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In real life, the hardest aspect of the battle between good and evil is determining which is which.
— George R. R. Martin
518 comments
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ClaudeMonet Sat, Jul 3, 2010 11:33:53pm |
Greetings, Lizards! Happy 4th of July to all, even the non-Americans!
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ryannon Sat, Jul 3, 2010 11:39:31pm |
Fireworks for those where it’s illegal - make your own display and fuck the law!
[Link: www.maylin.net…]
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watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Jul 3, 2010 11:44:29pm |
Hereeee kitty kitty…
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Irenicum Sun, Jul 4, 2010 12:17:05am |
To the hand full of lizards hanging around, I bid y’all a good g’nite. See ya on the other side, Happy 4th!
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Cheechako Sun, Jul 4, 2010 12:41:24am |
Gee - 9 lizards plus the lizard master are signed in. And everyone must be sleeping on their keyboards.
WAKE UP!!11!!
Goodnight everyone - hee, hee
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Bagua Sun, Jul 4, 2010 12:49:06am |
re: #8 Cheechako
I’m watching them unlocking the secrets of the bird brain. Riviting stuff.
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ryannon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 1:23:46am |
re: #9 Bagua
I’m watching them unlocking the secrets of the bird brain. Riviting stuff.
Alex was amazing - I believe they estimated his intelligence in many ways comparable to that of a young child.
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boxhead Sun, Jul 4, 2010 2:24:23am |
hmm back again and it seems i might be alone! last post an hour ago.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, Jul 4, 2010 2:46:26am |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!! Love ya with all my heart.
G’nite Lizards.
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ryannon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 2:57:15am |
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 3:00:20am |
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rwdflynavy Sun, Jul 4, 2010 3:16:48am |
Happy 4th of July to Charles Personal Private Army!!
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 3:20:21am |
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Steve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 3:33:44am |
Good morning to one and all and I secondthird or where it is a ‘Happy Fourth of July to everyone’.
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The Curmudgeon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 3:52:20am |
I still think it’s odd to be starting the day by posting near the start of the “overnight” thread.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 4:14:59am |
Please tell me they’ve determined that the oil spill will kill off some mosquitoes?
I am covered in bites.
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 4:16:16am |
re: #23 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Please tell me they’ve determined that the oil spill will kill off some mosquitoes?
I am covered in bites.
LOL
Where are you at today?
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 4:18:10am |
Home. Itchin’ like a… a… a… thing that itches a lot.
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 4:22:07am |
re: #25 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Home. Itchin’ like a… a… a… thing that itches a lot.
Happy 4th Veggie…I’m going to a big party later today…
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 4:35:31am |
Hoops, tell me your friend’s name again…
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 4:36:41am |
re: #27 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Hoops, tell me your friend’s name again…
Joe.. I put him on the prayer list for this morning
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 4:39:49am |
For the prayer list, my daughter’s boyfriend is going to be moved out of intensive care and into rehab (we hope!) next week… beginning of a long journey.
I want to add thanksgiving that they will be able to do his rehab locally. There was talk that he was going to be moved three to five hours away from his family.
That’s a very good thing.
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 4:39:56am |
So it seems that all the toxic shit being bubbled up from under the Gulf of Mexico might end up going BOOM quite literally sometime soon.
I think.
Also good evening and Happy Freedom Day.
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 4:49:10am |
Good morning and a happy 4th of July, fellow lizards. What’s the good word?
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 4:51:01am |
re: #33 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Good morning and a happy 4th of July, fellow lizards. What’s the good word?
The Boss…Good morning and happy 4th..
Born down in a dead man’s town
The first kick I took was when I hit the ground
You end up like a dog that’s been beat too much
‘Til you spend half your life just covering up
[chorus:]
Born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
I got in a little hometown jam
And so they put a rifle in my hands
Sent me off to Vietnam
To go and kill the yellow man
[chorus]
Come back home to the refinery
Hiring man says “Son if it was up to me”
I go down to see the V.A. man
He said “Son don’t you understand”
[chorus]
I had a buddy at Khe Sahn
Fighting off the Viet Cong
They’re still there, he’s all gone
He had a little girl in Saigon
I got a picture of him in her arms
Down in the shadow of the penitentiary
Out by the gas fires of the refinery
I’m ten years down the road
Nowhere to run, ain’t got nowhere to go
I’m a long gone Daddy in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
I’m a cool rocking Daddy in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Sun, Jul 4, 2010 5:24:55am |
Morning Lizards. I got some pork shoulder slowly cooking in the smoker. It’s been on since about 10:00 last night. Gonna surprise my friends who are having a party with some pulled pork.
And fot those who didn’t read my announcement last night, I’m an uncle again! My step-brother’s wife delivered her baby boy at around 3 AM German time.
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SixDegrees Sun, Jul 4, 2010 5:32:08am |
re: #37 Mad Al-Jaffee
Morning Lizards. I got some pork shoulder slowly cooking in the smoker. It’s been on since about 10:00 last night. Gonna surprise my friends who are having a party with some pulled pork.
And fot those who didn’t read my announcement last night, I’m an uncle again! My step-brother’s wife delivered her baby boy at around 3 AM German time.
Congratulations!
I’ve got a 4 pound slab of almost-bacon curing in the ‘fridge. I’m gonna rinse and dry it today and throw it in the smoker tomorrow morning, followed by several racks of ribs targeted for dinner.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Sun, Jul 4, 2010 5:33:47am |
re: #38 SixDegrees
Congratulations!
I’ve got a 4 pound slab of almost-bacon curing in the ‘fridge. I’m gonna rinse and dry it today and throw it in the smoker tomorrow morning, followed by several racks of ribs targeted for dinner.
Very cool. Are you using pork belly? I’ve cured and smoked some to make bacon.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:01:04am |
re: #40 laZardo
[Link: www.collegehumor.com…]
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SixDegrees Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:08:16am |
re: #39 Mad Al-Jaffee
Very cool. Are you using pork belly? I’ve cured and smoked some to make bacon.
Yup. The other end of the belly got braised a few days ago. Not bad, but not all I’d hoped for, either.
It’s hard to go wrong with bacon, though.
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Bubblehead II Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:18:40am |
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Bubblehead II Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:19:49am |
re: #45 Bubblehead II
Morning Lizards.
Six, then I think you will like this link. Bacon Explosion
pimf!
Need more coffee…….
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:20:50am |
re: #38 SixDegrees
Congratulations!
I’ve got a 4 pound slab of almost-bacon curing in the ‘fridge. I’m gonna rinse and dry it today and throw it in the smoker tomorrow morning, followed by several racks of ribs targeted for dinner.
I’ve started using the real old fashions larder (root cellar) in my basement recently for storing vegetables. I’m going to attempt bacon one of these days.
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Sionainn Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:20:50am |
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PhillyPretzel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:20:56am |
I know Charles will have a July fourth thread later today, I just want to wish all of my fellow Lizards a happy and safe July 4th.
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:21:43am |
re: #49 PhillyPretzel
I know Charles will have a July fourth thread later today, I just want to wish all of my fellow Lizards a happy and safe July 4th.
Happy 4th!
Y’all keep your pets safe too!
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:22:04am |
I have 3 comments in the bottom 10, including one that wishes my sister a happy birthday. Can someone suck just a bit more please?
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PhillyPretzel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:23:14am |
re: #50 Killgore Trout
I do not have any pets. I do appreciate the thought.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:25:27am |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:30:34am |
Happy 4th. Woot!
[Link: www.baynews9.com…]
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:30:40am |
re: #37 Mad Al-Jaffee
Morning Lizards. I got some pork shoulder slowly cooking in the smoker. It’s been on since about 10:00 last night. Gonna surprise my friends who are having a party with some pulled pork.
And fot those who didn’t read my announcement last night, I’m an uncle again! My step-brother’s wife delivered her baby boy at around 3 AM German time.
Porterhouse steaks, roasted asparagus; baked taters (butter, sour cream, chives and cheese); crusty French bread and a salad of Romaine with home-grown cukes, tomatoes and red onions.
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PhillyPretzel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:32:32am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:34:25am |
Oh, and a platter red onions and thick slices of tomatoes I’ll pick this morning.
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:35:02am |
Damn, I feel somewhat inadequate. Got all these Iron Chef Lizards preparing magnificent feasts upon this, the most patriotic of American holidays, and here I’m simply contemplating grilled chicken, baked potatoes, and baked beans for this evening’s entrees.
Oh woe is me!
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:35:22am |
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:35:35am |
re: #60 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Damn, I feel somewhat inadequate. Got all these Iron Chef Lizards preparing magnificent feasts upon this, the most patriotic of American holidays, and here I’m simply contemplating grilled chicken, baked potatoes, and baked beans for this evening’s entrees.
Oh woe is me!
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Could be worse. I had tacos.
/ ;_;
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:36:21am |
re: #60 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Damn, I feel somewhat inadequate. Got all these Iron Chef Lizards preparing magnificent feasts upon this, the most patriotic of American holidays, and here I’m simply contemplating grilled chicken, baked potatoes, and baked beans for this evening’s entrees.
Oh woe is me!
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I don’t know why but I’ve always shied away from grilling chicken. I probably fear I’ll fuck it up and give everyone a dose of salmonella.
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SixDegrees Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:36:58am |
re: #45 Bubblehead II
Morning Lizards.
Six, then I think you will this link. Bacon Explosion
I’ve had my eye on that for over a year now; it is definitely going to get made sometime this summer.
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lawhawk Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:37:27am |
re: #60 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Sometimes simple is best.
Or if you want to kick up that grilled chicken a notch, get yourself some basil, garlic, EVOO, walnuts or pine nuts, and mix into a pesto (you can add parmesan to add some more creaminess). Real simple - and takes no more than 5 minutes to do.
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PhillyPretzel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:39:29am |
re: #60 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
I have a few salads in the fridge. I do not cook on the weekends. That is my personal gift to me.
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:39:40am |
re: #60 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Damn, I feel somewhat inadequate. Got all these Iron Chef Lizards preparing magnificent feasts upon this, the most patriotic of American holidays, and here I’m simply contemplating grilled chicken, baked potatoes, and baked beans for this evening’s entrees.
Oh woe is me!
///
I’m just having left over pasta and sausage.
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Jimmah Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:40:27am |
Happy Roland Emmerich day everyone!
May his films be celebrated in this fashion always ;-)
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:40:56am |
Inject chicken with a hypodermic needle. Lemon juice, garlic, basil and Tabasco.
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SixDegrees Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:42:08am |
re: #47 Killgore Trout
I’ve started using the real old fashions larder (root cellar) in my basement recently for storing vegetables. I’m going to attempt bacon one of these days.
Bacon is dirt simple. Pick up this book - you’ll want it for everything else it offers - and find a source for pork belly in your area.
And if you’re in the Ann Arbor area next year, you could sign up for Bacon Camp.
We have an old 50’s era underground bomb shelter I might be able to convert into a root cellar, but it’s a PITA to get in and out of - steep ladder - so I’ll probably settle for a freezer out in the garage someday.
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:44:02am |
re: #63 MandyManners
I don’t know why but I’ve always shied away from grilling chicken. I probably fear I’ll fuck it up and give everyone a dose of salmonella.
I’ve generally found the best method is to cook on a medium heat, turning roughly every 2-3 minutes, allowing a light blackening of the outside. Still plenty juicy, but should cook thoroughly.
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:44:22am |
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SixDegrees Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:44:42am |
re: #63 MandyManners
I don’t know why but I’ve always shied away from grilling chicken. I probably fear I’ll fuck it up and give everyone a dose of salmonella.
Helpful hint - par-cook it in the oven first, or even in the microwave, then throw it on the grill for a few minutes per side to get some grill marks and smoke.
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Semper Fi Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:45:33am |
Good morning lizards and Happy 4th of July. I’m not sure about the accuracy of this but I recently heard Americans consume 360,000,000 hot dogs during the 4th celebration. Amount of mustard, ketchup, onions, etc., wasn’t mentioned.
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PhillyPretzel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:45:37am |
re: #63 MandyManners
Mandy try going to America’s Test Kitchen website. They have lots of great recipes for the grill.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:45:41am |
re: #71 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
I’ve generally found the best method is to cook on a medium heat, turning roughly every 2-3 minutes, allowing a light blackening of the outside. Still plenty juicy, but should cook thoroughly.
Well, nothing says “Independence Day” like a trip to the E.R.. (Yes, I’m a weenie.)
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:45:50am |
re: #74 SixDegrees
Helpful hint - par-cook it in the oven first, or even in the microwave, then throw it on the grill for a few minutes per side to get some grill marks and smoke.
Boil it if you are gonna do that.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:46:19am |
re: #74 SixDegrees
Helpful hint - par-cook it in the oven first, or even in the microwave, then throw it on the grill for a few minutes per side to get some grill marks and smoke.
I could probably do that.
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:47:15am |
re: #77 MandyManners
Well, nothing says “Independence Day” like a trip to the E.R.. (Yes, I’m a weenie.)
I’ve succeeded so far in not giving myself food poisoning, though I got a bit worried the other day when I found the burgers I grilled for lunch weren’t as well-done as I’d assumed. Damn you, George Foreman and your magnificent (and yet deceiving) grills!
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PhillyPretzel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:48:42am |
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Jimmah Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:49:38am |
Here’s something else to celebrate:
Federal judge voids Pennsylvania’s blasphemy law
A federal judge has struck down Pennsylvania’s blasphemy statute — a law that forbids the use of certain blasphemous and profane words in the naming of a corporation — with a ruling that clears the way for the plaintiff to use the name “I Choose Hell Productions” for his film company.
In his 68-page opinion in Kalman v. Cortes , U.S. District Judge Michael M. Baylson found that “the statute’s plain language makes apparent its predominantly religious purpose.”
Baylson also found that the law “unequivocally excludes only one religious perspective but not the other, as it permits speech deemed reverent to religious beliefs, yet excludes speech deemed irreverent to religious beliefs.”
Passed in 1977, the statute prohibits words that constitute “blasphemy” or “profane cursing or swearing,” or that “profane the Lord’s name” when registering a corporate name.
The impetus for the law, Baylson found, was a wave of complaints from religious leaders about a McKeesport, Pa., businessman’s decision to name his store “The God Damn Gun Shop.”
Fast-forward 30 years to September 2007 when George Kalman, an independent filmmaker based in Downingtown, Pa., filed an application to name his company “I Choose Hell” with the business processing section of the Corporation Bureau of the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Kalman’s application was rejected under the blasphemy law and he changed the name to ICH Productions.
And then he called the ACLU.
Attorney Mary Catherine Roper of the American Civil Liberties of Pennsylvania filed suit along with attorneys Thomas H. Lee II and Matthew Bleich of Dechert seeking to strike the law down on First Amendment grounds as both an infringement on free speech rights and an impermissible entanglement with religion that violated the Establishment Clause.
But Chief Deputy Attorney General Barry N. Kramer, arguing on behalf of Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. Cortes, said the statute should survive the constitutional challenge because its purpose was to protect the public from offensive, indecent and profane expression.
Kramer noted that Pennsylvania officials recently revised the list of words considered to be “suspect” in order to eliminate the religious words “Christ,” “damn,” “God,” “hell,” and “Jesus.”
