WingColors Clips

'Ten Commandments' of race and genetics issued

Tyme — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:53:32

A multidisciplinary group has issued a set of guidelines on how geneticists should deal with issues of race, genetics and medicine.

Schools eye four-day week to cut fuel costs

Scrivs — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:42:18

Cutting out one day of school has been the key to preserving educational programs and staff in parts of Kentucky, New Mexico and Minnesota, outweighing some parents' concerns about finding day-care for the day off.

God Had Fun When He Made Different Races

Scrivs — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:26:41

So when God created man (see I’m not even going to bother with all that Creationism crap, it’s just more fun when you think somebody created us because we are twisted), do you think he (yes he, God can’t be a woman, things would end up perfect then…see what I did there?) asked himself how he could make life interesting? I think first he created different heights, eye color and hair color and figured we would just fight it out right there. But that wasn’t good enough, he needed something more. That is when he came up with the idea of races and let the shit hit the fan. It came as an added bonus that we discriminate over gender, financial status, religion, place where we grew up, attractiveness and other inconsequential things.

A Leader Left Behind?

Scrivs — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:11:38

Few political figures have been more confounding than the Rev. Jesse Jackson. In four decades of public service, he has lived at the crossroads of inspiration and exasperation -- keeping hope alive for many and driving others crazy.

Sex for Gas

RightOn — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:58:00

A woman was arrested and charged with prostitution after receiving a $100 Speedway gas card for sex.

California to Legalize Weed for Everyone

Scrivs — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:38:12

There is an initiative in the works that could end up on the November ballot that allows for marijuana to be sold to anyone, and anywhere that already sells alcohol. Its being called The Inalienable Rights Enforcement Initiative.

Gas could fall to $2 if Congress acts, analysts say.

RightOn — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:17:09

If Congress acted to end speculative oil trading you would be facing a much tamer price at your local gas station.

Energy Guzzled by Al Gore’s Home in Past Year Could Power 232 U.S. Homes for a Month

fuscom — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:18:28

From the article...

Gore’s personal electricity consumption up 10%, despite “energy-efficient” home renovations...Despite adding solar panels, installing a geothermal system, replacing existing light bulbs with more efficient models, and overhauling the home’s windows and ductwork, Gore now consumes more electricity than before the “green” overhaul.

Jesus Probably Rode Dinosaurs

Scrivs — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:05:40

Wasn't sure if this was fit for Commentary, but the fact that this page even exists, let alone a whole book says something about society that I can't even fathom at the moment.

Vatican Blocks Filming of Angels and Demons in Rome

RightOn — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:02:25

The Vatican has banned the filming of the second Dan Brown film (actually a prequel to The DaVinci Code) Angels and Demons, on grounds that it is an offence against God and wounds common religious feelings".

Obama Calls for More Responsibility from Fathers at Church Speech

Tyme — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:09:11

Barack Obama used the Fathers Day holiday to push the message of the parental responsibility – singling out fathers needing to step up to the plate within their families.

Tim Russert Dies Of Heart Attack

Mike — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:14:07

Tim Russert, NBC journalist and political heavyweight host of "Meet the Press," has died after collapsing at NBC's Washington news bureau. He was 58 years old.

Mexico City cyclists ride nude in anti-car protest

Menthos — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:18:30

Hundreds of naked cyclists rode through the streets of Mexico's capital on Saturday to demand respect from drivers in a city choked with some 4 million vehicles.

Tony Rezko Convicted, Obama's Statement On It A Bit Odd

Mike — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:33:35

I don't doubt that Obama is saddened by his mentor's conviction, but the rest of his statement is from outer space. "This isn't the Tony Rezko I knew." Deja vu, anyone? I could swear I've heard it somewhere before. Sure enough--the racist, anti-American Rev. Wright whom we've all seen on video wasn't the Rev. Wright whom Obama knew for 20 years, either. And the outrageously bigoted Father Pfleger wasn't the Pfleger whom Obama assiduously supported with earmarks--another form of political corruption.

Yes, I just quoted Power Line. I think pigs are flying.

Using Chromakey To Put McCain Into Pornos

Mike — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:23:54

He just makes it too easy. Next up, a commercial touting the benefits of gay sex and marriage.

The Joe Lieberman situation

Jaya — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:31:02

The point is that the last two years have been torturous in all things Lieberman. With the Democrats barely holding onto a majority in the Senate, Joe has been the potential tipping point, and as an independent he could at any time choose to nominally or de facto throw the majority to the Republicans if so inclined.

No shame, no gain

Jaya — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:35:07

But no. Once again, it's all about Hillary Clinton, who delivered the most abrasive, self-absorbed, selfish, delusional, emasculating and extortionate political speech I've heard in a long time. And I've left out some adjectives, just to be polite.

19 year-old gamer becomes mayor of Oklahoma town

Scrivs — Thu, 29 May 2008 11:46:34

The AP reports that the University of Oklahoma freshman trounced 70 year-old Hershel McBride to become the mayor of Muskogee, Oklahoma, making it the first city in the nation to be governed by a self-admitted gamer.

