tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post8637051937794983098..comments2024-03-28T06:32:24.557-04:00Comments on The Elephant Bar: An ordinary human being and a magnificent soprano, Joan Sutherland, diesDeuce ☂http://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-60609809370673814762010-10-13T05:59:05.871-04:002010-10-13T05:59:05.871-04:00Best damn class of GOP Rookies in my lifetime.Best damn class of GOP Rookies in my lifetime.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-55235319130534834002010-10-13T05:57:14.640-04:002010-10-13T05:57:14.640-04:00Maybe it does take a Rocket Scientist
Ruth McClun...<a href="http://www.ruth4az.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">Maybe it does take a Rocket Scientist</a><br /><br />Ruth McClung is not the average candidate. She is a 27 year old rocket scientist, with 7 years of technical and management experience. She is an avid outdoor enthusiast, and an amateur artist and writer. She received her Bachelor of Science in physics from the University of Arizona in 2004. She said as to why she was running, "My competition does not understand energy, the environment, technology, or national security and defense - these complex issues require science based solutions, not political rhetoric. I also want to defend the American Dream. I want to lead America back into prosperity and stop the reckless spending going on in Washington. I want to give freedom back to the people. It's the people who have made this country great, not the politicians!" Ruth will represent the people of Southern Arizona, not the status quo in Washington.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-48057122709785023552010-10-13T04:00:15.810-04:002010-10-13T04:00:15.810-04:00How China is Weaker Than it Looks
One is the amou...<b>How China is Weaker Than it Looks</b><br /><br /><i>One is the amount of money that’s being spent on internal security. <b>According to its official budget, China spent about $80 billion on defence in 2009 (although the United States and others would argue that even this massive figure underestimates the true scale). But more remarkably, it spent almost as much—$75 billion—on internal security.</b><br /><br />Keeping the lid on Xinjiang and Tibet has clearly required massive amounts of central government cash, as has policing China’s restless provinces and dealing with public unrest. Indeed, those who venture outside the grand cities of Shanghai and Beijing see a country with surprising levels of fractiousness and casual violence. On a recent visit to the central city of Xian, for example, I was intrigued to see an enormous sign over a side street bearing the words (in English and Chinese) `Centre for Receiving Petitions.’ It seems there are enough disgruntled citizens in the city and the surrounding areas to warrant a whole street to deal with them.<br /><br />The second indicator of trouble ahead is the way elite leaders themselves are speaking. Yes, it’s true that Politburo members and their local equivalents fill their public pronouncements with rosy statistics. Like their Maoist and Dengist forebears, they live in a world still infected with Utopianism—things will always get better, the harvests will get bigger, the heaven on earth promised under Marxism (albeit now called Socialism with Chinese characteristics) will be realised one day (even if that day has to be pushed further and further into the future).</i><br /><br /><a href="http://the-diplomat.com/2010/10/12/china-is-weaker-than-it-looks/" rel="nofollow">Big Trouble in Little China</a><br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-65584429498318274482010-10-13T03:45:14.954-04:002010-10-13T03:45:14.954-04:00A couple of videos: South Dakota beauties running ...<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/elections-2010-south-dakota-sarah-palin/story?id=11860378" rel="nofollow">A couple of videos: South Dakota beauties running for the house.</a>Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-43561374104480813722010-10-13T03:44:10.041-04:002010-10-13T03:44:10.041-04:00Florencio Avalos, 31, stepped out of the rescue ca...<i>Florencio Avalos, 31, stepped out of the rescue capsule amid sobs from his young son and received a bracing bear hug from Chilean President Sebastian Pinera.<br /><br />...<br /><br />The capsule was then to be sent back down to pick up his trapped co-workers in a drawn-out process to be completed over two days.<br /><br />Avalos's safe return from more than 600 metres below ground after 69 days represented a new record and an amazing feat of human endurance against all odds.</i><br /><br /><a href="http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=525476&articleID=1840302" rel="nofollow">Rescue Continues</a>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-53783003990777350902010-10-13T03:40:46.406-04:002010-10-13T03:40:46.406-04:00.
Try cutting back on the sugar.
