Thursday, 13 October 2011

How much has GM really cost?

CoTV on Theo VI

Welcome to the October 13, 2011 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Lisa Hood presents 10 Biggest Blowups From Celebrities Getting Political posted at ZenCollegeLife.

Shoeboxpublish presents The Short Selling of America posted at DCTrader, saying, "The repeal of a little known trading rule back in July of 2007, is shown to be the primary cause for the stock markets extreme volitility in the past few years. Wild swings of 300 or more points have become common place. This article explores why that is, and why stability will not be returned to the markets or the economy - until this little known trading rule is reinstated."

Nancy Parker presents What to Do When Your Nanny is Ill posted at eNannySource, saying, "This news item may surprise a few of you, but it has come to our attention that nannies, even SuperNannies, are human. Yes, that’s right, your very own Mary Poppins is actually flesh-and-bone just like you. As such, she is prone to many of the vicissitudes of life that other humanoids are subject to. Your nanny may even, heaven forbid, fall victim to a disease or injury that may sideline him or her for a longer period of time. In addition, nannies have families too, and there may be times when her family will need her even more than you do (as impossible as that may seem). What, then, do parents do for interim childcare? Below you will find a few of the options that will help you fill the gap. One of these may work for you or you may even end up utilizing more than one of these resources, especially if your nanny will be out for a lengthy period of time."

Lindsay Willison presents 10 Collect Phone Calls I Will Accept posted at Landline Phone Service, saying, "With the popularity of mobile phones and the competition among long distance calling plans, collect calls are becoming less common than they used to be. When I was young I would call my folks collect from a payphone about once per month, because I couldn’t afford a phone in my apartment. I don’t think I’ve ever received a collect call from any of my children, since they all have cell phones. There aren’t many folks I’d accept collect calls from, nowadays, but here are 10 that I would accept."

Donna Cullen presents 10 Reasons to Run a Background Check on Your Date posted at Top Dating Sites, saying, "When you meet someone new it can be fun and exciting to get to know this new individual. At times, however, there may be reason to be a bit cautious and even suspicious. Although, the chances of you connecting with someone who is dangerous or involved in criminal activity may be minimal, if you are concerned, you may want to run a background to relieve your anxiety."

Coleen Torres presents 10 Ways Kids Use Cell Phones to Badger Their Parents posted at phonetvinternet.com, saying, "Cell phones are now the number one form of communication for teenagers. In 2010 at least 85% of 15 to 18 year olds had cell phones, nearly 70% of 11 to 14 year olds and a third of 8 to 10 year olds. With this powerful new technology in their conniving little hands, kids are learning how to use it to take advantage of their parents. Some kids don’t know how to take “no” for an answer and are finding new ways to get what they want. Here are 10 ways kids use cell phones to badger their parents."

Aparna presents Save your neck posted at Beauty and Personal Grooming, saying, "We work hard to save our necks but still neglect the neck that connects our head to our torso! A wrinkled neck can take away the glow from the most exquisite and cared-for face."

Michael Donelly presents Hair Removal 4 or Less Times a Year. It Really Works. posted at www.anotherway.org, saying, "Read this if: You are sick of shaving the unwanted body hair on a daily basis or painful waxing every few weeks.
Gain: Remove up to 80/90% of unwanted hair and after having 6-12 sessions, any hair that does end up growing back is generally finer and lighter in colour."

Alex Washoe presents Anna's Hummingbird posted at Birdland West, saying, "And experiment in short fiction with a hummingbird."

Kris presents Vitamin D Deficiency Treatment – How much Vitamin D should I take? posted at Kris Health Blog, saying, "An article about how much Vitamin D to take to prevent a deficiency, but this is probably the one most important vitamin for people to supplement with."

Bailey Powell presents ?You?re Not Invited to My Birthday Party?, and Other Girl Grievances posted at Bailey Powell.

