Canine Terror Patrols

[MCLB Marine-reinforcement]
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"Stepping up (terror prevention) with multitudinous Canine teams, sure seems like a good solution to me. Random and spontaneous explosive-detection patrols, that would also maintain a strategically intransitive presence in the civilian population. They would be the perfect peace-keepers." ~M.B. (^_^)

MCLB Marines use four-legged reinforcements
Cpl. Jeremy Gadrow | MCLB Barstow
2005-05-13
Sometimes they’re at the front gate, sometimes they’re in the barracks, sometimes they’re deployed overseas, but they’re always on the alert and on the job. Comprised of seven dogs and eight Marines, the K9 unit aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow are a force to be reckoned with. Whether a task involves explosives, narcotics or a fleeing suspect, the K9 unit has a dog that’s right for the job. Read more.

Here’s a brief and interesting War dog history;
Hat tip: WarDogs.org

VIDEO: Highly trained police dogs show how it's done Here:
Warning: Can be a disturbing (simulation.)

Memorabilia: 60's Artefact

From Bloomberg today:
All You Need Is Love' Lyric: $1 Million in Beatles Sale
By Linda Sandler
July 29 (Bloomberg) -- A handwritten lyric of the Beatles song, ``All You Need is Love,'' sold for a hammer price of 600,000 pounds ($1 million) last night at a sale of John Lennon memorabilia in London's Hippodrome rock-music venue.

An anonymous bidder in the room competed with a telephone buyer for the manuscript. The sale broke the previous record for a Beatles lyric of 250,000 pounds for ``Nowhere Man,'' according to John Collins, owner of Surrey, England-based auction house Cooper Owen Plc. Continue with article.

Women Astronauts CPLA

[Chinese PLA; permission China.org]
Women Astronauts Set to Fly by 2010
China Daily |July 26, 2005
(article in part)
"Jeffrey B Greene, president of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, which hosted the US astronauts' China tour along with the Chinese Society of Astronautics, yesterday said he hoped Chinese and American crews would one day fly together in the same spacecraft for peaceful space exploration." Read more.
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Chinese astronaut Yang Liwei landed safely on earth on Oct. 16,2003 aboard the Shenzhou-5 after orbiting the Earth 14 times on the 21 hour mission, making China the third country after Russia and the United States able to put people in space. (Xinhua News Agency March 8, 2005) More time needed.
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Space suits designed for Shenzhou VI astronauts are much lighter and can be taken off after entering the capsule, read more.

Read about: 人民解放军 Peoples Liberation Army.

Signing the Petition

"By now most are aware of the online circulation (signing of the Terror Petition) designed to Unite those against these atrocities. You may not realize its importance, so do it anyway. (^_^) Go to the Unite Against Terror link, scroll down, and add your name. Support and Unity, by declaration, have a way of synchronizing and affirming our strength." ~M.B.
~Hat Tip: Nancy.
Terrorism is not Socialism references the Peter Tatchell (Human Rights campaigner, London) article.
~Hat Tip to, Anthony Cox.
Read more authors of Unite Against Terror that explain:
"Why we signed." Definitely worth the read.

Anytime you can get your hands on some "Stein-Read" do so! Terrorism.

The Pacific Walrus

[Walrus Island; SGS Alaska-05]
It's the season in the Pacific again, where hundreds of walruses line the costal edge, forming a massive pink ridge. Alaska Department of Fish and Game monitor these rarely viewed species, which only inhabit the remote areas of the Bering and Chukchi seas.
~View Live feeds at Walrus Island State Game Sanctuary-Alaska here.
~Additional image here.
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"I remember, as a small child, having viewed them (relatively up close.) They're enormous, loud, and very hyper! I’ll never forget how a thousand pound walrus could run shy of a little 50 lb girl, like me." (^_^)

Discovery Liftoff

[Discovery LIFT OFF!!! 7-26-05]

UPDATED: Liftoff! Right on schedule!
"Another proud moment in history!" God speed! (^_^)

Discovery's countdown

[Gemini4-1965; News Clip]
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Successful Mission of Gemini 4:
Forty years ago, June 8, 1965, the successful return of the Gemini 4
(In salute: Astronauts: Edward H. White and James A. McDivitt)
Cheering crowds awaited their arrival, as we await the departure of the Space Shuttle Discovery Crew today. We wish for a safe liftoff and journey, perhaps this morning, at 10:39 a.m. EDT.
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NASA Direct Webcast Questions: See interview Questions for the STS-114 Mission, crew here.
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Tune in to Digital NASA TV, via the Internet: View live streaming of launch and mission coverage. Watch it here.

