To answer the question of why gay and lesbian couples should have the right to marry, we must first answer the question of why we value the institution of marriage in our society. Today, America needs strong marriages more than ever, but what does this mean? Is this a legal issue, equal rights issue, moral issue or all three? Why even have marriage? There must be some deep rooted reason why evolution of the human species included the institution of marriage between a man and a woman creating a "traditional" nuclear family for you Darwinist. If so, are those evolutionary reasons still valid or are they dogmatic? If it was to facilitate survival of the humans as hunters and gatherers in tribes, are those conditions still present today? Primative tribes today do not recognize gay marriages. Why? Fertility rituals are still performed. Infant mortality rates are very high. These are the conditions are ancient tribal ancestors dealth with but do we today in modern society? If you want to know why there is so much debate about this, look at evolution. The idea of tradtional marriage is embedded in us at an emotional and even genetic level that may no longer be valid. Recently, many states have adopted Gay Marriage. Here are the reasons people say it should not be approved but what do you all think?

- Marriage is an institution between one man and one woman..

- Same-sex couples aren't the optimum environment in which to raise children.

- Gay relationships are immoral.

- Marriages are for procreation and ensuring the continuation of the species.

- Same-sex marriage would threaten the institution of marriage.

- Marriage is traditionally a heterosexual institution.

- Same-sex marriage is an untried social experiment.

- Same-sex marriage would start us down a "slippery slope" towards legalized incest, bestial marriage, polygamy and all kinds of other horrible consequences.

- Granting gays the right to marry is a "special" right.

- Sodomy should be illegal and was until very recently.

- Gay marriage would mean forcing businesses to provide benefits to same-sex couples on the same basis as opposite-sex couples.

- Gay marriage would force churches to marry gay couples when they have a moral objection to doing so.

- Just not comfortable with the idea because it is somehow different.

- It offends everything religion stands for and has stood for regarding the tradition.

- Gay sex is unnatural and the thought of gay sex is repulsive

- The thought of gay sex is repulsive.

- They might recruit and everyone would turn Gay.

Comment #1 (Posted by Robert V.) I dont think there should be Gay Marriages. Not unless I can marry my dog anyway, and receive all the rights and fair treatment that a traditional heterosexual couple does with tradtional benefits like welfare for the puppies we adopt. That's right, just keep redrawing that line and pretty soon we'll be so confused your evolution will retire the portrait we call the human race.

Comment #2 (Posted by Paul Benrail) Well Robert, I must disagree with you. Please consider the following: 1. Homosexuality is not natural, much like eyeglasses, polyester, and birth control are not natural. 2. Heterosexual marriages are valid because they produce children. Infertile couples and old people cannot get legally married because the world needs more children. 3. Obviously gay parents will raise gay children because straight parents only raise straight children. 4. Straight marriage will be less meaningful, since Britney Spears's 55-hour just-for-fun marriage was meaningful. 5. Heterosexual marriage has been around for a long time, and it hasn't changed at all: women are property, Blacks can't marry Whites, and divorce is illegal. 6. Gay marriage should be decided by the people, not the courts, because the majority-elected legislatures, not courts, have historically protected the rights of minorities. 7. Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are always imposed on the entire country. That's why we only have one religion in America. 8. Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people makes you tall. 9. Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage license. 10. Children can never succeed without both male and female role models at home. That's why single parents are forbidden to raise children. 11. Gay marriage will change the foundation of society. Heterosexual marriage has been around for a long time, and we could never adapt to new social norms because we haven't adapted to cars or longer life spans. 12. Civil unions, providing most of the same benefits as marriage with a different name are better, because a "separate but equal" institution is always constitutional. Separate schools for African-Americans worked just as well as separate marriages will for gays & lesbians.

Comment #3 (Posted by Alex) The state should not be involved in marriage. All "marriages" should be handled via private contractual agreements.

Comment #4 (Posted by Victor) This is getting downright stupid. I agree with Mr. Robert. Where do we draw the line? Also, I think Mr. Peterson has some valid points with his evolution thesis but I cant tell what side of the Gay wall he falls on. Here is the bottom line peple - we are a social species. Marriage is a social and cultural institution that we and every culture in the world recognizes in some fashion. However, when do we go too far when we define it as a union between man and woman, man and dog, man and cat, man and monkey, or how about a sheep or pig (syphilis). Pretty soon the Animal Rights Activists will get involved. So if you marry a cow and I eat a nice juicy steak, does that make me a cannibal?

Comment #5 (Posted by Alex) The analogy is flawed as animals cannot consent to legal contracts.

