Open Thread: Monday, April 11, 2016
Submitted by enhydra lutris on Mon, 04/11/2016 - 7:00am
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Happy 4/11/16 |
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Today's number is 11 |
Like 7 and its multiples, 11 and its multiples generate fun fractions (more later) |
11 is the smallest positive integer with a 3 syllable name |
11 is the 5th prime and the smallest 2 digit prime |
If a number is divisible by 11, so is its reverse, for example: 165 and 561 |
if no 2 consecutive digits of a number add up to more than nine, then multiplying it by eleven generates a number which is the reverse of the product of the original number's reverse multiplied by 11. Example: 15 x 11=165 and 51 x 11 = 651 |
OK, deep breath |
11 goes into 99 exactly 9 times. As a result, the decimal expansion of any common fraction with 11 in the denominator will be a two digit infinite repeat. 1/11 = .09 repeated, 2/11 = .18 repeated, 3/11 = .27 repeated, 4/11 = .36 repeated, etc. The repeating 2 digits are multiples of the numerator and .09 for numerators less than 11. |
An 11 sided polygon is a hendecagon or an undecagon |
11 is significant in Thelema |
11 is a master number in Numerology |
11 is a come out win at craps |
11 is sodium |
There are 11 players per side on the field at one time in soccer, cricket, field hockey and US style football |
Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring", has 11 consecutive repetitions of the same chord. |
Spinal Tap's amplifiers go up to eleven |
There is a Grateful Dead song named "The Eleven" |
11 BCE was the Year of the Consulship of Tubero and Maximus |
Nero Claudius Drusus was victorious at the Battle of the Lupia River and then built fortresses at near Bonn, Dorsten, Haltern, and Oberaden |
11 CE was the Year of the Consulship of Lepidus and Taurus |
Artabanus III of the Arsacid Dynasty became ruler of Parthia |
On this date in | |
1919 | The I.L.O. was founded |
1945 | U.S. troops liberated Buchenwald |
1957 | The UK agreed to self-rule for Singapore |
1961 | Adolph Eichman’s trial began |
1968 | LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968 - quite a law, look it up |
1970 | Apollo 13 was launched |
1979 | Idi Amin was deposed |
Born this day in | |
1374 | Roger Mortimer, the 4th Earl of March. Richard the Second’s heir, figures in Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” --”But I will find him when he lies asleep, And in his ear I'll holla 'Mortimer!' Nay, I'll have a starling shall be taught to speak Nothing but 'Mortimer,' and give it him” |
1889 | Nick LaRocca, a trumpet player & bandleader |
1912 | John Levy, a bass player who became the first African American manager for pop and jazz musicians |
1930 | Anton LaVey, a controversial religionist |
Died this day in | |
1926 | Luther Burbank, a botanist who never lived in Burbank, CA |
2001 | Sandy Bull, a multi instrumentalist |
2006 | June Pointer, a singer, part of a sister act |
2007 | Kurt Vonnegut, an author |
Holidays, Holy Days, Feasts, Observances and such |
I declare this to be “Invent Your Own Holiday Day” |
So it looks like we gots ... Nick LaRocca, John Levy Sandy Bull June Pointer
Nick La Rocca |
John Levy |
Sandy Bull |
June Pointer: |
OK, it is an open thread, so go for it
When this posts I’ll still be be at El Capitan State Beach, don’t know if there’s any phone reception there or not, so I might or might not drop in. All the same, play nicely among yourselves.
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Good morning el and c99ers....
Proof that a leopard never changes its spots.
"Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich."--Napoleon
Morning, dkmich. Aren'T cameras fun.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Good Morning EL and 99%'ers!
I am just recovering from the weekend of the cyclists here at gulfgal's B & B. Everyone left yesterday and today is clean up and recovery day.![Blum 3](https://caucus99percent.com/sites/all/modules/smiley/packs/kolobok/blum3.gif)
Do I hear the sound of guillotines being constructed?
“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." ~ President John F. Kennedy
The endorsements just keep rolling in for Hellery.
How does she do it?
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Donnie The #ShitHole Douchebag. Fake Friend to the Working Class. Real Asshole.
