Satire at AP

I didn't know that Associated Press was doing satire. Much of this article, right down to the way the imagery was set, seemed spoof, to me. See what you think:
Bush: I've Made Opportunities for Blacks
Friday July 15, 1:50 AM
See Article
~Excerpt:
~NAACP officials have called Bush an illegal president, compared his anti-abortion views to the Taliban and called his trip to Africa a photo-op.
~The Internal Revenue Service is investigating whether NAACP officials' attacks on the Bush administration are partisan comments that violate the group's nonprofit status.

Now Lenient America?

[Rosenberg Pair; 6-20-1953]

Image: A Collector's Newspaper clipping: June 29th, 1953

Evidently, looks like things have changed since 1953 (Eisenhower) concerning betrayal of our country. This couple would have been granted clemency if was as lenient as our 2005 judicial system.
(They would now have been in their 70's- 80's.)

We live in a world today, of lengthy trials and plea bargains.
Sadly it is that betrayal, in many cases, often becomes a backdrop for freedom of expression.
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U.S. Based Islamic Scholar Gets Life for Encouraging Followers to Fight After Sept. 11 Attacks
AP- Matthew Barakat; 7/13/05

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - A prominent U.S.-based Islamic scholar who exhorted his followers after the Sept. 11 attacks to join the Taliban and fight U.S. troops was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. More of story:

Salade Niqoise

[Salade Niqoise; mb©-05]

CARNIVAL OF RECIPIES #48
~~~SALADE NIQOISE~~~
A work of Art, for the summer table.

(Serves 4)
2 large tomatoes
4 spring onions-sliced
2 hearts of lettuce
4 raw baby artichokes, sliced lengthwise
1 lb (500 g) baby broad beans, shelled
1/2 red pepper and 1/2 green pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow pepper
1 bunch of radishes, floralized (^_^)
3 stalks of celery, sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs
8 anchovy fillet (optional)
1 small can of tuna fish
Parsley, chervil, and chives, chopped
12 to 16 black olives

~ Garnishing Tools ~

How-to:
Cut the hard-boiled eggs into wedges.
Put the lettuce, tomatoes, baby broad beans, and all the other vegetables into a large salad bowl.
Add the hard-boiled eggs, olives, anchovies, and tuna. Sprinkle in some coarsely chopped chervil,
parsley, and chives.
Make vinaigrette by whisking together 6 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar,
2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Spoon the sauce over, just before serving.

Tips: 1.Chill forks first; and 2. Wait till at the table to toss.

Terrorist Detector

U.S. companies have been wooed by their counterparts in Israel for joint marketing and development projects in counter-insurgency. Several Israeli firms have been developing software and sensors to track insurgency suspects and detect bombs.
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As U.S. technology evolves from current multitude of software (effective under constrained circumstances) the fight for 'rights to privacy' from liberal opposition is by far, much more disturbing than running a civilian through a false check.

First Flight

[1961 shot into space!; MB©]

My friend (a NASA guest) will be at the CAPE Launch tomorrow, so I'm hoping to get some unique photos! (^__^)
Felt aprepeau to post this, from newspaper collection©.

We know we can do it, question is, can we keep our expectations from exceeding our technology.

Afghanistan Update

For of those who visit my site, Aurthur Chrenkoff posts a very encouraging must read compilation of updated Afghanistan infomation featured at Opinion Journal.
(Also can be read at Winds of Change.)

For more writings visit Chrenkoff's Daily blog here.

Nazis Racial Propaganda

Hillary Clinton, speaking at the inaugural Aspen Ideas Festival (organized by the Aspen Institute nonpartisan think tank) referenced Bush's attitude toward tough issues, as in comparison to Alfred E Newman.

Well, unfamiliar with Alfred E. Neuman, I had to resort to the Wikipedia database:

"Many advertisements from that era included the likeness and his famous slogan, which was likewise, "What, me worry?" When Mad was sued for copyright infringement, one defense it used was that it had copied the picture from materials dating back to 1911. The image of Alfred E. Neuman was used by the Nazis for racial propaganda as an example of a Jew."

In a Google search, I came upon the Alfred E Newman Quotes
One (1) quote was found:

"Crime does not pay" ... as well as politics."

Story Line

[Kobe gossip;©MB-05]

Societies live and die by beliefs. A different way of seeing, of thinking, of believing can create a whole new tradition and culture. .
No matter who, what, when, where, why, or how, there will always be a story to hear, and tell

Muses of the Water

[Kobes; ©MB-05]

There's a pond running alongside my home facing the garden. I often get my painting ideas from these Kobe. They are muses of the water, because they detect the movement of the earth, the stars and gentle sun's light above, yet they allow the water to create a gentle rhythm much like we do, in the breath of a song...

ONEgodONE IDEA

[oneGODone-Idea; 05]

The birth of every idea, takes root from *another* idea. While we think we are unique, the unique of how we all perceive the form of our master plan, relates and defines itself from the master plan of ONE another.

In Memoriam

image:www.imao.us (or was it from here?)

Just like CUG,
(a friend to all; except terrorists!)
this post stays at the top today.

7-7-05: subj: Now Fear The British
"An attack on one is an attack on us all."
"Hell hath no greater fury, than a riled Britain."

Daily Posts below:

Sarcasm Meter

[Actual photoshop dissection]

Highest functions of brain produce lowest form of wit
The Guardian- 2005
David Adam (science correspondent)
Writing in the May issue of the journal Neuropsychology, Dr Shamay-Tsoory (psychologist at the Rambam Medical Centre in Haifa and the University of Haifa) proposes that there exists a three-stage neural pathway in our brains that enables us to understand irony.
Read more
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1. Left: literal
2. Front and right: Speaker’s intention (checking for contradictions of literal, social, and emotional context.)
3. Right ventromedial prefrontal cortex: Sarcasm meter (makes a decision based on our social and emotional knowledge of the situation.)

So, in order to tap into you wit, just think and speak out of your right ventromedial prefrontal cortex! (^_^)

* Brain image: http://www.emc.maricopa.edu

Raghad's U.S. Support

"He should not be tried by the (Iraqi) Governing Council which was put in place by occupiers," Raghhad supports.

Saddam's eldest daughter, Raghad, favors the Americans and non-Arabs on the defense team "because she thinks they will win the case and free her father."
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It would take disloyal Americans to assist support for the release of Saddam. This disloyalty continues to support insurgence attacks upon our soldiers, and threatens the very principals of Democracy.
There is no other place for Americans who support the release of Saddam to stand, but alongside the insurgents.
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Al-Khasawneh, the now, former Lawyer of Saddam, reiterates this claim in a press conference at the Foreign Correspondence Club of Japan. (Location Jordan)
Continue reading more.

Pear Gratin

[Pear Gratin; mensaBarbie©-05]

CARNIVAL OF RECIPIES #47
~~~PEAR GRATIN~~~
Artistic, delicious (and easy.)