Comment #6 (Posted by John) Ok seriously, this constant reference to people marrying animals, is beyond moronic, marriage is a consent-based tradition. Notice the "I do" portion of vows. An animal cannot consent to marriage. I can understand people being opposed to homosexuality because it conflicts with their beliefs. and that's fine. However, two people of the same sex marrying should NOT be compared to a marriage of man and animal. THESE ARE STILL HUMAN BEINGS! Where in the hell has your sense of humanity gone?? I myself am straight, and I'll be honest, i don't understand how one man can be attracted to another. It simply isn't part of my psychological make-up. THAT said, I still don't feel that my lack of understanding for that attraction, or anyone else's lack thereof, should somehow form legislation on the matter. It is not my right in anyway to control the lives of people with alternative lifestyle, nor is it anyone else's. Gay marriage is still consent-based, there is no one forcing anyone else to do anything here.

Comment #7 (Posted by Roberto) I agree with Alex up to a certain point. Except that the institution by proxy determines under our currently law a certain amount of decision making authority of another individuals life and finances in dire situations as well as inheritance and succession. For this reason rather than any other question of morals or ethics I think their should be more hesitancy to legalize same sex marriages. It would be logistics nightmare to reevaluate and create new systems of law with regard to regulating this, we have enough problems in the current incarnation with keeping fraud, and abuses or manipulations of laws where this is concerned under control. Private agreements would be a nightmare as well. The incident with the cult in Texas is a prime example. Those people claimed that in the eyes of "their God" they were married, but yet had no qualms about fleecing the government by collecting welfare as "unwed mothers". So it was okay for them to ignore the law of the land in favor of their personal religious beliefs, yet they have no problem collecting assistance to live that life style from the same government they despise and hold in contempt. I have a problem with this as the rest of you should because "our tax dollars" went into that at some point. For that reason more than any other this issue should be analyzed firmly for what it really comes down to. "The bottom line." People should to what makes them happy as long as its not on "my dime" or yours for that fact of the matter. That's just my two cents though. If your going to do this, make sure that the labor unions sit in on the meetings and have a say, square things with the insurance agencies. The church will do what it wants anyway so make sure all the other ducks are in a row.

Comment #8 (Posted by Victor) So, let's analyze your analysis a little deeper so we can gain a better understanding of "moronic". If consent is the foundation of your arguement then you must agree to this, otherwise your conclusion does not follow from your premise and your logic is flawed. Answer the following questions without dodging. 1. Should retarded people with IQs less than chimps, apes and dolphins (that have demonstrated the ability to communicate, do math, and reason) be allowed to marry? (Yes or No). To have retared children that your taxes will need to support? (Yes or No) 2. How do you define consent? I think you mean that a sentient lifeform with self-awareness is able to comprehend a contract which is defined as an agreement between two sentient beings where they give and take something from one another and agree that it is fair - an exchange. If this is your definition, then isn't it true that some people are more sentient than others about contracts so consent is not an absolute but relative based on "how smart" someone is about what they are consenting to? If this is your definition genius, then chimps & dolphins (IQ 80-120), and even dogs and pigs that are as smart as a 5 year old human being are sentient and able to consent to an exchange. You tell your dog to sit. You give your dog a treat. Your dog has consented to sit for a treat. And what about working animals (slavery) that are sentient? Are you telling me that you think I dont have a right to love and cherish my dog or chimp and that they are not self-aware? Who do you think you are? Now, apply your flawed and not-so-well-thought-out-logic. Where do we draw the line my friend? Have you seen Planet of the Apes? Interesting thesis. What happens when we discover other sentient life off world?

Comment #9 (Posted by Alex) "Allow them marry?" The real question is should the state infringe upon individuals' right to liberty by restricting the ability to enter into contractual agreements. Plus the entirety of #2 is a red herring.

If we used a 4 day 10 hour day how much fuel would we save?

I'm in the market for a new TV.  I'm looking for a flat panel, either just simple HD or plasma.  If anybody has any recommended TV's (probably under $3K), email me @ mroberts@theshaolin.com or add comments.

Sly Spyware, must be stopped.  She must have a weakness.  While she is concentrating on attacking Gwen's computer and holding Sir Surf a Lot, I will make my move.  

1. Never sit directly beside a person that has already established the seating order.
2. Never pick a center stall when no0one else is in the restroom
3. Work from the outside stalls to the inner stalls

An author writes..."our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do, We were born to make maifest the glory of God that is within us.