Hey, gg. Make sure that recovery includes relaxing
with the beverage of your choice.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Thanks EL! (n/t)
Do I hear the sound of guillotines being constructed?
“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." ~ President John F. Kennedy
Bernie rally in Binghamton New York - live stream
Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/wHAwWDC3jKw
Donnie The #ShitHole Douchebag. Fake Friend to the Working Class. Real Asshole.
thanks
Jim Hightower on now (he's hilarious, keep in mind Im an east coaster living in Texas for 30 years!)
Having that go on today 60 miles from me.
I decided that doors open 7AM did not work for me. But nice to hear the event, so good. They had me at Berninton! And then fracking (the most informed region in the US). What a stage-set!
Somewhere in his speech I realized that the use of "we" in other speeches by others was almost an honorific. Or the royal usage. With Sanders, it is us.
I know to never want to be in the card section behind. I could not keep up with being appropriately correct-level expressive.
Hey! my dear friends or soon-to-be's, JtC could use the donations to keep this site functioning for those of us who can still see the life preserver or flotsam in the water.
Yeah, that's a tad early for me too.
A tweeter said they filled the venue with overflow crowd outside. Let's see what gets scheduled when he comes to CT. I'd like to go, but hopefully it's later in the day.
Yeah the "card section", I wonder how they pick those people. Definitely selected to send a subliminal message.
Donnie The #ShitHole Douchebag. Fake Friend to the Working Class. Real Asshole.
My good buds in World Ecology
are at the Bernie scene in Binghamton!
"If genocide is not a deal-breaker for you, there is something wrong with you." - Nick Cruse
Thank.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
It's good news
Bad News: It's the New Good News
Heading out to thecoast.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
sometimes
when you are in Star Trek, a creature will leap on you to suck all the sodium out of your body.
"The Eleven" references the song's time signature, 11/8, and is the product of multiple and recurrent violations of the nation's narcotics laws.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFhgC3ODfYU]
Good tune. Jerry for Bernie's VP!!
A bit surprised none of the Dead have come out to endorse Bernie. But then, I think Obama was the only time they publicly endorsed a candidate and that worked out soooo well.![Wink](https://caucus99percent.com/sites/all/modules/smiley/packs/kolobok/wink.gif)
Donnie The #ShitHole Douchebag. Fake Friend to the Working Class. Real Asshole.
I got my taxes paid this AM, and back into my own shock lesson
I have a tragic money-sucking trainwreck happening within a few hours' drive and from lack of better oversight by me (those few hours, lake effect snows, broken arm, dying dog) it has spun out. That was my retirement nest egg!!.
Over the "poor me". I attempt to find my way through enemies, clueless allies and now a Contractor who will not return emails. I want no phone conversations, best everything has an electronic tag with him. And I am a non-citizen to-boot.
Some time later, two power outages, and at least this draft is still here. Yay! Sorry for the personal spew. Never again.
Hey! my dear friends or soon-to-be's, JtC could use the donations to keep this site functioning for those of us who can still see the life preserver or flotsam in the water.
Morning
I have to run off to work soon!!!
Just wanted to share that yesterday me and my 23 yr old son went to a Barnstorm for Bernie. Was held at a grange hall here in Tigard, Oregon. We signed up to phone bank and register voters since OR is a closed primary state (you must be registered as a dem or a rep).
Oh and I just saw this... -- SPRINGSTEEN cancels NC show
“To my mind, it’s an attempt by people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all of our citizens to overturn that progress. Right now, there are many groups, businesses, and individuals in North Carolina working to oppose and overcome these negative developments. Taking all of this into account, I feel that this is a time for me and the band to show solidarity for those freedom fighters. As a result, and with deepest apologies to our dedicated fans in Greensboro, we have canceled our show scheduled for Sunday.” — Bruce Springsteen, canceling a North Carolina show because of the state’s ...
"Love One Another" ~ George Harrison
Terrorist don't have reasons to strike
unless they attack someone else.
Um, well
I will agree that US Imperialist misadventures in the ME has fanned the anti-US flames that are used for ISIS recruiting. US foreign policy sucks. I concede that.
But, I'm not ready to equate ISIS with righteous freedom fighters. They rape captured women as their "religious right". Behead anyone who will not convert to their tortured version of Islam. etc etc. Not the righteous characteristics I look for in my freedom fighters.
