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Under the Radar
Author: BobR
Date: 12/10/2008 13:29:11
I spent most of yesterday deep in the salt mine. As a result, I am felling somewhat disconnected from the news. Naturally, I've seen and read all the hubbub about Blagojevich trying to auction the IL Senate seat. In fact, that's just about all I've seen. It would seem to be a natural topic for today, but it's been so thoroughly covered that I didn't feel I could add much to the mix.
So instead, I thought I'd post some of the things that you might have missed yesterday amid all the noise circulating around the Illinois Governor's office. From the serious to the silly, here are some news tidbits that might have flown under your radar...
Bush tries to hold auto bailout hostage for FTA with Columbia... which favors companies over Colombians:
Why is this so important? Human rights are more important than business. Just ask the ghosts in Argentina...
Human bones found in Argentina detention center confirm torture deaths:
Let's bring the International news a little closer to home. In fact, let's give it a place to set up shop. In the category of "jaw dropping":
Fed approves Chinese bank to operate in the U.S.:
It's like a "hidden pictures" drawing. How many things can you find wrong with that story and the Fed's decision?....
Bush says Bible probably not "literally true":
Holy cow (pun intended)! Do the fundies know about this? Would they have supported him in 2000 and 2004 if they knew this? Wow....
And finally:
Larry Craig loses appeal:
Alrighty! Now that you're better informed, you can impress your friends and coworkers with these little newsbits - tasty, yet less fattening!
So instead, I thought I'd post some of the things that you might have missed yesterday amid all the noise circulating around the Illinois Governor's office. From the serious to the silly, here are some news tidbits that might have flown under your radar...
Bush tries to hold auto bailout hostage for FTA with Columbia... which favors companies over Colombians:
The U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Colombia is back in the spotlight, after President Bush allegedly conditioned his support for a bailout of the auto industry on the Democrats dropping their opposition to the FTA.
For months, the FTA has been tied up in Congress due to concerns over Colombia’s atrocious human rights record. Until now, the debate has centered on the many deaths suffered by labor leaders at the hands of government and paramilitary forces.
At the behest of U.S. organized labor, President-elect Barack Obama, during his Presidential campaign, repeatedly denounced the FTA suggesting that it would increase violence against Colombian labor activists.
Yet President Bush refuses to give up, despite a Colombian nationwide referendum on the FTA in 2005 that 98% of Colombians voted against.
Why is this so important? Human rights are more important than business. Just ask the ghosts in Argentina...
Human bones found in Argentina detention center confirm torture deaths:
Inside a once-secret detention center where political dissidents were tortured and killed during Argentina's dictatorship 25 years ago, forensic anthropologists have discovered a pit containing 10,000 bone fragments.
The first discovery of human remains inside a detention center confirms the testimonies of hundreds of survivors who have said for years that authorities tortured, killed and burned the bodies of political opponents, they said Tuesday.
"This scientifically confirms the testimonies of the detained," said Luis Fondebrider, a forensic anthropologist who helped uncover the remains inside the former detention center in La Plata known as Arana.
The 10,000 bone fragments were unearthed between February and September, and on Tuesday Fondebrider and his team announced that the remains were human. Now months of laboratory work is needed to determine even the minimum number of bodies that were destroyed in the pit.
Let's bring the International news a little closer to home. In fact, let's give it a place to set up shop. In the category of "jaw dropping":
Fed approves Chinese bank to operate in the U.S.:
The US Federal Reserve said Monday it had authorized China Construction Bank, a leading Chinese state bank, to operate in the United States.
The proposed New York City branch of CCB "would engage in wholesale deposit-taking, lending, trade finance, and other banking services," the Fed said in a statement.
The US central bank recalled that China Construction Bank Corporation ( CCB ) is 57.0 percent owned by the Chinese state, 19.7 percent by US banking group Bank of America and 5.7 percent by Temasek Holdings, a sovereign wealth fund owned by the government of Singapore. The remainder of the capital is publicly traded.
It's like a "hidden pictures" drawing. How many things can you find wrong with that story and the Fed's decision?....
Bush says Bible probably not "literally true":
US President George W. Bush said in an interview Monday that the Bible is "probably not" literally true and that a belief that God created the world is compatible with the theory of evolution.
"I think you can have both," Bush, who leaves office January 20, told ABC television, adding "You're getting me way out of my lane here. I'm just a simple president."
Holy cow (pun intended)! Do the fundies know about this? Would they have supported him in 2000 and 2004 if they knew this? Wow....
And finally:
Larry Craig loses appeal:
Idaho Sen. Larry Craig has lost his latest attempt to withdraw his guilty plea in the Minneapolis airport men's room sex sting that effectively ended his Senate career.
A three-judge panel of the Minnesota Court of Appeals on Tuesday rejected the Republican's bid to toss out his disorderly conduct conviction.
Craig still has the option of appealing to the Minnesota Supreme Court, and he said Tuesday he was considering future options.
Alrighty! Now that you're better informed, you can impress your friends and coworkers with these little newsbits - tasty, yet less fattening!
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 14:07:41
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 14:07:41
Morning :hug:
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 14:18:10
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 14:18:10
did everyone oversleep or are they locked in the proverbial salt mines this morning?
Comment by 
Raine on 12/10/2008 14:28:09
Raine on 12/10/2008 14:28:09
:coffee: Good morning everyone!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/10/2008 14:29:59
Scoopster on 12/10/2008 14:29:59
Morning.. I'm here just going over some lists people have started putting together of the best albums of this year, looking for good new music to add to my iPod collection.