So, does this mean that whenever I have to speak in a public forum before and audience, I'm not afraid that I will bomb out but rather I am afraid that I'll blow them away? :-)

I am SlySpyware.  I am hungry for information.  The more I get The Better I am. I can cause plenty of Havoc.  Catch me if you can.  I am  very sneaky and I love too hide in the background to capture all of your information.  I am very hard to find.  I will pop in get what I want and then slip away before  you notice.

Okay. Here is the big question. Who is more fit to be the next Commander and Chief of the United States?

Q: Is it Obama who brings a fresh perspective with his emphasis on diplomacy, support of the GI Bill and committment to end the war no matter what?

Q: Or is it McCain with his military carreer, POW experience, Chair of the Armed Service Committee, and sons in the military currently deployed in harm's way?

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Comment #1 (Posted by Rebecca Grooms) It should have been Hillary. If we had more women running things the world would be better off. The problem is that women are not viewed as being good military commanders. Too many lives are lost everyday and sadly it is usually men leading the charge.

Comment #2 (Posted by Steven Dalton) McCain, hands down. The man has served at every level from defining national security, devising strategic initiatives, to shooting it out in battle and suffering as a POW. The democrats ad with the mother saying "you cant have him John McCain" as she holds her baby son was a joke. First of all, it is an all volunteer army - Duh! Second, McCain's sons are in the military and fighting for our country. Unfortunately, many of our younger generation are enamored by Obama with his empty rantings about "change, change, change."

Comment #3 (Posted by Ed Peterson) I think it is Obama. He is younger and has more energy and posesses natural leadership - people follow him. He can always surround himself with folks who have experience. He represents America when you think about it. He is both Black and White, Immigrant and Native, Thoughtful yet Assertive.

Comment #4 (Posted by dwnindabricks) #1 there is no such title as Commander and Chief of the United States. The President of the United states is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces. #2 Not to minimize, but the Presidents responsibilities go way beyond matters of the military. It happens that we are in a ridiculous and open-ended "war on terrorism" that is being fought on several fronts which include Iraq and Afghanistan. But really, is this war win-able? NO! No more than we have won the "War on Drugs" or the "War on Poverty". McCain does indeed have more military experience than does Obama, but is that the sole factor to consider for presidential fitness? I think not. Obama has qualities that McCain does not. Youth, and passion, to name a couple. McCain is so very, well, vanilla. The man puts me to sleep. He's downright painful to watch in interviews and his blunder about it not being important how long our troops are over that hell hole of a sand trap really disgusts me. We (America) really need a healing from the self-inflicted wounds that we have given ourselves over the last 8 years under Bush. We need to step down from this throne of arrogance and imperialism and join the world community in ways that will solve the global issues that we face. Obama is the candidate of choice to lead that charge.

Comment #5 (Posted by Roberto Blake) Its a question of what is logistically best for "all" of the nation, not about what any individual view. That is the main problem in this country, there is not nearly enough community geared thinking and too much focus on individual desires and views. Military experience, is not the same as military intelligence, as many who have served will tell you. Military experience is no substitute for good sense, and firm understanding of the events shaping our world today. McCain has shown the public on more than one occasion that he does not understand the difference between Shiates and Suinni's which I know I spelled wrong. That cannot be ignored. You can't mediate a dispute if you can't even get the parties names right. In addition as I stated its a question of doing whats best for everyone. Obama represents a larger and more diverse range of American's and has had experience with various types of communities and individuals. Now is not the time for rigid thinking and traditional stances. Obama's background also is one that more Americans can relate to than that of John McCain, and despite he's Military experience John McCain has not shown via his actions. specifically not supporting the new GI Bill, that he supports the Military. A willingness to commit military lives to a non-progressive war is not the same thing as "backing the troops". Logistically I feel Obama is the appropriate choice, McCain may have experience, but experience and competency are 2 very different things. A youth can be a prodigy and something an elder may always have been mediocre at. We have "inexperienced 16 years old children who haven't been to MIT hacking the FBI for Christ sakes! Age stopped being a qualifier for anything a long time ago!