But Baylson was unimpressed, saying the deletion of the religious words “fails to remedy the impermissible entanglement with religion that the statute requires.”
continued :
[Link: www.law.com…]
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:50:39am |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:50:48am |
You people do realize that, while still possible, E Coli, salmonella and trichinosis are things of the past, right?
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:51:49am |
re: #84 Cannadian Club Akbar
You people do realize that, while still possible, E Coli, salmonella and trichinosis are things of the past, right?
They’re still a danger if the food is not handled and cooked properly.
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SixDegrees Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:51:52am |
re: #78 Cannadian Club Akbar
Boil it if you are gonna do that.
I’ll take your word for it. Any particular reason to prefer boiling?
The last couple times I’ve done chicken on the grill, I went the redneck route and did Beer Butt Chicken. This worked out crazy well - indirect heat for about an hour and a half, basted several times with cayenne, lemon juice and coconut milk. I just put ‘em on raw, and they came out perfect.
Another note: an instant read thermometer is your friend.
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:52:32am |
Ahh, 4th of July. BBQ with friends and freedom. Freedom from a cold hearted, cheating SOB. I knew it, he thought I was stupid. Now it’s over. I feel like singing James Brown. What is UP this morning!! Any news, Lizards?
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PhillyPretzel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:53:12am |
re: #86 SixDegrees
Another note: an instant read thermometer is your friend.
oh yes
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:53:34am |
re: #85 MandyManners
They’re still a danger if the food is not handled and cooked properly.
from the “No Shit” file.:)
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:54:20am |
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:54:38am |
re: #84 Cannadian Club Akbar
You people do realize that, while still possible, E Coli, salmonella and trichinosis are things of the past, right?
I eat rare pork all the time. It’s delicious.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:55:24am |
re: #90 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I’m having veggie chili dogs…
That make me a commie?
YES!!! COMMIE!!!!
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:56:13am |
re: #90 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I confess, I love veggie dogs. And veggie burgers, But I draw the line at Tofurkey. Only Tofurkey is a commie food.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:56:45am |
re: #87 Ebetty
Ahh, 4th of July. BBQ with friends and freedom. Freedom from a cold hearted, cheating SOB. I knew it, he thought I was stupid. Now it’s over. I feel like singing James Brown. What is UP this morning!! Any news, Lizards?
Well, bless your heart!
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Bubblehead II Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:56:54am |
Well it’s once again time to finish getting ready for w*rk.
Keep it safe and sane Lizards. Don’t want to log on tomorrow morning to hear that some Lizard blew themselves up like this guy.
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:57:06am |
re: #90 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I’m having veggie chili dogs…
That make me a commie?
What would make you think that, comrade?
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:57:42am |
re: #94 Ebetty
Are you serious? My family prefers tofurkey to real bird…
Wife and daughter both eat it (they’re not the veggies in the family, my son and I are)…
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RogueOne Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:58:43am |
re: #98 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Are you serious? My family prefers tofurkey to real bird…
Wife and daughter both eat it (they’re not the veggies in the family, my son and I are)…
I’m calling child protective services, Happy 4th commie.
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 6:59:09am |
The Little green football prayer list
This day in History.. July 4th 1776
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king. The declaration came 442 days after the first volleys of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts and marked an ideological expansion of the conflict that would eventually encourage France’s intervention on behalf of the Patriots.
Let us pray..
Lord Almighty we pray this morning for the nation of Israel. Hold up their Navy and give them Strength and wisdom. We pray this morning that you grant grace to the men and women serving in the IDF. Hold your people in your strong arms Dear Lord and protect them forever.
We pray today for the Gulf Coast of America and for all those whose lives are affected by the oil spill. We pray for the environment that is being damaged.
We pray for Roi this morning…Because of the Oil spill he may be out of work.. Find him work we pray.
We pray for our Veterans today. [Link: www.drumhike.com…]
Obdicut: My friend Pam, who’s ovarian cancer has returned. She’s going into chemo again. And she believes in the power of prayer.
Dark_Falcon: His Mother had a stroke..She is getting better.. Please heal her Lord
Jadespring: Dear Lord bring healing to a Sister.. Bring grace and strength to the Family.
We pray for your tender mercies
Wlewisiii: If you would pray as appropriate to your beliefs for John Freuh, his step-mother, my sister Elisabeth & his father Rick, I’d appreciate it.
Dear Lord..We ask you this day you bring healing and grace to SFZ’s Father and Mother-in-law..
Help her in the Job search and finding her a new Career. .
We know your love brings healing and life.
Ausador: Parents
Irenicum: Lord heal this family and bring comfort to them..
Guanxi88: Best wishes and lizard mojo to my wife’s best friend. her father committed suicide not two weeks after her mother succumbed to cancer.
Reine: Health and Family.. Lord we ask you grant Reine’s Daughter a Special blessing..Look after her and grant grace.
gregb - 4 year old son who suffered a head injury last Friday and spent the
weekend in the ICU with some lingering effects all week.Jadespring: Our prayers go out to your sister…May she be healed
Baseballmom57: My God grant grace and healing to her son…
lurking faith… prayers for an aunt
Beekiller: Sister has been diagnosed with Cancer…We pray for a speedy recovery
FBV: Add my friend Jeff. Recently diagnosed with ALS. His family will watch him fade and die over the next three to five years. Wife and two kids (kids are young adults).
Veggie Update: For the prayer list, my daughter’s boyfriend is going to be moved out of intensive care and into rehab (we hope!) next week… beginning of a long journey.
I want to add thanksgiving that they will be able to do his rehab locally. There was talk that he was going to be moved three to five hours away from his family.
Prairiefire: Health for Family and friends
Mcspiff: if you could add my uncle to the list. He went in for surgery today and it didn’t go so well. Extra organs had to come out, etc. Still just hearing bits and pieces now. But any prayers would be greatly appreciated.
Alouette’ Dear Father..His name in Hebrew is Pinhas ben Rivka. , and he is in congestive heart failure. He is 91 years old, and a WW2 Pacific vet.
Reloadingisnotahobby: Could add my parents?
They’re in their 80’s and slipping in to ALZ…Simultaneously
HoosierHoops: Bring peace and strength to Joe and his family
Thank you Lord..
Amen
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SixDegrees Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:00:54am |
re: #92 Cannadian Club Akbar
I have 3 biotherms.
I’ve never used those. I’ve got one of these, which are crazy expensive, but built like tanks, and the readout “settles” in about a second - excellent for checking small things as they cook, especially on the grill where holding your hand over fire tends to hurt after a while.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:01:00am |
Bring peace and strength to Joe and his family…
And amen.
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:01:16am |
re: #96 Bubblehead II
Well it’s once again time to finish getting ready for w*rk.
Keep it safe and sane Lizards. Don’t want to log on tomorrow morning to hear that some Lizard blew themselves up like this guy.
I don’t believe there’s a word in the English language that can adequately describe just how utterly stupid this man was.
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:01:57am |
re: #95 MandyManners
Thanks, Mandy. Let’s just say it came to my attention that he had a healthy libido for women he found online but not me. D-o-n-e. And he’s a liar, emotionally abusive in a really quiet way. Didn’t want anymore of his chess game. He fancies himself a real genius. But really, he’s just a liar.
I, on the other hand, am ready for happy things and a real life.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:02:29am |
re: #100 HoosierHoops
My daughter’s boyfriend is going to be has been moved out of intensive care and into rehab (we hope!) next week…
yay.
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:02:31am |
Dkos: Dr. Mercola - Fluoridated Water is Damaging Your Bones, Brain, Kidneys, and Thyroid
The Kos Kidz ain’t buyin’ it.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:02:34am |
re: #101 SixDegrees
I only have them for work. I kmow when stuff is done.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:03:13am |
re: #105 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
My daughter’s boyfriend
is going to behas been moved out of intensive care and into rehab (we hope!) next week…yay.
Really?
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:03:22am |
re: #104 Ebetty
Thanks, Mandy. Let’s just say it came to my attention that he had a healthy libido for women he found online but not me. D-o-n-e. And he’s a liar, emotionally abusive in a really quiet way. Didn’t want anymore of his chess game. He fancies himself a real genius. But really, he’s just a liar.
I, on the other hand, am ready for happy things and a real life.
I hope you find someone that makes life a joy every day..
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:03:57am |
re: #98 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I can’t get down for tofurkey. But I love to say it outloud! Great word.
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SixDegrees Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:04:09am |
re: #107 Cannadian Club Akbar
I only have them for work. I kmow when stuff is done.
That’s a skill I still don’t have mastered, unfortunately. Although I’m getting better at judging beef.
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:05:23am |
re: #109 HoosierHoops
Thank you very much. Me too. Someday. This one stung a lot. But I’m a tough girl, and will be just fine. I’ve never smiled so much as I have today. FREEDOM!
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:05:46am |
re: #59 MandyManners
Oh, and a platter red onions and thick slices of tomatoes I’ll pick this morning.
I’ll bring the Basil Hayden’s, m’kay?
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:07:16am |
re: #112 Ebetty
Thank you very much. Me too. Someday. This one stung a lot. But I’m a tough girl, and will be just fine. I’ve never smiled so much as I have today. FREEDOM!
I was in a sequin thong the other night. Guess you missed it.
///
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:08:16am |
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:08:17am |
re: #108 Cannadian Club Akbar
Yep. Has eaten solid food for two days in a row.
We’re certain (barring some massive divine intervention) he’ll be paralyzed forever, but, the local rehab is a HUGE thing here.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:08:23am |
re: #113 Gang of One
I’ll bring the Basil Hayden’s, m’kay?
Mandy is easy if you bring that. Wait, what?
/
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:09:53am |
re: #104 Ebetty
Thanks, Mandy. Let’s just say it came to my attention that he had a healthy libido for women he found online but not me. D-o-n-e. And he’s a liar, emotionally abusive in a really quiet way. Didn’t want anymore of his chess game. He fancies himself a real genius. But really, he’s just a liar.
I, on the other hand, am ready for happy things and a real life.
Hmmm…he met two of the three A’s: adultery and abuse. Now, for the grand slam, does he abuse alcohol or drugs?
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:10:05am |
re: #114 Cannadian Club Akbar
Totally missed it. Darn it. Next time!!!!
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:10:26am |
re: #117 Cannadian Club Akbar
Mandy is easy if you bring that. Wait, what?
/
*WHACK!!!111!*
/Don’t get up, Mandy, I’ll handle this.
//Doing the job Americans won’t do
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:10:37am |
Today would be a good day to search eHarmony for a smoking hot red headed spy from Russia….I’m feeling lucky..
/
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:11:07am |
re: #106 Killgore Trout
Dkos: Dr. Mercola - Fluoridated Water is Damaging Your Bones, Brain, Kidneys, and Thyroid
The Kos Kidz ain’t buyin’ it.
He’s an anti-vaxer, too.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:11:50am |
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:11:51am |
re: #119 MandyManners
Not that I am aware of, though he did get so drunk one night that he didn’t even remember calling me after he got home. He went out with a buddy, was hammered, told me stuff he NEVER would have said sober. Like a good student, I’ve been adding 2 + 2 ever since. Oddly enough, it added up to 4.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:12:06am |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:12:11am |
re: #122 HoosierHoops
Today would be a good day to search eHarmony for a smoking hot red headed spy from Russia…I’m feeling lucky..
/
I had a hot redhead looking at me at me class reunion. Can’t find her on FB. DAMNIT!!!!
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:12:32am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:12:51am |
re: #118 RogueOne
Makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:13:05am |
re: #115 MandyManners
Oriana Fallacci must be spinning in her grave.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:13:40am |
re: #121 Gang of One
*WHACK!!!111!*
/Don’t get up, Mandy, I’ll handle this.
//Doing the job Americans won’t do
That’ll larn ‘im.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:14:15am |
re: #124 MandyManners
How do you like your Porterhouse done?
Like my women: rare and juicy.
/*WHACK*
//saved you the trouble …
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:15:15am |
re: #125 Ebetty
Not that I am aware of, though he did get so drunk one night that he didn’t even remember calling me after he got home. He went out with a buddy, was hammered, told me stuff he NEVER would have said sober. Like a good student, I’ve been adding 2 + 2 ever since. Oddly enough, it added up to 4.
Some float in denial even when a large barge is bearing down on them.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:15:41am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:15:59am |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:15:59am |
re: #132 Gang of One
Like my women: rare and juicy.
/*WHACK*
//saved you the trouble …
I like my women like I like my coffee. Ground up and in the freezer.
//WHACK
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:17:19am |
re: #136 Cannadian Club Akbar
I like my women like I like my coffee. Ground up and in the freezer.
//WHACK
You are BAD! I actually spewed tea and fruit at that.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:17:29am |
Syrian President Bashar Assad, on his first tour of Latin America, is trying to broaden the growing Iranian-Syrian axis, which now includes close ties with Turkey, Venezuela, Cuba and Brazil as well as the Hizbullah terrorist organization.
SNIP
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Jimmah Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:18:23am |
re: #106 Killgore Trout
Dkos: Dr. Mercola - Fluoridated Water is Damaging Your Bones, Brain, Kidneys, and Thyroid
The Kos Kidz ain’t buyin’ it.
They ain’t buying this conspiracy bollocks that’s for sure:
From the comments :
CT are not allowed on this site. Please review the FAQ.
and
Mercola is a dangerous quack
and your conspiracy theory tripe is just as ridiculous now as all the other times you’ve brought it here. Go away.
and
Nyscof,
You have been around for a while. But EVERY SINGLE DIARY (12 in total) you have ever published has been on this same topic. All your comments center on this conspiracy theory. Please, just stop doing that here!
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:20:28am |
My favorite 4th of July’s
1) Camping in the mountains with a big fire going
2) Sitting on Mt. Vedder looking down at the fireworks in Napa Valley
3) Fireworks in Honolulu
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:20:33am |
re: #138 MandyManners
From earlier this week:
Chavez has drawn close to Syria and Iran, and cut ties with Israel last year to protest its military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
“We have common enemies,” Chavez said, describing them as “the Yankee empire, the genocidal state of Israel.”
Chavez had particularly strong words for Israel throughout Assad’s visit. He reiterated his view Saturday that the Golan Heights - captured from Syria by Israel in the 1967 Mideast war - should one day be returned to Syria.
“Someday the genocidal state of Israel will be put in its place, in the proper place and hopefully a real democratic state will be born,” Chavez said Saturday. “But it has become the murderous arm of the Yankee empire - who can doubt it? - which threatens all of us.”
SNIP
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:22:05am |
re: #140 HoosierHoops
My favorite 4th of July’s
1) Camping in the mountains with a big fire going
2) Sitting on Mt. Vedder looking down at the fireworks in Napa Valley
3) Fireworks in Honolulu
4. BBQ at my friend’s house today. (but it is raining)
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:23:13am |
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:23:34am |
re: #143 Cannadian Club Akbar
4. BBQ at my friend’s house today. (but it is raining)
That’s why god invented garages.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:24:10am |
re: #138 MandyManners
State-sponsored anti-Semitism has reared its ugly head in the West.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez appears to be leading a drive to make his nation Judenrein, according to a documentary by Nora Zimmett that was broadcast Wednesday night on the HDNet World Report.
Chavez expelled Israel’s ambassador to the country during the IDF counterterror Operation Cast Lead in Gaza, conducted in the first three weeks of January 2009. Simultaneously, he drew closer to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who has repeatedly vowed to wipe the Jewish State off the global map.
