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You Must Pray to Zeus!

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:21:54 GMT

clipped by: AtlLiberal
clipper's remarks: The clip refers to an argument frequently put forth by theists. But like many such arguments, it is not very well thought out.

Clip Source: atheism.about.com

Why Bother?

hello i respect your views and your beiliefs , but what i dont understand is if there is not a GOD why even bother with the subject. if he does not exsist then oh well. what could lead someone to telling thousands of people that there is no GOD. and why.

This sort of question comes up often enough - and it is, perhaps, legitimate to wonder why anyone who doesn't believe in gods would have a site that deals with the subject. After all, how many nonbelievers in unicorns have sites which discuss the nonexistence of unicorns?

The crucial difference here is that there aren't a lot of believers in unicorns going around tell people that they should believe in unicorns, that belief in unicorns is necessary for morality and happiness, that nonbelievers in unicorns can't be good citizens, or that belief in unicorns is fundamental to the nation's identity. There is, then, no real need to discuss the merits of belief and nonbelief in unicorns, is there?

Smart Crows!

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:11:09 GMT

clipped by: clipmaureen
clipper's remarks: Clever Crows! But we've known birds are smart for a long time, haven't we? You may have sent me a version of this but I think this is more complete than I recall. ENJOY!!

Clip Source: videos.komando.com

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Tags: crows, intelligence

Where Are Our Manners?

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:50:12 GMT

clipped by: thisnamecantbetaken
clipper's remarks: Sophisticated technology doesn’t mean that good manners have to be a thing of the past. In fact, Post says she defines good manners using three simple, everyday principles: consideration, respect, and honesty. “Apply those to any situation and toward all the people involved—including yourself—and [the solution] will make sense.”

Clip Source: www.divinecaroline.com

But while we’ve been debating the dos and don’ts of technology etiquette, it appears that many of us have forgotten some of the old school manners that our parents, grandparents, and teachers taught us—manners that have nothing to do with a keyboard or a monitor, but have everything to do with the long-forgotten Golden Rule. Maybe technology has eroded our brains so much that we can never go back to those golden days, but there are a few simple courtesies that I’d like to see make a comeback.

Hold doors for people.

Give up seats.

Let those inside the elevator exit before you enter.

Mind your telephone manners.

Clip Source: www.divinecaroline.com

Introduce people.

Say please, thank you, and you’re welcome.

Respect elders.

Tori Amos - Yo George

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:15:46 GMT

clipped by: thisnamecantbetaken

Clip Source: www.youtube.com

Tori Amos - Yo George (Speedbliss bushwacked mix)

Tori Amos - Fan Remixed song/video of YO GEORGE off of Tori Amos's

incredible album AMERICAN DOLL POSSE. Inspired by the great Tori Amos and by the fool that is our president -Download the remix at myspace.com/speedbliss

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Sleeping With The Cat

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:49:11 GMT

clipped by: thisnamecantbetaken
clipper's remarks: I can SO relate to this video. *LOL* I have 5 cats, of which I am sure at least two have ADHD. What would 8 straight hours of sleep feel like? I have NO idea.

Clip Source: www.liveleak.com

Sleeping With The Cat.

Cute little kitty :)

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Computers Should Scan Palms, Eyes, Chertoff Suggests

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:30:49 GMT

clipped by: thisnamecantbetaken
clipper's remarks: George Orwell must be spinning in his grave.

Clip Source: blogs.cqpolitics.com

Computers Should Scan Palms, Eyes, Chertoff Suggests

In the near future computers should make users scan their palms and retinas before letting them in, Homeland Security Department chief Michael Chertoff suggested Wednesday.

Passwords and Social Security numbers are already antiquated, so easily stolen or cracked that they're virtually useless as security measures, Chertoff said during a roundtable discussion with bloggers in downtown Washington, D.C.

Internet users need a "paradigm shift" in the way they think about personal and corporate security, said Chertoff, who as a Justice Department lawyer in 2001 helped design the bundle of counterterrorism measures that became known as the Patriot Act.

"It's another initiative we've talked about," he said.

"I'm suggesting we paradigm-shift," he said.

If you -- bear with me for a second --

The Truth About Cats And Dogs

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:15:59 GMT

clipped by: Jorjor

Clip Source: www.kirktoons.com

Tags: cats, dogs, democrats, republicans, humor, politics

Militarizing the "Homeland"

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:02:27 GMT

clipped by: thisnamecantbetaken
clipper's remarks: Current Army doctrine is heavily-weighted towards contingency planning for "civil disturbances."

As with data mining, DHS spy-satellite surveillance, blanket CCTV coverage of American cities, illegal FBI deployment of infiltrators and provocateurs, "mission creep" by the Pentagon into civil affairs are signs that stronger measures to blunt the crisis may be in the offing.

While NORTHCOM insists that JTF-CS, "will not be called upon to help with law enforcement, civil disturbance or crowd control, but will be used to support lead agencies involved in saving lives," as outlined above, citing the DoD's own documents and Executive Branch National Security Presidential Directives, contingency plans for suppressing "civil disturbance" such as the Garden Plot scenario are, like an iron fist inside a velvet glove, already in place and capable at a moment's notice of striking the American people.

Clip Source: www.uruknet.info

Militarizing the "Homeland": NORTHCOM's Joint Task Force-Civil Support

Antifascist Calling reported October 6 that nine months prior to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Donald Rumsfeld signed off on revisions for the Pentagon's secretive Continuity of Operations Program (COOP).

A highly-disturbing report by Christopher Ketchum in the May/June 2008 issue of Radar Magazine, outlined how the top secret Main Core database linked to Continuity of Government contingency planning, "includes dissidents and activists of various stripes, political and tax protesters, lawyers and professors, publishers and journalists, gun owners, illegal aliens, foreign nationals, and a great many other harmless, average people."

exemplary means to "keep the rabble in line"--and under wraps, if necessary.

