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History and utopia
2012-12-21 07:22:00 To talk about values is the toughest part. Proving theorems is straightforward, but how could you prove that two parallel lines do not cross in infinity? The opposite view is just as good. Try talking about suicidal Israeli politics with a worshiper of ethnic-blind democracy. Everything is fine for him: odd Jews become like other people and embrace Arabs. Assimilators do not consider what it means to be like others. Other people have their countries, distinctive secular cultures, and nationalist heroes. Jews have always lacked that. The normality of a nation is measured by it having a country and a culture. Jews normalize by shedding our distinctive features and adopting those of other nations. That is not normalization, but assimilation. Jews do not behave like a normal nation which strives to preserve its distinctiveness. The United States or France assimilate their aliens and integrate them into the existing cultural core. The Torah prescribes likewise: pagan residents of the Je...
By: Samson Blinded
Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast posts today
2012-02-05 06:00:00 We post a new episode of Appalachian History weekly podcast every Sunday. You can start listening right away by clicking the podcast icon over on the right side of your screen. If you’d rather grab the show off itunes for later listening, click here: We open today?s show with an excerpt from Kentuckian Mary Brewer?s ... You Might Also Like:Listen Here: weekly Appalachian History podcast posts today
Darn that Darden: Another atory to euin my Black History Month
2012-02-04 17:41:00 In case you haven’t seen this on the web or your local news,Darden Restaurants the mega food corporation with 2,000 restaurants nationwide including Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze, and Seasons 52 and annual sales of $7.5 billion is under fire and being sued because of alleged racial discrimination in... Read more »
The Phoenicians: Master Sea Traders
2012-02-04 17:37:00 Following the rivers of fire for three further days, we reached a gulf named the Southern Horn. In the gulf lay an island with a lake, and in it another island. The second island was full of wild people. By far the greater number were women with hairy bodies. We gave chase to the men but could not catch any, for they all scampered up steep rocks and pelted us with stones. ?The Phoenician explorer Hanno encountering apes along the coast of West Africa, 5th century BC… via The Phoenicians: Master Sea Traders.
QUESTION BRIDGE
2012-02-03 19:06:00 The Question Bridge is a transmedia art project that seeks to represent and redefine Black male identity in America. Through video mediated question and answer exchange, diverse members of this "demographic" bridge economic, political, geographic, and generational divisions. The project is in full swing and expanding into a a travelling series, educational curriculum and even a smartphone app! Have a look at their introductory video to see how it all works:
Time to end Black History Month? 2012
2012-02-03 00:01:00 Well, it?s been at least 48 hours since someone called me a knuckle dragging, Neanderthal NAZI racist. I guess I?m just not trying hard enough. Here is a re-post from last year about Black History Month, I re-post the same article every year. … Continue reading →
By: TexasFred's
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Facebook To File $5 Billion IPO: The Biggest In US History
2012-02-02 08:26:00 It is IPO time in Techland once again. Facebook, the world’s biggest social networking service is finally going to file its IPO soon. This IPO has been discussed to no end since the rumors came out some 2-3 months ago. The facts are finally here. The company has planned to file a $5 billion initial public offering. This happened yesterday when the company handed over the necessary paperwork to regulators. It has selected financial majors Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays Capital and JP Morgan to manage the huge IPO. Morgan Stanley will be in a pivotal role in the management of this IPO. Let us put that IPO sum in perspective. Google filed an IPO worth $1.4 billion in 2004. Groupon raised$750 million and got a valuation of $13 billion dollars which was half of the expected valuation. Zynga performed miserably in its IPO filing in this December but still managed to raise $1 billion and get a valuation of $7 billion which was way lesser than the ...
By: WATblog
10 things my white friends should do for me during Black History month
2012-02-01 17:11:00 On January 31st, 2011 I posted a blog entitled “10 things my White friends aren’t allowed to do during Black History Month.” A lot of people loved it, and other people sent me hate mail afterward. Nevertheless, it sparked a discussion about Black History Month… so I’m at it again. Black History Month is a... Read more »
Super Bowl XLII NY Giants Greatest Drive In Super Bowl History
2012-01-30 22:20:00 It?s not often one get the chance to witness history in the making but the third-deck 50-yard line seat at Super Bowl XLII, NY Giants vs. New England Patriots in Glendale, Arizona, presented just that. Why do I call this final drive by the Giants to win ?The Greatest Drive In Super Bowl History?? For (Read More...)
Blind Followers Or Meaningful Dissenters: Facebook vs Occupy Wall Street?