Venezuelan Jewish activist Sammy Eppel, for example, told her that he personally has been threatened. “Of course I’m afraid,” he said. “I have a family, I have children… But I hope that those things would never actually happen – those things that they promise me over the phone that they’re going to do to me or to my family.”
The report cited a police raid on the Hebraica School, based on an alleged “tip” that the institution was involved in an assassination plot. “No evidence was ever found,” noted Zimmett.
Also documented were the frequent publications in the state-run media calling for the expulsion of the Jews, and the speeches by Chavez himself, comparing Zionists to Nazis on national television. The Venezuelan president also had other complaints about the Jews – “the descendants of those who crucified Christ” – implying they are the ones that have all the wealth in the world, another common libel.
SNIP
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:24:57am |
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:25:05am |
re: #133 MandyManners
Yup, I jumped ship yesterday with just enough time to catch my breath before the barge hit me in the head. Oh he’ll call, blame me for being a daft woman. He’s always sure I am wrong. But this time, I’m not wrong. He’s a heartless, abusive, manipulator who will end up alone. His legacy will be the stench after his 95 year old body rots and stinks up his townhouse. No one will be there when he’s old because he will have alienated anyone who cares. His love is more like a cancer.
Great news, my chemo worked. No radiation necessary. I am outta there!!!
Time for happy juju, good friends, some Italian wine and lots of fireworks. Planning a vacation too. Italy HERE I COME! (with my kid, going to visit friends there!)
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:25:19am |
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Jimmah Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:25:21am |
re: #122 HoosierHoops
Today would be a good day to search eHarmony for a smoking hot red headed spy from Russia…I’m feeling lucky..
/
Where’s your patriotism Hoops? This country’s gone to hell in a handbasket since McCarthy left the scene I tell ya! /
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:25:28am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:27:34am |
re: #138 MandyManners
Mr. El – Aissami is a Venezuelan national of Syrian descent who, before becoming Minster of Interior and Justice, occupied the position of Deputy Interior Minister for Public Security. His father, Carlos Aissami, is the head of the Venezuelan branch of the Iraqi Baath political party. Before the invasion of Iraq, he held a press conference in which he described himself as a Taliban and called Osama Bin Laden, “the great Mujahedeen, Sheik Osama bin Laden.” Tarek’s great-uncle Shibli el-Aissami was a prominent ideologist and assistant to the party’s secretary general in Baghdad during the Saddam Hussein regime.[1]
SNIP
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:27:55am |
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:28:27am |
re: #148 Ebetty
Yup, I jumped ship yesterday with just enough time to catch my breath before the barge hit me in the head. Oh he’ll call, blame me for being a daft woman. He’s always sure I am wrong. But this time, I’m not wrong. He’s a heartless, abusive, manipulator who will end up alone. His legacy will be the stench after his 95 year old body rots and stinks up his townhouse. No one will be there when he’s old because he will have alienated anyone who cares. His love is more like a cancer.
Great news, my chemo worked. No radiation necessary. I am outta there!!!
Time for happy juju, good friends, some Italian wine and lots of fireworks. Planning a vacation too. Italy HERE I COME! (with my kid, going to visit friends there!)
God bless, Ebetty, for your remission and for taking your life back from the Dickhead®
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RogueOne Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:28:38am |
re: #144 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Will you turn that disrespectful junk OFF?
///
Nope, and I won’t get off your lawn either:
“Greatest song ever written” Zakk Wylde
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:29:16am |
re: #148 Ebetty
Yup, I jumped ship yesterday with just enough time to catch my breath before the barge hit me in the head. Oh he’ll call, blame me for being a daft woman. He’s always sure I am wrong. But this time, I’m not wrong. He’s a heartless, abusive, manipulator who will end up alone. His legacy will be the stench after his 95 year old body rots and stinks up his townhouse. No one will be there when he’s old because he will have alienated anyone who cares. His love is more like a cancer.
Great news, my chemo worked. No radiation necessary. I am outta there!!!
Time for happy juju, good friends, some Italian wine and lots of fireworks. Planning a vacation too. Italy HERE I COME! (with my kid, going to visit friends there!)
Are you a writer? You have a wonderful way with words.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:29:21am |
re: #153 MandyManners
Which one is which?
Chavez = stupid, Chinless Dentist = evil.
/but they’re really interchangeable, neh?
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:29:54am |
Allowing a fresh boysenberry marbled cheesecake to cool. Just took it out of the oven, it is beautiful! Have fresh mint and basil leaves as a garnish, with a boysenberry-Viognier syrup as a drizzle. Also homemade. Can’t wait until the BBQ!
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:30:27am |
re: #147 Gang of One
Stupidity and evil in the same room.
What does Congress have to do with Chavez or Assad?
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:30:32am |
re: #157 Gang of One
Chavez = stupid, Chinless Dentist = evil.
/but they’re really interchangeable, neh?
Stupidity does not preclude evil. Vice versa.
BTW, I don’t think Chavez is stupid. He knows what he’s doing.
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:31:00am |
re: #150 Jimmah
Where’s your patriotism Hoops? This country’s gone to hell in a handbasket since McCarthy left the scene I tell ya! /
I think I’ll go for the smoking hot red headed mail order bride from Russia…
If they bust her for espionage I’ll just plead dumb and order another one..
///
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:31:27am |
re: #158 Ebetty
Allowing a fresh boysenberry marbled cheesecake to cool. Just took it out of the oven, it is beautiful! Have fresh mint and basil leaves as a garnish, with a boysenberry-Viognier syrup as a drizzle. Also homemade. Can’t wait until the BBQ!
I’m pea-green with envy. My pie-making and cake-making skills suck.
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:31:56am |
re: #155 RogueOne
Nope, and I won’t get off your lawn either:
“Greatest song ever written” Zakk Wylde
[Video]
*THWACK!*
Geez, these young whatchacallits…idjits and their inability to recognize movie lines.
/
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:32:09am |
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:32:22am |
re: #156 MandyManners
Nope, I manage a corporate PR firm. Part of the gig is writing. Maybe after vacation in Italy, I’ll be inspired. (to write happy things!)
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:33:50am |
re: #160 MandyManners
Stupidity does not preclude evil. Vice versa.
BTW, I don’t think Chavez is stupid. He knows what he’s doing.
Yeah, I figured that too. Smart enough to retain control, stupid enough to persecute my tribe.
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:34:39am |
re: #154 Gang of One
Thanks, it is nice to be free. I feel stronger today than I have in a year.
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:36:05am |
re: #160 MandyManners
Stupidity does not preclude evil. Vice versa.
BTW, I don’t think Chavez is stupid. He knows what he’s doing.
I’d think he’s getting desperate and reacting the only way he knows how. As far as I’ve heard the Venezuelan economy is faltering. Meanwhile those “evil US-sponsored Colombians” are doing a good job clamping down on his buddies in FARC.
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:36:20am |
re: #163 MandyManners
I love to bake. Desserts always turn out good. But my true love is mastering steak tartare. Someday!
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:36:23am |
re: #169 Ebetty
Thanks, it is nice to be free. I feel stronger today than I have in a year.
Because you ARE stronger than you were a year ago. BTW, do you need a body guard in Italy?
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:37:17am |
re: #166 Ebetty
Nope, I manage a corporate PR firm. Part of the gig is writing. Maybe after vacation in Italy, I’ll be inspired. (to write happy things!)
Ah. You are creative in all manners to do your job.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:37:40am |
re: #171 Ebetty
I love to bake. Desserts always turn out good. But my true love is mastering steak tartare. Someday!
Lemon juice and anchovies.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:38:04am |
re: #168 Gang of One
Yeah, I figured that too. Smart enough to retain control, stupid enough to persecute my tribe.
I wonder if he has any contacts with China or North Korea.
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:38:34am |
re: #172 Gang of One
Very kind words. Thank you. Yes, I do need a bodyguard. You wouldn’t think so but when I chatted with my BFF this morning, he also offered.
Had no idea Rome and Calabria were SO dangerous!/
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:38:35am |
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Semper Fi Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:39:02am |
re: #148 Ebetty
Time for happy juju, good friends, some Italian wine and lots of fireworks. Planning a vacation too. Italy HERE I COME! (with my kid, going to visit friends there!)
I wish you well as I’m sure you’re ‘feeling it’ regardless of your new direction. Funny, even a pet snake can be missed. Most importantly, I wish you courage to actually cast-off regarding these plans. It’s the best cure and leads to many pleasant surprises.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:39:14am |
re: #170 laZardo
I’d think he’s getting desperate and reacting the only way he knows how. As far as I’ve heard the Venezuelan economy is faltering. Meanwhile those “evil US-sponsored Colombians” are doing a good job clamping down on his buddies in FARC.
He’s been cozying up to Iran for ages.
I posted a link a few weeks ago about how 20,000 pounds of food spoiled on a dock thanks to that great invention, centralized control.
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What, me worry? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:39:37am |
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:39:39am |
This Freedom Day, do the American thing and send Justin Bieber to North Korea!
/no seriously, just click through the “Human verification” and you can bring him one step closer to Kim Jong-Il!
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:40:01am |
re: #173 MandyManners
Ah. You are creative in all manners to do your job.
Gosh Mandy..This time next week I’ll be posting from a hotel in Oklahoma..
I need to check it out…
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:40:09am |
re: #171 Ebetty
I love to bake. Desserts always turn out good. But my true love is mastering steak tartare. Someday!
I don’t like to eat things that might moo at me.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:41:14am |
re: #183 HoosierHoops
Gosh Mandy..This time next week I’ll be posting from a hotel in Oklahoma..
I need to check it out…
Google!
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:41:23am |
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:41:38am |
re: #177 Cannadian Club Akbar
The recipe never quite comes out. Always comes out just a little under-salted. Or too anchovy-ish. Makes me crazy. Tasty but not perfect. The good news is there’s a great organic market that carries quail eggs here, and the perfect little serving cups and plates. love it!
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Four More Tears Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:41:56am |
re: #182 laZardo
This Freedom Day, do the American thing and send Justin Bieber to North Korea!
/no seriously, just click through the “Human verification” and you can bring him one step closer to Kim Jong-Il!
But then we might never get him ba…
Oh!
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:42:06am |
re: #184 MandyManners
I don’t like to eat things that might moo at me.
MEAT IS MURDER!
/juicy, delicious murder.
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Semper Fi Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:44:08am |
re: #153 MandyManners
Which one is which?
I think that way also. Seems to me both evil and stupidity are presently being re-defined. Oy.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:44:21am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:44:41am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:45:18am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:45:31am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:46:04am |
re: #191 Semper Fi
I think that way also. Seems to me both evil and stupidity are presently being re-defined. Oy.
Just new faces on timeless woes.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:46:09am |
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:46:09am |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:47:09am |
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:47:37am |
re: #178 Semper Fi
Pet snake indeed. I think it’s been over for awhile and I just didn’t realize it. He was very, very good at keeping the schedule, keeping the routine, saying just enough of the right things. What I suppose I will never know is when it all started to go away or when he started having relationships via email & phone with other women. It doesn’t matter.
I have always been old school, so he never spent a night under my roof as I have a young daughter. So the good news is the “over” part will only really change my life. Which is good.
My BFF & his wife, were adopted me as her bestie many years ago, are insisting on the Italy trip. I will go, breathe in new air and welcome new experiences. I can’t wait for the food, the architecture, the beauty. Time for good things. I need positive to replace the last two years of my life.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:48:13am |
re: #188 JasonA
But then we might never get him ba…
Oh!
And if he doesn’t like his “gift”, he can always feed Biber to his sharks.
/Team America Reference
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:48:15am |
re: #192 MandyManners
SNIP
One less evil in the world. And now he must give an accounting of himself.
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:48:37am |
re: #197 Cannadian Club Akbar
Thingds are good so far. Nobody bitchy.
About American support for Israeli war crimes, wars of aggression, healthcare company extortion, and a lack of appreciation for the globally-accepted metric system!
///damn character spam filter rations my sarc slashes. ):
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Political Atheist Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:49:49am |
re: #148 Ebetty
Congratulations. You have two good reasons to celebrate Independence day. Sorry for your grief before, but moving will be good for you I’m sure. I hope he is not the stalker type…
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:50:35am |
re: #203 laZardo
I will not accept the metric system!!!!!
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:51:01am |
re: #205 Rightwingconspirator
The good news there is I am absolutely certain he never, ever will bother me again. I’m not moving though. Just visiting Italy.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:51:26am |
re: #197 Cannadian Club Akbar
Thingds are good so far. Nobody bitchy.
Look at that squirrel behind you!
*atomic wedgie*
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:51:57am |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:52:35am |
re: #207 Ebetty
The good news there is I am absolutely certain he never, ever will bother me again. I’m not moving though. Just visiting Italy.
Buy and learn how to use a gun. Just sayin’.
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Political Atheist Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:52:37am |
re: #207 Ebetty
Well looking forward to your posts from there. Close friends make all the diff.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:53:00am |
re: #200 Ebetty
Pet snake indeed. I think it’s been over for awhile and I just didn’t realize it. He was very, very good at keeping the schedule, keeping the routine, saying just enough of the right things. What I suppose I will never know is when it all started to go away or when he started having relationships via email & phone with other women. It doesn’t matter.
I have always been old school, so he never spent a night under my roof as I have a young daughter. So the good news is the “over” part will only really change my life. Which is good.
My BFF & his wife, were adopted me as her bestie many years ago, are insisting on the Italy trip. I will go, breathe in new air and welcome new experiences. I can’t wait for the food, the architecture, the beauty. Time for good things. I need positive to replace the last two years of my life.
Don’t forget the shoes!
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:53:43am |
re: #202 Gang of One
One less evil in the world. And now he must give an accounting of himself.
“Hey, where are my virgins?”
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Jimmah Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:53:55am |
Muslim women will honor British soldiersGene, July 1st 2010, 3:37 pm
Zubeida Malik of BBC Radio 4 reports on a group of Muslim women who will be laying a wreath later this week at the National Memorial Arboretum in honor of British troops.
The women say they were motivated by their revulsion at the Islamist extremist demonstration in Luton last year and the threats to disrupt commemorations at the repatriation of dead service personnel at Wooton Bassett.
The report includes the following comment from RAF Group Captain Zahir al-Huq of the Armed Forces Muslim Association:
Generally the public doesn’t realize that there are Muslims serving and fighting and willing and prepared to die for their country. We’re not different from anybody else in the armed forces, whether you’re a Christian or a Jew or a Hindu or a Sikh. We’re all one body, we’re all one family.
[Link: hurryupharry.org…]
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:54:06am |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:54:41am |
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:54:45am |
re: #213 MandyManners
“Hey, where are my virgins?”
“You didn’t specify if you wanted them to be women or men, so…”
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:55:56am |
re: #210 Cannadian Club Akbar
Good news there. I’ve had a concealed carry and a .38 special for 10 years. My daddy taught me how to shoot when I was a little girl. Still gives me pleasure. Maybe I need a new Glock.
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:56:01am |
Here come the mopey depressed July 4th posts from wingnuts…..
Happy Unbirthday, America
….the causes of our malaise are all too apparent — a depressed economy, out-of-control government spending with the largest deficits since World War II, an intractable ecological disaster with no plan how to end it, a continuing global war against an enemy we dare not even name, a mad theocracy on the verge of nuclear weapons, and so on.
