lindainks55 said:
All you guys are FIRST with us, your guests! Are you having as much fun as we are? We'll settle for being good for some laughs...
CapnAmerica said:
Good morning, WV's cheeky liberals--
Here's the list for today:
1. I almost posted to the WEBlog today and had to hold myself back. Why? Someone was threatening GMC with reporting his posts to his boss.
That violates our code, specifically rule 4 and 7:
CODE OF BLOGGING ETHICS (adapted from our demands to the WEBlog editors)
Thou shalt not
1. take other post-er's names unto yourself
2. use multiple nicknames
3. use racist / sexist / homophobic language
4. make threats of “payback” in real life
5. make threats of violence or harm
6. make demands to meet “in person”
7. violate a post-er's privacy or confidentiality.
When we start posting again, and for me that's going to be April 1st, we should hold EVERYONE to this standard, no matter what political position the post-er claims to hold.
The enemy our enemy is not necessarily our friend . . .
We should show that we're really interested in improving the WEBlog by reforming ourselves.
2. Should we add any other rules to our code of ethics?
--No profanity?
--No lying about one's background, experiences, conversations?
--No ad hominem attacks?
3. We should continue to pressure The Eagle to take more responsibility for its Blog. My position from the beginning was that you can't have this much hate speech going on day after day without it spilling over into real life. I can think of a number of examples in which it already has.
For those of us planning to go back, I would like to see us reporting posts that don't meet our agreed upon code and ask that they be pulled.
4. Only a few more days until the elections. If you aren't making phone calls, distributing literature and sending money to your favorite candidate, you're not really doing much, are you.
Democracy . . . it's not a spectator sport.
5. Bush says he will threaten to veto the Senate bill calling for a troop withdrawl within one year. Trouble is that 70 percent of the American public back that timetable.
When Bush vetoes it, he'll be vetoing the will of the vast majority of Americans, and as CF pointed out on another thread, he will be de-funding the troops.
Let Limbaugh spin that.
Here's the list for today:
1. I almost posted to the WEBlog today and had to hold myself back. Why? Someone was threatening GMC with reporting his posts to his boss.
That violates our code, specifically rule 4 and 7:
CODE OF BLOGGING ETHICS (adapted from our demands to the WEBlog editors)
Thou shalt not
1. take other post-er's names unto yourself
2. use multiple nicknames
3. use racist / sexist / homophobic language
4. make threats of “payback” in real life
5. make threats of violence or harm
6. make demands to meet “in person”
7. violate a post-er's privacy or confidentiality.
When we start posting again, and for me that's going to be April 1st, we should hold EVERYONE to this standard, no matter what political position the post-er claims to hold.
The enemy our enemy is not necessarily our friend . . .
We should show that we're really interested in improving the WEBlog by reforming ourselves.
2. Should we add any other rules to our code of ethics?
--No profanity?
--No lying about one's background, experiences, conversations?
--No ad hominem attacks?
3. We should continue to pressure The Eagle to take more responsibility for its Blog. My position from the beginning was that you can't have this much hate speech going on day after day without it spilling over into real life. I can think of a number of examples in which it already has.
For those of us planning to go back, I would like to see us reporting posts that don't meet our agreed upon code and ask that they be pulled.
4. Only a few more days until the elections. If you aren't making phone calls, distributing literature and sending money to your favorite candidate, you're not really doing much, are you.
Democracy . . . it's not a spectator sport.
5. Bush says he will threaten to veto the Senate bill calling for a troop withdrawl within one year. Trouble is that 70 percent of the American public back that timetable.
When Bush vetoes it, he'll be vetoing the will of the vast majority of Americans, and as CF pointed out on another thread, he will be de-funding the troops.
Let Limbaugh spin that.
Vaughn Tolle said:
I believe this is a way to try to force the Democrats to take partial ownership in the war. I don't recall the author's name who was on Countdown last night, but he's a conservative author. His suggestion was: from a purely political perspective (not a moral one), the Democrats, once the veto happens, should pass a funding bill for the troops; that's all. Then, take the position that they made their statement in the vetoed bill, now here's the money to fund the troops as requested, and then get out of the argument. His position that this is what is feared by many in the GOP looking to the "08 elections, and thus should be done. Makes sense to me.
lindainks55 said:
VT, wouldn't it be just the very best thing if the current batch could do something that MAKES SENSE and then just sit down and let the good happen!?
Capn, you make excellent points. Adding to the code of ethics doesn't seem necessary to me. Liars usually lie themselves into being discovered on their own; what "is" profanity is subjective; the agreed upon already covers all attacks (me thinks). I wish you well. Please visit here as often as you can!
At this time I don't think I will go back. I haven't read there for awhile and it's been much better for me personally. I get all worked up inside when I read those bushbots who have never heard a lie or excuse they don't believe. It's too scary to me to be up close and personal with the knowledge that they walk among us. Life is a challenge sometimes so I don't feel any need to ask for more. If I thought they would be dissuaded or brought to the truth or anything I could post might make a difference I would think about it, but I'm convinced I have no weapons and can do good against their special kind of stupidity.
Capn, you make excellent points. Adding to the code of ethics doesn't seem necessary to me. Liars usually lie themselves into being discovered on their own; what "is" profanity is subjective; the agreed upon already covers all attacks (me thinks). I wish you well. Please visit here as often as you can!
At this time I don't think I will go back. I haven't read there for awhile and it's been much better for me personally. I get all worked up inside when I read those bushbots who have never heard a lie or excuse they don't believe. It's too scary to me to be up close and personal with the knowledge that they walk among us. Life is a challenge sometimes so I don't feel any need to ask for more. If I thought they would be dissuaded or brought to the truth or anything I could post might make a difference I would think about it, but I'm convinced I have no weapons and can do good against their special kind of stupidity.
lindainks55 said:
Are there further developments on J R's lack of computer access? Sure would like to see this addressed quicker rather than later.
Predestined said:
The listed ethics look good to me without the addition of anything else. Swearing is just a bad habit to undo. It takes time. I'd tell you how long, but I've never undone it. *grin* I just don't tend to do it on the blog.
Nor do I lie about my lifestyle. Believe me, there are plenty of things I COULD lie about, but why? I'm doing good just getting by, and if that's okay with me, why shouldn't it be with someone else?
So let's leave it as is.
Maybe those few of us who plan to go back (temporarily or more permanently) should get together via email and discuss how we hope to handle it?
I've been real tempted to post a rebuttal there a couple of times, Capn, but I've held myself in check. The recent remarks about the Swiftboaters that I read last night were enough to make me want to scream. Instead, I sat on my hands, took a lot of deep breaths, and shut down my browser.
Maybe, too, we should compose a joint post as an opener, explaining that we did not "lose" the boycott. I have a few thoughts on this, if anyone wants to change, add, or say, "hell no!". tee hee
Nor do I lie about my lifestyle. Believe me, there are plenty of things I COULD lie about, but why? I'm doing good just getting by, and if that's okay with me, why shouldn't it be with someone else?
So let's leave it as is.
Maybe those few of us who plan to go back (temporarily or more permanently) should get together via email and discuss how we hope to handle it?
I've been real tempted to post a rebuttal there a couple of times, Capn, but I've held myself in check. The recent remarks about the Swiftboaters that I read last night were enough to make me want to scream. Instead, I sat on my hands, took a lot of deep breaths, and shut down my browser.
Maybe, too, we should compose a joint post as an opener, explaining that we did not "lose" the boycott. I have a few thoughts on this, if anyone wants to change, add, or say, "hell no!". tee hee
Vaughn Tolle said:
A thoughtful post by a military officer just returned from Iraq which I commend to your attention:
http://gocomics.typepad.com/the_sandbox/2007/03/wh...
http://gocomics.typepad.com/the_sandbox/2007/03/wh...
CF said:
For the record, CF wants to share that he's planning to return to the Weblog April 1.
(Get ready, Wingnut lurkers: your smug and dishonest veneer 'civility' is going to be hard to maintain when CF takes apart your "arguments." You'll go back to calling names and using insults, just as you always do whenever liberals dismantle your spin-based worldview.)
That said, he also intends to employ more clever uses of language than simple profanity. As one who helped to let the potty mouth genie out of the bottle, he regrets his earlier lack of forebearance.
As for a collective approach to returning, good idea, PD. CF's email address is live. Let's talk.
Oh, and none of that should be taken to mean that I won't continue to post here. Dubya's been generous, and I can ALWAYS find more to say.
(Get ready, Wingnut lurkers: your smug and dishonest veneer 'civility' is going to be hard to maintain when CF takes apart your "arguments." You'll go back to calling names and using insults, just as you always do whenever liberals dismantle your spin-based worldview.)
That said, he also intends to employ more clever uses of language than simple profanity. As one who helped to let the potty mouth genie out of the bottle, he regrets his earlier lack of forebearance.
