The truth is that Desert Storm didn't cure our Vietnam syndrome. It merely exacerbated it because that syndrome wasn't about defeating traditional armies but our unwillingness to master far harder counter-insurgency operations and nation building. Afghanistan alone would not have provided a tipping point [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 14:25:37
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Conservatives’ 40-Minute Tribute To Bush On House Floor: He Was A ‘Knowing Lion’ Who ‘Walked Among Us’»
George W. Bush is gone from office…but he is not forgotten, at least not by Reps. Trent Franks (R-AZ), Mike Pence (R-IN), and Steve King (R-IA). On Thursday, the three men spent almost 40 minutes delivering their final love letters to Bush. Some highlights: – FRANKS: “President Bush often had to walk like a knowing lion — like a knowing lion, Mr [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 15:00:49
A Tale of Words
The rising sun cast long shadows from the trees surrounding the camp that was slowly coming to life. It had been yet another cold night and most of the soldiers who had slept on the hard ground were grimacing in pain when their stiff muscles began to move, but the only complaints that broke the silence came from older members of the warband, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 14:05:49
The Gunpowder Sequence
Dr. Lawyer IndianChief: I want to talk about the Oscars at some pointBethlehem Shoals: [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 16:12:00
Brutal case of a hideous paint job
Here’s how to ruin a hugely valuable classic. The hideous paint job you see before you was inflicted on the third E-Type to be imported into the US back in 1961 by an overexcited Jaguar dealer. The flat-floor roadster with outside bonnet locks would now be worth over £100,000, and is the holy grail of all E-Types. Time to get the T-Cut out. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 02:50:25
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps....Palestinians, a FEW, think
Der Spiegel, from an article they do not realize is a testament to this religious war of the peoples:GAZA IN RUINS'Who Has Won Here? ... when a person is hit by a tank shell. Blood, tissue, bone splinters, splatters on the wall ... that they brought about. We were blasted back 2,000 years."Through the hole in the wall of his house, Sadala [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 16:30:00
Pondering A Summer Supreme Court Appointment
Tom Goldstein at SCOTUS blog is obviously “more smarter” than I am, so we should take his predictions seriously. Only point of contention I have is his statement that Obama has made no cabinet appointments based on race or gender. Forgive me for spitting my tasty beverage all over the floor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 21:28:08
Interview with an Indian Writer Mr. Frank Huzur
This is the second interview of series Pakistan Times starts as an effort to promote peace rather than war. Pakistan Times has decided to involve as many as people from various walks of life both in India and Pakistan rather to have only Journalists. Sole cause behind these interviews is promotion of peace and not hurting anyone’s feelings and [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 20:07:56
Sundance Review: ‘Adam’
After hearing some great things about ‘Adam’ I decided to strike out and see it. It was a super packed house and everyone had the same idea.The movie itself had a great story, a guy with Asperger Syndrome loses his dad and is determined to live life on his own. A school teacher/writer movies into an empty apartment on the 3rd floor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 02:08:41
Fearmongering Primitive Minds: A Fourteen-Case (Micro) Study
Following up on today's earlier post, as well as from this other previous one ...Yet again - what was it that I already wrote concerning primitive minds?Ah, yes:It never ceases to amaze me to what levels of utter irrationality the fundamentalists, neocons and other right-wing madhaters are willing to descend into [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 20:00:00
That was the week that was
Don’t worry dear readers, I haven’t forgotten you, oh no! This week I have been a busy business bee out on a sales “kick-off” at the Longleat Center Parcs. I won’t bore you with the details, but basically this involved lots of presentations, a very tiring cylcle-based exercise and 2 evenings of food, drink and gambling ( [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 22:28:25
Ohhhhbama!