2012-01-29 18:30:00 Whenever a new movement consumes the hearts and minds of a large percentage of the populace, its time to take stock in what really moves these folks to act? The zeitgeist that emanated from Facebook and Occupy Wall Street couldn't be any more different from each other, yet there is an undercurrent that threads the two together. Both attract those that have an overwhelming desire to band together within loosely-knit organizations that welcome all.
Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast posts today
2012-01-29 06:00:00 We post a new episode of Appalachian History weekly podcast every Sunday. You can start listening right away by clicking the podcast icon over on the right side of your screen. If you’d rather grab the show off itunes for later listening, click here: We open today?s show with a 1957 interview of one Captain ... You Might Also Like:Listen Here: weekly Appalachian History podcast posts today
Survey suggests family history of psychiatric disorders shapes intellectual
2012-01-27 08:18:00 A hallmark of the individual is the cultivation of personal interests, but for some people, their intellectual pursuits might actually be genetically predetermined. Survey results published by Princeton University researchers in the journal PLoS ONE suggest that a family history of psychiatric conditions such as autism and depression could influence the subjects a person finds engaging. Although preliminary, the findings provide a new look at the oft-studied link between psychiatric conditions and aptitude in the arts or sciences. While previous studies have explored this link by focusing on highly creative individuals or a person?s occupation, the Princeton research indicates that the influence of familial neuropsychiatric traits on personal interests is apparently independent of a person?s talent or career path, and could help form a person?s basic preferences and personality. Princeton researchers surveyed nearly 1,100 students from the University?s Class of 2014 early in the...
Q-TIP TRACES HIS ROOTS
2012-01-26 15:00:00 Thanks to OkayAfrica, sister site to the music-loving OkayPlayer, Hip-Hop icon Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) was recently able to trace back his African ancestry. On the latest episode of the blog's "The Roots Of..." video series, Q takes an actual q-tip to his cheek and gives the research team a sample of his DNA. Tests later reveal that his lineage traces back to the West African territory of Guinea Bissau, a place that is rich in music influence. Amazing how it all connects!
Tebnin Castle
2012-01-26 13:43:00 The name “Tibnin” is Aramaic and means “constructing buildingt and also known as the “Toron” and “Tor”. The ancients took care of that ancient castle and it is said that the castle were built on a Phoenician one and the Romans reinforced by the Romans. The historian Dr. Philip Hitti wrote that the castle had been demolished again by the kings of the Assyrians and Chaldeans on their way to Tyre, then mentions that it was re-restored in the Greco-Roman which put the garrison to protect the convoys to commercial cities.
First Stem Cells Used In Humans Safely Treat Dry Macular Degeneration
2012-01-24 01:00:00 Results for the very first human stem cell treatment were announced today in the online first section of The Lancet journal. The first aim of the study was to determine if the stem cell transplant was a safe treatment for age-related dry macular degeneration (dry AMD), the main cause of blindness in persons over 60. But, in addition...
Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast posts today
2012-01-22 06:00:00 We post a new episode of Appalachian History weekly podcast every Sunday. You can start listening right away by clicking the podcast icon over on the right side of your screen. If you’d rather grab the show off itunes for later listening, click here: We open today?s show with the story of the feud over ... You Might Also Like:Listen Here: Appalachian History weekly posts today
PICKIN' AND TRIMMIN'
2012-01-19 17:52:00 Whether you're in the hustle and bustle of the big city or the remote town of Drexel, North Carolina, there's something about the nostalgia of a traditional barbershop that preserves local history. The following is a documentary shot by Matt Morris that captures just that--the story of a southern shop and its infamous Bluegrass music sessions.
Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast posts today
2012-01-15 06:00:00 We post a new episode of Appalachian History weekly podcast every Sunday. You can start listening right away by clicking the podcast icon over on the right side of your screen. If you’d rather grab the show off itunes for later listening, click here: We open today’s show with a look at feedsack fashion, which ... You Might Also Like:Listen Here: weekly Appalachian History podcast posts today
Solar Powered & Retro Styled Toyota 2000GT SEV Sounds Crazy, Sparks Interes
2012-01-13 18:46:00 The Toyota 2000GT SEV is a one-off, electric concept car being shown to the public at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. Designed by the Crazy Car Project under the direction of the Toyota Automobile Association, this ?shocking? automotive update takes Toyota's iconic late-sixties sports coupe from flower power to solar power.
