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Simple Living, Trucker Style

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:22:16 GMT

clipped by: gingembre
clipper's remarks: Go to the source for the list of this guy's material possessions, including his two "luxury items". I am trying to imagine living this way but am fairly certain that I could not do it and be happy. No room for, or way of life for, dogs or cats or other creatures that I care for. No room for photo albums or artwork or plants or quilts or memorabilia....

Clip Source: simplystated.realsimple.com

My brother is a long-haul truck driver. His residence is the 264 cubic feet cab of his Volvo VN 670 semi. To put this in perspective, the cab of his truck is smaller than a cell in a U.S. maximum security prison.

Imagine for a moment that you lived in a space that small. What would you keep? What would go? How much of any one thing would you buy? Could you live that way?

I thought that you might be interested in learning about what he does keep and how he lives with so few material possessions. It's a great lesson in reminding us that to be happy and healthy we don't need a lot of stuff.

Clothing

Linens

Entertainment

Food

Toiletries

Other

Now that you've seen the list, could you live in such a small space with so few material possessions? I have to admit that it would be difficult for me, but I know that it's possible and helps to keep things in my own life in perspective.

Tags: lifestyle, simple living

Zip It Up Soldier

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:41:16 GMT

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Clip Source: www.motherjones.com

The number of vocally anti-war soldiers appears to be growing.

"You take an average group of soldiers and ask them, 'Is the war worth it?' and you get close to a majority saying it is not really necessary or viable," says David Cortright, author of Soldiers in Revolt: GI Resistance During the Vietnam War, who has been touring and speaking at bases. "The anti-war sentiments are much more pervasive now in Iraq."

As a result, soldiers say, the military is increasingly trying to silence them with formal threats as well as less official intimidation techniques: At their own discretion, commanders can enact "non-judicial punishments," such as imposing a diet of bread and water, enforcing longer work hours, and requiring intensive physical activity like hauling sandbags back and forth or running for hours in full gear.

"It's hard to explain how much the military has control over your entire life,"

Tags: you, are, property, baby

The closing of a life

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:30:31 GMT

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clipper's remarks:

We’re conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments. But great moments often catch us unaware - beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.

Clip Source: www.zenmoments.org

“Would you carry my bag out to the car?” she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the woman.

“Could you drive through downtown?”

“It’s not the shortest way,” I answered quickly.

“Oh, I don’t mind,” she said. “I’m in no hurry. I’m on my way to a hospice.”

For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an elevator operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds. She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes she’d ask me to slow in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.

“You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,” she said. “Thank you.”

I squeezed her hand, then walked into the dim morning light. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.

Tags: the small moments matter

What percent of US budget goes to foreign aid?

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:50:33 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Most Americans drastically over-estimate it. Despite laudable recent increases in US giving to poverty, US aid as a percent of personal income is second to last among wealthy nations; most of that doesn't go to the poorest countries. We give about 25 cents per American per [oops, sorry I wrote per year should be per day] day in foreign aid; with private giving, another dime. It's a lot, because there are a lot of us. But it's far behind the level of sacrifice made by people in most developed nations.

Clip Source: www.borgenproject.org

The Perception Problem
Americans drastically overestimate U.S. involvement in poverty reduction.

U.S. Second to Last Among Wealthy Nations

Source: OECD-DAC

Less than half of aid from the United States goes to
the poorest countries where people earn less than
$2 a day.
The largest recipients are strategic allies such as
Egypt, Israel, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Israel is the richest country to receive U.S.
assistance ($77 per Israeli compared to $3 per
person in poor countries).

(Center for Global Development)

Incredible Potential for Good

The U.S. was the largest single donor
in a global campaign that eradicated
smallpox from the world by 1977.
The U.S. provided funding for a
program to prevent river blindness in
West Africa. As a result of these
efforts, 18 million children now living
in the program's region are free from
the risk of river blindness.

(Center for Global Development)

Tags: foreign policy, economy

NASA Mars Lander Sees Falling Snow, Soil Data Suggest Liquid Past

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:53:58 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Clip Source: www.nasa.gov

PASADENA, Calif. -- NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has detected snow falling from Martian clouds. Spacecraft soil experiments also have provided evidence of past interaction between minerals and liquid water, processes that occur on Earth.

A laser instrument designed to gather knowledge of how the atmosphere and surface interact on Mars has detected snow from clouds about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) above the spacecraft's landing site. Data show the snow vaporizing before reaching the ground.

"Nothing like this view has ever been seen on Mars," said Jim Whiteway, of York University, Toronto, lead scientist for the Canadian-supplied Meteorological Station on Phoenix. "We'll be looking for signs that the snow may even reach the ground."

"We have found carbonate," said William Boynton of the University of Arizona, lead scientist for the TEGA. "This points toward episodes of interaction with water in the past."

Tags: mars, weather, snow, cool, science

Liberty or Safety???

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:24:45 GMT

clipped by: mugofcoffee
clipper's remarks: always the tug of war between the two...

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Pakistan Invades America - "Without Permission"

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:24:14 GMT

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clipper's remarks: >>Except for note 2, all the above-quoted statements are real; only the roles have been switched.<<

Clip Source: www.informationclearinghouse.info

The U.S. State Department lodged a sharp protest over ongoing Pakistani missile strikes and ground raids today, saying the Islamic Republic was violating American sovereignty.

The controversy stems from the Pakistan Army's recent decision, leaked in a prominent Pakistani newspaper, to mount intensifying air attacks and new ground assaults against extremists hiding in American safe havens

American papers reported that under the new policy, the Pakistani military will no longer seek America's permission in killing Americans, but will inform American diplomats about these killings as a friendly gesture between close allies.²

The general's stance signified strong Pakistani dissatisfaction with America's reluctance to crack down on religious fundamentalists and neoconservatives, who, experts note, have deep ties to American intelligence services and military leaders.

"We have to strike them over there so that they cannot order strikes against us here at home," General Kayani said

Firefox or ie???

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:54:34 GMT

clipped by: mugofcoffee
clipper's remarks: yes, love Firefox, esp. its add-on...

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Caption this picture, please!

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:58:25 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I'm at a loss, to say the least.

Clip Source: de.trinixy.ru

Things Canadians are Proud Of!

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:00:50 GMT

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Clip Source: phunkyou.com

Things Canadians are Proud Of!

* Crispy Crunch.
* Coffee Crisp.
* The footballs and fields are bigger, and we have one less Down.

* Lacrosse is Canadian.
* Hockey is Canadian.
* Basketball is Canadian.
* The biggest flags ever seen/flown at any Olympics were Canadian… The second time it was smuggled in because they made a rule against it cause of the first time.
* Mr. Dress-up can kick Mr. Rogers ass.
* Much Music kicks MTV’s ass.
* Maple syrup kicks Mrs. Butterworths ass (…don’t know about Aunt Jemima though).
* Tim Horton’s kicks Dunkin Donuts ass.
* Waaaay better beer commercials/contests and beer company give a ways. Example: the Molson Canadian House Party…where you get to keep the house. Trashed or not.
* In the war of 1812, we pushed the Americans so far back… passed their ‘White House’, burned it…and most of Washington. We got bored because they ran away so we came

Tags: canadians

Get Nothing Today!

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:31:06 GMT

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Clip Source: www.nothing.net

NOTHING YOU CAN BELIEVE IN

We believe in nothing, and we think you should too. We have our workers doing nothing around the clock, finding new ways to package nothing, new problems to confront (in our big 32 page manual which is offered free with every purchase), or doing literally nothing just to waste time. Right now we are drastically understaffed, but we aren't in a hurry because we want to make sure we get nothing right

NOTHING IS BIG

People all over the world are talking about nothing. It doesn't matter what language you speak or even if you can't speak. Nothing's the same everywhere you go. Almost the entire universe is made up of nothing. Philosophers think and talk about nothing until they die. "It's" that important!

Wondering what to get the
man who has everything?

Nothing seems good enough.

GIVE THE GIFT OF NOTHING!

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TESTIMONIALS FAQ RECIPES INSECURE STORE E-MAIL HOME

Clip Source: www.nothing.net

nothing can change your life!

"i just want to say that i am very satisfied with your delivery. i really got nothing.

Tags: nothing

Top 10 Most Common Passwords

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:51:33 GMT

clipped by: mugofcoffee
clipper's remarks: ...an aggregate sample of passwords (primarily from the UK)....

Clip Source: www.modernlifeisrubbish.co.uk

26 May, 2006 — Stuart Brown

Life these days has become largely dependent on passwords - whether we're checking our emails, transferring funds or shopping online, passwords have their part to play. We're constantly bombarded with horror stories of security breaches, fraud, and phishing sites. Users are consistently told that a strong password is essential these days to protect private data. Why is it, then, that users on websites opt for the same, consistent, insecure passwords time after time?

10. 'thomas' (0.99‰)

First off, at number 10, is the most common format of passwords - the name. Thomas is a perennially popular name in the UK (2nd most popular in 2000), so it is perhaps no surprise that it makes the top 10, with nearly 1 in 1,000 people opting for this ubiquitous forename as their password.

9. 'arsenal' (1.11‰)

8. 'monkey' (1.33‰)

7. 'charlie' (1.39‰)

6. 'qwerty' (1.41‰)

5. '123456' (1.63‰)

4. 'letmein' (1.76‰)

3. 'liverpool' (1.82‰)

2. 'password' (3.780‰)

1. '123' (3.784‰)

Top 10 Most Common Passwords

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:51:33 GMT

clipped by: mugofcoffee
clipper's remarks: ...an aggregate sample of passwords (primarily from the UK)....

Clip Source: www.modernlifeisrubbish.co.uk

26 May, 2006 — Stuart Brown

10. 'thomas' (0.99‰)

9. 'arsenal' (1.11‰)

8. 'monkey' (1.33‰)

7. 'charlie' (1.39‰)

6. 'qwerty' (1.41‰)

5. '123456' (1.63‰)

4. 'letmein' (1.76‰)

3. 'liverpool' (1.82‰)

2. 'password' (3.780‰)

1. '123' (3.784‰)

Very well-said!

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:43:41 GMT

clipped by: mugofcoffee
clipper's remarks: well appreciated!

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15 Clever Things To Know About Your Breathing

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:06:16 GMT

clipped by: mugofcoffee
clipper's remarks: visit the site for more...

Clip Source: thehealthylivinglounge.com

By Carole Fogarty.

Editor of Rejuvenation Lounge and facilitator of Women’s Rejuvenation Retreats:

Value The Rejuvenating Power Of Your Breath:

Your breathe is the first thing to respond in your body: Your breathe will respond and adjust according to what you are thinking, feeling, observing, hearing, tasting, touching, sensing or experiencing at the time. It is intimately connected to your physical, emotional and spiritual state.

Check the depth of your inhale:

Let it go and move on with a releasing exhale:

70% of waste is eliminated through your lungs:

Your breathing habits influence the flow of your day:

Quality breathing can release fear, anger and sadness:

Your nose is for breathing and the mouth for eating:

Your breath activates your nervous system:

Experience the pause after your exhale:

Your body can’t relax if your mind and breath are racing:

A conscious exhale removes toxins from your body:

Experience a yogic breath:

Pulling your stomach in reduces your oxygen intake: