Thank you Richard B.

Thank you Richard B.
http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/blog/virgin-atlantic-launches-worlds-first-ever-glass-bottomed-plane

yay!

yay!

Hehehe, hide a couple of these for the little ones..

Hehehe, hide a couple of these for the little ones..
http://briansteward.com/

Here comes Stanley Shaky Tail - Slithering down the bunny trail...

Here comes Stanley Shaky Tail - Slithering down the bunny trail...
Hey, where is that darned wabbit anyway ?
http://snakebuddies.wordpress.com/
#snakesunday  
full disclosure- real snake,fake colors also no bunnies (except chocolate ones) are missing around here. The link up^there has some absolutely beautiful snakes on it though. check it out

Bwaahahaha.... It's not that easy to find stuff for "Then and Now"

Bwaahahaha.... It's not that easy to find stuff for "Then and Now" 
Gilbert O'Sullivan  His most successful recording period was between 1970 and 1980, though he has since recorded nine studio albums up to 2011's "Gilbertville". Speaking in 2009 he said; "I write pop songs. End of story. That's all I wanted to do. That's all I want to do. And that's all I continue to want to do. I have no interest in just touring, and living in the past." And YES - Alone Again (Naturally) was featured on the Simpsons (FTW)
I think waybe this should have gone into rock and pop, but, well listen to it and decide for yourself...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Y7ECbtZJY

This is on it's way to my favorite music community. We were doing a theme week of "Then and Now". Come check us out for some Interesting, Unusual and well worth Sharing Music at

This is on it's way to my favorite music community. We were doing a theme week of "Then and Now". Come check us out for some Interesting, Unusual and well worth Sharing Music at 
https://plus.google.com/communities/110003482828263931918
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Y7ECbtZJY

Just a reminder - I set up a "disposable" community that anyone is free to use for testing/experimentation. PM me or tag me if you need mod status. Otherwise, just feel free to have at it...

Well, I'm off to Wallymart to get a few things.

Well, I'm off to Wallymart to get a few things.

#caturday Thanks to the Fluffington Post.

#caturday Thanks to the Fluffington Post.
http://thefluffingtonpost.com/post/46382263776/kitty-strike-puts-the-kibosh-on-cute-cat-local

It's a tripod too...

It's a tripod too...

A most interesting post. Almost like a wayback machine to the days when Google+ was a magical place that keep me at the computer for 12-18 hours at a time...

A most interesting post. Almost like a wayback machine to the days when Google+ was a magical place that keep me at the computer for 12-18 hours at a time...
The link to the o.p. has a killer comment thread that is a work of art in it's own right.  

https://plus.google.com/110619855408549015935/posts/ZC2u2rCQJoy

Originally shared by Eli Fennell

Google+ and the "Long Conversation"
How a Social Network "Diaspora" Builds Culture

One cannot, I think, understand a social network without understanding culture.  With Facebook, one must understand a two-way road that began with culture being "exported" from the real world to the online world (via the connections to real world friends, family, acquaintances, and colleagues), and then "feeding back" into the real world (e.g. "Like Us on Facebook").

However, Facebook isn't a culture in its own right.  It attaches itself to culture, but for the most part is not a culture in itself.  Google+, on the other hand, has since it earliest days been a place where a true social network culture of its own has been born, aspect by aspect.

In trying to understand and explain the multi-faceted culture of Google+, I've discovered a source of insight in a most unexpected place: the book Invisible Powers: Vodou in Haitian Life and Culture edited by Claudine Michel and Patrick Bellegarde-Smith (http://goo.gl/zuhA9) and published under the auspices of The Congress of Santa Barbarba (KOSANBA) and the Center for Black Studies.

In Chapter 10, "How Houngans Use the Light from Distant Stars", LeGrace Benson speaks of a "Long Conversation" or "Long Theater".  This refers to the process of cultural exchange and assimilation, whereby every cultural/religious influence disseminated through contact with and between the slave Diaspora groups of Haiti (different tribes; Christian, Islamic, and indigenous African traditions; Britain and France; etc...) become syncretized into the expression of the new emerging culture.

It's possible to see how this "Long Conversation" also plays into the "culture" of Google+, which rather than experiencing the "mass migration" from Facebook that some Google marketers might have liked it to, has instead also experienced a "Diaspora" of those either self-exiled from other social networks, or seeking to fill some "void" in their social networking space unfulfilled by other networks.

This "Diaspora" has also bred a culture with its own etiquette, norms, terminology, "representatives", "ambassadors", "apologists", "anthropologists", etc...