As for a collective approach to returning, good idea, PD. CF's email address is live. Let's talk.
Oh, and none of that should be taken to mean that I won't continue to post here. Dubya's been generous, and I can ALWAYS find more to say.
farmworker said:
This is heartlander. I didn't change nics to engage in subterfuge. I tried using hl here a few days ago. Was informed I'd get an email link. Didn't get it. Tried a different nic, farmworker. Still no result. Thought maybe I was on some exclusion list. Then I thought, Maybe I should look in my JUNK MAIL box. I didn't do this at first, because I've joined a number of blogs with email activation, and the activations went to my regular box. Oh well. I took the last nic I sent, which was the last thing in my junk mail box, which was farmworker. Since this blog may not allow people to switch nics, I'll just stick with what I chose.
Anyway, I'm barbecuing today. Out west, where I grew up, as well as in Australia and Europe, barbecue is the word for direct cooking over hot coals/wood fire. But barbecuing in the Midwest and South is smoking with indirect mild heat, typically burning smoking wood in a fire box, with the meat in a separated enclosure, basically a smoke-filled oven.
Not to be confused with alderwood cold-smoking for a week, as was invented by Northwest Indians for fish, which is quasi-raw fish flesh preserved with smoke.
I'm going for 12-hour barbecued ribs and brisket today. Cool smoke for 10 hours followed by charcoal heat to ensure full cooking. The meat is pink because the smoke oxydizes myoglobin's porphyrin's iron, even though the meat per se is well-done, tempwise.
I got some bad reviews earlier from fam members: "This is way too salty." Even when I stopped using a rub, it still tasted "hammo". Turned out to be sodium-lactate embrined pork, devised to prevent bacterial growth and extend shelf life. But I found out that Sam's sells non-sodiumized pork. Don't know why, but I'll take it.
Anyway, I'm barbecuing today. Out west, where I grew up, as well as in Australia and Europe, barbecue is the word for direct cooking over hot coals/wood fire. But barbecuing in the Midwest and South is smoking with indirect mild heat, typically burning smoking wood in a fire box, with the meat in a separated enclosure, basically a smoke-filled oven.
Not to be confused with alderwood cold-smoking for a week, as was invented by Northwest Indians for fish, which is quasi-raw fish flesh preserved with smoke.
I'm going for 12-hour barbecued ribs and brisket today. Cool smoke for 10 hours followed by charcoal heat to ensure full cooking. The meat is pink because the smoke oxydizes myoglobin's porphyrin's iron, even though the meat per se is well-done, tempwise.
I got some bad reviews earlier from fam members: "This is way too salty." Even when I stopped using a rub, it still tasted "hammo". Turned out to be sodium-lactate embrined pork, devised to prevent bacterial growth and extend shelf life. But I found out that Sam's sells non-sodiumized pork. Don't know why, but I'll take it.
Gster said:
Off any topic- Where's a good place to buy inline skates?
I laid my motorcycle down last weekend, and now that the limping is almost gone, I thought I'd tempt Fate again. Watch me bust my own damm ass!
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I laid my motorcycle down last weekend, and now that the limping is almost gone, I thought I'd tempt Fate again. Watch me bust my own damm ass!
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Vaughn Tolle said:
Reading this caused me to think that it identifies the core issue in the US Attorneys' matter.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0330/p01s02-usju.htm...
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0330/p01s02-usju.htm...
.morg said:
Capn,
I'm gonna have to disagree with you on the code." We blog" has chosen to be the way it is. Is it our place to dictate the terms of their free speech. Hate speech? Agravating speech perhaps, some people are hateful so be it. We are not going change anybodys mind about anything by putting up a code.
Anybody want to post anywhere speak their mind please do. It's a short life live it anyway you chose. If I feel comfortable with your views I will hang out with you ect. If I find someone repulsive I tend to shy away. My life my choice.
Rant off.
I'm gonna have to disagree with you on the code." We blog" has chosen to be the way it is. Is it our place to dictate the terms of their free speech. Hate speech? Agravating speech perhaps, some people are hateful so be it. We are not going change anybodys mind about anything by putting up a code.
Anybody want to post anywhere speak their mind please do. It's a short life live it anyway you chose. If I feel comfortable with your views I will hang out with you ect. If I find someone repulsive I tend to shy away. My life my choice.
Rant off.
Vaughn Tolle said:
...and AG AG "doesn't recall" being involved in the debate.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/03/30/fired.attor...
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/03/30/fired.attor...
Gster said:
" ...and AG AG "doesn't recall" being involved in the debate."
tick, tick, tick, tick................... GHANDI!
tick, tick, tick, tick................... GHANDI!
farmworker said:
All firings are done for reasons. Actually, there may be a Constitutional issue here: they weren't fired, they were requested to resign. This distinction might have to do with the Constitution's Article II requirement for Congress's impeachment of civil officers. Like those who came into office based on Senate (one part of Congress) consent.
When only 8 US Attorneys are asked to resign, leaving 85 who aren't, it raises questions about these 8. Who selected them, and why did the selectors pick these specific 8? In Iglesia's and Lamm's case, some senators issued negative communications to the White House. But for Charlton, Sen. Kyle of Arizona never made a complaint, and in fact, asked for reconsideration.
In any case, there are reasons for people's dismissal, and the reasons are what the American people deserve to know.
When only 8 US Attorneys are asked to resign, leaving 85 who aren't, it raises questions about these 8. Who selected them, and why did the selectors pick these specific 8? In Iglesia's and Lamm's case, some senators issued negative communications to the White House. But for Charlton, Sen. Kyle of Arizona never made a complaint, and in fact, asked for reconsideration.
In any case, there are reasons for people's dismissal, and the reasons are what the American people deserve to know.
WSClark said:
........ and the random thoughts for the day......
Heartlander, the next time you 'cue, try marinating the meat overnight in a mixture of 2/3 beer or water and 1/3 lemon juice. Add spices to taste. Use an airtight container and shake it periodically. You can also use Coke (not THAT coke) instead of beer. Before tossing them in the smoker, rinse them well and pat them dry. The lemon juice is a great tenderizer and the carbonated beverage help infuse the spices in the meat. Make sure that the spices themselves do not contain salt, as many of the spice blends add sodium. I also make up a dry rub to apply to the meat before smoking.
The "rules" for going back to WE Blog are academic to me - I am only going to make one post on the First, just to show up and thumb my nose. I will be fixing my blogging jones right here.
Cheap advise - when the IRS says that they are providing taxpayer assistance, they are lying. In addition to "helping" me with my problem, they also told me that the check was in the mail and that they absolutely would respect me in the morning.
Oh, well, the IRS folks DID give me some phone numbers to call........
................ and life goes on!!!!!
Heartlander, the next time you 'cue, try marinating the meat overnight in a mixture of 2/3 beer or water and 1/3 lemon juice. Add spices to taste. Use an airtight container and shake it periodically. You can also use Coke (not THAT coke) instead of beer. Before tossing them in the smoker, rinse them well and pat them dry. The lemon juice is a great tenderizer and the carbonated beverage help infuse the spices in the meat. Make sure that the spices themselves do not contain salt, as many of the spice blends add sodium. I also make up a dry rub to apply to the meat before smoking.
The "rules" for going back to WE Blog are academic to me - I am only going to make one post on the First, just to show up and thumb my nose. I will be fixing my blogging jones right here.
Cheap advise - when the IRS says that they are providing taxpayer assistance, they are lying. In addition to "helping" me with my problem, they also told me that the check was in the mail and that they absolutely would respect me in the morning.
Oh, well, the IRS folks DID give me some phone numbers to call........
................ and life goes on!!!!!
TRACY said:
CF & friends, I guess I like to swim in friendlier waters.
I've been playing over here a little:
http://www.democrats.org/blog.html
I've been playing over here a little:
http://www.democrats.org/blog.html
CapnAmerica said:
Okay, folks, thanks for the good feedback.
I agree, .morg, that we can't really impose rules on the other posters at the WEBlog.
But having a code like this is going to make it a lot easier.
For instance, after a particularly nasty dialogue when Hank disingenuously invites someone for "lunch" and then rants that they are "hiding behind their keyboards" when we opt not to dine with an unpleasant inDUHvidual like him, we now need no longer argue that we do indeed possess testicles.
We simply say, "number 6" and move the discussion back to the right-wing's intellectual dishonesty.
Or let's say that Republikhan creates another Ebonics speaking grannie for himself. We just say, "number 2" and move on.
Arthur Schopenhauer: "It would be a very good thing if every trick could receive some short and obviously appropriate name, so that when a man used this or that particular trick, he could at once be reproved for it."
That's what I've got in mind . . .
I agree, .morg, that we can't really impose rules on the other posters at the WEBlog.
But having a code like this is going to make it a lot easier.
For instance, after a particularly nasty dialogue when Hank disingenuously invites someone for "lunch" and then rants that they are "hiding behind their keyboards" when we opt not to dine with an unpleasant inDUHvidual like him, we now need no longer argue that we do indeed possess testicles.