Carolee from Faze magazine & Liza in Obama-wear from Peach Beserk Members of “Democrats Abroad” gather in Yorkville for a sold out party to celebrate the inauguration of President Obama. Both floors of the Empire club are packed with fans, dancing on the first floor and on the lower level, watching Obama and Michelle waltz through ten balls [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 00:53:11
WordCamp Whistler: Afternoon Sessions
We included lunch in the admission price for WordCamp Whistler and I think it was worth it, the Fairmont did not disappoint (although I’m hearing talks that it was just a little too starch-filled… now we know for next year). Photo credit: John Biehler on FlickrKaren Hamilton from TinyBites.ca (pictured above with camera) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 21:38:43
In Theaters: January 23, 2009
Surprise! Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is better than you (or I) could have expected. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Directed by Patrick Tatopoulos Starring Rhona Mitra, Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy **1/2 It’s rare for a third entry in a franchise to significantly improve on the previous two installments and rarer still if that [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 22:58:44
Swiffer Wetjet is Toxic…
Completely random post here, but very important and potentially lifesaving for anybody who has children and small pets. Awareness is the key ... from antifreeze). Therefore, just by the dog walking on the floor cleaned with the solution ... their animals. This is equally harmful to babies and small children that play on the floor a lot and put [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 22:18:51
Gays are Apes and Blacks are Pigs
Most people who visit this page will do so because the title will send them into orbit in offense against this volitile language of racism and bigotry and well they should [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 22:15:19
Speed Read: D.R. Series Rocked By Bizarre Forfeit
I don’t have spectacular Spanish skills, and the Google translator always leaves me with more questions than answers, but it appears as if some wild stuff is going on in the Dominican Baseball League’s championship series. Wild enough that Gigantes del Cibao were forced to forfeit their game with Licey of Santo Domingo, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 13:30:19
Buying cheap bunk beds is unsafe
by Todd Martin Bunk bed, the word does not essentially indicate to have two beds; it only means that the sleeping spot is lift up from the floor by a considerable height. This loftiness permits designers to make a dream world for your children. If you are planning to purchase [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 01:40:41
Feedback, please: What next for Adobe Bridge?
I think the title pretty much sums it up. We have lots of ideas, but rather than lead with those, I'd really like to hear what you want ... . The floor is open. PS: When commenting, it would be helpful to know what version you're using today. --Thanks, J. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 22:47:14
Ernesto vs Bastian - LaserBrain
"LaserBrain" The New Single. 2009 has just begun and we can already reveal that the very first Ernesto vs Bastian single of this year will hit the stores within a couple of weeks. "LaserBrain" is the follow up of Stranger in Paradise and could be the new Dance-floor monster for the coming months. Digital release: Febr 10th [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 20:24:44
Donald Hall
… Do you remember our first January at Eagle Pond, the coldest in a century? It dropped to thirty-eight below— with no furnace, no storm windows or insulation. We sat reading or writing in our two big chairs, either side of the Glenwood, and made love on the floor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 19:38:54
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24Jan09Tennessee/Memphis Game Diary By ghostofneyland Categories: Bruce Pearl, C-USA, Chism, College Basketball, Fandom, Rivalry resides hereabouts, Scotty Hopson, Super Showdown, TYLER SMITH, Tennessee basketball and UT Blogs Well, I got some sesame chicken and a couple cookies in me (health food) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 22:54:41
i heart dimples
One of my goals this year is to take better photos & to expand my knowledge of my camera as well as Photoshop ... and watch too! :)I wasn't loving the shots I was getting so I sat on the kitchen floor. One of my goals to getting better photos is to explore new angles and sitting on the kitchen floor was a great way [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 15:58:00
The Seven Wonders of Las Vegas Pools
Grandiose casinos, towering hotels, enormous buffets, larger-than-life stage productions and extreme neon are not all Las Vegas takes to excess. The swimming pools of Sin City are outrageous in their size and opulence too. And they are an often overlooked joy of travel here [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 20:04:10