Suzanne Cullen presents 10 Special Benefits Nannies Would Like from Their Families posted at aupair, saying, "Families that employee nannies have a lot of flexibility on what benefits they provide to them. Most families do offer some of the same standard benefits that anyone would expect at a full time job, but every nanny also has the option of requesting benefits when negotiating her contract. Here are ten benefits that nannies say they would like from their families."

Mary Edwards presents 10 Reasons No Boy Is Good Enough for Daddy’s Little Girl posted at Best Dating Sites, saying, "As a young man, I wondered why the fathers of young women that I wanted to hang around were so unfriendly toward me. Now that I have been a father and a grandfather, I think that I can see a little bit of the reason that no boy is ever considered good enough for Daddy’s little girl."

Gordan Smith presents 10 Most Useless Statistics in Professional Sports posted at Internet Provider, saying, "We sports fans love our statistics, don’t we? Get a group of us together and the numbers just start flying. That’s because nothing conveys an understanding of, an abiding reverence for, and an unassailable expertise in, our favorite athletic pastimes than quoting lots of stats."

Selena Routh presents 5 Ways Texting Could Have Changed Nightmare on Elm Street posted at Phone Service, saying, "Wes Craven, the father of “slasher” flics, started the Freddy Krueger Nightmare franchise in 1984 with the film Nightmare on Elm Street. The film was both a critical and a box-office hit, and launched a new generation of horror films. Craven made the movie for less than $2 million, and this was recouped during the first week of release."

Irene Beckerr presents 22 Homeland Security Jobs You May Not Know About posted at Homeland Security Degree, saying, "If you are interested in a career in homeland security, getting your degree is only the first part of the battle. With many organizations and departments that fall under DHS, it can be difficult to know what jobs are available and what salaries are offered for these positions. This list provides twenty two unique careers within DHS to give you a better idea of some careers that are available that you may not have known about."

Diana Clerk presents 20 Must-Have Apps to Turn Your iPhone Into Your Personal Computer posted at Online Masters, saying, "With an app for everything from expense tracking to virtual assistants, there are also many to help take the place of your PC or Mac. These incredible apps will help turn your iPhone into a computer substitute, offering all the apps you need and use on your personal computer."

Henrikk Edberg presents 30 Potential Career Paths With a Degree in Project Management posted at Masters in Project Management, saying, "When you think about a degree in project management, you may not realize the number of fields that require qualified leaders. From health to law and everything in between, project managers are in demand. This list offers a look at 30 exciting careers paths with a degree in project management, from entry level to higher positions paying into six figures."

Jessica Bird presents UK is the world’s third most expensive place to buy petrol | posted at CarTaxBands.org, saying, "If you thought the price of gas was high in the US you should be glad that you are not living in the UK. The UK has the third highest price of gas in the world."

Erin Pavlina presents Believe It and Achieve It posted at Erin Pavlina - Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People, saying, "My twin sister and I started playing basketball when we were 10 years old. My father was elated as basketball was his favorite sport. He taught us all the basic skills and worked with us every weekend at the gym to improve our game, then he signed us up for a local community basketball league..."

Aliciaa Arnold presents The Ultimate Guide to Earning Your Doctorate Degree Online posted at Online Doctorate Degree, saying, "For students who are interested in furthering their education and have the desire to be considered an expert in their field, they go on to get their doctorate degree. But what holds some students back is the time that it takes to complete. But today, it is becoming more and more common and more widely accepted to complete a substantial portion of your doctorate degree online. This complete guide offers further information about how to complete a doctorate program online."

sizzling Beauty presents 25 Best Sites for Clinic and Hospital Reviews posted at Hospital Administration, saying, "Whether or not you have health insurance, healthcare can be costly for anyone. If you are sick or get hurt, you don't want to be treated somewhere with substandard care or extremely high costs. Luckily the internet offers a number of great resources for hospital and clinic reviews. These incredible sites offer reviews by anyone from experts with decades of experience to new and previous patients to ensure you find the best care for your money."

