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It's Supper Time presented by Callingachef.com
Cooking Show
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Artist: Jason Snyder
This Current Gallery profiles the work of Solomons, Maryland Artist: Jason Snyder
http://artwhino.com/, http://www.jasonsnyderart.com This Current Gallery profiles the work of Solomons, Maryland Artist: Jason Snyder ... more -
The Thom Hartmann Radio Program
Thom Hartmann is live daily from noon-3 PM ET in Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Santa Fe, Pittsburgh, Memphis, Grand Rapids, and on over fifty other stations nationwide including Chicago, Washington DC, Santa Barbara, Minneapolis, and on XM and Sirius Satellite radio. He is also a four-time Project Censored-award-winning, New York Times best-selling author. His national daily progressive radio talk show, now in its fifth year on the air, replaced Al Franken on the Air America Radio Network, is also distributed to radio stations nationwide on the Jones Satellite system. More people listen daily to the Thom Hartmann Program than any other progressive talk show in the nation. Thom Hartmann is live daily from noon-3 PM ET in Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Santa Fe, Pit... more
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Sintra
Visit the World Heritage Village since 1995, place of the famous Summer residence of the Portuguese royal family.
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Queluz
Palace of the 18th century of french influence. Visit the palace and its gardens.
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Guincho-Cascais
Guincho, surfing beach, and view of Cascais fishing harbour
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Columbus Day Celebration? Think Again...
By Thom Hartmann
When Columbus first landed on Hispaniola in 1492, virtually the entire island was covered by lush forest. The Taino "Indians" who loved there had an apparently idyllic life prior to Columbus, from the reports left to us by literate members of Columbus's crew such as Miguel Cuneo.
When Columbus and his crew arrived on their second visit to Hispaniola, however, they took captive about two thousand local villagers who had come out to greet them. Cuneo wrote: "When our caravels… where to leave for Spain, we gathered…one thousand six hundred male and female persons of those Indians, and these we embarked in our caravels on February 17, 1495…For those who remained, we let it be known (to the Spaniards who manned the island's fort) in the vicinity that anyone who wanted to take some of them could do so, to the amount desired, which was done."
read the entire article at http://airamerica.com/blog/2008/oct/13/columbus-day-cel... By Thom Hartmann ... more -
Guess what folks, It's Wild Fire Season Again!!!!!!!!
Every year at a specfic time normally in the summer and fall its Wild Fire Season!!!
Like the superbowl millions maybe even billions of people world wide tune in to CNN to see this great event.
And every year the United States spends trillions of dollars to give to the "victims" so that they may rebuild again!!, after the fire has torn down their houses, killed their friends, and destroyed their property for Next Wild Fire Season!!!!.
So if you are like me you don't give a fuck....they are not victims and thus you should not feel sorry for them they are just very ignorant people who just haven't learned from the last fires and thinks nature should bend to their will because they believe they are too good to live in the city which of course does not suffer from wild fires just crime.....But stay tuned next up MUD SLIDE SEASON!!!!!!!!!!! Every year at a specfic time normally in the summer and fall its Wild Fire Season!!! ... more -
Cabo da Roca
Westernmost point in continental Europe.
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Visit China's Forbidden City — as a Virtual Eunuch
Culture fans thousands of miles from Beijing can now visit its famous Forbidden City, through a three dimensional recreation of the vast palace that also allows them to dress up as an imperial eunuch and meet a courtesan.
One of the jewels in China's cultural crown, the sprawling complex in the heart of the capital already gets tens of thousands of real-life visitors each day.
But now online tourists can also watch the Qing dynasty emperor feast at dinner, train fighting crickets and feed them with blood-fattened mosquitoes, or practice archery with the help of a courtesan.
At the virtual palace, unveiled on Friday, they can also dress up as part of the huge imperial entourage.
"When you enter the Forbidden City you choose one of nine historical costumes, which is to give a sense of history but also keep a sense of decorum," said John Tolva, program manager at IBM who led the project, dubbed "Beyond Space and Time."
"You can't run and you can't fly," he added, a restriction that aims to prevent other virtual visitors, whom you can see and interact with, being distracted.
The program does not shy away from the racier sides of imperial history, shaped in part by the legions of eunuchs who controlled portions of court life and could rise to great power.
"One of the costumes you can chose is a eunuch," said IBM Vice President Paula W. Baker -- though to spare blushes that avatar is only labeled "imperial servant."
They also appear in some of the bureaucratic roles they might have filled hundreds of years ago.
"There are eunuchs, for instance in the 'approving imperial memorials' scenes," Tolva added.
Those who are interested in other intimate aspects of the emperor's life have a chance to get an up close look at the women chosen to serve him.
"There is a painting being done of the emperor and the courtesans are there, orbiting about tending to him while the painter does his job," Tolva said.
"And for all the activities where you actually do something there is an attendant who is styled as a courtesan."
The museum hopes the program (www.beyondspaceandtime.com), which is based on computer gaming software, will earn new fans for a cultural landmark which survived China's tumultuous 20th century in remarkably good form.
It has been over three years in the making and cost over $3 million, provided by IBM as part of a community program.