Worst of all, however, may be the growing cancer inside our own house. Difficult as our problems may be, they can be resolved democratically in a society under the rule of law. But we have reason to believe that these days, that most basic of all our legal principles, that keystone of our system, one which was fought for by generations of Americans, equality before the law, is under attack at the center of our government.
….
And on that depressing note, Happy Fourth of July!
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:56:36am |
re: #214 Jimmah
[Link: hurryupharry.org…]
I am glad to hear this. They do their country and their faith credit with this.
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Political Atheist Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:56:36am |
There were 2 cookbooks bought Friday night, during the overnight thread. If whoever bought them could send their LuLu thank you note to RDT, I’ll make the promised prints.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:56:56am |
Actually, virgins suck. They don’t know what they’re doing. Heh.
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:57:24am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:57:40am |
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:59:08am |
re: #224 Ebetty
Apparently, I need to remember the hard return. DUH!
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:59:13am |
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:59:25am |
re: #219 Killgore Trout
I think this really says it at for wingnuts…..
Worst of all, however, may be the growing cancer inside our own house.
When you watch Fox News or read wingnut blogs they spend much more time on Obama’s seekrit plots than world affairs, international news. Even their bogus economic analysis is seen through the lens of anti-Obama conspiracies. They are much more afraid of Obama than Al Qaeda.
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Jimmah Sun, Jul 4, 2010 7:59:58am |
BioLogos: Don’t tell people that Genesis is fiction
I’m not sure what’s going on at the Templeton-funded accommodationist website BioLogos, but lately they seem to be reviving Biblical literalism. First there was the website’s waffling about whether Adam and Eve were real people, and now, as reported by commenter Scott on yesterday’s “Tea Party Jesus” post, BioLogos is retreating from the notion of Genesis as metaphor.
You’d think that, for a website devoted to reconciling faith with the facts of science, the idea of Genesis as inspirational fiction would not be negotiable. If anything is absolutely, rock-bottom true, it’s that life evolved, beginning about 4 billion years ago, and that the creation myth of Genesis is completely wrong.
Yes, you’d think that, but it isn’t so. To buttress the idea of a literal Genesis, BioLogos has posted a short video, “The danger of preaching on Genesis, by Joel Hunter, a preacher at the oddly named “Northland, a Church Distributed.”
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:00:49am |
On Saturday, two UNIFIL vehicles, including an armored personnel carrier, were blocked by a large group of civilians as the convoy traveled on a road north of the southern Lebanese village of Kabrikha. Stones were also thrown at UNIFIL forces in another village on Saturday.
SNIP
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Semper Fi Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:01:51am |
re: #200 Ebetty
Pet snake indeed. I think it’s been over for awhile and I just didn’t realize it. He was very, very good at keeping the schedule, keeping the routine, saying just enough of the right things. What I suppose I will never know is when it all started to go away or when he started having relationships via email & phone with other women. It doesn’t matter.
I have always been old school, so he never spent a night under my roof as I have a young daughter. So the good news is the “over” part will only really change my life. Which is good.
My BFF & his wife, were adopted me as her bestie many years ago, are insisting on the Italy trip. I will go, breathe in new air and welcome new experiences. I can’t wait for the food, the architecture, the beauty. Time for good things. I need positive to replace the last two years of my life.
I love Italy. Everything about it. Just don’t be too busy to relax.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:01:56am |
re: #219 Killgore Trout
Here come the mopey depressed July 4th posts from wingnuts…
Happy Unbirthday, America
Here’s the worst part:
But, no, Eric Holder apparently can’t give up his grievance, his sense that only whiteys can be racists. Black Panthers are still cool to Eric… I guess on some level. Maybe he really wants to preserve racism. Maybe he’s not really ready to give it up. I hate to say it, but that’s the Eric Holder I see. He’s not a progressive. He’s a reactionary. And what makes that particularly bad is that it metastasizes across our entire justice system. It’s not just about race, bad as that is. It’s about everything. It’s a nostalgia for a corrupt world view that went rancid decades ago. That world view is running our country.
Could wingnuts please treating Eric Holder like he’s some sort of ogre. I don’t like him, but these loons keep forcing me to defend him. Watching this buffoon build hid Crazy Castle upon the sand of illogic is just sadly pathetic, not even funny,
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:02:10am |
re: #227 HoosierHoops
I’m sure she did. Roma! I’ve always wanted to go. Spending four days there, then to Positano for 3 days, finishing up with a week in Calabria. So happy! I will hold my breath to get through the next 8 weeks. I will exhale in Italy. And breathe all new air after that.
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:03:01am |
re: #213 MandyManners
“Hey, where are my virgins?”
George Washington: “You should have read closer! It’s 72 Virginians, you asshole!”
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Semper Fi Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:03:09am |
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:04:09am |
re: #229 Jimmah
BioLogos: Don’t tell people that Genesis is fiction
Genesis is fiction? But I love that band!
/
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:04:50am |
re: #232 Semper Fi
That’s what they told me too. No tours, no schedules. My BFF said, “Just wake up, breathe it in, eat, sleep, repeat.”
I’ve always found the best ideas and answers to tough problems come in the quiet moments.
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:05:20am |
re: #238 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Genesis is fiction? But I love that band!
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:05:21am |
In a report to the UN Security Council, Ban accused both countries of violating the 2006 cease-fire resolution that ended the 34-day Second Lebanon War between Israel and Hizbullah.
The UN chief said Hizbullah continues to maintain “a substantial military capacity” in violation of UN resolutions and an arms embargo, and he again called for Hizbullah and other militias to be disarmed “through a Lebanese-led political process.”
Ban said Israel continues to violate the cease-fire by conducting daily overflights of Lebanon and refuses to withdraw from the disputed northern border village of Ghajar.
The secretary-general said that both sides have violated the UN-drawn Blue Line separating them.
Ban said Israeli accusations in April that neighboring Syria had provided Scud missiles to Hizbullah — an allegation later raised by US officials — “greatly increased tensions” between Israel, Lebanon and Syria. Lebanese and Syrian authorities categorically denied any missile transfers.
SNIP
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iceweasel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:06:19am |
re: #82 Jimmah
Here’s something else to celebrate:
Federal judge voids Pennsylvania’s blasphemy law
continued :
[Link: www.law.com…]
Fuckin’ A!
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:07:36am |
re: #209 MandyManners
Just gonna’ walk away from that one.
C’mon … you know that I know that you want to say something.
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:10:32am |
re: #233 Dark_Falcon
Could wingnuts please treating Eric Holder like he’s some sort of ogre. I don’t like him, but these loons keep forcing me to defend him. Watching this buffoon build hid Crazy Castle upon the sand of illogic is just sadly pathetic, not even funny,
Yeah, it’s made even worse by the fact that the Black panther case that they’re all worked up over is bogus. It was dropped for legal reasons, not political. The wingnuts are trying to make it a racial thing and they’re only encouraging the racists in their midst. It’s just sad to watch.
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Four More Tears Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:16:45am |
Ah, the 4th of July. A day to think back on the heroism and wisdom of those who came before, and shed the shackles of French tyranny…
Poll: 26% Of U.S. Clueless On Who We Declared Independence From
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:17:08am |
Breitbart’s Big Government site shills for the Birch Society on July 4th….
Opposing Obama’s Blueprint by Celebrating American Exceptionalism
The national bestseller The 5000 Year Leap: A Miracle that Changed the World does a masterful job of showing American exceptionalism in the context of world history. With a special focus on economic freedom, this book shows that the principles of liberty enshrined by our Founders in our Declaration of Independence, and later in the U.S. Constitution, led to an inconceivable level of prosperity, safety and happiness in this country that the rest of the world looked at in shocked disbelief.
Yet President Obama doesn’t believe in American exceptionalism.
….
On the Fourth of July, we celebrate our Independence Day—our freedom from oppressive government and our commitment to individual freedom. In doing so, we oppose Barack Obama’s vision, and his blueprint for America.Happy Fourth of July.
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:18:47am |
re: #246 JasonA
Ah, the 4th of July. A day to think back on the heroism and wisdom of those who came before, and shed the shackles of French tyranny…
Poll: 26% Of U.S. Clueless On Who We Declared Independence From
…it was France, wasn’t it?
/
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:19:01am |
re: #246 JasonA
Ah, the 4th of July. A day to think back on the heroism and wisdom of those who came before, and shed the shackles of French tyranny…
Poll: 26% Of U.S. Clueless On Who We Declared Independence From
South Park quote comes to mind…
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:19:10am |
BBIAB. Many thanks for the kind messages this morning. All very much appreciated.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:21:30am |
re: #231 MandyManners
That could get ugly, but I predict it won’t. Most likely the peacekeepers will back off and stay in their bases for a while. They don’t really have the ability to confront Hezbollah, they’d need more heavy equipment and a plan to smash the terrorist support structure in their area. Still, on the off chance they are willing to take even small risks, the US should offer them some MRAPs and offer to have Gen. Petraeus and our COIN experts give them advice.
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Four More Tears Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:23:23am |
re: #248 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
…it was France, wasn’t it?
/
Yes. Under Emperor Napoleon. Joan of Arc led the French army at the Battle of Bull Run, but she was defeated and burned as a witch…
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Four More Tears Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:24:17am |
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Semper Fi Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:24:47am |
re: #239 Ebetty
That’s what they told me too. No tours, no schedules. My BFF said, “Just wake up, breathe it in, eat, sleep, repeat.”
I’ve always found the best ideas and answers to tough problems come in the quiet moments.
Sounds good to me.
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:24:57am |
re: #252 JasonA
Yes. Under Emperor Napoleon. Joan of Arc led the French army at the Battle of Bull Run, but she was defeated and burned as a witch…
I’ve been to Bull Run (it’s in my city, afterall) and they ain’t said nothing about French or Chinese or withces!
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:25:04am |
re: #252 JasonA
Yes. Under Emperor Napoleon. Joan of Arc led the French army at the Battle of Bull Run, but she was defeated and burned as a witch…
…by the Boston Tea Party, who realized too late in their drunken stupor that they used her as the effigy instead of the straw dummy that John Hancock kept in the back of his stagecoach.
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Four More Tears Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:25:39am |
re: #255 Varek Raith
I’ve been to Bull Run (it’s in my city, afterall) and they ain’t said nothing about French or Chinese or withces!
See how Republicans are trying to rewrite history? Do you see now???
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Jimmah Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:26:10am |
re: #238 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Genesis is fiction? But I love that band!
Ha! As long as you aren’t into them post Gabriel era, that’s ok. Otherwise, you will be damned to a special hell where you will hear only this :
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:26:19am |
re: #253 JasonA
Blame Canada?
Don’t shoot the messenger! I don’t use this word.
The episode trashing the 9/11 truthers.
“One quarter of the American people are basically retarded”
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RogueOne Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:26:45am |
re: #246 JasonA
Ah, the 4th of July. A day to think back on the heroism and wisdom of those who came before, and shed the shackles of French tyranny…
Poll: 26% Of U.S. Clueless On Who We Declared Independence From
Porky knows.
Old Glory - 1939:
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Four More Tears Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:29:28am |
Alright, I need to shower and go visit mom. Be safe tonight, lizards. Don’t do anything stupid…
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:31:37am |
And now for news you just can’t make up.
A REVELLER at a fancy dress party in one of Dublin’s best known gay bars attacked her ex-girlfriend in a row over a novelty wrestler’s suit.
Sandra Talbot (32) assaulted her ex-partner with a bottle she had hidden under her costume in a fit of rage at the George pub, after more than a year of acrimony following their break-up.
A court heard she lashed out at victim Adrienne Martin in a row that started over a novelty sumo wrestler’s suit that Talbot was wearing. The row developed as the victim tried to wave at a man dressed as a Snickers bar, the court heard.
Ms Martin told Dublin District Court how she was left with a large lump on her temple and still suffered from panic attacks because of the incident.
SNIP
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:31:46am |
re: #258 Jimmah
Ha! As long as you aren’t into them post Gabriel era, that’s ok. Otherwise, you will be damned to a special hell where you will hear only this :
[Video]
Not a Phil Collins fan, I take it?
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:32:45am |
Conclusion to the Declaration of Independence…
That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.
Samuel L. Jackson’s version ended with, “Take that mutherfucker!”
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:33:09am |
re: #252 JasonA
Yes. Under Emperor Napoleon. Joan of Arc led the French army at the Battle of Bull Run, but she was defeated and burned as a witch…
On Cinco de Mayo, 1492.
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iceweasel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:33:42am |
re: #247 Killgore Trout
Breitbart’s Big Government site shills for the Birch Society on July 4th…
Opposing Obama’s Blueprint by Celebrating American Exceptionalism
Someone should do a page rounding up the wingnuts’ unamerican and unpatriotic ways of celebrating this July 4th. Awful lot of ugly clogging the political intertubes this weekend.
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:35:31am |
re: #266 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Conclusion to the Declaration of Independence…
That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.
Samuel L. Jackson’s version ended with, “Take that mutherfucker!”
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:37:31am |
Speaking out both sides of his mouth.
A Saudi official told the government-controlled Saudi Press, “This is untrue altogether”, and expressed bewilderment at the French paper’s willingness to make such charges without verifying the details.
The official added that Saudi Arabia’s position was “clear”.
According to the Le Figaro report, King Abdullah made the comment during a June 5 meeting with French Defense Minister Herve Morin, just days after Israel’s deadly takeover of a Gaza-bound flotilla.
The report emphasized that “military and diplomatic elements” confirmed that king did in fact make the comment.
Last month Saudi Arabia denied a report in the London Times that Riyadh was planning to allow Israel to use its airspace in order to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities.
SNIP
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:38:28am |
re: #248 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
…it was France, wasn’t it?
/
No, it was Germany but before Germany bombed Pearl Harbor.
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Jimmah Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:39:45am |
re: #265 Dark_Falcon
Not a Phil Collins fan, I take it?
Nah - you guessed right. Grotty little voice, terrible songs.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:40:03am |
re: #270 MandyManners
Speaking out both sides of his mouth.
And secretly, the Magic Kingdom prays that Israel will wipe out Iran’s nuke ambitions.
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Semper Fi Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:40:48am |
Have a nice, safe 4th everyone…
See ya later…
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:41:02am |
re: #270 MandyManners
Speaking out both sides of his mouth.
The Saudis hate both nations, but they are willing to make a small accommodation to Israel run this strike because only Iran poses a existential threat to Saudi Arabia.
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:41:06am |
re: #271 MandyManners
My granddaddy was there when Teddy Roosevelt wrestled Hitler atop the Reichstag. He says TR first found him in his bunker where he was apparently bemoaning the death of Michael Jackson to his generals.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:41:26am |
re: #271 MandyManners
No, it was Germany but before Germany bombed Pearl Harbor.
Germany did not bomb Pear Harbor. It was a Mossad operation made to look like Nazi’s did.
/I swear.
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:42:35am |
re: #268 iceweasel
Someone should do a page rounding up the wingnuts’ unamerican and unpatriotic ways of celebrating this July 4th. Awful lot of ugly clogging the political intertubes this weekend.
I might do it later this afternoon. Depends on how much anti-American rhetoric I feel like dealing with today.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:43:05am |
Jimmah! Happy July 4 to the happy folks of Great Britain!!
