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BABYLON THE GREAT !!!

Bl. Urban VPOPEFeast: December 19Guillaume de Grimoard, born at Grisac in Languedoc, 1310; died at Avignon, 19 December, 1370. Born of a knightly family, he was educated at Montpellier and Toulouse, and became a Benedictine monk at the little priory of Chirac near his home. A Bull of 1363 informs us that he was professed at the great Abbey of St. Victor at Marseilles, where he imbibed his characteristic love for the Order of St. Benedict; even as pope he wore its habit. He was ordained at Chirac, and after a further course of theology and canon law at the universities of Toulouse, Montpellier, Paris, and Avignon, he received the doctorate in 1342. He was one of the greatest canonists of his day; was professor of canon law at Montpellier, and also taught at Toulouse, Paris, and Avignon; he acted successively as vicar-general of the Dioceses of Clermont and Uzès, was at an unknown date (before 1342) affiliated to Cluny, became prior of Notre-Dame du Pré (a priory dependent on St. Germain d'Auxerre), and in 1352 was named abbot of that famous house by Clement VI. With this date begins his diplomatic career. His first mission was to Giovanni Visconti, Archbishop and despot of Milan, and this he carried out successfully; in 1354 and 1360 he was employed on the affairs of the Holy See in Italy; in 1361 he was appointed by Innocent VI to the Abbacy of St. Victor at Marseilles, but in 1362 was once more dispatched to Italy, this time on an embassy to Joanna of Naples. It was while engaged on this business that the abbot heard of his election to the papacy. Innocent VI had died on 12 Sept. The choice of one who was not a cardinal was due to jealousies within the Sacred College, which made the election of any one of its members almost impossible. Guillaume de Grimoard was chosen for his virtue and learning, and for his skill in practical affairs of government and diplomacy. He arrived at Marseilles on 28 Oct., entered Avignon three days later, and was consecrated on 6 November, taking the name of Urban because, as he said, "all the popes who had borne the name had been saints". The general satisfaction which this election aroused was voiced by Petrarch, who wrote to the pope, "It is God alone who has chosen you".On 20 November King John of France visited Avignon; his main purpose was to obtain the hand of Joanna of Naples, ward of the Holy See, for his son Philip, Duke of Touraine. In a letter of 7 November Urban had already approved her project of marriage with King James of Majorca, a king without a kingdom; by so doing the pope safeguarded his own independence at Avignon, which would have been gravely imperilled had the marriage of Joanna, who was also Countess of Provence, united to the Crown of France the country surrounding the little papal principality. The letter written by Urban to Joanna on 29 Nov., urging the marriage with Philip, was probably meant rather to appease the French king than to persuade the recipient. The betrothal of the Queen of Naples to James of Majorca was signed on 14 Dec. The enormous ransom of 3,000,000 gold crowns, due to Edward III of England from John of France by the treaty of Bretigny, was still in great part unpaid, and John now sought permission to levy a tithe on the revenues of the French clergy. Urban refused this request as well as another for the nomination of four cardinals chosen by the king. John also desired to intervene between the pope and Barnabò Visconti, tyrant of Milan. He was again refused, and when Barnabò failed to appear within the three months allowed by his citation, the pope excommunicated him (3 March, 1363). In April of the same year Visconti was defeated before Bologna. Peace was concluded in March, 1364; Barnabò restored the castles seized by him, while Urban withdrew the excommunication and undertook to pay half a million gold florins.

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Appartition of a Stupa from the Lotus Sutra; & 2001: A Space Odyssey imagery

Apparition of a Stupa (Treasure Tower) and 2001: A Space Odyssey imagery Showing the connections between ancient Stupa iconography and the "alignment" scenes of Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. The connection with Nichiren Daishonin's Great Mandala and the Monolith from A Space Odyssey. The death-rebith "Ultimate Trip" and buddhahood. Music: Treadmill of Penitence by DColeA live Yardbird's instrumental break from "Happening Ten years Time Ago"Closing music from the soundtrack of "H.G. Well's "Things to Come."

Author: rialcnis
Keywords: Buddhism Nichiren Nam Myoho Renge Kyo Kubrick 2001: Space Odyssey meditation entheogen psychedelic yoga Lotus Sutra
Added: December 4, 2008

Forever and always - Taylor swift.(Higher quality)

Slighty better quality.

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Added: December 4, 2008

Surfeando en la Plaza de San Marcos

Surf en Venecia

Author: musculodelamor
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Added: December 4, 2008

Surfeando en la Plaza de San Marcos

Surf en Venecia

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Keywords: surf venecia plaza san marcos
Added: December 4, 2008

Surfeando en la Plaza de San Marcos

Surf en Venecia

Author: musculodelamor
Keywords: surf venecia plaza san marcos
Added: December 4, 2008

Surfeando en la Plaza de San Marcos

Surf en Venecia

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Keywords: surf venecia plaza san marcos
Added: December 4, 2008

Big Brother 9 - Good vs Evil
It seems the game has broken down into a two-sided, good-vs-evil dynamic... If we look back to BB6, we see the exact same pattern... I worry that this season could be the same way since the Neo-NerdHerd could easily take over the house for another week, sending the more entertaining HGs packing...
http://digg.com/television/Big_Brother_9_Good_vs_Evil

Big Brother 9 - Drunken make out fest
Then Matt tells both Natalie andChelsia to go kiss Adam. It wasn’t long before the HG’s were trying to get Matt to kiss Josh, Josh swear he won’t, but still give josh a hug. Sharon is resisting kissing any of the girls after some convincing
http://digg.com/celebrity/Big_Brother_9_Drunken_make_out_fest

Afternoon with the BB9 HGs
Detailed Afternoon update on the Big Brother 9 house from the Live Feeds * *The Houseguests are being called into the Diary Room in pairs.Voting may have begun. * 12:10pm - Parker v Allison * 12:34pm - Lesbians and Pregnancy * 1:05pm - BBT Sheila just exited the DR in tears - VIDEO. * 1:30pm - Matty's game stock rises
http://digg.com/television/Afternoon_with_the_BB9_HGs

The Big Brother 9 Overnight Report for Monday Night
The Big Brother 9 Overnight Report for Monday Night, February 18th, until the wee hours of the morning February 19th. As of 8:30am BBT, Tuesday morning, all the HGs are still sleeping, so lets get all caught up on what they did last night.
http://digg.com/television/The_Big_Brother_9_Overnight_Report_for_Monday_Night

Big Brother 9 Spoiler - The HGs are In...
The folks at RealityBBQ have been working overtime. They have a pretty amazing source and posted this spoiler this morning. This is a must read!
http://digg.com/television/Big_Brother_9_Spoiler_The_HGs_are_In

The Cast is Revealed!
TVGuide has revealed the 16 people that will be playing BB9. There are 9 men and 7 woman who make up the cast who range in age from 21 to 45; TVGuide is also dubbing the season "'til death do you part". Find out more about the 16 HGs after the jump.
http://digg.com/television/The_Cast_is_Revealed

Advice from BB Alumni to the new BB9 HGs
Words of Wisdom from Big Brother Alumni to the new Houseguests just before they go into sequester in the BB9 House! Come check it out.
http://digg.com/television/Advice_from_BB_Alumni_to_the_new_BB9_HGs

Insomnia: 12 ways to better sleep
For some reason I've been sleepless this month. I found this good list of 'sleep hygiene' tips...Here's another good one from LifeHacker:http://tinyurl.com/ys7hgs
http://digg.com/health/Insomnia_12_ways_to_better_sleep

Tracing Human Male Movements in NE Africa and W Eurasia, hgs E-M78 & J-M12
A single clade within E-M78 (E-V13) highlights a range expansion in the Bronze Age of southeastern Europe, which is also detected by haplogroup J-M12. Both haplogroups reveal that the genetic landscape of this region is the consequence of a recent population growth in situ rather than the result of a flow of W Asian migrants in the early Neolithic.
http://digg.com/general_sciences/Tracing_Human_Male_Movements_in_NE_Africa_and_W_Eurasia_hgs_E_M78_J_M12

Janie's Perspective on the Big Brother 8 Houseguests
Ever wonder what some of the former HGs might think of the current ones? This is a conversation between Janelle Pierzina and a bb fan/friend about the houseguests and upcoming season.
http://digg.com/television/Janie_s_Perspective_on_the_Big_Brother_8_Houseguests