Random Acts of Kindness: A Social Site I’d Love to See (6)
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“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” - Dalai Lama I don’t think anything like this exists yet, so if you’re looking for an idea for a website/service, I’ve got one for you: Random Acts of Kindness: A Social Site to Create Happiness This site would be a way to do nice things for other people, and get rewarded for it. Here’s how I envision ...
Palin is Failin When it Comes to Queer Rights (1)
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Senator John McCain the Republican presumptive nominee for President has selected Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate.Palin is an ardent conservative who will help McCain appeal to the right-wing Christian base while also possibly attracting some disenfranchised Hillary Clinton voters.Palin has a strong position against equal rights for LGBT people.She is quoted as saying:"I am pro-life and I believe that marriage should only be between one man and a woman. I am ...
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In my effort to keep this site non-partisan, I’ll just forgo my own comments on this one. But it could not be ignored. Spotted by DailyKos, from the McCain campaign store: a steal for $6! So, yeah. UPDATE: When I checked my email late this morning, I found that Kajivar had sent this in as a submission. I wish to give credit to anyone who found this gem, so…thanks!
NASA is Making Preliminary Plans to Extend Shuttle Launches Beyond 2010 (2)
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Could the Shuttle launch after 2010? (NASA) According to an internal email, NASA staff have been instructed to initiate a study into extending the operational lifetime of the Shuttle to bridge the 5-year gap between planned Shuttle retirement and Constellation commencement. In an apparent U-turn in the US space agency's policy, NASA Administrator Michael Griffin has ordered a feasibility study to assess whether the ageing space vehicle fleet, first launched in 1981, can operate until ...
New Green Lifestyle Mag: Boho (1)
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At the bookstore the other day, we checked out Boho, a new green lifestyle publication billed as "a bohemian's guide to style." It focuses more on fashion than home design, but there were a few blogable notes we made while flipping through the magazine... posted originally from: AT:Chicago• It's printed in the USA on recycled paper with matte finishes and soy ink. • A brief article covered green hotels in New York and LA. • ...
How Easily Are Your Accounts Hacked? [Security] (21)
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Using only information from Facebook, blogs, and resumes, security expert Herbert Thompson hacked into his friend's bank account in minutes. Makes you want to seriously rethink your answers to lost password "challenge" questions.
Battlestar Galactica: 3 Characters Have A Dark Secret Past (9)
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The more we hear about the new Battlestar Galactica TV movie, the more it sounds as though it'll have to reinvent the show's history a tad in order to make sense. But that could be a good thing, as writer Jane Espenson refashions some old continuity to tell a story about some Cylons on a journey of self-discovery. Star Aaron Douglas (Chief Tyrol) was just at a Fan Expo, and he confirmed which characters will ...
LGBT rights pioneer Del Martin passes away (2)
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Del (in wheelchair) and Phyllis, along with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who married them -- the first day same-sex marriage was legalized in the Golden State. What sad news -- but you have to rejoice that Del Martin was able to live to see the day when she could legally marry her long-time partner and fellow activist Phyllis Lyon in California. Gifts in lieu of flowers can be made to honor Del's life and ...
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Jere said:
That is sad news. I met them once. Wonderful ladies.
The greenest vibrating "lady treats" (1)
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Filed under: Gadgets and Tech, Health, Alternative EnergyYes, I'm referring to "personal massagers" aka vibrators. While there is an argument that cucumbers and carrots are the best self-love aids for a truly green sensualist, inert vegetables don't have the same oomph as a shapely imitation of flesh, especially if it quivers, shakes or best of all vibrates.Think I'm just a perv? Well, tell that to the many erotic merchants who advertise all natural, non-toxic lube ...
Best Convention One-Liners (Tues) (2)
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Here are the lines I thought were snap-worthy tonight. Well ok, some of them - it was a great night. Add your faves in the comments. (Anyone get what Deval Partick said about Katrina - bummed I didn't capture it!) "Those who live in 7 houses shouldn't throw stones." - Sen. Amy Klobuchar "Country-club Economics" - Stenny Hoyer referring to the GOP economic scheme of the past 7+ years. "McCain voted with Bush 95% of ...
Whap, Kronche, Repeat (5)
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Check this out: Orange kitty makes a valiant effort to dislodge grey kitty, complete with much batting, chomping and lunging, but then returns to almost the exact same starting position. For bonus fun, put this on an endless loop and watch it all night. It's ... hypnotic ... Hannah ... N.
Nice and New: Fred and Friends Dust Bunny (1)
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In the past, I've given you the lowdown on how to dust and where to dust . . . but what to dust with? Well, genuine ostrich down feather dusters are a-ok, but aside from that you should opt for microfiber towels. Wait. Scratch that. How about a microfiber bunny? That's right, the Fred and Friends Dust Bunny (inquire for price) is made from "high-tech, dust-gathering, machine-washable, high-pile microfiber, right down to the fluffy chenille ...
The No. 1 Lifehack You can Implement Today to Make the World (15)
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Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Mark Hayward of the MyTropicalEscape blog. In a word: Kindness. The Oxford Pocket Dictionary defines kindness as - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. It’s a simple concept in theory, but in reality it is an action that can sometimes be difficult to implement on a day-to-day basis. Now I am not talking about the kindness that you might show to your spouse, family members, ...
Hey, What Are Spirit and Opportunity Up to These Days? (5)
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Spirit's Bonestell Panorama. Image: NASA/JPL/Cornell With the Phoenix lander busily working away on Mars and grabbing the recent headlines, we haven't heard much from the other two robots on the Red Planet, the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. Spirit has been hunkered down, trying to survive the harshest weeks of southern Martian winter. She's waiting for the sun's rays to get a little stronger before moving on, but has been taking images of her ...
Top 3 Most and Least "Fee Crazy" Airlines (32)
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Airline fees are a controversial topic these days, so we look a look at the fees that airlines were charging and picked the top 3 most and least "fee crazy" airlines. Avoiding fees is hard, so why not try to avoid the airlines that charge them instead? Most Fee Crazy Airlines: U.S. Airways: Not only does U.S. Airways have the distinction of being the only US airline to charge for water, they were also the ...
How to Get Rid of Ants (4)
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Few pests are harder to get rid of than ants once they've established themselves in your home. If you're tired of stumbling upon a swarm of ants on a regular basis, you'll need to make a concentrated effort to keep these uninvited guests away. This article will review every course of action available to you--why it works, whether it's safe around pets and kids, and how to do it properly.
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Kajivar said:
Fucking ants. They sent their champion. I destroyed it. I am wary of reprisal.
Product of the Day: Bacon Jelly Beans (1)
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Think of a product — any product. You won't have to wait too long for someone to make one in a bacon version. Bacon jelly beans are just one more inappropriate bacon offering. Imagine getting one of these in the movies when you ask for a mint . . .