Exacting curators feel the result offers a good introduction to the palace, but worry there has been a certain sacrifice of historical accuracy for the convenience of a modern visitor.
"You wouldn't have been able to just wander around like this," said Hu Chui, director of the Information Department, gesturing at a soldier avatar striding toward a central hall.
"You would have been kowtowing and anyway, he is on the imperial pathway. You would get arrested for that." Culture fans thousands of miles from Beijing can now visit its famous Forbidden City, through a three dimensional recreation of the va... more -
Wow!! What did he say about OBAMA?
A child tells u who really is the right candidate.
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Ofcom begins inquiry on effects of TV on toddlers
Ofcom is carrying out a review on the potential for harm TV might have on toddlers. The review comes amidst a continuing boom in pre-school shows, such as In The Night Garden. Ofcom is carrying out a review on the potential for harm TV might have on toddlers. The review comes amidst a continuing boom in pre-s... more
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Schools given advice to counter extremism
Schools Secretary Ed Balls has said schools could play a "key role" in encouraging young pupils to reject extremism.
English primary and secondary schools are being given guidelines to help them discuss the issues surrounding extremist views. Schools Secretary Ed Balls has said schools could play a "key role" in encouraging young pupils to reject extremism. ... more -
Liverpool's Capital of Culture year hailed as one of the best ever
Liverpool's Capital of Culture 2008 has attracted 10 million visitors so far. The events across the city have boosted the local economy by £1 billion.
One of the most popular events has been the Gustav Klimt exhibition at Tate Liverpool. Liverpool's Capital of Culture 2008 has attracted 10 million visitors so far. The events across the city have boosted the local e... more -
Gene scan to predict hair loss
Nature Genetics analysed DNA from 5,000 volunteers with and without male-pattern baldness and found two stretches of the genome linked with the condition.
Researchers say being able to predict hair loss early could boost development of preventive treatments. Nature Genetics analysed DNA from 5,000 volunteers with and without male-pattern baldness and found two stretches of the genome linked... more -
Move Over Mean Girls -- Boys Can Be Socially Aggressive, Too
Society holds that when it comes to aggression, boys hit and punch, while girls spread rumors, gossip, and intentionally exclude others, a type of aggression that's called indirect, relational, or social. Now a new analysis of almost 150 studies of aggression in children and adolescents has found that while it's true that boys are more likely to engage in physical aggression, girls and boys alike take part in social aggression. Society holds that when it comes to aggression, boys hit and punch, while girls spread rumors, gossip, and intentionally exclude other... more
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Winnie the Pooh brightens vacant house in Flint, Michigan
Kristina Pringle has been painting Winnie the Pooh characters on the boarded-up windows of a vacant house in the industrial city of Flint. Kristina Pringle has been painting Winnie the Pooh characters on the boarded-up windows of a vacant house in the industrial city of Fl... more
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AMERICANA THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE ...OUR PARENTS ARGUE ABOUT FINANCE
THE YOUNGER GENERATION VERY INTELIGENT YOUNG PEOPLE...SOUNDS OFF ON THEIR PARENTS BARRACK OBAMA..AND THE ECONOMY....ENJOY!!
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Is it time to scuttle the debate moderator?
After three widely viewed debates, it’s easy to declare a loser: the moderator.
In the first showdown, PBS anchor Jim Lehrer tried desperately to spark interaction, only to have both John McCain and Barack Obama treat him like a hall monitor about to get stuffed into a locker. When the vice presidential candidates met, Gov. Sarah Palin all but ignored PBS’ Gwen Ifill at times, proudly declaring that she may not answer the questions posed to her, choosing instead to talk directly to Americans. In last week’s bout, the top guns stepped around time limitations and ground rules, leaving Tom Brokaw to declare that he was “just a hired hand.”
All three journalists are top-notch, as is Bob Schieffer, who will be “in charge” of Wednesday’s final debate, but when it comes to the modern-day format for presidential debates, the moderator is nothing more than a highly paid chaperone who can’t keep the rascals from spiking the punch.
Schieffer would be better off if he skipped the event - and so would we.
I’m not suggesting that we revert to the approach used in 1858, when Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas faced each other seven times while seeking a seat in the Illinois Senate. At those debates, one candidate would get an hour to talk, with the other getting 90 minutes to respond, followed by a final 30-minute rebuttal by the first speaker. Then the two of them would go into the crowd and gently wake up everyone who had dozed off. After three widely viewed debates, it’s easy to declare a loser: the moderator. ... more -
Darius Rucker breaks racial barrier with No. 1 country single
Darius Rucker can play it down it all he wants, but his breakthrough as a country artist makes him historic.
Rucker, best known as the lead vocalist of pop group Hootie & the Blowfish, is officially the first successful black country singer since Charley Pride emerged in 1966.
That’s an astounding 42-year span, folks. Not only that, Rucker’s debut single “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” is the first No. 1 country hit by a black artist since Pride’s “Night Games” reached the pinnacle in 1983. That’s an equally astounding 25 years. Darius Rucker can play it down it all he wants, but his breakthrough as a country artist makes him historic. ... more
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