Saturday, October 1, 2011

The Islamic Deception

Google the phrase Muslim violence, and more than 29 million entries pop up. Granted, some of these citations represent violence committed against Muslims, but, unfortunately, quite a few represent violence committed in the name of Islam.

This makes me wonder: What does Islam really stand for? I hear a great deal about Muslims who do not believe in violence. Yet, it seems that this is a troubling form of faith that rewards people for committing acts of violence .

Imagine if Klansman David Duke claimed he was part of the Ku Klux Klan but was not a racistthat he just liked wearing sheets. Wouldnt that be a little hard to accept as a credible concept?

While it may seem outrageously politically incorrect to do so, a number of individuals are openly questioning whether the Muslim religion is truly a religion of peace. Some of these individuals are disaffected Muslims who feel as if they were sold a bill of goods by Islamic leaders. They believe they were betrayedand they worry that others may be hoodwinked into believing that the Islamic faith is one of peace, love, and harmony.

Is lamic regimes have been responsible for major human rights violations, especially against religious minority groups and women. Even some Muslims openly admit the religion has a history of violenceat least dating back to the 12th century. While some Muslims have openly called for a peace movement within their religion, the fact of the matter is that, year after year, the news pages are filled with instances of Muslim violence.

Another important thing to keep in mi nd here is that lying is actually sanctioned within the Islamic religion. As Islam spreads throughout the West, Americans need to be particularly vigilant, recognizing the fact that Muslim activists may try to deceive us into believing that they do not endorse violence, when their actions say otherwise. A number of Muslims artfully neglect to mention the more controversial aspects of Islamic writings and teachings.

For instance, the Koran is often quoted selectively to indicate that the religion stands for peace and tolerance. But after Mohammed migrated to Medina, the Koran became filled with passages showing not only prejudice a nd intolerance, but the endorsement of violence.

For example, Mohammed, a supposed prophet of peace, commanded his army to kill a Jewish tribe. Obviously, killing is the most extreme form of violence one can engage in, and it is appalling that a religious leader would sanction what can euphemistically be described as ethnic cleansing. The Koran contends that the only reward of those who make war upon Allah and His messenger and strive after corruption in the land will be that they will be killed or crucified, or have their hands and feet on alternate sides cut off, or will be expelled out of the land. Such lines of text could never be confused with the lyrics to Let There Be Peace on Earth.

Its hard to reconcile such writings with the popular image of Islam as a peace-loving religion that is being unfairly attacked. The fact is, the media are often complicit in this deception. News reports suggest that violence is perpetrated by extremists or fundamentalists , leading the average Westerner to believe that mainstream Islam does not condone any form of violence.

Because of Islams traditional acceptance of lying, its entirely possible that, when Islamic leaders speak, they are not speaking the unadulterated truth. In fact, they may say one thing and believe something entirely different.

In the end, by their fruits you will know themand, regrettably, the fruits of Islam are often destruction, violence and Death.


Author:: Nathan Tabor
Keywords:: Republican, Democrat, Commentary, Politics, Death, Muslim
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How Do I Make My Dozen Roses Look Right?

When I first stArted to design Flowers I often heard how designers had difficulty making a dozen roses look nice. That it was hard to keep the roses in place. But it is really very easy to do if you know a few simple basics.

1)First prepare the rose by taking off the bottom half of the leaves and popping off the thorns (if they have them).

2)Cut the rose slantwise under water (so they dont get an air pocket that prevents them from drinking) and place in small bucket or vase that has warm water and flower food.

3)Make sure you have the right size vase. Too small and youll have them all standing up straight and it will look funny. Too big and youll have way too much space to fill in. This may sound common sense but believe me; all beginning designers have made this mistake.

