38 page spread of Kate in Italian Magazine!

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An Italian magazine has pushed through with its promise to publish the topless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge in a special 38-page edition.Chi, which has the same owners as French Closer, the first magazine to publish the images, featured the grainy photos along with a series of articles on topics such as, "Kate's breasts, natural or fake?"The magazine's editor Alfonso Signorini explains "For the first time, the future queen of England was appearing in a natural way, without the constraints of etiquette. The fact that these are the future rulers of England makes the article more interesting and topical. This is a deserving topic because it shows in a completely natural way the daily life of a very famous, young and modern couple in love."


Chi included the 14 pictures published by Closer. But the Chi spread ran the whole sequence of photos as the couple sunbathed on a terrace, including one shot of the princess putting sun cream on her backside that didn't appear in Closer.



St. James's Palace said Sunday that family lawyers would file a criminal complaint against the unidentified photographer or photographers involved. The palace said it would be up to French prosecutors to decide whether to investigate and pursue a criminal case for breach of privacy or trespassing.
What do you guys think? Are the photographers at fault or should the Royal family have more sense?

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/09/17/italian-magazine-publishes-topless-kate-pictures-despite-controversy/#ixzz26jMqi3Uw

MURDER IN BELFAST: LENNOX IS DEAD!

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Marion PellicanoAmbrose


Take a good look at these people. They sentenced an innocentfamily pet to death because he “looked like a pit bull”.  In Northern Ireland, it is against thelaw to own a pit bull. Lennox, an AmericanBulldog/ Lab mix, was taken from his family, locked up for 2 years and today,he was put to death. Lennox has never attacked, bitten,or threatened anyone. He was a beloved family pet for 6 years when he wasripped from his home because he resembled a pit bull.
Despite pleas from around the world, the heartless BelfastCity Council decided Lennox had to die.
Lennox wasmurdered at 7 am this morning and the family wasn’t allowed to say goodbye,they were refused to be allowed to be by his side.  They were told they could not bring Lennox’s body home but they would receive “some ashes” inthe mail.


Lennox hasbecome a symbol of unjust treatment of animals. People and government officialsmust begin to enact animal rights legislation that will protect beautifulcreatures like Lennox, who caused no harm andposed no threat. One reader posted the following poem on the One Million Lightsfor Lennox Page.


https://www.facebook.com/FestivalofLightsforLennox
https://www.facebook.com/PitBullsAgainstMCD
https://www.facebook.com/FreeLennoxNoOlympicTorchforBelfast%22

DID YOU APPRECIATE A COW TODAY?

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Marion Pellicano Ambrose
July 18^th is Cow Appreciation Day!

While Chick-fil-A celebrated Cow appreciation on July 13^th by offeringfree chicken to people who dressed up as cows, the real, true, honest to goodnesscow appreciation day is July 18^th. In rural communities all aroundthe country, folks will participate in activities such as butter and ice cream makingcompetitions and  “Cowlege Bowls” where contestantsanswer questions about cows and dairy farming for prizes. And don’t forget a rivetinggame of Dairy Bingo! Cow costume judging, “mooing” contests and cow arts and craftswill be the order of the day. So what will you do for Official Cow AppreciationDay?
How toMake a Cow Using a Clay Pot

Make this cute cow using a terra cotta claypot and a few other supplies.
 MaterialsNeeded:

• 2-inch Terra Cotta Clay Pot
• 1 1/2-inch Wooden Ball Head
• Craft Foam
• Paint
• Clear Acrylic Spray
• Craft Glue or Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Paint Brush
• Scissors

Instructions:
Wipe down your terra cotta pot with a damp cloth and let dry completely.
Turn the clay potupside down and paint the clay pot and wooden ball head white. Put them asideto dry,
Once the paint isdry, glue the wooden ball onto the bottom of the clay pot. Paint a nose, eyes,and mouth on the wooden ball. I also painted black spots on the cow head andbody. For the face of my cow in the photos, I used simple rub-on decals! Onceall your paint is dry, spray it with the clear acrylic sealer.
Cut ears andhorns out of craft foam and glue them in place. Cut two feet out of craft foam,and glue them onto the bottom edge of the clay pot. Your cow is now complete.
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/cowcrafts/a/ClayPotCowCraft.htm

LEO PERSONALITY

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TheSun is your ruling planet Leo. Of course the Sun is not really a planet; it isthe center of our solar system. And, as above, so below! You shine as brightlyas the Golden globe because you reflect the characteristics of the heavenlybody that rules your star sign!
Youtoo are a ball of dynamic energy. You are warm, bright and self-motivated, andyou want to make an impression in everything you do — your work, your love lifeand your social life.

Because you are extremely generous, you expect others to be just asbig-hearted. So when you see others holding back, you find it hard to not jumpin and try to change that. You want to see everyone giving to the best of theirability. To other people, you can look like a bit of a tyrant, asking for morethan they can give.

When you are feeling upbeat, you carry people away with your energy, and theylove you for it. You love sharing your joys and successes with the people youlove, and when you do, you are magnanimous — you never give a thought togetting anything in return. There are few star signs who really understand thenature of giving, but Leo seems to have perfected the art.

