It is a full moon tonight.
Now you know what that feeling was you just couldn't explain a while ago.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Hooked On Facts
Today's six facts are:
If you shake a can of mixed nuts, the larger ones go to the top.
The U.S. motto, "In God We Trust" was not adopted as the national slogan until 1956.
If you cut a "V" shape into your toenail you can prevent 'in-grown' toenails.
Contrary to popular belief opossums, squirrels, chipmunks and mice do not carry rabies.
An elephant's tooth can weigh up to 12 pounds.
Seaweed is used to thicken ice cream.
Bonus Fact: An apple, a potato and an onion all taste the same if you eat them with your nose plugged.
If you shake a can of mixed nuts, the larger ones go to the top.
The U.S. motto, "In God We Trust" was not adopted as the national slogan until 1956.
If you cut a "V" shape into your toenail you can prevent 'in-grown' toenails.
Contrary to popular belief opossums, squirrels, chipmunks and mice do not carry rabies.
An elephant's tooth can weigh up to 12 pounds.
Seaweed is used to thicken ice cream.
Bonus Fact: An apple, a potato and an onion all taste the same if you eat them with your nose plugged.
Daily Photo
This picture is spot on, on so many levels ...
Of course, you realize this photo is a fake ... Sarah doesn't read (newspapers).
Of course, you realize this photo is a fake ... Sarah doesn't read (newspapers).Health News
Health News today:
Link between high-fructose corn syrup and diabetes is further established
Study finds universal health care would cost less than bailouts
Long working hours may raise the risk of mental decline and possibly dementia
Health insurance essential for health and well-being
Mad Cow and Alzheimer's have surprising link
Simple device can ensure food gets to the store bacteria free
Study finds universal health care would cost less than bailouts
Long working hours may raise the risk of mental decline and possibly dementia
Health insurance essential for health and well-being
Mad Cow and Alzheimer's have surprising link
Simple device can ensure food gets to the store bacteria free
Liars and Fools
Liars and Fools for today are:
Franks (r-Arizona) lies that Reid (D-Nevada) supports non-existent 'Red Light Express' to Nevada brothel
Cornyn (r-Texas) is circulating a petition demanding that the Obama administration come clean about its "conspiracy" to smear Lush Dimbulb
King (r-Michigan) introduces "Victory in Iraq" resolution "chronicling the success of the troop surge in Iraq"
Hutchison (r-Texas) says "Every major tax cut in history has created more revenue", and of course, she's dead wrong
Conservative audience roars with applause when wing-nut activist Kincaid says Obama wasn't born in US
Faux's Handjob accuses Reid (D-Nevada) of wanting American troops to die
NBC's Nazi Cuntler says Soros was "a Nazi collaborator, literally"
Disney's Savage says Obama and Chavez are terrorists
Huckabee compares Obama administration to the USSR
Will spreads more lies in new global warming column
Wing-nuts claims stock market declined because Obama was nominated for President
MSNBC's Scarborough lies that Obama is moving the US "closer toward European-style socialism"
Disney's Savage declares "Obama is a dictator"
Louisiana Governor Jindal's Katrina story was a lie
Latest repugican stupid 'issue': Obama reads speeches off a teleprompter
Faux's Brick jokes about killing buyers of Blagojevich's book
Jindal's jab at volcano monitoring -- disingenuous, anti-science, and just plain dumb
DeMint (r-South Carolina) says students in D.C. public schools are more likely to join gangs than graduate
Franks (r-Arizona) lies that Reid (D-Nevada) supports non-existent 'Red Light Express' to Nevada brothel
Cornyn (r-Texas) is circulating a petition demanding that the Obama administration come clean about its "conspiracy" to smear Lush Dimbulb
King (r-Michigan) introduces "Victory in Iraq" resolution "chronicling the success of the troop surge in Iraq"
Hutchison (r-Texas) says "Every major tax cut in history has created more revenue", and of course, she's dead wrong
Conservative audience roars with applause when wing-nut activist Kincaid says Obama wasn't born in US
Faux's Handjob accuses Reid (D-Nevada) of wanting American troops to die
NBC's Nazi Cuntler says Soros was "a Nazi collaborator, literally"
Disney's Savage says Obama and Chavez are terrorists
Huckabee compares Obama administration to the USSR
Will spreads more lies in new global warming column
Wing-nuts claims stock market declined because Obama was nominated for President
MSNBC's Scarborough lies that Obama is moving the US "closer toward European-style socialism"
Disney's Savage declares "Obama is a dictator"
Louisiana Governor Jindal's Katrina story was a lie
Latest repugican stupid 'issue': Obama reads speeches off a teleprompter
Faux's Brick jokes about killing buyers of Blagojevich's book
Jindal's jab at volcano monitoring -- disingenuous, anti-science, and just plain dumb
DeMint (r-South Carolina) says students in D.C. public schools are more likely to join gangs than graduate
Makes you wonder what they have been smoking, doesn't it?!