Comment #6 (Posted by Steven Dalton) #1 it is United States with two capitals, not United states :) #2 The President's responsibilities inlcude defining national security and policy through the NSC and legislature. McCain has this experience as former Chair of the Armed Service Committee and a military officer. #3 If it had been your loved ones in 911, you might feel differently about just how ridiculous the War on Terrorism really is or is not. #4 Study your history. The policy of appeasement has cost democracy agaisnt the Nazis and has a long list of historical failure. Reagan stood fast in the Cold War when the left said it was not a winnable war. Well, the wall came down. #5 The fact is we have reduced the violence (even according to the democrats) and are in the process of transferring power to the indigenous governments just like we did with post WWII Europe and Japan - turning enemies into allies. #6 I dont view either candidtate in terms of being boring but look for substance. Obama has none. He is as fiery as a preacher, but says nothing. #7 As a marine corps veteran myself (are you?) I know that McCain meant we will stay until we get the job done and he has clearly defined the end state and transtion to local, freely elected, democratic government. Obama says nothing here. As a vet, I dont want to have to go back over there because we did a half-ass job in the first place. Lastly, "under Bush" is such a platitude and meaningless. Your ill-advised use of the term Imperialism is a little far-fetched so you may want to look it up first before you throw it around. And when you can point out this "world community" that is holding hands and singing "cubyyah" let me know. The world at any given time has 100s of wars and conflicts going on at any given time - just like folks who disagree on an individual level. that is the nature of humainty and McCain understands this and he is committed to protecting our way of life, not the so-called world community, which by the way most have lost the war on poverty (we have not compared to other countries - believe me our worst ghettos are better than some). The fact is McCain will ensure you and I have the right to disagree. Obama does not have the experience, background or backbone to be the top brass.

Comment #7 (Posted by Alex) having to choose between a fascist and a socialist...not much of a choice.

Having just seen the Iron Man movie I have to say that I"m impressed all around. The casting was excellent, and the story was well told. The effects and visual graphics were stunning, the musical score fit very well, and everyone delievered in this production.

The methology used in this telling of Iron Man was more closely related to the Marvel Ultimate Iron Man series, and the Ultimate Avengers.

SHIELD is actually mentioned in the movie, unfortunately none of our favorite Iron Man vililans like Fing Fang Foom or the Mandarin make and appearance.

According to Essence, the R&B superstar wears a band over a tattoo of the Roman numeral IV, which is significant because both Beyonce and Jay-Z were born on the fourth day of the month and they were married on April 4.

The couple chose to have a small ceremony because Beyonce said she is not a "traditional woman."

"It's been my day so many days already," she added.

The following is a test.

Little Timmy scraped his knee when he fell off his bike.

How many <insert noun here> does it take to screw in a lightbulb.

Jennifer is a fan of the Carolina Gamecocks.

JFK was killed by an assassain.

My friend like to go down by the pond and pick pussywillows.

The current Vice President is Dick Cheney.

The smallest of the citrus fruits is the cumquat.

Test over, put down your pencils, and pass your papers to the front of the class.

I think a lot of the things we've seen in the stock market have nothign to do with market factors like supply and demand, but rampant speculation.

Look at gas prices due to the hurricane. I saw one company push their gas from $3.63 to $5.48 in one day. ONE DAY.  They didn't get a gas delivery that day; supply did not go down so low that they figured they had to hold out for months on this one shipment.  Nobody made a run on the gas station with that kind of price, so it couldn't have been demand!  People were saying the wholesalers were bumping their prices, so the gas stations had to bump their's.  I call shenanigans.  If they had to buy more gas, RIGHT AT THAT MOMENT, then yes, upping the price makes sense. 

But it has nothing to do with that.  It is merely people panicing, and the media flooding the market with this information that makes other people panic.  Take the recent House vote on the proposed Bailout bill.  Did people need to know if it was passed or not? Yes.  Did people need to know who voted yes and who voted no?  Yes.  Did they need to know it all in real time, as it unfolded and try to buy and sell stocks based on that information?  NO!

In this age of informaiton, too many people are quick to look at every peice of 'news' that someone posts on the internet or on TV and accept it as fact, and to take instant gratification from it, rather than taking the time to digest it.  Information is power, but too much information is worse than none with the way people are acting these days.

I have smoked a pack a day of Marlboro lights for almost 13 years now. As of this week I refuse to ever buy another pack. No, I'm not quitting (yet), I am just sick of paying 4+ dollars a pack. Yesterday I went to my local tobacco store and bought the following:
1 starter kit (2 packs of paper, 1 pouch of tobacco, 1 rolling machine, and a plastic cigarette case)
1 6oz can of tobacco
1 box of 200 tubes

The grand total to make over 300 cigarettes was just over 20 bucks. To buy a carton (200 cigarettes) is 32 to 35 dollars depending on where you shop.

For those of you who have never rolled your own, it is not easy at first, there is a bit of an art to it, but I have almost gotten the hang of it. I do have pipe dreams (no pun intended) that this will lead to me smoking less, but even if that is not the case I will still be saving more than a few valuable dollars that can go in my gas tank.