We simply say, "number 6" and move the discussion back to the right-wing's intellectual dishonesty.
Or let's say that Republikhan creates another Ebonics speaking grannie for himself. We just say, "number 2" and move on.
Arthur Schopenhauer: "It would be a very good thing if every trick could receive some short and obviously appropriate name, so that when a man used this or that particular trick, he could at once be reproved for it."
That's what I've got in mind . . .
Predestined said:
Gster,
Try one of the used sporting goods stores. Play It Again Sports? My daughter got a good pair of inline skates for about $20 there a few years ago.
Have you skated on them before? I started roller skating at about the age of 3 or 4, then later learned to ice skate. No fancy stuff, believe me. But inline was totally different than either. I tried it about 5 years ago and discovered I was too old, and my back was killing me. But I didn't fall down!
Good luck! (I'll keep an ice pack ready.)
Try one of the used sporting goods stores. Play It Again Sports? My daughter got a good pair of inline skates for about $20 there a few years ago.
Have you skated on them before? I started roller skating at about the age of 3 or 4, then later learned to ice skate. No fancy stuff, believe me. But inline was totally different than either. I tried it about 5 years ago and discovered I was too old, and my back was killing me. But I didn't fall down!
Good luck! (I'll keep an ice pack ready.)
Predestined said:
Hmmmmm I wasn't assuming that the "code" was meant for the other side. Just something that we could keep in mind when wondering how to post something.
Capn, playing the numbers game for a few days sounds like fun. I'll give you a shout later, after the worst of the day is over. (When the grandkids go home and I have my life back again.)
Anybody else want to chime in? I'll include you in th email. Maybe not yet? Okey dokey. Maybe later. Maybe not.
Capn, playing the numbers game for a few days sounds like fun. I'll give you a shout later, after the worst of the day is over. (When the grandkids go home and I have my life back again.)
Anybody else want to chime in? I'll include you in th email. Maybe not yet? Okey dokey. Maybe later. Maybe not.
Gster said:
Predestined: Thanks for the info, and no I haven't tried them. I lift weights, do Taebo, stationary bike, etc., and I find that these days I really bounce well!
I hope this project doen't turn into some latent Hari-kari thing!
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I hope this project doen't turn into some latent Hari-kari thing!
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Dubya said:
Well, I would like to personally thank Capn and others heading back to WE Blog on Monday for affording me the opportunity to serve you here on this less-than-worthy blog for the last few weeks. I'm SO glad I could provide you with temporary solace. When you have the opportunity, please let me know what I can do to improve things to the point they are better than WE Blog so as to permanently attract individuals such as yourself. :)
Have a good weekend.
~Dubya
Have a good weekend.
~Dubya
Vaughn Tolle said:
Gster, your comments have me very concerned; right now, I'm reviewing the provisions of KSA 59-2945 et seq to see if I should visit my friends on the 9th floor, Sedgwick County Courthouse...
Vaughn Tolle said:
Gster: the title of the referenced part of the statutes is "Care and Treatment For Mentally Ill Persons"; one initiates the legal proceedings by filing a Petition with the Probate Department of the District Court..... :-)
Vaughn Tolle said:
BTW, Gster, I made the mistake of informing the offspring of this procedure a few years ago; they threaten to visit the 9th floor from time to time...
Vaughn Tolle said:
Uh, Pre; a look at the radar compels this question; did that ark get finished, and if so, how's about a ride?
Gster said:
VT- Yeah , well you wouldn't say that stuff if I was normal!
I'm always like this, even when I'm not!!
(Was I punk'd?)
PS- What's the food like on the 9th floor? Just askin'
I'm always like this, even when I'm not!!
(Was I punk'd?)
PS- What's the food like on the 9th floor? Just askin'
Vaughn Tolle said:
Gster, just having a bit of "lawyerly" fun at your expense. :-)
The folks subject to this action aren't housed on the 9th floor; that's the location of the Probate Department. Your query should be more properly "What's the food like at Via Christi - St. Joseph Campus?".
The folks subject to this action aren't housed on the 9th floor; that's the location of the Probate Department. Your query should be more properly "What's the food like at Via Christi - St. Joseph Campus?".
Gster said:
VT- Yeah, I know. This time of the week I usually encounter a vapor lock, or two, between the ears.
darwinsdisciple said:
I've emailed J R. Haven't heard back from him. I can't find him in the phone book or on anywho.com.
If you're reading J R, check your email or give me a call.
VT, actually "Good Shepherd" campus.
If you're reading J R, check your email or give me a call.
VT, actually "Good Shepherd" campus.
TexasRed said:
Is this a Wichita Falls Web Site?
How yall doin?
Red here and partially around the neck, heh heh...Texas joke.
And put some jalepeno on that 'que, it will taste better!
How yall doin?
Red here and partially around the neck, heh heh...Texas joke.
And put some jalepeno on that 'que, it will taste better!
Danny said:
I do like the no ad hominem attacks. The reason, while I may get very passionate about a subject, and may be called names and ridiculed by people on either side of the fence, I'll never call someone a name when debating any subject.
Ad hominem attacks do nothing but show one can not really defend their point. If there is nothing left to be said on a topic, it may be time to drop it. No more no less.
Ad hominem attacks do nothing but show one can not really defend their point. If there is nothing left to be said on a topic, it may be time to drop it. No more no less.
Predestined said:
VT, the ark is done, the animals stink.
You're welcome to board, but you may have to help patch the leaks that are bound to happen.
It may be like that tent we bought long ago and didn't realize we needed to waterproof the seams, until we were caught at Cheney in thunderstorms.
I talked to my friend in Texas a couple of hours ago. They're having the same stuff down around Waco, too. Lots of flooding. She said I-35 was temporarily closed at one point, until the water on the road drained off.
Rain, rain, go away, come again in July and August when we really need it!
You're welcome to board, but you may have to help patch the leaks that are bound to happen.
It may be like that tent we bought long ago and didn't realize we needed to waterproof the seams, until we were caught at Cheney in thunderstorms.
I talked to my friend in Texas a couple of hours ago. They're having the same stuff down around Waco, too. Lots of flooding. She said I-35 was temporarily closed at one point, until the water on the road drained off.
Rain, rain, go away, come again in July and August when we really need it!
Predestined said:
Dubya,
I'm not leaving here. I doubt I'll post a lot on blogX, but there are times that I just HAVE to put in my .02 worth over there. I've been biting my tongue. Uh, make that my fingers.
I'm not leaving here. I doubt I'll post a lot on blogX, but there are times that I just HAVE to put in my .02 worth over there. I've been biting my tongue. Uh, make that my fingers.
darwinsdisciple said:
Just got an email that our friend Mike is going to work on getting J R a computer. If you need some help with that, Mike, let us know. And, thank you very much from all of us.
lindainks55 said:
I don't know who Mike is. Steven, could you let me know where I need to send a check?
Predestined said:
Linda, Mike is XXX. He's been busy with his new girlfriend lately and hasn't posted much. :) One of the good guys.
Predestined said:
BTW, my daughter's Basset was found...wandering outside the bread store. The people who found her (she jumped into their car!) said she was a sweetheart, but they called KFDI, the animal shelter, and the Humane Society. The latter called my daughter. BJ will be home soon!
darwinsdisciple said:
Linda,
Mike made it sound like he had extra computer equipment on hand. I believe his work is realted to computers somehow. So, I am not sure what, if any, help Mike will need or want.
Mike made it sound like he had extra computer equipment on hand. I believe his work is realted to computers somehow. So, I am not sure what, if any, help Mike will need or want.
WSClark said:
Great news, Pre, great news!!!! It always great when a lost pet is found
Years ago, I moved from an apartment in town to a new house some blocks away. Our cat, Princess escaped from the new house. Two weeks passed and we could not find her. One day, in the middle of a snowstorm, on a whim I stopped at my old apartment on my way home for lunch.
There she was, waiting by the door to be let in.
Cats are strabge people.
Years ago, I moved from an apartment in town to a new house some blocks away. Our cat, Princess escaped from the new house. Two weeks passed and we could not find her. One day, in the middle of a snowstorm, on a whim I stopped at my old apartment on my way home for lunch.
There she was, waiting by the door to be let in.
Cats are strabge people.
WSClark said:
Not that physical appearance is all that important, but don't you think that Karl Rove is just about the most butt ugly public figure in recent memory?
gster said:
Nah- I'd vote for Cheney; he can set off polygraphs that aren't even plugged in!
The Master of Slither- he's neve met a door he can't get under!
The Master of Slither- he's neve met a door he can't get under!
WSClark said:
Jeez, I just had a real scary thought......... what if Karl Rove is the surrogate father for Mary Cheney's baby?
A cross between Cheney and Rove?
Can you say Damien?