Comment by 
BobR on 12/10/2008 14:33:58
BobR on 12/10/2008 14:33:58
morning... :coffee:
Hey Mala - I noticed that the FourFreedoms FaceCrack group has the link to the old blog. Can you change that to the new blog?
Hey Mala - I noticed that the FourFreedoms FaceCrack group has the link to the old blog. Can you change that to the new blog?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 14:34:59
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 14:34:59
Sure thing :D
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 14:36:32
Raine on 12/10/2008 14:36:32
The Stupid NYT article.
Let me get this straight... Obama supported an Ethics bill so that somehow makes him culpable for the gov breaking the law?
:huh:
Let me get this straight... Obama supported an Ethics bill so that somehow makes him culpable for the gov breaking the law?
:huh:
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 14:39:01
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 14:39:01
done and done
Comment by Scoopster on 12/10/2008 14:39:36
Scoopster on 12/10/2008 14:39:36
Comment by 
starling310 on 12/10/2008 14:39:54
starling310 on 12/10/2008 14:39:54
Morning. I had to turn on my desk fan it is so muggy in my office.
Crazy New England weather.
Crazy New England weather.
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/10/2008 14:40:00
TriSec on 12/10/2008 14:40:00
Bah, today is my heavy meeting day. Probably won't have much chance to come back through until after lunch....
Comment by starling310 on 12/10/2008 14:55:50
starling310 on 12/10/2008 14:55:50
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 14:55:50
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 14:55:50
Did Sanchez just out Chris to the radio fans?
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 14:56:26
Raine on 12/10/2008 14:56:26
Comment by starling310 on 12/10/2008 14:56:48
It sure sounded like it.
And, Momma jumped in rather quickly.
starling310 on 12/10/2008 14:56:48
Quote by wickedpam:
Did Sanchez just out Chris to the radio fans?
It sure sounded like it.
And, Momma jumped in rather quickly.
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 14:57:12
he came very very close to it. Chris did not sound pleased.
Raine on 12/10/2008 14:57:12
Quote by wickedpam:
Did Sanchez just out Chris to the radio fans?
Comment by 
m-hadley on 12/10/2008 15:02:40
m-hadley on 12/10/2008 15:02:40
Mornin' 4Fers :coffee:
:hug:
That's all I got today...
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
That's all I got today...
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:03:36
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:03:36
Got that feeling too. I mean it's not a hugh secret if you listen close or have any online contact.
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 15:06:40
Raine on 12/10/2008 15:06:40
Wow, Blago wanted to shake down Warren Buffet.
You know, in hindsight, he could have simply asked for some of the bailout money. It would have been so much easier.
You know, in hindsight, he could have simply asked for some of the bailout money. It would have been so much easier.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:08:48
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:08:48
:dance:
Comment by 
Random on 12/10/2008 15:11:30
Random on 12/10/2008 15:11:30
Quantum of Solace Sucked.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:12:40
have not seen it - but in the ads Daniel Craig looked hawt!
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:12:40
Quote by Random:
Quantum of Solace Sucked.
have not seen it - but in the ads Daniel Craig looked hawt!
Comment by BobR on 12/10/2008 15:13:43
um no, people were NOT bashing her for her "sincerity", we were bashing her for her stupidity...
BobR on 12/10/2008 15:13:43
Quote by Raine:
Mcain made him feel dirty.
“Sarah Palin is absolutely the real deal,” he said. "With Sarah Palin, I don't want to say I felt a presence but she definitely had energy and she definitely went to work for American people, and it disgusts me on how often they try to bash her just for her sincerity..."
um no, people were NOT bashing her for her "sincerity", we were bashing her for her stupidity...
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 15:16:42
yes...hot...if you don't mind watching erratic editing, long drawn out story, and shitty opening credits/song.
Random on 12/10/2008 15:16:42
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
Quantum of Solace Sucked.
have not seen it - but in the ads Daniel Craig looked hawt!
yes...hot...if you don't mind watching erratic editing, long drawn out story, and shitty opening credits/song.
Comment by starling310 on 12/10/2008 15:18:06
starling310 on 12/10/2008 15:18:06
Oh Damien. . .
He probably just set off a slew of "I'm from ( blank ) so I'm responsible for ( blank ) " calls.
He probably just set off a slew of "I'm from ( blank ) so I'm responsible for ( blank ) " calls.
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 15:20:03
"I'm from Florida, so I'm responsible for pedophile Congressman."
Random on 12/10/2008 15:20:03
Quote by starling310:
Oh Damien. . .
He probably just set off a slew of "I'm from ( blank ) so I'm responsible for ( blank ) " calls.
"I'm from Florida, so I'm responsible for pedophile Congressman."
Comment by BobR on 12/10/2008 15:23:58
"I'm from Palmyra, NY, so I'm responsible for every Mormon on the planet."
"I'm from Atlanta, so I'm responsible for Michael Vick's dogfighting."
BobR on 12/10/2008 15:23:58
Quote by starling310:
Oh Damien. . .
He probably just set off a slew of "I'm from ( blank ) so I'm responsible for ( blank ) " calls.
"I'm from Palmyra, NY, so I'm responsible for every Mormon on the planet."
"I'm from Atlanta, so I'm responsible for Michael Vick's dogfighting."
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 15:24:34
Raine on 12/10/2008 15:24:34
Savannah Ford Dealer goes after *Rice Ready* cars.
Now what is very interesting about this little bit of ignorance?
Guess where Toyotas are made?
What an idiot maroon.
Now what is very interesting about this little bit of ignorance?
Guess where Toyotas are made?
What an idiot maroon.