It has to be some good shit!
It has to be some good shit!
Saved a child's life? Bad Catholic!
Excerpt:
In case all that's not repugnant enough by itself, consider one more thing: Archbishop Sobrinho has apparently
And Archbishop Cardoso Sobrinho has also made it clear that he's not saying the little girl is excommunicated!
What kind of a monster do you take him for? Surely, in this case, God's law doesn't mean what God's law says!
It only means what it says when I say it does, dummy! I guess it's safe to assume that in Archbishop Sobrinho's
interpretation of Catholic doctrine, presuming to speak for God is somehow wholly unrelated to the sin of pride.
made no mention of the girl's stepfather, who's confessed to raping her. People who helped save a little girl from
physical and emotional suffering, and possibly death? Bad Catholics! God disapproves! Child rapists, on the other hand?
Well, historically, those have been some of the most distinguished members of our organization.
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Typical Catholics punishing the victim and those who help and letting the 'wicked' go free. Of course being excommunicated by the catholic church is about as important and enduring as a fart in a wind-storm ... who cares.
You're Overqualified
Know your pain ...
Hey, all I get is the 'You're overqualified' speech.
Los Gatos resident Doug Horan, 62, with degrees in physics and business administration, has applied for more than 1,000 jobs over the past 18 months.
After a promising in-person interview last week, he received a call back and was told, "You don't fit with our culture."
More here
Read: you are too old to be worth hiring.
Hey, all I get is the 'You're overqualified' speech.
Cattle in southeast Texas have high incidence of DNA damage.
Scientists have found a link to large factories that emit toxic substances.
For 200 years, Randy Mumme’s family has raised cattle on the same plot of southeast Texas land. then, about 10 years ago, something began to change. His steers were losing weight. Cows were miscarrying; one gave birth to a calf with three legs. Many calves were stillborn.
The family’s ranching practices had not changed over the centuries, but the environment had: his ranch is four miles downwind of large industrial plants that spew tons of carcinogens and other toxic substances into the air. Mumme and other ranchers in Point Comfort suspect the factories are contributing to the ill-health of their cattle.
Now scientists have found DNA evidence that suggests the ranchers’ suspicions might be true, heightening concerns about their cattle as well as their own health.
Baseball player traded for bats, dead from overdose
Last year, minor league baseball team the Calgary Vipers traded pitcher John C. Odom to the Laredo Broncos in exchange for 10 maple baseball bats worth $665.
At first, Odom took the odd trade in stride, even joking about his new, embarrassing nickname of Batman. Three weeks after the trade though, he quit.
And six months after that, Odom was dead of an accidental overdose of heroin, methamphetamine, the stimulant benzylpiperazine and alcohol.
Before his death, the bats were bought by Ripley's Believe it or Not for $10,000 that went to the team's children's charity.
From the AP:
Calgary team president Peter Young and Laredo general manager Jose Melendez nearly traded (Odom) for a slugger, but it fell apart. Melendez proposed buying Odom’s contract for $1,000. Young rejected that, saying the Vipers didn’t do cash deals because they made the team look financially unstable.
Bats, though, the Vipers could use. At $665 for 10 bats—made by Prairie Sticks, double-dipped black, 34 inches long, model C243, Laredo agreed to the unusual deal.