A cross between Cheney and Rove?
Can you say Damien?
gster said:
Yeesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!
The spawn of the Dark Side!
Probably terminally Uglie.
The spawn of the Dark Side!
Probably terminally Uglie.
lindainks55 said:
OK, you guys are totally spooking me out! I can't go there. Cheny, Rove, Yuck, Yuck, Yuck!
gster said:
make the above uglie + u-glie.
I wonder if "it" would have gills & scales or strictly feathers??
Forked tongue and a stench of sulphur?
Posibilities!!
I have to go gargle now.
I wonder if "it" would have gills & scales or strictly feathers??
Forked tongue and a stench of sulphur?
Posibilities!!
I have to go gargle now.
lindainks55 said:
Good morning. Feels like someone left the north door open. Isn't it strange that when we're used to colder temps 50s feel warm but when we've had 70s plus it feels too cool. The wind makes it feel downright cold this morning.
There was an article in the paper yesterday that stated the income gap turned into a chasm in 2005 (latest year figures are avail). According to this article the top 1 percent (incomes or more than $348thousand) received the largest level of income share since 1928. The top 10 percent (roughly those earning more than $100thousand) also reached a level of income share not seen since before the Depression. Average incomes for those in the bottom 90 percent dipped slightly.
Seems a bit lopsided to me when the top 1 percent have the greatest gains and the bottom 90 percent lose. Everyone commenting recently about reading how rosey everything financial is but feeling very different should not wonder if it's just them any longer. Most of us probably fall into that 90 percent and we are losing.
Good news about BJ, Pre! I would be lost without my dog and two cats.
Gster, did you find those inline skates yet. Keep in touch so we know you're OK. Or, not hurt... We all know you're better than OK!
farmworker (heartlander), how did that barbcue turn out? Interesting stuff you posted about that method of cooking. My hubby walks outside saying he will put a "mean scorch" on these steaks/chops/chicken... And he does! He has grilling down to perfection.
Seems like I will be much more productive and spend less time in front of this screen beginning tomorrow. Every dark cloud has a silver lining!
There was an article in the paper yesterday that stated the income gap turned into a chasm in 2005 (latest year figures are avail). According to this article the top 1 percent (incomes or more than $348thousand) received the largest level of income share since 1928. The top 10 percent (roughly those earning more than $100thousand) also reached a level of income share not seen since before the Depression. Average incomes for those in the bottom 90 percent dipped slightly.
Seems a bit lopsided to me when the top 1 percent have the greatest gains and the bottom 90 percent lose. Everyone commenting recently about reading how rosey everything financial is but feeling very different should not wonder if it's just them any longer. Most of us probably fall into that 90 percent and we are losing.
Good news about BJ, Pre! I would be lost without my dog and two cats.
Gster, did you find those inline skates yet. Keep in touch so we know you're OK. Or, not hurt... We all know you're better than OK!
farmworker (heartlander), how did that barbcue turn out? Interesting stuff you posted about that method of cooking. My hubby walks outside saying he will put a "mean scorch" on these steaks/chops/chicken... And he does! He has grilling down to perfection.
Seems like I will be much more productive and spend less time in front of this screen beginning tomorrow. Every dark cloud has a silver lining!
longhorn said:
Hey Linda, some of us are not going anywhere!!! Dubya, I will still respect you in the morning! heheh. Thanks for all your good work.
Come tomorrow, it might be just you and I and Clark here, with occasional visits from our pals, probably ever less frequently once they go back to blog x. I think despite their good intentions, they wont be posting much here.
But I'll be here with ya! I may post once in a while over there, but I consider this my blog home for now. Even if no one reads us, it will still be better here than there. I've seen my name in lights and print often enough that it isnt a thrill for me anymore. And if anyone thinks they are going back to set the CONservatives straight?
heheheheheheheheheehehehehehehehehehehehehehh (deep breath) heee heee heee heheheheheheheheheheheheheh!
Lotsa luck! When our pals get tired of the renewed trolling and the barbs and insults of the cons, we'll be right here with the light on....
Come tomorrow, it might be just you and I and Clark here, with occasional visits from our pals, probably ever less frequently once they go back to blog x. I think despite their good intentions, they wont be posting much here.
But I'll be here with ya! I may post once in a while over there, but I consider this my blog home for now. Even if no one reads us, it will still be better here than there. I've seen my name in lights and print often enough that it isnt a thrill for me anymore. And if anyone thinks they are going back to set the CONservatives straight?
heheheheheheheheheehehehehehehehehehehehehehh (deep breath) heee heee heee heheheheheheheheheheheheheh!
Lotsa luck! When our pals get tired of the renewed trolling and the barbs and insults of the cons, we'll be right here with the light on....
TRACY said:
Well mornin' LH.
Another damned fine day to be me/us!
Ya' 'member those 60 hours a week I been workin'?
Yee-haw, just got tode to work 7 days a week,
10-12 hrs a day.
Another damned fine day to be me/us!
Ya' 'member those 60 hours a week I been workin'?
Yee-haw, just got tode to work 7 days a week,
10-12 hrs a day.
lindainks55 said:
http://wonkette.com/
Some good D.C. gossip at Wonkette this morning. A couple of my favs:
Alberto Gonzales is still speaking at the Press Club next month, it’s just the attorney general who’s not.
It’s a pretty lonely planet at the State Department.
So Tracy does this mean the good ole days were last week?
Some good D.C. gossip at Wonkette this morning. A couple of my favs:
Alberto Gonzales is still speaking at the Press Club next month, it’s just the attorney general who’s not.
It’s a pretty lonely planet at the State Department.
So Tracy does this mean the good ole days were last week?
longhorn said:
Here is some funny stuff about the chocolate Jesus that has the Catholic League ready for war. As usual, bad language and disturbing but REALLY funny images.
http://www.rudepundit.blogspot.com/
http://www.rudepundit.blogspot.com/
CF said:
Well, well, well--it's lookin' like Tom Tancredo will be announcing his RUN FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070330/ap_on_el_pr/ta...
Between him and Duncan Hunter, I'd say the GOP Establishment has fires breaking out all over on the Right. Can you say, "split the party?" Can you say, "drive away any and all Hispanic/Latino voters?" Can you say, "permanent minority party?"
Such a shame. Karl Rove's Thousand-Year Reich was going so well and everything.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070330/ap_on_el_pr/ta...
Between him and Duncan Hunter, I'd say the GOP Establishment has fires breaking out all over on the Right. Can you say, "split the party?" Can you say, "drive away any and all Hispanic/Latino voters?" Can you say, "permanent minority party?"
Such a shame. Karl Rove's Thousand-Year Reich was going so well and everything.
TRACY said:
Ms. Inks......YES! damnit.
Now I getta spend my lunch hour gettin' Pa outa bed and watchin' the dog go poop.
See ya' after lunch.
Now I getta spend my lunch hour gettin' Pa outa bed and watchin' the dog go poop.
See ya' after lunch.
TRACY said:
CF,
TRACY noticed that CF slipped out of third person.
TRACY wonders if this is part of the new & improved (less profane) image CF hopes to project?
TRACY noticed that CF slipped out of third person.
TRACY wonders if this is part of the new & improved (less profane) image CF hopes to project?
WSClark said:
Well, well, well. Happy chilly Saturday morning to you all. The temp in the house was down to 56 this morning, so I had to fire up the furnace for the first time in weeks. Come Monday, the high is going to be close to 80. Hmmmmmmmmmmm, nothing wrong with this picture.
As unusual and uncalled for, a few random thoughts......
I hope to see more of us staying on the WV Blog, not just for our own selfish reasons, but also to show some gratitude for our current hosts. At the appointed time tomorrow, I will post my parting shots on WE Blog, and then will be right back here.
I have noticed that WE Blog is showing signs of becoming Free Republic East. To paraphrase Mr. Wolfe, they are spending a lot of time sucking on each other's popsicles.
Tommy Tancredo? Talk about a one trick pony.......
Duncan Hunter? Doesn't he have an open invitation to join Duke Cunningham in a Fed cell? Seriously, I thought there was some serious charges on the horizon.
Chocolate Jesus. Too funny, Rude Pundit....... It just cracks me up when Christians claim that they are discriminated against when they don't get their way.
What is more offensive Chocolate Jesus or Chief Wahoo?
(FYI - Chief Wahoo is the grinning idiot mascot of the Cleveland Indians.)
I am fat and sassy this morning..... About once a month, I make breakfast for dinner. Last night it was biscuits and gravy, sausage, Potatoes O'Brien and scrambled eggs.
I do blame my weight gain on quiting smoking and I am sticking to that story.
I know that Grrl can't catch it - being out in the country and all - but have the rest of you seen Planet Earth on Discovery Channel? It is freakin' awesome! I know I sound like a braggart, but with this new TV and that program - who need network?
