Is this song out in the US? I wasn't sure of it at first, but it's growing on me. It's like Cake meets Eminem and Gym Glass Heroes. What are your thoughts?
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Sunday, 7 September 2008
Friday, 5 September 2008
Palin Part 2
I'd like to point out that while the footnotes are moveon.org links, they are actually a mix of AP, Time and others....
-Palin recently said that the war in Iraq is "God's task." She's even admitted she hasn't thought about the war much—just last year she was quoted saying, "I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq." 1, 2
-Palin has actively sought the support of the fringe Alaska Independence Party. Six months ago, Palin told members of the group—who advocate for a vote on secession from the union—to "keep up the good work" and "wished the party luck on what she called its 'inspiring convention.'" 3
-Palin wants to teach creationism in public schools. She hasn't made clear whether she thinks evolution is a fact. 4
-Palin doesn't believe that humans contribute to global warming. Speaking about climate change, she said, "I'm not one though who would attribute it to being manmade." 5
-Palin has close ties to Big Oil. Her inauguration was even sponsored by BP. 6
-Palin is extremely anti-choice. She doesn't even support abortion in the case of rape or incest. 7
-Palin opposes comprehensive sex-ed in public schools. She's said she will only support abstinence-only approaches. 8
-As mayor, Palin tried to ban books from the library. Palin asked the library how she might go about banning books because some had inappropriate language in them—shocking the librarian, Mary Ellen Baker. According to Time, "news reports from the time show that Palin had threatened to fire Baker for not giving "full support" to the mayor." 9
-She DID support the Bridge to Nowhere (before she opposed it). Palin claimed that she said "thanks, but no thanks" to the infamous Bridge to Nowhere. But in 2006, Palin supported the project repeatedly, saying that Alaska should take advantage of earmarks "while our congressional delegation is in a strong position to assist." 10
1. "Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'," Associated Press, September 3, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24701&id=13709-3054873-7XglVdx&t=6
2. "Palin wasn't 'really focused much' on the Iraq war," ThinkProgress, August 30, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24702&id=13709-3054873-7XglVdx&t=7
3. "The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
4. "McCain and Palin differ on issues," Associated Press, September 3, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24703&id=13709-3054873-7XglVdx&t=8
5. Ibid
6. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
7. Ibid
8. Ibid.
9. "Mayor Palin: A Rough Record," Time, September 2, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24704&id=13709-3054873-7XglVdx&t=9
10. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
And the Daily Show for fun :)
-Palin recently said that the war in Iraq is "God's task." She's even admitted she hasn't thought about the war much—just last year she was quoted saying, "I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq." 1, 2
-Palin has actively sought the support of the fringe Alaska Independence Party. Six months ago, Palin told members of the group—who advocate for a vote on secession from the union—to "keep up the good work" and "wished the party luck on what she called its 'inspiring convention.'" 3
-Palin wants to teach creationism in public schools. She hasn't made clear whether she thinks evolution is a fact. 4
-Palin doesn't believe that humans contribute to global warming. Speaking about climate change, she said, "I'm not one though who would attribute it to being manmade." 5
-Palin has close ties to Big Oil. Her inauguration was even sponsored by BP. 6
-Palin is extremely anti-choice. She doesn't even support abortion in the case of rape or incest. 7
-Palin opposes comprehensive sex-ed in public schools. She's said she will only support abstinence-only approaches. 8
-As mayor, Palin tried to ban books from the library. Palin asked the library how she might go about banning books because some had inappropriate language in them—shocking the librarian, Mary Ellen Baker. According to Time, "news reports from the time show that Palin had threatened to fire Baker for not giving "full support" to the mayor." 9
-She DID support the Bridge to Nowhere (before she opposed it). Palin claimed that she said "thanks, but no thanks" to the infamous Bridge to Nowhere. But in 2006, Palin supported the project repeatedly, saying that Alaska should take advantage of earmarks "while our congressional delegation is in a strong position to assist." 10
1. "Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'," Associated Press, September 3, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24701&id=13709-3054873-7XglVdx&t=6
2. "Palin wasn't 'really focused much' on the Iraq war," ThinkProgress, August 30, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24702&id=13709-3054873-7XglVdx&t=7
3. "The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
4. "McCain and Palin differ on issues," Associated Press, September 3, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24703&id=13709-3054873-7XglVdx&t=8
5. Ibid
6. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
7. Ibid
8. Ibid.
9. "Mayor Palin: A Rough Record," Time, September 2, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24704&id=13709-3054873-7XglVdx&t=9
10. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
And the Daily Show for fun :)
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
Vote for Jared!
I don't normally whore out my friends, but my friend Jared is a finalist in a contest to be on the tv show Mad Men. We don't get that show over here that I'm aware of, but who cares-- if I can help out a friend, that's all that matters. He and I lived across the hall from each other freshman year at George Washington and was one of my best male friends throughout my time at GW.
So here's the deal:
My friend Jared is now a finalist and voting has restarted!
PLEASE VOTE!! (No need to sign up for anything)
1 - Go to http://blogs.amctv.com/mad-men-contest/2008/09/david-pete-finals.php and vote. Here, you can also see the criteria the finalists will be judged on.