You also have a great sense of timing. When you offer a friendly word orgesture of encouragement, you pick the exact moment when it will have greatestimpact. You always seem to be in the right place at the right time. You’relucky this way.

Try to remember that your strong sense of self can be misinterpreted by others— understatement could sometimes be a more effective way for you to show yourloyalty and express your generosity.
Some people think you are a show-off, but this too is a mistake. Your dramaticflair is part and parcel of your zest for life, your love of people and youroptimism. For you, life is a stage on which you can perform and express yourtalents.

You may not be a performer on the entertainment stage, but Mick Jagger, a Leo,is, and he is a very good example of the strutting, egotistical nature of Leo.Mick exudes charisma, creativity and a personal style all his own. Not onlythat, but he has embedded his brand name as No. 1 in the rock industry, decadeafter decade. On the stage of life, you too will want to be No. 1, and topresent yourself as someone special, with unique talents.

Loyalty is your trademark. People know you are a genuine friend who is alwaysready to lend a hand. Even if you can’t help someone with their specific problem,you still manage to send out a warm and reassuring vibration that makes themfeel better.

On the other hand, you also have a need to ‘one-up’ others. A little morehumility wouldn’t hurt. You will get plenty of praise and recognition for yourenergy and your self-motivation — you don’t need to big-note yourself. Peoplewill instantly recognize your abilities, and many will look up to you. Try notto let this go to your head; remind yourself occasionally to ‘get off your highhorse’.

Leo’s totem is the lion, lord of the jungle — full of muscularity, grace andferocity. This means that your physical appetites and general level of energyare extraordinarily high. You need to be physically mobile and fully engaged inmeaningful work and social activities to feel good.

You are a born leader: people naturally gravitate to you, and look to you forguidance and security. This is especially true if you are born in the veryfirst part of Leo - that is you're born between 24th July and 3rd August. Attimes you can seem a hard taskmaster, demanding excellence from them — this isjust a reflection of your own actions, your own approach, but keep an eye outfor it, and keep it under control.

For Leos born between the 4th and 14th of August, Jupiter and Sagittarius havea strong sway over your life. You are adventurous and love to travel, learnabout new cultures and explores the world and people. Mostly easygoing youattract many friends and seem to be in the right place at the right time.You're one of the lucky Leos.

Are you a Leo born between the 15th and 23rd August? Then your fighting spiritis second to none! Nothing gets in the road of your ambitions so its quiteclear that you will achieve what you set your heart upon. My only comment isthat you should never tread on anyone's toes on the way up the ladder ofsuccess. You might just have to deal with them on the way down!

Generally you have a pioneering spirit; this is connected to your desire to bethe best. So while you could be quite happy with a life where you follow otherpeople’s rules and regulations, mostly you’ll much prefer to blaze your owntrail.

This means you will carve out your own niche and make a name for yourself.You’ll shine in almost everything you do, and will without a doubt make your markin the world — you can reach the top of the ladder, no matter what field youchoose.

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ThreeClasses of Leo

Beingborn between the 24th of July on the 5th of August makes you Leo through andthrough. Your charisma and power are undeniable and from early age you have hada strong sense of your personal destiny. As a result don't be surprised to findyourself assuming positions of authority and power and life. Some of you mayeven hold high office, become interested in politics or at this community workand will certainly become the best in your field.

Asa Leo born between the 6th on the 14th of August you have an adventurous natureand like to explore the different avenues of life to make your life moreexciting and interesting. Culture, travel and higher studies are some of thedifferent avenues which will draw you away from a conventional lifestyle to anindependent type of life. You have a great love of freedom and will never letanyone dictate the terms of your existence.

Impatience anda hot-headed nature are some of the problems you face being born between the15th and the 23rd of August. Once you can bring these emotions under controlyou have a much better chance of not only being successful but findinghappiness in your personal affairs as well. Because of the strong influence ofMars and Aries on your birthday you have a strong ego and need to understandthat others may just be right sometimes. Notwithstanding these negative traits,you do have a very generous nature and are affectionate to the ones you carefor.
http://www.astrology.com.au/astrology/12-signs-of-the-zodiac/virgo.html

James Holmes' Arraignment to be Televised

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Marion Pellicano Ambrose
While watching the news this evening, I heard that the judge overseeing the arraignment of James Holmes, accused Aurora movie theater killer, will allow cameras inside the courtroom tomorrow.
This means the public will see and hear the man who killed 12 and wounded 58 others in a shooting spree at the premier of the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises.
According to Colorado police, Holmes has been uncooperative and has given no clue as to his motive for the tragic killing spree.
The latest picture of Holmes  realeased today shows him with bright red hair and a smug smile on his face. Let's hope the justice system is able to wipe that smile right off and provide justice for the families of the killed and injured!

July 19th: Ramadan 2012

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Tonight is the beginning of the Muslinholiday season of Ramadan.

Ramadan is celebrated by 1 billion Muslimsworldwide. But if you’re not one of them, you may not know what the holiday isabout. From being kind to those less fortunate, to putting a cap on lying, theholiday has a lot of great principles to offer—no matter what your religion.

First, the basics: Ramadan is the ninth monthof the Islamic calendar, which was first penned in about 600 A.D. The Islamiccalendar is lunar, not solar, and unlike a holiday like Christmas (which fallson the same date every year) Ramadan begins on a different date eachyear—whenever the first sliver of the crescent moon, in the ninth month,appears.

For kids, the most striking thing aboutRamadan is the fasting. People who celebrate the holiday eat only when it’sdark outside. From the first light of dawn, until the sun goes down, Muslimsdon’t eat or drink anything. For kids, the concept of no food can be hard toswallow! But not eating anything gives Muslims time to focus on other things.

For example, during Ramadan, celebrants spendmore time with family. They pledge not to tell any lies, not to gossip, and notto be greedy. Those too sick or too old to fast are asked to feed one needyperson each day of the month. And everyone who celebrates Ramadan is asked todo as many good deeds as they possibly can over the course of the holiday.

“The prophet Muhammad was very generous atall times, but in some portions of the scripture it says that he was generouslike the wind during the month of Ramadan,” says Mohamed El-sanousi, Directorof Community Outreach and Communications for the Islamic Society of America,the largest umbrella group of Muslims in the U.S. “This is a month of giving.Of healing and caring. It is a time for people to remember those who are lessfortunate and an opportunity to reinforce the spiritual reasons behind fightinghunger and poverty,” he says. Even if you don’t celebrate Ramadan, here are afew things you can do to teach your kids a little more about it:

• Be kind to others. Sure, Santa may not be looking to see who’s been naughty and who’s been nice for another few months. And trying to get into the “good book” for Yom Kippur isn’t for several more weeks. But every day is a good day to teach your kids the importance of helping others. This is a key principle of Ramadan.

• Make more time for the people you love. During Ramadan, people make an extra effort to visit with friends and family. Make it a point to plan get-togethers with the people in your life that are most important. Drop in on an elderly relative. Invite all the cousins over for Family Fridays all month long. Use Ramadan to jumpstart a regular routine of visiting with friends and family and teach your kids that keeping those ties strong should be a major goal all year long.

• Plan dinner in the dark. Pick a day during the month to show your kids what it would be like to celebrate Ramadan. Invite them to fast for the day, or for a portion of it. Then plan a special dinner for after sunset. “The tradition is to break the fast with dates, water, and milk,” says El-sanousi, “That is the same for all. But the dinner afterwards is very different from culture to culture within the Islamic community.

 It seems to me that everyone if every faith can agree that being kind, making time for loved ones, and appreciating what you'ce got are good practices for our children.  So during Ramadan, Advent, Passover or whatever holy season you celebrate, take the time to show your children these basic actions, and how practicing them brings us all that much closer together!

                    Oh, and “Ramadan Mubarak”,or Happy Ramadan!

COLORADO SHOOTING: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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                            Marion Pellicano AmbroseEver since the first word of the tragic shooting at the Colorado theater hit theair, conservatives and liberals have been pointing fingers and crying “theirfault”. ABC News was just itching for a right wing connection, sothey found one of the many people named “James Holmes” in the Denver area who happens to have a Tea Partyconnection even though they didn’t know for sure if it was the murderer. Here’sthe conversation:

Stephanolpoulos:I’m going to go to Brian Ross. You’ve been investigating the background of JimHolmes here. You found something that might be significant.
Ross:There’s a Jim Holmes of Aurora, Colorado, page on the Colorado Tea party siteas well, talking about him joining the Tea Party last year. Now, we don’t knowif this is the same Jim Holmes. But it’s Jim Holmes of Aurora, Colorado.
Stephanolpoulos:Okay, we’ll keep looking at that. Brian Ross, thanks very much.
Of course, it was a middle aged different “James Holmes”which ABC must have known, but they couldn’t resist taking the shot.Conservatives have jumped on the band wagon saying that theliberal media have allowed violent, dark movies like Batman to mentally damageyoung people like James Holmes, and that’s what caused him to go on hisshooting spree.  While I have to  agree that movies are way too violent andfilled with sex and deviant behavior these days, I don’t think that was the single,deciding factor that made this man murder 12 people and injure many more.

 As I switched from channel to channel, I heard about theneed for gun control and how NRA was to blame for the tragedy, how the schoolsystem has let society down and caused the situation, how parents have failedin raising their children. There were so many fingers pointing I couldn’t keeptrack of who was blaming who! (or is that whom?)
Anyway, I finally saw one person on TV who was makingperfect sense. He wasn’t pointing a finger or placing blame, although more thanalmost anyone, he had that right. He was the boyfriend of Jessica Ghawi, an aspiring young sportscasterwho was killed in the theater shooting. When the reporter attempted to have himtake a stand on the gun control issue, he refused and said all he wanted wasfor everyone to concentrate on the victims, on Jessica. He’s right. This isn’ta time for politics.  As both PresidentObama and Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney stated, this is a time for prayerand reflection. They both had the good sense and sensitivity to put politicsaside to mourn for the dead and comfort their families and the injured.
Perhaps in a fewdays, we can talk about gun control, violence in movies, and all the rest. Butnot today, today is for remembering.