(Sic semper tyrannis)
//
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:43:28am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:43:44am |
re: #251 Dark_Falcon
That could get ugly, but I predict it won’t. Most likely the peacekeepers will back off and stay in their bases for a while. They don’t really have the ability to confront Hezbollah, they’d need more heavy equipment and a plan to smash the terrorist support structure in their area. Still, on the off chance they are willing to take even small risks, the US should offer them some MRAPs and offer to have Gen. Petraeus and our COIN experts give them advice.
Other than these villages being filled with Hizb’allh arms, perhaps another reason they’re blocking UNIFIL is found in a link I posted earlier:
The system, which one report stated has been placed in the mountains of Lebanon near Israel’s northern border, also would allow Hizbullah to achieve accuracy if it attacks Israel with missiles. In the Second Lebanon War, Israeli planes were able to fly over southern Lebanon without interference.
SNIP
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:43:49am |
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Macha Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:45:38am |
Good Morning Lizards and wishes for a great 4th of July to you all. Here is the grand dame of them all.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:45:53am |
re: #273 Gang of One
And secretly, the Magic Kingdom prays that Israel will wipe out Iran’s nuke ambitions.
He had to say something after word leaked that SA would let Israel use its airspace.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:46:37am |
re: #275 Dark_Falcon
The Saudis hate both nations, but they are willing to make a small accommodation to Israel run this strike because only Iran poses a existential threat to Saudi Arabia.
I can’t help but let out a cynical giggle.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:47:05am |
re: #276 laZardo
My granddaddy was there when Teddy Roosevelt wrestled Hitler atop the Reichstag. He says TR first found him in his bunker where he was apparently bemoaning the death of Michael Jackson to his generals.
*whiplash*
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:47:17am |
re: #284 MandyManners
He had to say something after word leaked that SA would let Israel use its airspace.
He does not spin very well, IMHO.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:47:24am |
re: #277 Gang of One
Germany did not bomb Pear Harbor. It was a Mossad operation made to look like Nazi’s did.
/I swear.
The Juice Time Machine!
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:47:55am |
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:49:06am |
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:49:41am |
Does anyone know the hotkey to take a screenshot on Firefox?
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:51:01am |
re: #291 Killgore Trout
Does anyone know the hotkey to take a screenshot on Firefox?
I use the Print Screen button and paste it on either a Word or Excel document.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:51:36am |
re: #281 MandyManners
Well, it is true that if the UN found radar arrays they would report it. Still, Syria is overestimating their chances if they think such such systems can save them. The most forward radars do is give you time to prepare (as they did for the RAF 70 years ago). The problem for Syria is that their air defense squadrons stink compared to the IAF, nor do they have a truly robust SAM capability. And those radars only would warn of the first wave, after which they’d be knocked off the air by the HARMs we’ve supplied to Israel.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:51:55am |
re: #292 laZardo
Fixed the link. O: You in school?
No, that’s where I teach. I used the link from an e-mail I sent to another teacher. Kinda dumb on my part …
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:54:01am |
re: #293 Gang of One
I use the Print Screen button and paste it on either a Word or Excel document.
The print screen button doesn’t do anything.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:54:28am |
“There are definite requirements on the Israeli government, the relations can enter a better stage if they are fulfilled, although the wound will not be cured fully,” Yakis told Trend over the telephone.
SNIP
The Turkish leadership demanded from Israel to offer a formal apology for the attack on an international convoy in the international waters and pay compensation to the families of the victims, as well as to ease the blockade of the Gaza Strip and accept an international investigation into the incident in the Mediterranean Sea.
SNIP
When you retire, Code Pink has a position for you, Yakis.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:55:19am |
re: #297 Killgore Trout
Oh. I don’t know any other way, my friend.
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Aceofwhat? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:55:44am |
re: #297 Killgore Trout
The print screen button doesn’t do anything.
I’m running firefox too. Just hit printscreen and pasted it into Paint with no problems. It’s not firefox…
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:55:52am |
re: #294 Dark_Falcon
Well, it is true that if the UN found radar arrays they would report it. Still, Syria is overestimating their chances if they think such such systems can save them. The most forward radars do is give you time to prepare (as they did for the RAF 70 years ago). The problem for Syria is that their air defense squadrons stink compared to the IAF, nor do they have a truly robust SAM capability. And those radars only would warn of the first wave, after which they’d be knocked off the air by the HARMs we’ve supplied to Israel.
I wonder where they’ve stored the SCUDS.
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reine.de.tout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:56:00am |
re: #297 Killgore Trout
The print screen button doesn’t do anything.
I can very easily take a screen shot and send the image back to you, if you wanted to send me a link to what it is you’re trying to capture. Or not, your choice.
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allegro Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:56:51am |
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:58:03am |
re: #304 allegro
Here’s a wonderful free tool that allows you to take screen shots selectively - whole page or just the part you want.
One of the best on the market:
[Link: www.techsmith.com…]
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allegro Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:58:55am |
re: #305 HoosierHoops
But ya gotta actually PAY for that one. It is great tool.
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:59:26am |
re: #301 Aceofwhat?
I’m running firefox too. Just hit printscreen and pasted it into Paint with no problems. It’s not firefox…
Ah, ok. I figured it out. Why do they make taking screenshots so fucking difficult? It always pisses me off.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:59:43am |
The picture is not as serene as a quick, occasional glance at daily newspapers, or even a detailed perusal thereof, might provide.
In short, five people — a civilian Thai worker, a policeman and three soldiers — were murdered, and a soldier was killed by friendly fire. Two Israelis were critically wounded, nine were moderately wounded, and 232 were lightly hurt in terror attacks or while fighting against terrorists.
A total of 139 rockets were fired during the six months, while 130 Arabs were apprehended with knives, of whom 22 admitted intending to perpetrate a terror attack. There were 60 shooting attacks, bombs, missiles fired, and attempted infiltrations at the Gaza border fence.
SNIP
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iceweasel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 8:59:44am |
re: #278 Killgore Trout
I might do it later this afternoon. Depends on how much anti-American rhetoric I feel like dealing with today.
Yeah, my feelings as well. Go KT! Dumpster dive so the rest of us don’t have to. :)
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:01:05am |
re: #306 allegro
But ya gotta actually PAY for that one. It is great tool.
Happy 4th..
Nah..My company pays for it…Great tool
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:01:34am |
re: #307 Killgore Trout
Ah, ok. I figured it out. Why do they make taking screenshots so fucking difficult? It always pisses me off.
Because somehow, they knew you’d try to do it.
//just kidding …
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:02:11am |
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:03:12am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:03:45am |
I wonder if these are the same MEP’s who were in the flotilla.
“It’s a good chance that European ministers see the disastrous humanitarian situation in Gaza with their own eyes,” Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said. “This is should be the beginning of ending the unjust siege,” he said.
The visit comes one month after Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman invited his Italian counterpart, Franco Frattini, to visit the territory to witness the recent relaxation of the Israeli blockade imposed on Gaza.
SNIP
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:04:28am |
re: #309 iceweasel
Yeah, my feelings as well. Go KT! Dumpster dive so the rest of us don’t have to. :)
I’m trying to put together a page about Hannity’s ties to the Birch society but it’s taking fucking forever. I’m not sure it’s worth the effort.
Damn, I’m cranky this morning. Maybe I’ll go pull weeds for a while.
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allegro Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:04:48am |
re: #310 HoosierHoops
Happy 4th back atcha.
I did my celebrating last night with the nephew and his wife. Up late last night muchin’ out and downing bottles of beer. Up at 6am to fix them breakfast and visit a bit before they took off back to Austin for Willie’s picnic. Better them than me - I’m beat. Must be getting old…
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:05:17am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:05:51am |
re: #313 Gang of One
And the majority of the world thinks Israel is the problem.
Thanks to the MFM and UN.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:06:40am |
re: #302 MandyManners
I wonder where they’ve stored the SCUDS.
That’s another reason the Hezzies may be trying to crowd the UN. As long as their SCUD base is unknown, it’ll be harder to prevent launches. They will not, however, be able to fire them off like Iraq could in 1991. Hezbollah area of control is much smaller than the western desert area of Iraq. Moreover, much of that area is not usable by the wheeled SCUD launchers. Once the launchers start moving, the Israelis can find them. Getting them before they fire their first missile, though, might not happen.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:06:42am |
re: #314 MandyManners
I wonder if these are the same MEP’s who were in the flotilla.
And they will shown a reverse Potemkin Village.
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Aceofwhat? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:08:27am |
re: #307 Killgore Trout
Ah, ok. I figured it out. Why do they make taking screenshots so fucking difficult? It always pisses me off.
My friend, you can replace ‘screenshot’ with a lot of different typical computer actions and that sentence would remain true…but yeah.
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iceweasel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:08:56am |
re: #315 Killgore Trout
I’m trying to put together a page about Hannity’s ties to the Birch society but it’s taking fucking forever. I’m not sure it’s worth the effort.
Damn, I’m cranky this morning. Maybe I’ll go pull weeds for a while.
I think it would be worth the effort, just like I think a roundup of wingnut fourth of july sedition would be worth it, but like you I’m feeling cranky and not like doing it myself. Go pull weeds and I’ll hit the beach and maybe we’ll feel better later.
Say hi to your tadpoles for me. When do we get pics of them? Ever?
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calochortus Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:09:40am |
re: #158 Ebetty
OK, I wasn’t going to join in until I got back from my farmers’ market foray (strawberries!) I’ve been posting and running too much, but the cheesecake with boysenberry-viognier drizzle stopped me dead in my tracks. Is there a recipe?
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:09:53am |
re: #319 Dark_Falcon
That’s another reason the Hezzies may be trying to crowd the UN. As long as their SCUD base is unknown, it’ll be harder to prevent launches. They will not, however, be able to fire them off like Iraq could in 1991. Hezbollah area of control is much smaller than the western desert area of Iraq. Moreover, much of that area is not usable by the wheeled SCUD launchers. Once the launchers start moving, the Israelis can find them. Getting them before they fire their first missile, though, might not happen.
All it takes is one with the right kind of payload.
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Targetpractice Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:09:58am |
Well lizards, I gotta skedaddle. Got a few errands I need to run today, ‘specially if I want dinner tonight. BBL
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laZardo Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:10:43am |
Gonna head to bed. Enjoy my latest LGF page. :D
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Jimmah Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:10:49am |
re: #279 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Jimmah! Happy July 4 to the happy folks of Great Britain!!
(Sic semper tyrannis)
//
Happy 4th to you too! America was Scotland’s idea, for getting back at the English, of course. That’s why it’s not shite :)
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:10:55am |
re: #315 Killgore Trout
I’m trying to put together a page about Hannity’s ties to the Birch society but it’s taking fucking forever. I’m not sure it’s worth the effort.
Damn, I’m cranky this morning. Maybe I’ll go pull weeds for a while.
Catch a slug, name him Sean, then feed him to the bullfrogs. That’ll perk you up.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:10:56am |
re: #320 Gang of One
And they will shown a reverse Potemkin Village.
I can’t find Alouette’s link showing the open-air markets.
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Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:12:51am |
re: #323 iceweasel
I think it would be worth the effort, just like I think a roundup of wingnut fourth of july sedition would be worth it, but like you I’m feeling cranky and not like doing it myself. Go pull weeds and I’ll hit the beach and maybe we’ll feel better later.
Say hi to your tadpoles for me. When do we get pics of them? Ever?
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:13:54am |
Do we know what variant of SCUD Hezbollah has?
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:15:29am |
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Aceofwhat? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:16:02am |
re: #315 Killgore Trout
I’m trying to put together a page about Hannity’s ties to the Birch society but it’s taking fucking forever. I’m not sure it’s worth the effort.
Damn, I’m cranky this morning. Maybe I’ll go pull weeds for a while.
Heh…i spent most of the day weeding, trimming and mowing yesterday. It made me extremely cranky. I love that one man’s cathartic activity is another man’s burden…it’s fun to be different.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:16:04am |
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:16:28am |
In real life, the hardest aspect of the battle between good and evil is determining which is which.
Not if you have Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:16:52am |
re: #333 MandyManners
Whichever the Syrians had.
Thanks.
That would mainly be the SCUD B and SCUD D.
Damn.
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:17:32am |
re: #334 Aceofwhat?
Heh…i spent most of the day weeding, trimming and mowing yesterday. It made me extremely cranky. I love that one man’s cathartic activity is another man’s burden…it’s fun to be different.
I hired a kid…I could care less about mowing grass and all that crap…
/
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:18:58am |
re: #336 Walter L. Newton
Not if you have Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
Good morning, Walter. I see you are ready for a fight.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:19:10am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:19:48am |
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:20:56am |
re: #340 MandyManners
It won’t load but, is it a photograph of a bunch of veggies and fruits?
It’s a photo of a street vendor with bushels of various legumes, candies and sweets. A real humanitarian crisis — if you’re a dentist.
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:21:06am |
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Aceofwhat? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:21:30am |
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Vicious Babushka Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:22:27am |
re: #330 MandyManners
I can’t find Alouette’s link showing the open-air markets.
Bookmark this link. Collection of all the blog posts showing “starvation and misery in Gaza”
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:22:48am |
re: #342 Gang of One
It’s a photo of a street vendor with bushels of various legumes, candies and sweets. A real humanitarian crisis — if you’re a dentist.
The one Alouett’s posted shows a HUGE market with plenty of shoppers.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:23:07am |
re: #325 MandyManners
All it takes is one with the right kind of payload.
True, but that’s what Israel’s Arrow and Patriot batteries are for. Using SCUDs won’t be as easy as the Hezzies think it will be.
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:23:20am |
re: #345 iceweasel
Thanks!
Now that was a lot more restful than Hannity or random wingnuts. Very refreshing!
Hi You! It is a smoking hot humid day in Indiana..
Hope you are well
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iceweasel Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:24:19am |
re: #349 HoosierHoops
Hi You! It is a smoking hot humid day in Indiana..
Hope you are well
Hey Hoops! How’s it going? Is the move to the treehouse on? How is Winston?
Hope you have some nice plans for today! stinky hot here. :(
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:24:37am |
re: #342 Gang of One
It’s a photo of a street vendor with bushels of various legumes, candies and sweets. A real humanitarian crisis — if you’re a dentist.
Joo-Liz posted this. It’s a break-down of how much food the Gazans get.
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Aceofwhat? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:24:58am |
re: #338 HoosierHoops
I hired a kid…I could care less about mowing grass and all that crap…
/
Yeah…i love doing that…but my neighborhood is in a weird place where all the kids are either younger than 8 or older than 16. When we lived in Hotlanta we paid a neighbor’s kid…that was heaven.
Really, my current lawn is only 20 minutes’ worth of mowing. It was the weeding, hedge trimming, diagnosing the leak on my weedeater, etc. which occupied most of the day.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:25:09am |
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Aceofwhat? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:25:40am |
re: #337 Varek Raith
Thanks.
That would mainly be the SCUD B and SCUD D.
Damn.
not to be confused with Thing 1 and Thing 2
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:26:30am |
re: #354 Aceofwhat?
not to be confused with Thing 1 and Thing 2
LAUNCH THE THINGAMAJIG MARK IIIaVariant2B!!!
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:26:45am |
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:27:17am |
re: #351 MandyManners
Joo-Liz posted this. It’s a break-down of how much food the Gazans get.
There is also this list of aid items. And yet …
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:28:34am |
re: #346 Alouette
Bookmark this link. Collection of all the blog posts showing “starvation and misery in Gaza”
That’s it!!! Thank you.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:28:50am |
re: #348 Dark_Falcon
True, but that’s what Israel’s Arrow and Patriot batteries are for. Using SCUDs won’t be as easy as the Hezzies think it will be.
