July 2011
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Here's an idea:
An idea I really, really like. Oh and please add term limits to this equation. The end.
world-shaker:
Merit Pay.
For elected members of Congress.
Oh, you didn’t pass legislation to raise the debt ceiling and the country defaulted and lost its AAA credit rating? You get to live without healthcare like tens of millions of Americans. Oh, and no paycheck for you until you actually do your job.
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The Best Thing You Can Do
Don’t buy a ticket.
Oh how I wish EVERYONE could (and would) do just that.
Free Lolita. Stop using whales for entertainment. Stop the cycle of greed.
The end.
lolitacomehome:
Photo from Orcahome.de
You know what’s great? That the best way to help Lolita and all captive whales and dolphins is also the easiest. It requires no time, no effort, no money. It’s just a simple choice.
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blissplusone: →
The only reason I’m posting this? Because I really wanna know how someone with SO MUCH MONEY can have such rotten, broken, gross teeth? Ugh. That is just disgusting. And wrong. Hello, have you heard of modern dentistry? It makes an otherwise pretty girl look like a total crackhead.
Oh wait.
Never mind.
blissplusone:
nobody stands in between me and my man, it’s me and mr jones what...
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Bakery Nouveau: Further thoughts on organic →
Really liked this post from Chef William Leaman, owner of the award winning Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle. I agree with his argument that it’s not about “organic” necessarily, (b/c IMO when the US Gov’t oversees anything, that whole concept of “organic” becomes muddled and even moot), but it IS about quality, taste and local sourcing. And of course, no...
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“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we...”
– Albert Einstein
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“I’ve got two daughters who will have to make their way in this skinny-obsessed...”
– (via marissamoments)
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Why Location-Based Gaming Is The Next Killer App... →
This post reflects the opinions of the author and not necessarily those of Mashable as a publication. Greg Steen currently serves as a trendspotter for Moxie, discovering and assessing marketing implications for global trends. He has over five years experience in analyzing trends and creating …
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“BACKWARD, turn backward, O Time, in your flight,
Make me a child again just for...”
– Elizabeth Chase Akers Allen; from her poem, “Rock Me to Sleep, Mother” (1882)
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West Seattle Garden Tour 2011
It was kind of a wash weather-wise, what with the rainier than usual July we’ve been having. But I still got some good shots and enjoyed being outside with Dexy exploring some really great gardens, despite the gloom.
My favorite was a little backyard garden off of Beach Drive & Edmunds. Very whimsical. The kind of garden I’d want to sit down & stay awhile in. Veggies mixed in with...
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Alt to PayPal. I like.
kideternity:
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“Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure...”
– William Gibson
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Chop Phooey!
I’ve tried & tried to upload a pic of my crab cake of a daughter this morning. Alas, it won’t work. So I give up. It’s time for Alki and the Seafair pirates anyway. I’m outie! #SunshineInSeattle means GET OUTSIDE you crazy people.
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Google + Amber =
amberdemure:
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10 Fascinating Facts About Phone Numbers →
You probably dial a few of them every day, but do you ever stop and think about the history behind a phone number? …
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Down With PowerPoint →
Amen Stan! Amen.
stanorchard:
I’ve railed against PowerPoint for years. Now, The Swiss may do something about it. Via @MacWorld
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“In America nobody says you have to keep the circumstances somebody else gives...”
– Amy Tan
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Watchgeorgegabriel:
The world really is a beautiful place. Here is an astonishing timelapse video of nightfall in, and around Seattle, Washington
Seattle Love.
Flat Growth, Booming Revenue: 11 Facts From The... →
Above: Zynga’s S1 filing in word cloud form Zynga has filed for a $1 billion IPO. If all goes according to plan, the social gaming juggernaut could be worth more than $15 billion. Zynga’s impressive stats are part of the reason for its sky-high valuation. With 232 million monthly active…
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“I did not lose myself all at once. I rubbed out my face over the years washing...”
– Amy Tan 