| User: |  jordan179 |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 07:26 |
| Subject: | Terrorists wage war on music and art in Iraq |
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| Mood: |  pissed off |
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| User: | artcat81 |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 09:13 |
| Subject: | Doing what I love |
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So folks, I havent done anything about printing my artwork up yet, I would still love feedback on it anything from what size art you like on your walls, to which pieces yall think are my strongest..
Oustide of that work has been trying to eat me, the company had its 15 year anniversarry party on Friday and I took on a commission, yes folks artcat accepted a commission the week of her company's party, so yes I'm exhausted but so happy i took teh commission.
Art is something I have such a passion for, I would choose to draw vs. eating and yall know i love food. If I really get deep into a drawing I have to be physically stopped and forced to eat, drink and sleep.
I would share the commission and tell you about it, but its kinda underwraps right now, it should be revealed before the month ends...
Other than that in D&D the main campaign, we just successfully returned to Ciara's land which in the month we were out battling evil behind enemy lines, the war reached her people. That being said, we will have to seriously use tic tacs (tactics) if our characters, or Ciara's people are to survive unconquored by people who have allied themselves with the evil gods. We ate steak during game and it was good.
I spent Saturday with Red, we visited his grandmother, and visited with a friend of his that I had met before, she is looking much happier and healthier and I am thrilled for her, we were going to go to another of our D&D groups housewarming party, but it was already 7 when we left the gals place, when his brother called and was in Houston partially as a surprise for red, so Idrove him back there took a nap and then got his brothers help with the commission. All in all an exhausting but fun and productive weekend
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| User: | whedonesque |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 14:00 |
| Subject: | (SPOILER) The Shepherd's Tale. |
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http://www.whedonesque.com/comments/16306 http://community.livejournal.com/fireflyfans/1131120.html New Shepherd Book comic detailed at the Fireflyfans LJ community.
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http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MilitaryMotivator/~3/288683491/honor.html  Contributed by CW
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| User: | aitchmark |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 09:16 |
| Subject: | Happy Birthday to me? |
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I turned 56 this morning. As periodically happens, this year my birthday falls on the Monday after Mother's Day. It was a Monday after Mother's Day 56 years ago as well.
Neither of my parents lived to be 56, so I guess this is a milestone. On the other hand, the two grandparents I know about both lived into their 90s. So if longevity skips a generation, I've still got lots of years to do something useful with.
Cheers!
HMB
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| User: | get_medieval |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 07:51 |
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( 06/01/05 - COMMENTARY )
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| User: | ljgenie (posted by dakiwiboid) |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 08:37 |
| Subject: | Pharmacopeia, please? |
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| Mood: |  curious |
O most healing of Genies, would you please enlighten me as to the purpose of a substance called "loosmol" which appeared on the emergency room statement of one who is quite dear to me? A telephone call to the billing department at the hospital elicited only the information that it is "some kind of drug".
The only reference I can find online indicates to me that it might be something used as part of the transport medium for CT contrast dye, but since I'm not a professional, this is only a WAG. I also can't get into the journal articles whose abstract is cited by AJP-Renal Physiology.
It's rather a small item as emergency room bills go, but we're still curious about it.
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| User: | whedonesque |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 12:50 |
| Subject: | TV Worth Watching blog says Dollhouse is new series he is most excited about. |
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http://www.whedonesque.com/comments/16305 http://www.tvworthwatching.com/blog/2008/05/being-up-front-with-the-networ.shtml Brief blog entry about his coverage of the network up-fronts this week. "Sight unseen, the most exciting prospect, to me, is the return of Joss Whedon -- of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly fame -- to series television, with Fox's Dollhouse, starring Eliza Dushku, who played Faith on Buffy and Angel. But that's sight unseen."
I wonder if any Dollhouse clips will be available to the press??
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| User: | punch_an_pie (posted by aeire) |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 06:24 |
| Subject: | Comic for 5/12/08 |
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Is now up!
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| User: | miltrymotivator |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 12:40 |
| Subject: | ~DDG-112~ |
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http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MilitaryMotivator/~3/288664864/ddg-112.html  Contributed by Caper2
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| User: | soldiergrrrl |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 07:59 |
| Subject: | Squires and Cadets- |
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I wasn't quite sure what was I was doing this weekend, but instead of throwing myself a pity party, I went to an SCA event! Yay me! Actually, I have to lay a great deal of the credit (blame?) on The Centurion, but that's neither here nor there, truly.
I had a wonderful time! I was very nervous at first, and I was pretty sure I'd know no one besides The Centurion. I was wrong! I ran intooscagne, and rixende and several folx from Bryn Gwlad. I also got to see two men-at-arms sworn in, a Laurel elevated to the peerage and Modius elevated to the Centurion.