Comment by BobR on 12/10/2008 15:24:45
Definitely Blago... Spitzer only screwed over his wife.
BobR on 12/10/2008 15:24:45
Quote by Random:
Worst Governer of '08
Blago or Spitzer?
Definitely Blago... Spitzer only screwed over his wife.
Comment by starling310 on 12/10/2008 15:26:34
Bobber, please don't encourage this behavior.
starling310 on 12/10/2008 15:26:34
Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
Oh Damien. . .
He probably just set off a slew of "I'm from ( blank ) so I'm responsible for ( blank ) " calls.
"I'm from Palmyra, NY, so I'm responsible for every Mormon on the planet."
"I'm from Atlanta, so I'm responsible for Michael Vick's dogfighting."
Bobber, please don't encourage this behavior.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:27:16
but he's hot. I mean, hell, I wanted to see Australia just for the part where Hugh Jackman took off his shirt. *sigh* hotness can outweigh shitty movie
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:27:16
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
Quantum of Solace Sucked.
have not seen it - but in the ads Daniel Craig looked hawt!
yes...hot...if you don't mind watching erratic editing, long drawn out story, and shitty opening credits/song.
but he's hot. I mean, hell, I wanted to see Australia just for the part where Hugh Jackman took off his shirt. *sigh* hotness can outweigh shitty movie
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 15:28:10
...you didn't click and/or read the story...did you?
Random on 12/10/2008 15:28:10
Quote by BobR:Quote by Random:
Worst Governer of '08
Blago or Spitzer?
Definitely Blago... Spitzer only screwed over his wife.
...you didn't click and/or read the story...did you?
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 15:28:31
...I have lost all respect for you.
Random on 12/10/2008 15:28:31
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
Quantum of Solace Sucked.
have not seen it - but in the ads Daniel Craig looked hawt!
yes...hot...if you don't mind watching erratic editing, long drawn out story, and shitty opening credits/song.
but he's hot. I mean, hell, I wanted to see Australia just for the part where Hugh Jackman took off his shirt. *sigh* hotness can outweigh shitty movie
...I have lost all respect for you.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:30:02
Don't tell me guys don't go see some movies just to see Angelina Jolie nearly naked. Puh-lease.
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:30:02
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
Quantum of Solace Sucked.
have not seen it - but in the ads Daniel Craig looked hawt!
yes...hot...if you don't mind watching erratic editing, long drawn out story, and shitty opening credits/song.
but he's hot. I mean, hell, I wanted to see Australia just for the part where Hugh Jackman took off his shirt. *sigh* hotness can outweigh shitty movie
...I have lost all respect for you.
Don't tell me guys don't go see some movies just to see Angelina Jolie nearly naked. Puh-lease.
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 15:32:50
Caribou Barbie... ;)
Raine on 12/10/2008 15:32:50
Quote by Random:Quote by BobR:Quote by Random:
Worst Governer of '08
Blago or Spitzer?
Definitely Blago... Spitzer only screwed over his wife.
...you didn't click and/or read the story...did you?
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 15:36:13
Guys yes...me no.
So i can loose respect for people who do.
Random on 12/10/2008 15:36:13
Quote by wickedpam:
Don't tell me guys don't go see some movies just to see Angelina Jolie nearly naked. Puh-lease.
Guys yes...me no.
So i can loose respect for people who do.
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 15:38:17
Random on 12/10/2008 15:38:17
Wait...my connection flickered a bit...but did someone say Blago is a nice guy and don't want him to go to jail?
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 15:38:55
Random on 12/10/2008 15:38:55
THE CHRISTMAS STORY SUCKS!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:39:50
Not all movies are bastions of greatness, movie fluff is always needed.
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:39:50
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Don't tell me guys don't go see some movies just to see Angelina Jolie nearly naked. Puh-lease.
Guys yes...me no.
So i can loose respect for people who do.
Not all movies are bastions of greatness, movie fluff is always needed.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/10/2008 15:40:05
Scoopster on 12/10/2008 15:40:05
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:40:29
I'm not a fan of the movie either but I wouldn't go that far.
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:40:29
Quote by Random:
THE CHRISTMAS STORY SUCKS!
I'm not a fan of the movie either but I wouldn't go that far.
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 15:43:06
I would. It's not funny. It's dull. Please stop playing it every Christmas.
Course it can also be noted that the story is heavily reliant on it's time period and the experience of that time period. I am not of that time period.
Random on 12/10/2008 15:43:06
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
THE CHRISTMAS STORY SUCKS!
I'm not a fan of the movie either but I wouldn't go that far.
I would. It's not funny. It's dull. Please stop playing it every Christmas.
Course it can also be noted that the story is heavily reliant on it's time period and the experience of that time period. I am not of that time period.
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 15:43:51
Doesn't mean one should see a really truly shitty movie to see topless people.
Random on 12/10/2008 15:43:51
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Don't tell me guys don't go see some movies just to see Angelina Jolie nearly naked. Puh-lease.
Guys yes...me no.
So i can loose respect for people who do.
Not all movies are bastions of greatness, movie fluff is always needed.
Doesn't mean one should see a really truly shitty movie to see topless people.
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 15:49:19
Raine on 12/10/2008 15:49:19
if someone is bi-sexual can they just work half a day today?
Comment by BobR on 12/10/2008 15:49:21
No I didn't. BFD.
Palin may have been the worst presidential candidate, but I still think Blago is a more blatantly corrupt governor. He has certainly hurt Democrats in general and Obama in particular more than Palin could ever dream of.
BobR on 12/10/2008 15:49:21
Quote by Random:
...you didn't click and/or read the story...did you?