Th ere are two ways that I have found to be the best:

a)Fill a vase with water of the way full.

b)Take your greens (usually leather leaf) and stArt putting them in the vase stArting from the outside all around and moving inward. The greens should be crisscrossing themselves. This gives a good stiff base for the roses to be able to stand without flopping. Or:

a)Take a dry vase and clear floral tape. You can get this at a craft store and it is very sticky and water proof.

b)Use this tape at the top of the vase by making a grid. You should leave enough room to allow the stem and greens to pass through.

c)Fill the vase with water and flower food and stArt putting your greens in, same as before, stArt inserting from outside towards the inside stems crossing each other. The advantage to using the grid is you can use less greens.

d)Now you are ready to place the roses in.

In most floral designing you design from the outside inward. Bu t for roses I prefer the opposite. I stArt with what I call the anchor rose. I take my longest stem and stick it right in the middle. If you have done your greening correctly, is should stand straight up. Place the next 4 roses in around the first rose but slightly shorter. Continue in this fashion until all roses have been placed. Now stand back and look at it to see if you need to make any adjustments. Then place in the filler of your choice such as babies breath. Finish with a bow and enjoy your creation.

There are many ways to place the roses but remember, keep it simple. Dont make it complicated. There is a beautiful motivational print called Beauty-White Magnolia that says, appreciate simplicity. Thats my motto.

Enjoy!

Willie Jones

Willie Jones is a freelance writer, researcher, floral designer, and Artist. When Art Inspires, Dreams can Become Reality. http://www.Artinspires.com Make sure you enroll in the free motivational poster dra wing. All winners receive a free framed print.


Author:: Willie Jones
Keywords:: motivational prints,motivational posters, Art, Artwork,floral pictures,Flowers,floral designing
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Planning a Painting

Planning a Painting:

Okay, you've found it--the perfect scene, the one you think will make the perfect Painting. What's next? Different schools of thought broach the subject. Some Artist go straight to the paper (or canvas, as it were) with brush in hand. The spontaneity of the project is most important. Others will do a detailed sketch, perhaps a small study of the scene. I'm a mixture of both. Once seized by an idea, I will do a sketch, but only the roughest of sketches. The shapes are crudely drawn, just to give me an idea of their placement. From there, I proceed to transferring my idea to my support. I've learned through the years that if masking is involved, it's best just to draw the outline and fill in the details later. Masking may remove my pencil lines. Besides, there's a risk of smudging the lines.

A friend of mine who also paints reminds of of another lesson that I've learned. He will want to stick slavishly to a photo or scene. If wh at he sees isn't right, he looks until he finds it. Other Artists have taught me the value of rearranging things, moving objects to frame, point to, lead the eye around in a Painting. Try to do that. Notice how your eye moves through a scene, what you notice first or don't notice. A truly excellent book I found on the subject is Barbara Nuss's book, 14 Forumulas for Painting Fabulous Landscapes. The book has more info on oil than Watercolor, but the information is outstanding. Truly a book to help you see.

Another thing you want to keep in mind about your work in progress is your own feelings to the subject. That is the goal, isn't it? Developing your own style and your way of viewing the world around you. Don't lose sight of what attracted you to the scene at first. Was the palette pl easing to you? Did it trigger certain memories for you? Remember that. If it was the color, you'll want to keep that in mind, especially if it is a break from your usual scheme. I've found more than once that I was disappointed with a Painting only to recall that it wasn't the composition as much as the color that attracted me, that I wanted to capture.

Whatever element is the attraction don't let it stop once the Painting is complete. A fitting title will reinforce this feeling.

Chris Dinesen Rogers has worked with local Artists, but is primarily a self-taught and self-representing Artist. Her work weaves a tapestry of the realistic, natural, imaginative and historic, reflecting her deep love and commitment to the preservation of the natural resources of the Upper Midwest. Her Paintings are found in collections over all the United States and Canada. Her work has also placed in juried competitions. She is represented by Art in the Village Frame Shoppe & G allery, New London, MN and the EArth Works Art Gallery & Studio in Penn Yan, New York.

