Displaying 2,131 To 2,160 Of 4,640 Comments Well, if they looked in my chest of drawers they could find a few that look older! This Recently Discovered Medieval Bra Is Thought To Be The Oldest In The World Researchers may have discovered the oldest bras in the world with the discovery of four 600-year-old bras in a castle in Austria, the AP reports. http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/50074fa6ecad04685b000002/oldest-bra-austria.jpg http://www.businessinsider.com/bra-austria-medievel-2012-7 » Posted By SallyT On July 18, 2012 @ 6:13 pm These pictures are amazing and a worry! An Enormous Piece Of Ice Has Broken Off From A Glacier In Greenland NASA informs us that a giant piece of Greenland’s Petermann Glacier has broken off and slid down towards the sea. While the NASA tweet that announced the news with a pun, this is of probably bad news. » Posted By SallyT On July 18, 2012 @ 6:08 pm Thank goodness you don’t have power anymore and don’t worry you will go down in history…..the “down” is the key word. You won’t be forgotten unfortunately for years to come because it is going to take years to get us out of the mess your power left us with. George W. Bush: Being president was ‘awesome … but I have no desire for fame and power anymore’ “Look, eight years was awesome,” Bush said in a recent interview with the Hoover Institution uploaded to YouTube on Tuesday. “You know, I was famous and I was powerful, but I have no desire for fame and power anymore.” “My dad bequeathed me three great gifts,” Bush said. “An awesome name, an unconditional love and being raised in West Texas.” http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/george-w-bush-awesome-president-video-163234877.html And, W, you showed us all how your dad wasn’t so bad after all, well, in comparison to you. But that isn’t fair to dad. » Posted By SallyT On July 18, 2012 @ 5:57 pm [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/73/2012/07/18/115356_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 18, 2012 @ 4:37 pm Okay, it ain’t Woodstock! Here’s What We Saw At The Amazing Mormon Pageant In Upstate New York For one week every summer, thousands of Mormons descend upon the tiny hamlet outside of Rochester to see the pageant, which is staged on the very hill where the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith, is said to have found the golden tablets that contained what is now the Book of Mormon. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/hill-cumorah-pageant-mormon-lds-photos-2012-7?op=1#ixzz211H0EvDH » Posted By SallyT On July 18, 2012 @ 4:25 pm (Reuters) – President Barack Obama spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday about the crisis in Syria, the White House confirmed. “I can confirm that the president did speak with President Putin,” White House spokesman Jay Carney said at a news conference, adding that the two leaders discussed the growing violence in Syria. » Posted By SallyT On July 18, 2012 @ 4:03 pm Barney, I’m going to miss ya! For Barney Frank’s Legacy: Pass the Mulvaney Amendment to Freeze Military Spending Frank is retiring from the House this year after thirty-two years of service. Obviously, he’s worked on a lot of causes. But I think there is a strong case that in the cause of working to rein in America’s excessive, unnecessary, out-of-control military spending, Frank has stood out from his colleagues, both in terms of advancing the issue in public debate, and in terms of reaching across the aisle to form bipartisan coalitions to push in the direction of sanity. But as our religious friends like to say, a budget is a moral document. If we’re increasing military spending while we’re cutting food stamps, we’re saying that building more redundant ways to kill large numbers of people is more important to us than making sure that everyone has enough food to eat. Frank has teamed up with Republican Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-Tea Party) to try to do something about that. The Mulvaney-Frank Amendment would freeze 2013 military spending at the level of the 2012 fiscal year. That would amount to a $1.1 billion cut from the current level in the bill. If the Mulvaney-Frank amendment passes and nothing else happens, it would still be the case that military spending busts the Budget Control Act caps. But at least the military budget would not be increasing. And because of inflation, a freeze in nominal terms is a cut in real terms. http://truth-out.org/news/item/10412-for-barney-franks-legacy-pass-the-mulvaney-amendment » Posted By SallyT On July 18, 2012 @ 3:44 pm Another Jerk! Real A-Hole! Republican Congressman Gloats About Bill To Enable Animal Torture Representative Steve King (R-IA), who is the sponsor of an amendment to the House Farm Bill that is both astonishingly hypocritical and devastating to food safety laws that protect millions of Americans from illness, recently gave an interview to the Daily Caller to brag about what he had accomplished. The King Amendment would essentially prevent states from developing strong independent health, safety, and cruelty standards, even if local voters want them. King, though, brags that his legislation “wipes out everything they’ve [animal rights advocates] done with pork and veal.” Indeed, King has a long record of opposing animal welfare law — he has, for example, been Congress’ leading advocate against anti-dogfighting legislation. He also believes that the Humane Society and other animal rights advocates are attempting to ban “production agriculture” and has fantasized about exposing vegetarians with “an agenda for our diets” on the House floor. http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2012/07/18/540441/republican-bill-animal-torture/ » Posted By SallyT On July 18, 2012 @ 3:29 pm [img]http://www.truthdig.com/images/eartothegrounduploads/life-of-mitt-363.