Someone asked me the other day why I haven't used my great power and wealth to rid my empire of bots, spyware, click fraud, etc... HA HA HA because I profit from it. The bots that run across poogull infect unsuspecting computers, my spyware lets me determine who is vunerable, and with click fraud i raise my wealth daily. HAHAHA those amatuers from Enron have nothing on me. The greatest part about my operation is I hide all my plots behind a banner of good, I could probably be elected as the next president. Muahhahahah.

So you want to know a little bit about me, eh?  Well, I can't blame you.  People like me are the reason why the world is as exciting as it is.  I mean, think about it.  Without me, you wouldn't need to worry about just how easy it is to break into your system when you forget to install a firewall or a virus scanner.  I'm the reason why computers make the news.  I'm the reason why when you go home, you wonder if that new Will Smith movie you downloaded is really the one you wanted AND if it won't install some nasty program after you look at it for the first time.  Admit it.  I bring suspense to your day to day.  And without me, your Internet experience would be booooring.

I've been doing this kind of stuff for decades now.  Let me tell you.  Wreaking havoc on a computer system pays good.  It pays really good.  And since the old man hired me (that's Poogull for all you sycophants out there), business just keeps getting better and better.  I now have my own team of viral minions, picking out and sabotaging systems all over the globe.  We're Division V, here to wreck the world and watch it burn. 

But even the best minions in my division will never hold a candle to me.  Not since I've got this new cyber-suit from Poogull.  With it, I can go into the internet and wreck the system first-hand.  With it, I can see the security before it even has a chance to respond and pull the plug before anyone even knows I'm there.  By the time someone's wondering just what's going on with the system, why it's down or why it's not working anymore, I've already struck.  There's already a hole big enough for the rest of my comerades to come through and finish wiping out our enemies.  And while you're wondering whether or not you'll have to reformat your hard drive, I've already done the same to at least 10 of your friends.  Heh...that address book of yours is sweet pickins!

So do me a favor.  The next time you even think about using any piece of this "tyBit", remember me.  I'll be there and I'm coming to take you down.  I'm infectious!  And you can't get rid of me.

This Biblical illustration alludes to lines in the Book of Ezekiel, Chapter 28. Blake represents Satan in his former glorious state, standing on the 'mountain of God'. The tiny, joyous figures embody the precious stones and beautifully crafted musical instruments mentioned in the Biblical text.

Living in a community that is eclipsed by one of America's largest military bases, Fort Bragg, gives this author an almost daily opportunity to "thank a soldier." Call it corny or old fashioned, I don't care. I do it because I appreciate living in a country where we speak English as our primary language and only learn other languages to deal with other countries economic or educational concerns.

Long before I moved into this area, my father came here in the early 1940's on his way to deployment to North Africa, Sicily and ultimately to Omaha Beach, Normandy, France at D-Day 1944. Along the way, he managed to pick up two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart as he utilized his BAR weapon successfully against enemy emplacements set up in both the Sicilian and D-Day campaigns. I consider myself fortunate to be a grandfather to two beautiful little girls, whose daddy is deployed as we speak in Iraq as an Army soldier. That's why I came here from the beautiful state of Texas.

I noticed that the soldiers on the base stand at attention and salute, whether in uniform or not, when the National Anthem is broadcasted over the base public address system every day. Out of respect for them, I will stop what I am doing and proudly put my hand over my chest while standing at attention. My daughter, who runs a day care out of her home, will have the children do the same. We regard those who wear combat boots to be our heroes today instead of the ficticious men in capes and tights.

No, with this privilege laid out before me to live here in Fayetteville, North Carolina, there is no other place more beautiful to draw me away. I invite your comments. I welcome your opinions, whether you agree or not. I wish to invite you to come and share the experience. I wish you well.

As I was reading about Barry Bonds being indicted for felony charges (15 in relation to lying to the grand jury during the congressional investigation of baseball) it brought this question to mind - Why are my tax dollars subsidizing a witch-hunt in Baseball?  Furthermore, given that gas now costs 2.5 times as much as it did 2 years ago, and the price of EVERY OTHER ITEM is increasing in proportion, isn't there something more...  I don't know...  IMPORTANT for us to be spending all this time and energy on?  And the way us Americans are eating this nonsense up is ridiculous!  It's almost like watching a shitty magician in front of a crowd of moderately retarded kids.  How impressed am I REALLY supposed to be at the end?