No I didn't. BFD.
Palin may have been the worst presidential candidate, but I still think Blago is a more blatantly corrupt governor. He has certainly hurt Democrats in general and Obama in particular more than Palin could ever dream of.
Comment by BobR on 12/10/2008 15:51:13
It's a little before my time period as well, but I still love it.
I guess some people have trouble with movies that don't have martial arts... :rolleyes2:
BobR on 12/10/2008 15:51:13
Quote by Random:
I would. It's not funny. It's dull. Please stop playing it every Christmas.
Course it can also be noted that the story is heavily reliant on it's time period and the experience of that time period. I am not of that time period.
It's a little before my time period as well, but I still love it.
I guess some people have trouble with movies that don't have martial arts... :rolleyes2:
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 15:51:31
I'm just poking fun...geez, no need to go on a tirade.
Random on 12/10/2008 15:51:31
Quote by BobR:Quote by Random:
...you didn't click and/or read the story...did you?
No I didn't. BFD.
Palin may have been the worst presidential candidate, but I still think Blago is a more blatantly corrupt governor. He has certainly hurt Democrats in general and Obama in particular more than Palin could ever dream of.
I'm just poking fun...geez, no need to go on a tirade.
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 15:52:05
Are you purposefully trying to insult me now.
Random on 12/10/2008 15:52:05
Quote by BobR:Quote by Random:
I would. It's not funny. It's dull. Please stop playing it every Christmas.
Course it can also be noted that the story is heavily reliant on it's time period and the experience of that time period. I am not of that time period.
It's a little before my time period as well, but I still love it.
I guess some people have trouble with movies that don't have martial arts... :rolleyes2:
Are you purposefully trying to insult me now.
Comment by BobR on 12/10/2008 15:52:08
exactly, especially since the internet has whatever you want in that regard for free.
BobR on 12/10/2008 15:52:08
Quote by Random:
Doesn't mean one should see a really truly shitty movie to see topless people.
exactly, especially since the internet has whatever you want in that regard for free.
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/10/2008 15:54:16
That's what porn is for.
livingonli on 12/10/2008 15:54:16
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Don't tell me guys don't go see some movies just to see Angelina Jolie nearly naked. Puh-lease.
Guys yes...me no.
So i can loose respect for people who do.
Not all movies are bastions of greatness, movie fluff is always needed.
Doesn't mean one should see a really truly shitty movie to see topless people.
That's what porn is for.
Comment by livingonli on 12/10/2008 15:55:29
livingonli on 12/10/2008 15:55:29
Good morning everyone. 
I feel like crap today. I had one of those nights where I slept off and on. I felt like I didn't sleep at all, just lied in bed.
I feel like crap today. I had one of those nights where I slept off and on. I felt like I didn't sleep at all, just lied in bed.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:56:40
That is a completely different animal.
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:56:40
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Don't tell me guys don't go see some movies just to see Angelina Jolie nearly naked. Puh-lease.
Guys yes...me no.
So i can loose respect for people who do.
Not all movies are bastions of greatness, movie fluff is always needed.
Doesn't mean one should see a really truly shitty movie to see topless people.
That's what porn is for.
That is a completely different animal.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:57:44
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 15:57:44
Or its a broach or a tradacdyle
Comment by livingonli on 12/10/2008 16:08:42
livingonli on 12/10/2008 16:08:42
It's now 58 degrees here this morning and then another cold front moves in.
Comment by livingonli on 12/10/2008 16:11:37
When I went to see Lizz Winstead Monday night, the guest was Michael Musto and while discussing outing he made a comment about some people are sort of out so that everyone who knows them knows that they are gay but that person will still not publicly come out. His example was Jodie Foster who after finally acknowledging her partner in public shortly afterwards ended that long-time relationship.
livingonli on 12/10/2008 16:11:37
Quote by wickedpam:
Got that feeling too. I mean it's not a hugh secret if you listen close or have any online contact.
When I went to see Lizz Winstead Monday night, the guest was Michael Musto and while discussing outing he made a comment about some people are sort of out so that everyone who knows them knows that they are gay but that person will still not publicly come out. His example was Jodie Foster who after finally acknowledging her partner in public shortly afterwards ended that long-time relationship.
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 16:18:38
wait...who what when?
Random on 12/10/2008 16:18:38
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:
Got that feeling too. I mean it's not a hugh secret if you listen close or have any online contact.
When I went to see Lizz Winstead Monday night, the guest was Michael Musto and while discussing outing he made a comment about some people are sort of out so that everyone who knows them knows that they are gay but that person will still not publicly come out. His example was Jodie Foster who after finally acknowledging her partner in public shortly afterwards ended that long-time relationship.
wait...who what when?
Comment by Scoopster on 12/10/2008 16:21:29
Scoopster on 12/10/2008 16:21:29
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 16:26:23
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 16:26:23
MNRN!
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2008 16:27:31
TriSec on 12/10/2008 16:27:31
WAKE UP!
Comment by livingonli on 12/10/2008 16:30:25
She was on. I must have blinked.
livingonli on 12/10/2008 16:30:25
Quote by wickedpam:
MNRN!
She was on. I must have blinked.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 16:31:25
I'm assuming Beth in Minneapolis was her
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 16:31:25
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:
MNRN!
She was on. I must have blinked.
I'm assuming Beth in Minneapolis was her
Comment by Scoopster on 12/10/2008 16:31:34
Scoopster on 12/10/2008 16:31:34
Bush Admin last-minute changes to guest worker visas will destroy wages AND jobs for American citizens.