Some examples:

Etiquette: Google+'s community is far more inclined to favor those who create and curate content on site over those who merely broadcast content from other sites (i.e. "Tweeters"),  and those who share their passions over those who spend most of their time sharing their "mundane" interests and activities (i.e. "Facebookers").

Norms: When resharing from others, it is customary to give a "hat tip" (h/t) or to identify the source with "via".  Thoughtful responses are preferred over +1's or one-off filler replies like "LOL" or "TY".

Terminology: "Circling" other "Plussers"; being an "engager"; Daria Musk's "G+NIUSES"; "Plus" as a verb i.e. "Plus Your Business"; the negative "Ghost Town" given the positive connotation of a place for "spirited" discussion and interaction; the "Round Head Tribe" (people with round profile pics, itself playing off the concept of "Circles" and inspired by the efforts of Patrick Sharpe); "Hangchors" like Sarah Hill and Melissa Carlson; etc...

Representatives / Ambassadors / Apologists: Robert Scoble's fascination with Plus (despite his renewed fascination with Facebook); Mike Elgan's passionate defense of Google+ engagement levels and his use of Plus as a blogging medium; Mark Traphagen or AJ Kohn's emphasis on Plus's SEO value; Johan Horak's colorful use of "racy" metaphors; Anita Law's take on Google+ as a "salon" (a place for intellectuals, philosophers, and the like to gather as colleagues for discussion and lively banter), Ronnie Bincer's emphasis on Plus's increasing YouTube integration; etc...

All of this emerges from the "Long Conversation" of each person contributing to a "Stream" of ideas and discussions, often building on each other.  One person who favors Apple products might discuss whether the new Windows tablet is a threat to iPad; the next person to share it, a fan of Google, might discuss whether it is a threat to Android; the next, a fan of Microsoft, might discuss it as the "re-emergence of Microsoft" or a disappointing failure.

An article about Facebook getting far more engagement than Google+ might prompt one person to question the methodology, the next to question whether the two should even be compared directly, and the next to suggest that Google+ is more in competition with Twitter for the "interest graph", depending on where they see Google+ fitting into their own social networking habits.  Each is, in their own way, embracing G+ as its own culture, needing to be understood on its own terms, and built on a "Stream" of interactions.

What began as one discussion, can easily segue into other more-or-less related discussions, even spinning off whole new threads, which in turn may spin-off other threads, which may even lead back to the original thread that started the process in the first place, all contributing to the "Long Conversation" in different ways.

My experience leads me to conclude that Google+ is no mere social network, nor simply an "online community", but a very real and sophisticated, online culture, perhaps unlike any other (most closely comparable, I suspect, to the early days of Twitter, or the Reddit community).  I embrace the part I play in helping to extend the "Long Conversation" across time and (cyber)space, as do many others, all contributing to arguably the most passionate internet community today.

But of course, a culture is more than one person.  How do you, my fellow Plussers, view the "culture" of Google+, and your own part in the ongoing interactions and exchanges that constitute our "Long Conversation"?

'night y'all

'night y'all

Posting this so I can read it later. It's an interesting passage though.

Posting this so I can read it later. It's an interesting passage though.
http://biblethumpingliberal.com/2011/05/22/harold-camping-the-rapture-and-good-news-for-gays-and-lesbians/

"Want", he said drooling.. via ger man

"Want", he said drooling.. via ger man 

Originally shared by Мужской клуб

Пацанский чехол для #Iphone :)

= gplus.to/Muzhiki =

First - I was NOT a fan of disco. But dayumm. Sir Monti Rock III was a huge disturbance in the force. I bought this album for my mother when it was still warm from the presses...

First - I was NOT a fan of disco. But dayumm. Sir Monti Rock III was a huge disturbance in the force. I bought this album for my mother when it was still warm from the presses...
Monti was, and still seems to be a total trip. From his days on Carson and the like he was always a consumate performer. These days he still works a bit in Vegas while blogging and working on a TV "treatment" He also performs weddings. (naturally) 
Listen closely and you might hear his name droppped by the likes of Elvis Costello and the Pet Shop Boys. Of course no pop-star can be dissed by the Simpsons crowd, so keep an eye out for him there too.
http://montirock.com/ - official website
http://montirock.com/1montisblog.html - his blog
#disco #popmusic #vegas  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r5_gqP8x5k

