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YouTube video by CBS 1960 May 22 19:11:14 UTC  Magnitude 9.5

Recalling 1960 Chile earthquake. Approximately 1,655 killed, 3,000 injured, 2,000,000 homeless, and $550 million damage in southern Chile; tsunami caused 61 deaths, $75 million damage in Hawaii; 138 deaths and $50 million damage in Japan; 32 dead and missing in the Philippines; and $500,000 damage to the west coast of the United States. -USGS

He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.
* Nietzsche

Watch this video See for yourself the inane belief of today’s modern Christian belief and practice. It is not much difference than the Salem Witch Trials.

Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes interview Shirley Phelps Roper, whose father is the idiot who organizes protests at funerals of soldiers. This is one of the few times that the conservative Hannity and liberal Colmes agree that Roper is an ungrateful nut who has no appreciation for the brave men and women in the military fighting for our country.

If you see a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, a group of motorcyclists and veterans that disrupts the anti-military protesters, thank them. And as always, support our troops. They’re the ones who sacrifice everything so that you and I can have freedom, even for those like Shirley Phelps Roper.

Originally posted 2006-05-31 17:28:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Plus 5.0+“aftershocks!”

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital of Santiago for 90 seconds and sending tsunami warnings and advisories along much of the pacific basin. – nytimes

President Michelle Bachelet declared a “state of catastrophe” in affected areas and appealed for calm.

Tsunami warnings have been issued for Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Central America with the inclusion of  Pacific island nations. – bbc

California warned its coastal cities to prepare for possible tsunami waves following a deadly magnitude-8.8 earthquake off the coast of Chile. - latimes

A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. A tsunami set off by the magnitude-8.8 quake threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean — roughly a quarter of the globe. – sfgate

One surprised reporter on the huge Chilean earthquake this morning, former “American Idol” contestant elliott yamin.

CNN noted this morning that Yamin has “been tweeting like crazy.”

Livestream (in spanish)

Yamin, who had been performing in chile, was to do interviews with ABC and NBC this morning. He wrote: “Scariest nite/morn of my life!!…” – orlando sentinel

We hope our Maui bloggin’ gal pal Kuanyin and family remains high and dry.

Civil defense sirens were sounded at 6 a.m. to alert residents about the tsunami generated by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Chile. the first waves are expected to reach Hawaii at about 11 a.m. – honolulu star-bulletin

Hawaii woke residents with sirens, alerting them to the waves. a tsunami warning — the highest alert level — was issued earlier for the island chain. boats and people near the coast were being evacuated. Hilo international airport, located along the coast, was closed. -sfgate

For you television viewers, keep an eye out for Wesley the 3 year old skateboarding kid. He’s fantastic and hooray for Mom and Dad Muresan for their encouragement for him to explore his world with his innate skills!

Grateful Dead’s last Keyboardist, Vince Welnick passed on Friday, June 02, 2006.
The Grateful Dead’s last keyboard player and a veteran of other bands, including the Tubes and Missing Man Formation died said longtime Grateful Dead publicist.

Originally posted 2006-06-04 12:58:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Originally posted 2007-01-11 18:30:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

The Perseid meteor shower has begun. Although the display will not peak until August 12th and 13th, sky watchers are already counting as many as a dozen meteors per hour (including some nice fireballs) during the darkest hours before dawn. Rates could increase 5- to 10-fold when the shower reaches maximum on Sunday night and Monday morning. Advice: Get away from city lights. While many Perseids will be bright enough to see from light-polluted urban areas, the shower’s full grandeur is reserved for places with dark and starry skies.
Spaceweather.com

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Feast Day of St. Lawrence

Also:

On Sept. 1st, a flurry of bright and oddly-colored meteors could spill across the skies of western North America- or not. Forecasters are divided about what will happen next month when Earth runs into an ancient stream of debris from mysterious Comet Kiess.

