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Hate has no boundries. I think we need to think like a child more. Watch toddlers dance and have fun.

This is way too radical and dangerous for our troops in the Middle East. Rev. Terry Jones, the leader of a small Florida church which adopts anti-Islam philosophy says he is determined to go through with his plan to burn copies of the Qu'ran on September 11 in an international 'Burn-a-Koran Day', despite pressure from the White House, religious leaders and other people across the world to call it off. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called the planned event 'distrustful and disgraceful' means of marking the 9/11 tragedy. Muslim cleric Mohammad Mukhtar in Afghanistan said that, if the burning is carried on, Americans 'will be killed wherever they are seen', while others expressed similar fears that it could trigger violence across the world.

Now, that is a literally million dollar idea. That includes all branches, department heads, political appointees, etc... What are your suggestions for the private sector? Small businesses and community banks? Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail us now. We are on a mission from God to save our Country. I love NPR. Read this and get back with me. http://www.npr.org/t...oryId=129712761 Adding It Up: How Much Tax Does A Taxpayer Pay? Harlan and Tess Milkove, who met during their freshman year of college, are both 26 years old and both work as engineers. They own a home in Stratford, and they have an 8-month-old son, Ethan. A gas station near their home offers the first glimpse at their tax picture: Harlan Milkove pulls his car in to fill up the tank, and 12 1/2 gallons later, his receipt says he spent $44.91. "They don't break out the taxes from that," he says. Connecticut residents pay 60.3 cents per gallon in state and federal gas taxes. For the Milkoves, who use about 1,200 gallons a year, that adds up to just over $700. But that's a small piece of the big picture; there are many more taxes to tally. At home, Milkove spreads tax returns, receipts and various bills on the dining room table. He pulls out his laptop, where he tracks the family's spending. "This looks scary, but it's very organized," he says. The table is buried. Tess flees to the living room. We tally up state and federal income tax, social security and Medicare taxes using data from their 2009 returns. These taxes, taken out of their paychecks each month, account for more than three-quarters of the Milkoves' tax burden. The property tax on their home comes to just under $5,000. And in Connecticut, they also have to pay property tax on their two cars. "Car tax due is $433.84, and Tess' is $395.52," Milkove says, reading from the bills. "It's like an extra car payment for each car — comes out pretty close." Milkove is one of those people who carefully tracks just about every dollar spent, so we're able to get a good picture of how much sales tax they pay in a year. We look at spending for the first six months of 2010 and double it. Aside from groceries and clothing, most purchases are taxed at 6 percent. The sales tax grand total for the year is $400. They don't smoke, but if they did, they'd pay more than $4 a pack in taxes. They do drink, a little. We figure they pay about $65 a year in alcohol excise taxes. The Milkoves are going on a couple of short vacations, so we add in hotel taxes, rental car taxes and about $85 worth of taxes on just two round-trip plane tickets. Then we dig into their phone bills and find yet more taxes. "There's a public safety communications surcharge, county sales tax, state telecom excise tax," Milkove says, reading from his phone bill. The cell phone and home phone bills both are about 20 percent tax. "That's kind of disgusting," he says after doing the math. But an entire year's worth of telecom taxes doesn't even add up to 1 percent of the family's tax total. "People get very frustrated at taxes that are relatively small compared to big taxes," says Gerald Prante, an economist at the Tax Foundation, a Washington-based tax-tracking think tank. "I mean, if you look at this list," he says, looking at the tax tally that Milkove came up with, "everything is chump change compared to the federal income tax. "Taxes he's bearing directly, this is a pretty comprehensive list," Prante says. But there are other taxes that people pay indirectly. When the Tax Foundation looks at this larger picture, it finds that Americans on average pay 28 percent of their income to taxes — though it varies widely by income. The Milkoves, it turns out, are paying just over 24 percent. After doing all of the math, Harlan Milkove seems more tired than anything else. "It's not fun. I wouldn't recommend it," he says. "You wasted an evening, and it just ticks you off."