She is a long time supporter and volunteer of conservation efforts throughout the Midwest. In 2000, Chris and her husband, Norm, were commissioned Colonels by the state of Kentucky for their volunteer efforts at Mammoth Cave National Park. Chris and Norm are also co-authors of 101 Things To Do on the Wisconsin Great River Road. The book details the unique and wonderful of the Wisconsin Great River Road.


Author:: Chris Dinesen Rogers
Keywords:: Watercolor, Painting, Art, Artist, Landscape
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The Orca Killer Whale in Pacific Northwest Coast Art

One of the most awesome creatures in both real life and in Pacific Northwest Coast Art is the Orca or killer whale. Feared many years ago but now loved by millions of people around the world, the killer whale is one of the most prominent subjects for Pacific Northwest Coast Artists. The killer whale is regarded as the guardian as well as the ruler of the sea because of its sheer size and power. The killer whale is also seen as the best hunter of the sea.

Killer whales are symbols of longevity and romance since they are believed to mate for life. It is said that if fishermen ever injure a killer whale, it will capsize the canoe sinking the fishermen to the Village of the Whales. It is here where the fishermen will be transformed into whales themselves. Whales near the shore are believed to be humans who were transformed trying to communicate with their previous human families ashore. Others believe that killer whales are reincarnations of deceased native chiefs . Some Legends claim that the first killer whale was previously a supernatural white wolf that entered the sea and transformed into a whale. Mother EArth painted markings on the side of the killer whale as a reminder that it used to be a member of the wolf family. Indeed, both the killer whale and wolf share similar characteristics as they both have similar coloring. They both also stay and hunt in family packs. There are also Legends that describe the killer whale being able to transform back and forth into a wolf.

Killer whales are thought to be the prey of the mythical Thunderbird who is powerful enough to capture and carry a killer whale back to the mountains. The geography of some pArts of the Pacific Northwest Coast region is thought to be the result of a Legendary battle between the killer whale and Thunderbird. The Haida have a Legend about a raven finned killer whale who is a whale chief carrying a raven perched on top of his dorsal fin.

The Orca or killer whale is one of the most popular subjects of Pacific Northwest Coast Art. A piece of Pacific Northwest Coast Art or jewelry featuring a killer whale is considered a most appropriate gift of romance or a present for an individual who brings harmony into one's life.

Clint Leung is owner o f Free Spirit Gallery http://www.FreeSpiritGallery.ca, an online gallery specializing in Inuit Eskimo and Northwest Native American Art including carvings, sculpture and prints. Free Spirit Gallery has numerous information resource Articles with photos of authentic Inuit and Native Indian Art as well as free eCards.


Author:: Clint Leung
Keywords:: Orca, killer whale, Pacific, Northwest, Coast, Art, Thunderbird, Legend
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Half Price Broadway Tickets

To help people see Broadway plays, concerts, and other types of performances, some organizations provide half-price tickets. Broadway performances have an enormous popularity and hence its tickets are always in high demand. Such demand pushes up prices too. However, there are certain ways in which we can get discounted and half-price tickets.

Email newsletters; student, military, senior discounts; standing room only; rush tickets and lottery tickets are different ways to get discount or half-price Broadway tickets.

Discounts of nearly 40% to 50% on Broadway tickets are provided by certain companies such as Theater Mania, Playbill, Hitshow Club, Broadway Box, Tele Charge, New York TV Show Tickets, and TKTS among others.

TKTS, operated by nonprofit Theatre Development Fund, sells half-price tickets of certain shows in the middle of Times Square. It allows Broadway tickets with 25%, 35%, and sometimes even 50% off full price.

Email newsletters are sent on registration by companies such as Playbill, Hitshow Club, and Theater Mania. Such mails provide information as to the available discounts on certain Broadway show tickets. Theater Mania offers same-day discount tickets and so one can reserve seats for the same day performances at 40% to 50% off normal prices.

With a fee-based subscription service, Theater Extra offers discounted or even free Broadway tickets to its members.

