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Romney jokes about his birth certificate; Obama campaign accuses him of embracing ‘birtherism’

Romney jokes about his birth certificate; Obama campaign accuses him of embracing ‘birtherism’ | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Mitt Romney made a joke about his birth certificate at a Michigan rally that many in the crowd heard as a swipe at the president.

 

The Obama campaign shouldn't have been so thin-skinned. Now if they had said, "and both the Romneys came out just the right height," I think that would have worked.

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Guy rescues baby hummingbird after it was attacked.

Guy rescues baby hummingbird after it was attacked. | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Guy rescues baby hummingbird after it was attacked.
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Here is a great dose of happy. Really heartwarming video.

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How we do it: Maybe monogamy isn’t natural!

How we do it: Maybe monogamy isn’t natural! | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
From incest to sperm competition and polyamory, anatomy -- not social arrangements -- explain how a species mates
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I love physical anthropology and ethnology.

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Love lift us up where we belong, where the eagles fly..

Love lift us up where we belong, where the eagles fly.. | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it

If this ain't loverly I got no clue what is. From my wing man, Sal Butacci and a funny one it is.

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Sal is one of my favorites authors of short fiction. This one had be laughing.

Monica Brinkman's comment, June 15, 9:32 AM
Must say I chuckled a bit also.
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Awakenings: The Ford and the Year 1910

Awakenings: The Ford and the Year 1910 | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
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I love history and old cars so I certainly enjoyed this piece.

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Amazon.com: El Catrin eBook: Kenneth Weene: Kindle Store

El Catrin - Kindle edition by Kenneth Weene. -- A short story of faith, family conflict, and El Diablo. Magical Realism. 

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I am delighted to have authored this first in the new All Things That Matter Press shorts series available exclusively on Kindle.

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Sleep mechanism identified that plays role in emotional memory

Sleep mechanism identified that plays role in emotional memory | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Sleep researchers have identified the sleep mechanism that enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory and found that a popular prescription sleep aid heightens the recollection of and response to negative memories.
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Fascinating as we move into the world of sleep, dreams, and emotionality, we find a tangled web that is human.

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95 percent of people wash their hands wrong

95 percent of people wash their hands wrong | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Scientists camped out in public restrooms to observe hand-washing, and found men were worse offenders than women
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Welcome Actress Robin Weigert & Joe Symes & the Loving Kind

Welcome Actress Robin Weigert & Joe Symes & the Loving Kind | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
It Matters Radio will be starting this broadcast off with a real treat - the music of a new and upcoming band, Joe Symes and the Loving Kind.
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Thursday 6/13 - Another great show from It Matters Radio. Actress Robin Weigert and music from Joe Symes.

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A treat fit for Freud: Breast-milk lollipops

A treat fit for Freud: Breast-milk lollipops | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
A lollipop company captures the taste of motherly love in its newest flavor
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Okay, now this is funny. But why red? Why not more like the breast, a pronounced nipple, a darker areola, and a skin-colored breast. Now that would truly be obscene, and I bet it would sell.

Clayton Bye's curator insight, June 7, 10:20 AM

Makes me shudder!

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Republican Candidate: Chimps Can't Talk, So Evolution Wrong

Republican Candidate: Chimps Can't Talk, So Evolution Wrong | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
A controversial Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Virginia is once again being criticized for his past comments on hot-button issues. This time, E.W. Jackson is catching flak for his remarks about chimps and evolution.
Kenneth Weene's insight:

And the GOP actually has nominated this buffoon for lieutenant governor of Virginia. What is wrong with the Republican Party? It is beginning to remind me of my novel, Memoirs From the Asylum.

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Leahy and Paul plan on mandatory sentencing makes sense

Leahy and Paul plan on mandatory sentencing makes sense | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Senators Patrick Leahy and Rand Paul want to weaken mandatory minimums.
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Every now and again I agree with Mr. Will. This is one of those times.

