Archive for November, 2006
WordPress image placement
Thursday, November 30th, 2006Evolvor has a short video clip on how to upload and place an image in WordPress. A nicely done and informative clip.
The following video is a short tutorial I found on You Tube about how to insert an image using Wordpress, for those of you who are just joining the WordPress army. - How to Insert an Image Using Wordpress | Evolvor
Autumn sunset
Thursday, November 30th, 2006
Sunset along the Blue Ridge Parkway as November 2006 fades into history.
Greenhouse Gaes May Impact Low Earth Orbit Satelli…
Thursday, November 30th, 2006
Greenhouse gases are cooling the upper atmosphere and may result in change of the low Earth orbital (LEO) satellites, according to a recent study by Jan Lastovicka, of the Institute of Atmospheric Physics in Prague. Greenhouse Gaes May Impact Low Earth Orbit Satelli…
Thursday, November 30th, 2006
Greenhouse gases are cooling the upper atmosphere and may result in change of the low Earth orbital (LEO) satellites, according to a recent study by Jan Lastovicka, of the Institute of Atmospheric Physics in Prague. Greenhouse Gaes May Impact Low Earth Orbit Satelli…
Thursday, November 30th, 2006
Greenhouse gases are cooling the upper atmosphere and may result in change of the low Earth orbital (LEO) satellites, according to a recent study by Jan Lastovicka, of the Institute of Atmospheric Physics in Prague. Hey Jim, The Campaign Is Over
Thursday, November 30th, 2006Hey Jim, The Campaign Is Over
Thursday, November 30th, 2006When Power Corrupts
Thursday, November 30th, 2006Noun: megalomania
1. A psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur
You focused so much on macaca and related idiocy, and you went into the voting booth with only one impetus - a need to vote against the incumbent, that you never took the time to get to know who the alternative - the man you've now elected - actually is. His character, or lack thereof, is now being revealed:
You're asking yourself about now: What have I done?Already Too Busy for Civility
By George F. Will, The Washington PostThat was certainly swift. Washington has a way of quickly acculturating people, especially those who are most susceptible to derangement by the derivative dignity of office. But Jim Webb, Democratic senator-elect from Virginia, has become a pompous poseur and an abuser of the English language before actually becoming a senator.
Wednesday's Post reported that at a White House reception for newly elected members of Congress, Webb "tried to avoid President Bush," refusing to pass through the reception line or have his picture taken with the president.
Webb certainly has conveyed what he is: a boor. Never mind the patent disrespect for the presidency. Webb's more gross offense was calculated rudeness toward another human being -- one who, disregarding many hard things Webb had said about him during the campaign, asked a civil and caring question, as one parent to another. When -- if ever -- Webb grows weary of admiring his new grandeur as a "leader" who carefully calibrates the "symbolic things" he does to convey messages, he might consider this: In a republic, people decline to be led by leaders who are insufferably full of themselves. (link) [my emphasis]
You're a day late, pal. You voted for him. You live with him.
Photo courtesy of the Associated Press
When Power Corrupts
Thursday, November 30th, 2006Noun: megalomania
1. A psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur
You focused so much on macaca and related idiocy, and you went into the voting booth with only one impetus - a need to vote against the incumbent, that you never took the time to get to know who the alternative - the man you've now elected - actually is. His character, or lack thereof, is now being revealed:
You're asking yourself about now: What have I done?Already Too Busy for Civility
By George F. Will, The Washington PostThat was certainly swift. Washington has a way of quickly acculturating people, especially those who are most susceptible to derangement by the derivative dignity of office. But Jim Webb, Democratic senator-elect from Virginia, has become a pompous poseur and an abuser of the English language before actually becoming a senator.
Wednesday's Post reported that at a White House reception for newly elected members of Congress, Webb "tried to avoid President Bush," refusing to pass through the reception line or have his picture taken with the president.