Research shows that almost 98% of all Broadway tickets are sold by ticket agencies like Tele Charge and Ticket Master. Buying tickets from such agencies does not ensure low priced tickets; however, Tele Charge does have special ticket offers for some shows. Such tickets are only for students, seniors, and military people and have to be bought in-person, showing relevant identity cards.

High 5, a not-for-profit organization, allows considerable discount on Broadway tickets for students aged 13 to 18 years.

Some shows and perform ances also offer standing room Broadway tickets. Such tickets are available on discounts.

Rush tickets are available at the theater counters within $20 to $25 at a certain time for some hours. Such tickets are, however, available for certain shows on the day of the performance.

Broadway Tickets provides detailed information on Broadway Tickets, Discount Broadway Tickets, Half Price Broadway Tickets, Broadway Ticket Brokers and more. Broadway Tickets is affiliated with Off Broadway Shows.


Author:: Ross Bainbridge
Keywords:: Broadway Tickets, Discount Broadway Tickets, Half Price Broadway Tickets, Broadway Ticket Brokers
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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Closing a Front Tooth Gap

A lot of people are asking, How do I close a gap between my front teeth without braces? A common problem for adults and teens is a front tooth gap. If you have a gap in your teeth youll be happy to know you dont need braces to close your gap and you can have gap free teeth for a faction of the price.

There is a product called Teeth Effects which are comfortable compressor bands that go around the front two teeth to move them together. You can continue enjoying your everyday activities during treatment. Metal and wires are not used. So you dont have to worry about irritating your lips or cheeks. You can play sports or do other outdoor activities while wearing a teeth effect band around your teeth. Teeth Effect bands are removable so if you get a craving to chew gum, you can simply side the band off your teeth to enjoy the gum.

Since teeth effect bands are clear you will maintain a professional appearance. In fact they are nearly invisible. Most people will not know you are closing gapped teeth unless you tell them. After completing your treatment you will have more confidence and gap free smile.

Please visit http://www.teethgap.com to close your gap simply by wearing a band around your teeth.


Author:: S. Wilson
Keywords:: gap in teeth, gap in tooth, front teeth gap, front tooth gap, gap between teeth, clear braces
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Belly Dance Over 100 Years with the Wrong Name

Belly dancing is practised and enjoyed by people around the world, but few realise that the name they lovingly know it by was really just an accident.

Rightfully, Belly Dance should be known as Oriental Dance or Raks Sharqi, Dance of the East, a collection of similar dance styles that originated in the Near East, Middle East and/or Far East. There are actually more names that could be used depending on the individual styles such as Baladi meaning dance from the country or the Turkish and Greek name Oryantal Dansi meaning Dance Oriental.

So, where did the name Belly Dance come from?

This genre of dance was not properly introduced to the Western World until the 18th century and even then was rarely seen until the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1893, Oriental Dancers performed at the World Exposition in Chicago and caused quite a stir due to cultural attitudes of the time. This was further exacerbated by burlesque performers, who took aspects of the dance and created their own titillating routines that bore no real resemblance to the traditional dances of the East but convinced Westerners that it was a sexual and immoral dance.

In a French review, a similar style of dance was labeled Danse Du Ventre or Dance of the Stomach which is believed to have quickly developed into the name Belly Dance. Even today that name causes dismay among lovers of Oriental Dance who see it as tainting the origins of the ancient art form.

Belly Dance is not even a good description. Belly Dancing does require movement of the abdominal muscles but is a dance of the whole body, incorporating upper and lower body muscle isolations, graceful arm movements, hip rolls and pelvic tilts.

However unsuitable the name might be, Belly Dance is known and recognised the world over. Instructors may prefer to label their classes Oriental Dance or Raks Sharqi but the recognition that the name Belly Dance brings will continue to ensure its use , at least in the West, for many years to come.

Issy Hart writes about the art of Belly Dancing, including Belly Dancing Costumes and Belly Dancing Music


Author:: Issy Hart
Keywords:: belly dancing, belly dance, Bellydance, belly dancing history
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