Howdy

Howdy
Just wanted to say hi. I think of you guys often. I usually imagine you in full ninja gear with Colin dangling from the ceiling over some jewel or artwork with a glass cutter in his teeth.
You don't have to reply. A plus is a good as a wink.
My best to all.... tfk

How about a now and then theme ? For example:

How about a now and then theme ? For example:
Blues Magoos had a good run in the 60's with hits like We ain't Got Nothing Yet http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1crqt_the-blues-magoos-we-ain-t-got-nothi_news#.UU9ByhysiSo
and then as recently as 2011 were touring with the Psychedelic Resurrection Tour with stuff like The Blues Magoos - Psychedelic Resurrection 2011

anyhow - it's just a thought...
http://psychedelicbaby.blogspot.com/2011/06/blues-magoos-interview-peppy-castro.html

Way to go KD !

Way to go KD !

Originally shared by Kelly Dunn

Virginia Beach, Virginia - A.R.E.  Kelly Dunn's "Tree on the Water" print is now on display at Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. Visitors Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 

I am honored that my print is on display at the A.R.E. 

I hope my print will help inspire, in some small way, one to look within to discover and pursue their Mind, Body Spirit journey. 

This moment that has taken a life time to achieve. When the A.R.E. initially contacted I was overwhelmed with their words to me. When they told me that my images had a spiritual connection to the Edgar Cayce readings I was stunned. That my images are used with the spiritual sayings of this great soul, well, there's really nothing to say except that I am greatly humbled. Those that know me personally know the path I have taken. The path is not always easy but it leads us to state of Grace. 

I know that God puts us all here on this Earth for good reason.
We each have our gifts and that's what we should focus on each and every day. 

I wish to thank Jennie Taylor Martin and the entire A.R.E. organization for their ongoing support of my art. 

One day I will reveal to you the entire story about the "Tree on the Water". 
The story is amazing and beyond anyone's wildest dreams. 

I thank you all for supporting The Arts!

Kelly Dunn

Via miriam dunn I know this one by heart.

Via miriam dunn I know this one by heart.

Originally shared by ****

like miriam dunn 's haikus

A tl;dr summary of my circle management

A tl;dr summary of my circle management
I circle back. I got in the habit back in the beta (pronounced "better") days. Sure, I've uncircled hundreds of people for a variety of reasons but I came here for variety and that's exactly what I have.
I used to have "transition" circles that people would migrate down to. Overposters was for peeps who might not be offensive but were irritating just by so totally overdoing it. My Crapcircle was for rude, obnoxious, or bullying peeps; regardless of politics or faith. If you circled me I circled back and put you right into general circulation. You then might move down and perhaps back up but lots eventually just got tossed.
I don't follow that plan any more. When I see something, or a ton of something that irritates me I take a peek at your profile. Then it's either stay (most common) or go. It's a snap judgement, no looking back. I don't usually make any comment either. You have every right to be as irritating s you wish. It's not like my approval or lack thereof will get you to change.
I just dropped someone. It was not the first time I considered it but it was the first time I looked at the profile. I just don't get why somebody from Merry Olde England would feel the need to post 20+ anti-Obama and or anti-Democrat posts per day. There was not even one post that I could find about any other subject. No other politics, no bullying, not even any kitties....
BTW - he was in the overposter circle so perhaps it's just an OCD kinda thing.

#punday

#punday

Originally shared by Kevin Staff

Originally shared by Kevin Staff

UPDATE: 3/21/13 - 24 hours after caps were put in place, Google Plus has changed the restrictions on Animated GIFs from shown in the graph below. Larger and longer GIF's are being allowed in stream and on cover profile photos than stated in this graphic.  The specifics are yet to be determined. Thanks again to Yasuo Maeda for the head-up.


New Animated GIF Restrictions On Google+ Instituted

As of Yesterday evening, the 19th of March, new restrictions have been implemented by Google on Animated GIF sizes that will be able to be uploaded to your Google+ Stream and Profile Cover Photo.  Apparently some preexisting Animated GIFs have been affected by this change and are no longer working.  A big thanks goes out to Yasuo Maeda for creating the chart below indicating the maximum size of an animated GIF that can be uploaded and it's representative length in frames.

#sacredsunday #palmsunday Good morning from #palmbeach

#sacredsunday   #palmsunday  Good morning from #palmbeach  
When I was in first grade at St Juliannas asked a nun if Palm Beach had some connection to Palm Sunday. If only there had been Google back then...
http://skitguys.com/videos/item/palm-sunday

Sign and share please.

Sign and share please.