Atlantis Launch in Sept.

[Space Shuttle Atlantis; pre-released-NASA]
Back-up if needed ...The Space Shuttle Atlantis; at the Kennedy Space Center (top) and (bottom) Astronauts Jeffrey S. Ashby (left), STS-112 mission commander; Pamela A. Melroy, pilot; and David A. Wolf, mission specialist-02.
~~~~Atlantis is scheduled for launch in September on a mission to the International Space Station. It could also be used as a rescue ship for the space shuttle Discovery which is due to be launched on Tuesday.

Iraqi Women's Rights

Iraqi women need to be represented in constitution
Report, IRIN, 21 July 2005
AMMAN|21 Jul 2005 (IRIN) -
(Article in part)
“It is vital that policy-makers in Iraq listen to and act upon the needs of women, and ensure that women’s rights are protected,” head of mission of MPDL-Iraq, Audrey Palama, said on Thursday. Read full story.
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"Sounds like the importance and value, of women's participations in the community, compete with the radical-version of Allah.
...(I've always felt this was the Key.) Much is being revealed here."
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UPDATE: "As time draws near, much will be purged from that which supports the process of suppression. I've been reading several M.E. sites for some time now, inc. Iraq the model ...and today, posted, is this article: Iraqi Women Discuss the Constitution
...Take a look."
(More later)

Mosul Munitions Cache

WOW! Antimedia reports about Michael Yon's suspenseful discovery of a huge munitions cache, in a house in Mosul! The story is guaranteed remarkable, guaranteed uplifting. Go on over and read it right now. (^_^)

Agde et Lézat-sur-Lèz

[Final société©; 92nd Tour De France]
Armstrong cruises to triumphant farewell
by: Phil Liggett|Ley Puy-en-Velay (Filed: 23/07/2005)
(Article in part)
...Yesterday, as he pedalled along in a pack of 141 riders beneath the hot sunshine of the Haute Loire, it was left to others to chase the improvements in the overall standings. Armstrong's 2 min 46 sec advantage over Italian Ivan Basso is all he needs to win the race tomorrow. Read more.
Path of the end of the race:
20 Category 1, Category 2 and highest level passes will be climbed
9 new stop-over towns: Fromentine, Noirmoutier-en-I'lle, Les Essarts, La Châtaigneroie, Chambord, Gérardmer, Miramas, Agde et Lézat-sur-Lèze!

Follow the video feeds of the finish: 7-24-05 Here.

Giant Basking Sharks

[Private: shark image; 7-22-05]
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Basking Sharks 'Canny Hunters'
July 21, 2005
Release from: BBC News
(Article in part)
..."Dr. Sims and his colleagues found, to their surprise, that in tidal areas the sharks followed a reverse pattern: they went down at night and up in the day." Full story.

USA-PA Reauthorized!

[From a reader (thank you) Christy]
Just received this image in email. (^_^)
My immediately thought:
"This won't be a place for Terrorists to hide!"

House REAUTHORIZES USA PATRIOT ACT required to intercept and obstruct terrorism! Read full article.

View copy of October 26, 2001 Patriot Act here.

"It is not a Republican vote; it is not a Democrat vote," said one of the rogue Republicans, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher of California. Instead, he cast it as an attempt to adhere to the limited government envisioned by the Founding Fathers."

USAF Rescue Team

[USAF photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Gallahan]
Airmen make two saves in one day
(7/21/2005 - Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash)
Just read an exciting article by Staff Sgt. Nathan Gallahan; about 2 back-to-back rescues on 7-21-05 by Capt. Zach Guza and crew, high above, in heart of the steep Cascade Mountain Range.
Father and son rescued first, refueled, and next rescue: an experienced and injured hiker with five friends who braved the rugged terrain alongside him. Read here.

Planes of the Future

[Multi- transport plane 3M2; Pravda-05]

[Superheavy plane Molnia-1000; "Hercules"]

For those of you that like a plane with a little... how you say, "Wallop", these should do nicely. They are Pravada.ru's "Airplanes of the future" See 21 more Incredible Russian air weapons of the future, here.
(^_^)

The Autogiro

[Igor Zaitsev's "Autogiro"; Pravada-05]

FORMER TEST-PILOT INVENTS A FLYING AUTO
07/20/2005 13:54
"Autos may turn into helicopters to disregard traffic jams"
(Article; in part)
Former Russian test-pilot Igor Zaitsev says he has invented a flying auto.

Today, test-pilot Zaitsev no longer makes helicopters for the army but only for people who are still dreaming of flying in the skies. Recently, he demonstrated a helicopter with a controllable traction vector, the same that unique Russian fighters have. There is no other helicopter of this type in the world, Zaitsev says.
READ full (lengthy) story here:

Poissons d'Rosemary

[Poissons d'Rosemary;mb©-05]

CARNIVAL OF RECIPIES #50
~~~Poissons d'Rosemary~~~
A Garden Terrace luncheon with Chilled Rosemary salad, topped with warm sole Fillet.