Jennifer Bardsley presents 25 Must-Have Software Applications for Web Designers | Designer City, USA posted at Designer City, USA, saying, "Web designers take a lot of pride in their work. In order to create and maintain their websites, incorporating the proper software applications is vital. Luckily, there are some amazing software apps for beginners as well as for more established designers. This list offers some great tools for web design, both free and for purchase options."

Sue Waters presents 20 Reliable Sites for the Home Auto Mechanic posted at Car Insurance Blog News, Tips, and Quotes, saying, "Visiting an auto repair shop can be a dreadful experience, especially if you know very little about how your car works."

Lisa Hood presents History?s 10 Most Famous Sibling Rivalries posted at ZenCollegeLife, saying, "In some cases, relationships between siblings change for the worse later in life — perhaps because of their work or business relationship — and thus become destined for failure."

Kate Croston presents 10 Reasons Social Media is Important to Politicians posted at Internet Service, saying, "Politicians follow wherever voters take them, and today’s voter spends a lot more time than ever before on social networking sites like Facebook. People watch less television, read fewer newspapers and magazines and hardly listen to the radio at all. Politicians get far less bang for the buck advertising on “mainstream media” than they used to, and they are turning toward social sites in increasing numbers. The primary purpose, of course, is to get themselves elected. Once in office, the next campaign starts immediately, and then the politicians do everything they can to get re-elected. There are more subtle internal machinations, but the upshot is that social media is here to stay, and politicians recognize this. Some of the reasons and reasons-within-reasons that social networking has become so important are listed here."

Abby Nelson presents The Risks Associated with Temporary Childcare posted at Nanny Classifieds, saying, "Working parents usually have regularly scheduled childcare for their kids, but there are situations that may require a temporary nanny or caregiver. They may be inbetween permanent day care, the child is sick and can’t attend school or the parents are taking a short vacation on their own. Whatever the reason, there are temporary childcare services available. However, before taking that step, be sure to know the risks involved."

Melanie Slaugh presents 10 Ways to Use Technology to Spy on Your Teen posted at Internet Service Providers, saying, "Teens have access to unprecedented amounts of technology, and the problem is, they usually know how to use it better than their parents. With sexting, cyberstalking, cyberbullying and internet predators in abundance, parents need to closely monitor what their teens are doing on the internet and beyond. The best way to do this is to use the newest technology available to spy on their teens. Kids may not appreciate it, but it’s important for parents to know what their teens are up to at this impressionable age when they don’t always make good decisions. Here are 10 ways to use technology to spy on your teen."

Melissa Delaney presents 10 Emergencies That Are Not So Bad With a Cell Phone posted at Wireless Internet Reviews, saying, "Millions of people like me have lived most of their lives without cell phones, and some of them still don’t own one. Somehow we managed to survive, but now I panic if I forget my phone when I leave the house. Mobile phones have become a common part of our everyday lives and have made many aspects of it much easier. They’re especially useful to have in emergency situations. Here are 10 emergencies that are not quite so bad with a cell phone in your possession."

Aewl presents Blogging Woes or WTF Have I Gotten Myself Into Now? | Reluctant-Rebel posted at Reluctant-Rebel.

Gloria Nilson presents 20 Stunning Infographics to Show How Climate Change Affects Ecosystems posted at Masters in Environmental Science, saying, "Whether or not you believe that climate change and global warming are happening, there is scientific research that shows that these changes are not only happening, but they're affecting our ecosystems. These stunning infographics will help you better understand these changes and the affects they have on ecosystems."

Rosa Wilson presents 10 Health Risks from Not Eating Enough posted at NonDiet.com, saying, "We all know that good health comes from proper rest, nutrition and exercise. Some people think that as long as they don’t starve themselves that they will be fine. But even if you are eating, and just not eating enough, you can suffer from a multitude of problems. Listed below you will find ten health risks from not eating enough."