Speaking of whic....<br /><i>Try cutting back on the sugar.</i><br /><br />Speaking of which. Try taking a look at US Food Production on the <i>World Clock</i> provided by Sam above.<br /><br />Look at 2010 sugar production in metric tons. It is way bigger than dairy. It is bigger than fruits and vegetables. It is almost 2/3 the size of the entire grain crop.<br /><br />No wonder we are a nation of fatasses.<br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-14938429289907445572010-10-13T00:46:05.330-04:002010-10-13T00:46:05.330-04:00At present, I'm just a little sceptical.
Try ...<i>At present, I'm just a little sceptical.</i><br /><br />Try cutting back on the sugar.<br /><br />:)The Cleaning Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03885132374422274213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-54897577095610151092010-10-13T00:04:52.297-04:002010-10-13T00:04:52.297-04:00.
If his musicality matures, he is a worthy succes....<br /><i>If his musicality matures, he is a worthy successor to Stevie Ray.</i><br /><br />I guess I would have to hear more of his music before commenting.<br /><br />At present, I'm just a little sceptical.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-17364673585290041452010-10-13T00:04:38.074-04:002010-10-13T00:04:38.074-04:00If you ever get around to listening to Louise Sam,...If you ever get around to listening to Louise Sam, remember he was 14/15 years old at the time of recording. <br /><br />People still talk about it.The Cleaning Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03885132374422274213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-3007668936199759352010-10-13T00:02:01.296-04:002010-10-13T00:02:01.296-04:00Rat is a real prick, alright.
Of the first class....Rat is a real prick, alright.<br /><br />Of the first class.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-36794657716021033462010-10-12T23:57:22.578-04:002010-10-12T23:57:22.578-04:00No, I'm not into liberation theology.
I ain&...No, I'm not into liberation theology.<br /><br /><br />I ain't that stupid.<br /><br />I might be into Greg of Nyssa though.<br /><br />Cause I'm smarter than you fuckers<br /><br />And have proved it.<br /><br />And proud of it.<br /><br />Cept for Quirk.<br /><br />Who is my equal.<br /><br />I'm just in love with Melody, a simple matter I don't know what to do about.bob from Moscownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-15425032620902648612010-10-12T23:49:23.588-04:002010-10-12T23:49:23.588-04:00Just checked out Jonny Lang. Pretty good. Thanks...Just checked out Jonny Lang. Pretty good. Thanks, lady.samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-75300509664653570332010-10-12T23:44:07.576-04:002010-10-12T23:44:07.576-04:00New Albany Detective Paul Haub said he believes Ja...<i>New Albany Detective Paul Haub said he believes Jakob's private bank information was hacked from 1,700 miles away in Arizona, where she lives.<br /><br />...<br /><br />Haub said he does not believe the person in the video is the person who stole the credit card number. Investigators said they believe the person who stole the number cloned it and then sold it.<br /><br />...<br /><br />If caught, the man could face nearly 10 felony counts for using and attempting to use the cards.</i><br /><br /><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39643587" rel="nofollow">Theft Ring</a>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-26864884498541046122010-10-12T23:43:13.605-04:002010-10-12T23:43:13.605-04:00Rat is Hiss, Hiss is Panama Ed and all three are a...Rat is Hiss, Hiss is Panama Ed and all three are asshole nazis...<br /><br />Simple story...<br /><br />He is just a self confessed murderer, a troll, an antisemite whose tiny little life is reflected in his tiny little personas.What is "Occupation"https://www.blogger.com/profile/08237879055691019968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-86842377608227266572010-10-12T23:38:13.312-04:002010-10-12T23:38:13.312-04:00After the death of Stevie Ray Vaughan, there was c...After the death of Stevie Ray Vaughan, there was considerable chatter over who would have the chops to continue his musical legacy. Kenny Wayne Shephard was one contender. Sonny Landreth another. And Jonny Lang yet another. Stevie Ray died in 1990. Jonny Lang was nine years old. Five years later the Smokin' album was released containing a number of hit singles including Louise, which is not available on-line. Too bad.<br /><br />His next two albums continued in the tradition of "dirty" southern blues ala Vaughan, Shepard, and Landreth. His fan base grew. The pros "produced" his next album and you can still hear the screaming. I bought it thinking I was musically sophisticated enough to appreciate raw talent combined with professional musical production.<br /><br />I was not. I agreed that studio production buried his talent - not a balanced integration. Other demands intercepted my musical exploration and I lost track of his career after that. I view him as a raw talent. If his musicality matures, he is a worthy successor to Stevie Ray.The Cleaning Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03885132374422274213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-66472139729554070372010-10-12T23:33:52.680-04:002010-10-12T23:33:52.680-04:00Interesting Q