... I keep telling myself "just one more month", yet every day there's still a new disgusting policy that shows up. I want to fucking puke.
... I keep telling myself "just one more month", yet every day there's still a new disgusting policy that shows up. I want to fucking puke.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2008 16:43:35
wickedpam on 12/10/2008 16:43:35
I want to be a Czarina or a Baroness, or Comtessa, or Marquisa - they all sound cool
Comment by starling310 on 12/10/2008 16:58:59
Hils and Condi should have had Talapia. . . Sea Bass is not a very Eco-Friendly choice.
On another subject, I embrace my 'Sexual Jihadist' status.
starling310 on 12/10/2008 16:58:59
Hils and Condi should have had Talapia. . . Sea Bass is not a very Eco-Friendly choice. On another subject, I embrace my 'Sexual Jihadist' status.
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 17:00:04
Raine on 12/10/2008 17:00:04
NASA says it will announce 'important new findings' on dark energy during a teleconference at 1pm ET but further details were not available....
This could be interesting.
This could be interesting.
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 17:01:24
Raine on 12/10/2008 17:01:24
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 17:01:44
There is something inheantly disturbing about that comment.
Random on 12/10/2008 17:01:44
Quote by starling310:
On another subject, I embrace my 'Sexual Jihadist' status.
There is something inheantly disturbing about that comment.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/10/2008 17:27:54
Scoopster on 12/10/2008 17:27:54
ABC News is going with the line that Jesse Jackson Jr. offered Blago a mil for the Senate seat..
I'm not buyin' it.. He doesn't have that kind of money. And I severely doubt his father would front money to do this kinda thing.
I'm not buyin' it.. He doesn't have that kind of money. And I severely doubt his father would front money to do this kinda thing.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 12/10/2008 17:32:49
Chris is seriously under the impression that listeners think he's straight? He's a Flaming Mary on the air. What a nut.
Was Steph at work today?
IzzyBitz on 12/10/2008 17:32:49
Quote by wickedpam:
Got that feeling too. I mean it's not a hugh secret if you listen close or have any online contact.
Chris is seriously under the impression that listeners think he's straight? He's a Flaming Mary on the air. What a nut.Was Steph at work today?
Comment by livingonli on 12/10/2008 17:44:46
livingonli on 12/10/2008 17:44:46
Hey ya, Izzy. It was Jim Ward who was no en show today. So, they were down a voice monkey except the guy who was imitating doofus from Chicago.
Comment by livingonli on 12/10/2008 17:51:11
livingonli on 12/10/2008 17:51:11
How many people find it odd to hear the Ronnie Deutch ad on KPHX?
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 17:56:18
Raine on 12/10/2008 17:56:18
For the record I am candidate #3,945. I have been told by the AG tha tI am not a target of any investigation.
Is that Clear?
Is that Clear?
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 18:14:16
Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 18:14:16
Hello from the Study Bunker.
:clambers back down ladder: :seals and locks study bunker door:
:clambers back down ladder: :seals and locks study bunker door:
Comment by IzzyBitz on 12/10/2008 18:15:55
Hey Livin!
So I guess it was Day Without A Straight on the SMS.
Lizz Winstead was on Comedy Central this morning doing standup, but I forgot to watch.
IzzyBitz on 12/10/2008 18:15:55
Quote by livingonli:
Hey ya, Izzy. It was Jim Ward who was no en show today. So, they were down a voice monkey except the guy who was imitating doofus from Chicago.
Hey Livin!
So I guess it was Day Without A Straight on the SMS.
Lizz Winstead was on Comedy Central this morning doing standup, but I forgot to watch.
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2008 18:25:48
Well damn, I heard about that on the news this morning...
TriSec on 12/10/2008 18:25:48
Well damn, I heard about that on the news this morning...
Comment by livingonli on 12/10/2008 18:27:49
I missed that one. It probably was an older one. She was doing some stand-up last week in the city with some of her friends but I was working that night.
livingonli on 12/10/2008 18:27:49
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by livingonli:
Hey ya, Izzy. It was Jim Ward who was no en show today. So, they were down a voice monkey except the guy who was imitating doofus from Chicago.
Hey Livin!
So I guess it was Day Without A Straight on the SMS.
Lizz Winstead was on Comedy Central this morning doing standup, but I forgot to watch.
I missed that one. It probably was an older one. She was doing some stand-up last week in the city with some of her friends but I was working that night.
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 18:32:44
Raine on 12/10/2008 18:32:44
Day without a straight? Now that's damn funny Izzy!!! 
Comment by IzzyBitz on 12/10/2008 18:37:44
But, but, there is sunshine, rainbows and magical fairy dust over his head. He can't quit now!
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I must say this guy gets the Biggest Set of Balls award of all time. Narcissistic crazy balls, but balls nonetheless.
IzzyBitz on 12/10/2008 18:37:44
Quote by Raine:
PE Obama calls for Bloago to resign.
But, but, there is sunshine, rainbows and magical fairy dust over his head. He can't quit now!
aI must say this guy gets the Biggest Set of Balls award of all time. Narcissistic crazy balls, but balls nonetheless.
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 18:55:39
::: The Donald ::: Huuuuuge. Huuuuuge.
Raine on 12/10/2008 18:55:39
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Raine:
PE Obama calls for Bloago to resign.
But, but, there is sunshine, rainbows and magical fairy dust over his head. He can't quit now!
I must say this guy gets the Biggest Set of Balls award of all time. Narcissistic crazy balls, but balls nonetheless.