On Planet Earth the filming is amazing. They had tape of a Himalayan Snow Leopard on the hunt - the first such observation in known history. They had a short clip of a male Bird of Paradise in it's mating dance - it took EIGHT weeks to get the shot. The list goes on. It is an eleven part series. Catch it if you can.
Basketball today - what could be better?
Y'all will have to excuse me for a few minutes - I think I will warm up some leftover B & G from last night.
As unusual and uncalled for, a few random thoughts......
I hope to see more of us staying on the WV Blog, not just for our own selfish reasons, but also to show some gratitude for our current hosts. At the appointed time tomorrow, I will post my parting shots on WE Blog, and then will be right back here.
I have noticed that WE Blog is showing signs of becoming Free Republic East. To paraphrase Mr. Wolfe, they are spending a lot of time sucking on each other's popsicles.
Tommy Tancredo? Talk about a one trick pony.......
Duncan Hunter? Doesn't he have an open invitation to join Duke Cunningham in a Fed cell? Seriously, I thought there was some serious charges on the horizon.
Chocolate Jesus. Too funny, Rude Pundit....... It just cracks me up when Christians claim that they are discriminated against when they don't get their way.
What is more offensive Chocolate Jesus or Chief Wahoo?
(FYI - Chief Wahoo is the grinning idiot mascot of the Cleveland Indians.)
I am fat and sassy this morning..... About once a month, I make breakfast for dinner. Last night it was biscuits and gravy, sausage, Potatoes O'Brien and scrambled eggs.
I do blame my weight gain on quiting smoking and I am sticking to that story.
I know that Grrl can't catch it - being out in the country and all - but have the rest of you seen Planet Earth on Discovery Channel? It is freakin' awesome! I know I sound like a braggart, but with this new TV and that program - who need network?
On Planet Earth the filming is amazing. They had tape of a Himalayan Snow Leopard on the hunt - the first such observation in known history. They had a short clip of a male Bird of Paradise in it's mating dance - it took EIGHT weeks to get the shot. The list goes on. It is an eleven part series. Catch it if you can.
Basketball today - what could be better?
Y'all will have to excuse me for a few minutes - I think I will warm up some leftover B & G from last night.
CF said:
TRACY,
Doh! Purely accidental on my part; I'm among friends here, after all.
The first person singular pronoun has been, and will continue to be, used on occasion by CF. But the third person contributes to CF's ability to project a bemused tone when dealing with others, particularly when making observations regarding CF, himself.
Doh! Purely accidental on my part; I'm among friends here, after all.
The first person singular pronoun has been, and will continue to be, used on occasion by CF. But the third person contributes to CF's ability to project a bemused tone when dealing with others, particularly when making observations regarding CF, himself.
TRACY said:
WSC you know me.
I'm too damned lazy to go back there.
I did start the bloggie thing on the dems website,
but I'm not really into the scene like I am here with ya'll:)
CF~10-4, charlie mike. Tracy out.
Predestined said:
Looks like I need some tech help from Aaron or Dave. I keep getting an error when trying to add a friend. :( Is it something I'm doing wrong?
WSClark said:
Well, the Surge and Puke IS really working in Iraq. Anyday day now, Johnny McCain is going to fly into Baghdad and take a stroll, unarmed and unescorted.
Yep, that should work out really, really well. Perhaps, he could take Ann "the Man" Coulter, Rush Limbaugh and Sean O'Reilly with him. That would be nice - a Sunday afternoon stroll in sunny Baghdad....
"Tal Afar bomb toll hits 152, deadliest of Iraq war
Tally arrives during week in which more than 500 died in sectarian violence."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17883992/
Yep, the Surge is working just fine..................
Yep, that should work out really, really well. Perhaps, he could take Ann "the Man" Coulter, Rush Limbaugh and Sean O'Reilly with him. That would be nice - a Sunday afternoon stroll in sunny Baghdad....
"Tal Afar bomb toll hits 152, deadliest of Iraq war
Tally arrives during week in which more than 500 died in sectarian violence."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17883992/
Yep, the Surge is working just fine..................
Predestined said:
WS, my favorite time for breakfast is 3 a.m. Or 11 a.m. or 11 p.m. or any time I don't have to cook it. I LOVE eating breakfast out somewhere. Our family went to Cracker Barrel for Thanksgiving dinner one year, and I ordered breakfast. My editor took me and 2 others out to dinner in NYC a few years ago to a French restaurant, and I ordered an omelet.
Now you know why others have always called me weird. Well, one of the thousands of reasons, anyway.
Now you know why others have always called me weird. Well, one of the thousands of reasons, anyway.
WSClark said:
Cracker Barrel breakfast - one of the true pleasures in life. When I go back home to Kentucky, we always have breakfast at the Cracker Barrel on the other side of I-75 from Corbin.
For my last meal prior to my execution (!) I am going to request breakfast from Cracker Barrel!
For my last meal prior to my execution (!) I am going to request breakfast from Cracker Barrel!
lindainks55 said:
Will and Pre, if we ever get together for a meal guess it needs to be someplace that serves breakfast -- one of my all-time favorites too. I like the times you listed, Pre -- 3 a.m., 11 a. or p.m., and anytime you don't have to cook it. Sounds perfect!
My Mom lives in Shell Knob, Missouri. Used to be a place there that served a weekend breakfast buffet for $7. Included an omelet station where you chose how you wanted yours, a waffle station with ALL the trimmings, plus the regular stuff like ham, bacon, sausage, eggs any way, potatoes at least two ways, biscuits and gravy, all kinds of pastries, fruit, breads, preserves, jellies... You get the idea. I've never been to a better breakfast buffet anywhere. They went out of business. Wonder why?
My Mom lives in Shell Knob, Missouri. Used to be a place there that served a weekend breakfast buffet for $7. Included an omelet station where you chose how you wanted yours, a waffle station with ALL the trimmings, plus the regular stuff like ham, bacon, sausage, eggs any way, potatoes at least two ways, biscuits and gravy, all kinds of pastries, fruit, breads, preserves, jellies... You get the idea. I've never been to a better breakfast buffet anywhere. They went out of business. Wonder why?
tracyaphillips said:
I've been to Shell Knob!
Hell, ah been to Possum Trot and Toad Spit Arkansas too.
Hell, ah been to Possum Trot and Toad Spit Arkansas too.
Predestined said:
Linda, my aunt and uncle used to live over near Shell Knob. We always took our vacations over there so we could stay with them and hit Silver Dollar City and the other attractions.
Yes, there's a Possum Trot, KY, and also in MS, MO, and VA.
I couldn't find Toad Spit, but I did find Toad Harbor (NY), Toad Hop (IN), Toad Suck (AR), and Toadtown (CA). Could be Toad Spit is just a spit in the road. ;)
http://www.placesnamed.com/t/default.asp
Yes, there's a Possum Trot, KY, and also in MS, MO, and VA.
I couldn't find Toad Spit, but I did find Toad Harbor (NY), Toad Hop (IN), Toad Suck (AR), and Toadtown (CA). Could be Toad Spit is just a spit in the road. ;)
http://www.placesnamed.com/t/default.asp
WSClark said:
Monkey's Eyebrow, Arizona....... Hygiene, Colorado............. Two Egg, Florida............. French Lick, Indiana (hometown of Larry Bird.........
Cut Shin, Mud Lick, Ringos Mills, Kentucky.......... Dry Prong, Louisiana.............. Crappo, Maryland......... Gay, Michigan............ Hot Coffee, Mississippi..... Pahrump, Nevada....... Flying H, New Mexico........... Zap, North Dakota..... Loco, Oklahoma (everyone knew that, right?)........... Blue Ball and Bird-in-hand, Pennsylvania..... Ninety-six, South Carolina (been there)............. Bonesteel and Gayville, South Dakota (perverts)...... Humptulips and Pysht Washington..... Left Hand, West Virginia..... both China Groves in Texas...... and my personal favorite...... Intercourse, Pennsylvania.......
Cut Shin, Mud Lick, Ringos Mills, Kentucky.......... Dry Prong, Louisiana.............. Crappo, Maryland......... Gay, Michigan............ Hot Coffee, Mississippi..... Pahrump, Nevada....... Flying H, New Mexico........... Zap, North Dakota..... Loco, Oklahoma (everyone knew that, right?)........... Blue Ball and Bird-in-hand, Pennsylvania..... Ninety-six, South Carolina (been there)............. Bonesteel and Gayville, South Dakota (perverts)...... Humptulips and Pysht Washington..... Left Hand, West Virginia..... both China Groves in Texas...... and my personal favorite...... Intercourse, Pennsylvania.......
WSClark said:
Okay, just one more.......
LLANFAIRPWLLGWYNGYLLGOGERYCHWYRNDROBWLLLLANTYSILIOGOGOGOCH, Anglesy, Wales...........
LLANFAIRPWLLGWYNGYLLGOGERYCHWYRNDROBWLLLLANTYSILIOGOGOGOCH, Anglesy, Wales...........
mrcontroversy said:
HELP!!!!!!
