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A Freaking Hilarious Photo LOL!

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 06:31:20 GMT

clipped by: orangysb
clipper's remarks: i laughed so bad when i saw this on digg

Get an @live.com email address (Better Hurry)

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 19:23:33 GMT

clipped by: sohil
clipper's remarks:

If you couldn't get a satisfying mail account at Yahoo Mail, Hotmail or Gmail, you can now get it at live.com. Although it's not yet official, it's quite easy to get a mail address like your.name@live.com

Better hurry, if you want a short address

Clip Source: googlesystem.blogspot.com

If you couldn't get a satisfying mail account at Yahoo Mail, Hotmail or Gmail, you can now get it at live.com. Although it's not yet official, it's quite easy to get a mail address like your.name@live.com.

You have to create a new account, press "sign up", then copy the location of this link and paste it in the address bar of the window where you loaded the page from live.com. Now you'll have live.com and a list of other localized domains for you to choose from.

Tags: live, microsoft, email, technology, hack, javascript, google, yahoo, msn, hotmail, awesome

Funny Math

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:01:31 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Why is math so cool?

Clip Source: haha.nu

Tags: math, funny, humor, cool

10 Tips to Eliminate Wordiness

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 16:54:28 GMT

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Clip Source: owl.english.purdue.edu

Conciseness: Methods of Eliminating Wordiness

1. Eliminate unnecessary determiners and modifiers

2. Change phrases into single words

3. Change unnecessary that, who, and which clauses into phrases

4. Avoid overusing expletives at the beginning of sentences

5. Use active rather than passive verbs

See our document on active and passive voice for a more thorough explanation of this topic.

6. Avoid overusing noun forms of verbs

Use verbs when possible rather than noun forms known as nominalizations. Sentences with many nominalizations usually have forms of be as the main verbs. Using the action verbs disguised in nominalizations as the main verbs--instead of forms of be--can help to create engaging rather than dull prose.

7. Reword unnecessary infinitive phrases

Some infinitive phrases can be converted into finite verbs or brief noun phrases. Making such changes also often results in the replacement of a be-verb with an action verb.

8. Replace circumlocutions with direct expressions

9. Omit words that explain the obvious or provide excessive detail

Be sure always to consider your readers as you draft and revise your writing. If you find passages that explain or describe in detail what would already be obvious to readers, delete or reword them.

10. Omit repetitive wording

Watch for phrases or longer passages in your writing in which you repeat words with similar meanings. Below are some general examples of unnecessary repetition contrasted with more concise versions, followed by lists and examples of specific redundant word pairs and categories.

Redundant Pairs

Redundant Categories

Tags: writing, write, howto, concise, short, tips, tricks, help, language, linguistics, list

Obama Osama disparages US troops sacrifice

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:49:25 GMT

clipped by: pkronfield
clipper's remarks: True to form, another Demoncrat disparages our troops.

Clip Source: www.suntimes.com

DURHAM, N.H. -- In his first stumble, White House hopeful Barack Obama on Monday took back words from the day before, when he said the lives of U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq were "wasted."

During his first press conference as a presidential candidate at Iowa State University, Obama, discussing his opposition to the Iraq war, said the war "should have never been authorized, and should have never been waged, and on which we've now spent $400 billion, and have seen over 3,000 lives of the bravest young Americans wasted.''

By Monday, reporters covering Obama making his first visit as a presidential candidate in New Hampshire, asked Obama, campaigning in a Nashua home, if military families deserved an apology.

Tags: liberals, democrats, loony left, wackos

Atheist quotes

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:39:11 GMT

clipped by: Chookiepuss

Clip Source: www.delawareonline.com

I cannot believe in a God who wants to be praised all the time.

-Friedrich Nietzsche

I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

-Stephen Roberts

I still say a church steeple with a lightning rod on top shows a lack of confidence.

-Doug McLeod

Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?

