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Cavity maker. A good import from Mexico.

Cavity maker. A good import from Mexico.

latimes:

For Muslims celebrating Christmas, it’s a holiday, not a holy day: At a time when Christmas is being pulled in different directions, it’s not unusual for Muslims to use the occasion as an entry into American culture — no different from signing up their kids for Little League. But most clerics frown on the practice.
Photo:  Sahira Traband, here with her sons Teo, 10, left, and Mikail, 6, is a Muslim who decorates her house for Christmas, hangs stockings and puts gifts under the tree. She views the holiday as a happy time that doesn’t conflict with her faith in Islam. “The magic of Christmas is the part we celebrate,” said Traband, 45. “We didn’t get into the whole religious thing.” Credit: Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times

Commercialism is the only religion associated with Christmas these days.

latimes:

For Muslims celebrating Christmas, it’s a holiday, not a holy day: At a time when Christmas is being pulled in different directions, it’s not unusual for Muslims to use the occasion as an entry into American culture — no different from signing up their kids for Little League. But most clerics frown on the practice.

Photo: Sahira Traband, here with her sons Teo, 10, left, and Mikail, 6, is a Muslim who decorates her house for Christmas, hangs stockings and puts gifts under the tree. She views the holiday as a happy time that doesn’t conflict with her faith in Islam. “The magic of Christmas is the part we celebrate,” said Traband, 45. “We didn’t get into the whole religious thing.” Credit: Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times

Commercialism is the only religion associated with Christmas these days.

(Source: Los Angeles Times)

Perfect gift for any punk rawker’s kitchen…as long as they’re not vegan. (Spotted on Uncrate

Perfect gift for any punk rawker’s kitchen…as long as they’re not vegan. (Spotted on Uncrate

pantone356:

Plum Island (Taken with Instagram at Plum Island Beach)

Beautiful pick Sliney!

pantone356:

Plum Island (Taken with Instagram at Plum Island Beach)

Beautiful pick Sliney!

Fancy for the iPhone. At what point is it just an iCamera?…if it’s in a city on AT&T.

Fancy for the iPhone. At what point is it just an iCamera?…if it’s in a city on AT&T.

Swag…from ThinkGeek

Swag…from ThinkGeek

Charlie Murphy’s got himself a fresh deer leg. #Maine #deerseason #beagle #play (Taken with instagram)

Charlie Murphy’s got himself a fresh deer leg. #Maine #deerseason #beagle #play (Taken with instagram)

The General passes the torch to his student. Congrats Coack K

The General passes the torch to his student. Congrats Coack K

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Best Coast shows why you should not write messages around corners. Or jump to conclusions.

Even Death likes to catch a wave every now and then.

Even Death likes to catch a wave every now and then.