All it takes is one.
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:28:52am |
re: #350 iceweasel
Hey Hoops! How’s it going? Is the move to the treehouse on? How is Winston?
Hope you have some nice plans for today! stinky hot here. :(
Happy 4th.. i’m driving to Oklahoma next weekend and will come back..Who knows? I’m going to check out several places including the tree house..
Road Trip! I’ve had a change of heart about houses..I might get a Condo for a year..After all I’ve got a slot opening up in Singapore next year…
This time next week I’ll be posting from the south.. Ye -ha!
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Aceofwhat? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:30:36am |
re: #355 Varek Raith
LAUNCH THE THINGAMAJIG MARK IIIaVariant2B!!!
As your gunnery sergeant, dispatching grossly excessive quantities and varieties of ordinance is my speciality. I launched three, and i am currently firing a barrage of turbolasers as well, mostly because it turns me on…
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:32:22am |
re: #353 Gang of One
Try this one. It’s a link to Roto Reuters. Warning: Wear HazMat protective gear.
I googled Lasarnas Fria Tidning and Latuff. Massive asshles quite adept at the blood libel.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:34:39am |
re: #362 MandyManners
I googled Lasarnas Fria Tidning and Latuff. Massive asshles quite adept at the blood libel.
Willful stupidity and ignorance really should be a capital offense.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:35:08am |
re: #357 Gang of One
There is also this list of aid items. And yet …
Jew-hating bastards will never be satisfied until Israel allows Gazans to import arms.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:35:55am |
re: #363 Gang of One
Willful stupidity and ignorance really should be a capital offense.
I’ve a feeling they know the truth but don’t let the facts get in the way of libelling the Israelis.
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Vicious Babushka Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:36:28am |
re: #362 MandyManners
I googled Lasarnas Fria Tidning and Latuff. Massive asshles quite adept at the blood libel.
Projection from Latuff. He is a mega-toxic anti-Semite, surpassing Pat Buchanan.
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:38:21am |
re: #361 Aceofwhat?
As your gunnery sergeant, dispatching grossly excessive quantities and varieties of ordinance is my speciality. I launched three, and i am currently firing a barrage of turbolasers as well, mostly because it turns me on…
Pin a medal on the man’s chest!
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:41:04am |
re: #366 Alouette
Projection from Latuff. He is a mega-toxic anti-Semite, surpassing Pat Buchanan.
His Wiki:
Latuff has also participated and was placed second, winning $4,000, in the 2006 Iranian International Holocaust Cartoon Competition.[5]
I’m speechless. A fucking CARTOON contest?!
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:41:24am |
re: #368 MandyManners
His Wiki:
Latuff has also participated and was placed second, winning $4,000, in the 2006 Iranian International Holocaust Cartoon Competition.[5]
I’m speechless. A fucking CARTOON contest?!
WTF.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:42:45am |
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Vicious Babushka Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:43:15am |
re: #368 MandyManners
His Wiki:
Latuff has also participated and was placed second, winning $4,000, in the 2006 Iranian International Holocaust Cartoon Competition.[5]
I’m speechless. A fucking CARTOON contest?!
Yes, Dinnerjacket held this competition in response to the Denmark Mohammed cartoons. WARNING: have puke bags ready.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:43:16am |
re: #364 MandyManners
Jew-hating bastards will never be satisfied until Israel
allows Gazans to import armsand all Jews are eliminated.
FTFY
/sad frakkin truth
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:44:05am |
[Link: en.wikipedia.org…]
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:45:18am |
Let’s not forget Finkelstein and his book The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering .
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Stanghazi Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:45:28am |
CNN
A Russian supply space ship has successfully docked with the International Space Station after a missed attempt Friday, according to NASA.
Phew!
Happy 4th of July everyone!
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:46:22am |
re: #371 Alouette
Yes, Dinnerjacket held this competition in response to the Denmark Mohammed cartoons. WARNING: have puke bags ready.
Oh, dear me. So much evil on a beautiful day.
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:46:41am |
re: #375 Stanley Sea
Phew!
Happy 4th of July everyone!
Phil:[searching for his keys] Let’s see. Gum wrapper… pocket lint… lighter… flamethrower… ring of power… don’t know that is… roll of quarters, wait that’s not roll of…ah, here they are. [trying to put the key in the keyhole] Okay… all right… here we go… and opening… on one… next time… spatial relationships… okey doke… come to papa… male end, female end… [opens door].
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:47:34am |
re: #372 Gang of One
FTFY
/sad frakkin truth
Yet they squawk and proclaim they’re not anti-Semites.
What was it Ghandi said about the Jews and the camps?
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:48:22am |
re: #371 Alouette
Yes, Dinnerjacket held this competition in response to the Denmark Mohammed cartoons. WARNING: have puke bags ready.
I’d like to ask these numb-nuts in which country’s prison they’d rather do time in, if they had to.
/Yeah, I thought so.
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Stanghazi Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:48:46am |
re: #377 Varek Raith
The Progress spacecraft carries 1,918 pounds of propellant, 110 pounds of oxygen, 220 pounds of water and 2,667 pounds of experiment equipment, spare parts and other supplies to the station. It launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on June 30. An attempted docking Friday, July 2, was aborted when telemetry between the Progress and the space station was lost about 25 minutes before its planned docking.
[Link: www.nasa.gov…]
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:49:40am |
re: #378 MandyManners
Yet they squawk and proclaim they’re not anti-Semites.
What was it Ghandi said about the Jews and the camps?
That we should have gone to our deaths with a smile on our faces, all Satyagraha-like.
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:50:17am |
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ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:50:28am |
Another day, another TSA Agent Arrested:
[Link: www.katv.com…]
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:51:13am |
re: #381 Gang of One
That we should have gone to our deaths with a smile on our faces, all Satyagraha-like.
That’s it.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:52:18am |
re: #383 reuven
Another day, another TSA Agent Arrested:
[Link: www.katv.com…]
Couldn’t resist that Hill-Billy Heroin.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:53:32am |
re: #374 MandyManners
Let’s not forget Finkelstein and his book The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering .
I first ran across Latuff in reading an Alan Dershowitz article. Dershowitz laid into Finklestein for working with Latuff after Latuff published a cartoon showing Dershowitz masturbating to images of dead Lebanese civilians under the caption “Israeli Peep Show”. Utter hate and contempt for the truth. Goebbels would have been proud to meet Latuff.
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Jerk Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:55:11am |
Happy holiday weekend! I am just relaxing, and trying to figure out why I have an actual lime when I have Bud Light with Lime already. Perhaps I will make Bud Light With Lime with lime.
The news today suggests a push towards direct talks with Israel/Palestine. It looked like the Palestinians were ready to give some concessions, so I am somewhat hopeful.
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:55:16am |
re: #324 calochortus
Yep! It’s delish.
Boysenberry - Viognier syrup
1LB fresh boysenberries (frozen are not good) - can also use raspberries
4 cups Viognier (preferably steel-cask aged)
3 cups sugar
2 cups raw honey
Wash the berries, place in a clean glass bowl. Crush them, pour half the Viognier and allow to stand for 24 hours. Be sure to press and stir them regularly. Put in fridge overnight.
Strain the liquid into heavy duty saucepan. Add honey and remaining viognier, bring to a boil. Add remaining sugar. Allow hard boil for 5 minutes.
Bring to room temp, bottle it. Make ice cubes from it with fresh mint leaves. Whatever you like!!!
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:56:10am |
re: #383 reuven
Another day, another TSA Agent Arrested:
[Link: www.katv.com…]
I know what’ll fix this: Let’s let them unionize.
/moonbat
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:56:40am |
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:57:57am |
re: #388 Jerk
Happy holiday weekend! I am just relaxing, and trying to figure out why I have an actual lime when I have Bud Light with Lime already. Perhaps I will make Bud Light With Lime with lime.
The news today suggests a push towards direct talks with Israel/Palestine. It looked like the Palestinians were ready to give some concessions, so I am somewhat hopeful.
Fucking fat chance of that happening… wanna bet?
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:58:03am |
SNIP
“Pakistan is being captured by a handful of terrorists. I will fight for the solidarity and independence of the country and will also struggle against extremism, till my last breath,” The Daily Times quoted Hussain, as saying.
He also appealed the media to boycott clerics and religious leaders involved in fuelling sectarian violence.
SNIP
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Stanghazi Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:58:34am |
Four Presidents born today: Adams, Jefferson, Monroe and Coolidge. And Ann Landers and dear Abby. And the inventor of the Lava Lamp.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:58:45am |
re: #386 Dark_Falcon
I first ran across Latuff in reading an Alan Dershowitz article. Dershowitz laid into Finklestein for working with Latuff after Latuff published a cartoon showing Dershowitz masturbating to images of dead Lebanese civilians under the caption “Israeli Peep Show”. Utter hate and contempt for the truth. Goebbels would have been proud to meet Latuff.
Latuff and Finkelstein heart each other.
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ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:58:49am |
re: #390 Dark_Falcon
As someone who had a watch stolen though a TSA checkpoint, tracking these stories is a personal obsession of mine. By my last count, 143 TSA agents have been arrested for crimes against passengers. But they haven’t caught a single terrorist.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:58:55am |
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Jerk Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:58:56am |
re: #392 Walter L. Newton
Yea, I should have known that Bud Light with Lime with lime would be a terrible idea.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:59:31am |
re: #388 Jerk
Happy holiday weekend! I am just relaxing, and trying to figure out why I have an actual lime when I have Bud Light with Lime already. Perhaps I will make Bud Light With Lime with lime.
The news today suggests a push towards direct talks with Israel/Palestine. It looked like the Palestinians were ready to give some concessions, so I am somewhat hopeful.
I have this really nice bridge to show you.
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 9:59:45am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:00:25am |
re: #398 Jerk
Yea, I should have known that Bud Light with Lime with lime would be a terrible idea.
Now, that’s funny.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:00:37am |
re: #396 reuven
As someone who had a watch stolen though a TSA checkpoint, tracking these stories is a personal obsession of mine. By my last count, 143 TSA agents have been arrested for crimes against passengers. But they haven’t caught a single terrorist.
Did you report the theft?
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Stanghazi Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:00:57am |
re: #398 Jerk
Yea, I should have known that Bud Light with Lime with lime would be a terrible idea.
It was McCrystal’s choice.
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Jerk Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:01:04am |
I was just hoping for some peace in the middle East before I go to Israel this summer. Crossing my fingers.
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albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:01:24am |
as for me…lonely, single guy, today I’m going to a car show at one of the Hoooters here in ABQ….very nice show, not real big but super fine cars…maybe 50-60 street rods and that sort of stuff…owners are real friendly and love to talk about their rides….then heading to a local BBQ joint down the road for a mini blues fest…and these folks here are just crazy for fireworks…they will be going off in every neighborhood all over the city…I’ll drive part way up the Sandia’s and look down on all the colorful works along the entire valley…cool beans man
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:01:34am |
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albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:02:13am |
re: #388 Jerk
Happy holiday weekend! I am just relaxing, and trying to figure out why I have an actual lime when I have Bud Light with Lime already. Perhaps I will make Bud Light With Lime with lime.
The news today suggests a push towards direct talks with Israel/Palestine. It looked like the Palestinians were ready to give some concessions, so I am somewhat hopeful.
don’t be…not in your lifetime
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:02:20am |
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ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:02:42am |
I had a bad case of (presumably) Food Poisoning yesterday. While I’m feeling much better today, I may skip the 4th of July party* so I don’t get re-upset by marginal potato salad, etc.
*yes! Some people have them in Northern California. It’s only in Berkeley that they do the “Mourn on the 4th of July thing to recognize the mistreatment of Native Americans.
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What, me worry? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:02:50am |
re: #404 Jerk
I was just hoping for some peace in the middle East before I go to Israel this summer. Crossing my fingers.
You’ll have a wonderful time. Are you going with a group?
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:03:23am |
re: #409 reuven
I had a bad case of (presumably) Food Poisoning yesterday. While I’m feeling much better today, I may skip the 4th of July party* so I don’t get re-upset by marginal potato salad, etc.
*yes! Some people have them in Northern California. It’s only in Berkeley that they do the “Mourn on the 4th of July thing to recognize the mistreatment of Native Americans.
No….party…?!?!
/
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:03:29am |
re: #404 Jerk
I was just hoping for some peace in the middle East before I go to Israel this summer. Crossing my fingers.
Have you been following Turkey lately?
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:04:02am |
re: #405 albusteve
as for me…lonely, single guy, today I’m going to a car show at one of the Hoooters here in ABQ…very nice show, not real big but super fine cars…maybe 50-60 street rods and that sort of stuff…owners are real friendly and love to talk about their rides…then heading to a local BBQ joint down the road for a mini blues fest…and these folks here are just crazy for fireworks…they will be going off in every neighborhood all over the city…I’ll drive part way up the Sandia’s and look down on all the colorful works along the entire valley…cool beans man
Boobs and hot-rods. What a combination!
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:04:06am |
re: #405 albusteve
as for me…lonely, single guy, today I’m going to a car show at one of the Hoooters here in ABQ…very nice show, not real big but super fine cars…maybe 50-60 street rods and that sort of stuff…owners are real friendly and love to talk about their rides…then heading to a local BBQ joint down the road for a mini blues fest…and these folks here are just crazy for fireworks…they will be going off in every neighborhood all over the city…I’ll drive part way up the Sandia’s and look down on all the colorful works along the entire valley…cool beans man
As for me… going back to bed early afternoon… as low many at the supermarket, I have to pick up certain shifts when more seniority employees want a day off… I got to do the overnight tonight, babysitting self scan and stocking the cereal/coffee isle. Lovely fun… with a night crew that looks and acts like they just got off of a merchant ship after 6 months on the high seas.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:04:08am |
re: #391 Varek Raith
Meh, why not?
:P
Because then when we need to change shifts to cover a threat or holiday, you’ll have the union saying no or demanding more money for the change. I also don’t like the idea of government unions in principal (unlike private sector unions where I have no in principal objection).
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albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:04:21am |
re: #396 reuven
As someone who had a watch stolen though a TSA checkpoint, tracking these stories is a personal obsession of mine. By my last count, 143 TSA agents have been arrested for crimes against passengers. But they haven’t caught a single terrorist.
they caught my 88 year old mom…pulled her aside and went through he stuff while I stood there stupified, angry and ready to create a scene
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What, me worry? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:04:38am |
re: #405 albusteve
as for me…lonely, single guy, today I’m going to a car show at one of the Hoooters here in ABQ…very nice show, not real big but super fine cars…maybe 50-60 street rods and that sort of stuff…owners are real friendly and love to talk about their rides…then heading to a local BBQ joint down the road for a mini blues fest…and these folks here are just crazy for fireworks…they will be going off in every neighborhood all over the city…I’ll drive part way up the Sandia’s and look down on all the colorful works along the entire valley…cool beans man
Is that what the kids call em these days?
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:04:58am |
re: #409 reuven
I had a bad case of (presumably) Food Poisoning yesterday. While I’m feeling much better today, I may skip the 4th of July party* so I don’t get re-upset by marginal potato salad, etc.