Originally shared by Jim “Danger” Hanson

I figure there's no way that we'll ever actually get to the 100,000 mark... but if we get enough to become visible, maybe someone will take notice and fix it anyway.  That's sort of how politics are supposed to work... or at least used to be.  

C'mon, where are my heavy hitters for Google Plus?  Sarah Rios Bliss Morgan Anthony Deaver, you guys have a crap-ton of followers, don't you?  Can you throw some bodies at this problem, see if we can at least get up to the 100 sign-ee mark tonight?
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/add-google-plus-option-promote-petition-section-we-people-website/BzYKTQmv

Here is a cute #caturday link. This picture shows crewmen on the deck of the USS Olympia using a mirror to play with their cats in 1898. The Olympia served as Admiral George Dewey's flagship at the Battle of Manila during the Spanish American War. The Olympia currently is docked in Philadelphia and is the world's oldest floating steel warship.

Here is a cute #caturday  link. This picture shows crewmen on the deck of the USS Olympia using a mirror to play with their cats in 1898. The Olympia served as Admiral George Dewey's flagship at the Battle of Manila during the Spanish American War. The Olympia currently is docked in Philadelphia and is the world's oldest floating steel warship.
http://www.usni.org/news-and-features/cats-and-the-sea-services

The HufffPo is a pretty good read too http://www.huffingtonpost.com/luis-ruuska/pope-francis-_b_2917860.html

The HufffPo is a pretty good read too http://www.huffingtonpost.com/luis-ruuska/pope-francis-_b_2917860.html
http://christiannews.net/2013/03/21/pope-francis-meets-with-muslim-jewish-leaders-praises-atheists-as-precious-allies/

March Madness for radio geeks....

March Madness for radio geeks.... 
The comments are so weird though. It's like odd people on the internet who don't know how to insult each other Their capslocks all seem to be broken too...
http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/03/18/36391/poll-march-madness-32-public-radio-shows-which-is/#pd_a_6966418

I thought your grasshoppers might like this.

I thought your grasshoppers might like this.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qMz1YRyMl9M/UO_6tExho_I/AAAAAAACtyg/TnYuFj9Vrpg/w497-h373/tumblr_mg7wehqoF81r4zr2vo1_r1_500.gif

I wrote up a review of a restaraunt. I had to sign up to YELP to post it. Not such a big deal right ? So the sent me a notice about the mobile app and it looked like a no brainer...

I wrote up a review of a restaraunt. I had to sign up to YELP to post it. Not such a big deal right ? So the sent me a notice about the mobile app and it looked like a no brainer...
Look at the permissions before you download those apps I'm pretty sure I don't want them to have access to my phone calls, SD card and camera. I'm very sure I don't want malicious apps to share call log data without my  knowledge. (or with it either)
Permissions
THIS APPLICATION HAS ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING:
HARDWARE CONTROLS
TAKE PICTURES AND VIDEOS
Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera. This permission allows the app to use the camera at any time without your confirmation.
YOUR LOCATION
APPROXIMATE LOCATION (NETWORK-BASED)
Allows the app to get your approximate location. This location is derived by location services using network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned on and available to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine approximately where you are.
PRECISE LOCATION (GPS AND NETWORK-BASED)
Allows the app to get your precise location using the Global Positioning System (GPS) or network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned on and available to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine where you are, and may consume additional battery power.
NETWORK COMMUNICATION
FULL NETWORK ACCESS
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
READ YOUR CONTACTS
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your tablet, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific individuals. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
STORAGE
MODIFY OR DELETE THE CONTENTS OF YOUR USB STORAGE MODIFY OR DELETE THE CONTENTS OF YOUR SD CARD
Allows the app to write to the USB storage. Allows the app to write to the SD card.
Hide
YOUR ACCOUNTS
READ GOOGLE SERVICE CONFIGURATION
Allows this app to read Google service configuration data.
HARDWARE CONTROLS
CONTROL VIBRATION
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
NETWORK COMMUNICATION
RECEIVE DATA FROM INTERNET
Allows apps to accept cloud to device messages sent by the app's service. Using this service will incur data usage. Malicious apps could cause excess data usage.
VIEW NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
DEFAULT
TEST ACCESS TO PROTECTED STORAGE TEST ACCESS TO PROTECTED STORAGE
Allows the app to test a permission for USB storage that will be available on future devices. 
READ CALL LOG
Allows the app to read your tablet's call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. This permission allows apps to save your call log data, and malicious apps may share call log data without your knowledge.