Now, I KNOW I'm not the only person thinking this.  Not possible.  I'm thinking too many of us have adopted the Orwellian definition of "patriotism," and forgo independent thought for popular opinion.  It's as if all government accountability went out the window on nine-eleven - to the point where now, every government initiative is either to 1) stop the terrorists or 2) PULL THE FUCKING WOOL OVER OUR COLLECTIVE EYES!  Seriously, has anyone's life been changed THAT significantly by steroids in baseball...  I mean - besides Barry bonds, Roger Clemens, and company?  Are your kids jaded now because the Number 1 slugger MAY HAVE BEEN on the juice?

As far as professional athletes, I have issue with the fact that they get paid millions to swing sticks and dribble balls.  I'll admit that.  But, if we're going to put a premium on someone entertaining us, why limit the depth of that entertainment.  I say let 'em shoot up.  Get as massive as you can handle, Buddy!  That way, the hits will be harder, the game will move faster, and I won't have to worry about the next Michael Jordan coming back and ruining everything...  Because the 'roids will kill him!  (hahahahahaha... Huh?!)  I'm kidding (maybe).  But the point is, if it's SO IMPORTANT that I be able to watch some jackass on TV dunk from the foul line, or some other schmo toss a ball 100 mph, why stop there?  Could you imagine guys dunking from half court, or pitching at 200 mph?  To me, THAT's entertainment!

I'm going to go out on a limb here and state the obvious - rap music sucks!  Now, I know what you're thinking - how can someone who lives and breathes Hip Hop say something so (seemingly) contradictory?  Well, I have news for you - most of that shit on the radio is TRASH, and is designed to motivate morons to continue the status quo.  I.e. $5,000 earrings on a dude that lives with his mom in the projects, a car worth $200 with rims worth $2,000, kids dropping out of high school to pursue a "lucrative" career in pharmaceutical sales, and the expectation that every other emcee is going to get a record deal if they kill enough people and do enough fucking on their tracks.  Why the fuck is that acceptable?  I mean - I heard a song on the radio where this guy is like, "I ain't buying no diapers, or formula...  That baby don't look like me..."  Fut the whuck?!

I believe that music and lyrics are more than just entertainment - I believe they are art, a voice for the voiceless and a medium to express social consciousness.  To me, making music that doesn't inspire and motivate (or at LEAST reflect, in an intelligent, non-glorified way, the realities of our world) is an insult to the intellect of the listener.  I mean, anybody who thinks Soulja Boy is anything other than a non-talented opportunist has either a 1) low I.Q. or 2) low standards.  Did you know that in every other country, indigenous rap music is STILL the voice of revolution and rebellion?!  And yet here, in the birthplace of rap music, it has devolved into this commodity bullshit.  I'm sick of sing-songy, snap-happy, ring-tone rap CRAP!!!!  Where are the artists at?  Why should I pay $20 for a CD with like 1 good song, when I can download that whole pile of shit for free?  Personally, I download EVERYBODY, and if your shit is tight, I'll go spend the money to show my support.  But, as the standards have gone the way of the Blue Blazer, I find my self doing more deleting than anything.

Lately, I haven't been listening to anything that came out AFTER 1994, and the vast majority of THAT is early MTV 80's music!  (Take on me, anyone?  My Melody?  Sweet Dreams?)

If you don't agree with me, that's fine.  Please proceed to the nearest bathroom, insert your fingers into your anus, and go fuck yourself!

What is the famous phrase "you have nothing to fear but fear itself" supposed to mean anyway?

Let's look at it word by word

We: generic everyone

have nothing to: do not have a reason for

fear: the state of emotional distress

except:unless one other condition

for fear: the state of emotional distress

itself: fear

So... there is no reason to fear unless it is for the sake of fear?  Does that mean we make our own fear for the sake of being affraid?  Or does it mean The only thing we have to fear, the only reaosn to hesitate, is that our own fear will hold us back?  As long as you are not affraid, you have no reason to be affraid?

I wonder if this can be represented in a logic statement.  I tried it out, but I don't understand the question well enough to make all the necessary condition

When I started with tyBit, I remember working on an application that was still in its genesis. It was a separate standalone application that performed a search in something like 10 seconds and displayed them in a note-book fashion list. When you clicked on a result, it opened your browser and displayed the website in a frame with several unrelated ads on the left hand side. I had to admit, it was something that was going to take some serious effort to get people to use.

