kin?

Or maybe that's just you that think they are special enough to discuss the Lord?

A new Advent
When the idea of having a worship service at Christmastime at Powers Church was presented to Marcia Powers a few years back, she was more than a bit skeptical. "I thought, 'Who would come?' " she says.

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Considering the ancient era and its culture we cannot forget the contribution of the Mormon art. They are the art forms which depict the history and the culture of the cathedrals of the ancient times. It lays stress on the teachings and the messages that are the means of communication. The paintings describe the rich culture and traditions that were followed during the Mormon period. The artist mostly concentrated on the paintings of Jesus Christ.

There are different art forms related to it from the traditional to the temple art and the portray paintings. Let us know about their unique features and how they are different.

1. The Temple Art

The temple art is the best form which depicts the art of some of the well renowned temples. These are exclusive and ancient and are based on the ancient art form. When you will see these paintings you will find a spiritual and devotional touch which make you go enchanting. It is difficult to find these paintings nowadays but still you can get some of them.

2. The Portray Paintings

This is also the art form of the Mormon which describes the eminent and great personalities like the leaders, national heroes, authors etc. These are usually made to motivate the people so that they can learn something from their lives. They are simple but convey a lot to the visitors. They can be found in offices or at homes. These are used for inspiring the people.

3. The Historical Events

These deal with the paintings of the events like the wars and the social gathering. These are found to encompass the most historical events and sites. They are the source of knowledge for the visitors as most of the people are unaware about the history.

4. Jesus Christ Paintings

The Jesus Christ paintings describe all the paintings related to the life of Jesus. Starting from birth to his death thousands of art forms has been made. These are not only unique but also throw an insight on his life. They beautifully depict the life and all his sufferings.

So these were the types of Mormon art. Initially exhibitions were also organized to let people know about this unique art form. But later on it vanished away. These paintings are the exotic ones that not only enlighten your home but give a traditional look. These types of art are very ethnic and makes your interiors very different and unlike.

Thus this was all about the Mormon art and its specific types.

You must have witnessed the Lds paintings and even the Jesus painting. however if you want to witness yet another masterpiece Mormon painting then you will find plenty at Mormon Art Please do visit Mormon Art for some breathtaking paintings which will touch your heart.