Turnbull’s juggling act
Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull’s recently unveiled Green Carbon Initiative promises to accomodate both the sceptics and those concerned about AGW. Instead of the ill-conceived and bureaucratic ETS and a commitment to price CO2 emissions and in effect reduce our economic competitiveness in the midst of a recession, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 21:50:52
Why you must not think about cheap bunk beds
January 24th, 2009by Todd Martin | Filed under Home & Family by Todd MartinUsually popular with the kids, bunk beds are a great space saving solution as they use less floor space and use the vertical space. Kids may actually use all their negotiating power to decide who gets to sleep below [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 03:14:42
Glut of foreclosed homes waiting to hit the market
Fri 23 Jan 2009Foreclosures , Housing Bubble , National Real Estate From CNN/Money:Flood of foreclosures: It’s worse than you thinkHousing might be in worse shape than we think.There is probably even more excess housing inventory gumming up the market than current statistics indicate, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 21:10:35
Animal Collective's Bowery Show Now Online
NYCTaper posted both FLAC and mp3 versions of Animal Collective's Tuesday night show at the Bowery Ballroom, here. (Their server is currently down "due to maintenance downtime or capacity problems," so slow your role for a minute there, internet.) We recorded this set from the “sweet spot” on the floor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 18:04:28
Polished Concrete: Looks Like Marble, Lasts Like Rock
by Alix MontoyaIf you are looking for great interior design ideas for your home, then there are some good news for you ... contractor should you hire for your floor installation job. There are many kinds of floors available ... reasons why polished concrete is growing in popularity is because it’s being used [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 01:39:11
The Real Biker Movie By LJ James
by LJ James GUARDIANS OF EVIL (L.J.s Biker Movie Idea) I have been writing about Biker rights andunity for years. I have a few Biker book, Movie and even Biker Cartoon ideas. (Don’t forget my Biker radio Show at BikerLowdown.com) Because I have to be careful about posting them on-line so they do not get stolen I haven’t posted any [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 02:44:29
Thanks, I needed that.
I feel my spirit has been refreshed. It was so nice to be out and among my own kind again! I knew I was overdue for Kitty's when the drive to Hollywood felt soooo faaaaar. That's what people who don't go clubbing say! And the club is roughly the same distance as my drive to work [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 22:09:09
Re: What’s Not to Like: Gillibrand
by Andrew Leigh I had the privilege of interviewing Rep. Gillibrand for a documentary currently in the works. Barely knew who she was at the time, but by the end of the interview, I knew she was going places. Smart, sharp, personable — and even better-looking in person [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 21:06:36
Where was I…?
Oh, right. I’ve been in and out of my head lately. A lot has happened lately. A lot a lot a lot. INCLUDING. Wedding planning, which coincidentally?? Is pretty much done. Yes, folks, for a wedding not happening until OCTOBER of this year. I am pretty much done planning except for a few small insignificant details [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 20:25:00
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sad face i had two missed calls from an unrecognized DC number. i was hoping i had given my number to a hot politico in my drunken stupor ... And you prefer the floor permalink Flash 9 is required to listen to audio. A jaw dropper Looks good [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 02:25:11
Push Button Extreme Program
by Colon Bolden The best time to work from home is right now because of the economy situation and most importantly having your own website closing ... is a brand new online cycling forced matrix company on the ground floor. It’s a one-of-a-kind matrix [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 02:47:57
A Bigby’s celebration
Today, I went with some friends to lunch at SM Megamall. It’s not my usual hangout, but it was the midpoint between me and my friends from way back. When they said they wanted to meet at Megamall, I immediately agreed and instantly remembered Bigby’s Cafe and Restaurant [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 20:08:35
Live-blogging the “Equality Summit”
I’m at the Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles to attend the “Equality Summit.” I may not be able to keep blogging given the difficulty of finding a convenient power outlet or power strip.I’ll just begin by wondering yet again (and really do need a stand-alone post on this) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 17:47:51
Me & the First Hundreds Day: Three
Day Three President Obama lifted the so-called gag rule today. On Bush’s first day in office, he reinstated the gag rule that Clinton had lifted after Reagan instated it. In essence the gag rule meant that no clinics getting any kind of international aid from the U.S. could even talk about abortion let alone perform any [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 23:17:58
RENOVATION: A Sustainable Addition to an Old Victorian
January 23, 2009Evelyn Lee Increasing densification of urban areas is not a new problem, ... and decrease labor: fiber cement and polycarbonate panels. The site, which is located by a parking garage and an alley, made it preferable to hide the view from the inside. While the fiber cement panels [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 16:00:32
Sixers vs. Knicks: A New Beginning
Can we start this season over? Given how the team has played in the last 18 games under Dileo I bet that is what a lot of Sixers fans are wishing ... as a new beginning. Elton Brand will be back on the floor today. Iguodala has his mojo back. Andre ... on the floor is Brand offensively? See how the other players [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 19:51:59
Illini Top Red Badgers of Courage, Deserve Five Seed
Like a scrappy little kid in a tough neighborhood, Bo Ryan's Wisconsin Badgers win more fights than you expect, and even when they lose, ... one foot off the floor, before Krabbenhoft rose for a banked layup), and a dubious palming call [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 23:17:12
SMU 62, ECU 58, 10 minutes left in the second half
A sizzling start to the second half has put the Mustamgs back in front. The Mustangs started out the second half shooting 85 percent (11 of 13) from the floor. C Bamba Fall went on a tear with six consecutive points, including an alley-oop from G Derek Williams that gave the Mustangs a four-point lead. G Frank Otis had two key assists [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 23:23:09
Defense ain’t what it used to be
Enjoy this CollegeLAX content?? You may want to subscribe to our RSS news feed. Thanks for visiting and please spread the word about www.CollegeLAX ... 5 feet if they stood on a chair. I find it humorous and amazing to see the littlest guys on the floor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 02:48:37
One of the Nastiest Dunks Ever Filmed
Just an FYI for Grip readers across the globe, you can now click the triangle in the lower right hand corner of YouTube videos and select HD to watch ... Mason Ambler) just lies on the floor. Not a single teammate comes near to help him up. Mason’s career [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 21:33:20
[writing] Update on The Heart of the Beast
10,700 words on Heart of the Beast today, to 24,300. That's about six hours' work, 90% of it revisions ... , the floor — a ballroom once, or so she believed — spread before them, the walls and ceiling having broken long ago to leave behind mere props, impotent columns to hold up the sky. The floor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 01:56:23
Sheriff Joe Arpaio: Close Gitmo, "I'll Take 'Em"
For anyone who doesn't live in America, I'll have to explain who Sheriff Joe Arpaio is. He's a badass Sheriff in Phoenix, Arizona, who was given the job of handling a certain men's prison. You know what? Instead of me explaining who Joe Arpaio is, why I don't let Wiki tell you about him:Joseph M. Arpaio ( [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 15:45:00
On the Road and Mobile Again 2009: What Worked and Didn’t work at CES 2009
On the Road and Mobile Again 2009: What Worked and Didn’t work at CES 2009I’ve been meaning to get this post up for awhile, but just haven’t had a chance to. So, here goes. When we planned out GBM attack for CES 2009, we were looking at the equipment we were going to use to bring what we found of interest to you. Right off the bat we got lucky [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 17:28:59
A new house-hunt
I don’t know exactly how it happened, but having publicized our reasons for dissatisfaction with our current residence, ... -floor bathrooms for two of the bedrooms. As soon as we stepped inside, we knew it was a non-starter [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 19:20:40
Cold Dead Fingers
How strange it should be that my student and I were ‘looking’ for a sudden death.You can’t plan for these things. Neither do you wish for them ... of cars could divert us. And by ‘mankiest’, I mean brand spaking new Audi A4’s leased out to drug dealing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 20:49:13
It’s Time To Take The Survey!
Voting season is still here! My annual trivia tournament, The Clash of the Trivia Titans, quickly approaches and I need your help ... team will be given the floor to show off their costumes, read a mission statement, sing/dance [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 01:50:36
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