Virginia Tech Tragedy

Lives Lost
A tragedy so senseless it takes away rational thought.
All we can do is be Sad
Collectively we need to look at what kind of World we want to live in
Werther tragedy is happening in Virgina or Iraq
What is the value of
Lives Lost

Where is the Middle Class@ Now?

From "Daily Kos"

Economic Inequality..........

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/4/15/154342/469


Have a look at the chart.



10% of the people in this country own 69.7% of total U.S. Wealth!

90% of American have to divvy up the 30% left.

Hmmmmmmmmm.

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Bee for they are all Gone

The bees are taking a hit so we can have a Gab-a-thon.



First it was DWG [Driving While Gabbing].



Then the whole Texting thingy took hold.



I think Cell phones will be like tobacco,



tough to give up, no matter how much harm they do.









Are mobile phones wiping out our bees? - Independent Online Edition > Wildlife

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Vonnegut's Voice

I really wonder what gives us the right to wreck this poor planet of ours.
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Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.
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Human beings are chimpanzees who get crazy drunk on power. By saying that our leaders are power-drunk chimpanzees, am I in danger of wrecking the morale of our soldiers fighting and dying in the Middle East? Their morale, like so many bodies, is already shot to pieces. They are being treated, as I never was, like toys a rich kid got for Christmas. (via Eddie C)
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True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
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There is a tragic flaw in our precious Constitution, and I don't know what can be done to fix it. This is it: Only nut cases want to be president.
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Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand.
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And my favorite:

I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you differen

National Priorities Project - Local Costs of the Iraq War

National Priorities Project - Local Costs of the Iraq War

Proposed Discretionary Budget, FY2007 Request

FYI from National Priorities website

Proposed Discretionary Budget, FY2007 Request

Thursday, 27 April 2006

The following pie chart illustrates the Bush Administration's proposal for federal discretionary spending in fiscal year 2007. The discretionary budget refers to the part of the federal budget proposed by the President, and debated and decided by Congress each year. This part of the budget constitutes more than one-third of total federal spending. The remainder of the federal budget is called 'mandatory spending.' Fiscal year 2007 runs from October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007. This chart includes only $50 billion in anticipated spending for the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan, which was what the Administration specified in the Fy2007 budget proposal. However, it is likely that the wars will cost between $100 - $125 billion for the fiscal year.

http://nationalpriorities.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=213&Itemid=107

People in the News; Naomi Wolf

People on the News:

Naomi Wolf

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Wolf



4/11/2007



Saw Naomi Wolf on MSNBC this morning.



She was very clear and honest speaker on the now raging issue of,

Racism,sexism,Men,Women and history.



I think MSNBC should seek her out to replace Imus the Blow-Hard.



I did check out the site,

Urban Dictionary



I must say I am out of the loop when it comes to how vile

"we" have  allowed our citizens to refer to one another with out protest.

A new baseline has to be drawn.



Women deserve better!



Weather it is a Women in Chicago, Sudan or Saudi Arabia.



Eyes have to be opened and changes must be forced.



The Womens Basketball team are displaying the Right Stuff.



Women should demand as much and nothing less granted.

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"nappy-headed hos"

The Rutgers female basketball players called "nappy-headed hos" by Don Imus are ready to voice their opinions on the remarks that led CBS Radio and MSNBC to suspend his morning talk show for two weeks.

Totally out of bounds, and totally typical of Imus at his crappiest.

I never liked Imus much.
Mostly his holier than thou attitude and the host of half-ass-ed guys he had on around and supporting him.
They all were lowest common denominator type agenda journalism.
Always forcing out a jib-jab to be sarcastic or cock radio humor by put-down, politics.

To hear Imus say today, that his show is basic comedy show took me back a little.
He has always made a point of making a political point.Pundit forced feeding Cable News.
So, now he says he is sorry, basically, you-all are taking me way to serious?

Sorry Imus, not only are you getting old.
Your shtick is too.
I hope the advertisers remove their support. The only thing that will get the show canceled.

Watch out Rosie is looking for a spot! MSNBC would be smart to look that way.