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 8:08 pm [img]http://www.truthdig.com/images/eartothegrounduploads/dangerous-luckovich-romney-363.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 8:07 pm White House blasts study critical of Obama’s tax-plan The White House hit back hard late Tuesday at a study by accounting firm Ernst and Young that charged President Barack Obama’s signature tax proposal could cost 710,000 jobs, claiming it’s chock full of “major flaws, errors and misleading statements.” On the official White House blog, senior Obama economic policy aide Jason Furman ripped the new study. Among his complaints: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/white-house-blasts-study-critical-obama-tax-plan-214215322.html » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 7:32 pm Oh, okay Bito. Romney would only be involved with Off-Shore Chamber of Commerce anyway. (Of course I am kidding……) » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 7:04 pm Well, here is a deduction we don’t see often on a tax return. ‘Even Ann Romney’s horse lives better than most Americans’ Un- frickin – believeable…………………..$77,000 deduction… ‘Before she flew to London in early July with her Olympic teammates, Rafalca, whose chartered jet made use of the full length of the runway to ensure a gentle takeoff, stayed at Hamilton Farm in Gladstone, N.J. Once the 5,000-acre estate of the heir to a turn-of-the-century utility baron, the farm is now home to a private golf club and the U.S. Equestrian Team. Here, Rafalca, a 15-year-old German-born mare, lived under a vaulted, tile ceiling in a terrazzo-floored stable with brass fittings. She is one of the expertly trained and meticulously cared for horses representing the U.S. in dressage at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She is also the property of Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt’. ‘In 2010 the Romneys claimed a $77,000 loss on their share of the partnership that owns Rafalca’. And this is kinda funny but who else would you find the Romneys and their horse hanging with? Ann Romney’s Horse Hangs Out With Assholes Ken: Me: Ken: And scene. If you weren’t already convinced that dressage is a sport that is populated and appreciated largely by snooty assholes, you probably are now. http://deadspin.com/5926826/ann-romneys-horse-hangs-out-with-assholes » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 6:56 pm Gee, could this show up on Romney’s tax returns? 😉 » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 6:14 pm Oh Luke/Mark, we are getting old! (if you look at the video) But, I loved Star Wars and I can’t agree with you more, Luke! Luke Skywalker knocks Romney as ‘not human’ Actor Mark Hamill—still, decades later, best known for his turn as Luke Skywalker in the original “Star Wars” trilogy—is warning voters that Mitt Romney “only imitates human behavior. He’s not actually human himself.” Hamill fondly recalled watching “Zorro” as a kid.”I knew nothing about Mexican history or anything. But just the idea of a privileged person fighting for the underdog—there’s something very romantic about that,” Hamill said. “I guess it goes back to Robin Hood. People that are fighting for the middle class and for the have-nots. It’s something that we see even playing out in the presidential race. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/luke-skywalker-knocks-romney-not-human-180245334.html » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 5:21 pm SHOCKING REVELATION! Fox News Host Sean Hannity Offered To Pay George Zimmerman’s Legal Fees! “listened to the rest of the call, what struck us as odd was George’s comments about a gentleman, who he calls “SH,” who offered to pay for his entire legal defense, as long as he uses an attorney, who George calls “JB.” In a previous call (#24), George reveals to his wife, Shellie, that “JB” is Jose Baez, who represented Casey Anthony (this was also confirmed to GlobalGrind by Miami Herald reporter, Frances Robles). However, the person who offered to pay for his legal fees, “SH” is only identified in code.” Of course, Fox denies it. Fox News: Sean Hannity Has Never Offered To Pay For George Zimmerman’s Legal Fees http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/fox-news-sean-hannity-has-never-offered-to-pay-for-george-zimmermans-legal-fees_b137894 » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 4:51 pm KT, I agree with you. That is why it would be stupid for the GOP to attack the President on this. KT, my dad had a commercial feedlot back in the 60/70’s and marijuana (hemp) grew wild on it. (and with all that fertilizer the plants were taller than a 6ft man!) If he went to cut it or burn it he had to call the State Patrol to come and watch. If was so funny, especially if we were burning it! 🙂 » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 4:46 pm Cyrano1, this certainly would be a bomb on Romney, wouldn’t it? He paid no taxes and getting windfalls when so many others were losing their 401k gains and losing their homes. Makes sense why he wouldn’t want to disclose. Pressure is on! » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 4:41 pm The President and the First Lady caught on the Kiss Cam. (Took his daughter to tell him to do it for the Prez to react. But looks like he know how to pull it off just fine.)
» Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 3:59 pm This Is The Best Theory We’ve Heard Yet For Why Mitt Romney Won’t Show His Taxes Joshua Green at Bloomberg has what is the most logical theory so far… which is that thanks to the economic collapse of 2008, and the massive losses he probably suffered, Romney might not have paid any taxes in 2009, thanks to tax-loss carryforwards. Incidentally, another more exotic possibility that had come to mind is that somehow Mitt Romney made a windfall profit in 2008-2009, perhaps by being part of a fund that was short housing or bet on the bank bailouts. That’s 100% speculation, but it would also be the kind of thing that would be deadly (probably more deadly than $0 taxes). It also would have been somewhat unplannable. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/did-romney-pay-0-in-taxes-2012-7#ixzz20vGF73Mj » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 3:44 pm [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/17/2012/07/17/115270_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 3:31 pm I went insane after the first 20 pages, Funk! » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 3:27 pm The attacks on drug use (pot) is going to go nowhere. Too many in this country want marijuana legalized. And, those throwing stones had better be careful. The President has admitted to using when he was young. I am sure there are many that haven’t admitted to using in the past and far more that are probably still using. And, that includes prescription drugs there Limbaugh (especially the prescriptions you have on you prescribe to someone else, ASSHOLE!) » Posted By SallyT On July 17, 2012 @ 3:20 pm Wow Funk, there is a lot of info! This guy has been all over the place. I don’t think he even knows which way the wind blows but he sure has been trying to catch the breeze. Flip-flop is putting is mildly. He’s flopped on his flips! I guess going with Palin who knew nothing and done very little was better. Neither was a winner. Funny tho, McCain hit a hornets nest with either one of them. » Posted By SallyT On July 16, 2012 @ 9:50 pm My monthly fees have helped them do this! Comcast buys Microsoft stake in MSNBC.com Comcast Corp, the parent company of NBC, has bought out Microsoft Corp’s 50 percent stake in MSNBC.com for a reported $300 million to assume full control of the news website. http://news.yahoo.com/comcast-buys-microsoft-stake-msnbc-com-report-061326613–finance.html » Posted By SallyT On July 16, 2012 @ 7:34 pm I was laughing, I was really! 😆 » Posted By SallyT On July 16, 2012 @ 7:23 pm Kitty Wells, country music star, dies at 92 One of my mother’s favorite. There is singing on high tonight! Rest well, Ms. Wells! It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
» Posted By SallyT On July 16, 2012 @ 6:49 pm Kitty Wells, country music star, dies at 92 One of my mother’s favorite. There is singing on high tonight! Rest well, Ms. Wells! Gee, KT, I didn’t mean to put this here but I think you don’t mind. » Posted By SallyT On July 16, 2012 @ 6:48 pm Guess, KT, we can see why he wants to buy the Presidency and everyone else he can in Washington DC. Gingrich must get a hat full of chips when he goes to Vegas. » Posted By SallyT On July 16, 2012 @ 6:17 pm [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/47/2012/07/16/115185_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 16, 2012 @ 6:10 pmComments Posted By SallyT
Fashion experts were reportedly “surprised” by the discovery, as it had been thought that bras became popular until around 100 years ago when women stopped wearing corsets. The previous “oldest bra” was only around 200-years-old.
The chunk of ice is thought to be 59-square-miles. In 2010 a chunk of ice four times the size of Manhattan was lost from the glacier. Researchers note that because of the two losses in two years, the glacier’s terminus has returned to where it was 150 years ago.
“I have found that life after the presidency is awesome,” Bush said during the hourlong sit-down.
