February 2008
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Q: What's better than Ambien...A: your breath?!? →
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The Struggle
“Yes, for the struggle to be good rather than bad is important, much more important than people think. Therefore, we musn’t be tempted by honor, money, or rule into neglecting justice and the rest of virtue.” - Socrates, the Republic, Book X, 608 b-c.
January 2008
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Sick Cattle Used to Feed School Children →
“A hidden-camera investigation by an animal rights group has uncovered disturbing treatment of ailing cows at a California slaughterhouse that provides meat for school lunches….”
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Bart Simpson Actress Gives $10 Million to... →
more money from Nancy (bart) than Tom! Also lists other celebrity donations…
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“China and India have become poster children for market reform and globalization...”
– Some myths about the rise of China and India (via azspot)
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“The ‘Freedom Agenda’ of U.S. Foreign Policy
by Michele Kelemen
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– NPR: Bush Lauds Progress in Iraq, Economic Plan
Food: Cheeseburger in a Can is Both the Best and... →
thanks to Dan for the link! I am officially hungry now.
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Rigorous Intuition (v. 2.0): Empire on the Verge... →
being able to connect OBEs, the run for presidency and our fascination with the public demise of celebrities is all in day’s work for Jeff Wells. NB: Read Part I first.
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List of countries by suicide rate - Wikipedia, the... →
I got a new tag-line for the Ministry of Tourism in Lithuania: Come Enjoy Lithuania-Mania!!
(was that in poor taste?)
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NPR: Fact-Checking the State of the Union →
a great resource on last night’s state of dis-union.
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Canadian Group Denies Being Front For Chinese... →
“it did not surprise Chen Yonglin, a former diplomat at the Chinese consulate in Sydney, Australia who recently visited Canada and warned that Chinese spies and front organizations are widespread here, including those targeting groups persecuted by the regime in China.”
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Pioneering Blackwater Protesters Given Secret... →
“The “criminals” in question were not the armed thugs who gunned down 17 Iraqi civilians and wounded more than 20 others in Baghdad’s Nisour Square last September. They were seven nonviolent activists who had the audacity to stage a demonstration at the gates of Blackwater’s 7,000-acre private military base in North Carolina to protest the actions of mercenaries...
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State of the Union
as I am watching this now, I think what we are all really waiting to see is Cheney start shooting lightning from his fingers onto the senate floor.
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Bush Admin. to Allow Slaughter of Wolf Population →
Satellite is weeks away from hitting Earth -... →
“The satellite, which no longer can be controlled, could contain hazardous materials, and it is unknown where on the planet it might come down, they said.”
When Fashion Goes Too Far: Fake Human Skin... →
not for you, if you just ate.
McCain fear-mongering with threats of additional... →
“And right now - we’re gonna have a lot of PTSD [post traumatic stress disorder] to treat, my friends,” he said. “We’re gonna have a lot of combat wounds that have to do with these terrible explosive IEDs that inflict such severe wounds. And my friends, it’s gonna be tough, we’re gonna have a lot to do.”
“Please support Barack Obama. I want, for once, someone I can vote for not...”
– xkcd (via azspot)
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Secret societies | Salon Books →
a heads up to the community. you are still better off reading ‘History of Secret Societies’ by Akron Duvall and ‘the Secret Teachings of All Ages’ by Manly P. Hall.
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pro bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez: a vegan →
well, kind of. The article states that his nutritionist persuaded him to “incorporate small amounts of meat into his plant diet.” A valiant effort, nonetheless. — dihard
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Crooked Brains - Open Sewers of the world →
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Hillary says Bill went too far →
here comes damage control !
Obama runs away with SC primary - Yahoo! News →
i am sure this is posted everywhere by now, but let’s wait till Clinton calls for a re-count.
Anonymous steps up its war with Scientology →
When are they going to retaliate with a Cruise Missle? Check out the LedgerGermane Library for a ‘Brainwashing Manual’ of Hubbard’s. ;)
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Why Hillary Clinton Should Withdraw From the Race... →
I’m glad somebody is documenting these points, Democrats will be reviewing this primary season for a long time. From livejamie — cultrvultr
Thanks to both cultrvultr and livejaime for this. Very salient pts. Memorize and fliter through with your friends, breathe the meme.
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Buy Your Very Own Rocket Pack for $100K | Autopia... →
F the Mercedes Benz, Ms. Joplin. I want one of deez!
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700MHz Auction: Thrill May Be Gone -- Wireless --... →
will Google own what’s in the air ?
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'Rambo': Fourth Blood →
Ok, I have to admit it, a whole buncha my friends want to see this movie this weekend. Yet, you can’t fight and win in this well -monitored world doing the Fire vs. Fire thing, but maybe ‘arming’ yourself with other elements (air - knowledge, water- adaptability, etc - think about it yourself) is a proactive step in the right direction.
“You bringin’ any...
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I like Turtles! →