Stores are designed to make you wander many aisles before finding the milk.
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
New immigrant child count adds fuel to fire
A report that one in 15 kids is born to illegal immigrants revives thorny questions.
Also: This summer was foretold
A 2007 report foresaw catastrophic fires in Russia and increased Asian flooding.
Also: Oiled Gulf marshes are healing themselves
Flora and fauna are rapidly returning to areas that were recently covered in oil.
Also: The National State of Disrepair
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2009 Report Card for American Infrastructure, and the results are grim. The association gave the most powerful nation in the world an overall grade of D, and stated that it would take a five-year investment of $2.2 trillion to bring the U.S. up to par with the rest of its class—the world’s major postindustrial nations.
The 20 worst-paying college degrees
College majors that involve children or food are among the worst choices if you want to be well paid.
Also: And I Quote
"If you have a car and you want to go forward, you put it in 'D'.
When you want to go backwards, you put it in 'R.'
That's no coincidence.
They are trying to move us backwards, and we need to move us forward."
~ President Obama
When you want to go backwards, you put it in 'R.'
That's no coincidence.
They are trying to move us backwards, and we need to move us forward."
~ President Obama
It's The Economy Stupid
It's The Economy Stupid
An economic expert says stagflation is the "worst of all possible worlds."
Also: What's positive about the recession
For people who still have jobs, the deep downturn has brought some unexpected benefits.
Also: Fight over $1 trillion pension shortfall
Gary Justus is suing to protect his pension as similar battles loom across the U.S.
Also: Wells Fargo must pay back $203 million
There is "no doubt" that the bank is profiteering from its fee policy, a U.S. district judge says.
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Lunatic Fringe
Lunatic Fringe
Otherwise know as the Seditionists
When dealing with wingnuts ... Remember the rule:
If they accuse someone of something, then they're already guilty of it.
Liars and Fools
Trent Franks (reptile-Arizona) lies: President Obama is the greatest threat to the United States Constitution, and one the nation's worst enemies.
Spoken like the true Nazi he is.
Radio hatemonger Michael Savage lies: "The left will not stop until the country goes up in flames ... they want insurrection".
Wrong, that is what you wingnuts want an what you have always wanted.
Lush Dimbulb lies: "Secession" is "not the rantings of extreme kookism anymore," "some might say the civil war is already on".
Syphilis warps the mind and Lush is the proof.
Talk of secession, a second civil war, and nullification increasingly common among wingnuts.
Hard to imagine such talk 'increasing' as it is all they talk and have talked about for years.
Hate radio's Lush Dimbulb: "This is tyranny".
This from a tyrant is just too funny.
Faux's Glenn Beck lies: The "patterns" of the Weimar Republic "are repeating".
The Nazis are getting more brazen aren't they.
Wingnut media repeatedly and absurdly compare Michelle Obama to Marie Antoinette.
'Clutching at straws' is the appropriate phrase to use here.
Wingnut squawking head Chuck Colson begs people to "understand the severity of the threats to our first freedom" which are coming from all sides and "realize the kind of fight we're in and be prepared for what we may face in the coming months".
Quite correct you are a serious threat you are to our freedom but we are prepared to defend our freedom from you.
Faux's Glenn Beck compares President Obama to Lucifer.
At least Lush has syphilis to blame, but Glenn you're just stark raving mad dog bat shit crazy.
White supremacist site Stormfront promotes Glenn Beck's deleted white power "fave" on Twitter.
Ah, don't you just love it when Nazis show the love for one another.
Little 7-year-old girl refused ice lolly because she only had pennies to pay for it
This ice cream vendor needs to be whipped in public - Pennies are coin of the realm as well!
A young girl from Gloucester was left in "floods of tears" after an ice cream man turned her away for only having pennies rather than pound coins to pay for her 40p lolly. Seven-year-old Cordelle Hanson had been saving up her pocket money and decided to use it to buy an ice cream from the van when it stopped by her house in West Lodge Drive, Coney Hill last Tuesday.