(Serves 4)
4 large peeled pears (poached in sugar syrup)
4 thin slices of Genoese cake

For the almond cream:
1/4 lb (125g) butter, softened
generous 1/2 cup (125g) granulated sugar- 2 eggs
1 cup (125g) powdered almonds
2- 1/2 tblspns (25g) flour

For the sauce:
4 egg yolks
4 tblspns (50g) granulated sugar
6-1/2 tblspns (10cl) heavy cream (whipped till peak)
8 teaspoons (4cl) pear brandy (best)

How-to:
Cream the butter and sugar together, then beat in the eggs, almonds, and flour.
Make a pear sauce by beating together the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture turns lemon-color, then fold in the whipping cream and the pear brandy.

Spread the pieces of Genoese cake with the almond cream, brown under a broiler, then place in center of desert plates.

Slice the pear and place slices on top of the Genoese cake, spoon over the sauce, and place back under the broiler to lightly brown.
Remove from broiler and add fresh picked mint leaves, and raspberries.
~~~Serve immediately~~~

Einstein Torn

[2005/ Centennial; E=MC2]

July 5, 20- June 23, 1953 The widow of Seiei Shinohara, a philosopher and German-Japanese translator who corresponded with Einstein in the last years of the scientist's life, has chosen to go public with the letters on the 60th anniversary of the world's only nuclear attacks.
"The only consolation, it seems to me, in the development of nuclear bombs, is that this time the deterrent effect will prevail and the development of international security will accelerate." ~Einstein
Read more

Astrologer sues NASA

[370kg "impactor"-into Tempel 1's]

July, 2005; ©PhysOrg.com

Russian astrologer, Marina Bai, took legal action against NASA for compensation on Monday claiming that the US space agency's bombardment of the Tempel 1 comet will upset her horoscope and violates her spiritual rights.

Bai is demanding 8.7 billion rubles (300 million dollars, 250 million euros) compensation. Her lawyer, Alexander Molokhov, told the Moscow Echo radio that the case is based on solid legal ground, since NASA has a representative office on Russian territory. (c) 2005 AFP
Read more

PMS Advisory System

Haha. Just received this from a friend, Funny, but maybe more useful for guys. (^_^)

Fossil Rabbit Found

[Hwy 21; Mexico -03]

The Easter Bunny's Fossilized Ancestor
By Erik Baard (3/25/05)

An international team of paleontologists have discovered a 55-million year old fossil of a primitive rabbit in Mongolia's Gobi Desert, predating earlier finds by 20 million years.

This find deepens our biological understanding of a creature that plays a leading role in folklore around the world, not least as an Easter symbol of fertility and renewal. Read more.

A filthy Lie; Grizzly!

[Exhibit C; paper cut]

The world is seeing red (and I mean, "real red") at the grizzly discovery that real stunt doubles were used (rather than Photoshop edits) in the images of Frank J, of IMAO; King of the blogosphere.

I reveal this discovery (quite by accident) during a simple paper cut in photoshop. (See exhibit C in this post.) Imagine my horror, when examining blood color-comparison of images to that of his most recent Photo escapade (see exhibit A.)
My Post to this image on 7/5/05; was not returned.

Can he be stopped from using stunt doubles? Will he repent for the lives of the stunt doubles (in some sort of humorous and honorable way?) Stay tuned to IMAO. (For a Lame excuse, I suppose.)

(Image Exhibit B ; pending investigation.)

Robo Breast Exam

[Image: Kurt Stepnitz, Michigan State Univ.]

A Robo-scan has the current mammogram methods beat, hands down; i.e. the cold steel sheet, vice grip-like scanner that smashes the breast. (Look at how gentle he is, in the pic.) (^_^)

dear captain

[Dear Capt; Luv, Nicola]
CARNIVAL OF COMEDY! (at Imao.us)

(click image to enlarge)

Fireworks in a Minute

[Ellen H. Clapsaddle; Int'l Art Pub]

YEA!!!!!!!
They're just about to start the fireworks, any minute! I'm out, and up a-top on the roof-balcony, to get a perfect view! Hope you are having an extraordinary day, too!

July 4th, 1776-2005

[PFB©series 8252. Approx. 1908]

Author: James R. Heintze. Additional research writings here.