Sara Dawkins presents Was Alice Nelson Really More of a Nanny? posted at NannyPro.com, saying, "People who are 40 and older are sure to remember the hit sit-com The Brady Bunch, and those who are younger than that have probably seen reruns in syndication or the movies produced after the original show left the air. The series was based on the blended family of a father with three boys and a mother with three girls. The father, Mike Brady (played by Robert Reed), marries the mother, Carol Martin (played by Florence Henderson), thus forming a family with six children all living together in one household. A key character in the series was Alice Nelson (played by Ann B. Davis) as the live-in housekeeper."

Tina Marconi presents 10 Things From My Childhood My Kids Will Never See | Babysitters posted at Babysitters, saying, "As each generation comes along and technology changes, items that were once common become obsolete. Changes in fashion and customs have also relegated things from our childhood to memories and pictures. I recall asking my parents about what some strange device was originally used for and my children have done the same. Although we have many antiques around the house, there are still some things from my childhood even my kids will probably never see."

Lisa Hood presents The 10 Best College Marching Bands of All Time posted at ZenCollegeLife, saying, "College marching bands have an important responsibility of entertaining crowds, boosting team spirit and keeping school traditions alive. Generally, schools stick to traditional marching styles, but have been known to use unique drill designs and creative musical arrangements to stand out from the others."

Tracy Miller presents 40 Essential Consumer Advocate Blogs posted at Insurancequotes,org, saying, "Businesses, generally speaking, exist for the sole purpose of making money. While many of the products and services they provide often actively benefit consumers, others put profit over their safety, health and overall well-being. Lucky for shoppers, loads of resources out there can help protect them from these unscrupulous and irresponsible companies."

SittingAround presents Teaching Charts to a 5 Year Old posted at SittingAround.com Blog, saying, "Parenting can be a challenge, sometimes though you get to watch your child learn something new and it's awesome."

Paul Taylor presents 10 Ways to Get Kids to Floss posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, "Most parents and babysitters do a good job when it comes to getting their children to brush their teeth, but sometimes flossing gets forgotten. Flossing your teeth is just as important to brushing. Listed below are ten ways to get kids to floss."

Donna Cullen presents 10 Types of Kisses and What They Mean When Dating posted at Top Dating Sites, saying, "The kiss can be a mysterious thing; one in need of interpretation, at times. This is especially true when you first start dating someone. There are many different types of kisses, and trying to determine what the other person is attempting to communicate, through the type of kiss they share with you, can be confusing at times. Perhaps these tips will help."

Laura Backes presents 10 Career Enhancing Social Networking Sites posted at DSL Service Providers, saying, "Social networking sites were originally created to connect people, but today’s sites do so much more. Everyone knows that successful careers are built on who you know. So, whether you’re looking for a new job or just wanting to move up in your field, these ten sites can help you move forward."

Kate Croston presents How Much is Internet Access Worth to You? posted at Internet Service, saying, "Less than three years ago poll results showed that 84% of young Germans, those between the ages of 19-29, would rather exist without their life-partner than their internet connection. How would you answer that question? Remember, your significant other may be standing right behind you."

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Video: SaBo-FX - Wet (Money for nothing 2011 remix)

Video: Flash mob at Copenhagen Central Station. Copenhagen Phil playing Ravel's Bolero.



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News..............

Doom update: 80 days left

Governor Perry and the Great Economics Debate

It is evident that having failed to bring forth the socialist utopia of their dreams through either the electoral or political process, that the left hopes once more to wage revolution via the "99 percent" ...

A state sponsored revolution ...

BLACKFIVE: Occupy Wall Street: Maoists

EagleSpeak​: New, Bigger Japanese Navy Helicopter Carrier

Occupy LA: “The bourgeoisi​e won’t go without violent means”

Wikileaks cable hints that Obama wanted to issue apology for Hiroshima

Obama Tells Advisers To Find How To Approve Stimulus Projects "Without Additional Congressional Authorization"

Tax havens: Is the tide turning?