Here's a crazy thought (or two)

Here's a crazy thought (or two)
Yet one of the most significant things Sahlberg said passed practically unnoticed. "Oh," he mentioned at one point, "and there are no private schools in Finland."
http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2011/12/what-americans-keep-ignoring-about-finlands-school-success/250564/

This little trip down the rabbit hole has led me to Gale Garnett - "Prism Song"

This little trip down the rabbit hole has led me to Gale Garnett - "Prism Song"
which is the "B" side of "We'll Sing in the Sunshine". 
Gale Garnett has a fascinating bio and is still active today. She started as a singer/songwriter and actress and did pretty well in both venues. Her psychedelic era was - well, pretty trippy. For example 
Gale Garnett - Where Do You Go To Go Away
She is currently active as an author and I hope that she turns her hand back to performing and writing songs, #shouldhavebeen  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhTWyX_OzaY

Haters gonna hate do hard time.

Haters gonna hate do hard time.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/18/3293327/court-threats-posted-on-facebook.html

Originally shared by Peter Terren

Originally shared by Peter Terren

The VIC-20 computer of the 1980's, had a 5V supply bus which happens to be the same as that used for radio control servos for models. Servos are set to a degree of rotation by a 1.0 to 2.0 mS pulse which could be programmed by the computer using a machine code subroutine for speed. By combining 3 of these servos it was possible to make a printer / plotter and still have a massive 1.5 k of memory left over to program it to do patterns. It was published in an Electronics Today International magazine in 1984. I was a bit niftier with the maths in those days. And I knew how to use string and gum to make things. Printers have advanced a little from these times.

Actually, looking at it, this is not the low pressure ink stylus I used, but a small light and photocell to scan things.  I remember doing a scan of Mona Lisa and printing it back later. So printer, scanner and copier in one, 1980's style. Held together by tape and dust.

Happy "Everything You Think is Wrong Day" !

Happy "Everything You Think is Wrong Day" !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtXGKqWz8nU

I'm going to make a difference today.

I'm going to make a difference today. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJgxJ6JrPkc

Night Y'all

Night Y'all

Originally shared by Hadrian Micciche

Originally shared by Hadrian Micciche

Met  A Brunette With a B-cup Named Nikki
A Pornacopia of Internet Adult Film Data
"For the first time, a massive data set of 10,000 porn stars has been extracted from the world’s largest database of adult films and performers. I’ve spent the last six months analyzing it to discover the truth about what the average performer looks like, what they do on film, and how their role has evolved over the last forty years."

Read more:
http://jonmillward.com/blog/studies/deep-inside-a-study-of-10000-porn-stars/

Originally shared by Matt Holmes

Originally shared by Matt Holmes

Today's Douglas Adam's 61st Birthday...

Most of you will have already seen the Google doodle for this, but here's a link to prints of the original TV artwork from the original artist.

The TV adaptation was a little low budget, but the computer animations of the Guide were all hand drawn and animated!

If you want the best incarnation of the Hitch Hiker's Guide, the original radio series is by far the best.  Beg, borrow, steal or torrent the CD set.

We'll not mention the truly appalling film :)

DNA -  a truly sad loss.
http://www.rodlord.com/H2G2PRINTS/PAGES/prints1.htm

Themes, Ha! Wait, Hmmmm....

Themes, Ha! Wait, Hmmmm....
Maybe this is a bit about a fight ? I wonder if this sort of thing isn't sometimes the biggest war any of us actually go through. 
Not really, just "jazzing up the intro for affect.
http://vimeo.com/bennybox/jazz

"I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier" is an American anti-war song that was influential within the pacifist movement that existed in the United States before it entered World War I. Back in its day, prominent politicians attacked the song both for its pacifism and early feminism.

"I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier"  is an American anti-war song that was influential within the pacifist movement that existed in the United States before it entered World War I. Back in its day, prominent politicians attacked the song both for its pacifism and early feminism. 
I Didn't Raise My Boy To Be A Soldier - Peerless Quartet
The 1914 "Peerless Quartet" version is quite listenable.
While many consider this one of the earliest anti-war protest songs in American history one only has to look back to Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller and Beethovens 9th to see that mankind has used music to express a yearning for peace for a long time. (Ode to Joy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKCTelNd3KY

I started this when the feeding frenzy of new communities was raging. I haven't pushed it or added much because

I started this when the feeding frenzy of new communities was raging. I haven't pushed it or added much because 
1- the noise level was too high and
2- I didn't want it to be My community but a shared one

So If you are in or coming to or from ar even interested in anything related to the sunshine state. Please join and contribute.