Vince needs to be the voice of "Made in America." The Slap Chop is an effective marketing tool at bringing down an opponent

Dr. Hawking, I am thankful that the Creator has given me the gift of awareness of great minds like yours. I humbly wish to follow a similar path that benefits all. Knowledge is our Virgil to better understanding existence. I do not claim to a physicist. But, I do love good stories. I love people like Rudy Rucker, who backs each of his tales with an equation. I am also a person of nostalgia that takes times to smell the roses and follow traditions. I watch "Its a Wonderful Life" every year and listen to the wisdom of seniors. I do believe that we can create anchor points to different points in space. The question for you is whether we can go back in time. At this point I believe we can view it, but not travel to it. The Hopi believes each individual has their own time and space they are actually living in. When you move away from one point of the stream, you become part of another. There are times when you can hop back and fourth between starting and finishing points. But, as you distance yourself there is only the trail of media that you see. I think some points want to be connected to everything. And there are points that do not like to observed and stay in isolation. The power between these points is always equal. When points follow the same direction, the stream becomes wider. Points at the edge some time take other directions. The question is whether these points are truly disconnected. The understanding of Creation and Dealth are disconnections of reality. Embracing them is truly a leap of Faith. Some view them both as an equation. Big Bang and Black Holes. Einstein's theory that connects them. Your theory endlessly divides them. I believe that my Creator is the Alpha and Omega. My Creator is mover and the moved. My Creator is the Architect that designed a Creation of Laws and Chaos to Better itself. Evolution of the physical and conceptual realities are not always by chance. There are many ideas of Beauty and Love, Peace and Harmony, Morals and Ethics, Justice and Judgment for individuals to follow. I have a general understanding for the methods you take to come to your conclusion, that there is not Creator to Creation. But, I do question your motivation. Are you looking for God? Or are you looking for Nothing? Something other than God.? Many look for the grail that brings everything to existence. Many do not understand the risk of Faust. The Atomic Age of self without responsibility. Is it in our DNA to want glory?

Welcome to the Multiverse The Crisis of Infinite Earths

I am listening to Blister in the Sun by the Violent Femmes.

I actually really like that idea. Mutual respect is key. My father was a Deacon in the Catholic Church. But, I remember him going to quite a number of Ecumenical meetings where religious leaders and regular folk could create a dialogue. He found it quite beneficial in writing his sermons. I really think that many people now don't value the view points of others anymore. I remember my dad telling me that the Internet will first be geo targeted web sites and move on to more subjective discourse. Meaning that people will move towards places that fit their way of thinking. That is why it is important that community buildings and centers need to be designed to facilitate better communication between cultures. Thanks Human. I will pass on that thought.

We need Manufacturing Reform. Here is a message my buddy sent to me.

The United States is now completely reliant on China on the manufacture of rare earth metals. Read the reports. rareearth.pdf REEGSC.pdf

Not everything. We still make some fine products. The key is asking the store owner if they buy American Made products. If Walmart does not watch out. They will be out of business in less than 10 years. They go against the principles of its founder. Small business going to eat away at them little by little. Look at how Amazon has grown. Look at Ebay. Consumer evolution is coming. China makes fine products, but they do not support fair trade. They also do not support worker rights like here. Manufacturers that I talk to say the American worker has to accept $10 per hour wages. Are you willing to get paid $10 per hour? That is what people pay migrant workers here in America. Sometimes less, sometimes more. The price for developing goods in China is about $3 per hour. The production company gets the right to use your concept or design if you decide to move production outside China.

Just got this letter from the China I will let everyone know how this plays out.

Redskins looked decent for awhile in the first half. If not for a trick play and a missed field goal there first team would have tied the Ravens. Albert Haynesworth looked worthless during the second half. To make it worse, he blasted Shanahan at the post game conference. He makes TO look like a saint and a huge distraction for the team.

Small Business owners and manufactures across the country need to come together and pool resources to compete. Manufacturers need give small businesses a better opportunity to buy smaller inventory. All businesses should give greater discounts to repeat customers. Customers need to search for Made in America brands. When Customers receive their items they should make an extra effort to advocate where they purchased the product. Only then can we compete. Just like athletic sports, investors are looking for winners. China has overtaken Japan for the number 2 biggest economy in the world. The Dragon is looking to overtake the Eagle for the Number 1 spot. Instead of bombs, we need to drop hard and soft goods. We need to set the standards and fullfill orders at reasonable rates. We are the greatest country. Start buying from those that are part of it. That is my opinion. If I am wrong let me know.

I think we need to define what both parties define as failed and successful policies of our Nation's History.

Does the Corporation supercede the State? Yes, No, on most occasions. Does the Corporation supercede the Citizens? Yes, No, on most occasions. If you answered yes, or on most occasions, then you do not live in a Democracy. In a perfect world the State should only serve its citizens. Currently, our State serves the Federal Reserve, International Monetary Fund, and Central Banks around the globe. At this point, the Citizens of America would like to be taken care of before the money lenders. It is apparent, that Financial Institutions are hoarding treasury dollars and investing in other countries. The Federal Reserve needs to balance the lending rates in favor of American Community Banks over International Banks. The Treasury needs to prioritize getting American Citizens to buy Renew America Bonds that are government that can be purchased though the United States Mint instead of conceding power to Foreign Debt Holders. The American Citizen has a role in this. Buy and market "Made in America" goods. Just my thought of the day. There may be flaws in my argument, but I hope not.