How China is winning the school race

Spain banks downgraded by S&P; and Fitch

Kraken sea monster found? Researcher is mocked for theory

Cain finds himself the target at GOP debate

Biden says he's still on Obama's 2012 ticket

Viewpoint: Is the alcohol message all wrong?

"Horatius Wolf": Rep. Frank Wolf takes on Grover Norquist

Why Do American (Republican) Politicians Make Fools of Themselves in the Middle East?

SunPower: Twice as bad as Solyndra

Christian girl, 12, kidnapped, beaten until she converted to Islam and raped for eight months

Researcher​s trace the roots of Europe's Black Death plague

Obama team goes after 'brazen' Romney

Obama on jobs bill: We won't take no for an answer

Ex-Indiana Democratic Governor: Not My Signature on Obama Petition

Alec Baldwin Fund Tied to Wall Street, Big Oil

The GOP economics debate and the long haul

Nato success against Taliban in Afghanista​n 'may be exaggerate​d'

Rep. Posey Spokesman: Media Ridicule Stopping Us From Addressing Obama's Identity Fraud

Hostility between Iran and Saudi Arabia is going to get worse

Elderly suffer poor care in half of NHS hospitals

Libya: confusion surrounds 'capture' of Gaddafi's son

America warns nothing has been 'taken off the table' over alleged Iranian terror plot

Ryanair's new controversial cost cutting plan: one toilet per aircraft

Iran fails with space monkey launch

So what does the EU think farming is for?

10 things you didn't know about Bhutan

Tibet shocked by increase in monks setting themselves on fire

Syrian charged in US with spying on protesters

Dear Astronauts of the Space Station

Thursday Totty..........




Iran Rising, USA Retreating...............by Dan Friedman

Israel under Olmert blew two crucial opportunities to blunt Iran’s capacity to project power abroad. Both the 2006 Lebanon war and the Gaza war two years later were fought tentatively and incompetently and Israel allowed each to end indecisively. Thus Iranian clients Hezbollah and Hamas were left intact and instead of severing two of Iran’s tentacles, Israel permitted them both to get much stronger – as they are today. Who knows? Maybe one day Iran will let them play with one of its hydrogen bombs.

Iran's Botched Act of War in Washington

Dan Friedman
NYC

Media bias...................from Rico

Most have figured-out that there is considerable "media bias" thanks to the tingly-leg and openly fawning behavior of the slowly-dying MSM during the 2008 election campaign. You don't have to be an Ivy League professor to understand that journalists have a Leftist/"progressive" agenda and have abandoned all pretense of being objective, reporting facts, or being fair-and-balanced in favor of that agenda.
- Hmmmm, maybe it actually HELPS to not be from the Halls of Macadamia these days, since they have mainly become immersed in all things "red" and moved very far left towards everyone's favorite nuclear-free-zone, Berkeley.

Here is a good field-guide to media bias, if you still don't believe in it.

Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Bedtime Totty.........

al Quds Duds

Hot deets, fully crunk commentary and thinking out loud

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WTF!!!!! HoneyCups How To: Upgrade RAM

SFW but only just.........

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Video: Mountain Biker gets taken out by BUCK



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Not even close to PC..........

The wife suggested I get myself one of those penis enlargers .......
so I did....she's 21 and her name's Lucy

My girlfriend said she was leaving me due to my obsession with the
60's group The Monkees.

I thought she was joking ........ and then I saw her face

I got sacked last night from the Salvation Army soup kitchen,
ungrateful bleeders.
All I said was, 'hurry up for goodness sake, some of us have got homes
to go to!'

Christmas is like any other day for me, sitting at the table with a big fat bird
who doesn't gobble anymore.

Women should be like golf caddies, either holding your balls or
getting your bloody tee ready!

Got myself a new Jack Russell puppy, he's mainly black and brown with
a small white patch,
so I've called him Leicester…………………………


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