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 19:17:29
Random on 12/10/2008 19:17:29
Random with a random story
Well, not random...just...I don't know...I...
eh...I'm not in the mood to do this crap.
Well, not random...just...I don't know...I...
eh...I'm not in the mood to do this crap.
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 19:18:31
*coughs*
Random on 12/10/2008 19:18:31
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by wickedpam:
Got that feeling too. I mean it's not a hugh secret if you listen close or have any online contact.
Was Steph at work today?
*coughs*
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 19:20:43
Can you remind me to read it later?
Raine on 12/10/2008 19:20:43
Quote by Random:
Random with a random story
Well, not random...just...I don't know...I...
eh...I'm not in the mood to do this crap.
Can you remind me to read it later?
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 19:23:37
eh...you don't have to worry about it.
Random on 12/10/2008 19:23:37
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
Random with a random story
Well, not random...just...I don't know...I...
eh...I'm not in the mood to do this crap.
Can you remind me to read it later?
eh...you don't have to worry about it.
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 19:46:53
Raine on 12/10/2008 19:46:53
Hey I am trying to design a holiday card here! I DO want to read it.
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 19:52:37
Random on 12/10/2008 19:52:37
I'm not saying you don't.
I'm just in a depressed mood...
I'm just in a depressed mood...
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2008 19:54:50
TriSec on 12/10/2008 19:54:50
Me want COOKIE!
munch bite eat chew rip tear shred *urp*
munch bite eat chew rip tear shred *urp*
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 20:01:01
Raine on 12/10/2008 20:01:01
OMG... I freaked out for a moment when I saw this picture.
If it wasn't for the snow, and the spot on that dog, I would swear it was Kizzie.
(back to research)
If it wasn't for the snow, and the spot on that dog, I would swear it was Kizzie.
(back to research)
Comment by livingonli on 12/10/2008 20:13:20
livingonli on 12/10/2008 20:13:20
And time to go to the salt mine.
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2008 20:15:10
TriSec on 12/10/2008 20:15:10
[more Titanic geekery]
Well, skimming the passenger list the other night, I noticed the name Washington A. Roebling II (not saved), so I did some digging today and my suspicion was correct.
Ah, but what precipitated this level of dorkery on behalf of Your Loyal TriSec? Well, about two weeks ago was the anniversary of the "Portland Storm" and that got me thinking about shipwrecks again, so I've been skimming the net about some disasters, which got me thinking I hadn't read "A Night To Remember" in a long time, so I'm fully immersed in Titanica right now.
Yeah, I know there's a treatment program. I'll go back on my meds soon enough.
:peace:
Well, skimming the passenger list the other night, I noticed the name Washington A. Roebling II (not saved), so I did some digging today and my suspicion was correct.
Roebling's son Washington Roebling and his daughter-in-law Emily Warren Roebling continued his work on the Brooklyn Bridge. Roebling's 3rd son Charles Roebling designed and invented the 80 ton wire rope machine and founded the town of Roebling, New Jersey where the John A. Roebling and Sons company steel mill was built. His grandson, Washington A. Roebling, II, died on the RMS Titanic. His great-grandson, Donald Roebling was a noted philanthropist and inventor who devised the amphtrack.
Ah, but what precipitated this level of dorkery on behalf of Your Loyal TriSec? Well, about two weeks ago was the anniversary of the "Portland Storm" and that got me thinking about shipwrecks again, so I've been skimming the net about some disasters, which got me thinking I hadn't read "A Night To Remember" in a long time, so I'm fully immersed in Titanica right now.
Yeah, I know there's a treatment program. I'll go back on my meds soon enough.
:peace:
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 20:21:10
:boobs2:
Hope that helps!
or this...
Raine on 12/10/2008 20:21:10
Quote by Random:
I'm not saying you don't.
I'm just in a depressed mood...
:boobs2:
Hope that helps!
or this...
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 20:36:54
Not really...
Bout the only thing that can cheer me up is if a friend gets on soon so i can do stuff with her...
Clean stuff...honest.
Random on 12/10/2008 20:36:54
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
I'm not saying you don't.
I'm just in a depressed mood...
:boobs2:
Hope that helps!
or this...
Not really...
Bout the only thing that can cheer me up is if a friend gets on soon so i can do stuff with her...
Clean stuff...honest.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 20:37:06
I see your Cookie Monster and raise you a Trekkie Monster
"The Internet is for...PORN!"
Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 20:37:06
Quote by TriSec:
Me want COOKIE!
munch bite eat chew rip tear shred *urp*
I see your Cookie Monster and raise you a Trekkie Monster
"The Internet is for...PORN!"
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 20:39:17
Scoop you really do have too much time on your hands don't you?
Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 20:39:17
Quote by Scoopster:
Heh.. can you tell if I'm bored at work yet?
Scoop you really do have too much time on your hands don't you?
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 20:39:25
And I'm designing and building Christmas Decorations. What does that say about my mental stability.
Random on 12/10/2008 20:39:25
Quote by Raine:
Hey I am trying to design a holiday card here! I DO want to read it.
And I'm designing and building Christmas Decorations. What does that say about my mental stability.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 20:45:11
Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 20:45:11
Comment by Scoopster on 12/10/2008 20:52:10
Actually I don't, I'm backed up on work. I'm just a silly distracted boy..
Scoopster on 12/10/2008 20:52:10
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Heh.. can you tell if I'm bored at work yet?
Scoop you really do have too much time on your hands don't you?
Actually I don't, I'm backed up on work. I'm just a silly distracted boy..
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 20:58:22
Its that damn ADD, isn't it Scoop? :jingle bunch of shiny keys at Scoop:
Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 20:58:22
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Heh.. can you tell if I'm bored at work yet?