As the historic economic and political crisis gripping capitalism deepens

one by one, "forward thinking" ruling class factions are openly preparing a "Pinochet option" for the American people.

Eye Colour

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:22:25 GMT

clipped by: JohnWaterman

Clip Source: www.colourlovers.com

Some of the most amazing colors can be found in the eyes of the creatures looking back at us. Here’s a gallery of some of mother nature’s remarkable gazes.

What is democracy?

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:21:43 GMT

clipped by: Rashid Malik

Clip Source: jo-kes.blogspot.com

"Democracy is buying a big house you can't afford with money you don't have to impress people you wish were dead. And, unlike communism, democracy does not mean having just one ineffective political party; it means having two ineffective political parties. ...Democracy is welcoming people from other lands, and giving them something to hold onto -- usually a mop or a leaf blower. It means that with proper timing and scrupulous bookkeeping, anyone can die owing the government a huge amount of money. ... Democracy means free television, not good television, but free. ... And finally, democracy is the eagle on the back of a dollar bill, with 13 arrows in one claw, 13 leaves on a branch, 13 tail feathers, and 13 stars over its head -- this signifies that when the white man came to this country, it was bad luck for the Indians, bad luck for the trees, bad luck for the wildlife, and lights out for the American eagle." - Johnny Carson

Tags: jokes, humor, funny quotes

McDonald’s Caves In To Anti-Gay Group Demands

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:50:47 GMT

clipped by: zasel
clipper's remarks: Sadly, Mickey D has decided to permit a homophobic hate group dictate their corporate policies. Giving into these boycotts does nothing but encourage groups, such as this one, to continue to strong-arm major businesses to discriminate against gays and lesbians. I am hoping my GLBT friends will refuse to do any business with McDonalds.

Clip Source: www.365gay.com

The American Family Association is calling off a boycott of McDonald’s after the fast-food giant agreed to end its support for the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

In addition, a company employee appointed to the chamber’s board of directors has resigned.

McDonald’s incurred the wrath of the AFA after it made a $20,000 donation to the chamber, and Richard Ellis, who until last month was vice president of communications for the chain, was named to the chamber’s
board of directors.

The company at first resisted AFA’s demands that it sever ties with the chamber.

But now in an e-mailed memo to franchise holders, the company said it has dropped ties with the chamber.

"It is our policy to not be involved in political and social issues. McDonald’s remains neutral on same-sex marriage or any ‘homosexual agenda’ as defined by the American Family Association."

"We appreciate the decision by McDonald’s to no longer support political activity by homosexual activist organizations,"

The Fascist Blueprint bein used here under our noses!

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:05:50 GMT

clipped by: papananook
clipper's remarks: Naomi Klein speaks truth to power well--pay attention! I have this horrible feeling that Obama may not find himself in the WH in January...I hope I'm wrong.

Clip Source: www.brasschecktv.com

It can happen here

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Naomi Wolf

It not only can happen here, it is happening here.

Mussolini created the blueprint (with inspiration from Lenin), Hitler elaborated on it, Stalin studied Hitler...

Here's how it works (notice how many Bush & Co. is using now.):

1. Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy

2. Create a gulag

3. Develop a thug caste

4. Set up an internal surveillance system

5. Harass citizens' groups

6. Engage in arbitrary detention and release

7. Target key individuals

8. Control the press

9. Dissent equals treason

10. Suspend the rule of law

Wolf's conclusion? Impeachment of Bush and Cheney is not enough. Prosecuting (and jailing) them for crimes committed is the only rational solution.

Share this video widely.

Breaking News!!!

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:37:47 GMT

clipped by: BartendingBear
clipper's remarks: Oh, really?

Clip Source: img374.imageshack.us

Ten conservative myths about national security

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:42:42 GMT

clipped by: masbury
clipper's remarks: Here's the list; see them debunked at the link

Clip Source: www.alternet.org

1. "Islamofascism" is America's biggest national security threat.

2. We're fighting them there so we don't have to fight them here.

Clip Source: www.alternet.org

3. Military solutions are the only effective national security solutions.

4. But -- what we're doing is working! After all, we haven't had another 9/11…

5. Everybody knows that "law enforcement" approaches to terrorism don't work.

6. We don't need allies: we can do this on our own. Besides, moral authority doesn't matter when you have superior firepower.

Clip Source: www.alternet.org

7. Negotiating with "irrational" dictators is pointless, and a sign of weakness.

8. Government spending on national security is different than pork-barrel spending on other programs.

9. Airport security is a critical part of our anti-terrorism effort.

Clip Source: www.alternet.org

10. It's always necessary to give up our civil liberties in a time of war.

The Declaration and the Constitution are the defining documents of our country

If we abandon those ideals, we will simply cease to be American

and

lose the chance of ever restoring America again

Tags: war on terror, constitution, conservative, security

cat bed tutorial

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:53:21 GMT

clipped by: heartlandcats

Clip Source: prettylittlethings.typepad.com

doggie (or kitty) bed tutorial

i'll start with the materials list:

pet

measuring tape

scissors

grocery bag (for pattern)

1 or 2 towels

durable canvas (for bottom)

polyfill (about 20 oz)

*you can also use regular cotton fabric, fleece, flannel, whatever!

i like to use the towels cuz there snuggly and you can find some really great coordinating prints for cheap at the discount stores.i also like them because they are macine washable. you can just stuff the whole darn thing in the washer.

i have grouped the tutorial into 3 parts

onto the next part...

...we're almost there...

so there you have it...one cozy pooch!