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Celebrate The Year 5771 With 20 Hot Jewish Girls

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Celebrate The Year 5771 With 20 Hot Jewish Girls

Rosh Hashanah doesn't have any splashy customs like the other Jewish holidays. There's no fasting, like there is for Yom Kippur. Or Menorah lighting, like on Hanukkah. And a seat isn't left for Elijah, like it is on Passover. Still, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a pretty big deal. Especially since it marks the beginning of the year 5771, which is somewhat unfathomable on our Gregorian calendar. So we decided to spice up Rosh Hashanah the only way we know how: with a list of the 20 hottest Jewish women we could cull from the ranks of the famous. Read on to check out — in no particular order — the most choice of the chosen people. And use the comment section to point out any comely Jews we neglected to mention. http://www.asylum.com/2010/09/10/hot-jewish-girls/ added by: onemalefla

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Libertarians fight to break cycle of battered gay voter syndrome

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Libertarians fight to break cycle of battered gay voter syndrome

Like abused spouses who keep returning to their aggressors, gay voters keep handing their votes to the Democrats who abuse them. The Libertarian Party (LP) wants to break this self-destructive behavior and offers LGBT voters a better alternative. LP Chairman Mark Hinkle said, “Exit polls indicate that Democrats get over 70% of LGBT votes in federal elections. Those voters must really love the Democrats' rhetoric, because they certainly aren't seeing any action. “President Obama and the Democrats had almost a year of complete control of the federal government: the Presidency, the House, and a filibuster-proof 60 votes in the Senate. They could have repealed 'don't ask don't tell.' They could have gotten rid of the Defense of Marriage Act. But they didn't do either of those things. That's a complete and total betrayal of all the promises they made to gay and lesbian voters for years. “After a carefully orchestrated failure in the Senate, the Democrats are now blaming Republicans for blocking the repeal of 'don't ask don't tell.' Of course, three Democrats just voted against it too, including Majority Leader Harry Reid. Reid claims he voted for procedural reasons, but the whole situation seems calculated to look like they're trying to help, while making sure they don't actually help.” Unlike the Democratic and Republican Parties, the Libertarian Party believes that gays and lesbians deserve equal treatment under the law. LP Executive Director Wes Benedict added, “The Libertarian Party neither supports nor opposes gay relationships. Libertarians are black, white, young, old, straight, gay, Christian, atheist, yuppie, hippie, rich, poor, greedy, generous, eccentric and just plain average. Though their backgrounds and lifestyles are diverse, they are united on the principle of minimum government and maximum freedom.” The LP Platform states: “1.3 Personal Relationships Sexual orientation, preference, gender, or gender identity should have no impact on the government's treatment of individuals, such as in current marriage, child custody, adoption, immigration or military service laws. Government does not have the authority to define, license or restrict personal relationships. Consenting adults should be free to choose their own sexual practices and personal relationships.” The Libertarian Party has 21 candidates for U.S. Senate and 170 candidates for U.S. House in the upcoming November 2010 elections. For more information, or to arrange an interview, call LP Executive Director Wes Benedict at 202-333-0008 The LP is America's third-largest political party, founded in 1971. The Libertarian Party stands for free markets and civil liberties. You can find more information on the Libertarian Party at our website. http://www.lp.org/news/press-releases/libertarians-fight-to-break-cycle-of-batte… added by: shanklinmike

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Stephen Colbert To Testify Before Congress On Immigration

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Stephen Colbert To Testify Before Congress On Immigration

From the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/22/stephen-colbert-testify-congress-immigr… Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert will be testifying before Congress on Friday about immigration during a hearing called “Protecting America's Harvest.” Colbert will be appearing with United Farm Workers (UFW) President Arturo S. Rodriguez before the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. In August, the comedian spent a day working at a corn and vegetable farm in New York state after Rodriguez appeared on his show to discuss UFW's “Take Our Jobs” campaign. The effort was intended to debunk the theory that undocumented immigrants are taking jobs away from American citizens and highlight the fact the nation's food supply is dependent on these farm workers. “Farm workers are ready to welcome citizens and legal residents who wish to replace them in the field,” said the UFW site. “We will use our knowledge and staff to help connect the unemployed with farm employers.” According to a UFW press release, since the effort launched, “more than three million people have visited the campaign web site, www.takeourjobs.org . Of those visitors, 8,600 have expressed an interest in seeking employment as farm workers. Despite the numbers, only seven people have taken the UFW up on its offer to take a job in agriculture.” The “Take our Jobs” episode covering Colbert's day in the fields will air on “The Colbert Report” tonight, Sept. 22. It will also feature an interview with Rep. Zoe Lofregn (D-Calif.) on immigration reform. On Thursday, agricultural workers will be visiting congressional offices on Capitol Hill to lobby for the AgJOBS bill, which would grant undocumented farm workers currently in the United states the right to earn legal status by continuing to work in agriculture. According to The Daily Caller, Colbert will be appearing “in character,” and some Republicans are upset that he will be at the hearing because it may “make light of a serious issue.” added by: BRAVATRAVELS

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The Anticipatron: Buried, You Again

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on The Anticipatron: Buried, You Again

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Where Were They Then: <br> Ryan Reynolds

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Where Were They Then: <br> Ryan Reynolds

Sure, you may recognize the star of Buried now, but do you know where Ryan Reynolds was in 1993?

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Where Were They Then: <br> Ryan Reynolds

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Bowflex exercise machine takes the life of a student

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Bowflex exercise machine takes the life of a student

Bowflex exercise machine takes the life of a student Bowflex exercise machine and called 911. His parents were performing CPR on Justin Butler added by: mky786

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Durham Libertarians oppose street bond

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Durham Libertarians oppose street bond

Durham libertarians are urging city residents to vote no on the street bond referendum that will appear on the November ballot. “Durham is already more than $400 million in debt and the mayor wants to add to that burden,” said Matt Drew, Durham Libertarian Party chair. He said that yearly debt payments are $50 million and $15 million of that is just in interest. City officials estimate that debt-service payments on the proposed $20 million bond would add 0.76 cents per $100 of assessed value to the city's fiscal 2011-12 property tax rate. That would add $11.40 to the tax bill for a $150,000 house. The money is supposed to help clear a backlog of street repairs, according to city officials. This is not the first street bond issue put before Bull City voters. Another $20 million street bond passed with a overwhelming 74 percent of the vote in 2007, but none of that money has actually been spent yet. Drew questions why the city is borrowing money to fund basic infrastructure, yet giving away millions of dollars in corporate welfare. “While the city is funding basic services through debt, the city council just voted to hand over $4.2 million dollars in corporate welfare to Greenfire (a private developer) to build a hotel,” Matt Drew said. Drew was only one of two people who spoke against the Greenfire welfare grant at the public hearing September 20. “Somehow we can find dollars in our budget to pad corporate profits, but not for road construction,” he said. “That’s just wrong. It’s setting the stage for even more borrowing to fund basic city services in the future.” In addition to increasing taxes earlier this year, he said that the city council is going to increase taxes again to pay for this bond. “Ask yourself: do these tax increases ever go away once the bond is paid off,” he said. He said that the city council just needs to make the hard decisions, set priorities and pay for the repairs from the general fund. “Voters should send the council the message that we’re tired of living beyond our means, and that we should be paying for basic services once instead of twice through interest,” Drew said. http://www.examiner.com/libertarian-in-raleigh/durham-llibertarians-oppose-stree… added by: shanklinmike

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Mapping Stereotypes: Yanko Tsvetkov Puts Our Stereotypes on Map

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Mapping Stereotypes: Yanko Tsvetkov Puts Our Stereotypes on Map

Bulgarian graphic designer and illustrator Yanko Tsvetkov has revealed seven maps of Europe reproducing what he saw as stereotypes that different nations have about European countries. http://www.theblogismine.com/2010/09/21/mapping-stereotypes-yanko-tsvetkov-puts-… added by: theblogismine

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Obama’s Defense Plan: “We Can Absorb a Terrorist Attack”

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Obama’s Defense Plan: “We Can Absorb a Terrorist Attack”

Do you think that we can absorb a terrorist attack? We shouldn't have too! added by: galwayman

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Don’t Be A Hater, It’s Making You Sad

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Don’t Be A Hater, It’s Making You Sad

Watch out, what you say about others may actually be like holding a mirror to yourself. A recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology examined “perceiver effects,” a tendency for people to view others as having the same personality and motives as they do. Your IQ, your gender, and your attitude may reveal more about your own personality than you think. Three separate studies were conducted on college undergraduates to determine the extent that personal characteristics affect a person’s perception of other people. Research participants with positive perceptions of others were more likely to be satisfied with their own life. They were less likely to be depressed. Plus, the study participants who liked people, had a greater sense of fitting in. Interestingly, the “positive perceivers” had a lower desire to have power over others, less fear of being in a position of power, and lower sense of misusing power or being socially dominant. When it comes to viewing themselves, the positive people typically described themselves as happy too. On the flip side, those with negative perceptions of others were more likely to judge others as more extraverted, less agreeable, and less emotionally stable. The researchers found “negative perceivers” were also more likely to experience bouts of the “blues.” It gets more interesting. Those with higher GPA, SAT scores and IQ scores view others as “less open to experience” and less conscientiousness. Brainiacs, however, did tend to rate other people as more agreeable. Additionally, the women in the study, more so than men, were more likely to rate others positively. Women also had a tendency to judge others as more extraverted, conscientious, and open to experience. The findings aren’t conclusive or definitive, but they are intriguing. Yes, the “perceiver effects” study was small and not the best reflection of every day society. Nor does it fully support the idea that a person’s perception is only related to their personality or disposition. Perceiver effects may in fact be self-perpetuated. Viewing others positively allows a person to become friendlier to others, and other people respond in kind. It’s also very likely that the opposite true: perceiving others negatively may initiate a vicious cycle for others to behave negatively, which in turn leads to a confirmation of a person’s original perception. Think about that the next time you perceive others. Happy Perceiving! added by: singrrr

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