Open Thread - Friday, August 28, 2015
Submitted by NCTim on Fri, 08/28/2015 - 6:53amGreetings C99 pilgrims.
The state of affairs sure does produce anxiety.
Diaries
"Worse than Orwell'
Submitted by gjohnsit on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 3:57pm"The telescreen received and transmitted simultaneously. Any sound that Winston made, above the level of a very low whisper, would be picked up by it, moreover, so long as he remained within the field of vision which the metal plaque commanded, he could be seen as well as heard."
George Orwell, 1984
Evening Blues Preview 8-27-15
Submitted by joe shikspack on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 2:39pmThis evening's music features boogie-woogie piano player Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport.
Walter Lantz Cartoon - Cow Cow Boogie 1943
A possible solution to Europe's migrant crisis
Submitted by gjohnsit on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 10:55amThere is one nation in Europe that could use immigrants: Serbia.
Monsanto and the Monarch Butterlfy
Submitted by MarilynW on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 9:36am
Monsanto Years
You never know what the future holds in the shallow soil of Monsanto, Monsanto
The moon is full and the seeds are sown while the farmer toils for Monsanto, Monsanto
When these seeds rise they're ready for the pesticide
And Roundup comes and brings the poison tide of Monsanto, Monsanto
'We live in unpredictable times'
Submitted by shaharazade on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 6:00amGood morning everyone. My OT is a hodge podge of stories that I bookmarked. Some old and some new. They somehow tie together in my mind. Global volatility on every level has never in my lifetime been so apparent.
If'n ya want to......
Submitted by WheninRome on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 9:31pmyou can friend me on the Book of Face.
I mean if that's something you all do.
The Revenge of Deez Nuts
Submitted by gjohnsit on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 6:03pm
All it took was one popularity poll and suddenly everyone wants to get to know Deez Nuts.
Evening Blues Preview 8-26-15
Submitted by joe shikspack on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 12:24pmThis evening's music features r&b singer and sax player Bull Moose Jackson.
Greetings earthlings; I come in peace.
Submitted by burnt out on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 12:14pmA couple folks noticed the camera in my avatar and made the mistake of asking me if I'd mind sharing a few of my photos. They only had to twist my arm a little bit. I'm new to the site and probably not known by many here so thought that a photo essay might it be a pretty good way of introducing myself to those who don't know me.