2 - Leave a comment if you have the extra minute--it helps! Some of the comments so far are entertaining--including some from bitter non-finalists.
3. Post the link in your Facebook status asking your friends to vote; send out a MySpace bulletin with the link, asking your friends to vote; E-mail 10 (or MORE!) of your friends with the link, asking your friends to vote. Put the link in your AIM status, asking your friends to vote.
I know he definitiely appreciates your all your help!!!
So here's the deal:
My friend Jared is now a finalist and voting has restarted!
PLEASE VOTE!! (No need to sign up for anything)
1 - Go to http://blogs.amctv.com/mad-men-contest/2008/09/david-pete-finals.php and vote. Here, you can also see the criteria the finalists will be judged on.
2 - Leave a comment if you have the extra minute--it helps! Some of the comments so far are entertaining--including some from bitter non-finalists.
3. Post the link in your Facebook status asking your friends to vote; send out a MySpace bulletin with the link, asking your friends to vote; E-mail 10 (or MORE!) of your friends with the link, asking your friends to vote. Put the link in your AIM status, asking your friends to vote.
I know he definitiely appreciates your all your help!!!
Speaking of GW, anyone else miss the Lion?
Sunday, 31 August 2008
Who is Sarah Palin?
-She was elected Alaska's governor a little over a year and a half ago. Her previous office was mayor of Wasilla, a small town outside Anchorage.
-She has no foreign policy experience.1
-Palin is strongly anti-choice, opposing abortion even in the case of rape or incest.2
-She supported right-wing extremist Pat Buchanan for president in 2000.3
-Palin thinks creationism should be taught in public schools.4
-She's doesn't think humans are the cause of climate change.5
-She's solidly in line with John McCain's "Big Oil first" energy policy. She's pushed hard for more oil drilling and says renewables won't be ready for years. She also sued the Bush administration for listing polar bears as an endangered species—she was worried it would interfere with more oil drilling in Alaska.6
-How closely did John McCain vet this choice? He met Sarah Palin once at a meeting. They spoke a second time, last Sunday, when he called her about being vice-president. Then he offered her the position.7
Sources:
1. "Sarah Palin," Wikipedia, Accessed August 29, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin
2. "McCain Selects Anti-Choice Sarah Palin as Running Mate," NARAL Pro-Choice America, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17515&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=1
3. "Sarah Palin, Buchananite," The Nation, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17736&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=2
4. "'Creation science' enters the race," Anchorage Daily News, October 27, 2006 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17737&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=3
5. "Palin buys climate denial PR spin—ignores science," Huffington Post, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17517&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=4
6. "McCain VP Pick Completes Shift to Bush Energy Policy," Sierra Club, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17518&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=5
"Choice of Palin Promises Failed Energy Policies of the Past," League of Conservation Voters, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17519&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=6
"Protecting polar bears gets in way of drilling for oil, says governor," The Times of London, May 23, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17520&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=7
7 "McCain met Palin once before yesterday," MSNBC, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=21119&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=8
-She has no foreign policy experience.1
-Palin is strongly anti-choice, opposing abortion even in the case of rape or incest.2
-She supported right-wing extremist Pat Buchanan for president in 2000.3
-Palin thinks creationism should be taught in public schools.4
-She's doesn't think humans are the cause of climate change.5
-She's solidly in line with John McCain's "Big Oil first" energy policy. She's pushed hard for more oil drilling and says renewables won't be ready for years. She also sued the Bush administration for listing polar bears as an endangered species—she was worried it would interfere with more oil drilling in Alaska.6
-How closely did John McCain vet this choice? He met Sarah Palin once at a meeting. They spoke a second time, last Sunday, when he called her about being vice-president. Then he offered her the position.7
Sources:
1. "Sarah Palin," Wikipedia, Accessed August 29, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin
2. "McCain Selects Anti-Choice Sarah Palin as Running Mate," NARAL Pro-Choice America, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17515&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=1
3. "Sarah Palin, Buchananite," The Nation, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17736&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=2
4. "'Creation science' enters the race," Anchorage Daily News, October 27, 2006 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17737&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=3
5. "Palin buys climate denial PR spin—ignores science," Huffington Post, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17517&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=4
6. "McCain VP Pick Completes Shift to Bush Energy Policy," Sierra Club, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17518&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=5
"Choice of Palin Promises Failed Energy Policies of the Past," League of Conservation Voters, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17519&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=6
"Protecting polar bears gets in way of drilling for oil, says governor," The Times of London, May 23, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17520&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=7
7 "McCain met Palin once before yesterday," MSNBC, August 29, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=21119&id=13661-3054873-tOqCVbx&t=8
Monday, 25 August 2008
Back to work...
I've only got 4 more days left at the NHS, but tomorrow will be my first day at work in 25 days and in my opinion day 2 of jetlag is the worst. So how do I plan to deal?
Do the Dew (diet)......
Saturday, 23 August 2008
Preview...
I'm too lazy (and also on free wifi waiting for a flight) to save all the pics and then reupload them, but here is a link to the rest of the previews of our professional photos from my photographers blog:
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