*yes! Some people have them in Northern California. It’s only in Berkeley that they do the “Mourn on the 4th of July thing to recognize the mistreatment of Native Americans.
My first rule about holiday eating is to avoid anything with a mayo base.
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ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:05:19am |
re: #402 Dark_Falcon
Yes, but it wasn’t taken seriously. The officer wrote “passenger claimed watch was missing when he got to other side of checkpoint” on the report, and AFAIK, no investigation was done.
Because I was on my way to catch an International Flight, I couldn’t stick around longer. Missing the flight would have been an even bigger hassle.
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Jerk Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:05:50am |
re: #412 MandyManners
Yea, they were supposed to be nice and secular and all of that good stuff!
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:06:02am |
re: #414 Walter L. Newton
As for me… going back to bed early afternoon… as low many at the supermarket, I have to pick up certain shifts when more seniority employees want a day off… I got to do the overnight tonight, babysitting self scan and stocking the cereal/coffee isle. Lovely fun… with a night crew that looks and acts like they just got off of a merchant ship after 6 months on the high seas.
Aaarrrggghhh.
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:06:31am |
re: #409 reuven
I had a bad case of (presumably) Food Poisoning yesterday. While I’m feeling much better today, I may skip the 4th of July party* so I don’t get re-upset by marginal potato salad, etc.
*yes! Some people have them in Northern California. It’s only in Berkeley that they do the “Mourn on the 4th of July thing to recognize the mistreatment of Native Americans.
Then I guess I’m mistreating the Native Americans right now… presently building some jewelry chokers using Anasazi painted pottery shards as the main pendant. Pottery shards all legally acquired.
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ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:06:33am |
When potato salad goes bad:
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Varek Raith Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:07:05am |
re: #420 reuven
Yes, but it wasn’t taken seriously. The officer wrote “passenger claimed watch was missing when he got to other side of checkpoint” on the report, and AFAIK, no investigation was done.
Because I was on my way to catch an International Flight, I couldn’t stick around longer. Missing the flight would have been an even bigger hassle.
Damn.
Have you ever tried to get a Droideka through TSA???
What a pain.
Especially when it starts blasting stuff…
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:07:19am |
re: #421 Jerk
Yea, they were supposed to be nice and secular and all of that good stuff!
I posted two links in one post earlier this morning about Turkey’s attempts to drag Italy into the fray.
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albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:07:40am |
re: #420 reuven
Yes, but it wasn’t taken seriously. The officer wrote “passenger claimed watch was missing when he got to other side of checkpoint” on the report, and AFAIK, no investigation was done.
Because I was on my way to catch an International Flight, I couldn’t stick around longer. Missing the flight would have been an even bigger hassle.
that’s their trump card, right there
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:08:25am |
re: #420 reuven
Yes, but it wasn’t taken seriously. The officer wrote “passenger claimed watch was missing when he got to other side of checkpoint” on the report, and AFAIK, no investigation was done.
Because I was on my way to catch an International Flight, I couldn’t stick around longer. Missing the flight would have been an even bigger hassle.
I dunno. If someone tried to swip something from me, I’m going to stay there till I get some action. If I miss a flight, that’s OK. Vacation falls apart, that’s fine. But the asshole is going to pay, because I will enjoy watching the person who wronged humiliated far more than I would enjoy any fun in the sun. On that sort of thing, I’m vindictive.
| 430 |
ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:08:52am |
re: #425 Varek Raith
I used to fly with prototype electronic devices all the time—wire wrapped circuit boards with all sorts of scary wires hanging off. Fortunately, I don’t do that anymore post-9/11. I presume I’d have to fed-ex that stuff now.
| 431 |
albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:08:59am |
re: #423 Walter L. Newton
Then I guess I’m mistreating the Native Americans right now… presently building some jewelry chokers using Anasazi painted pottery shards as the main pendant. Pottery shards all legally acquired.
now that there I think is really cool
| 432 |
What, me worry? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:10:26am |
re: #420 reuven
Yes, but it wasn’t taken seriously. The officer wrote “passenger claimed watch was missing when he got to other side of checkpoint” on the report, and AFAIK, no investigation was done.
Because I was on my way to catch an International Flight, I couldn’t stick around longer. Missing the flight would have been an even bigger hassle.
I looked at the TSA site and it’s interesting. They do recognize the problem and claim they have “sought prosecution” over 200 employees. Ok, they didn’t actually say they prosecuted them… and then go on to say that’s it’s a minuscule percentage. Weeeeak.
[Link: blog.tsa.gov…]
… Unfortunately, TSA has experienced its problems with theft. To date, we have terminated and sought prosecution for about 200 of our employees who have been accused of stealing, either from checked bags, passengers’ carry-ons or fellow employees. While 200 out of more than 110,000 employees is a minuscule percentage (less than one half of one percent) over the short life of the agency, one theft is too many when you are in the position of public trust as we are.
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:10:32am |
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:10:43am |
re: #425 Varek Raith
Damn.
Have you ever tried to get a Droideka through TSA???
What a pain.
Especially when it starts blasting stuff…
Silly Varek, you forgot your trump card. Sith are a tiny minority, persecuted by the Jedi. If you get closely questioned, you just call out “Help! I’m being repressed!”
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Walter L. Newton Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:10:51am |
re: #431 albusteve
now that there I think is really cool
And it’s traditional… archeologist have found broken pottery shards holed and hanging from leather cords… I have pictures…
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albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:11:25am |
re: #429 Dark_Falcon
I dunno. If someone tried to swip something from me, I’m going to stay there till I get some action. If I miss a flight, that’s OK. Vacation falls apart, that’s fine. But the asshole is going to pay, because I will enjoy watching the person who wronged humiliated far more than I would enjoy any fun in the sun. On that sort of thing, I’m vindictive.
my problem is that there is a very good chance I’d be the one arrested
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Nervous Norvous Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:11:49am |
re: #435 Walter L. Newton
And it’s traditional… archeologist have found broken pottery shards holed and hanging from leather cords… I have pictures…
recycling no doubt
| 438 |
What, me worry? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:12:27am |
re: #429 Dark_Falcon
I dunno. If someone tried to swip something from me, I’m going to stay there till I get some action. If I miss a flight, that’s OK. Vacation falls apart, that’s fine. But the asshole is going to pay, because I will enjoy watching the person who wronged humiliated far more than I would enjoy any fun in the sun. On that sort of thing, I’m vindictive.
Missing a flight isn’t feasible for most people tho. Especially if you’re going to an event, but particularly if you’re traveling on business.
| 439 |
Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:13:13am |
Time for some BBQ, wonderful friends and my family. No more isolation, no more drama. Just good, old fashioned, happiness and merriment. Thanks for the kind words and support here, esp. @MandyManners. Needed a big ol’ smile! I see a whiskey with some boysenberry-Viognier ice cubes in my VERY near future, Yay! Happy Fourth of July!
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Nervous Norvous Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:14:35am |
On this 4th of July, let us stop loving only our own version of America, but embrace that there are many versions of America and the American Dream. All of them are based upon the guarantees of our rights embodied in the Constitution. To all who have fought for those rights by serving in the military, marching on the street, or by being willing to extend those rights to those previously denied them, we thank you.
| 442 |
MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:14:41am |
re: #439 Ebetty
Time for some BBQ, wonderful friends and my family. No more isolation, no more drama. Just good, old fashioned, happiness and merriment. Thanks for the kind words and support here, esp. @MandyManners. Needed a big ol’ smile! I see a whiskey with some boysenberry-Viognier ice cubes in my VERY near future, Yay! Happy Fourth of July!
He isolated you?!
Just my humble opinion but, combined with his cheating, lying and emotional abuse, he was trying to set you up for physical abuse.
Now, have a blast!
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:14:46am |
re: #432 marjoriemoon
That’s another reason I’m not fond of letting those people unionize. Given the unions would demand a hearings for any TSA worker accused of anything, even if it was caught on tape, you’d end up with O’Hare having to establish a “rubber room”. That last is New York schools term not used in Chicago for where teachers accused of misconduct wait to have their cases heard. Some wait years, all the while getting paid.
| 444 |
Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:15:36am |
re: #433 MandyManners
Do as I say, not as I do.
And yet he’s worshiped by the usual suspects. Another teacher and I have to hold our noses when we teach the India/Gandhi unit in World Cultures class at the high-school we are at.
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albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:15:43am |
re: #435 Walter L. Newton
And it’s traditional… archeologist have found broken pottery shards holed and hanging from leather cords… I have pictures…
I would love to have two pieces…an Anazai of course, and something from one of the master Pueblo potters….I’d die happy for just that
Santa Clara Pueblo
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albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:16:44am |
re: #441 PT Barnum
On this 4th of July, let us stop loving only our own version of America, but embrace that there are many versions of America and the American Dream. All of them are based upon the guarantees of our rights embodied in the Constitution. To all who have fought for those rights by serving in the military, marching on the street, or by being willing to extend those rights to those previously denied them, we thank you.
sounds fair…I’m in
| 447 |
Walter L. Newton Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:17:22am |
re: #445 albusteve
I would love to have two pieces…an Anazai of course, and something from one of the master Pueblo potters…I’d die happy for just that
Santa Clara Pueblo
You have my email… send me your address… I ship you something Anasazi.
| 448 |
Jerk Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:18:03am |
re: #443 Dark_Falcon
One guy was in the rubber room for almost a decade if I can recall an article correctly. They are getting rid of them but wow, what a sweet deal just to sit around in purgatory and get paid for it.
| 449 |
Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:18:29am |
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:19:02am |
re: #444 Gang of One
And yet he’s worshiped by the usual suspects. Another teacher and I have to hold our noses when we teach the India/Gandhi unit in World Cultures class at the high-school we are at.
Is there any way you can mention this and his beliefs about Jews?
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What, me worry? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:19:12am |
re: #441 PT Barnum
On this 4th of July, let us stop loving only our own version of America, but embrace that there are many versions of America and the American Dream. All of them are based upon the guarantees of our rights embodied in the Constitution. To all who have fought for those rights by serving in the military, marching on the street, or by being willing to extend those rights to those previously denied them, we thank you.
Woot! Woot!
This land is your land! This land is my land!
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albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:19:23am |
re: #447 Walter L. Newton
You have my email… send me your address… I ship you something Anasazi.
heh…I was not fishing, you generous goof
thanks, I just might
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:19:49am |
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Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:20:00am |
re: #442 MandyManners
That’s exactly what I was afraid of. No way I was going to live with that. No effing way. It was all a little toooooo weird. I’m sure he’ll find a doormat to share his life with. I, on the other hand, am going to live a happy, complete life. I was a happy person before him, and will be a happy and freedom-loving, escaped-with-my-life, appreciative of healthy love person from here on out!
You’re an inspiration. Every once in awhile I’ve noticed you open up on the subject, and though I didn’t say much, you reminded me of the things that my best friend was telling me. For the last three months I have paid careful attention, laid out the bait to see if I was crazy, or if I wasn’t. Turns out, he’s a creep. Oh well, my little voice kept him out of my house and mostly out of my kid’s life. So while I might feel a sting, it’s not his fist. He’ll NEVER have a chance.
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:20:31am |
re: #438 marjoriemoon
Missing a flight isn’t feasible for most people tho. Especially if you’re going to an event, but particularly if you’re traveling on business.
I understand. But I’d make an exception. And if I got written up at work, that would be OK. I’d be too pissed to be effective if I didn’t work to get things sorted out. Sometimes, I have to finish a thing, no matter what else fails to be done. I just can’t focus on anything else.
| 457 |
Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:21:16am |
re: #450 MandyManners
Is there any way you can mention this and his beliefs about Jews?
We don’t avoid it, but we can’t really indulge … we have presented the facts, so the students at least know he was no saint.
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ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:21:25am |
re: #432 marjoriemoon
And the TSA agents who aren’t stealing from passengers are committing sex crimes and/or rapes:
[Link: dailyme.com…]
[Link: www.wistv.com…]
| 459 |
albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:21:33am |
re: #451 marjoriemoon
Woot! Woot!
This land is your land! This land is my land!
[Video]
Little Feat played that at a gig I saw right after 9/11….caught everybody off guard when they segued into it…we all had tears in out eyes
| 460 |
MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:22:06am |
re: #454 Ebetty
That’s exactly what I was afraid of. No way I was going to live with that. No effing way. It was all a little tooo weird. I’m sure he’ll find a doormat to share his life with. I, on the other hand, am going to live a happy, complete life. I was a happy person before him, and will be a happy and freedom-loving, escaped-with-my-life, appreciative of healthy love person from here on out!
You’re an inspiration. Every once in awhile I’ve noticed you open up on the subject, and though I didn’t say much, you reminded me of the things that my best friend was telling me. For the last three months I have paid careful attention, laid out the bait to see if I was crazy, or if I wasn’t. Turns out, he’s a creep. Oh well, my little voice kept him out of my house and mostly out of my kid’s life. So while I might feel a sting, it’s not his fist. He’ll NEVER have a chance.
Did he try to gas-light you?
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ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:22:31am |
re: #455 Dark_Falcon
Well, I work for myself. So I’d have to “write myself up”. Missing an international flight and rescheduling it wouldn’t be worth it, esp. since the odds of recovering said watch were very low.
| 463 |
What, me worry? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:23:17am |
re: #443 Dark_Falcon
That’s another reason I’m not fond of letting those people unionize. Given the unions would demand a hearings for any TSA worker accused of anything, even if it was caught on tape, you’d end up with O’Hare having to establish a “rubber room”. That last is New York schools term not used in Chicago for where teachers accused of misconduct wait to have their cases heard. Some wait years, all the while getting paid.
Is TSA a union now?
| 464 |
MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:23:28am |
re: #457 Gang of One
We don’t avoid it, but we can’t really indulge … we have presented the facts, so the students at least know he was no saint.
Well, until I started reading LGF, I had no idea that he was anything but relatively perfect.
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Vicious Babushka Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:24:13am |
re: #381 Gang of One
That we should have gone to our deaths with a smile on our faces, all Satyagraha-like.
No, he said the Jews should all kill themselves first, in order to deprive the nazis of the satisfaction of killing them.
| 466 |
Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:25:27am |
re: #448 Jerk
One guy was in the rubber room for almost a decade if I can recall an article correctly. They are getting rid of them but wow, what a sweet deal just to sit around in purgatory and get paid for it.
Not if you became a teacher to actually teach. Getting paid to do nothing is only a dream for time-servers and assholes. Thankfully, this is one problem Chicago doesn’t have. Here, teachers awaiting a hearing are given clerical work to do at CPS HQ and the cases normally get resolved in 3 months. I’ve heard of a 6-month wait, but in that case the delay was caused by the need to authenticate a piece of evidence and there was a lab backlog.
| 467 |
Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:26:06am |
It’s past 5:00 in Reykjavik. Time for martooni!
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:26:32am |
re: #462 Ebetty
What’s that?
It’s from the eponymous movie with Bergman and Boyer in which the husband plays extreme mind games, causing her to doubt her sanity.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:26:50am |
re: #465 Alouette
No, he said the Jews should all kill themselves first, in order to deprive the nazis of the satisfaction of killing them.
Thank you. I was being somewhat smug, but yes, you have it correct.
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calochortus Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:28:06am |
re: #389 Ebetty
…and apply directly to the hips. But thanks, it sounds wonderful. We have Viognier in what passes for a wine cellar and fresh Boysenberries are close at hand.
| 471 |
Walter L. Newton Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:29:40am |
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:30:09am |
re: #463 marjoriemoon
Is TSA a union now?
