September 1, 2012

Just a PSA: the DNC has launched a new mobile app for the Convention

It's the official DNC app, done jointly with the Charlotte Observer. It's available from iTunes and Google Play, and also at the link below:

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/08/07/3436627/dnc-organizers-launch-mobile-app.html

There are features for those going to the convention, and for those who are not. It won't be fully active until Tuesday, but I just downloaded it to check it out a bit anyway. Looks interesting, I can imagine that especially for those going, it could be a very big help, with maps and local info, and even tools for scheduling where one should be and when.

As of now it already shows info about speakers and there are blog entries and news releases etc. And there's a social media tab for Twitter and Facebook which is active. I thought some others here might enjoy checking it out too, as I am. Those DUers who are going, I hope it's helpful and have a great time!

August 31, 2012

Olbermann tweeted this morning... "Bain Bailout = Ballgame. See ya, Mitt."

President Obama tweeted a link to it, too:
"Rolling Stone: Mitt Romney secured millions in a federal bailout for Bain while paying big bonuses to executives."

I think Mittster is toast.

August 28, 2012

The Jackson Browne song, "For Everyman".

from the lyrics:

"I'm waiting here for Everyman,
Don't aske me if he'll show -- I don't know... "

I joined during the '08 election, so this summer is like deja vu all over again.

August 27, 2012

Tasmin Archer, "Sleeping Satellite" (1992).

I blame you for the moonlit sky
And the dream that died
With the Eagle's flight
I blame you for the moonlit nights
When I wonder why
Are the Seas still dry?
Don't blame this sleeping satellite

Did we fly to the moon too soon?
Did we squander the chance?
In the rush of the race
The reason we chase is lost in romance
And still we try
To justify the waste
For a taste of man's greatest adventure

I blame you for the moonlit sky
And the dream that died
With the Eagle's flight
I blame you for the moonlit nights
When I wonder why
Are the Seas still dry?
Don't blame this sleeping satellite

Have we lost what it takes to advance?
Have we peaked too soon?
If the world is so green
Then why does it scream under a blue moon?
We wonder why
If the earth's sacrificed
For the price of it's greatest treasure

I blame you for the moonlit sky
And the dream that died
With the Eagle's flight
I blame you for the moonlit nights
When I wonder why
Are the Seas still dry?
Don't blame this sleeping satellite

And when we shoot for the stars,
What a giant step!
Have we got what it takes
To carry the weight of this concept?
Or pass it by, like a shot in the dark,
Miss the mark with a sense of adventure

I blame you for the moonlit sky
And the dream that died
With the Eagle's flight
I blame you for the moonlit nights
When I wonder why
Are the Seas still dry?
Don't blame this sleeping satellite

August 23, 2012

Malmsteen - Judas, Devil In Disguise

August 16, 2012

A theme song for Ann Romney (and Mittens too, for that matter).

In a way, it's too good for them -- because I like the song, But it does seem to fit them and their followers.

Echo and the Bunnymen, "Bring On the Dancing Horses"

Jimmy Brown
Made of stone
Charlie Clown
No way home
Bring on the dancing horses
Headless and all alone
Shiver and say the words
Of every lie you've heard
First I'm gonna make it
Then I'm gonna break it
Till it falls apart
Hating all the faking
And shaking while I'm breaking
Your brittle heart

Billy stands
All alone
Sinking sand
Skin and bone
Bring on the dancing horses
Wherever they may roam
Shiver and say the words
Of every lie you've heard
First I'm gonna make it
Then I'm gonna break it
Till it falls apart
Hating all the faking
And shaking while I'm breaking
Your brittle heart

Brittle heart
Brittle heart
Brittle heart
And my little heart
Goes

Jimmy Brown
Made of stone
Charlie Clown
No way home
Bring on the headless horses
Wherever they may roam
Shiver and say the words
Of every lie you've heard
First I'm gonna make it
Then I'm gonna break it
Till it falls apart
Hating all the faking
And shaking while you're breaking
My brittle heart
Brittle heart
Brittle heart
And our little heart
Goes

Bring on the new messiah
Wherever he may roam
Bring on the new messiah
Wherever he may roam
Bring on the new messiah
Wherever he may roam
Bring on the new messiah
Wherever he may roam

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I never would've guessed that we'd ever have a Presidential nominee who would be known for the phrase "dancing horses". That sums it up for me.

July 25, 2012

Two that never get old for me...

June 30, 2012

How about a Non-Joiners' Group?

Mavericks and lone wolves need a home too, ya know.

Nobody would join of course, but just post ad hoc.

June 27, 2012

There is a sort of quasi-legal maxim, "truth is a defense".

The statement is true. So are you saying that we should not be allowed to comment on anyone's looks, good or bad? Or was it said in a sexist way, if so, how should it have been said?

This sort of thing quickly becomes "how many angels can dance on the head of a pin". In other words, absurd slicing and dicing of minutiae toward the end result of no worthwhile purpose.

All it does is force people to think up obtuse ways to say the obvious. This is not a children's site and that is a waste of time and thought.

The fact is, the rules as they are are perfectly fine for everyone else except HoF, and they have their own special place to have things just as they want them. We in the community at large have nowhere to have them and their never-ending demands out of our face, and it's about time some consideration was given to that.

I am a woman too. I am tired of being subjected to HoF. If they REALLY want peace, this is NOT the way to get it. In fact, I'm quite sure there will be a super big stink if they proceed with this. So I guess we'll know what they really want when we see if they push this further or not. My suggestion would be to drop it, and let well enough alone before it goes too far.

June 26, 2012

A minor change request / suggestion

At the bottom left corner of an OP there is a button to click marked "Thread Info". This show stats of various kinds, including "Recommendations".

Could it also include the number of people trashing the thread? It's a small thing, but if it isn't too much trouble to create, it could be interesting to see among the other info there.

The thought occurred to me as I was trashing a few today just to get them out of my way -- on subjects that I know I'm not going to comment on or read.

No biggie, just a thought. Thanks.