Does the term skeletonize ring a bell ?

Does the term skeletonize ring a bell ?
LOL
Seriously though, come on down. We get scores of thousands of tourists and snowbirds every year. Heck we don't lose more than a couple of dozen, tops.
http://www.livescience.com/27720-sharks-swarm-florida.html

Does the term skeletonize ring a bell ?

Does the term skeletonize ring a bell ?
LOL
Seriously though, come on down. We get scores of thousands of tourists and snowbirds every year. Heck we don't lose more than a couple of dozen, tops.

Originally shared by Margareth Osju
http://www.livescience.com/27720-sharks-swarm-florida.html

Until the philosophy which hold one race superior / And another / Inferior / Is finally / And permanently / Discredited / And abandoned / -Everywhere is war - / Me say war.

Until the philosophy which hold one race superior / And another / Inferior / Is finally / And permanently / Discredited / And abandoned / -Everywhere is war - / Me say war.
That until there no longer / First class and second class citizens of any nation / Until the colour of a man's skin / Is of no more significance / than the colour of his eyes / - Me say war.
That until the basic human rights / Are equally guaranteed to all, / Without regard to race / - Dis a war.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_(Bob_Marley_song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFvuo41AoMU

Former Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes opens his debut solo album, Here Come The Bombs, with this song, which was inspired by television reports about the 2011 Libyan Civil War. The song started out as a poem, written by Coombes from the point of view of a bomb traveling at the speed of sound.

Former Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes opens his debut solo album, Here Come The Bombs, with this song, which was inspired by television reports about the 2011 Libyan Civil War. The song started out as a poem, written by Coombes from the point of view of a bomb traveling at the speed of sound. 
Thanks to http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=26170
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mKSgt9MH2s

Your thoughts ?

Your thoughts ?
Sacramentalism is merely the Incarnation extended, just as the Church is. No a priori biblical or logical case can be made against a literal Eucharist on the grounds that matter is inferior to spirit and/or indicative of a stunted, primitive, "pagan" spirituality or some such similar negative judgment. If Christ could become Man, He can surely will to become actually and truly present in every sense in bread and wine, once consecrated. #sacredsunday  
http://socrates58.blogspot.com/2006/12/sacramentalism.html

Originally shared by ****

Originally shared by ****

Where are the honest atheists ? What's invisible is no existence ?

story:  http://theweek.com/article/index/241108/where-are-the-honest-atheists

#moviemusic #duelingpianos #jazzmusic

#moviemusic   #duelingpianos   #jazzmusic  
A great scene from a great movie, The tension keeps building until... well see for yourself.
(full movie) The Legend of 1900 Full Movie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=029r-VEUlbQ

Hey ! How come I never see any of your posts any more ? I miss you (and the Mrs too)

Manning broke his oath and the law. Perhaps history will show that a greater good came of his actions. The ends might justify the means but the same may be said about drones too, or torture or any number of other things.

Manning broke his oath and the law. Perhaps history will show that a greater good came of his actions. The ends might justify the means but the same may be said about drones too, or torture or any number of other things. 
When did we decide that right and wrong were purely subjective ? Can anything ever be considered "wrong" again ?

Cool on #caturday idea.

Cool on #caturday  idea.
http://www.lifewithcats.tv/2013/02/16/florida-southern-college-community-cats-to-get-frank-lloyd-wright-buildings-of-their-own/

Interesting #caturday story. I wonder if the cat was "breakin bad" ?

Interesting #caturday  story. I wonder if the cat was "breakin bad" ?

Actually posted because http://www.lifewithcats.tv/ is a really cool site to bookmark...
http://www.lifewithcats.tv/2013/03/07/2-leo-cat-missing-since-home-explosion-is-found/

Q: how many skin divers does it take to circumcise a whale ?

Q: how many skin divers does it take to circumcise a whale ?
A) four
B) for
C) fore
D) 4 of the above

A/C's cranked.

A/C's cranked.

Originally shared by Josh Vogt

Originally shared by Josh Vogt

If anyone's interested, there's less than 2 weeks to enter the Lascaux Review flash fiction contest! 250 words for $250 grand prize! My entry is posted here- goo.gl/7gLZG
http://goo.gl/7gLZG

Originally shared by Rob Michael

Originally shared by Rob Michael

My good friend, musical collaborator and new G+ muso Allen Wentz has just released the most beautiful album.