– The report, funded by pro-business groups generally hostile to Obama’s agenda, assumes that none of the revenue generated by raising taxes on the richest Americans goes to deficit reduction. Instead, it assumes the money would go to expanding government spending. But the president has called for the money to go to reducing the federal deficit and national debt.
– The report omits Obama’s push for new tax cuts to spur private-sector hiring and investment. By ignoring the predicted impact on jobs growth, Furman argued, the study distorts the impact of the president’s agenda.
Furman, whose title is Principal Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, also charged that the study’s conclusions are “dramatically out-of-line with estimates by other analysts” like the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the non-partisan standard for judging the economic impact of federal legislation. And he underlines that Obama’s tax proposal would let rates climb back to where they were under President Bill Clinton — when the economy created millions of jobs.
What follows is my e-mail exchange with Mr. Braddick:
I wanted to get a nice photo of Rafalca to run with the story, and I ran across a site called Dressage-News.com that had multiple photos of Rafalca in action. I reached out to Ken Braddick, the proprietor of the site, to see if he might be willing to allow me to use one of his photos, with full credit given.
Me:
Hello Ken,
I am writing a story about Ann Romney and her horse Rafalca for Deadspin.com as part of our Olympic coverage. I was wondering if you might allow us to use some of the photos from this story: http://www.dressage-news.com/?p=16317 to go along with our piece. We will of course give full credit for the photos to you and your site.
Thanks,
Tom Ley
Deadspin.com
210 Elizabeth St. #4, New York, NY 10012
Afraid not. No permission is granted.
I don’t know Deaddspin.com.
KENNETH J. BRADDICK
We are a Gawker Media property with 2.3 million monthly readers. Here is a link with some information about who we are and what kind of an audience we have: http://advertising.gawker.com/deadspin/
If we were able to use some of your photos, it might help generate some increased interest in your site.
Thanks,
Tom
I have twice your viewership. According to the latest market survey released end of June dressage-news.com is #1 equestrian Internet site in world in both viewers and credibility.
I spend a fortune covering equestrian events around the world.
I don’t know what your site will do to increase my viewership/credibility.
I think I know my industry well and do not want my images, acquired at enormous cost (I’ve been in Germany since July 2, heading to London tomorrow and will be there through the Olympics, my third trip to Europe this year) used for purposes other than the way I present them.
I do not sell my photos, so by implication don’t care about expsue to a “larger” audience.
Sorry
“And if you don’t vote for Barack Obama, you’re insane,” said Hamill, who gave his voice to the Joker in the recent smash-hit video game “Batman: Arkham City.”
“‘Cause without him, I think the middle class will completely disappear. And you look at Romney—and I’m sure he’s a nice guy, but I think he’s like The Thing: He only imitates human behavior. He’s not actually human himself. “
As a member of the ultra-rich, Romney probably wasn’t spared major losses. And it’s possible that he suffered a large enough capital loss that, carried forward and coupled with his various offshore tax havens, he wound up paying no U.S. federal taxes at all in 2009. If true, this would be politically deadly for him. Even assuming that his return was thoroughly clean and legal — a safe assumption, it seems to me — the fallout would dwarf the controversy that attended the news that Romney had paid a tax rate of only 14 percent in 2010 and estimated he’d pay a similar rate in 2011.
A problem with the tax loss carryforwards argument is that if Romney knew he’d be running in 2009 (and he probably did) then you’d think he’d have gone out of his way not to do anything that might look bad, even if 100% by the book.
The New York Times reported on Sunday the transaction was valued at $300 million, a part of which comes from the joint venture’s past profits, citing people with knowledge of the deal.
MSN said in a blog it will be delivering a new news service in the fall that will be focused on its online consumers “harnessing real-time signals produced by social networks using the power of search to deliver breaking updates”.
Analysts welcomed the move, saying it simplified Comcast’s structure. Earlier this month, Comcast said NBC Universal would sell its 16 percent stake in History Channel owner A&E Television Networks for $3 billion. Two months earlier Comcast said it would exercise an option to sell a “substantial portion” of its holding to its joint-venture partners Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corp.
“NBC (51%-owned by CMCSA) already bought in MSFT’s stake in the cable channel MSNBC in 2005, and now NBC can more effectively cross-sell advertising of the unified brand on TV and online,” said David Joyce, an analyst at Miller Tabak.
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