Scoop you really do have too much time on your hands don't you?
Actually I don't, I'm backed up on work. I'm just a silly distracted boy..
Its that damn ADD, isn't it Scoop? :jingle bunch of shiny keys at Scoop:
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 21:05:46
Something disturbing about selling Floridians Deep Blue Wave Knit Caps.
Random on 12/10/2008 21:05:46
Quote by Mondobubba:
In a newly blue state? Here are some gift ideas.
Something disturbing about selling Floridians Deep Blue Wave Knit Caps.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/10/2008 21:20:47
Scoopster on 12/10/2008 21:20:47
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Heh.. can you tell if I'm bored at work yet?
Scoop you really do have too much time on your hands don't you?
Actually I don't, I'm backed up on work. I'm just a silly distracted boy..
Its that damn ADD, isn't it Scoop? :jingle bunch of shiny keys at Scoop:
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 21:51:20
Raine on 12/10/2008 21:51:20
Former environment agency chief Carol Browner to be Barack Obama's White House Energy Coordinator, aide tells Reuters.
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 22:42:24
Raine on 12/10/2008 22:42:24
Wow. Obama appointees killed the blog.
Comment by Random on 12/10/2008 23:07:53
Not yet...how's the holiday card coming?
Random on 12/10/2008 23:07:53
Quote by Raine:
Wow. Obama appointees killed the blog.
Not yet...how's the holiday card coming?
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 23:21:23
It's a process....
(AKA... very slow... still trying to get the "feel" )
So many ideas... only one direction to choose. *sigh*
Raine on 12/10/2008 23:21:23
Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:
Wow. Obama appointees killed the blog.
Not yet...how's the holiday card coming?
It's a process....
(AKA... very slow... still trying to get the "feel" )
So many ideas... only one direction to choose. *sigh*
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 12/10/2008 23:22:49
velveeta jones on 12/10/2008 23:22:49
Morning all!
Opps, did I miss the morning....... AGAIN!? Darn my oversleeping.
Opps, did I miss the morning....... AGAIN!? Darn my oversleeping.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 23:31:06
Mondobubba on 12/10/2008 23:31:06
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 23:55:26
Are you kidding me? He has a Nobel Prize for his studies on Energy!
Please tell me you are kidding. PE Obama actually picked a scientist for a cabinet post!
Raine on 12/10/2008 23:55:26
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Our next Energy Secretary....
Do you have goosebumps???
Um yeah, I guess.
Please tell me you are kidding. PE Obama actually picked a scientist for a cabinet post!
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2008 23:56:13
Someone took my Valerium suggestion...
Raine on 12/10/2008 23:56:13
Quote by velveeta jones:
Morning all!
Opps, did I miss the morning....... AGAIN!? Darn my oversleeping.
Someone took my Valerium suggestion...
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/11/2008 00:07:49
I'm a little excited.
Mondobubba on 12/11/2008 00:07:49
Quote by Raine:Are you kidding me? He has a Nobel Prize for his studies on Energy!Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Our next Energy Secretary....
Do you have goosebumps???
Um yeah, I guess.
Please tell me you are kidding. PE Obama actually picked a scientist for a cabinet post!
I'm a little excited.
Comment by Random on 12/11/2008 00:12:23
Ahh...I guess i have a bit of luxury in that regard with my decorations, i get to try them all out.
Random on 12/11/2008 00:12:23
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:
Wow. Obama appointees killed the blog.
Not yet...how's the holiday card coming?
It's a process....
(AKA... very slow... still trying to get the "feel" )
So many ideas... only one direction to choose. *sigh*
Ahh...I guess i have a bit of luxury in that regard with my decorations, i get to try them all out.
Comment by Raine on 12/11/2008 00:17:54
Daym rough crowd... you still in the bunker?
From HuffPo.
Raine on 12/11/2008 00:17:54
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Are you kidding me? He has a Nobel Prize for his studies on Energy!Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Our next Energy Secretary....
Do you have goosebumps???
Um yeah, I guess.
Please tell me you are kidding. PE Obama actually picked a scientist for a cabinet post!
I'm a little excited.
Officials close to the transition team privately say that Steven Chu, a Nobel Prize winning physicist, appears to be increasingly on track to become energy secretary.
A Chinese-American, Chu is a professor of physics and molecular and cell biology at the University of California-Berkeley and has been the director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory since 2004, where he has pushed aggressively for research into alternative energy as a way to combat global warming.
It is the oldest of the Energy Department's national laboratories, but does only unclassified work and in recent years under Chu has been at the center of research into biofuels and solar technologies. Chu has been a strong advocate for the need to engage scientists in the search for ways to combat global warming by replacing fossil fuels with other energy sources such as biofuels and the sun.
From HuffPo.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/11/2008 00:30:16
Now, that is exciting. Cool!
No, I'm out of the Bunker, I have allergy medicine hang over :sleepy:
Mondobubba on 12/11/2008 00:30:16
Quote by Raine:Daym rough crowd... you still in the bunker?Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Are you kidding me? He has a Nobel Prize for his studies on Energy!Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Our next Energy Secretary....
Do you have goosebumps???
Um yeah, I guess.
Please tell me you are kidding. PE Obama actually picked a scientist for a cabinet post!
I'm a little excited.Officials close to the transition team privately say that Steven Chu, a Nobel Prize winning physicist, appears to be increasingly on track to become energy secretary.
A Chinese-American, Chu is a professor of physics and molecular and cell biology at the University of California-Berkeley and has been the director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory since 2004, where he has pushed aggressively for research into alternative energy as a way to combat global warming.