“This was not done as a publicity stunt,” said Young, now the Vipers’ director of baseball operations. “I talked to John several times and told him this wasn’t done to embarrass him..."
On June 5 in Amarillo, the “Batman” theme played while Odom warmed up for Laredo, and he tipped his cap to the sound booth. But he was battered for eight runs in 3 1-3 innings and mercilessly taunted by the crowd. (Broncos manager Dan) Shwam went to the mound.
“The chants, the catcalls, they were terrible. I had to get him out of there for his own good. He was falling apart, right in front of our eyes,” Shwam said.
AIG has insured $1.6 trillion in derivatives
And, here, you thought AIG's $62 billion quarterly loss last month was bad.
As it turns out the company has a further $1.6 trillion in outstanding derivatives exposure, according to this leaked memo (from February 26, 2009) that AIG sent to the US Treasury in order to beg for another $30 billion.
As it turns out the company has a further $1.6 trillion in outstanding derivatives exposure, according to this leaked memo (from February 26, 2009) that AIG sent to the US Treasury in order to beg for another $30 billion.
Shakespeare's first theater found
Archaeologists in London believe they have unearthed the remains of the theater where Romeo and Juliet had its premiere.
Follow the link above for the complete article.
Interestingly enough the theater was built in 1576 by James Burbage as the first public theater in England and had the distinction of being named simply 'The Theater'.
It was built outside London because it was against the law to have live theater performances within the city walls at the time.
Twenty five years after is was built is was taken timber by timber south bank of the Thames river to build 'The Globe' theater.
Follow the link above for the complete article.
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Interestingly enough the theater was built in 1576 by James Burbage as the first public theater in England and had the distinction of being named simply 'The Theater'.
It was built outside London because it was against the law to have live theater performances within the city walls at the time.
Twenty five years after is was built is was taken timber by timber south bank of the Thames river to build 'The Globe' theater.
Enzyme behind cancer spread found
 Breast cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body |
Scientists say they have identified an enzyme that helps cancer spread around the body.
Cancer metastasis, where the cancer spreads from its original location, is known to be responsible for 90% of cancer-related deaths.
Institute of Cancer Research scientists have found that an enzyme called LOX is crucial in promoting metastasis, Cancer Cell journal reports.
Read the rest at BBC News/Health.
Selfless Gene or Selfish Game
The idea that genes merely promote an individual's survival is under fire - they may work for the benefit of entire species too.
The selfless gene: Rethinking Dawkins's doctrine
Lab discovers first pentagonal ice crystals by chance
Ice crystals with five instead of six sides show that we still have much to learn about water.
Pentagonal ice crystals
Want to buy a house for $1.00
Then Detroit is where you want to be ...
Welcome to Landlord Nation, where foreclosure notices are plentiful and for-sale signs offer at least 1,800 homes for under $10,000 that once were worth at least 10 times more.
Welcome to Landlord Nation, where foreclosure notices are plentiful and for-sale signs offer at least 1,800 homes for under $10,000 that once were worth at least 10 times more.
In extreme cases, homes are on sale for $1 or less, which has enticed investors to Detroit from as far away as the United Kingdom and Australia.
Read the rest here.
Warren Buffet says 'Economy fell off a cliff'
Billionaire Warren Buffet said unemployment will likely climb a lot higher depending upon how effective the nation's policies are, but he remains optimistic over the long term.
Buffett said the nation's leaders need to support President Obama's efforts to repair the economy because fear is dominating Americans' behavior and the economy has basically followed the worst-case scenario he envisioned.
"It's fallen off a cliff," Buffett said today during a live appearance on CNBC. "Not only has the economy slowed down a lot, but people have really changed their habits like I haven't seen."
Read the rest here.
Bangladesh blocks YouTube
You know of course this means even more postings of the video they are trying to silence, right.
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Bangladesh blocked access to the video-sharing site YouTube after it hosted a recording of a tense meeting between the prime minister and army officials following a bloody mutiny by border guards, officials said.
The insurrection last month claimed more than 70 lives, shook the two-month-old government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and raised tensions with the powerful military, which opposed her handling of the incident.