(Serves 4)
3 sole, about 10-1/2 oz (300g) each, filleted
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons (12g) salt *substitute-ok
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6- 1/2 tablespoons (10 cl) olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
Mixed salad greens; lettuce; escarole, basil leaves, watercress (as I used in this salad), small sprigs of fresh Rosemary, etc.
1 large fresh, sun-ripened tomato (firm)

For the vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper *

How-to:
Pound the garlic and the 1 tablespoon-rosemary in a mortar until finely crushed; add the salt *, water, lemon juice, and mustard. Pour in the olive oil little by little, whisking as when making mayonnaise.
Season the salad with a vinaigrette dressing made with peanut oil, sherry vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Toss the salad and place some on each of the salad plates. Garnish with small wedges of tomato (peeled and seeded.)
Steam, the fillets for about 3 to 4 minutes (they should be eaten al dente.) Place on the salad plates straight from the steamer.
Spoon over some of the Rosemary sauce, season with freshly ground pepper,
(serve while the fish is still warm.)
You may substitute the tomatoes with cooked beets (sliced in strips) Depending on table decor, etc.

(Oh, and don't forget little sprigs of fresh rosemary, on top of sole) (^_^)

Tip: 1. Place desert plates in freezer to chill, one hour before.
Tip: 2. Vegetarians may choose to substitute sole filets for Endive, etc.

View of Independance

With invested interests in the future Democracy of Iraq, we now wind down to the last days until the Iraqi Constitution is in place.
I share a site and particular Post with you, written July 4th (posted July 5th, 2005) by an Iraqi in Baghdad. It was with respect to our Independence Day in America.
Although ”What independence means for me.” is not a new post, I found the links and postings to be considerably humble and enlightening.
Hope you do too.

Iraqi Women Protest

[Iraqi Women Protest; 7-21-05]
(Photo: Adam Nadel: N.Y.T.)
~As reported 7-21; in International Herald Tribune:
Draft of Iraq charter looks to Islam
N.Y.Times|E.Wong|-Thursday 21, 2005
Iraqi women protested in Baghdad against a draft for a new constitution that would enshrine Islamic law and curb their rights. "We want a guarantee of women's rights in the new constitution," Hannah Edwar, an organizer of the protest, said.
American and Iraqi officials say that several drafts of the new constitution are being considered and nothing has been set. Changes could still be made before Aug. 15, the deadline for the Iraq National Assembly to approve a draft.

Protests by women and the more secular members on the constitutional committee could force the religious Shiites to tone down the draft. Read more.
*UPDATED STORY: Go here.

Farewell Scotty

[James Doohan; Scotty-05]
A farewell and rest in peace.
James Doohan, a ledgend to Trekies the World over, leaves us.
News story.

Democracy Foundations

[Foundation: Benador Associates; 05]

I was happy to find this organization, as MSM seems to report the negative without the positive, and we need to know that such foundations, as the Benador Associates are out there, untiringly walking alongside the efforts of not only Iraqis, but all other regions of the World. Together as underpinnings of Freedom and Democracy.

~Founder and CEO of Benador Associates: Eleana Benador
~A narrative by Victor Davis Hanson.
~Frontpage Interview by Authors of End to Evil
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~An excerpt from Saudi scholar, and Muslim Ali Al-Ahmed:

"If the suicide-terrorists were weapons made of metal, the victims would certainly try to bomb places where they were made. But because these weapons are of human flesh, the assumption is that they can't be traced back to any specific locality. It is as if we were dealing with ethereal beings existing beyond the limits of reality.

