An Ukrainian Came To Visit

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This monastery in the Ukraine is really gorgeous.

Won't you love to see it in person?

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We are up to 73 countries on our world tour of visitors

and still just 48 states.

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Click on their Coat of Arms

to learn more about the Ukraine

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Let History Speak For Itself ...

Mavtronaut

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If seeing Russia from your state

makes you a foreign policy expert,

then seeing the moon from my yard

makes me an astronaut.

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Iraq Stats

Support our troops and bring them home.
Stop This Illegal War.
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As of September 28, 2008

there have been:
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4,174 Soldiers Killed.
30,988 Soldiers Seriously Injured.
1 Serviceman listed as missing or captured.
(since Oct. 2006)
87,665 - 95,687 documented Iraqi Civilian Deaths.
(Civilians NOT Terrorists)
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Information gathered from:
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http://www.antiwar.com/casualties/
http://icasualties.org/oif/default.aspx
http://www.iraqbodycount.org/

Strange Bedfellows

I was on the website www.hulu.com where you can watch movies and TV shows online for free.

I was scanning the movies list when I saw the movie "Xanadu."

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I must admit that I love this crap-tastic movie. It is one of my all time favorite "Guilty Pleasures." You know what I mean by guilty pleasure, don't you? It one of those things that you watch when no one else is in the room. If someone comes in and catches you watching, for example: "The Girls Next Door" or "Cheaters", you say you were flipping through the channels and just happened to stop there for a second. In reality, you had been watching an all day marathon, but you would never admit it, in a million years.

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Anyways, I hadn't seen Xanadu in years, so I clicked on the watch movie link and the movie started. When the videos on Hulu start, they always say, "This presentation provided with limited commercials from: (insert company or product).

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So whose commercial would you never guess would be the sponsor of,

"The gayest movie musical in the history of film musicals" ...

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Yes, The U.S Army.

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Why, in the hell would anyone that was watching a 80's Roller Disco Musical with the songs of Olivia Newton-John be in the slightest bit interested in joining the Army. The irony of it all was overwhelmingly hysterical. After 10 minutes of watching the gloriously bad movie, the second Go Army ad ran and I had to hit stop.

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I will try to get my Xanadu fix another day.

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In the meantime, I saw that Hulu has added "Hole In The Wall."

I am dying to watch it.

All alone of course.

What Insomniac Sheep Count

I wish I had found this for "Sheep Week."

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Seattle Grace: Here I Come

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My favorite show is back.

You better not call me between 9 and 11 tonight,

because I won't be answering the phone.
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Dinner In The Hot Seat 01

New Post Series

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Yesterday, I mentioned in the Emmy post that I would like to have dinner with Kynt and Vyxsin and hang out. That got me thinking.

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"What if I could have the ultimate fantasy dinner party

and who would I invite?"

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The thoughts twisted in my mind and changed and morphed into several different ideas. This is my final idea.

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Dinner In The Hot Seat
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What would you give to be able to try to change a single person's mind on an idea or topic that was important to you? Each dinner would be dedicated to the one person that I want to communicate my point of view. My idea is to have a panel of five people that are known to be outspoken on a certain topic. Each person gets 10 minutes to tell their story or parlay their points on the given subject, including the guest. Then each person gets an additional 2 minutes at the close of the meal. There would be no arguing and each person would be timed. My part in the dinner would be to serve the food and to keep order. Yes, it would be unbalanced. That is the point. In the end the guest wouldn't be expected to do a total reverse, but would leave with a few new perspectives on the subject, hopefully. At the very least, to put a face on the issue.
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Each new "Dinner In The Hot Seat" Post will include:

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The Hot Seat Guest

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Subject of the Dinner

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Panel of 5 Opinionated People
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Fantasy Dinner Party 01

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Guest:

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Republican VP Nominee Sarah Palin

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Subject:

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Gay/Lesbians Rights

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Panel:

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(Middle Row)

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Sam Harris

Singer/Actor

Recently adopted a son with his longtime partner

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Judy Shepard

Mother/Activist

Mother of Matthew Shepard who is trying to get a National Hate Crime Bill passed in the memory of her slain son.