One of the things I adore about the SCA is the pomp and circumstance, and the delight we seem to take in the overabundance of banners and flappy things and just general...oh, just general fun.
On the ride home, I had a good talk with a Centurion (the bouncing Centurion of this post) and we talked about the knightly virtues, at least the ones the SCA tries to encourage. It was, in all, an interesting discussion, and whether the SCA virtues bear any relation to the practiced ideals of chivalry isn't germane to my outlook, and I look forward to more learning on them. This listing is from Sir Ian, of Clan Blackmoor, and I think it's an interesting take on them.
- Courage
More than bravado or bluster, today’s knight in shining armor must have the courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved.
- Justice
A knight in shining armor holds him- or herself to the highest standard of behavior, and knows that “fudging” on the little rules weakens the fabric of society for everyone.
- Mercy
Words and attitudes can be painful weapons in the modern world, which is why a knight in shining armor exercises mercy in his or her dealings with others, creating a sense of peace and community, rather than engendering hostility and antagonism.
- Generosity
Sharing what’s valuable in life means not just giving away material goods, but also time, attention, wisdom and energy — the things that create a strong, rich and diverse community.
- Faith
In the code of chivalry, “faith” means trust and integrity, and a knight in shining armor is always faithful to his or her promises, no matter how big or small they may be.
- Nobility
Although this word is sometimes confused with “entitlement” or “snobbishness,” in the code of chivalry it conveys the importance of upholding one’s convictions at all times, especially when no one else is watching.
- Hope
More than just a safety net in times of tragedy, hope is present every day in a modern knight’s positive outlook and cheerful demeanor — the shining armor that shields him or her, and inspires people all around.
One of the things The Centurion and I talked about is developing more than just prowess on the field. Don't get me wrong, it's important. In fact, if you want to go out and be more than a highly mobile pell, it's pretty crucial. (For those playing along at home, I will probably spend the next several months to years being a slightly-not-so-mobile pell.) But you need to develop beyond that, to branch out.
I won't bore you with the details, but suffice to say, I thought it highly interesting and enlightening. I also think that The Centurion and I are closer friends that we were before the weekend, and I appreciate both him andoscagne, who looked after me this weekend and made sure I didn't fall over after drinking a fair bit. Gregor (oscagne) kept checking on me, as I sat in a camp chair in the middle of a darkened campsite and stared at the trees in a pleasantly alcoholic haze, and The Centurion brought me water as well as made sure I had a place to sleep out of the elements.
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| User: | joyeuse13 |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 08:52 |
| Subject: | Daily Z |
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| Music: | Making Money - Terry Pratchett |
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http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MilitaryMotivator/~3/288657181/mom.html  Contributed by Miguel G.
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| User: | spacereview |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 11:00 |
| Subject: | Propellant depots: an idea whose time has (almost) come |
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http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1127/1 On-orbit propellant depots has for years been an interesting concept, but one that was still far in the future. Jeff Foust reports on why some people believe that the depots' time has nearly come.
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| User: | spacereview |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 11:00 |
| Subject: | Notes on the state of the RLV industry in 2008 (part 2) |
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http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1126/1 While some RLV companies have faded away over the years, a few have managed to survive, if not yet prosper. Taylor Dinerman takes a look at what set two of those companies apart.
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| User: | spacereview |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 11:00 |
| Subject: | Why the Moon? |
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http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1125/1 With the current presidential candidates showing lukewarm interest, at best, at continuing the Vision for Space Exploration, developing a strong rationale for returning to the Moon becomes ever more important. Eric Hedman argues that it's vital to play up the long-term benefits to society of exploration.
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| User: | spacereview |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 11:00 |
| Subject: | They're no Jack Kennedys |
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http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1124/1 As president, John F. Kennedy provided the nation's infant space program with strong direction and a bold goal. However, Jeff Brooks notes, the Massachusetts Democrats currently in Congress don't share Kennedy's public support for human spaceflight.
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| User: | spacereview |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 11:00 |
| Subject: | All hail the mighty Skycrane |
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http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1123/1 While one small helicopter company had an odd proposal in the 1960s to develop a giant helicopter to retrieve Saturn 5 stages, a much larger helicopter company took a different tack. Dwayne Day unearths a concept from that era of using a large helicopter to ferry missiles.
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| User: | spacereview |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 11:00 |
| Subject: | Review: To a Distant Day |
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http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1122/1 The 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Space Age has triggered a wave of historical accounts about that era, but less about the prehistory of the Space Age. Jeff Foust reviews a book that provides an overview of the decades of effort that led to the first satellite launches.
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| User: | irregular_comic |
| Date: | 2008-05-12 11:08 |
| Subject: | Irregular Webcomic! #1933 |
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http://www.irregularwebcomic.net/1933.html Today's theme: Fantasy
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