Halliburton Charged With Selling Nuclear Technologies To Iran

Mike — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:39:55

Gee, what a surprise that Dick Cheney's company is evil.

"I Love Country Music"

Mike — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:12:30

Hillary makes every joke funny.

The odds are stacked against us

Tyme — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:36:17

The single most pernicious threat to liberty today is humanity's natural
tendency to misunderstand the statistics of rare events. We're just not wired to have good intuition about things that happen with extreme infrequency.

The Clinton Legacy, West Virginia and Racism

Tyme — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:21:35

Does anyone else think that both Bill and Hillary Clinton have destroyed everything we liked about them during the 90s? They really will do anything to win and they never accept defeat.

James Baker: Talking to an enemy is not appeasement

Scrivs — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:23:22

In May of 2006, John McCain said former Sec'y of State James Baker was one of the "smartest" men he knew and that he was likely to ask Baker to serve as a diplomatic envoy to the Middle East. Speaking to an Israeli newspaper, McCain added "I know you in Israel don't like Baker."

Five months later, on October 6, Baker said "talking to an enemy is not, in my view, appeasement." It was the exact opposite of McCain's current dogma, yet within a matter of days, McCain had once again included Baker on the list of his potential Middle East envoys.

Obama Responds To McCain: "Strong" Presidents Aren't Afraid To Meet With Enemies

Scrivs — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:24:42

Here's the truth: the Soviet Union had thousands of nuclear weapons, and Iran doesn't have a single one. But when the world was on the brink of nuclear holocaust, Kennedy talked to Khrushchev and he got those missiles out of Cuba. Why shouldn't we have the same courage and the confidence to talk to our enemies? That's what strong countries do, that's what strong presidents do, that's what I'll do when I'm president of the United States of America.

Generation Y Has No Culture

Scrivs — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:35

Most of the criticisms of Gen Y are that they are distracted (always multitasking but never doing a good job), feel a sense of entitlement, they are the most marketed to generation ever (not only do they accept it, they relish in it), have chosen to date or have sex with me (which says something about their taste), and there is a gaping void when it comes to cultural contributions. I feel the first couple of points can be debated because they always seem like a typical swipe at younger generation that happens every few years. The one I want to look at is the cultural contributions because you can see some real issues there.

Obama Faces Racism in West Virginia

Scrivs — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:13:21

Why are Americans considered stupid? Watch the video.

Govt Insensitive To Natural Disasters

Scrivs — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:10:28

Certainly makes you wonder.

The Adolescence of the Blogosphere

Tyme — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:16:16

There is something going on in the tech blogosphere and while in the age of journalism some might consider bloggers as nothing more than snotty nosed little upstarts who think they know it all. In the age of the internet however where time is compressed into nanoseconds blogging at the age of 10 is much like the young man or woman who is trying to figure out who they want to be in life.

Why podcasting is failing

Tyme — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:18:36

About 18 months ago, the Pew Internet & American Life Project issued a report on podcasting and found that just 12% of Internet users had ever downloaded a podcast, but just 1% said they downloaded podcasts on a typical day. This compares to Pew survey data released last summer that found 57% of Internet users have ever watched online video and 19% download or watch video from the Internet on a typical day.

A Victim Treats His Mugger Right

Scrivs — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:24:51

As the teen began to walk away, Diaz told him, "Hey, wait a minute. You forgot something. If you're going to be robbing people for the rest of the night, you might as well take my coat to keep you warm."

Out Of Print

Scrivs — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:24:20

Perhaps not, but trends in circulation and advertising––the rise of the Internet, which has made the daily newspaper look slow and unresponsive; the advent of Craigslist, which is wiping out classified advertising––have created a palpable sense of doom. Independent, publicly traded American newspapers have lost forty-two per cent of their market value in the past three years, according to the media entrepreneur Alan Mutter.

The Secret to Happiness? Giving.

Tyme — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:42:29

Think you'd be happier if you won the lottery or just had a few extra bucks in your pocket? Think again. Overturning classic economic wisdom, new research shows that it's not how much you have that matters, it's how you spend it. People who donate their dollars to charities or splurge on gifts for others are more content than those who squander all the dough on themselves.

How bad is the mortgage crisis going to get?

Tyme — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:15:53

What started in subprime is likely to continue cascading into the markets and keep the economy down until 2010, economist Paul Krugman forecasts. Bottom line for homeowners: An average drop of 25%.

Indiana resident has discovered more than 100 unidentified graves

Tyme — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:28:00

Shirley Wolf has always had a keen interest in geology. So when she took up grave dowsing, one might not question her actions. Her work has resulted in the discovery of many unidentified black cemeteries around Southern Indiana.

Dupre's MySpace page evolves with scandal

Tyme — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:35:20

In three days, Ashley Alexandra Dupre went from being an unknown 22-year-old aspiring musician to the fifth most-searched subject on Google because of her alleged sexual encounters with New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer.

After she was identified by The New York Times, throngs of journalists staked out her home.