-Epicurus

Science is like a blabbermouth who ruins a movie by telling you how it ends! Well I say there are some things we don't want to know! Important things!

-Ned Flanders

Men never commit evil so fully and joyfuly as when they do it for religious convictions.

-Blaise Pascal

So far as I can remember, there is not one word in the Gospels in praise of intelligence.

-Bertrand Russell

Praying is like a rocking chair-- it'll give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere.

-Gypsy Rose Lee

We must question the story logic of having an all-knowing all-powerful God, who creates faulty Humans, and then blames them for his own mistakes.

-Gene Roddenberry

If a church sign says it, then it must be so:

http://shortthorts.blogspot.com/2006/10/fun-with-church-signs.html

Tags: atheist

Atheism: 10 Myths & 10 Truths For The Open-Minded

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:55:26 GMT

clipped by: BartendingBear
clipper's remarks: These 10 Myths of Atheism are well countered by the 10 Truths offered in answer to them in this article.

Clip Source: www.latimes.com

10 myths -- and 10 truths -- about atheism

SEVERAL POLLS indicate that the term "atheism" has acquired such an extraordinary stigma in the United States that being an atheist is now a perfect impediment to a career in politics (in a way that being black, Muslim or homosexual is not). According to a recent Newsweek poll, only 37% of Americans would vote for an otherwise qualified atheist for president.

Atheists are often imagined to be intolerant, immoral, depressed, blind to the beauty of nature and dogmatically closed to evidence of the supernatural.

Atheists believe that life is meaningless.

Atheism is responsible for the greatest crimes in human history.

Atheism is dogmatic.

Atheists think everything in the universe arose by chance.

Atheism has no connection to science.

Atheists are arrogant.

Atheists are closed to spiritual experience.

Atheists believe that there is nothing beyond human life and human understanding.

Atheists ignore the fact that religion is extremely beneficial to society.

Atheism provides no basis for morality.

We have made considerable moral progress over the years, and we didn't make this progress by reading the Bible or the Koran more closely. Both books condone the practice of slavery — and yet every civilized human being now recognizes that slavery is an abomination. Whatever is good in scripture — like the golden rule — can be valued for its ethical wisdom without our believing that it was handed down to us by the creator of the universe.

Tags: religion, atheism, logic, truth, rationality

The Current Prettiest Images

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 05:38:20 GMT

clipped by: skwirlinator

Clip Source: thefairest.info

The Current Prettiest Images:

Tags: the current prettiest images, photo, beautiful, appreciation

Conflicting Proverbs

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:12:37 GMT

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Clip Source: www.rinkworks.com

Conflicting Proverbs

Actions speak louder than words.		The pen is mightier than the sword.
Knowledge is power.		Ignorance is bliss.
Look before you leap.		He who hesitates is lost.
A silent man is a wise one.		A man without words is a man without thoughts.
Beware of Greeks bearing gifts.		Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Clothes make the man.		Don't judge a book by its cover.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.		Better safe than sorry.
Money talks.		Talk is cheap.
The only thing constant is change.		The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Two heads are better than one.		If you want something done right, do it yourself.
Many hands make light work.		Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Great minds think alike.		Fools seldom differ.
The bigger, the better.		The best things come in small packages.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.		Out of sight, out of mind.
What will be, will be.		Life is what you make it.
Cross your bridges when you come to them.		Forewarned is forearmed.
What's good for the goose is good for the gander.		One man's meat is another man's poison.
With age comes wisdom.		Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings come all wise sayings.
The more, the merrier.		Two's company; three's a crowd.

Tags: proverbs, humor, literary

This should be on every bible...

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 03:18:40 GMT

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Clip Source: blog.lernziel.de

Tags: bible, disclaimer, fiction

An internet Addict? Here are the symptoms (not a joke)

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:12:30 GMT

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clipper's remarks: i'm sure our world has way more internet 'addicts' than we care to admit.

Clip Source: tech.yahoo.com

Are You an Internet Addict?