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(Bottom Row)

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Jennifer Tilly

Actress/Poker Champion

Outspoken supporter of Gay/Lesbian Rights

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Ellen DeGeneres

Talk Show Host/Actress

Recently legally wed her partner Portia De Rossi

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Vyxsin Fiala

Amazing Race Competitor

Believes in equality and understanding for all who are different and ostracized in society.

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Wouldn't you just love to watch and observe this conversation. I will be adding other dinner topics in the near future. If you have guests and subjects that you find interesting, please share them in the comment section. I hope that you enjoy this post as much as I enjoyed dreaming of it.

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Now I am off to plan the menu.

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Baby Stucky

Jacob holding his little brother "Stucky"

(the artist formally known as Eric Lee)

My newest Great Nephew.

The Emmys Needs More Goths & Less Bimbos

Sunday night, I watched the Emmy's and of course the Red Carpet Arrival shows.

On the whole it was all a little boring.

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I found this picture of Kynt and Vyxsin from last season of "The Amazing Race". I didn't see them on the red carpet or on the Emmys. It's a shame, because they are more interesting and funnier then half of the so called celebs that showed up in the same old "Safe" outfits. They were my favorites from last year and wish they would have won.

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They were the break-out couple from last season and when "The Amazing Race" won "Best Competition Reality Show" they should have been brought on stage with the rest of the Amazing Race crew. They made last year's race worth watching. I am sure you will see them again, when the show has another all-star edition.

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Kynt & Vyxsin

The Amazing Race Goths from Louisville Kentucky

on the red carpet at the 2008 Prime Time Emmy Awards.

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They are fun to watch and really cool.

I would love to have dinner with them and hang out.

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Secret To A Long Life

Found online and made me chuckle.

Iraq Stats

Support our troops and bring them home.

Stop This Illegal War.

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As of September 21, 2008
there have been:

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4,168 Soldiers Killed.

30,968 Soldiers Seriously Injured.

1 Serviceman listed as missing or captured.

(since Oct. 2006)

87,611 - 95,622 documented Iraqi Civilian Deaths.

(Civilians NOT Terrorists)

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Information gathered from:

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http://www.antiwar.com/casualties/

http://icasualties.org/oif/default.aspx

http://www.iraqbodycount.org/

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The Boob Tube

Yeah!

The Fall TV Season is about to start.

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Now that my favorite summer shows are done or are winding down,

I am getting giddy with anticipation for my regular shows to start again.

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Summer favorites this year were:

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Big Brother 10

Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List

Top Design (halfway done)

Project Runway (near the end)

Tabitha's Salon Takeover (only a few shows left)

and believe it or not, that silly mindless show

Wipeout!

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Fall Favorites that are coming very soon are:

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Brothers And Sisters

Grey's Anatomy

Desperate Housewives

Eli Stone

The Amazing Race

Top Chef

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The only new show that interests me is Kath & Kim. I will watch at least the first few episodes to see if it is worth adding to my must list or not. I have seen a few episodes of the original series from Austrailia and it is a scream. However, whenever our networks try to rework a hit from another country is usually goes bad 9 times out of 10. So, we'll see.

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Why doesn't everyone tell what they are looking forward to seeing, in the comment section. I've only had 1 comment in over a week and I am feeling a little bit lonely.

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Boo Hoo...

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They Didn't Yell, "Show Us Your Boots"

The guys at the Mardi Gras

aren't going to throw you any beads

just for showing your knees.

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Oh, by the way,

those aren't rosary beads

that they are throwing.

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A Little More Tilly Lovin'

Introducing: Jennifer Tilly's Booty

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I love the fact that at a event this past year,

Jennifer Tilly turned away from the wall of photographers

and bent over to pick something up off the ground.

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She is either one of two things:

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Secure about her shapely body

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or

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Ballsy enough to say "Kiss My A$$".

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Maybe it's both.

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There's nothing like a

Secure,

Ballsy

Dame.

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When 50 is Fabulous

Jennifer Tilly turns 50 today

and I think she looks amazing.

I have always loved her spunk and after watching her play poker on the televised tournaments I have learned to really appreciate her even more.