Capmmunisim=> Dead Pets

In the wake of the latest incidents of Guinea pig consumerism.

A circumstance in which, not only has the Pet Food Industry revealed itself as a irresponsible mega-corporation.

But, the ugly truth of 90 odd pet products, from premium to Wal-mart grade pet food get basically all the same ingredients.

Ingredients from the lowest common denominater. i.e. China .

Wheat field that have the lowest[if any] regulation or inspection.

All to generate the highest profit possible.

The End Justifies, The Means.

Sound familiar?

Capitalist / Communism => Capmmunism


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalism

You’re On Candid Camera

http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=190314&format=&page=1

IMHO:

During a Hospital stay.

Should a patient or a child's parents have the right to put a nanny camera in the patients' room?

I think they should no matter what the hospital thinks about the rights of the Doctors and employees.

Should it be videoed secretly? Why not.

The people coming into the room are preforming a service.

Which is being paid for.

The hospital is responsible for the conduct of everyone that goes into that room.

Accountability, is the only thing that is being checked on.

And that is a good thing.

Get Use To It.

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This One's for You...

if you have any doubts, this is what Bush thinks of the 68% of folks that think he is not doing a good job.

Unforgettable Elephants Nature [PBS]

Wildlife cameraman Martyn Colbeck shares his insights and footage of African elephants that he has captured over a 15-year span.

An incredible show, elephants are such a great species.
The Earth Series last week and last night about Par ire Dogs and the loss of the Prairies was great also.
TV worth watching

Ann Coulter's Face on Toilet Paper

clipped from gigglesugar.com

GiggleSugar Exclusive! Product of the Day: Ann Coulter Toilet Paper

I think I speak for most people (no matter what their politics), when I say that Ann Coulter just needs to shut her pie hole. Her hate speech, poorly disguised as political commentary or "jokes," should get no more attention from mainstream media. C'mon now--Coulter's not serious enough to be a political commentator and not funny enough to be a comedian. Since it's unlikely she's going away as long as we take her seriously, I say we should stop talking back--and start wiping.

The Galloping Beaver: Before you eat that USDA Prime steak, read this.

The Galloping Beaver: Before you eat that USDA Prime steak, read this.

Psychiatric Office Answering Machine

This is quite funny.

give it a listen.

http://www.maxusability.com/test/Psychiatric_Office_Answering_Machine.mp3

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Bull SH$T BINGO

http://www.jibjab.com/jokebox/jokebox/jibjab/id/556325/jokeid/125690

A perpective April 17, 1971-2001

Saturday, April 17, 1971

Top News Headlines This Week:

Apr 17 - Egypt, Libya & Syria form federation (FAR) Apr 17 - People's Republic Bangladesh forms, under sheik Mujib ur-Rahman Apr 18 - Gavaskar makes 220 in 2nd inning v WI after 124 in 1st Apr 18 - Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Raleigh Golf Classic Apr 19 - Russia launches its 1st Salyut space station Apr 19 - Sierra Leone becomes a republic (Natl Day)

UTop Songs for 1971

Knock Three Times by Dawn
Maggie May by Rod Stewart
How Can You Mend a Broken Heart by Bee Gees
Go Away Little Girl by Donny Osmond
Joy to the World by Three Dog Night
Family Affair by Sly & the Family Stone
It's Too Late by Carole King
One Bad Apple by Osmonds
Brand New Key by Melanie
Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves by Cher

1971 Prices
Bread: $0.25/loaf
Milk: $1.32/gal
Eggs: $1.18/doz
Car: $3,742
Gas: $0.36/gal

US President
Richard M. Nixon
US Vice President
Spiro T. Agnew


Academy Award Winners

Best Picture: The French Connection
Directed By William Friedkin
Best Actor: Gene Hackman
in The French Connection
Best Actress: Jane Fonda
in Klute


House: $28,300
Stamp: $0.08/ea
Avg Income: $11,583/yr
Min Wage: $1.60/hr
DOW Avg: 890

On TV in 1971

Adam-12 Hawaii Five-0 The Odd Couple
All in the Family The Mary Tyler Moore Show The Brady Bunch
The Carol Burnett Show Columbo Mission: Impossible
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Hot New Toys in 1971

Mastermind Split-Level Aggravation Stay Alive
Kicktail Skateboard
Top Books in 1971
The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Cromer Byars Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner
A Theory of Justice by John Rawls
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Friday, April 17, 1981

Top News Headlines This Week:

Apr 17 - Isle Potvin's 3 playoff power-play goals tie NHL record vs Oilers Apr 17 - Ranger's Anders Hedberg is 2nd to score on a Stanley Cup penalty shot Apr 18 - Pawtucket & Rochester start a 33-inning baseball game Apr 19 - Beth Daniel wins LPGA Florida Lady Citrus Golf Apr 19 - Oakland A's runs record to 11-0 Apr 19 - Rochester Red Wings & Pawtucket Red Sox play to 2-2 tie in 32


Top Songs for 1981


Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield
Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates
9 to 5 by Dolly Parton
Physical by Olivia Newton-John
Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates
Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
Arthur's Theme by Christopher Cross
I Love a Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt
Rapture by Blondie


1981 Prices
Bread: $0.53/loaf
Milk: $1.69/gal
Eggs: $1.26/doz
Car: $8,910
Gas: $1.35/gal

S Preside Unt
Ronald Reagan
US Vice President
George Bush


Academy Award Winners

Best Picture: Chariots Of Fire

Best Actor: Henry Fonda
in On Golden Pond
Best Actress: Katharine Hepburn
in On Golden Pond


House: $83,000
Stamp: $0.18/ea
Avg Income: $25,838/yr
Min Wage: $3.35/hr
DOW Avg: 875


On TV in 1981
Soap CHiPs Taxi
Magnum P.I. Dallas WKRP in Cincinnati
Charlie's Angels Hill Street Blues Laverne & Shirley
Three's Company


Top Books in 1981
The Gate of Heavenly Peace by Jonathan D. Spence Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie
The Mismeasure of Man by Stephen Jay Gould Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991


Top News Headlines This Week:

Apr 17 - T J Balonek discovers asteroid #6452 Johneuller Apr 17 - Dow Jones closes for 1st time over 3,000 Apr 17 - Railroad workers go on strike in the US Apr 18 - Census Bureau said it failed to count up to 63 million in 1990 census Apr 18 - John Stockton breaks his own NBA season assist record at 1,136 Apr 18 - Congress ends railroad worker 1 day strike


Top Songs for 1991

Unbelievable by EMF
I Wanna Sex You Up by Color Me Badd
One More Try by Timmy T.
I Like the Way by Hi-Five
I Do It for You by Bryan Adams
The First Time by Surface
Gonna Make You Sweat by C & C Music Factory
Rush, Rush by Paula Abdul
More Than Words by Extreme
Baby Baby by Amy Grant


1991 Prices
Bread: $0.71/loaf
Milk: $2.18/gal
Eggs: $1.31/doz
Car: $16,083
Gas: $1.20/gal


US President
George Bush
US Vice President
J. Danforth Quayle


Academy Award Winners

Best Picture: The Silence Of The Lambs
Directed By Jonathan Demme
Best Actor: Anthony Hopkins
in The Silence Of The Lambs
Best Actress: Jodie Foster
in The Silence Of The Lambs


Cost

House: $147,200
Stamp: $0.29/ea
Avg Income: $43,237/yr
Min Wage: $4.25/hr
DOW Avg: 3,169

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On Tuesday, April 17, 2001 [My Birthday]

Top News Headlines This Week:

Jun 21 - Total solar eclipse in Madagascar-Atl Ocean (4m56s) Aug 12 - 38th Walker Cup: Sep 9 - 115th US Womens Tennis Sep 10 - 38th Walker Cup: Feb 9 - XIX Winter Olympics opens in Salt Lake City Utah/Quebec City Feb 24 - XIX winter olympics closes in Salt Lake City Utah/Quebec City

Top Songs for 2001

Music by Madonna
Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche) by 98 Degrees
Desert Rose by Sting Featuring Cheb Mami
1.2.3. by El Simbolo
Who Let the Dogs Out by Baha Men
Rock DJ by Robbie Williams
Superhero by Sky
Stronger by Britney Spears
She Bangs by Ricky Martin
Can't Fight the Moonlight by Leann Rimes


2001 Prices
Bread: $0.98/loaf
Milk: $2.85/gal
Eggs: $1.40/doz
Car: $21,012
House: $210,000
Avg Income: $68,300/yr
Min Wage: $5.85/hr

US President
George W. Bush
US Vice President
Dick Cheney


People born on April 17
1951 - Olivia Hussey Buenos Aires, actress (Romeo & Juliet, Death on Nile)
1923 - Harry Reasoner Dakota City Iowa, newscaster (60 Minutes, ABC, CBS)
1894 - Nikita S Khrushchev Soviet leader (1953-64)


On TV in 2001

Frasier N.Y.P.D. Blue Friends
Survivor Who Wants to be a Millionaire? ER
Homicide: Life on the Street Big Brother Law & Order
The X-Files

Unleashing the IdeaVirus

D/Led free PDF e-book from Seth Godin
200 pages will read asap....

Get ur own copy at

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OK, Time to get your Glasses Fixed...

No Matter how many times I look at this, I can not explain it. Can you?
What is going on here?

The Cat's Meow

This is Hilarious !
I can so see this happening to a hapless dog, Doing his best in a embarassing position.

Diane, A Shaded View on Fashion: DINO DINCO : DOES YOUR CARPET MATCH YOUR DRAPES?

Diane, A Shaded View on Fashion: DINO DINCO : DOES YOUR CARPET MATCH YOUR DRAPES?

Strange World of Fashion...

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Just one more reason to look up.
200K light years across...
a mere 60 million light years away
ultimately forming a Black Hole..

Mar 12-25 07 Activities

So this is my Google Calendar of activity for the week;
Just to do a "Week in Review" I guess. Possibly to draw something from the week, just to see where the Time Goes?


Do Not know if this will be legible in blog or if it is just an image of my calendar?
As it turns out the image it legible when you click on it. Thats good but then I can not comment on it, as is, so in the future I will have to record all comments remotely and paste into post I suppose.
March 19=> 25th observations:

• Made enough French Toast to last a week or more?
• Picked Glenn up at Logan/ he had stories to tell.
• Coast Gard had to come rescue a crew mate.
• Almost Wiping out million dollar vessels going thru InterCoastal.
• Getting Blasted and putting 3 feet of fresh water in the tugboat.
• Watched a couple movies, watching DVD's during the day doesn't do much for me.
• Out and About all week.
  

March 12=> March 18 Observations

• On Tuesday it was 70* and two days later we had a Snow Storm, that dropped 13" of cement snow on us.
• Ate breakfast well all week.
• Had Sinus/Sleeping problems 1st of the week.
• Spent $50 on eating out.
• Could have bought alot of boiled dinners at home for the $30 I spent two days in a row.
• But St Pat's day is once a year...
• I got excited about seeing the Red Sox on TV again, but they are not on since Comcast took over Adelphia?
• Roasted Green Coffee outside on the deck.
• With the breeze and ambient temperature, I suspect the pan couldn't stay hot enough[300*].
• Although the coffee beans didn't "crack" like I wanted them to.
• The coffee in the morning taste fine.
• As usual, heavy TV time during the week 9pm-11pm
• Worked on a MindMap for "caribfish.com" website. Need feedback from GlennT

Wussiest Movies of 2006

I felt this was a particularly wussy year for movies.
BORAT? Come on, people. Haven't you had enough of the gutter comedy.
Please draw the Line..........Some Where..
Sequels/Remakes.......Hang it up Rocky.......That face can not take another stretch, same with the movie.
What a waste of ass in seat.
And whats the deal with God, Gays and Animated films with adult sub-context.
And YOU TUBE wasting gobs of 5 minute clips of humanities precious life force.
Talk about finding a needle in the proverbial haystack.
There were so many wussy films made this year, you might as well just give em all awards.