* 1776- The Pennsylvania Evening Post is the first newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence, on 6 July 1776.
* 1777- In Philadelphia, windows of Quakers' homes are broken because Quakers refuse to close their businesses on holidays that celebrate American military victories.
* 1779- In Boston, continental ships fire a "grand salute" from their cannons; in Philadelphia, although 14 members of the Continental Congress object to having a celebration, however, an elegant dinner at the City Tavern, and display of fireworks, is given.
* 1800- In New York, the first local advertisements for fireworks appear.
* 1801- The first public Fourth of July reception at the White House occurs; in Marblehead, Mass.
* 1802- The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is formally opened.
More.

Photographing Fireworks

[Happy 4th; Fireworks05]

The New York Institute of Photography publishes helpful how-to’s on getting the best shots of fireworks this Fourth of July weekend.
* Shooting fireworks with digital camera.
* Shooting fireworks in your backyard.
* Editing your 4th of July photos in Photoshop!

Happy Snapping from Mensa Barbie!

Tickets to London

[London; Langham Hotel-05]

Yea! (((^_^)))
Acted on an incredible travel tip & picked up the newest ticketing to London; British Airways. NYC to London for two (which inc. 2 free nights in a London 4 star hotel!)

If you travel often, an excellent organizing tool for frequent travelers, can be found here.

Reigned Like Kings

[Author, columnist; George Anne Geyer]

American syndicated columnist, George Anne Geyer typically writes about some of the most intractable political issues of the day and interviews well-known heads of state. But speaking on VOA’s News Now’s Press Conference USA, she said there is definitely a connection between politics and cats.

Ancient peoples interpreted the eyes of the cat, which glow in the dark, as something innately spiritual. And they believed that animals took part in the transmigration of souls, that cats would carry the soul of the departed person into the other world. According to Georgie Anne Geyer, ancient peoples from different cultures and races saw cats in similar ways.
Article here.

More about, "When Cats Reigned Like Kings"here.

Full audio of political program, "Press Conference USA" click here.

Robot For Cat

[Buttterescotch with cat robot 05]

Carnival of the Cats #68
A friend gave me a kitty Robot last year that kneads, purrs, and meows in five different ways. It's even set up on a continuous loop. Ha! Forgot I had it.
(Ok, no more cat blogging) (`O`)

UPDATE: YEA! A carnival! A place to Catblog!!

Top Austrian Artist

[Nonja Artist; Schoenbrunn Zoo]

[Copyright; 2005 Ananova Ltd Nonja Europics]

Actually, pretty decent Artist!
OKAY, there's the end of my cat & monkey blogging. (Finished!)
*Images exclusive at www.Ananova.com

The Post Secret Blog

[ENLARGE; Post Secrets.com; 05]

Interesting blog called "Post Secret." Deep, dark secrets set free, via the internet. (Sad, shocking, and bazzar) View site here.

Ancient Egyptian

[Picture: Rossella Lorenzi]
June 28, 2005: Lettuce was the Viagra of ancient Egyptians, according to an Italian researcher who claims to have solved a century-old archaeological puzzle. Read more

Ha. I guess that ends being criticized for only ordering salad.

Little Button Nose

[butterscotch; 6/05]
Catching up on beauty sleep, or does he just exhaust himself. (^_^)

Trafalgar Celebrations

[Portsmouth; Trafalgar Bicentenary 05]


Trafalgar remembered Today as the Queen leads 200th anniversary events in front of huge armada. Plans were altered to prevent the 200th anniversary events of Britain’s naval victory offending the French and Spanish, both of whom sent huge aircraft carriers to take part. As one can expect, the good manners of the British, saved the day. Read more

Home Sweet Home

[Parisian Hotel; 05]

Finally returned, & will be painting this afternoon. More later.

The Carnival of Comedy

Looks like a lot of fun to be had by all, at the Carnival of Comedy !
Don't miss the fun and laughter at IMAO .US!

Late Flight

Just returned late, from flight to San Francisco. More later.

Sen Durbin/Iraqi Demonstrator

[Sen. Durbin (D) ; Iraqi Freedom Demonstrator]

The majority of American values are so well represented in an article by Confederate Yankee, that nothing more be said. Read complete story here.

Lavender Blueberry!

[Mensa-Blueberry Muffins 05]
Hey, with such a long Summer Solstice Day today, you might want to try these!
Great recipe here

Summer Solstice

[click to enlarge: UCAR ©1999]

(June 21/June 22; in the Northern hemisphere or December 21/December 22; in the Southern hemisphere)

Tues-Wed, we experience the start of what will appear as the longest day of the year and hence, the shortest night.
See more.

Enjoy the beautiful sunshine today!

"Whatever is dreamed on this night, will come to pass."
~ William Shakespeare ~ A Mid-Summernight's Dream ~

Oldest Solar Observatory

Memorial Rally

Thanks to Confederate Yankee ,for posting this link earlier.
Please take a moment to send a prayer of support for the Families and Loved ones of those perished on 9-11.

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UPDATE: The Following update by Confederate Yankee includes information for you to, "Fight for those who can no long speak." Your petition is greatly appreciated .

Exciting Days

[Royal Ascot at the York]
Golden win for Cape of Good Hope
Hong Kong-based raider Cape of Good Hope set a new course record to win the Golden Jubilee Stakes on the final day of the Royal Ascot at York meeting. (B.T.W. The 6-1 shot, ridden by Mick Kinane, won by a head from Galeota, with the 9-2 favourite Balmont back in third!)



This was also Rio de Janeiro Fashion Week; June 15th - June 19th, 2005; Featuring The International "Rio Summer 2006 Fashion Show"
Exciting Show Featuring Summer 2006!


[Rio Fashion Show; 6/17/05]

NEXT SHOW: Haute Couture Men's Collection
Paris - France
July 1- 2005 - July 5, 2005!

Happy Father's Day!

[Happy Fathers Day]
Keep a light heart shining, for these are the memories that are not to be forgotten!
MB (^__^)

Quiet at Newsweek

[A Daryl Cagles cartoon! -05]
Great that it has been a full week or two, and we haven't any new Political Blunders.
Incidently, the cartoon is courtesy D. Cagle. He's a brilliant cartoonist, so if you haven't been already, go for a hilarious visit.

Enter Olympics at 105?

[china daily; Xinhua/ 05]
China Daily
Guo Cairu jogs along a street in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. He celebrated his 105th birthday on Saturday and dreams of performing martial arts at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Developing...

The First Male Pregnancy

[RYT Hospital; Dwayne Med. 05]
Join physicians and scientists around the world in monitoring Mr. Lee's pregnancy online.
© RYT Hospital-Dwayne Medical Center

GROUND CONTROL, WHERE *IS* KIM JONG?

[mensabarbie; IAATS 3/05]
As sung to David Bowie's. "Ground control to Major Tom."

[C of C #8; m.b.cartoon 1]
Visit The one-stop; laugh your sox off comedy,
"at IMAO!", and catch The Carnival of Comedy #8 Now! (^___^)

The Second Amendment

[s.p.com/coulter/gun]
Conservatives
not afraid exercise their right to honor The Second Amendment, who have defended this great country with humor and compassion, and for those who are currently in active duty.
We Thank you, so very much.

Second Amendment Foundation
Second Amendment Sisters
Donate funds to show your support, today

(mensabarbie does not receive promotional funds for above foundations)

* John, at the donovan has a great post today

Terry Schiavo: Closure Today

According to the Skipper at barking-moonbat the medical examiner’s office plans to release its autopsy report on the Terri Schiavo—findings today. We hope these findings bring closure to her family. UPDATE: May she rest in peace.

Futuristic Art of Matt Haber

[MARS-1; courtesy/LeVine Gallery N.Y.]

The Futuristic Works of Matt Haber now on Exhibit at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery New York; June 4, 2005 through July 2, 2005. Haber, currently a story artist at Fox Animation, has produced many artist books, and has shown in numerous galleries across the country.