No, but some want to let them unionize. I oppose this, for the reason stated above, as well as a general objection to government employee unions.
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ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:30:49am |
Linday Lohan’s new girlfriend (sorry, I’m a TMZ addict) is an Israeli
[Link: www.tmz.com…]
This is a sad day for the Jews. Couldn’t Eliat Anschel have found a nice Jewish girl? And/or one that isn’t such a screw-up?
| 474 |
albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:31:01am |
check out this Pueblo pottery, for those that appreciate that stuff
Image: Pottery01.jpg
Image: PuebloIndianHandCoiledPottery0150PT.jpg
Image: DChavarriaSC372a.jpg
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Dark_Falcon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:31:02am |
re: #461 reuven
Well, I work for myself. So I’d have to “write myself up”. Missing an international flight and rescheduling it wouldn’t be worth it, esp. since the odds of recovering said watch were very low.
Fair enough.
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HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:31:40am |
re: #470 calochortus
…and apply directly to the hips. But thanks, it sounds wonderful. We have Viognier in what passes for a wine cellar and fresh Boysenberries are close at hand.
If you jog..Nothing applies to the hips…It’s the law of the Universe..
A good rule of thumb is something like one mile for every pint of Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:31:54am |
re: #473 reuven
Linday Lohan’s new girlfriend (sorry, I’m a TMZ addict) is an Israeli
[Link: www.tmz.com…]
This is a sad day for the Jews. Couldn’t Eliat Anschel have found a nice Jewish girl? And/or one that isn’t such a screw-up?
Lindsay Lohan’s a Lesbian? Since when? No one ever tells me these things.
| 478 |
Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:32:41am |
re: #468 MandyManners
Yes. He did. It wasn’t that way at the beginning, but it has been for a year. I didn’t realize there was a name for it. I remember watching that movie with my grandmother when I was a teenager. She told me to always be careful with my heart, that a man that cruel and paranoid can seem very charming. Very normal.
It was always the sarcasm and duplicitous questioning that hurt me. Finally, I realized he was hiding something. Turns out, he was. He denies it but we both know he’s the liar. The cheat. And the rotten bastard that lost me.
*lights match*
| 479 |
ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:32:54am |
The _New Yorker_ NYC Schoolteacher “rubber room” article is on-line at the New Yorker w/o need for subscription
[Link: www.newyorker.com…]
This is a great example of some of the problems with Unions, as currently run….
| 480 |
What, me worry? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:33:07am |
re: #455 Dark_Falcon
I understand. But I’d make an exception. And if I got written up at work, that would be OK. I’d be too pissed to be effective if I didn’t work to get things sorted out. Sometimes, I have to finish a thing, no matter what else fails to be done. I just can’t focus on anything else.
Lots of factors… Rolex? Well for a $5-50,000 watch, I might hang out. But if I’ve planned a vacation and I’ve already forked out a few hundred (in the very least), I’ll deal with the $30 watch later.
Miss a business meeting may cost you a job, not a writeup. I’m just saying. Return flights are usually less urgent than departures, also.
| 481 |
albusteve Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:34:00am |
re: #477 MandyManners
Lindsay Lohan’s a Lesbian? Since when? No one ever tells me these things.
you never call
you never write
what am I suppose to think?
| 482 |
What, me worry? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:34:19am |
re: #472 Dark_Falcon
No, but some want to let them unionize. I oppose this, for the reason stated above, as well as a general objection to government employee unions.
Doesn’t seem like they’re doing so well presently as far as theft is concerned.
Personally, I don’t travel with expensive jewelry anymore. I’ll get some spiffy costume stuff for weddings, bat mitzvahs, etc.
| 483 |
MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:35:01am |
re: #478 Ebetty
Yes. He did. It wasn’t that way at the beginning, but it has been for a year. I didn’t realize there was a name for it. I remember watching that movie with my grandmother when I was a teenager. She told me to always be careful with my heart, that a man that cruel and paranoid can seem very charming. Very normal.
It was always the sarcasm and duplicitous questioning that hurt me. Finally, I realized he was hiding something. Turns out, he was. He denies it but we both know he’s the liar. The cheat. And the rotten bastard that lost me.
*lights match*
Just thank your lucky stars you weren’t married to him. It took me about $86,000.00 in legal fees (about $120,000.00 in total costs) to divorce Dickhead after just nine months of marriage.
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ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:35:11am |
re: #480 marjoriemoon
It was a ~$700 watch.
Now I wear no watch or fake watches (I go to China a couple of times a year, and they’re widely available there!)
| 485 |
MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:35:35am |
| 486 |
HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:35:45am |
re: #478 Ebetty
In the beginning
I believed every word that you said
Now that you’re gone
My world is in shreds
Oh you loved me and left me
You took all the things that I needed so bad
I’m standing here wondering
Where is the love that I had
CHORUS:
Give me silver, blue and gold
The color of the sky I’m told
My rainbow is overdue
In the beginning
There was something of love that was mine
Now that it’s gone
Whoa I’m crying
Oh the time that it takes for a love to grow cold
Is a wonder to me
I’m walking around with my head hanging down
Tell me where is she
CHORUS
Don’t forsake me ‘cause I love you (2x)
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MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:36:03am |
re: #484 reuven
It was a ~$700 watch.
Now I wear no watch or fake watches (I go to China a couple of times a year, and they’re widely available there!)
Sun-dials are cheaper.
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Nervous Norvous Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:36:35am |
re: #476 HoosierHoops
If you jog..Nothing applies to the hips…It’s the law of the Universe..
A good rule of thumb is something like one mile for every pint of Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
Unfortunately that doesn’t truly work..as calories burned by jogging 5 miles: Calories in a 1/2 cup (4 oz) of Cherry Garcia? 250
Calories burned by jogging 1 mile: 100
Miles to burn off a pint of Cherry Garcia: 10
| 489 |
What, me worry? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:36:52am |
re: #484 reuven
It was a ~$700 watch.
Now I wear no watch or fake watches (I go to China a couple of times a year, and they’re widely available there!)
That’s an expensive watch… unless the trip was really urgent, I probably would have hung out for that.
| 490 |
MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:37:19am |
| 491 |
Firstinla Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:37:57am |
I’m going to a conference in Estonia next week: would appreciate any Balkan travel tips from you Lizards. I think I’ll add a few day for sightseeing. Dreading the thought of getting through airport security as I had spinal fusion surgery in March and suspect that the titanium will set off all kinds of alarms. Any thoughts on that?
| 493 |
Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:38:36am |
re: #488 PT Barnum
Unfortunately that doesn’t truly work..as calories burned by jogging 5 miles: Calories in a 1/2 cup (4 oz) of Cherry Garcia? 250
Calories burned by jogging 1 mile: 100
Miles to burn off a pint of Cherry Garcia: 10
You gotta jog uphill, and sprint as much of the way as possible.
| 494 |
MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:39:42am |
re: #491 Firstinla
I’m going to a conference in Estonia next week: would appreciate any Balkan travel tips from you Lizards. I think I’ll add a few day for sightseeing. Dreading the thought of getting through airport security as I had spinal fusion surgery in March and suspect that the titanium will set off all kinds of alarms. Any thoughts on that?
Would a letter from your doctor help?
| 495 |
Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:40:10am |
re: #483 MandyManners
Wow. That is serious carnage. That is awful. Dickhead is about the nicest thing that can be said.
I’m lucky. Very.
| 496 |
Walter L. Newton Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:40:29am |
re: #491 Firstinla
I’m going to a conference in Estonia next week: would appreciate any Balkan travel tips from you Lizards. I think I’ll add a few day for sightseeing. Dreading the thought of getting through airport security as I had spinal fusion surgery in March and suspect that the titanium will set off all kinds of alarms. Any thoughts on that?
The Kartulid and Kotlet are not too bad in an Estonian prison… stay away from the Kohupiim.
| 497 |
calochortus Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:40:40am |
re: #476 HoosierHoops
If you jog..Nothing applies to the hips…It’s the law of the Universe..
A good rule of thumb is something like one mile for every pint of Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
When you’re a middle aged woman with a replaced knee, jogging isn’t a viable option. I do enjoy walking (now that I have that bionic knee) but I also have a very efficient metabolism. I rely on moderation in all things. And the question “Is it worth it?” Big Mac? No. Concoction of boysenberries, Viognier, honey? Yes!
| 498 |
ReamWorks SKG Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:40:44am |
re: #489 marjoriemoon
I started to really enjoy the “replicas” I can get in Beijing. Here’s what I got on my last trip; all were about US$25 or so
Image: 4025715035_350752238a_z.jpg
(Patek Philippe, Bell and Ross, Rolex)
I like the fact that they don’t look quite right. I don’t want people to think I’m trying to fool anyone; I like the fashion statement that fake watches make…
| 499 |
HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:40:56am |
re: #488 PT Barnum
Unfortunately that doesn’t truly work..as calories burned by jogging 5 miles: Calories in a 1/2 cup (4 oz) of Cherry Garcia? 250
Calories burned by jogging 1 mile: 100
Miles to burn off a pint of Cherry Garcia: 10
You know you are really hashing my buzz here..
/I have stories about trying to jog with Winston..He pisses me off..He has to smell every blade of effen grass.. He is impossible…I need to trade him in for a lab or something
/..
| 500 |
MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:41:55am |
re: #495 Ebetty
Wow. That is serious carnage. That is awful. Dickhead is about the nicest thing that can be said.
I’m lucky. Very.
I fled while pregnant and that locked up the proceedings in jurisdictional hell. Also, once an abuser loses physical contact, the next best thing is abuse by legal process.
| 501 |
Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:42:03am |
re: #486 HoosierHoops
I love Bad Company. Adding that to the iPod.
| 502 |
MandyManners Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:42:34am |
Gotta’ feed the horde something to tide them over until the feast of grilled beast.
| 503 |
HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:45:28am |
re: #501 Ebetty
I love Bad Company. Adding that to the iPod.
Nice to see you here..Keep us updated with the trip to Italy..
Happy Freedom Day Betty!
| 504 |
Nervous Norvous Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:46:11am |
re: #499 HoosierHoops
You know you are really hashing my buzz here..
/I have stories about trying to jog with Winston..He pisses me off..He has to smell every blade of effen grass.. He is impossible…I need to trade him in for a lab or something
/..
Sorry…I just don’t want anyone else to be in my situation. 6’2” 375 lbs and needing to make drastic lifestyle changes. Cherry Garcia is right out…I have bad knees so a recumbent or regular stationary bike is what I’m stuck with right now…eventually I hope to use an eliptical, but I want to get some weight off first.
| 505 |
Ebetty Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:46:17am |
re: #500 MandyManners
I’m just praying mine doesn’t turn into a monster. We have no legal ties, so maybe he’ll just go away. He does know that if I am cornered, I can and will, invoke my inner wild predatory animal.
Enjoy lunch, beautiful lady. I’m off for a run, then to BBQ! Thank you so much.
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Firstinla Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:49:13am |
re: #494 MandyManners
I got one of those on Friday. He said it wouldn’t mean much to TSA.
| 507 |
Walter L. Newton Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:50:39am |
re: #491 Firstinla
By the way… you item shipped and should be arriving Tues.
| 508 |
Aceofwhat? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:51:11am |
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Aceofwhat? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:52:18am |
re: #477 MandyManners
Lindsay Lohan’s a Lesbian? Since when? No one ever tells me these things.
she’s not. she’s bi.
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Gang of One Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:52:34am |
re: #504 PT Barnum
Sorry…I just don’t want anyone else to be in my situation. 6’2” 375 lbs and needing to make drastic lifestyle changes. Cherry Garcia is right out…I have bad knees so a recumbent or regular stationary bike is what I’m stuck with right now…eventually I hope to use an eliptical, but I want to get some weight off first.
How about swimming laps at health club w/pool?
| 512 |
HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:53:15am |
re: #504 PT Barnum
Sorry…I just don’t want anyone else to be in my situation. 6’2” 375 lbs and needing to make drastic lifestyle changes. Cherry Garcia is right out…I have bad knees so a recumbent or regular stationary bike is what I’m stuck with right now…eventually I hope to use an eliptical, but I want to get some weight off first.
You would be surprised how much just eating healthy food will help you..
I’m a food nut…
| 513 |
goddamnedfrank Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:53:15am |
re: #506 Firstinla
I got one of those on Friday. He said it wouldn’t mean much to TSA.
See if you can get a copy or print of your x-ray too. Tell them to wand your back where the x-ray indicates to confirm your story. It’s a common medical procedure, lots of bionic people out there.
| 514 |
blueraven Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:53:49am |
re: #454 Ebetty
That’s exactly what I was afraid of. No way I was going to live with that. No effing way. It was all a little tooo weird. I’m sure he’ll find a doormat to share his life with. I, on the other hand, am going to live a happy, complete life. I was a happy person before him, and will be a happy and freedom-loving, escaped-with-my-life, appreciative of healthy love person from here on out!
You’re an inspiration. Every once in awhile I’ve noticed you open up on the subject, and though I didn’t say much, you reminded me of the things that my best friend was telling me. For the last three months I have paid careful attention, laid out the bait to see if I was crazy, or if I wasn’t. Turns out, he’s a creep. Oh well, my little voice kept him out of my house and mostly out of my kid’s life. So while I might feel a sting, it’s not his fist. He’ll NEVER have a chance.
Good for you!
I like this attitude by Lucinda Williams.
changed the locks
| 515 |
Aceofwhat? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 10:59:34am |
re: #504 PT Barnum
Sorry…I just don’t want anyone else to be in my situation. 6’2” 375 lbs and needing to make drastic lifestyle changes. Cherry Garcia is right out…I have bad knees so a recumbent or regular stationary bike is what I’m stuck with right now…eventually I hope to use an eliptical, but I want to get some weight off first.
Now of course i’m not someone whose opinion you can take professionally. But AFAIK, it’s fairly well-accepted that you can’t start lifting weights (i.e. using nautilus/resistance machines and dumbbells) soon enough.
Using lighter weights and lots of repetitions will ensure that you don’t hurt yourself, and the process by which your muscles rebuild themselves from the microtears caused by resistance training is itself a calorie-burning process. In addition, the strength gains will hasten your ability to pursue more intensive cardio routines.
Interval training, where you do resistance exercise->light bike->resistance exercise->light bike->etc, spending about 45sec on each, is a tremendous way to transform yourself in a relatively short time.
Hope the amateur, friendly advice wasn’t too presumptuous.
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Aceofwhat? Sun, Jul 4, 2010 11:00:48am |
re: #497 calochortus
When you’re a middle aged woman with a replaced knee, jogging isn’t a viable option. I do enjoy walking (now that I have that bionic knee) but I also have a very efficient metabolism. I rely on moderation in all things. And the question “Is it worth it?” Big Mac? No. Concoction of boysenberries, Viognier, honey? Yes!
and some of us just absolutely HATE jogging!!
| 517 |
calochortus Sun, Jul 4, 2010 11:03:19am |
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ryannon Sun, Jul 4, 2010 11:26:19am |
re: #474 albusteve
check out this Pueblo pottery, for those that appreciate that stuff
Image: Pottery01.jpg
Image: PuebloIndianHandCoiledPottery0150PT.jpg
Image: DChavarriaSC372a.jpg
Beautiful. Do you know when they date from?
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