The blog is up, but we're using a program called "b2evolution" that is driving me completely CRAZY!!!!
Can someone PLEASE help me before I lose what little sanity I have left?
The blog is up, but we're using a program called "b2evolution" that is driving me completely CRAZY!!!!
Can someone PLEASE help me before I lose what little sanity I have left?
gster said:
WC- For God's sake , don't say that out loud- the Dead might start walking, and things then really go to Hell!!
Bush might say something rationsl......
Bush might say something rationsl......
Predestined said:
Ah, yes! The world's longest name place. Love those others, too!
My books often contain fictional towns along with the fictional characters, therefore the link I posted. If a town is fictional, it sure can't be in the state where I place it. Right now, I have Desperation, Oklahoma. Fitting, I thought. *grin* (No real offense meant for anyone from OK.)
My books often contain fictional towns along with the fictional characters, therefore the link I posted. If a town is fictional, it sure can't be in the state where I place it. Right now, I have Desperation, Oklahoma. Fitting, I thought. *grin* (No real offense meant for anyone from OK.)
WSClark52 said:
Okay, so Gore DID invent the Internet...... according to Newt Gingrich.
"In all fairness, it's something Gore had worked on a long time," said former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich two months before the 2000 election. "Gore is not the father of the Internet, but in all fairness, Gore is the person who, in the Congress, most systematically worked to make sure that we got to an Internet."
Does that mean that we are going to get an apology from the right wingers?
"In all fairness, it's something Gore had worked on a long time," said former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich two months before the 2000 election. "Gore is not the father of the Internet, but in all fairness, Gore is the person who, in the Congress, most systematically worked to make sure that we got to an Internet."
Does that mean that we are going to get an apology from the right wingers?
WSClark said:
As a country, Democrat or Republican, anti-war or pro-war, Bush lover or Bush hater, we have to do better than this......
"More homeless veterans than beds for them.
Agencies struggle to deal with thousands at risk of ending up on street."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17891096/
We cannot allow this to continue. We cannot ask our young men and women to serve in OUR Armed Services and then discard them like yesterday's newspapers.
This is shameful. We all share the shame until something is done about it.
I am going to start the process from my perspective by writing to Congressman Dennis Moore. There is no point in writing to Tiahrt - there is no money in it for his special interests. Regardless of your politics, we have to do something.
"More homeless veterans than beds for them.
Agencies struggle to deal with thousands at risk of ending up on street."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17891096/
We cannot allow this to continue. We cannot ask our young men and women to serve in OUR Armed Services and then discard them like yesterday's newspapers.
This is shameful. We all share the shame until something is done about it.
I am going to start the process from my perspective by writing to Congressman Dennis Moore. There is no point in writing to Tiahrt - there is no money in it for his special interests. Regardless of your politics, we have to do something.
CF said:
OK, folks. CF has done his April Fool's business, as it were, over at the WeBlog. It's now after midnight, and he's gotta be in church tomorrow AM. Will check in with y'all on the morrow.
longhorn said:
Great post here about the harm being done to us by using crops for fuel.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboa...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboa...
Predestined said:
LH, thanks for the link. I've said all along that new sources of energy will eventually become just like oil, no matter what we do. We're a throw-away nation. It's going to take much, much more to really save this earth, and I don't think we're up to it. I'm as guilty as the next person.
Did anyone notice the news item about California banning plastic sacks?
Did anyone notice the news item about California banning plastic sacks?
Predestined said:
One more little thing. *grin*
I just want to let you know that I don't know beans about water, so I've been paying close attention to your water information. I'll be slow in catching up, as it's all new to me. I didn't want you to think I'm not interested. I'm just struck speechless. :)
I just want to let you know that I don't know beans about water, so I've been paying close attention to your water information. I'll be slow in catching up, as it's all new to me. I didn't want you to think I'm not interested. I'm just struck speechless. :)
Predestined said:
A little April Fool's Day humor.
Ten of the best April Fool's Day hoaxes: US museum
NEW YORK (AFP) - From television revealing that spaghetti grows on trees to advertisements for the left-handed burger, the tradition of April Fool's Day stories in the media has a weird and wonderful history.
Here are 10 of the top April Fool's Day pranks ever pulled off, as judged by the San Diego-based Museum of Hoaxes for their notoriety, absurdity, and number of people duped.
-- In 1957, a BBC television show announced that thanks to a mild winter and the virtual elimination of the spaghetti weevil, Swiss farmers were enjoying a bumper spaghetti crop. Footage of Swiss farmers pulling strands of spaghetti from trees prompted a barrage of calls from people wanting to know how to grow their own spaghetti at home.
-- In 1985, Sports Illustrated magazine published a story that a rookie baseball pitcher who could reportedly throw a ball at 270 kilometers per hour (168 miles per hour) was set to join the New York Mets. Finch was said to have mastered his skill -- pitching significantly faster than anyone else has ever managed -- in a Tibetan monastery. Mets fans' celebrations were short-lived.
-- Sweden in 1962 had only one television channel, which broadcast in black and white. The station's technical expert appeared on the news to announce that thanks to a newly developed technology, viewers could convert their existing sets to receive color pictures by pulling a nylon stocking over the screen. In fact, they had to wait until 1970.
-- In 1996, American fast-food chain Taco Bell announced that it had bought Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, a historic symbol of American independence, from the federal government and was renaming it the Taco Liberty Bell.
Outraged citizens called to express their anger before Taco Bell revealed the hoax. Then-White House press secretary Mike McCurry was asked about the sale and said the Lincoln Memorial in Washington had also been sold and was to be renamed the Ford Lincoln Mercury Memorial after the automotive giant.
-- In 1977, British newspaper The Guardian published a seven-page supplement for the 10th anniversary of San Serriffe, a small republic located in the Indian Ocean consisting of several semicolon-shaped islands. A series of articles described the geography and culture of the two main islands, named Upper Caisse and Lower Caisse.
-- In 1992, US National Public Radio announced that Richard Nixon was running for president again. His new campaign slogan was, "I didn't do anything wrong, and I won't do it again." They even had clips of Nixon announcing his candidacy. Listeners flooded the show with calls expressing their outrage. Nixon's voice actually turned out to be that of impersonator Rich Little.
-- In 1998, a newsletter titled New Mexicans for Science and Reason carried an article that the state of Alabama had voted to change the value of pi from 3.14159 to the "Biblical value" of 3.0.
-- Burger King, another American fast-food chain, published a full-page advertisement in USA Today in 1998 announcing the introduction of the "Left-Handed Whopper," specially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the advertisement, the new burger included the same ingredients as the original, but the condiments were rotated 180 degrees. The chain said it received thousands of requests for the new burger, as well as orders for the original "right-handed" version.
-- Discover Magazine announced in 1995 that a highly respected biologist, Aprile Pazzo (Italian for April Fool), had discovered a new species in Antarctica: the hotheaded naked ice borer. The creatures were described as having bony plates on their heads that became burning hot, allowing the animals to bore through ice at high speed -- a technique they used to hunt penguins.
-- Noted British astronomer Patrick Moore announced on the radio in 1976 that at 9:47 am, a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event, in which Pluto would pass behind Jupiter, would cause a gravitational alignment that would reduce the Earth's gravity. Moore told listeners that if they jumped in the air at the exact moment of the planetary alignment, they would experience a floating sensation. Hundreds of people called in to report feeling the sensation.
Wheeeeeeeee!
Ten of the best April Fool's Day hoaxes: US museum
NEW YORK (AFP) - From television revealing that spaghetti grows on trees to advertisements for the left-handed burger, the tradition of April Fool's Day stories in the media has a weird and wonderful history.
Here are 10 of the top April Fool's Day pranks ever pulled off, as judged by the San Diego-based Museum of Hoaxes for their notoriety, absurdity, and number of people duped.
-- In 1957, a BBC television show announced that thanks to a mild winter and the virtual elimination of the spaghetti weevil, Swiss farmers were enjoying a bumper spaghetti crop. Footage of Swiss farmers pulling strands of spaghetti from trees prompted a barrage of calls from people wanting to know how to grow their own spaghetti at home.
-- In 1985, Sports Illustrated magazine published a story that a rookie baseball pitcher who could reportedly throw a ball at 270 kilometers per hour (168 miles per hour) was set to join the New York Mets. Finch was said to have mastered his skill -- pitching significantly faster than anyone else has ever managed -- in a Tibetan monastery. Mets fans' celebrations were short-lived.
-- Sweden in 1962 had only one television channel, which broadcast in black and white. The station's technical expert appeared on the news to announce that thanks to a newly developed technology, viewers could convert their existing sets to receive color pictures by pulling a nylon stocking over the screen. In fact, they had to wait until 1970.
-- In 1996, American fast-food chain Taco Bell announced that it had bought Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, a historic symbol of American independence, from the federal government and was renaming it the Taco Liberty Bell.