I just got this sent to me. It is a scary thought. As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) considers how to write the rules to protect freedom and openness on the Internet, who should they turn to: consumers like you and me, or profit-hungry telecommunications companies? Verizon and Google announced this week that they have it all figured out when it comes to net neutrality.* They unveiled a policy framework that would give telecom companies the right to speed up or slow down certain kinds of content, and to block outright applications or content on wireless networks. [/url]It shouldn't be up to giant corporations to decide the rules and regulations that govern their behavior. The FCC should act immediately to protect the long-standing principle of net neutrality so that the Internet can continue to grow, fuel innovation and facilitate communication. Today the Internet serves as our "town square" -- where we talk to one another, exchange views, find information from many diverse sources of news and opinion, blog, contact candidates, and engage in our democracy. We must make certain that for-profit interests don't destroy the (small-d) democratic culture of the web.

Here is my two cents. Create system for that does not allow the IRS or Federal Reserve to follow transactions. I also do not think any one organization should monopolize the program. Way too much power. People will envision "Big Brother" watching every move. An idea might be to establish an international non-profit consortium that allows smaller fish (people) to thrive in an ecosystem that is connected to user and merchant banks and health agencies. Essentially the consortium verifies the level of trust it has for each user. First, by using email, Facebook, Twitter, Buzz, etc.. The second level of trust comes from a registered letter with an encryption key on the card with numbers to type into the system. The third level would be a deposit made into the users bank account (similar to Paypal). The fourth level would be going to a local bank notary and have them verify the individual or organization.

Private Bradley Manning is suspected as being the source of the Afgan wikileaks.

I hope that residents down in the Gulf are feeling some relief now that the oil leak is mostly stemmed. Amen Thanks go out to the men and women who worked hard under duress to fix this.

I can assure you that violence is not the answer unless you want to end up in a Waco situation or like Timothy James McVeigh. Words are powerful. People do read. Even more watch and listen. We are a mighty Nation. But, the Creator jealously guards Creation. Is it Christian to promote violence? Thy Shall not Kill is a Commandment for a reason. True enlightenment is understanding your rights and reason to live. We are a democratic republic with liberties bestowed by people who have sacrificed their lives to give it. People from other countries look up to the United States for moral guidance. During this crisis it is important for us to be good role models. Reason needs to replace passion. Treat all the way you want to be treated. The internet has given us a new age of information. This is quite similar to the age of the printing press. But, with this new age comes the pains of change. A word that we are all too familiar with. Our Creator told us to beware of false prophets. Their sure are many on television. And even more on the internet. There are plenty of people think that 2012 is coming soon. It will be the time of judgment. I tell you that I can't wait for 2013. Now that will time of celebration. Our imagination can at times supersede our knowledge of the world around us. It is important to find out what your elected public servants position on topics that are important to you. It is important when one person changes what is truth to call them out and ask what is their motivation. Separate the wheat from the chaff. We are One Nation under God. We are One Nation with Liberty and Justice for All. Just my thoughts.

Mr. President and Members of Congress, Please listen to the words of Drew Landry. He is the voice of Cajun America. They are worried about jobs and their lives. Pass this song on.

This is the latest information I have received. It seems like Lori will not let me do a whois on those domains? From what I see no one owns them.

LOL at your comment DC Danny!!! Although, this issue is not funny at all. At this point I do not believe the most of our leaders about how much oil is leaking into the Gulf. I do not believe the Federal or State governments had a good working plan. I do not believe the Coast Guard and NOAA did not have enough fire boom in place when the incident occurred. I do not believe the BP or the Obama Administration is giving full access to the media. I do not believe the EPA about the toxicity of dispersants. I do not believe that BP is paying all claims. Through Public Pressure. I do believe that BP is in charge of stopping the leak. I do believe the mess is slowly getting better. I do believe that volunteers are doing their best. I do believe that people all over the world had brilliant ideas on how to stop the leak and remove the oil.

When I type the url for: http://www.gift.com.co/ I get the following: and when I type http://www.christmas.com.co I get the following: At this point it appears that no organization owns that name. So this rules out Grandfathering. Phase 1: Grandfathering Period during which only certain existing Registrants of (a) Third Level Name(s) are given the opportunity to register Domain Names identical to their existing Third Level Domain Name directly under the .CO TLD. It is not possible to register as a trademark a term that is generic for the goods/services. So this rules out Sunrise. http://www.cointerne...tration_1.4.pdf