Now look at where we are. tyBit lives in the browser, both Internet Explorer and Firefox, transforming them into a powerful search appliance right from your own computer. We have an ad module that serves relevant ads versus "just whatever's in there". We have a budding social network. We have a version that searches from the web (though, admittedly, you're missing out if you don't download the one that lives in your browser). And we're looking to sign up other companies onto the same ship we're about to set sail in.

So what's so exciting about that? Think about it. We've come a long way. tyBit's been in development for years. And now things are moving and they're moving fast. You can't afford to be left behind, especially now and at this opportunity. A social network that pays YOU to display some ads that relate to what you're talking about? And does so up front?!? How can you say no to that?

Things are moving and shaking. And that's what's making these times very exciting.

It is commonly said by statists that war is good for the economy. At best, this reflects a lack of understanding of economics; at worst, it is a bold-faced lie. There are those that benefit from war. Certainly defense industries benefit; however, to equate this to widespread prosperity is misleading.

During war, production and capital is diverted toward the state's preferences (i.e. the war effort) rather than consumer preferences. When paid for through taxes, it represents resources confiscated from the private sector. As in recent times when war is paid for through debt, the results are equally devastating. Instead of being used in the private sector, these resources are instead spent on things that do not align with consumer preferences, do not produce wealth, and are a near total loss. As deficits and debt have swelled, confidence in the dollar has fallen leading to a rise in the cost of foreign goods and the cost of living.

The only beneficiary of war is its perpetrator, the state. Randolph Bourne's dictum "War is the health of the state" rings sound and true. War is the ultimate big government program. It is during war that the state's size and power is the greatest. Liberties are infringed upon in the name of "national security." The state and its intellectual apologists ridicule dissent as unpatriotic. Taxing and inflating the state does what it always does best--destroy.

On day 3 I had the brite idea that I could use Bondo Glass and save some cash. This was a mistake. It looks really cool but it chips off and works more like Bondo than Fiberglass. Don't waste your time. Buy the cloth and the resin with hardner. This will set you back about 30.00 bucks a gallon and you are going to need about 5 gallons.

Why do some people sit back and let the honest workers pull their weight for them?

I hate people like that. They might as well be stealing from you and the company you work for. I hate thieves, too. There is always someone like this in every office. Some hide it well, while others almost beg to be fired for it.

I'm the kind of person that wants my hard work to be appreciated, but instead it goes unnoticed since half of my hard work is really the other guy's hard work I'm doing for him so I can go home at the end of the day. Sad, isn't it...

Tip for the day: Do your fair share!!! If you don't, we will find you, and you will not like it!

This blog describes how my left foot went from a fully operational battle station to a horrible excuse for an extremity worth less than dead-weight

So one beautiful saturday night, I was browsing the web to find a good charity to donate my up-coming paycheck to (actually I was watching youtube) .

I realized there were alot of boxes sitting around my room, so I decided to put some of them in the attic for better storage. This way there would be so much more room for activities.

So I had almost finished putting boxes in the attic, when I was stepping down a wrung or two and fell off the ladder.

My left foot landed on the floor "left-side-first" which caused my 5th toe to nearly crack and pulled multiple tendons and caused a sub-dhermal injury which was nearly the greatest pain I have ever felt below my knees.

I will update the rest in part 2. Which will be updated tomorrow.

In the state of our current economy, is the internet suffering? When people are forced to choose between wants and needs, and they have to drastically limit the use of their resources; is the internet's economy taking the same hit? Internet advertising has become the hot new thing in business in the past few years, and lately it seems as though that market has only gained speed, and voracity. I would be surprised if the internet is phased at all, despite the draining market, it's too strong a part of our lives to see much damage.

It seems this new upstart, this tyBit man, is proving to be more troublesome than I thought.  Sly Spyware was defeated easily by tyBit man.  Epic FAIL--not a good look....I should send a get well card or something perhaps.

Anyway, something has to be done about tyBit man.  I wish the boss man would send me after him--a chance to demonstrate my true worth to Poogull.  TyBitman doesn\'t even know the meaning of pain!  Of course, I would gladly teach him.  Heh heh...

I'm getting ready to build my own custom beer pong table for my house.  I've checked out alot of sites and several youtube vids on how to build your own.  Seems rather simple.

The hard part was coming up for the design.  I've had some ideas, and generally, I want to keep it with the sports theme.  I believe I'm going to go with a Penn State log in the middle and some Penn State colors.  I've got a few designs drawn up, and would appreciate some advice or comments.  I plan on building it before October 18th, so make your comments fast.

Which one do you like?

OPTION #1 (click to enlarge)

OPTION #2 (click to enlarge)

OPTION #3 (This is someone elses, but will be modified.  In short, it would have grass, just not the beer pong logos on the table).

