Archive for January, 2010

The Future by Leonard Cohen

by on Jan.26, 2010

“But cheerfulness kept breaking through,” he said and with a mischieviously delicious smirk on his face.

Yet another noteable quote  is:

‘You’ll never untangle the circumstances that brought you to this moment.”

Chew on that one awhile and see how it tastes.

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Google To Create Blog Search; Potential Removal From Main Indexing

by on Jan.25, 2010

news Google To Create Blog Search; Potential Removal From Main IndexingGoogle, search engine of choice for pretty much everyone, has announced that it will begin a separate index for blogs and remove them from the normal index, handling them instead in much the same way as their usenet archives. This will hopefully put an end to the recent difficulties locating primary source material among the mountains of blogs which are clogging the ratings system.”

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Originally posted 2006-09-26 07:30:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Today’s Thought

by on Jan.25, 2010

Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can’t eat it or hump it, piss on it then walk away.

Originally posted 2008-03-01 09:59:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Children are wonderful…

by on Jan.25, 2010

While in the reception area of my doctor’s office yesterday, a woman rolled an elderly man in a wheelchair into the room. As she went to check in at the receptionist’s desk, she left the man sitting, alone and silent. And, just as I was thinking I should make small talk with him, a little boy who had been sitting on his mother’s lap slid off without being prompted and walked over to the elderly gentleman.

Placing his hand on the man’s hand, the youngster looked soulfully into the man’s eyes and with an empathetic tone, he quietly whispered, “I know just how you feel. My mom makes me ride in the stroller, too.”

Originally posted 2008-09-04 10:51:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Learn The Rules Of Nature

by on Jan.20, 2010

There are some things that you shouldn’t mess around with.

One of these things is what I call a ‘ natural law’ – one of those that, although it cannot be explained, applies throughout nature without most of us realizing it. It is what’s called the “Law of Reciprocation” – basically, it means to treat others in the way you would like to be treated yourself. And yet, very few of us do it. Why? Because we’re too busy thinking about me, me, me. The very concept of this Law is missed by most people.

They don’t realize that nature will always find a way to prove its way is the right way. “Walk all over” someone today and you may win, but eventually it will come straight back at you.

People would understand more if it was a direct one-to-one exchange (i.e. within minutes what you did will be returned to you), but it doesn’t work that way. Look at it as a temperature gauge. One degree hotter could push it over the edge and the whole thing explodes and just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean that it isn’t there.

Action Point:
In what ways are you undermining the “Law of Reciprocity.”

Practice giving something without expecting something in return, whether it’s time, goods, services or even just a smile. Because so few people do it, you will find that people begin to look at you differently. Moreover, as you need other people to help you, if you truly want to be successful, it is an excellent idea to be “ahead” of the many others. These others are the people who will cross your path, and will meet up with one another while catching up with you.

Originally posted 2006-04-28 15:08:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Crimes Against Humanity

by on Jan.20, 2010

Complaint Filed Against Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld et al

International Arrest Warrants Requested

Professor Francis A. Boyle of the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign, U.S.A. has filed a Complaint with the Prosecutor for the International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) in The Hague against U.S. citizens George W. Bush, Richard Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, George Tenet, Condoleezza Rice, and Alberto Gonzales (the “Accused”) for their criminal policy and practice of “extraordinary rendition” perpetrated upon about 100 human beings. This term is really their euphemism for the enforced disappearance of persons and their consequent torture. This criminal policy and practice by the Accused constitute Crimes against Humanity in violation of the Rome Statute establishing the I.C.C.

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h/t- ICH

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Music Monday: Word Jazz-Tim Minchin style

by on Jan.18, 2010

Tim Minchin has to be one of the hottest numbers in the world of live entertainment today. He combines his music in a word jazz style in his stage performances that only Tim can perform. Additionally,  Minchin’s poem, Storm,  has been used in an animated movie created by UK animator Fraser Davidson. It may be released to the public shortly it seems since  the trailer has been uploaded onto YouTube. If you have a few minutes to spare, check it out. Tim Minchin rocks!  Also, Fraser Davidson has a blog that is all about the production of  Storm. Uploaded, it has some of Storm’s character art and early test animations and once the movie is released, I will link to it, once it is released.

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Even Stevphens – Religion: Islam or Christianity

by on Jan.17, 2010

Originally posted 2006-10-03 14:32:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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California Dreamin’

by on Jan.17, 2010

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My blog is worth $273,237.36.
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According to Technorati stats, Maryannaville is now among the the top 10K blogs.

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“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
*Dr. Seuss

Originally posted 2008-02-15 18:26:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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The Purpose-Driven Life Takers

by on Jan.17, 2010

Talk to Action
May 29, 2006
Imagine: you are a foot soldier in a paramilitary group whose purpose is to remake America as a Christian theocracy, and establish its worldly vision of the dominion of Christ over all aspects of life. You are issued high-techmilitary weaponry, and instructed to engage the infidel on the streets of New York City.

You are on a mission – both a religious mission and a military mission — to convert or kill Catholics, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, gays, and anyone who advocates the separation of church and state -especially moderate, mainstream Christians. Your mission is “to conduct physical and spiritual warfare;” all who resist must be taken out with extreme prejudice. You have never felt so powerful, so driven by a purpose:
you are 13 years old. You are playing a real-time strategy video game whose creators are linked to the empire of mega-church pastor Rick Warren, bestselling author of “The Purpose Driven Life.”