The London attack was not the work only of the few individuals who carried it out. It was the bitter fruit of a faith that has been hijacked by a minority of extremists while the majority of its adepts watch with a mixture of awe and ill-concealed pride. The real fight against this enemy of humanity will start only when the so-called "silent majority" in Islam speaks out against these murderers and those who brainwash, train, finance and deploy them."

Miles Gone By

[Miles Gone By ; William F. Buckley Jr]

I just now finished a truly AMAZING (50 years in the making) masterpiece, by one of the greatest minds of our time, William F. Buckley Jr.
I listened first, to the 48 min. CD which accompanies it, with each excerpt on the CD (read by W.F.B. Jr.) introduced by Walter Cronkite.

You will not be able to put this book down. It will make you laugh, fascinate you, inspire you, and even a few tears.
William F. Buckley Jr; founder of National Review, and host of the Emmy Award-winning Firing Line (which happens to be the longest-running program in television history) presents these essays as columnist, author, editor, television host, and adventurer.

Hardback can be obtained at either: Conservative Book CLub…
OR: Amazon Books.

Strawberries and Mousse

[Strawberries and Mousse; mb©-05]

CARNIVAL OF RECIPIES #49
~~~STRAWBERRIES AND MOUSSE~~~
Elegant way to prepare fresh strawberries.

(Serves 8)
1 cup and 1 tablespoon (250g)
Heavy cream, whipped
2-1/4 lbs (1 kg) oranges
1/2 Lb (250g) Strawberries
1/2 Lb (250g) Raspberries

For the Syrup:
7/8 cup (29 cl) Water
1-1/3 cup (300 g) Granulated sugar
10 egg yolks
Grand Marnier, run, or fruit brandy, etc.

How-to:
Make the syrup first. Place the water and sugar
in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the
sugar has dissolved continue to boil without stirring
for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Beat the egg yolks in a bowl, by hand, or with an electric
mixer, and slowly pour in the sugar syrup. Continue beating
for 10 to 15 minutes to make a thick, creamy mixture, then
add a little alcohol of your choice.
Beat the cream until very stiff; spoon the egg yolk mixture
over the cream and fold to combine. The resulting mousse
should be perfectly smooth. Place the mousse in the freezer
and leave for 12 hours.

Prepare the oranges by peeling with knife to form individual
wedges. Cut strawberries in half; raspberries keep whole.
Spoon sauce evenly on chilled plate before you begin spiraling
the fruit arrangement.
At last, place 2 tablespoons mousse in center of arrangement
Actually, I like to mold mousse in individual little ramekins,
turnout, and place mint on top. Either way is fine.

This is a wonderful and easy desert for small dinner parties of 8.

Tips: 1. Place desert plates in freezer for an hour to chill.
2. Serve immediately.

Soldier Reenlistment

[Frontpage Feature Photo;U.S. Army 7-14-05]
(by Senior Master Sgt. Kim M. Allain)
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Soldiers Continue to Re-Enlist
USA Today | July 18, 2005
(Article in part)
" ...From Oct. 1 through June, the Army had re-enlisted 53,120 soldiers, 6% ahead of its goal of about 50,000 for that period. At that pace, the Army would finish the fiscal year 3,850 troops ahead of its target of 64,162.
Re-enlistment rates the past three years have been at least 6% above the service's goals for the 500,000-member active Army. There are about 105,000 Army soldiers in Iraq, including members of the National Guard and Reserve.

"The biggest thing is that soldiers believe in what they are doing," Head said. Read full article.

Liberty Film Festival

[Govindini Murty; Ann Coulter-05]
(courtesy of David "SuperDave" Forbes)

~Pictured above: Govindini Murty, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Liberty Film Festival; with Conservative Author, Ann Coulter.
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From: Liberty Film Festival:

The Liberty Film Festival, Hollywood’s Conservative Film Festival, Announces 2005 Festival Dates and Call for Entries

Hollywood, CA - The 2005 Liberty Film Festival, Hollywood’s premier event for conservative and libertarian film, will be held this October 21-23, 2005 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. The Liberty Film Festival showcases films that celebrate the traditional American values of free speech, patriotism, and religious freedom.

The festival is currently accepting feature and short film submissions (both documentary and narrative). The festival will hold three juried competitions for Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and Best Screenplay (unproduced). Best Feature Film and Best Short Film winners will each be awarded the Libertas Prize. The Screenplay Competition will have a $1000 prize. The deadline for all entries is August 21, 2005.
Additional Submissions FAQ: "Better enter soon!" ~MB (^_^)

