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Companies feed consumerism by having us believe baking is one of the most difficult activities in the world unless you have a special appliance. Here are three appliances you don’t need to purchase to enjoy your family’s favorite treats, along with a few recipes to get you started down the right path.
When the Arab Spring swept through the news we saw democracy in the making and heard President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton support the raging voices of protesters and their pursuit for better lives. Flash forward to the #occupywallst movement and America’s freedom of speech screeches to a halt falling far behind what our leaders supposedly supported. While pepper spray and non-lethal projectiles have taken center stage, here are three more radical tactics law enforcement agencies use to try and silence non-violent American protesters.
Melvin Thompson asked Dean Harville that his daughter and her fiancee not perform, not because they are not members, but because Stella is white and Ticha is black. While Stella is not currently a member of the church, the church has been a part of here life where she was even baptized. When Thompson left his post due to health concerns one could prematurely assume an end to the issue since the new pastor, Stacy Steep, found no concerns with the couple performing. Melvin, however, forged on.