It is the oldest of the Energy Department's national laboratories, but does only unclassified work and in recent years under Chu has been at the center of research into biofuels and solar technologies. Chu has been a strong advocate for the need to engage scientists in the search for ways to combat global warming by replacing fossil fuels with other energy sources such as biofuels and the sun.
From HuffPo.
Now, that is exciting. Cool!
No, I'm out of the Bunker, I have allergy medicine hang over :sleepy:
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/11/2008 01:03:55
Mondobubba on 12/11/2008 01:03:55
Bego likened to Governor Le Petomane on Olberman.
Comment by Raine on 12/11/2008 01:55:54
Raine on 12/11/2008 01:55:54
effing santa took a break. WTF!!! Even the puppies are still working!
At least dogs know the value of work.
At least dogs know the value of work.
Comment by Raine on 12/11/2008 01:57:38
Raine on 12/11/2008 01:57:38
Oh damn! now the puppies are going to bed!
Comment by Raine on 12/11/2008 01:58:53
Raine on 12/11/2008 01:58:53
Oh..never mind... someone brought the bed back in.. total awwwwww.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/11/2008 02:02:44
Mondobubba on 12/11/2008 02:02:44
Now I've see everything on Mythbusters. A dog skeleton in ballistics gel for a myth about dropping frozen turkeys on dogs.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 12/11/2008 02:22:19
trojanrabbit on 12/11/2008 02:22:19
"Boston" has arrived....
Comment by 
clintster on 12/11/2008 02:56:36
clintster on 12/11/2008 02:56:36
Comment by Raine on 12/11/2008 03:01:20
Raine on 12/11/2008 03:01:20
OMg, clint... that is way to cute for school.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/11/2008 03:55:42
trojanrabbit on 12/11/2008 03:55:42
Daddy, this tree doesn't taste like the ones we usually get.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/11/2008 08:38:59
Scoopster on 12/11/2008 08:38:59
The WHAT??????
When I heard this on NPR this afternoon on the way home, I almost flipped right the hell out of my seat. I probably should have, because how many folks on my commuter bus were listening to NPR at the moment DeMint said these scandalous words? How many would recognize the impact and intent here? In this interview, DeMint clearly stated that his goal was to force the automakers into Chapter 11 bankruptcy so that the union contracts could be broken and restructured; that decades of union contracts and threatened strikes and "union bosses" are the reason that the auto companies are in trouble now; that unions are "...an antiquated concept in today's economy..."
Let these words burn into your mind for a moment.. Then take a moment to read up on the history of the union movement in this country, which led workers out of poor working conditions and protected them from cuts in wages that led beyond mere poverty to starvation for entire families. Workers gave their lives in many cases during the strikes of old, not just so they could make working conditions, pay and benefits better for themselves but so that the next generations of workers would not have to fight these same battles. It's the reason we have a minimum wage in this country. It's the reason breathing masks are required when working in mines or with dangerous chemicals. it's the reason children are not allowed to work.
Now take a few moments to read this diary, which is far more eloquent than I am. There's a bunch of action items in there to follow. Spread this whole thing far and wide. It's time to show this country who the real barnacles are, who they intend to choke, and that they need to get scrubbed off the hull of our ship.
Do not take your working standards and conditions for
....what I want to do is make sure we have jobs for these workers and we have first-class American automobile companies... and we're not going to do it with the barnacles of unionism wrapped around their necks.
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC)
Let these words burn into your mind for a moment.. Then take a moment to read up on the history of the union movement in this country, which led workers out of poor working conditions and protected them from cuts in wages that led beyond mere poverty to starvation for entire families. Workers gave their lives in many cases during the strikes of old, not just so they could make working conditions, pay and benefits better for themselves but so that the next generations of workers would not have to fight these same battles. It's the reason we have a minimum wage in this country. It's the reason breathing masks are required when working in mines or with dangerous chemicals. it's the reason children are not allowed to work.
Now take a few moments to read this diary, which is far more eloquent than I am. There's a bunch of action items in there to follow. Spread this whole thing far and wide. It's time to show this country who the real barnacles are, who they intend to choke, and that they need to get scrubbed off the hull of our ship.
Do not take your working standards and conditions for
Comment by Random on 12/11/2008 13:32:36
Random on 12/11/2008 13:32:36
Just a random belief on my part, it's not only the businesses that need to restructure themselves, but also the unions.
If anything the unions have been stuck in the same "business" model since it's inception. Not only that there has been a clear rift between unions and modernization. Mainly because when things get modernized, workers on the line will lose their jobs, it's the way it works. Unions are also responsible for keeping unqualified people at the job, like the teachers union. Doesn't matter how shitty the teacher is no real measurement of that teacher's shittyness so a principal can't fire one without the Union screaming at him. So our kids are stuck with shitty teachers.
And that's of course not even touching the fact that Union bosses are just as corrupt as C.E.O.s, and they are, there is a reason for Mob/Union connection stereotypes.
If anything the unions have been stuck in the same "business" model since it's inception. Not only that there has been a clear rift between unions and modernization. Mainly because when things get modernized, workers on the line will lose their jobs, it's the way it works. Unions are also responsible for keeping unqualified people at the job, like the teachers union. Doesn't matter how shitty the teacher is no real measurement of that teacher's shittyness so a principal can't fire one without the Union screaming at him. So our kids are stuck with shitty teachers.
And that's of course not even touching the fact that Union bosses are just as corrupt as C.E.O.s, and they are, there is a reason for Mob/Union connection stereotypes.