OPTION #4 (click to enlarge)

"Reborn babies" are disconcertingly lifelike dolls that are created from vinyl and painted by hand. While popular with doll collectors, they are also sought after by grieving parents and nostalgic grandparents who are perhaps looking to fill an emotional void. Do you think this is a macabre and disturbing trend? Or do you think the dolls are works of art with the potential to heal though "cuddle therapy"? Share your thoughts here.

I have to say if congress dosen't bail are stock market out, we are fucked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am ready, I have my ammo and guns and supplys. I will have to warn all of you, I

will rob,kill, and pillage if this time ever comes. So if I don't like you wacth your ass

I will kill you on site.  If am hungry I will take your food. If am horny I will take  your

wife. I am ready for the mad max days, so fucking ready lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let the market crash and wacth the animal come out to play, top of the food chain

bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S If I have offended anyone with this blog kiss my ass.

BY REV T.D JAKES

A hater is someone that is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall.  They are very negative people. Nothing is ever good enough! When you make your mark, you will always attract some haters... That\'s why you have to be careful whom you share your blessings and your dreams with because some folk can\'t handle seeing you blessed... It\'s dangerous to be like somebody else...

If God wanted you to be like somebody else. He would have given you what He gave them. You don\'t know what people have gone through to get what they have... The problem I have with haters is that they see my glory, but they don\'t know my story... If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence, you can rest assured that the water bill is higher there too. We\'ve all got some haters among us:

                       Some people don\'t like it that you can:

                       * Have a relationship with God
                       * Light up a room when you walk in
                       * Start your own business
                       * Tell a man/woman to get lost (if he/she isn\'t about the right thing)
                       * Raise children without both parents being around
                       * And not ask for a dime from Anyone
                       * Haters don\'t want to see you happy
                       * Haters don\'t want to see you succeed
                       * Haters don\'t want you to get the victory

Most of our haters are people that are supposed to be on our side. How do you handle the haters who you at least expect to have your guard up against?

                       You can handle your haters by:
                       1. *Knowing who you are & who your true friends are * (VERY IMPORTANT!!)
                       2. *Having a purpose to your life *
                       3. *By remembering what you have is by divine prerogative and not human manipulation.

                       * Purpose does not mean having a job. You can have a job and still be unfulfilled. A purpose is having a clear sense of what God has called you to be.
                      

Your purpose is not defined by what others think about you. Fulfill your dreams! You only have one life to live...when
its your time to leave this earth, you want to be able to say,\' I\'ve lived mylife and fulfilled my dreams, .........I\'m ready to go HOME!

When God gives you a favor, you can tell your haters, \'don\'t look at me... Look at who is in charge of me...\' Pass
this to all of your family & friends who you know are not hating on you.

If you don\'t get it back, maybe you caught somebody out! Don\'t worry about it, it\'s not your problem, it\'s theirs.
Just pray for them, that their life can be as fulfilled as yours! Watch out for Haters.............................

                       BUT most of all don\'t become a HATER yourself!

                       If you received this from me then you are on my FRIENDS list!

                       \'You are no greater than the company you keep\'        

Bishop T.D. Jakes

So...  Thursday, I deposited $4,500 into my Wachovia account because I don't like having more than $1,000 in cash on me.  On the news Thursday evening, I find out Wachovia is looking for buyers.  Let me just say, FDIC or no, I was pretty pissed off at the prospect of losing my cash.  I mean - I could've put the money into my account with BoA, but I wanted a lil' diversification.  Fut the Whuck?!

So, Monday, we find out that Wachovia is selling to CitiGroup.  I guess that makes me more confident...  Until Citigroup starts looking for buyers.

I am Bot Boss.  I am here at the behest of my boss Uther.  Apparently there is a new threat--some upstart named tybitman.  More about him later.

A little about myself.  I was recruited by Uther to work for Poogull after...well let's just say that he appreciated my penchant for destruction.  I get along fairly well with others in Poogull's employ--except for maybe Cold Click Fraud.  Quite frankly his powers are overhyped, and he simply takes credit for others' work.  Sly Spyware gets a bad rap from everyone, but she's okay...

I digress...this new presence, this tybitman, had better be wary and stay out of my way, lest things things go awry for him.

Building supplies:

3 sheets of 3/8" plywood

2 sheets of 3/4" plywood

3 gallons of resin with hardner

200 sqaure feet of fiberglass cloth

I will be posting pictures of the project as time moves forward.