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The Philippines, was devastated by Typhoon Ondoy (also known as Ketsana), which killed hundreds of people, submerged entire cities, and left millions of Filipino countrymen homeless. They need all the help they can get. Relief & rescue operations are being carried out by the more fortunate Filipinos who were unharmed by the typhoon alongside other organizations because the government is corrupt, flawed, and will not be helpful nor useful at all.

If you are living in the U.S. & wish to help in the Ondoy Typhoon Relief Effort, one option is to call the American Red Cross at 1-800-435-7669. Please choose the 3rd option (International Donation), tell the operator that your donation is for the Ondoy (Ketsana) typhoon victims in the Philippines.

Additionally,  Filipina bloggess, moongirl, has  put together a helpful list of World-Wide organizations for those around the world who also wish to help. The list is vast.

The Philippine National Red Cross is one of the major organisations providing aid to those affected by the floods. Wherever you are in the world, you can send your donations to them through this online donations form. Choose “Typhoon Ondoy” in the Project/Activity drop down selection.  

Since you can send donations using Philippine Pesos, just a few Australian, Canadian, or US Dollars can go a long way. AU$1, for example, is approximately 40 PHP. And, US$1 is about 47 PHP. So, just a gift of $5 can make a bit of difference.

PNRC’s online donation system allows you to send a donation using your credit card.

Join the People Power Revolution today!

h/t goes to Shai Coggins for updated info regarding PNRC.

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Walter Breuning celebrated his 113th birthday at his home in the Rainbow Retirement Community in Great Falls, Montana. He extended these mindful thoughts to his birthday celebration’s guests:

“Remember that life’s length is not measured by its hours and days, but by that which we have done therein.”

“A useless life is short if it lasts a century.”

“There are greater and better things in us all, if we would find them out. There will always be in this world – wrongs. No wrong is really successful.”

Thank you, Sir!

Born September 21st, today is Leonard Cohen’s 75th birthday.  He remains a splendid human being, poet and singer.

Sir, you not only took Manhattan and Berlin,  you also took over the hearts of many people throughout the world, including mine. You are my man,  indeed. Long may you live, ^5!

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Print the pledge and ask all your teabagger/libertarian friends and family to sign it!

The Teabagger Socialist-Free Purity Pledge

I, ________________________________, do solemnly swear to uphold the principles of a socialism-free society and heretofore pledge my word that I shall strictly adhere to the following:

I will complain about the destruction of 1st Amendment Rights in this country, while I am duly being allowed to exercise my 1st Amendment Rights.

I will complain about the destruction of my 2nd Amendment Rights in this country, while I am duly being allowed to exercise my 2nd Amendment rights by legally but brazenly brandishing unconcealed firearms in public.

I will foreswear the time-honored principles of fairness, decency, and respect by screaming unintelligible platitudes regarding tyranny, Nazi-ism, and socialism at public town halls.

Also:

I pledge to eliminate all government intervention in my life. I will abstain from the use of and participation in any socialist goods and services including but not limited to the following:

* Social Security

* Medicare/Medicaid

* State Children’s Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP)

* Police, Fire, and Emergency Services

* US Postal Service

* Roads and Highway

* Air Travel (regulated by the socialist FAA)

* The US Railway System

* Public Subways and Metro Systems

* Public Bus and Lightrail Systems

* Rest Areas on Highways

* Sidewalks

* All Government-Funded Local/State Projects (e.g., see Iowa 2009federal senate appropriations–http://grassley.senate.gov/issues/upload/Master-Approps-73109.pdf)

* Public Water and Sewer Services (goodbye socialist toilet, shower, dishwasher, kitchen sink, outdoor hose!)