Here's a list of common symptoms to watch out for:

1. Lying about how much time is spent online.
2. General decrease of physical activity and social life.
3. Neglecting obligations at home, work, or school to spend time online.
4. Spending too much money on computer equipment or Internet activities.
5. Feeling a constant desire to be online when they're away from the computer.
6. Going online to escape real world problems.
7. Disregarding the emotional or physical consequences of being in front of a computer all day.
8. Denial of the problem.

Tags: internet, addiction, health

An Online Typing Game You Will Love

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:59:46 GMT

clipped by: arifsali
clipper's remarks: I have a good typing speed and this game looks like fun (oh the pleasure we get shooting....naah)

Clip Source: labnol.blogspot.com

Qwerty Warriors : An Online Typing Game You Will Love

QWERTY Warriors is one of the most addictive typing games that will help improve your keyboard typing skills and requires no download or installation. Just hit the play button above and turn on your speakers for the best gaming experience.

Tags: typing, game, online

Top 10 Worst Company URL's

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:39:01 GMT

clipped by: Wolveseatdogs
clipper's remarks: LMAO

Clip Source: www.nextwebgen.com

Top 10 Worst Company URLs

Filed under: Wacky Web — Admin at 3:09 pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2006

The top 10 unintentionally worst company URL
Everyone knows that if you are going to operate a business in today’s
world you need a domain name. It is advisable to look at the domain name
selected as other see it and not just as you think it looks. Failure to do
this may result in situations such as the following (legitimate) companies
who deal in everyday humdrum products and services but clearly didn’t give
their domain names enough consideration:

1. A site called ‘Who Represents’ where you can find the name of the agent
that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it… is
www.whorepresents.com

2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange
advice and views at
www.expertsexchange.com

3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at
www.penisland.net

4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at
www.therapistfinder.com

5. Then of course, there’s the Italian Power Generator company…
www.powergenitalia.com

6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South
Wales:
www.molestationnursery.com

7. If you’re looking for computer software, there’s always
www.ipanywhere.com

8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church. Their website is
www.cummingfirst.com

9. Then, of course, there’s these brainless art designers, and their
whacky website:
www.speedofart.com

10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at
www.gotahoe.com

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Tags: humour, internet, web, url

15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 10:54:38 GMT

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Clip Source: www.sciam.com

15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense

Opponents of evolution want to make a place for creationism by tearing down real science, but their arguments don't hold up

When Charles Darwin introduced the theory of evolution through natural selection 143 years ago, the scientists of the day argued over it fiercely, but the massing evidence from paleontology, genetics, zoology, molecular biology and other fields gradually established evolution's truth beyond reasonable doubt. Today that battle has been won everywhere--except in the public imagination.

Embarrassingly, in the 21st century, in the most scientifically advanced nation the world has ever known, creationists can still persuade politicians, judges and ordinary citizens that evolution is a flawed, poorly supported fantasy. They lobby for creationist ideas such as "intelligent design" to be taught as alternatives to evolution in science classrooms. As this article goes to press, the Ohio Board of Education is debating whether to mandate such a change. Some antievolutionists, such as Philip E. Johnson, a law professor at the University of California at Berkeley and author of Darwin on Trial, admit that they intend for intelligent-design theory to serve as a "wedge" for reopening science classrooms to discussions of God.

Besieged teachers and others may increasingly find themselves on the spot to defend evolution and refute creationism. The arguments that creationists use are typically specious and based on misunderstandings of (or outright lies about) evolution, but the number and diversity of the objections can put even well-informed people at a disadvantage.

Tags: science, evolution, rationality, creationism

Gorgeous time-lapse movies

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:33:04 GMT

clipped by: Torley
clipper's remarks: Arne made 100+ time-lapse movies. Some are rather short but it's just so wonderful to literally see clouds move by at a fast pace, and life goes by.

Clip Source: www.delaat.net

Tags: time-lapse, koyaanisqatsi, movies, nature, fast motion, life