Much better moments in White Sox History - The Blackout Game
2012-01-09 14:16:00 Perhaps I’m a bit of a sap, but all this talk of rebuilding and possibly competent attempts to be competitive are kind of, well, sad. Â Ripe for uproarious mockery for sure, but still kind of sad. Â In an effort to pep things up, and being the proud owner a robust iTunes gift card, I’d though... Read more »
Fred Brum: writing his little piece of history
2012-01-08 12:11:00 Fred Brum gets down to writing on little bits of printed card, the inserts for his latest CD... creating for you, your own little piece of his history. Fred Brum ?1 - http://fredbrum.com/atonement/2- - if there are any left. 40-something available at the moment, I think. Hopefully, there won't be any left by then.FRED BRUM - ATONEMENT
Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast posts today
2012-01-08 06:00:00 We post a new episode of Appalachian History weekly podcast every Sunday. You can start listening right away by clicking the podcast icon over on the right side of your screen. If you’d rather grab the show off itunes for later listening, click here: We open today’s show with the story of the Yahoo, a ... You Might Also Like:Listen Here: weekly Appalachian History podcast posts today
#CopticXmas : The hanging Church in Egypt
2012-01-06 23:43:00 The hanging Church in old Cairo is one of the most oldest churches not only in Egypt but the world. Here is a wonderful slideshow from Flickr with photos from the hanging church. Please enjoy it. Flickr : Hanging Church in old Cairo Technorati Tags: Egypt,History,Photos,religion,C-hristianty,Hanging Church,Old Cairo
This Day in Wrestling History
2012-01-06 11:29:00 Happy Birthday to Jacqueline January 6, 1966 Larry Hennig & Harley Race defeated Crusher & Dick the Bruiser for the AWA Tag Team title January 6, 1967 Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Verne Gagne & Billy Robinson for the AWA Tag Team title January 6, 1973 Harley Race defeated David Von Erich for the Missouri State Heavyweight title January 6, 1984
By: KLQ Blog
Anti-Foreclosure Campaign OWS Becomes History
2012-01-06 10:00:00 The OWS movement is being given recognition by the institutions that collect items in their archives for preserving history. Noted museums and other bodies are feverishly collecting placards, documents, fliers etc of the movement. OWS itself has set up its archival section. The digital preservation of its online activities is a distinctive feature.Do you have a Real Estate blog? Join ForeclosureListings.com Affiliate Program. ForeclosureListings.com has a comprehensive, searchable database of foreclosures in areas like Columbus, Bronx, Derry, Missoula and in the whole country. Try to search foreclosures by state today! Anti-Foreclosure Campaign OWS Becomes History
10 Women from History Who Should Have Stayed Single
2012-01-05 19:39:00 10 Women from History Who Should Have Stayed Single A word of caution should be headed by any woman who is currently contemplating matrimony. Women throughout history have been making bad marital decisions and often with tragic results. Many of these marriages were strategically arranged, but even if they truly loved the man they married, perhaps they would have been better off staying unwed. Looking back, here are 10 women from history who should have remained single. Joanna of Castile – This intelligent, young beauty from Spain was married to Philip the Handsome at the tender age of 16. Most people would consider this a match made in heaven. A young, beautiful princess wed to a handsome duke, soon to become king and queen. Alas, her husband turned out to be a power hungry philandering cad who drove her literally insane. Katherine of Aragon – Joanna’s sister Katherine didn’t fare much better in her chosen mate. She was the unfortun...
This Day in Wrestling History
2012-01-05 11:47:00 Shane Douglas returns to ECW at the ECW Arena in Philly and makes several harsh comments about his time in the WWF(E). January 5, 1996
By: KLQ Blog
This Day in Wrestling History
2012-01-04 06:38:00 Frank Gotch defeats George Lurich and again announces his retirement. Immediately several people claim the world championship. An alleged title match takes place between Henry Ordemann and Jess Westegaard for the title. Dr. Benjamin F. Roller claims to be the champion. Frank Gotch opens up a car dealership in Humboldt, IA with Albert Wittman and P. F. Saul. January 4, 1913 Shotgun Saturday Night debuts from the Mirage Nightclub in New York January 4, 1997 Mankind (Mick Foley) defeateds The Rock to win the WWF(E) World Title at a RAW is WAR taping in Worcester, Massachusetts. The show would air on the following Monday. That night Tony Schiavone would reveal the result during WCW Monday Nitro, airing live that night, noting that Mankind as champion "ought to put a lot of butts in the seats." Schiavone would later claim Eric Bischoff fed him that line to say. January 4, 1999 Hulk Hogan defeats Kevin Nash for the WCW Championship via poking him with his finger. This incident lea...
By: KLQ Blog
What Stops You From Succeeding? Maybe it?s History.