* Public and State Universities and Colleges

* Public Primary and Secondary Schools

* Sesame Street

* Publicly Funded Anti-Drug Use Education for Children

* Public Museums

* Libraries

* Public Parksand Beaches

* State and National Parks

* Public Zoos

* Unemployment Insurance

* Municipal Garbage and Recycling Services

* Treatment at Any Hospital or Clinic That Ever Received Funding From Local, Stateor Federal Government (pretty much all of them)

* Medical Services and Medications That Were Created or Derived From Any Government Grant or Research Funding (again, pretty much all of them)

* Socialist Byproducts of Government Investment Such as Duct Tape and Velcro (Nazi-NASA Inventions)

* Use of the Internets, email, and networked computers, as the DoD’s ARPANET was the basis for subsequent computer networking

* Foodstuffs, Meats, Produce and Crops That Were Grown With, Fed With, Raised With or That Contain Inputs From Crops Grown With Government Subsidies

* Clothing Made from Crops (e.g. cotton) That Were Grown With or That Contain Inputs From Government Subsidies

* If a veteran of the government-run socialist US military, I will forego my VA benefits and insist on paying for my own medical care

* I will not tour socialist government buildings like the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

I pledge to never take myself, my family, or my children on a tour of the following types of socialistlocations, including but not limited to:

* Smithsonian Museums such as the Air and Space Museum or Museum of American History

* The socialist Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson Monuments

* The government-operated Statue of Liberty

* The Grand Canyon

* The socialist World War II and Vietnam Veterans Memorials

* The government-run socialist-propaganda location known as Arlington National Cemetery

* All other public-funded socialist sites, whether it be in my state or in Washington, DC

I will urge my Member of Congress and Senators to forego their government salary and government-provided healthcare.

I will oppose and condemn the government-funded and therefore socialist military of the United States of America.

I will boycott the products of socialist defense contractors such as GE, Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Raytheon, Humana, FedEx, General Motors, Honeywell, and hundreds of others that are paid by our socialist government to produce goods for our socialist army.

I will protest socialist security departments such as the Pentagon, FBI, CIA, Department of Homeland Security, TSA, Department of Justice and their socialist employees.

Upon reaching eligible retirement age, I will tear up my socialist Social Security checks.

Upon reaching age 65, I will forego Medicare and pay for my own private health insurance until I die.

SWORN ON A BIBLE AND SIGNED THIS DAY OF ____________ IN THE YEAR ______________.

___________________________ ___________________________

Signed Printed Name/Town and State

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“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you.

When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around.

You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all.

A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby.

Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon.

You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”

Thanks for tonight’s nightmare, Maher, that is unless I can rid this subconscious image of Carrie and Palin as her mother. Nevermind, I think I’ll stay awake until better thoughts replace the subconscious image.

h/t: BG and Heather

Imagine that you’re at a beautiful white sandy beach and in the nearby distance the ocean’s  gently rocking waves lulls one’s senses to believe that all is well with the world and all you need is to is rest in the arms of  nirvana. Surrounded with bronzed bodies slickened with sun-tanning oil each one in anticipation of receiving a daily supply of the sun’s sweet kiss of skin color, they expectantly romance the sun’s warm embrace.  Meanwhile, you set down your third beer down. Your eyes close. It’s naptime. You’ve certainly earned it. You begin to doze off in the chaise-lounger’s firm comforting support when suddenly,  behind closed eyelids, a  cloud appears to loom darkly overhead.  Upon opening your eyes, almost instinctively, your natural intuition kicks as and immediate sense of panic arises. Your heart starts to race. The moment of nirvana changed radically.  You gasp for air while wondering, is this really happening or am I having a nightmare in broad daylight?

YIKES!

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Yes, we’ve been away for longer than we had planned but it is all good. We’re involved in a new project that I believe will make a few heads turn yet may open doors for those who are in need of our collective knowledge, skills, and talents. We’ve also taken the time to individually meet each other. I must add that group wise, we  almost have a smaller version of the United Nations, if you will.

Presently, I am unable to speak in depth about the project at this time yet what I can say is that I am pizzazzed to be a part of this well focused group.  As time moves forward, I will announce it here when we’re officially online.

Stand by me

“What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.”

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Originally posted 2008-04-07 12:49:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter