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Great travel agency and Tahiti specialist

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:11:31 GMT

clipped by: TravelOct
clipper's remarks: A friend recommended this travel agency to me and I was very pleased with their level of expertise. They had a Tahiti specialist who gave my wife and I all of the information we were looking for.

Clip Source: www.libertytravel.com

Tahiti

A tiny archipelago in French Polynesia known as the Society Islands, which in addition to Tahiti includes Bora Bora, Moorea, Huahine, and Raiatea/Taha'a, contains all the ingredients for a perfect tropical paradise. The rich climate brings year-round warm weather, blooming vegetation, and a carefree island lifestyle. The influence of the French provides chic restaurants and resorts to satisfy high-class expectations. Thankfully, although great efforts were made by the French colonists to "civilize" the native Tahitians and bring them closer to god by banishing their sensual dances an

Tags: libertytravel, destination, tahiti specialist, cruise, travel agent, ski vacation, choosing resort, ski packages

AIDS in AFRICA a hoax

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:59:46 GMT

clipped by: joejoepmc
clipper's remarks: QUESTION - How do you extort billions of dollars from people and countries and companies all over the world and funnel them into an area where no one will be able to track who is getting rich off it?

LIE ABOUT POOR PEOPLE HAVING AIDS

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Is the African AIDS pandemic a bluff?

Poor testing, a special diagnosis of AIDS in Africa and erroneous computer-generated estimates by the UN had led to "misleading" numbers

numbers presented by the UN agency UNAIDS and national health authorities are highly inflated.

claimed high numbers

based on estimates and certain assumptions

people have a high number of antibodies against infectious diseases or against foreign proteins after receiving blood or dirty injections

these antibodies may lead to a false positive HIV test."

people with for example continuous diarrhoea, weight loss and itching are declared to be suffering from AIDS

But also the typical symptoms for tuberculosis - fever, weight loss and coughing - are officially considered to be AIDS, even without an HIV test,

WHO's Africa definition, "AIDS is diagnosed on the basis of non-specific clinical symptoms and without an HIV test

spending on AIDS research exceeded spending on TB by a crushing factor of 90 to one

Tags: aids, fake, conspiracy

Philanthropy vs Profit

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:05:19 GMT

clipped by: zizzy

Clip Source: www.portfolio.com

Muhammad Yunus

came down hard on anybody who would make facile comparisons between subprime lending and microfinance. The difference, he said, is the profit motive. In fact, he used a much simpler word to describe subprime lending

It's extreme greed. You misled people into getting involved. It's irresponsible capitalism.

when Yunus talked to

Matthew Bishop, who's co-written an entire book called "Philanthrocapitalism" based on the idea that the profit motive is a really good thing when it comes to philanthropy. He kept on trying to get Yunus to agree to this thesis, and Yunus steadfastly resisted

Breaking even, said Yunus, was a great idea

But the minute that you start getting equity capital from abroad, everything changes

Grameen makes a profit, but it goes back to the shareholders: the poor people. It's not an opportunity for me, a rich person, to take away money from the poor. That's what the moneylenders do...

The Barack Obama Record

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:25:33 GMT

clipped by: merrie
clipper's remarks: Not Much of a Record And What There is,
Obama’s Made Much of it Impossible to Access

THE OBAMA REPORT

Socialism is so much a part of his ideology that he is incapable of finding free market solutions to any of our problems. Private sector solutions don’t even enter his thinking.

The policy areas that we need reforms the most: heath care, education, energy, and the financial markets, Obama is either an obstacle or he is proposing more government; it is certainly not a reform agenda.

Obama is intent at shutting down all dissent.
Obama vs. WGN-AM

Over and over again, Obama has lied to Americans about how "the rich" don’t pay enough taxes; indeed, he is so steeped in his hard left ideology he has never bothered to check the stats produced each year by the IRS. Here they are:

Who Pays Income Taxes? See Who Pays What

For Tax Year 2006

Percentiles Ranked by AGI

AGI Threshold on Percentiles

http://docstalk.blogspot.com/2008/10/obama-report.html

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It’s not much help asking Obama supporters: they don’t know and in many cases, don’t care.

Medical Records
Occidental College Records
Columbia University Records
Harvard University Records
Birth Records
University of Chicago Records

It’s not much help to look at Obama’s meager record. For a man running for president, Obama himself has made most of what little records there are, impossible to access.

It’s not much help asking Barack Obama himself. Whenever it has been impossible for the Mainstream Media to ignore some aspect of Obama’s record which does surface, he has run from it or insisted that he was unaware of what the record reveals.

Tags: obama records, medical, occidental college, columbia university, harvard university, university of chicago, birth records

Pick a Cake!

