how does her garden grow

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Let’s say you’re preparing dinner and you realize with dismay that you don’t have any certified organic Tuscan kale. What to do?

Here’s how Michelle Obama handled this very predicament Thursday afternoon........

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SondraK, Lympian Slayer
09/18 at 11:30 PM •
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reel thoughts


Joe: Guys, we got enough here to get Masked Avenger rings and an ice-cream soda.

Arnold: We gotta leave some for Palestine.

Joe: Why should we leave anything for Palestine? It’s all the way over in Egypt.

Arnold: It’s a sin. What if the rabbi catches us?

Joe: Hey, they’ll never find out. Besides, I can handle him.

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09/18 at 09:34 PM •
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KisP Daily Zen
The Ugly American
09/18 at 09:01 PM •
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probably because of something you did

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todaze Lympian PSA

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SPOKANE, Wash. —

Authorities are searching by air and land for a criminally insane killer who escaped during a mental hospital field trip to a county fair that has infuriated residents and officials around Washington.

Authorities have said they believe Phillip Arnold Paul is heading to the Sunnyside area, where his parents and many siblings live. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office launched a helicopter on Friday in the search, and the public was urged to call 911 if Paul is spotted.

His brother Tom Paul tells The Associated Press “Why would they load him on a bus and take him to a fair?” Authorities at Eastern State Hospital are being criticized for allowing Paul to visit the fair despite his violent criminal past and history of trying to escape.


WHEW! That’s a relief!

No charges will be filed against two state troopers who clubbed three baby seagulls to death at Colman Ferry Dock in July, the King County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday.

The troopers, who provide security at the ferry terminal, said they were responding to complaints from ferry employees about aggressive seagulls who were dive-bombing ferry passengers and workers on July 15.

The troopers climbed to the roof of the terminal, where the birds were nesting, and killed three seagull chicks in an effort to drive away the aggressive adult birds that were harassing passengers.

No charges will be filed because the case does not fit the criteria for second-degree animal cruelty, the Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement.

According to the Prosecutor’s Office, the troopers did not “knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence inflict unnecessary pain or suffering upon an animal.”

The troopers killed the young seagulls quickly by clubbing them over the head with their batons, and they took their actions “under color of state regulatory authority,” the statement said.

SondraK, Lympian Slayer
09/18 at 09:16 PM •
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today’s rollover fun!

a day with Dragon Fighters......

SondraK, Lympian Slayer
09/18 at 07:07 PM •
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Look!  A Spine!!

Americans

As soon as Helmsley corporate management learned of the possibility of either the Iranian Mission or President Ahmadinejad holding a function at the New York Helmsley Hotel, they immediately ordered the cancellation of that function,” Rubenstein said.

“Neither the Iranian Mission nor President Ahmadinejad is welcome at any Helmsley facility. The Helmsley organization is grateful to United Against Nuclear Iran for bringing this matter to its attention so that appropriate action could be taken.”

“Appropriate,” indeed.

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09/18 at 06:00 PM •
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ACORN as pigeon

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SondraK, Lympian Slayer
09/18 at 06:31 PM •
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tool time


If you haven’t already, you can still use these tools from CODEPINK to make your voice loud and clear.

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09/18 at 03:41 PM •
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today’s wedgie: a twofer

the apr0n Fairey strikes!

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SondraK, Lympian Slayer
09/18 at 04:04 PM •
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tards on a plane

San Francisco International Airport passengers can now help reverse the damage their flight inflicts on the environment by paying a fee that will help fund reforestation projects.

The voluntary program for travelers unveiled Thursday is, according to involved parties, the first of its kind among U.S. airports. The airport spent $190,000 to install three “Climate Passport” kiosks past security checkpoints, one in domestic Terminal 3 and two more in the International Terminal.

Paying at the kiosks, or online at the airport’s Web site, is relatively simple. Travelers enter their flight’s origin and destination, their number of passengers and whether they plan to fly round-trip. The machine then calculates a fee that can be paid via credit card to counteract the carbon emissions spewed into the atmosphere during their trip.

The kiosk shows how many pounds of carbon dioxide each passenger is responsible for, then charges $16.50 per ton of emissions.

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McDougal said there is a third-party monitoring process in place to ensure the money goes toward CO2-reducing projects, adding that the airport and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom have staked their integrity behind the program.....

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I know what you’re thinking


Gilbert dancing at “Tijuana Tokyo”

I still cannot believe that I actually managed to find this.

That’s my friend Gilbert (from my old Navy days on Guam) playing a “new wave” dancing extra on the Magnum P.I. season 4 episode, ”Distant Relative”, circa 1983.