The game, slated for release by October 2006 in advance of the Christmas shopping rush, has been previewed at video game exhibitions, and reviewed by major newspapers and magazines. But until now, no fan or critic has pointed out the controversial game’s connection to Mr. Warren or his dominionist agenda.

Full Items Here (Note: 2 parts)
Part I
Part II

Originally posted 2006-06-01 18:40:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Blog Reader Project Survey

by on Jan.17, 2010

The Blog Reader Project Survey is conducting an online survey. It doesn’t take much time, and it is oriented towards smaller blogs. Find it here.

Originally posted 2007-05-04 08:50:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Since inquiring minds want to know

by on Jan.14, 2010

thank you for understanding my irra Since inquiring minds want to know
Due to previously arranged events, we are announcing that we will be away from the village until next week or even the week after that. When we return will be decided once we get a good feel of the road. So far, it’s open-ended and we’re going to go balls out in order to blow out the funk. We’ll catch up with you sometime after later. Meanwhile, back at the ranchero, let us remind you that we have loads of stuff for you to read during our absence.

Don’t forget January 19th!

AMERICANS BOOT PRESIDENT BUSH OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE
http://www.shoebush.org

WHEN: Monday, January 19th at 11:00 a.m. ET
WHERE: Rally begins at DuPont Circle, followed by a march to the White House with shoes and combat boots

shoebush Since inquiring minds want to knowOn President Bush’s last day in office, people will gather at DuPont Circle in Washington, D.C., for an event entitled “Shoes for Bush.” The rally will feature David Swanson, the author of the forthcoming book “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union.” He is also the creator of the progressive blog After Downing Street www.afterdowningstreet.org. Other speakers include Iraq veteran Adam Kokesh, who is a member of Iraq Veterans Against the War www.ivaw.org and Debra Sweet, anti-war leader and director of the organization World Can’t Wait www.worldcantwait.org.

After the rally participants will march to the White House with footwear to hurl. This action will be in the spirit of Iraqi Journalist Mutadhar Al-Zaidi who threw his shoes at President Bush during a press conference, and in solidarity with the people in Iraq and Afghanistan.

To show someone the sole of your shoe is considered an extreme sign of disrespect and many people feel this is an appropriate parting gesture, as President Bush leaves the White House and has not been held accountable for his impeachable offenses and war crimes.

Many veterans will be coming to Washington with their combat boots to hurl, such as Ward Reilly, a Veteran from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who is on the advisory board of Iraq Veterans Against the War. The photo of his infantry boots with the names of Bush and Cheney, is featured on the web site for the event
http://www.shoebush.org

Party on, mateys!

Originally posted 2009-01-08 12:10:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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An Anonymous Reader in South Carolina Comments

by on Jan.13, 2010

I urge you and your readers to take a few minutes to look at:

http://www.usalone.com

It’s a list of the 25 most recent comments made by real Americans participating in an online poll/letter-writing campaign concerning the impeachment charges recently filed against Vice President Cheney, which are now being evaluated by the House Judiciary Committee. Comments can be sent to elected representatives and local newspapers at your option. The participation page is at:

Cheney Impeachment

Since this campaign began, three members of Congress have signed on as co-sponsors, in part due to hearing from their constituents. Make your voice heard, and let others know!

Originally posted 2007-05-15 17:43:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Haiti needs our help

by on Jan.13, 2010

Just about everyone has heard the horrible news about the massive earthquake  that hit Haiti yesterday. The Haitians have suffered a great loss of family and loved ones. The ordeal is absolutely heart wrenching. To top that off, the grandiose Christian radical, Pat Robertson, of course, had his two cents to toss into the fracas.  It is his claim that this was over the Haitian people’s deal with the devil in order to free themselves from the French.

Srsly.

On a more rational note, we who are more reasonable and live in the present without invisible friends must be ready to donate as many dollars as possible toward emergency relief efforts. The Red Cross is a dandy choice, however, there are many others to choose from. Partners in Health, is on presently in Haiti and has been serving the Haitian community for years. MSN.com also has a list of organizations. If you are searching for information as a relative, the State Department has set up a toll free phone number. The number is: 1-888-407-4747  also note that you may get a recording due to the large volume of calls. So please be patient. Donate what you can and don’t worry about what the Joneses have or have not donated, just do your part, that’s all I’m asking. Doctors Without Borders has already set up temporary shelters and is offering emergency care on the ground. For more info on its work in Haiti click here. To make a donation click here.

If you’re into  Robertson’s balony, then by all means, help yourself. Brasscheck TV has generously provided the means for your selective viewing.

You can also help out by signing this petition if you would like to do more than donate your much needed money. Tell Obama: Grant “Temporary Protected Status” for Haitian refugees

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WHISPER: Stopping Hillary Before She Starts

by on Jan.01, 2010

She hasn’t said she’s running yet, but that’s not stopping Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s foes from trying to keep her out of the White House with a new website, www.stophernow.com

More about the Stop Hillary movement

Originally posted 2006-11-28 22:02:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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