March 29, 2013

Request: I know you won't, but please consider bringing back the unrec.

I know there is a trash thread, but that's too passive for me.

We need a way to counter act the daily "bash Obama/Democrats," the "life is shit," and the "concise phrasing of each word is more important than the context" types of posts without kicking them or adding to their endless/pointless arguments.

Anyway, thanks for listening and keep up the good work.

March 26, 2013

D- Solutions for D- Problems

From Brian McFadden:

March 21, 2013

"Ted Cruz voting against Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week was his way of promoting Republican

Douchebag Awareness Month." - Frank Conniff on Twitter
https://twitter.com/frankconniff

TV's Frank is on a roll again.

March 21, 2013

Every assault weapon rampage should have PBS-like announcer: These deaths made possible by the

National Rifle Association. - Frank Conniff

https://twitter.com/frankconniff

March 19, 2013

When is a Monster Not a Monster?

"Lincoln City, Oregon, wanted a sculpture for its park on Devil’s Lake, something fun for a place popular with children. Heidi Erickson won the commission and began to work — and work and work. By the time she was finished in August 2012 her two-ton sculpture stood 13 feet tall and 18 feet long — four or five times bigger than Lincoln City had envisioned, according to Sandy Pfaff, director of the town’s Convention and Visitor Bureau. And it was a dragon.

The unexpectedly big dragon at Devil’s Lake gave Lincoln City an unexpected problem. Devil’s Lake had been given its name for a reason. According to legend, the lake was (and perhaps still is) the home of a terrifying monster, known for dragging native fishermen to their doom.

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, who carry some clout in Lincoln City, do not like the legend, according to Sandy. They feel that the tale could be misinterpreted as history, a metaphor for local savages performing human sacrifice, which the Confederated Tribes did not do.

And then Heidi Erickson unveiled her in-your-face dragon at Devil’s Lake."


Rest of the story and pics at:
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/blog/not-a-monster/
Believe it or not, reasonable people worked things out to everyone's satisfaction.

March 19, 2013

Bloomberg's Food Rules

From Brian McFadden's "Big Fat Whale"

March 19, 2013

Tom Toles nails it today: Republicans on Gay Marriage

March 18, 2013

For a good Monday afternoon chuckle: Scholarship opportunities from the Koch Brothers

My son has been applying for scholarships lately and gets a lot of scholarship spam. This one came from Koch-funded group called the "Bill of Rights Institute."

"- Win up to $10,000 in The Fountainhead Essay Contest! All you need to do is read The Fountainhead and write 800 - 1600 words on one of three topics."

http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue

March 4, 2013

Marie Antoinette's Lilicoptère (Fancy Helicopter)

http://www.designswan.com/archives/lilicoptere-a-fancy-helicopter-inspired-by-marie-antoinette.html

Folks that don't get art or fashion will really scratch there heads over this art exhibition

“Lilicoptère” is Lisbon-based artist Joana Vasconcelos’ interesting interpretation of what Marie Antoinette would ride in if she was alive today. Using Bell 47 helicopter as base, Vasconcelos lavishly decorated it with ostrich feathers and thousands of rhinestones (Swarovski crystals, gold leaf, industrial coating, dyed leather upholstery embossed with fine gold, Arraiolos rugs, walnut wood, wood grain painting, passementerie)."



More pics at
http://www.designswan.com/archives/lilicoptere-a-fancy-helicopter-inspired-by-marie-antoinette.html