She is funny and smart and absolutely stunning.
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Roles of Note

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Movies:

"Bullets Over Broadway"
"Bound"

"Liar Liar"

Tiffany in "Child's Play" Movies

"The Women"

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TV:

"Bella Mafia"

"Hill Street Blues"

"The Garry Shandling Show"

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Animated Character Voice Work:

"Family Guy"

"Stuart Little"

"Monsters, Inc."

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Awards and Nominations For Acting

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Academy Awards

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She was nominated for an Oscar

for "Best Supporting Actress"

in Woody Allen's "Bullets Over Broadway" in 1994.

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Other Acting Nominations:

2 Saturn Awards

2 MTV Movie Awards

Blockbuster Award

Cable Ace Award

DVDX Award

Gemini Award
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Acting Award Wins:

International Film Fantasy Awards

Fantafestival

Eyegore Awards

San Diego Film Festival

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Poker
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"World Series Of Poker" Tournament & Bracelet Winner

"World Poker Tour" Tournament Winner

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She has participated in numerous Poker Tournaments and she is one of only a few celebrities that have won several contests and have crossed over to be considered a "real" poker player and not just a celebrity wannabe.

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She has even said in interviews, that "Poker" is her main career now and acting is something she does on the side.

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GLAAD Media Awards

(Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)

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2006 Golden Gate Award Winner

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The award is presented to a member of the entertainment or media community who has made a significant difference in promoting equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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She is:

Stunning,

Funny

and

Smart.

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She is:

a Good Actress,

a Great Poker Player,

a Gay Icon & Hero.

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and she is a lifetime member of my "Silver Platterist" list.

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Back 2 Back Emmys !

I Love Kathy Griffin and anyone who doesn't can "Suck It"

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Kathy Griffin won the emmy for best "Non-Competition Reality Show" for the second year in a row. Her show "My Life On The D-List" is my favorite reality show on tv. It is funny and touching too. This season's finale was her and her crew visiting Walter Reed Hospital and it was one of the best moments on tv all year.
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My favorite part about Kathy and her comic routine is how she puts the celebrity world in its place and longs to be apart of it, all at the same time. As anyone who has seen her show or act can tell you, she is smart, foul mouthed and side splittingly funny. Oh, and she loves her gay fans, too.

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I Kathy Griffin.

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(She is my God now!)

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Iraq Stats (Updated)

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Support our troops and bring them home.
Stop This Illegal War.
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As of September 14, 2008

there have been:
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4,157 Soldiers Killed.
30,954 Soldiers Seriously Injured.
1 Serviceman listed as missing or captured.
(since Oct. 2006)
87,491 - 95,489 documented Iraqi Civilian Deaths.
(Civilians NOT Terrorists)
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Information gathered from:
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http://www.antiwar.com/casualties/
http://icasualties.org/oif/default.aspx
http://www.iraqbodycount.org/

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A Holiday To Really Celebrate

Today is

"International Chocolate Day".

This is one holiday that I can really get behind.

Go make some brownies to show your support.

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Click Bar to read all about chocolate.

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Dancing With The Devil

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I guess I am going to the "Hot Zone" then, Pastor Shedd.

I bet I see you there.

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Pentagon Memorial

Artist rendering of the memorial.

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The Pentagon Memorial, recently completed outside the Pentagon, is one of several memorials to those killed at the Pentagon in the September 11, 2001 attacks. In the aftermath of the attacks, there were numerous impromptu memorials in areas around the Pentagon. When the damaged section of the Pentagon was rebuilt, the America's Heroes Memorial (a small memorial) and chapel were included, located inside at the exact spot of the Flight 77 impact. The Pentagon Memorial is an outdoor memorial containing 184 benches etched with the name of each of the victims from the Pentagon crash; it is scheduled to be dedicated today, and will be open to the public. Another memorial to victims of the Pentagon attack is located in Arlington National Commentary. The site of the memorial will be the first actual 9/11 Memorial; law enforcement function for the memorial falls under the jurisdiction of the United States pentagon Police.
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Artist rendering of the 184 benches.

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Info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentagon_Memorial

Something More From Saroyan

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"Seek goodness everywhere,

and when it is found,

bring it out of its hiding-place

and let it be free

and unashamed."