Outraged citizens called to express their anger before Taco Bell revealed the hoax. Then-White House press secretary Mike McCurry was asked about the sale and said the Lincoln Memorial in Washington had also been sold and was to be renamed the Ford Lincoln Mercury Memorial after the automotive giant.
-- In 1977, British newspaper The Guardian published a seven-page supplement for the 10th anniversary of San Serriffe, a small republic located in the Indian Ocean consisting of several semicolon-shaped islands. A series of articles described the geography and culture of the two main islands, named Upper Caisse and Lower Caisse.
-- In 1992, US National Public Radio announced that Richard Nixon was running for president again. His new campaign slogan was, "I didn't do anything wrong, and I won't do it again." They even had clips of Nixon announcing his candidacy. Listeners flooded the show with calls expressing their outrage. Nixon's voice actually turned out to be that of impersonator Rich Little.
-- In 1998, a newsletter titled New Mexicans for Science and Reason carried an article that the state of Alabama had voted to change the value of pi from 3.14159 to the "Biblical value" of 3.0.
-- Burger King, another American fast-food chain, published a full-page advertisement in USA Today in 1998 announcing the introduction of the "Left-Handed Whopper," specially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the advertisement, the new burger included the same ingredients as the original, but the condiments were rotated 180 degrees. The chain said it received thousands of requests for the new burger, as well as orders for the original "right-handed" version.
-- Discover Magazine announced in 1995 that a highly respected biologist, Aprile Pazzo (Italian for April Fool), had discovered a new species in Antarctica: the hotheaded naked ice borer. The creatures were described as having bony plates on their heads that became burning hot, allowing the animals to bore through ice at high speed -- a technique they used to hunt penguins.
-- Noted British astronomer Patrick Moore announced on the radio in 1976 that at 9:47 am, a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event, in which Pluto would pass behind Jupiter, would cause a gravitational alignment that would reduce the Earth's gravity. Moore told listeners that if they jumped in the air at the exact moment of the planetary alignment, they would experience a floating sensation. Hundreds of people called in to report feeling the sensation.
Wheeeeeeeee!
WSClark said:
Happy Sunday morning to you all!!!! Random thoughts.....
The WE Blog is all abuzz about "our" impending return. GSher and Khan have taken it upon themselves to post the "rules" for the return of the boycotters. What a hoot! The two worst bloggers of all time and now the champions of civil blog behavior. It is also interesting that Khan has okayed multiple nic posting. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.................
I want to extend a special laurel and hearty Howdy! to Ms. Linda Inks and Farm Grrl. After the smoke clears, I will still be here with you.
I am still cranked up this morning over the vet homeless issue that I posted about last (10:06 PM) night. My morning coffee is starting to kick in so I think that this would be a good time to fire off a few e-mails on the subject.
Do me a big favor and clink on the link and read the article. I find it obscene that we are spending $2 billion a week in Iraq, but we can't help out our vets at home?
Ohio State - Florida redeux? Hmmmmmm....... Deja Vu all over again.
Steak Fajitas, Mexican rice and bean dip is on the menu for tomorrow night. Cold beer will also be served.
Hey, ML Baseball starts tonight! Two thoughts, go Tigers and will someone please bean Barry Bonds?
What a beautiful day! Maybe I'll take a walk and work off a few of those "I quit smoking" pounds.
Have a good one......
Pssssssssssssttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!! The witching hour is approaching. Stay tuned.
The WE Blog is all abuzz about "our" impending return. GSher and Khan have taken it upon themselves to post the "rules" for the return of the boycotters. What a hoot! The two worst bloggers of all time and now the champions of civil blog behavior. It is also interesting that Khan has okayed multiple nic posting. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.................
I want to extend a special laurel and hearty Howdy! to Ms. Linda Inks and Farm Grrl. After the smoke clears, I will still be here with you.
I am still cranked up this morning over the vet homeless issue that I posted about last (10:06 PM) night. My morning coffee is starting to kick in so I think that this would be a good time to fire off a few e-mails on the subject.
Do me a big favor and clink on the link and read the article. I find it obscene that we are spending $2 billion a week in Iraq, but we can't help out our vets at home?
Ohio State - Florida redeux? Hmmmmmm....... Deja Vu all over again.
Steak Fajitas, Mexican rice and bean dip is on the menu for tomorrow night. Cold beer will also be served.
Hey, ML Baseball starts tonight! Two thoughts, go Tigers and will someone please bean Barry Bonds?
What a beautiful day! Maybe I'll take a walk and work off a few of those "I quit smoking" pounds.
Have a good one......
Pssssssssssssttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!! The witching hour is approaching. Stay tuned.
lindainks55 said:
Good morning.
lh, I'm with Pre on the subject of water. It is a subject I NEVER thought about until making your acquaintance. I am as guilty as anyone else and didn't even know it! But I appreciate learning what should have been very important for a long time. You're a great ambassador, teacher and an inspiration to me and to anyone who takes time to listen and learn. Keep teaching. I like the way you say things!
I've already been to WE Blog this morning. I was going to wait until afternoon but CF piqued my interest and over I went. I read where GS has already condemned me as follows, "You may be right that some won't come back - and that's all right, those are probably the ones who just couldn't get along anyway. I hope they find a place that suits them."
Then I read where the person who currently calls themselves Republican thinks everything s/he does is absolutely the most wonderful thing since sliced bread. I can tell that person’s shit doesn’t stink.
And, I already decided I just don't want to read anyone who decides who another person is and feels they have the right to make that decision. Even the need to scroll over the posts made by a pompous ass is more trouble than it’s worth. There seem to be more than a fair share who knows they are right AND correct. They don’t seem to want to learn or even to teach and share; they seem to mostly posture and lecture and demean in order to prove how superior they and their ideas are.
GS is probably totally right that I'm not cut out to be a blogger. The very first post I ever made to a blog was to her and she took me (NOT my idea -- which was actually a question -- but ME) to task very thoroughly. She did apologize a couple years later. She didn’t even know what she had done at the time. She was on a roll and I got in the way I guess. Doesn’t it seem possible others like me could be in the way again? I’m certainly not saying I should be treated with kid gloves or differently, I’m saying we all deserve to be treated with courtesy (at least until we prove we don’t deserve it!). But therein lays one of the problems with nic switching – that person feels they don’t have to be accountable for what they posted. They can yell foul because they’ve decided they didn’t deserve whatever they earned – at least not under this new nic.
I am cut out to be is a lifetime learner and I'll continue to find places and people that interest me. I have a lot to learn! And, I am a loyal friend. I've enjoyed the peaceful place here and the friends I've made. I am most impressed with your minds, and your humor, and the really nice people you are.
I've also found a lot of interesting places on the net. Places you suggested. So, I'll be around here, around the net, but I don't like the atmosphere at WE Blog. If you guys get it changed and IF ANYONE CAN it will be you, let me know. See ya around!
lh, I'm with Pre on the subject of water. It is a subject I NEVER thought about until making your acquaintance. I am as guilty as anyone else and didn't even know it! But I appreciate learning what should have been very important for a long time. You're a great ambassador, teacher and an inspiration to me and to anyone who takes time to listen and learn. Keep teaching. I like the way you say things!
I've already been to WE Blog this morning. I was going to wait until afternoon but CF piqued my interest and over I went. I read where GS has already condemned me as follows, "You may be right that some won't come back - and that's all right, those are probably the ones who just couldn't get along anyway. I hope they find a place that suits them."
Then I read where the person who currently calls themselves Republican thinks everything s/he does is absolutely the most wonderful thing since sliced bread. I can tell that person’s shit doesn’t stink.
And, I already decided I just don't want to read anyone who decides who another person is and feels they have the right to make that decision. Even the need to scroll over the posts made by a pompous ass is more trouble than it’s worth. There seem to be more than a fair share who knows they are right AND correct. They don’t seem to want to learn or even to teach and share; they seem to mostly posture and lecture and demean in order to prove how superior they and their ideas are.
GS is probably totally right that I'm not cut out to be a blogger. The very first post I ever made to a blog was to her and she took me (NOT my idea -- which was actually a question -- but ME) to task very thoroughly. She did apologize a couple years later. She didn’t even know what she had done at the time. She was on a roll and I got in the way I guess. Doesn’t it seem possible others like me could be in the way again? I’m certainly not saying I should be treated with kid gloves or differently, I’m saying we all deserve to be treated with courtesy (at least until we prove we don’t deserve it!). But therein lays one of the problems with nic switching – that person feels they don’t have to be accountable for what they posted. They can yell foul because they’ve decided they didn’t deserve whatever they earned – at least not under this new nic.
I am cut out to be is a lifetime learner and I'll continue to find places and people that interest me. I have a lot to learn! And, I am a loyal friend. I've enjoyed the peaceful place here and the friends I've made. I am most impressed with your minds, and your humor, and the really nice people you are.