Webb certainly has conveyed what he is: a boor. Never mind the patent disrespect for the presidency. Webb's more gross offense was calculated rudeness toward another human being -- one who, disregarding many hard things Webb had said about him during the campaign, asked a civil and caring question, as one parent to another. When -- if ever -- Webb grows weary of admiring his new grandeur as a "leader" who carefully calibrates the "symbolic things" he does to convey messages, he might consider this: In a republic, people decline to be led by leaders who are insufferably full of themselves. (link) [my emphasis]
You're a day late, pal. You voted for him. You live with him.
Photo courtesy of the Associated Press
You’re On Your Own Now
Thursday, November 30th, 2006But I never thought we would get to this point:
Iran's nuclear ambitions seen similar to HolocaustThere are a lot of people out there who think there is no relationship between what happens in the streets of Baghdad and the streets of Tel Aviv. They're soon to get an eye-opening lesson.
By Abraham Rabinovich, The Washington Times
Jerusalem -- Iran's reported drive to make an atomic bomb has become an existential threat to Israel that some Israelis are likening to the Holocaust -- especially with the United States appearing to back away from confrontation with Tehran.
The alarmists include Aharon Appelfeld, a leading Israeli author who as a child survived the Nazi killing of 6 million Jews.
"For the first time since I'm in the country, I feel that we face a real existential danger," Mr. Appelfeld said. ( link )
As for the Israeli people: Sorry. You're on your own now. May God have mercy.
You’re On Your Own Now
Thursday, November 30th, 2006But I never thought we would get to this point:
Iran's nuclear ambitions seen similar to HolocaustThere are a lot of people out there who think there is no relationship between what happens in the streets of Baghdad and the streets of Tel Aviv. They're soon to get an eye-opening lesson.
By Abraham Rabinovich, The Washington Times
Jerusalem -- Iran's reported drive to make an atomic bomb has become an existential threat to Israel that some Israelis are likening to the Holocaust -- especially with the United States appearing to back away from confrontation with Tehran.
The alarmists include Aharon Appelfeld, a leading Israeli author who as a child survived the Nazi killing of 6 million Jews.
"For the first time since I'm in the country, I feel that we face a real existential danger," Mr. Appelfeld said. ( link )
As for the Israeli people: Sorry. You're on your own now. May God have mercy.
This Is Incredible
Thursday, November 30th, 2006Ford's buyouts cut staff by halfThere's a lesson for all businessmen and women to be learned here: At that moment when you think you're on top of the world ... kick it into high gear or watch your world come crashing down on top of you.
By Sean Lengell, The Washington Times
The Ford Motor Co. has succeeded in trimming its hourly work force by almost half, as 38,000 of its U.S. employees have accepted buyout packages to leave the company or take early retirement.
Ford said yesterday the number includes about 30,000 buyouts during the open enrollment period that concluded Monday, plus an additional 8,000 employees who took deals offered at several plants earlier this year.
The buyouts will reduce Ford's unionized work force, which totaled 83,000 at the start of the year, by almost 46 percent. ( link )
This Is Incredible
Thursday, November 30th, 2006Ford's buyouts cut staff by halfThere's a lesson for all businessmen and women to be learned here: At that moment when you think you're on top of the world ... kick it into high gear or watch your world come crashing down on top of you.
By Sean Lengell, The Washington Times
The Ford Motor Co. has succeeded in trimming its hourly work force by almost half, as 38,000 of its U.S. employees have accepted buyout packages to leave the company or take early retirement.
Ford said yesterday the number includes about 30,000 buyouts during the open enrollment period that concluded Monday, plus an additional 8,000 employees who took deals offered at several plants earlier this year.
The buyouts will reduce Ford's unionized work force, which totaled 83,000 at the start of the year, by almost 46 percent. ( link )
Well, It Fits
Thursday, November 30th, 2006THIS BUSH-HATER IS REALLY NUTSIt turns out though that the story is about a different nut:
November 30, 2006 -- East St. Louis, Ill. - A mental patient has pleaded guilty to threatening to castrate President Bush.Guilty of threatening to castrate the president. At least Webb only threatened to punch him. There is a distinction here ...
Arafat Nijmeh, 27, a Palestinian and a U.S. citizen, was sentenced Tuesday to seven months in prison, then released after being credited with time served.