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:26:55 GMT

clipped by: jesterbme

Clip Source: www.northpole.com

"Night Before Christmas" Coffee Cake

A Cake That's Fit For A Queen

Apple Cake

Applesauce Cake

Barron Family Cheesecake

Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

Candied Fruit Cake

Carrot-Pineapple Cake

Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Chocolate Fridgecake

Chocolate Supreme

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cake

Christmas Chocolate Cake

Cranberry Coffeecake

Creamy Rich Chocolate Cake

Dreamcicle Cake

Festive Pumpkin Gingerbread

Fluffy Pumpkin Cheesecake

Hedge Hog Cake

Ice-Cream Chocolate Roll

Lemon Cake

Lemon Pudding Cake

Peanut-Topped Devil's Food

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Triple Chocolate Torte

"Real New York Style" Cheesecake Supreme

Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Classic Yellow Cake

Cup Cake Faces

Eggnog Cake

Gooey Chocolate Brownies

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Turtle Bars

Warcake

X-mas Fruit Cake Delight

Turtle Cake

Tiramisu Cheesecake

For those who vote for the one they'd like a beer with...

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:30:13 GMT

clipped by: masbury
clipper's remarks: "I suggest you take a look at how well your 401(k) is doing, or how easy it will be to meet the mortgage this month"

Clip Source: www.alternet.org

For the nitwits who vote for the man or woman they'd most like to have over for dinner, or hang out at a barbecue with, I suggest you take a look at how well your 401(k) is doing, or how easy it will be to meet the mortgage this month

Mr. Bush was never viewed as a policy or intellectual heavyweight. But he seemed like a nicer guy to a lot of voters than Al Gore.

there are two things I find remarkable about the G.O.P.

The first is how wrong conservative Republicans have been on so many profoundly important matters for so many years. The second is how the G.O.P. has nevertheless been able to persuade so many voters of modest means that its wrongheaded, favor-the-rich, country-be-damned approach was not only good for working Americans, but was the patriotic way to go.

Remember voodoo economics? That was the derisive term George H.W. Bush used for

Reagan's fantasy that he could

ncrease defense spending, cut taxes and balance the budget

the budget deficit -- surprise, surprise -- soared.

Tags: republicans

Rage on the Left

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:26:18 GMT

clipped by: sillysam
clipper's remarks: There is nothing on the Right that compares to this.

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Crush the Obamedia narrative: Look who’s “gripped by insane rage”

Paul Krugman is trembling: “Something very ugly is taking shape on the political scene: as McCain’s chances fade, the crowds at his rallies are, by all accounts, increasingly gripped by insane rage…What happens when Obama is elected? It will be even worse than it was in the Clinton years. For sure there will be crazy accusations, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see some violence.”

Frank Rich decries “Weimar-like rage” and the “violent escalation of rhetoric.”

This is insane rage — the Democratic Underground indulging in name-calling the MSM ignores:

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Banana Republic

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:04 GMT

clipped by: cakebelly
clipper's remarks: full text through link

Clip Source: www.vanityfair.com

America the Banana Republic

The ongoing financial meltdown is just the latest example of a disturbing trend that, to this adoptive American, threatens to put the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave on a par with Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and Equatorial Guinea.

In a statement on the huge state-sponsored salvage of private bankruptcy that was first proposed last September, a group of Republican lawmakers, employing one of the very rudest words in their party’s thesaurus, described the proposed rescue of the busted finance and discredited credit sectors as “socialistic.” There was a sort of half-truth to what they said. But they would have been very much nearer the mark—and rather more ironic and revealing at their own expense—if they had completed the sentence and described the actual situation as what it is: “socialism for the rich and free enterprise for the rest.”

la crisi non fa risparmiare i ricchi russi

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:15:05 GMT

clipped by: dienof

Clip Source: www.latimes.com

In Russia, grim financial news doesn't keep the rich from spending

Email Picture

Sergei L. Loiko / Los Angeles Times

NO WORRIES: Moscow businessman Edward Strizhev, at the wheel, buys a second Porsche. "On the whole, we don't feel the strength of this crisis," he said. With him are his wife, Svetlana, and a salesman.

Tomorrow will take care of itself, shoppers say. As long as there's cash in hand, the rubles will keep flowing at luxury shops.

Splenda available here with a complimentary sample

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:36:17 GMT

clipped by: SugarOct
clipper's remarks: I found this site when I was looking for coffee accessories.They also offer Splenda and great Splenda gear.

Clip Source: www.splendidlife.com

Sample includes two (2) SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener flavors For Coffee packets
Each packet conveniently contains the perfect touch of sweetness and rich flavor for one cup of coffee
Flavor- French Vanilla

Tags: splenda, coffee, loose tea, tea pots, cookware, baking accessories, small appliances, splendid life, unique gifts

Best foods for your heart

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:20:46 GMT

clipped by: willhelm
clipper's remarks: Spinach can help keep your ticker in top shape thanks to its stores of lutein, folate, potassium, and fiber.

Full of fiber and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, a little sprinkling of flaxseed can go a long way for your heart. Top a bowl of oatmeal or whole-grain cereal with a smidgen of ground flaxseed for the ultimate heart-healthy breakfast.