I've also found a lot of interesting places on the net. Places you suggested. So, I'll be around here, around the net, but I don't like the atmosphere at WE Blog. If you guys get it changed and IF ANYONE CAN it will be you, let me know. See ya around!
WSClark said:
Linda, you will always have a home here, even if it is just you and me along with Grrl exchanging recipes!!!
lindainks55 said:
I read your post over there. It made me cry so right now that's all I have to say. I will comment later. Glad to know you friend.
CF said:
lindainks55,
Well, I can say that you're one of the good ones. I appreciate your ideas and sensibility, and will continue to hang out here for the fresh air and the nice light.
Well, I can say that you're one of the good ones. I appreciate your ideas and sensibility, and will continue to hang out here for the fresh air and the nice light.
WSClark said:
Well, well, well, I posted my opus at exactly 12:00 Noon. After that, it only took 27 minutes for GMC to attack me. Note:
"You're a lot of things, WS. Perpetually angry; disturbed; perhaps borderline psychotic and delusional."
Hilarious. If I am so perpetually angry, why is it that I am such an incurable smart-ass?
Like I said, hilarious.......
I am disappointed, however, I thought more of the wingnuts would have taken the opportunity to take a shot at me.
After all, they seem to think that I am lurking around every corner!!!
"You're a lot of things, WS. Perpetually angry; disturbed; perhaps borderline psychotic and delusional."
Hilarious. If I am so perpetually angry, why is it that I am such an incurable smart-ass?
Like I said, hilarious.......
I am disappointed, however, I thought more of the wingnuts would have taken the opportunity to take a shot at me.
After all, they seem to think that I am lurking around every corner!!!
WSClark said:
"Great post here about the harm being done to us by using crops for fuel."
Good link, Grrl Friend. Being a Gearhead, I am facinated by the discussion of alternate fuels for transportation. I often wondered,if biodiesel or ethanol was our future "gasoline" of choice, how would we produce enough without causing more issues than we were addressing.
Even though the internal combusion engine is close to my heart (read Harley V-Twin) there has to be other choices.
I am heartened by the BMX Hydrogen 7 that will be tested in the real world this year.
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2006/09/12/bmw-offici...
To me, that seems to be a better choice, given that the world/universe is largely made up of hydrogen.
Good link, Grrl Friend. Being a Gearhead, I am facinated by the discussion of alternate fuels for transportation. I often wondered,if biodiesel or ethanol was our future "gasoline" of choice, how would we produce enough without causing more issues than we were addressing.
Even though the internal combusion engine is close to my heart (read Harley V-Twin) there has to be other choices.
I am heartened by the BMX Hydrogen 7 that will be tested in the real world this year.
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2006/09/12/bmw-offici...
To me, that seems to be a better choice, given that the world/universe is largely made up of hydrogen.
WSClark said:
"I've never told anyone to come and meet me and told them I was going to physically kick their ass. WS issued that challenge to me, however." GSheridan, WE Blog.
For the fiftieth time, it was a RHETORICAL statement, not a threat. I would ask that any that actually believe that to go back and read the actual post.
THIS is why I will not go back to WE Blog - the Big Lie syndrome - tell a lie over and over again until even you believe it. It was explained many times, yet the wingnuts insist on repeating the same stuff over and over and over again.
But I am sooooooooooooo happy that GSheridan has forgiven me for my abuses.
For the fiftieth time, it was a RHETORICAL statement, not a threat. I would ask that any that actually believe that to go back and read the actual post.
THIS is why I will not go back to WE Blog - the Big Lie syndrome - tell a lie over and over again until even you believe it. It was explained many times, yet the wingnuts insist on repeating the same stuff over and over and over again.
But I am sooooooooooooo happy that GSheridan has forgiven me for my abuses.
Predestined said:
I'm having a wonderful time sitting on my hands over at the WE. If I could see them all face-to-face, I'd simply tell them all to grow up.
GS is baiting everyone with her sneaky underhanded comments. Please ignore her. She wants the attention. Don't give it to her.
And if you're reading this, GSheridan, I'm serious. You're just as mean and vindictive as the rest of the right over there, you just manage to say it with a coating of pure BS that can be recognize by anyone wearing anti-BS glasses---better know as Common Sense.
GS is baiting everyone with her sneaky underhanded comments. Please ignore her. She wants the attention. Don't give it to her.
And if you're reading this, GSheridan, I'm serious. You're just as mean and vindictive as the rest of the right over there, you just manage to say it with a coating of pure BS that can be recognize by anyone wearing anti-BS glasses---better know as Common Sense.
gster said:
Pee - I agree with your post. No matter how much you perfuem it or sugar coat it, BS is stll BS.
Still working on the skate thing, more correctly, just thinking outloud.
Still working on the skate thing, more correctly, just thinking outloud.
WSClark said:
Those folks over on WE Blog are right on the verge of explosion. GS and Khan have spent the last few weeks patting themselves on the back and now they are being called out for their hypocrisy.
Damn, it is funny. You can't help but notice that Khan has had anything to say after I posted my comments. It is pretty hard to justify your attitude when you use an anti-Semitic slur with one of your very first posts.
Anyway, the King and Queen can go one pretending that they are decent and respectable citizens - the rest of the world knows differently.
Damn, it is funny. You can't help but notice that Khan has had anything to say after I posted my comments. It is pretty hard to justify your attitude when you use an anti-Semitic slur with one of your very first posts.
Anyway, the King and Queen can go one pretending that they are decent and respectable citizens - the rest of the world knows differently.
lindainks55 said:
Well, first, thank you. Thank you all who felt outraged on my behalf. I've never had a champion before and don't really know how to be gracious about your protection so will have to leave it at a heartfelt thank you.
I think the situation must have been festering and didn't need much to push it over the edge. None of you knew me or whether the name called was deserved or not. I think you've all gotten to know me better now. I've certainly posted more here than anywhere. Can't get me shut up now -- see the monster you encouraged. And I still don't have much to say, I'm just more willing to say it to you. tehe
I think the situation must have been festering and didn't need much to push it over the edge. None of you knew me or whether the name called was deserved or not. I think you've all gotten to know me better now. I've certainly posted more here than anywhere. Can't get me shut up now -- see the monster you encouraged. And I still don't have much to say, I'm just more willing to say it to you. tehe
lindainks55 said:
That guy who currently calls himself Republican won't see that he needs to be accountable for anything. He wants to be respected for being well informed, intelligent, reasoned (or whatever he thinks is a good way to be thought of), but since his conduct is none of that he has to remake himself often. He is actually doing a better job this time than he has in the past. It's just that he (like most) is recognized by how they say things, examples they use... So, although he has done better under his newest nic he has deserved much less under many other nics and should be held accountable. Maybe his life skills aren't developed enough to know you can't run from your past because it gets there first.
Maybe GS is truly as confident as her posts. Maybe she truly thinks Republican is all that she compliments him for being. Maybe she feels above the fray that is so beneath her she doesn't recognize it.
Is that how Bush feels about himself? Is he so sure he sees everything more clearly than others, is making the best decisions possible, is fine with what his gut tells him? Does he think those people who either manipulate him or agree with him or at least don't question him are deserving of compliments and his support?
Maybe GS is truly as confident as her posts. Maybe she truly thinks Republican is all that she compliments him for being. Maybe she feels above the fray that is so beneath her she doesn't recognize it.
Is that how Bush feels about himself? Is he so sure he sees everything more clearly than others, is making the best decisions possible, is fine with what his gut tells him? Does he think those people who either manipulate him or agree with him or at least don't question him are deserving of compliments and his support?
Predestined said:
"That guy who currently calls himself Republican won't see that he needs to be accountable for anything."
The sign of a true neocon, Linda. *grin* So "yes" is the answer as to whether this is true of the current Prez. :) (Bless his heart.)
As for being confident, here's my take on it. There's confident, and then there's over-confident. The over-confident are the ones who give those with real confidence a bad name. Over-confidence is the sign of someone who feels the opposite and must over-compensate for it, so they can feel superior.
For instance, Ben has confidence in himself when talking within his field of knowledge. When he isn't sure, he says so.
I'm confident that I'm right...or wrong...or don't know a darned thing about what I'm talking about, but it sure sounds good, doesn't it? LOL
The sign of a true neocon, Linda. *grin* So "yes" is the answer as to whether this is true of the current Prez. :) (Bless his heart.)
As for being confident, here's my take on it. There's confident, and then there's over-confident. The over-confident are the ones who give those with real confidence a bad name. Over-confidence is the sign of someone who feels the opposite and must over-compensate for it, so they can feel superior.
For instance, Ben has confidence in himself when talking within his field of knowledge. When he isn't sure, he says so.
I'm confident that I'm right...or wrong...or don't know a darned thing about what I'm talking about, but it sure sounds good, doesn't it? LOL
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