I really like the look of this one. Tell me what you think.

Next time we all get together it won’t be the Outer Banks. Instead look towards the mountains for our next gathering. This place rules.

I have never been a fan of public displays of affection any way. Finally, a sensible culture that has the courage to ban such gestures.

Exactly.

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Didn’t know what fennel was until I picked some up at Whole Foods today. I prepared a pork dish with fennel. Its like an onion but with a subtle licorice taste. It was delicious in the dish.

Mohammed, from Iraq the Model writes:

If we look at how the media handles the situation we’ll find something like this almost everywhere;

Dozens killed, scores wounded in attacks suggest failure of security measures…

It’s as if the speaker here wants to only emphasize the defect in security measures in a way that honestly angers and disgusts me.
When shall they realize, if ever, that we are dealing with brutal crimes against humanity, a genocide against the people of Iraq? Why don’t people talk about the cruelty of the crimes and expose the obvious goals of the terrorists behind the crimes?

Isn’t it everyone’s duty to expose the criminals, describe their sick ways and purposes and alert the world about the danger?

Where are the media when terrorists use chlorine poisonous gas, acids, and ball bearings to kill and hurt more and more civilians in utter disregard to all written and unwritten laws, ethics and values?
I understand it’s the duty of the media to practice scrutiny over the work of governments but isn’t it equally their duty to expose criminals and their evil deeds?

This opinion piece defines gongos as government organized non-government organizations. The point the author is trying to make is that governments are attempting to influence other nations by clandestinely supporting non-government organizations. To rectify the problem the author advocates the development of a board that review and certify that NGO’s are in fact not controlled by a government.

This argument reminded me of previous discussions I’ve had with Darwin regarding charity. I have argued that most of our taxed money that goes to welfare programs should be returned to the taxpayer. The hope is that most taxpayers, knowing the government is no longer looking out for the poor well take a portion of their returned money and donate it to charities who will provide for the indigent. His response has been to argue that we can’t trust charities and that some might swindle money from the taxpayers.

In similar fashion to certifying NGOs I would favor some kind of board that would review charities. The board should not have the force of law, meaning that those charities that fail to meet certain criteria should not be forcibly shut down but rather are legally obligated to insure each prospective donor is aware of the board’s disapproval. I believe such a system would satisfy Darwin’s compliant of taxpayer money being swindled away while at the same time enable free markets pressure to find the most effective means for helping the less fortunate.

Another great editorial by a fantastic writer.

Eventually they figured they could spend months knocking on doors in rural Vermont and New Hampshire and seeing nothing for their pains but cranky guys in plaid leveling both barrels through the screen door. So even these idiots worked it out: Where’s the nearest place around here where you’re most likely to encounter gullible defenseless types who have foresworn all means of resistance? Answer: Dartmouth College. So they drove over the Connecticut River, rang the doorbell, and brutally murdered a couple of well-meaning liberal professors.

Enableate’s look for April is finished. My brother is going to love this style the best!!!!

Additionally I put up some more wallpapers.