NOTE: Liberty Film Festival named Brainwashing 101 as one of the "10 Best Documentary Films" of 2004. See this amazing FREE feature-length film at (academicbias.com) NOW!

Camel Jockey-bots

[Courtesy Ananova.com ©2005]

How a sports ban created an whole new sport in Qatar.
See it now, LIVE (as it will get) from:
The Al Shahaniyya Camel Racecourse!

Exercise CARAT

[USNPM-Airman Paul Polach; 7/13/05]
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South China Sea (July 13, 2005) - A BQM-74E aerial target drone launches from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia. The BQM-74E provides dynamic airborne threat simulation and supports the Fleet worldwide. The target can simulate aircraft or cruise missiles in a variety of threat profiles. Malaysia is the 3rd phase of CARAT 2005, which is a regularly scheduled series of bilateral military training exercises with several Southeast Asia nations designed to enhance interoperability of the respective sea services. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Paul Polach (RELEASED)
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"Thanks Guys, and Gals!"
~M.B.

~See phase two of a three-phase process Iraqi Transfer...
~See Today In History:

Marines at Iraqi School

[AL UBAYDI, Iraq;7/16/05;Cpl, Lucian Friel]
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Pictured: Staff Sgt. Lee D. Chartier(left) & Tustin, both Marines w/ 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine R; Regimental Combat Team-2;

Article, photos: 2nd Marine Div; Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel; AL UBAYDI Iraq
Taken & released: AL UBAYDI, Iraq; 7/16/05
Full story: Marines visit Iraqi school, discover way of life
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(Exerpt in part)
Lance Cpl. Christopher F.Tustin and Pfc. Christopher L. Parra (not shown here) explain that they are forever changed by this experience:

Parra, 25, on the quality of schools in this area of Iraq: “Even some of the worst poverty areas in the U.S. don’t compare to the poverty these kids face and most of these kids will never see anything better, but that’s what we’re here for; to help them build a better life,” said the Long Beach, Calif., native and father of two. “I feel like giving them everything I have, and I want to let them know that we can give them a better life if they allow us to and help us rid this country of terrorists.”

“You realize that you have to sometimes put the “Warrior” aside, so to speak, and help the good people of Iraq that have suffered for so many years,” Tustin said. “Today I am changed because seeing these kids has shown me the softer, innocent side of this place. It’s not all of the violence that you see on television. I’ll never forget this.” more...
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[Protecting Iraqi Schools; Cpl. Lucian Friel]
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Pictured outside an Iraqi school- Lance Cpl. Montgomery, a combat engineer with Company A, 4th Combat Engineers Battalion supporting 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2, provides security during a school assessment. Continue reading...

Return Our Relics

CAIRO, Egypt [06:35 PM EST; 7/14/05]

Egypt announced Wednesday it was launching a campaign for the return of five of its most precious artifacts from museums abroad, including the Rosetta Stone in London and the graceful bust of Nefertiti in Berlin. (Also demanding Relics from the Louvre in Paris and Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.)
More details...

Egyptian Origins

[1570-1070 BC; Nefertiti]

[Nefertiti; Berlin Papyrus]

"During the New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC), this new style, depictions of members of the royal family are believed to be based on the subjects actual appearances." -From Microsoft Encarta Encyclopdia.
Read more: Origins Project..

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There is an astonishing quantity of evidence that suggests that the story of humanities' origin and evolution on earth may be very different from traditionally accepted theories and accounts. View Anomalous Skulls..
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Human-like Walk

[Cornell-U©robot-05]
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By applying concepts rooted in "passive-dynamic walkers"—devices that can walk down a gentle slope powered only by the pull of gravity—Researchers at Cornell, MIT and the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have developed a new breed of powered, energy efficient, two-legged robots. Credit: NSF
Read more & view-more robots here
View video of walk -here

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
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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.