YouTube "has been temporarily blocked in the national interest," said Abbas Faruq, a spokesman for the government's regulatory body that oversees the Internet, theBangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.
Faruq said gateway access to a few other Web sites, like esnips.com, were also being blocked. He would not say when the sites would be unblocked.
Zia Ahmed, the telecommunications commission chairman, defended the decision.
"The government can take any decision to stop any activity that threatens national unity and integrity," Ahmed said.
The audio clip recorded Hasina defending her decision to negotiate with the mutineers while army officials shouted and jeered, drowning her out and preventing her from speaking.
The clip was being posted on blogs and overseas Web sites that cater to Bangladeshis.
Nasrin Sultana, a manager at Access Telecom Bangladesh Limited, one of the country's major Internet providers, said the site was blocked late Sunday because of an audio clip from the March 1 meeting. Officials at Google Inc., YouTube's parent company, could not be immediately reached for comment.
Military officials and others with knowledge of the meeting said the gathering was tense.
The Feb. 26-27 revolt at the Dhaka headquarters of the Bangladesh Rifles, a paramilitary border patrol force commanded by army officers, left senior army officials furious at Hasina for negotiating with the mutineers instead of ordering an army attack.
The mutiny ended through negotiations, with offers of amnesty and a show of military force. But when dozens of bodies — including those of 56 commanding officers — were discovered dumped into shallow graves or sewers on the sprawling compound, the government rescinded the amnesty for those behind the mutiny. Four other army officers are still reported missing, and presumed dead.
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There is always more to the story than is let known and that will drive even more inquiries from around the net and this attempt to stop those inquiries will only intensify those inquiries.
At the same time the story is simple: there was a mutiny - people died - mutiny ended. It is the things that go into the story before, during and after that are what is going to be looked into by the net postings.
Mutiny is wrong. Negotiating with mutineers - right or wrong, is still in debate. Trying to stop inquiries never works ... never has and never will. That is evidenced here as we have not followed this story closely before - but we will now.
The Beatles at Budokan
July 1, 1966
Playlist:
Playlist:
Rock and Roll Music, She's a Woman, If I Needed Someone, Day Tripper, Baby's in Black, I Feel Fine, Yesterday, I Wanna Be Your Man, Nowhere Man, Paperback Writer, I'm Down.
Center Left
This nation has always been a 'center-left' nation politically no matter how many times the wing-nuts lie and screech the opposite and now we all know they lie - even those generous souls who used to give them the benefit of the doubt.
Americans are proving to the world again why they are such a 'great' people by a return to what made us 'great' in the first place: more attention to our fellow citizens (domestic and world) and their needs, science over screwball religion, education over indoctrination (mainly by that same screwball religion), cooperation over divisiveness, and the list goes on ...
It is wonderful to see America back, again.
We will not allow those that would destroy her from within (read: repugicans) to ever again hold sway over us ... they will forever remain the fringe element they always have been ... just as we would never allow any from without do the same. This is why generations have come seeking our shores so that they too may live as a 'great' people.
Americans are proving to the world again why they are such a 'great' people by a return to what made us 'great' in the first place: more attention to our fellow citizens (domestic and world) and their needs, science over screwball religion, education over indoctrination (mainly by that same screwball religion), cooperation over divisiveness, and the list goes on ...
It is wonderful to see America back, again.
We will not allow those that would destroy her from within (read: repugicans) to ever again hold sway over us ... they will forever remain the fringe element they always have been ... just as we would never allow any from without do the same. This is why generations have come seeking our shores so that they too may live as a 'great' people.
Our Readers
Some of our readers today have been in:
Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech republic
Tronto, Ontario, Canada
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
London, England, United Kingdom
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
as well as the countries of Germany, the Netherlands, Serbia and Monetenegro
Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech republic
Tronto, Ontario, Canada
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
London, England, United Kingdom
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
as well as the countries of Germany, the Netherlands, Serbia and Monetenegro
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
Getting in touch with the more earthy elements of life will keep you well grounded and balanced.
Oh, yeah! The garden awaits!
Getting in touch with the more earthy elements of life will keep you well grounded and balanced.
Oh, yeah! The garden awaits!
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