Nijmeh told health workers March 18 he wanted to castrate Bush. He told Secret Service agents his threat was "not too harsh, considering what he has done to my country." ( link )
Well, It Fits
Thursday, November 30th, 2006THIS BUSH-HATER IS REALLY NUTSIt turns out though that the story is about a different nut:
November 30, 2006 -- East St. Louis, Ill. - A mental patient has pleaded guilty to threatening to castrate President Bush.Guilty of threatening to castrate the president. At least Webb only threatened to punch him. There is a distinction here ...
Arafat Nijmeh, 27, a Palestinian and a U.S. citizen, was sentenced Tuesday to seven months in prison, then released after being credited with time served.
Nijmeh told health workers March 18 he wanted to castrate Bush. He told Secret Service agents his threat was "not too harsh, considering what he has done to my country." ( link )
Thanks For The Memories …
Thursday, November 30th, 2006Drunken DeVito's 'Numb' & Dumb ActJust to refresh your memory, DeVito is a Clinton devotee. It wasn't made clear where exactly in the White House he was having sex or if either Clinton was involved but it doesn't take a Ben Tribbett to imagine what went on ...
By Michael Starr, The New York Post
November 30, 2006 -- An admittedly sloshed Danny DeVito staggered onto "The View" yesterday - cracking jokes about having sex with his wife in the White House and getting bleeped on the live show after calling President Bush "numb nuts." ( link )
To think, we are on a glidepath to having this bunch fornicating in every room in The Peoples' House come 2008 . I can't wait.
Thanks For The Memories …
Thursday, November 30th, 2006Drunken DeVito's 'Numb' & Dumb ActJust to refresh your memory, DeVito is a Clinton devotee. It wasn't made clear where exactly in the White House he was having sex or if either Clinton was involved but it doesn't take a Ben Tribbett to imagine what went on ...
By Michael Starr, The New York Post
November 30, 2006 -- An admittedly sloshed Danny DeVito staggered onto "The View" yesterday - cracking jokes about having sex with his wife in the White House and getting bleeped on the live show after calling President Bush "numb nuts." ( link )
To think, we are on a glidepath to having this bunch fornicating in every room in The Peoples' House come 2008 . I can't wait.
That’s The Best You Could Come Up With?
Thursday, November 30th, 2006As President Bush is well aware, a couple of weeks before this dinner the tank riding next to Jimmy's in Iraq was under fire and three marines died.Ben. Ben. Ben. You had a whole day to dream up an explanation and this is the best you could do? Call me next time, man. I could help you. I think the angle should have had to do with ...
My sources are telling me (sic) that the way President Bush approached Webb with his tone, it appeared he was asking the question of how Jimmy was doing in a mocking manner ...
... a sudden 'Nam flashback; a post traumatic stress relapse that suddenly flung Webb back into the jungles of the Mekong Delta; a night mission gone terribly, terribly wrong; chinks to the right of him, slopes to the left of him; rocket propelled grenades landing close by, too close; comrades going down; low on ammunition; his arm bleeding profusely; no way out; Mother, dear Mother ...A more readable excuse, yes? Call me.
That’s The Best You Could Come Up With?
Thursday, November 30th, 2006As President Bush is well aware, a couple of weeks before this dinner the tank riding next to Jimmy's in Iraq was under fire and three marines died.Ben. Ben. Ben. You had a whole day to dream up an explanation and this is the best you could do? Call me next time, man. I could help you. I think the angle should have had to do with ...
My sources are telling me (sic) that the way President Bush approached Webb with his tone, it appeared he was asking the question of how Jimmy was doing in a mocking manner ...
... a sudden 'Nam flashback; a post traumatic stress relapse that suddenly flung Webb back into the jungles of the Mekong Delta; a night mission gone terribly, terribly wrong; chinks to the right of him, slopes to the left of him; rocket propelled grenades landing close by, too close; comrades going down; low on ammunition; his arm bleeding profusely; no way out; Mother, dear Mother ...A more readable excuse, yes? Call me.