During the episode, you can see him in a number of tight shots dancing directly behind the table there where Selleck is seated.

I still remember the first time watching this episode...nearly bent over from laughing as I watched my friend flap around the dance floor in his gigantic Flock of Seagulls hairdo.

If anyone out there happens to have this episode on tape, I’d be indebted to you forever and ever to obtain a copy.

A video file would be superb as I can pull additional stills for even more hilarious enjoyment.

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Shana Tova

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this time with more feeling…
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todaze l000zah

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fun times

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A Red Titi monkey and a Tamarin monkey eat from a rainbow-coloured feeder to get them in the mood for Gay Sunday at ZSL London Zoo this weekend

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Doing the Jobs the KlownKarMedia Won’t Do

“call me!”


OR *clicky*clicky*

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KisP Daily Musical Interlude

~Click Click~

This song appears to be making quite the comeback on all of the rock stations lately—wonder why.

Can’t seem to get it out of my head.

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useful idiot


Decoy Murtha Project:

Taliban are confused to see Rep. John Murtha with the Americans, and hesitate to shoot, giving our snipers time to pick them off.

Oh how I’d love to give a baker’s dozen of these away as door prizes at the Military Police Ball—if only for the hopeful promise of seeing the troop videos go viral.

Ah, tis’ to dream.

The Ugly American
09/17 at 09:28 PM •
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todaze Lympian
SondraK, Lympian Slayer
09/17 at 10:20 PM •
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I HATE when that happens

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SondraK, Lympian Slayer
09/17 at 10:13 PM •
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today’s free stuff


Free Tonic Water, PMS Tea, and cocktail shaker

I have 11 cans of Safeway tonic water, a box of PMS tea and a Makers Mark cocktail shaker (mini size). I’ll be leaving them outside my townhouse.

If you want it take it all

The Ugly American
09/17 at 09:12 PM •
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Don’t make me post all the votes Kennedy missed over the last year again!

The Massachusetts House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday allowing Gov. Deval Patrick to name an interim appointment to the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.
The House voted 95-58 in favor of the bill. The bill now moves to the state Senate for its consideration.
House Speaker Robert DeLeo, a Democrat, said the change is needed to ensure Massachusetts continues to be represented by two senators until voters can choose a replacement during a Jan. 19 special election.
“I just want to make sure that Massachusetts has a say ... that Massachusetts has their voice heard on health care, on the environment, on clean energy,” DeLeo said.
Patrick, a Democrat and ally of President Barack Obama, also supports the change.... duh

...or the ones Kerry missed because of his failed attempts to be somebody...........

SondraK, Lympian Slayer
09/17 at 09:57 PM •
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the post whereas I am rendered speechless

I have been going over and over in my head all day trying to think of something witty and sweet and appropriate and it’s impossible to put it into words.

JR and I did the accounting last night and we raised a total of $1815 for the Beer of the Ball.

$1815. I know.

I’ll be presenting a check to Captain K tomorrow ....it’s not a formal event but everyone will be there that has been involved so this should be pretty cool. I am so excited. You guys rock my world and I can’t wait to see their faces. I have been sure to let them know the kind of people you/we are ( “we”...I love that :) and while there’s no way to describe our group of whatever we ares in any coherent way...that we’re all just regular folks on their way through life that meet up right here from time to time. How lucky I am.

This was the most we’ve ever raised for any endeavor and it’s incredibly inspiring to see that we’ve not forgotten how much we love our country and those who serve. And for the MPs even!  :D

So, without further a due, thanks for so much.
It means we’re loving our country even more...maybe because we’re all fighting for it too.

SondraK, Lympian Slayer
09/17 at 09:33 PM •
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today’s KisP fun facts:

friends...enemas...and coincidence

In an open letter to Obama in July, senior figures from the region including Vaclav Havel of the Czech Republic and Poland’s Lech Walesa urged him not to be swayed by Russian objections in making his decision on the missile shield.

Poland and the Baltic republics, in particular, have been alarmed by what they see as Russian “neo-imperialism” in Moscow’s dealings with ex-Soviet republics such as Georgia.

The deputy head of Poland’s National Security Bureau, Witold Waszczykowski, told Reuters Thursday the abandonment of the shield plan “would be very bad. Without the shield we would de facto be losing a strategic alliance with Washington.”

For NATO member Poland, the timing of the report is particularly sensitive. Thursday marked the 70th anniversary of the Soviet invasion of eastern Poland following a pact between Moscow and Nazi Germany, an event seen by Poles as “a stab in the back.”