I have a theory on identity theft:
...Interesting Q<br /><br />I have a theory on identity theft:<br /><br />I relate it to credit scores, the scarlet letter, the dreaded and forecasted permanent record that has morphed into an Orwellian nightmare worthy of the East German Stasi Polizai.<br /><br />Let us deconstruct the name, Credit Score.<br /><br />Why does one get a credit score if one is not looking for credit? Who is the score keeper? <br /><br />Where in the Constitution does a private organization have authority to keep a dossier on citizens for credit or any other reason? <br /><br />The credit score racquet is used by insurance companies to discriminate in insurance premiums, employers in hiring, opening a bank account and probably a thousand other things.<br /><br />It is done using a social security number, a number that was never to have been used for anything except social security.<br /><br />A lot of people, have found it more convenient to lift someone else's identity rather than fight the mission impossible of repairing their own credit score.<br /><br />My position is this:<br /><br />One's credit profile is of interest to a party of two, the individual if he seeks credit and the prospective creditor. It should be voluntary and if an individual has no interest in seeking credit, they should have the right to request that it be removed. Then there would be no benefit to stealing anyone's identity. <br /><br />End of story.Deuce ☂https://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-83486308500006515402010-10-12T23:26:56.375-04:002010-10-12T23:26:56.375-04:00.
Is There Anybody Home
You can't live in the....<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWVmJMB_aho" rel="nofollow">Is There Anybody Home</a><br /><br />You can't live in the past Sam.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-25071714066516170392010-10-12T23:21:38.617-04:002010-10-12T23:21:38.617-04:00I like this James Morrison better.I like this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_yWyBjDEaU" rel="nofollow">James Morrison</a> better.samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-11238738561427040672010-10-12T23:16:29.679-04:002010-10-12T23:16:29.679-04:00I second Whit on the jackass comment of the day.I second Whit on the jackass comment of the day.Deuce ☂https://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-57127929341702519132010-10-12T23:16:10.085-04:002010-10-12T23:16:10.085-04:00.
The 'World Clock' was pretty interesting....<br />The 'World Clock' was pretty interesting Sam.<br /><br />Just looking at some of the 2010 crime statistics it listed 73 million people being hit by ID theft in the US.<br /><br />That's almost 1 in 4.<br /><br />Not good.<br /><br />(Of course some of the other statistics are even worse.)<br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-80810321986346242192010-10-12T23:05:14.386-04:002010-10-12T23:05:14.386-04:00When I hear the "Catholic" boys yelling ...When I hear the "Catholic" boys yelling something like "Holy Mary, Mother of God" as they decapitate their victims, I will equate them with Islamic radicals. Until then, they're common criminals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-46160599463595827692010-10-12T22:56:49.732-04:002010-10-12T22:56:49.732-04:00.
CL I looked up Jonny Lang and see he has had a r....<br />CL I looked up Jonny Lang and see he has had a relatively short career but has won an emmy and played with some big names.<br /><br />I'm embarassed to say I've never heard of him. He is pretty good though.<br /><br />Say, I hope you weren't too PO'd I took your name in vain. Just joking around.<br /><br />Here's a guy I just started listening to.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1-HLztNQWw&feature=related" rel="nofollow">James Morrison</a><br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-80688334329478458362010-10-12T22:50:24.558-04:002010-10-12T22:50:24.558-04:00World Clock<a href="http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf" rel="nofollow">World Clock</a>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-15749168073232793412010-10-12T22:42:37.862-04:002010-10-12T22:42:37.862-04:00.
Sorry, Melody.
Should have mentioned that dedic....<br />Sorry, Melody.<br /><br />Should have mentioned that dedication came from the Bangor, Maine, Melody.<br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-77589981004455347332010-10-12T22:11:12.920-04:002010-10-12T22:11:12.920-04:00Candyman from Ohio
Ouch.<i>Candyman from Ohio</i><br /><br />Ouch.The Cleaning Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03885132374422274213noreply@blogger.com