2012-01-03 15:48:00 A favorite story I use in a ton of presentations is the Roger Bannister story. It?s an oldie but a goodie. For those in Rio Linda, Roger Bannister was the first person to run a sub 4-minute mile. The mythology goes that at the time he beat the record the prevailing wisdom was that ...
Is the 2012 GOP field as weak as it appears?(History suggests there may be
2012-01-03 14:19:00 Back in 1980 as Ronald Reagan began racking up victories in Republican primaries and caucuses, establishment Republicans were in a panic, fearing that by nominating such an extreme conservative, the party faithful were jeopardizing their best chance to unseat a Democratic incumbent since the year before the United States entered the First World War. Indeed, ...
By: GayPatriot
A Short History of the Middle East
2012-01-03 09:22:00 From a purely American point of view, we have only one ally, Israel, in the Middle East and the Obama administration has treated it like an enemy. Israel has understandably concluded it cannot depend on the U.S. for support. In the midst of the turmoil, Israel is particularly vulnerable and will be until the current ...
By: 1913 Intel
Is the 2012 GOP field as weak as it appears?(History suggests there may be
2012-01-02 14:19:00 Back in 1980 as Ronald Reagan began racking up victories in Republican primaries and caucuses, establishment Republicans were in a panic, fearing that by nominating such an extreme conservative, the party faithful were jeopardizing their best chance to unseat a Democratic incumbent since the year before the United States entered the First World War. Indeed, ...
By: GayPatriot
China?s quest for energy from Russia exposes history of distrust | Seattle
2012-01-01 22:15:00 “They look like the perfect partners, but this is a marriage made in hell,” said a Western energy executive who has worked with both. Russia and China, he added, are “so afraid of being outdone” by each other that negotiations tend toward all-or-nothing combat. The economic imperatives for greater cooperation remain powerful and, predicted a ...
By: 1913 Intel
Egyptian Chronicles? Women of the Year #2011 in the Arab world
2012-01-01 15:25:00 Ok I wrote a post about the women that left their mark in Egypt in 2011 and I think we should make one for our ladies of the year in the Arab world , again there is no arrangement in this unorganized list. All the Arab mothers , wives and daughters who lost their husbands and sons in the Arab revolution are on the top of my list. ladies who were killed in the Arab revolutions and who were raped in the Arab revolutions are on the top of my list. Manal and her son after her release The first name that pops in my head without thinking is Manal El Sherif in her role to bring up the rights of the Saudi Women to drive in 2011 to the light , the right2drive campaign that she and other ladies launched in 2011 led to the women?s right to vote in the Kingdom. Of course Tawakel Karman is in my list along with all the Yemeni women who changed the stereotype of Arabian women in the world . Now when it comes to Syria well I got too many names in mind starting from the famous T...
No Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast today
2012-01-01 15:21:00 Happy New Year’s day everyone! Back to regular podcasting next week. You Might Also Like:No Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast today You Might Also Like:No Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast today
Will The U.S. Constitution Stay Afloat In 2012?
2011-12-31 19:27:00 Well if you've been following the partisan rhetoric emanating from the Belt Way, you might not think that the government of "We The People" is going to fare too well going into a contentious election year. However, if you're one of the 99 Percenter contingency, things might be looking a little "rosier" for you . . . and they do mean that literally.
#1960s : Egypt in colored footage
2011-12-31 15:51:00 This clip is amazing , it is from that promotional material produced in Egypt for tourism in 1960s. Cairo and Alexandria in 1960s It is a glimpse from our past in Cairo and Alexandria, please enjoy it with the amazing sound of Dalida.
The Egyptian Chronicles? women of the year 2011 : Ladies who made their own
2011-12-30 22:42:00 These lists or rather names have no order. All these names in this list already found their lives turning upside and down in this year 2011. Needless the owner of this blogger herself found that her life has changed upside down in amazing way this way. The Egyptian woman in 2011 just like in 1919 stood and defended the freedom in her country like no other , the Egyptian woman is usual stunning for me just like Egypt. Historical Mentions : The blue bra girl whom I will not share her photo despite it has been engraved in the memories of many as one of the worst moments in our revolution respecting her wish. Strangely when I remember this is not the first time something like to happen when security conscript whether from army or police strips a lady from her clothes in the street in a crackdown. It happened before in the 1990s during the terrorism years , when the security forces used to strip the mothers , wives and daughters of terrorist suspects from their clothes wheth...