“I hope this is just a coincidence,” said Waszczykowski.

SondraK, Lympian Slayer
09/17 at 05:33 PM •
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the only thing TUA hates worse than spiders


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This series is fast replacing Ghost Hunters as my favorite show on the paranormal.

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09/17 at 11:32 AM •
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KisP Daily Zen
The Ugly American
09/17 at 11:31 AM •
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right in the nuts

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The House, in a motion to recommit attached to the student loan bill, has voted overwhelmingly to de-fund ACORN.

It was a bipartisan vote, with more than 300 members voting for the measure…

This goes further than the Senate did; the Senate took money out of one bill. This is to de-fund the group completely—for any money the House would appropriate.

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“ACORN has violated serious federal laws, and today the House voted to ensure that taxpayer dollars would no longer be used to fund this corrupt organization. All federal ties should be severed with ACORN, and the FBI should investigate its activity. This united Republican effort to defund ACORN is a victory for the rule of law and taxpayers across the country.”


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09/17 at 12:14 PM •
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to amplify Missy’s post, below


DougM (commissarophobe)
09/17 at 12:03 PM •
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she’s a little tea pot

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An uncharacteristically emotional Nancy Pelosi is warning House Republicans — and other groups getting whipped up over the health care debate — not to incite unstable supporters who might repeat acts of violence that struck San Francisco in the 1970s. 

A top Pelosi aide later confirmed reporters’ suggestions that her statement was likely a reference to the City Hall murder of gay rights activist Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone in Nov. 1978 — an earth-shattering experience for Bay Area Democrats like the speaker.

Pelosi stumbled when asked about Rep. Joe Wilson’s “You lie!” outburst and its impact on civility in the House, momentarily overcome by emotion.

“I think we all have to take action and responsibility for our words — we are a free country and this balance between freedom and safety is one that we, um, have to carefully balance,” she said.

“I have concerns about some of the language that is being used because i saw this myself in the late ‘70s in San Francisco, this king of rhetoric. ... It created a climate in which violence took place. ... I wish we would all curb our enthusiasm in some of the statements and understand that some of the ears that it is falling on are not a balanced as the person making the statements may assume.”

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MCPO Airdale said:

They passed it. I hope everyone who voted for this clusterfuck is thrown out of office.

in 'get this through your thick skull, Natcy'.
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Melissa, bloodthirsty in Texas said:

push… push… push…
*bang*

in 'get this through your thick skull, Natcy'.
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Spin said:

Thanks.
At least I narrowed down the MC group to television.

in 'here's to you, dedicated honorary KisPer lady!'.
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geezerette said:

It’s been a good day with great posts and comments.  I’ve learned a lot and feel better .

in 'get this through your thick skull, Natcy'.
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Thomas M. said:

The plates say,

“Stop Government Take Over of Health Care”

“Came From Seattle Washington to Say No”

The motorcycle guys are from “Usual Suspects MC Maryland”

in 'here's to you, dedicated honorary KisPer lady!'.
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Spin said:

When those Saudi women told the police that their driver had “escaped” I wondered if perhaps they might have been abusing him… in some way.

in 'today's wimmin in the news'.
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Hog Whitman - Bizarre Czar said:

In Heaven they have ‘special sticks’ that you can check-out for the day when you go to Hell on a field trip, and you can use them to beat the holy crap out of Harry Reid with.

Did I just dangle a participle? Screw it, I don’t care.

in 'get this through your thick skull, Natcy'.
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Spin said:

My eye site is bad what do her pie plates say?
And is that some of the “Sons of Anarchy” behind her? :)

in 'here's to you, dedicated honorary KisPer lady!'.
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raz0r said:

steppes - I watched that last night and was practically yelling Amen in agreement with Lt Col Peters.

in 'Fellow KisPers,'.
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DaveM said:

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands,
hoist the black flag, and begin cutting throats.
-- H. L. Mencken

in 'get this through your thick skull, Natcy'.
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raz0r said:

We know who the enemy is and what they believe.  It’ll require a change of administration before it can happen, but it is time to call it in the public and let the chips fall where they may.

in '. ... . ... . ...'.
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gwillie said:

Biden smirking and Obama looking down his nose… Looks like we got the kind of leadership they want us to have. I guess it all depends on what the meaning of open and honest “is is.”

in 'get this through your thick skull, Natcy'.
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raz0r said:

His quiet visit shouts volumes about his character and is in direct contrast to the current administration.

in 'President visits wounded at Ft Hood'.
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raz0r said:

Throwing us in jail will open up a whole lot of jobs, so unemployment will go down.  Not that it’ll matter as the fed will be taking about half of everyone’s paycheck.

in 'what JR said'.
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Bohemian said:

I find this horrifying!  I’ve been hit by a car twice in my life. (nothing life threatening). Both times were when I lived in Redondo Beach, CA. and both times were by two separate sweet lady drivers who were DWA.

in 'DWAieeeeeeeeeee'.
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Gus (RWE & certified Infidel) said:

Thanks for your comments, dick, NQDWG!
It needed to be said & you said it!
Hopefully we as a nation & our institutions will start waking up to the evils of PC & multiculturalism!

in '. ... . ... . ...'.
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raz0r said:

And think, he’s allowed to procreate and pass on his stupidity to another generation.

in 'todaze quote o the yup!'.
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Bohemian said:

Bless her heart.....you go gal!

in 'here's to you, dedicated honorary KisPer lady!'.
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dick, not-quite-dead white guy said:

Whether in public or in “polite” company rare to hear someone use the “M” word when discussing the causes of this event and others before. Even GWB consistently called it the religion of peace when lots of evidence suggests that it isn’t now and never was a religion of peace. I and others here have opined that we should or might have to inter muslims in the US in order to be safe.
After thinking about this off and on for some time, I realize that I’d have a hard time looking a four year old kid in the eye and telling him he had to leave his home and go far away because of his father’s religion.  What has to happen is to find a way to separate the dogs from the wolves, to remove the fear of retribution from the innocent when they point out the guilty, to make loyalty to ones neighbors, community and nation a virtue again.  That has to happen by example, and that means people preaching “goddamn America” or “kill the infidel” from the pulpit need to feel consequences for their actions and get fired by their congregations, lose their tax exempt status, see their congregations drift away, and not get a multimillion dollar house as a retirement gift as Rev. Wright did.
And the only way that’s going to happen is by telling the truth, Political Correctness be damned.  The pious opinions floating around MSM and officialdom about “was it jihad or did he or just snap” reinforces my belief that we have no capacity to ask rigorous questions or speak obvious truths. Let’s not kid ourselves, some Muslims are killing us and many more want all westerners dead, but that is not the real killer. The real killer is Political Correctness. We won’t name the enemy, we won’t speak up when something is not right, all for fear of being branded mean, or being ostracized or losing our jobs.
For me now, the main issue is not whether Islam should be banned or its practitioners interned, but that there is no evaluation system at all for threatening or disloyal behavior. Maybe some muslims are good loyal citizens and others are not, but we cannot or will not establish criteria to evaluate this because there has been a wall thrown up around any actions that look suspicious to most Americans, and by merely declaring these actions to be of a religious or cultural nature, their practitioners (or perpetrators) get a pass to do most anything.
Methinks this will be swept under the rug as much as possible and the MSM will happily play along making the usual self-important pontifications about how stressed and oppressed he was as he faced deployment. I think the Army was more worried about being accused of discriminating against a Muslim than they were of a Muslim shooting up an Army base. It has been reported that some people witnessed displays of Hasan’s true belief.  Did any of these witnesses notify their superiors, or did they just decide it was someone else’s job for fear of being branded racist or some such and ending their military career? Did those superiors act? Or do nothing to get the next good efficiency report?  In the late 90’s, managers in my company above a certain pay grade got a 10% bonus for proper affirmative action and diversity behavior.  I doubt today’s military is any different. Was Hasan was picked to represent the Uniformed Services medical school in a recent security conference because he was an expert on security, or because the Army wanted to show off their token Muslim?.
It seems too me the logical thing would have been to arrange a discharge for Hasan, but that might look like discrimination against Muslims, and once he was discharged, the Army could not control him. They feared, and rightly so, that he would end up an articulate guest on some American Guilt talk show.  Compared to Walter Reed, Ft. Hood is farther away from publicity and I wonder if the Army did hear some complaints about his statements and sent him there for that reason?
PC is wrecking American competence, dividing our communities, getting troops killed with ridiculous Rules of Engagement, and I think it just got a bunch of good folks killed right here at home.

in '. ... . ... . ...'.
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11B40 said:

Greetings:

Since the analog to digital TV conversion, I have been getting and watching the Korean KBS channel.  It’s like watching American TV back in the ‘50s and ‘60s with a lot of cultural values affirmations in the programming.  I was, at first, amazed by the number of times young people said they would do their best.  As time has gone on, though, I have come to the conclusion that the Koreans really value hard work and determination in whatever they do.

in 'DWAieeeeeeeeeee'.
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