It's called The Piano Room and it's worth every millisecond of your time and attention to treat yourself to this special musical gem.

Congratulations Allen!

Listen here. You deserve it. http://allenwentz.bandcamp.com/album/the-piano-room

I have reason to go back to facebook pretty often. They have a new look and feel thing rolling out. Here is a link to get on the waiting list and see what it will look like if you too have ties on the negative side of social...

I have reason to go back to facebook pretty often. They have a new look and feel thing rolling out. Here is a link to get on the waiting list and see what it will look like if you too have ties on the negative side of social...
#facebook   #newfacebook   #facebooksucks   #copycat  
https://www.facebook.com/about/newsfeed

Hi

Hi

Originally shared by Julie Bee

Materialism is the only form of distraction from true bliss.
Douglas Horton

To a nail, everything looks lie a hammer.

Originally shared by Pete Perry

Originally shared by Pete Perry

GUYS!  PLEASE SHARE THIS!   #amberalert   #northcarolina   #southcarolina   #georgia   #louisiana   #florida  

This is My Cousin's God Daughter...  I have never met this girl but, my cousin asked us to share this!

This is my beautiful 14 year old God Daughter Kelly Woiszwillo, she is 5'2'' and about 100 lbs... she went missing from Wareham, MA on Sunday March 3... She is believed to be with a 37 year old black male, his identity is uncertain. Her cell phone was last pinged in North Carolina on March 4 before it could no longer be located. Her mom and family are frantic at this point. ANY information about this please contact your local authorities or the Wareham police station. You can also contact the Center for Missing and Exploited children at 1-800-843-5678. She may be in great danger.. if seen please contact your local authorities at least.. Thank you so much for your help. Please share on all social networks. The more its posted the more likely she can be found.

Just take a look - I don't have words to do this justice. Just take a look.

Just take a look - I don't have words to do this justice. Just take a look.
#steampunk   #opera  

Originally shared by Benjamin Sargent

new article from Mary about design elements in the opera
http://luminousthread.com/2013/03/05/steampunk-opera-love-letter-to-oceans/

Perhaps I posted this too early...

Perhaps I posted this too early...

Originally shared by ted kelly

I'm calling on all service related people, especially in the DC area to cut back 10-20% on service to all members of congress. If a senator visits your restaurant just make him (or her) wait an extra 10 minutes and be sure to let hot stuff get cold and vice versa. If a member of the house needs a limo, tell them they have to wait until tomorrow. You're cutting back to help the economy.
Please share this and help it go viral.

I'm calling on all service related people, especially in the DC area to cut back 10-20% on service to all members of congress. If a senator visits your restaurant just make him (or her) wait an extra 10 minutes and be sure to let hot stuff get cold and vice versa. If a member of the house needs a limo, tell them they have to wait until tomorrow. You're cutting back to help the economy.

I'm calling on all service related people, especially in the DC area to cut back 10-20% on service to all members of congress. If a senator visits your restaurant just make him (or her) wait an extra 10 minutes and be sure to let hot stuff get cold and vice versa. If a member of the house needs a limo, tell them they have to wait until tomorrow. You're cutting back to help the economy.
Please share this and help it go viral.

Not sure how I missed this - but thanks to Ted Ewen for sharing it.

Not sure how I missed this - but thanks to Ted Ewen for sharing it. 
BTW - don't just grab the freebies, share,follow and most def- read them out loud to strangers...

Originally shared by Fergus Martin

As of tomorrow, everything is free for the next few days. 

UK site: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fergus-Martin/e/B009L9CLYO
http://www.amazon.com/Fergus-Martin/e/B009L9CLYO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3?qid=1362398119&sr=1-3

Good night G-positives...

Good night G-positives...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzMQu4zTtK8

99% capture of the CO2 - Can clean coal be possible ?

99% capture of the CO2 - Can clean coal be possible ?
http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/looping203.htm

I know that the platform gets all the praise and blame when people discuss social media. Facebook is this and G+ is that - yadda yadda yadda. The real difference, the sizzle, if you will is the people and content that you get to experience.

I know that the platform gets all the praise and blame when people discuss social media. Facebook is this and G+ is that - yadda yadda yadda. The real difference, the sizzle, if you will is the people and content that you get to experience. 
For example -

Originally shared by Alida Brandenburg

[Mini-Memoirs: How I traded three slices of pizza for a duet with a homeless woman, and three of the best hugs of my life.]