RACISM IN MEXICAN CHILDREN
2011-12-30 16:12:00 A video for an anti-racism campaign sponsored by the Mexican government is raising all kinds of eyebrows, and hopefully, awareness about the deep-rooted social issue. The almost four minute long piece captures a handful of responses from Mexican children that are asked to differentiate between a white doll and a black doll. When asked loaded questions like which doll is ugly, bad, good, trustworthy, etc., the children almost always attributed the negative qualities to the black doll. Ricardo Bucio Mujica, President of The National Council To Prevent Discrimination, points out that the experiment is meant to highlight some very real social stigmas and perceptions:
Thai Hua Phuket History Museum
2011-12-30 14:51:00 Time for some more Phuket history and culture! I know we have nice beaches and lots of touristy things to do, but as a long time local resident, I have an interest in the local area, and I think that the long and interesting history of Phuket might surprise a few people! Phuket has several quiet good museums - the Thalang National Museum, the Phuket Tin Mining Museum, and Chinpracha House are all worth a visit. The Thai Hua Museum I have blogged before about 3 years ago when it was newly opened. There was not too much to see beyond an old classroom and some old school photos and books, but entry was free :)(above) Thai Hua Museum EntranceThe Thai Hua Museum has changed quite a bit in the last 3 years. There is an entry fee now (200 Baht) - but I think it's worth that. The museum now has many rooms full of displays and information about the history of Phuket. We visited again a couple of months ago, and we were impressed. There's been a lot of investment here and if you happen to b...
By: Jamie's Phuket
Find your neighborhood's unknown history
2011-12-28 16:23:00 I feel like I’m perpetually apartment/house hunting even though I have absolutely no need (money) to move. For the most part I don’t trust any sort of apartment hunting service, but I’m a fan of Domu. I check out the site and follow them on Twitter, but I recently found a bonus on their website... Read more »
No Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast today
2011-12-25 06:00:00 Christmas break! You Might Also Like:Listen Here: weekly Appalachian History podcast posts today You Might Also Like:Listen Here: weekly Appalachian History podcast posts today
Dumbo Doesn’t Know History
2011-12-22 00:44:00 Nor much of anything else, for that matter. What CBS left on the Sixty Minutes cutting room floor, via Karen, the Lonely Conservative: PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, we’re not done yet. I’ve got five more years of stuff to do. But not only saving this country from a great depression. Not only saving the auto industry. But putting in place a system in which we’re gonna start lowering health care costs and you’re never gonna go bankrupt because you get sick or somebody in your family gets sick. Making sure that we have reformed the financial system, so we never again have taxpayer-funded bailouts, and the system is more stable and secure. Making sure that we’ve got millions of kids out here who are able to go to college because we’ve expanded student loans and made college more affordable. Ending Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Decimating al Qaeda, including Bin Laden being taken off the field. Restoring America’s respect around the world. The issue here is not gonna be a list of acc...
By: BitsBlog
Carnivalia ? 12/14 ? 12/20
2011-12-21 15:20:00 The past week's crop of (mostly) science-related blog carnivals... Continue reading →
Genghis Khan's Genome Successfully Sequenced by Chinese Scientists
2011-12-20 06:01:00 Charlie Sheen may have Adonis DNA but when it comes to winning, Genghis Khan DNA conquers all! Chinese scientists have announced they've successfully sequenced the genome of one of the Great Khan's direct descendants, and they didn't need a fossilized mosquito to do it.
Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast posts today
2011-12-18 06:00:00 We post a new episode of Appalachian History weekly podcast every Sunday. You can start listening right away by clicking the podcast icon over on the right side of your screen. If you’d rather grab the show off itunes for later listening, click here: We open today’s show with up with a Jack Tale for ... You Might Also Like:Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly posts today
THE COLLEGE CONSPIRACY
2011-12-14 18:30:00 According to the National Inflation Association (and some very disturbing numbers), America's higher learning institutions are the biggest scam in U.S. history. A very bold claim to make, we know, but just check out their documentary, which breaks down everything from the current state of inflation to the hyper-inflated student loan bubble, and you might wind up agreeing. Frightening stuff.
Memory and History
2011-12-12 03:15:00 Memory is life, borne by living societies founded in its name. It remains in permanent evolution, open to the dialectic of remembering and forgetting, unconscious of its successive deformations, vulnerable to manipulation and appropriation, susceptible to being long dormant and
By: (Mis)readings
Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast posts today
2011-12-11 06:00:00 We post a new episode of Appalachian History weekly podcast every Sunday. You can start listening right away by clicking the podcast icon over on the right side of your screen. If you’d rather grab the show off itunes for later listening, click here: We open today’s show with a 4th century European Christmas folktale ... You Might Also Like:Listen Here: weekly Appalachian History podcast posts today |
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