Donnie The #ShitHole Douchebag. Fake Friend to the Working Class. Real Asshole.
The point isn't whether they are freedom fighters
The point is whether they have a valid grievance.
If so, then perhaps we can avoid giving them that reason to strike out.
I am all for the US getting the Hell out of the ME.
Like yesterday. Obama's greatest failure was not ending our involvement in the ME -- although he probably thinks it's his greatest achievement.
Donnie The #ShitHole Douchebag. Fake Friend to the Working Class. Real Asshole.
This is why people don’t trust Hillary
This is why people don’t trust Hillary: How a convenient reversal on gun control highlights her opportunism
"We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."
Klamath River dams going down
http://www.cbc.ca/news/aboriginal/decision-to-tear-down-4-hydroelectric-...
Stay on track. Stay in lane. Don't throw rocks.
Democracy Spring sit-in at the US Capitol - live stream
[video:https://youtu.be/FvpgHGpQYFo]
from the Real News Network
I see they are arresting protesters
for protesting for a return to Democracy. The Irony is sublime.
Donnie The #ShitHole Douchebag. Fake Friend to the Working Class. Real Asshole.
yes, I think some celebrities are expected to come
by the end of the week to make it more visible. These arrests are always anticipated and organized, so nobody who gets arrested, actually is surprised about it. They want it that way to make a statement.
After nearly a month straight of writing...
I'm taking a bit of a break.
Just need to relax a bit. Got messages from my kids teacher that my son didn't get the part in the play he wanted, so I have to deal with THAT fallout. Oy. Looks like I have to have the "REAL" actor talk with him about the fact that it ISN'T fair, and you will always lose out to the kid with the perfect teeth and flavor of the month looks. Remember Gary Oldman, and do the best performances you can. REAL performers will give you the respect you deserve...
Been talking with a few people around here. Apparently people have been turning up at the hospital for dehydration, because this epidemic of Norovirus around here is THAT bad. Suddenly very glad to be on my feet and better without having to see a doctor. (Yes, I'm an old Luddite, but I'd rather not see a doctor unless my life is in danger.)
I do not pretend I know what I do not know.
Will you at least hang out in the bleachers, dmw?
I'd be honored to share the back row with you, man.
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Not going anywhere...
Just not going to push myself to write EVERY day.
This site is important to me.![Smile](https://caucus99percent.com/sites/all/modules/smiley/packs/kolobok/smile.gif)
I do not pretend I know what I do not know.
George Clooney and Christian Bale won Best Supporting Actor
sometimes we don't have to have the lead role. And if your kid wanted the plum support role and didn't get it, well there've been plenty of magnificent cameos in the history of plays and movies.
He wanted the lead...
Course I have explained to him many times about it, and it's his first major audition.
So, you know, hard to have the talk with him, but he NEEDS to hear it. (From what I understand he's have 3 lines, which is a lot bigger than MY first role. I had to share a narrator role with another kid who was on drugs half the time...)
I do not pretend I know what I do not know.
who's his favorite actor?
I bet whoever it is started with a very small part. Good luck!
try to enjoy your break and enjoy the fact that you have
kids to distract you from the virtual life. Take care, I enjoyed your writing. Thanks.
Probably only a couple days...
And of course i'm still going to do the Sunday OT, because that's a joy for my Saturday night.
I do not pretend I know what I do not know.
What everybody else said, deet...
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Truthdigger Chris Hedges talks truth again -
The Wages of Sin
This may just be the push
that Senator Warren needs to cast her lot with Bernie....
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Just Joined Republicans to Declare War on Elizabeth Warren
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First Nations News
I think Warren and Sanders
are the last two real progressives left in the Dem party. Time for a New Progressive Party.
Donnie The #ShitHole Douchebag. Fake Friend to the Working Class. Real Asshole.
I need to donate
to Tim Canova, the man running against DWS for her seat. Debbie has to go!
This video is great and not quite what you would expect...
...from the title. The Facebook version is closing in on 5,000,000 views. The YouTube version needs to go viral, too. Watch it and share it.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bS7JbIii3Y]
Caucus 1 Percent
You'll find the members of Caucus 1 Percent in Panama, maybe?