I sat in my car as the sobs rolled through my body again and again like tiny earthquakes, shaking me and breaking me apart with each wave, too paralyzed to move. Exhausted after an hour, I wiped my face and reentered the world, careful to first cross the street to avoid the shadowy camp of a homeless person I'd noticed when I parked.

But before I got far, I heard her earnest voice rise up in the dark to accompany the melodic crooning of Vanessa Williams streaming out her handheld radio. "Sometimes the sun goes round the moon..." I felt a tug and crossed the street. I used to love that song when I was a girl.

"That looks like pizza!" the disheveled vagrant exclaimed, referring to the box of leftovers noticeable in my hand as I approached. The edge of hope and desperation in her voice was palpable.
"It is! I was wondering if you'd be willing to trade me it for the opportunity to sing this song with you."

Without another word we both jumped into our unexpected duet mid-lyric, our lungs powered by the frosty San Franciscan air. "And now we're standing face to face. Isn't this world a crazy place? Just when I thought our chance had passed..."

She broke at the end of the chorus. "The man of my dreams just walked into my life!" she exuberated. Her face was beaming with the glow of new love.
"Ah, I am so happy to hear that! My heart is really hurting right now. I was just sitting in my car crying for the past hour."
"Oh, honey, I'm so sorry," she cooed lovingly. 

She walked out from behind her shopping cart to wrap me in an embrace. Without hesitation, I abandoned any classist reservations about hygiene, safety, or questioning onlookers and rushed to meet her halfway. Homeless status be damned. I really needed a hug right then, and this woman was taking me in like a castoff, listless kitten; like I was the one between us who needed help. I guess I did right then.

She pulled me in and I'd by lying if I said it wasn't one of the best hugs I've ever had. She held me there a long time and breathed with me, let me cry, clucked reassuring words in my ears, just stood there with me--human to human, two strangers in the night with hearts that beat, broken and blooming.

We huddled in the dark and spoke candidly for another twenty minutes. I asked her about her new love, her life, her family, her history. She slipped in and out of lucidity, alternating between talks of fallen angels and Harley Davidsons, Isis and alcoholism. But she kept coming back with comforting words for me and my sullen spirit. "Kricket with a K," she said her name was. She told me to light a candle. She was 43 and stood in the shadows.

"Sometimes the very thing you're looking for/
is the one thing that you can't see."

#minimemoirs

Steve Earle wrote this for Joan Baez. He put it on his new album and I offer it as a nice #sacredsunday wake up call.

Steve Earle wrote this for Joan Baez. He put it on his new album and I offer it as a nice #sacredsunday  wake up call.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c7-A17IYzQ

#squirrelsaturday Note: the squirrel does not fare well in this story. Sorry, but it's just too funny not to share...

#squirrelsaturday  Note: the squirrel does not fare well in this story. Sorry, but it's just too funny not to share...
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/115/first-day?act=2

Imagine this as your very first day "on the job".

Imagine this as your very first day "on the job".
This is the funniest thing I have ever heard. It was the first thing I ever purchased over the internet. It probably was the one thing that got me hooked on public radio. One word of warning - squirrel lovers should pass on this one.
#storytelling   #firstdayatwork   #squirrelsaturday  
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/115/first-day?act=2

A story about a song. A pretty good story on it's own too.

A story about a song. A pretty good story on it's own too.

The Inimitable Ray Wylie Hubbard tells the story of his inspiration behind his classic song "Up Against The Wall Redneck Mother". This was filmed at Jerry Jeff walker's Birthday Bash at the Paramount Theater in Downtown Austin Texas
#wordsandmusic   #songwriting   #hootenanny  
#Hardcoreseriouscowboyhillbillyredneckcountrybar  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E24C4NY0ga8

I love a good story. Here is a quickie that tells about the inspiration for a famous song. If history was taught this way perhaps we would not have to keep making the same bad choices over and over again.

I love a good story. Here is a quickie that tells about the inspiration for a famous song. If history was taught this way perhaps we would not have to keep making the same bad choices over and over again.
Yes - that is my commentary on the sequestration.  Who knows, maybe this time will be different.
The Inimitable Ray Wylie Hubbard tells the story of his inspiration behind his classic song "Up Against The Wall Redneck Mother"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E24C4NY0ga8

Rap(ish) song for #caturday

Rap(ish) song for #caturday  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZxqcW46xu8

An early ad from what is now Exxon.

An early ad from what is now Exxon.
thanks to http://grist.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/humble-oil.jpg

Well, off to work. Happy Fried-day and may all your to-dos turn into ta-dahs today.