More on Aurigids

Originally posted 2007-08-10 04:20:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

“Have you ever arrived somewhere and wondered how you got there? Scientists at the University of Leeds believe they may have found the answer, with research that shows that humans flock like sheep and birds, subconsciously following a minority of individuals.

Results from a study at the University of Leeds show that it takes a minority of just five per cent to influence a crowd’s direction – and that the other 95 per cent follow without realising it.”
Read on

Originally posted 2008-02-16 23:01:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Originally posted 2008-11-26 22:35:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

There are obviously two educations.
One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.
* James Truslow Adams

Bi-polar Chair

In a more complete version of that quote, Adams says: “There are obviously two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live. Surely these should never be confused in the mind of any man who has the slightest inkling of what culture is. For most of us it is essential that we should make a living…In the complications of modern life and with our increased accumulation of knowledge, it doubtless helps greatly to compress some years of experience into far fewer years by studying for a particular trace or profession in an institution; but that fact should not blind us to another–namely, that in so doing we are learning a trade or a profession, but are not getting a liberal education as human beings.”

And John Steinbeck claimed that, “Men do change, and change comes like a little wind that ruffles the curtains at dawn, and it comes like the stealthy perfume of wildflowers hidden in the grass.”

Stuff that in your pipe and smoke it.

Related:

Is it time to reinvent yourself?

Originally posted 2009-08-06 19:51:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Australian officials ordered a popular Chinese-made children’s toy pulled from the shelves after scientists found it contained a chemical that converts into a powerful “date rape” drug when ingested.
Star Tribune

Originally posted 2007-11-07 13:04:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Ask The Zoo Rabbi

From the article:
“Man’s physical ancestry in the animal kingdom has no bearing on his unique spiritual nature. Whether our physical bodies originate from mud or monkey, our fundamental identity does not relate to either.”

The Zoo Rabbi’s first seven words ‘beg the question’ indicating a preconceived bias that man’s ancestry is in the animal kingdom.

Fords and Chevrolets are descended from man, but they are certainly not human. And yet, many of the same chemicals found in automobiles are the same as those found in humans. Automobiles just haven’t had enough time to adapt to the environmental niche that humans live in. But the environmental pressure is there, so it is just a matter of time. Replication could be a major hurdle. But if inanimate chemicals can overcome, then certainly the advanced prototype like a car can overcome. After all, they are all part of the same no-design package. So the car is like the little engine that could.
Charles Darwin

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The Evolution of Bullying

Originally posted 2007-06-30 18:12:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Bobby McFerrin (born New York City, March 11, 1950) is one of the natural wonders of the music world. A ten-time Grammy Award winner, he is one of the world’s best-known vocal innovators and improvisers, a world-renowned classical conductor, the creator of “Don’t Worry Be Happy”, one of the most popular songs of the late 20th century, and a passionate spokesman for music education. His recordings have sold over 20 million copies, and his collaborations including those with with Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea, the Vienna Philharmonic, and Herbie Hancock have established him as an ambassador of both the classical and jazz worlds.

With a four-octave range and a vast array of vocal techniques, McFerrin is no mere singer; he is music’s last true Renaissance man, a vocal explorer who has combined jazz, folk and a multitude of world music influences – choral, a cappella, and classical music – with his own ingredients. As a conductor, Bobby is able to convey his innate musicality in an entirely different context. He has worked with such orchestras as the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Vienna Philharmonic.

‘Unconventional’ is a good way to describe the career of Bobby McFerrin. Those familiar with McFerrin’s shows, whether as a conductor or a vocalist, know that each one is a unique event that resonates with the unexpected. He is that rare artist who has the ability to reach beyond musical genres and stereotypes for a sound that is entirely his own. As one of the foremost guardians of music’s rich heritage, he remains at the vanguard with his natural, beautiful and timeless music that transcends all borders and embraces all cultures.

“When I’m on stage by myself, I don’t have to think about anything. I don’t have to worry about anything because I’m not responsible for anything except just opening my mouth and making sure music comes out.”
*Bobby McFerrin

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Originally posted 2006-07-01 19:13:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter