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POPSRamadan Tradition: Algerian Women Choose Poetry Over Sitcoms "Even though we knew it had no powers of prediction, we believed the messages that the bouqala gave us," said the elder woman, as her daughter Hind listened attentively. "We were young dreamers, and when a bouqala told us we were going to meet a handsome man, we wanted to believe it." For her part, Hind keeps a booklet in which she has written down all the poems that her grandmother knows. "I think this heritage shouldn't be lost," said Hind. "It has survived for all these years because women have jealously guarded it. That's what I'm trying to do now by noting down all the poems." "I've even recorded several cassettes," she added. "I keep these audio tapes and listen to them constantly. This is my favorite one: The almond tree blossoms in the spring, The Moon discovers its light, Cheeks blush with modesty Before the lover who gives himself away."
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POPSCalifornia sprouts 'green rush' from marijuana
Even people accustomed to buying marijuana over the counter are impressed when they visit the Farmacy, a dispensary-cum-New Age apothecary with three locations in Los Angeles. Decorated in soft beige and staffed by workers in lab coats, the Venice store sells organic toiletries, essential oils and incense along with 25 types of pot stored in glass jars, including strains such as Beverly Bubba and Third Eye. Anyone can shop there, but to buy the cannabis-infused gelato, olive oil, soft drinks and other "edibles," customers must show a doctor's recommendation, have the information verified by the doctor's office and obtain a patient identification number for future visits. Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, D-San Francisco, wants the state to tax and regulate all pot as it does alcohol. State Board of Equalization chairwoman Betty Yee, a supporter, projects the law would generate $990 million annually through a $50-per-ounce fee for retailers and $392 million in sales taxes. (The state now co
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POPSApplication of aromatherapy in the bathroom – the natural way This is a unique way of creating a natural and reasonable fragrance in your bathroom. Make your bathroom heaven like with mystic and aromatic smells of natural plants. Eucalyptus, lavender and mint will really work wonders in this regard. Cure your cold with natural decongestant properties of the eucalyptus plant.
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POPSWholesale incense Incense City is one of the best priced UK websites for incense, specialising in the ever popular nag champa ranges from Satya Sai Baba. Our prices are aligned to resellers and include free UK postage and packing.
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POPSVows Of Hope "For the Nigerian-born Nwoga, taking the black veil moves her farther down a path she began five years ago. Then in her late 30s and living in New Jersey, she was seeking a congregation to call home. She found the answer while browsing "A Guide to Religious Ministries for Catholic Men and Women." As recently as the 1960s, as many as 18 young women entered annual classes at the Oblate Sisters of Providence. At its peak, the order had about 300 members. Today, it's down to 80 or so. The order remains mostly African American, but it has long had members from Latin America as well. There have also been white members -- such as Sister John Francis Schilling, president of St. Frances."
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POPSWomen finally allowed on Jerusalem Buses "When Black-Eyed Peas played in Jerusalem, the bus company photo-shopped Fergie out of the band posters. Boy, was Fergie fuming like an angry minx about this when she came out on stage. Clearly she likes to be on the bus, in the driver's seat. Time was running out for the youthful party, so they approached an advocacy group, the Israel Religious Action Center, whose lawyer Einat Hurvitz rushed the case to the high court on Nov. 8, three days before the vote. Next morning, the judge heard the case and scolded Egged's behavior as "shameful'. Wake Up, Jerusalemites rushed out and plastered their posters on as many buses as they could find, and a sympathetic Israeli press covered the event, giving them more P.R. then they could ever have dreamed of."
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POPSWho Should Rock Obama? Inauguration 09 (!)
Yesterday houses of prayer and worship throughout the nation (and others) rang bells, lit candles, lit incense, offered prayers, blessings, good will to the new President-elect. The previous week were tributes from world leaders, USA politicians,, rock stars and Hollywood celebrities, sports stars, TV announcers and pundits, Radio DJ's, activist groups and people everywhere on the street or from their offices. TV news, in a desperate bid to keep viewers now that the elections are over, tried to pretend which bred of dog(s) Obama should get for his kids was a topic of national interest. But - BOOM! - What the people were really interested in and what they wanted exploded onto the scene (just like who they wanted elected, ! exploded, despite stupid or negative meda) -- The Inauguration. Inauguration tickets. Inauguration hotel and dinner reservations. Some memorabilia and... MUSIC! Cast your vote on this web page's unofficial contest. (Note: 'Movin' On Up' is a joke
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POPSGood Karma Dragon Kalaga Art Tapestry This is a Kalaga Art Tapestry that we carry within our eBay store. We also have other great home decor, blessing ring/karma charms, incense and pottery available. Shop enlightenment anytime with Karmagirl Imports.com
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POPSSmell Your Way to Happiness "This incense chemical may be the key to a new class of antidepressants and shed light on the molecular workings of the brain and emotion."
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