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Excerpt from

"Time Of Your Life"

by: William Saroyan

1939

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Random Bathroom Humor

Mav's World Tour continues...

By the looks of this map, Antarctica has become a real shit hole.

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We had a visit from someone from the Republic of Slovenia.

That brings our total to 72 Countries and 48 states.

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Click flag for more information

about the Republic of Slovenia.

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Where Is Stucky?

Michelle, have you lost any of your pregnancy weight yet?

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I am still waiting for photos of little "Stucky".
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Foul Or Fowl

Rosie, what did you expect from someone you have nicknamed "The Pisser"?

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One Last Bit of Naughtiness To Close Out Chicken Week.

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What is the difference between "Kinky" and "Perverted"?

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"Kinky" is tickling your ass with a feather ...

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"Perverted" is using the whole chicken.

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A Picture Says A Thousand Words ...

and I have nothing to add.

I am truly biting my tongue here.

OK!

I give up!

I can't take it!

I'll just say one little thing.

"A Heartbeat Away"

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Photo courtesy of Zen Denizen's blog Debonair Debacles.

Link at right in Mav's Hot Spots.

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Update: This is a photoshopped photo, but the sentimenmt and attitude are actuate.

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Iraq Stats

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Support our troops and bring them home.

Stop This Illegal War.

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As of September 7, 2008 there have been:

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4,155 Soldiers Killed.

30,888 Soldiers Seriously Injured.*

1 Serviceman listed as missing or captured.

(since Oct. 2006)

86,863 - 94,741 documented Iraqi Civilian Deaths.

(Civilians NOT Terrorists)

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Information gathered from:

* Seriously injured not updated on information sites as of 09/07/2008

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http://www.antiwar.com/casualties/

http://icasualties.org/oif/default.aspx

http://www.iraqbodycount.org/

Last Day Of Chicken Week

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click button

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Chicken Facts of the Day

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Domestic chickens are not capable of long distance flight, although lighter birds are generally capable of flying for short distances, such as over fences or into trees (where they would naturally roost). Chickens will sometimes fly to explore their surroundings, but usually do so only to flee perceived danger. Because of the risk of escape, chickens raised in open-air pens often have one of their wings clipped by the breeder—the tips of the longest feathers on one of the wings are cut, resulting in unbalanced flight which the bird cannot sustain for more than a few meters, and it is thus discouraged from flying at all.
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Chickens are gregarious birds and live together as a flock. They have a communal approach to the incubation of eggs and raising of young. Individual chickens in a flock will dominate others, establishing a "pecking order," with dominant individuals having priority for access to food and nesting locations. Removing hens or roosters from a flock causes a temporary disruption to this social order until a new pecking order is established. Adding hens—especially younger birds—to an existing flock, can lead to violence and injury.
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Hens will try to lay in nests that already contain eggs, and have been known to move eggs from neighbouring nests into their own. Some farmers use fake eggs made from plastic or stone (or golf balls) to encourage hens to lay in a particular location. The result of this behavior is that a flock will use only a few preferred locations, rather than having a different nest for every bird.
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Hens can also be extremely stubborn about always laying in the same location. It is not unknown for two (or more) hens to try to share the same nest at the same time. If the nest is small, or one of the hens is particularly determined, this may result in chickens trying to lay on top of each other.

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Info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken
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It's The Shiznitz!

Some dumb fool had the Popeye's Chicken Logo tattooed onto his belly. He said it was so we could watch his love for the chicken "grow". I hope for this douche's luck that Popeye's never changes their logo. I love Popeye's too, but ...

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click button for EGG Recipe

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Chicken Facts of the Day

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The chicken or the egg casuality dilemma is commonly stated as

"which came first, the chicken or the egg?"
Chickens hatch from eggs, but eggs are laid by chickens, making it difficult to say which originally gave rise to the other. To ancient philosophers, the question about the first chicken or egg also evoked the questions of how life and the universe in general began.
Cultural references to the chicken and egg intend to point out the futility of identifying the first case of a circular cause and consequence.

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Info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

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Sorry post is late. We had internet problems today.