Soy
Soy may lower cholesterol, and since it is low in saturated fat, it's still a great source of lean protein in a heart-healthy diet.

Clip Source: slideshows.health.com

Oatmeal

Opt for coarse or steel-cut oats over instant varieties—which contain more fiber—and top your bowl off with a banana for another 4 grams of fiber.

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Salmon

Super-rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon can effectively reduce blood pressure and keep clotting at bay. Aim for two servings per week, which may reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack by up to one-third.

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Avocado

Packed with monounsaturated fat, avocados can help lower LDL levels while raising the amount of HDL cholesterol in your body.

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Olive oil

Full of monounsaturated fats, olive oil lowers bad LDL cholesterol and reduces your risk of developing heart disease.

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Nuts

Almonds, walnuts, and macadamia nuts are all full of omega-3 fatty acids and mono- and polyunsaturated fats.

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Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries—whatever berry you like best—are full of anti-inflammatories, which reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer.

Clip Source: slideshows.health.com

Legumes

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN CANE BAY

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:04:21 GMT

clipped by: gfrancis731

Clip Source: www.onepaper.com

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN CANE BAY

Nov. 25, 2003 - The Cane Bay Beach Restaurant, Off the Wall, The Waves, Bogeys, Lobster Reef and the Corner Store are all getting together to provide local artists and vendors a place to offer their wares in the Cane Bay area this holiday season-and St. Croix shoppers have something to be merry about.
The concept is to create a relaxed environment where shoppers can peruse a rich sampling of St.Croix's arts and crafts while enjoying the ease of being able to stop for a bite to eat or to cool off with a Christmas cocktail, according to a release from the organizers.
The ease of parking in the Cane Bay area is sure to be a plus for any Christmas-gift-cruisers looking to load up on presents at the fair.

Tags: xmas shopping v.i.

eXfuze Seven + Nutritional Drink

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:07:52 GMT

clipped by: eyeshock
clipper's remarks: Good tasting and full of the fruits and nutrition in one drink.

Clip Source: www.charlotteshealthyplanet.com

I have just found what I feel is a combination of the Earth’s most nutrient rich, efficacious botanicals from around the world. Just imagine a liquid that is just bursting with superfoods and the most wonderful taste! I’m just beside myself! My husband and I have been taking it for 6 months now and have had such wonderful results that I just have to share this with you. I feel more centered, have good sustained energy and most importantly I sleep like a rock!

Try eXfuze seven plus here!

eXfuze Seven + Nutritional Drink

Tags: exfuze, seven plus, seven +, nutritional drink, health, acai, nutrition, beverage

A Children’s Treasury Of Poverty Iconography

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:43:21 GMT

clipped by: Jorjor
clipper's remarks: The Comics Curmudgeon is Josh Fruhlinger, whose daily blog at http://joshreads.com/ offers snarly commentary from Josh and his readers on the comic strips you love to hate. He also comments on editorial and political cartoons at Wonkette, the DC Gossip.

Clip Source: wonkette.com

By the Comics Curmudgeon
So apparently 60 percent of you think that we are on the verge of a new Great Depression! Hopefully those of your who believe this are preparing yourself for the coming crisis, by putting your money in low-yield, low-risk investments, stocking up on canned food and ammo, and drinking heavily. But there aren’t just practical preparations to be made; you’ve got to get ready aesthetically, too, to understand the common visual language of total social and economic collapse. Get ready for the symbols of our new lives!

Hobos.

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Barrel-based wardrobes.

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Fat rich dudes smoking cigars.

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MONOPOLY, from Parker Brothers!

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Terrifying jawless tentacled Cthulhu-beasts, bursting up through the Earth’s surface from their unspeakable lairs deep in the bowels of hell.

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Tags: depression, poverty, icons, editorial cartoons, comics curmudgeon, josh fruhlinger, politics, economy

False Apology Syndrome

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:27:18 GMT

clipped by: willhelm
clipper's remarks: "False Apology Syndrome — which is not yet found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association or the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases, tenth edition — is a therefore rich but poisonous mixture of self-importance, libertinism, condescension, bad faith, loose thinking, and indifference to the effects it has on those who are apologized to.

I am, of course, sorry if you disagree."

Clip Source: www.incharacter.org

There is a fashion these days for apologies: not apologies for the things that one has actually done oneself (that kind of apology is as difficult to make and as unfashionable as ever), but for public apologies by politicians for the crimes and misdemeanours of their ancestors, or at least of their predecessors. I think it is reasonable to call this pattern of political breast-beating the False Apology Syndrome.

What is this all about, and what does it signify? Does it mean that at long last the powerful are making a genuine effort to see things from the point of view of the weak, or is it, on the contrary, a form of moral exhibitionism that subverts genuine moral thought and conduct?

apologies for distant events, however important or pregnant with consequences those events may have been, are another matter entirely. They have bad effects on both those who give them and those who receive them.