But when she asked for her treat she was turned away because she only had coppers. Cordelle's mum Lisa Betts said: "I was sat in my car talking to my friend while Cordelle went to get an ice cream from the ice cream man.
"She came back a minute later and was in floods of tears saying that the ice cream man wouldn't give her a lolly because she only had pennies. It was pocket money that she had worked for. She does odd jobs around the house and I give her a penny or two in return.
"She was feeling independent having earned it herself and going to ask for it and she was just turned away. Cordelle is only seven, how can they refuse her when she has the money?"
Farmer creates first ever banana-shaped shallots
A farmer has created the first-ever shallot to be on British soil – shaped like a banana. Dedicated John Rowswell has invested ten years and thousands of pounds into engineering the popular vegetable by painstakingly cross-pollinating plants. But finally the bendy bulb – named the ‘Barrington Banana’ after the village where he lives near Ilminster, Somerset – is ready to hit the shelves.
John, 50, said: ”I love shallots and wanted to create something that was totally unique for British horticulture. There are 32 listed types of shallot and there’s not one like this one. Only two types are grown from seeds, including mine, and ours is female while the other is male. It’s such a useful vegetable – as well as being sweet to taste and really is delicious to eat.
”I want this creation to be something I will be remembered for long into the future.” After cross-pollinating three plants he finally crafted his recipe for the vegetable – a relative of the onion – and created seeds to grow the four-inch golden-brown bulbs, which are said to be sweeter than traditional shallots. He has remortgaged his home and estimated he has spent £7,500 getting the product prepared.
They now need to be given final approval by the final Food and Environmental Research Agency (FERA) before they can be listed on the European Seed Register. And John is hoping someone will help him out with the £1,500 fee. He said: ”I have put so much into this, putting a mortgage on the house, as well as using most of the money in our business. We now can’t afford the final test.”
John, 50, said: ”I love shallots and wanted to create something that was totally unique for British horticulture. There are 32 listed types of shallot and there’s not one like this one. Only two types are grown from seeds, including mine, and ours is female while the other is male. It’s such a useful vegetable – as well as being sweet to taste and really is delicious to eat.
”I want this creation to be something I will be remembered for long into the future.” After cross-pollinating three plants he finally crafted his recipe for the vegetable – a relative of the onion – and created seeds to grow the four-inch golden-brown bulbs, which are said to be sweeter than traditional shallots. He has remortgaged his home and estimated he has spent £7,500 getting the product prepared.
They now need to be given final approval by the final Food and Environmental Research Agency (FERA) before they can be listed on the European Seed Register. And John is hoping someone will help him out with the £1,500 fee. He said: ”I have put so much into this, putting a mortgage on the house, as well as using most of the money in our business. We now can’t afford the final test.”
Sheep Take Over The Lord of The Rings Movie Set
The movie set that was once the Shire in The Lord of The Rings trilogy, has since been taken over by sheep. Although still a tourist attraction, those visiting the former Hobbit homes in New Zealand must take precaution of the new residents.U.K. etiquette guide
Tips warn Britons how to handle hugs, eye contact, and weight insults with foreign Olympics visitors.
Also: Odds and Sods
Odds and Sods
Exterminators say dry weather is driving sewer rats up through toiletsMore stingray attacks reported at South Padre Island due to warm weather and calm water
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The Daily Drift
The Daily Drift
Today's horoscope says:Your big brain is showered with a huge dose of assertive energy as the universe helps you focus on work and responsibilities.
This new synergy is amazing to behold, but the potential for burnout is getting higher!
If you want to avoid it, keep your eyes open, and make sure not to overload on coffee.
Remember that your mind (and body) needs breaks every now and then, so make sure to stick to a schedule.
This way, you can make the most of your abilities without burning out.
Today is:
Today is Wednesday, August 11, the 223rd day of 2010.
There are 142 days left in the year.
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