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Irish chronicles reveal links between cold weather and volcanic eruptions

Irish chronicles reveal links between cold weather and volcanic eruptions | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Medieval chronicles have given researchers a glimpse into the past to assess how historical volcanic eruptions affected the weather in Ireland up to 1500 years ago.
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Is it not marvelous how the earth works as an integrated system? Thank you Buckminster Fuller for telling us this a long time ago. Too bad we still haven't figured out how to be part of that system instead of constantly challenging it.

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Parole That Pleases Conservatives, Liberals, and Prisoners

Parole That Pleases Conservatives, Liberals, and Prisoners | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Angela Hawken is a criminal justice researcher, and the subject of her daily toil is one of America’s most intractable problems: its bloated prison population.
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This is a great innovation in penology. Bet if we added rewarding good behavior the system would work even better. Say, a month with no missed work days and the probationer gets tickets to a sporting event. Amazing how consequences change behavior.

 

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The Forgotten Uprising in Eastern Saudi Arabia

The Forgotten Uprising in Eastern Saudi Arabia | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
To achieve lasting peace in Saudi Arabia’s restive Eastern Province, the regime must address the deep-rooted sectarian, political, and socioeconomic drivers of dissent.
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This is potentially of great importance as Sunni and Shia join together to redefine what a modern Islamic state should be. I am sure that the Prophet would smile on this.

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Study: Reading novels makes us better thinkers

Study: Reading novels makes us better thinkers | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
New research says reading literary fiction helps people embrace ambiguous ideas and avoid snap judgments
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Another reason you should be reading my books. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and YOU'LL THINK.

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Romance Ramble and Book Babble: First Page - Flashing my Shorts

Romance Ramble and Book Babble: First Page - Flashing my Shorts | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
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It is always a pleasure to share something by my friend and fellow All Things That Matter Press author, Sal Buttaci.

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Bolivia: A Country With No McDonald’s

Bolivia: A Country With No McDonald’s | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
What America can learn from one of the most sustainable food nations on Earth.
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The modern world still intrudes and the diet isn't perfect, but at least Bolivia is trying to hold on to its traditional way of life.

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Welcome Actress Robin Weigert & Joe Symes & the Loving Kind

Welcome Actress Robin Weigert & Joe Symes & the Loving Kind | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
It Matters Radio will be starting this broadcast off with a real treat - the music of a new and upcoming band, Joe Symes and the Loving Kind.
Kenneth Weene's insight:

Don't miss tonight's great show. It Matters Radio is on a great roll.

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The 25 Least Visited Countries in the World

The 25 Least Visited Countries in the World | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Are you up for going on that unique trip that almost no one has done before you? The problem might just be finding the right destination. The least visited country in the world may not be the one you would think...
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Loving to travel as I do, I thought this a great contribution to my day.

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Richard Wilkinson: How economic inequality harms societies | Video on TED.com

We feel instinctively that societies with huge income gaps are somehow going wrong.
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This is an incredibly powerful TED discussion, especially if you think about how society is organized.

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Know Anyone Who Thinks Racial Profiling Is Exaggerated? Watch This, And Tell Me When Your Jaw Drops.

Know Anyone Who Thinks Racial Profiling Is Exaggerated? Watch This, And Tell Me When Your Jaw Drops. | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
This is one massive reality check, folks.
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Racism in America? Come on, don't be realistic.

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Pick of the week: Joss Whedon does Shakespeare

Pick of the week: Joss Whedon does Shakespeare | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
The director's homemade, black-and-white "Much Ado About Nothing" sparkles with wit, sex and energy
Kenneth Weene's insight:

Heard him discussing this on NPR. It was his way of decompressing after making The Avengers. Sounds like a great movie version.

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Justifieds' Raymond J Barry & Rocker Laura L Rock

Justifieds' Raymond J Barry & Rocker Laura L Rock | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Why fit in when you were born to stand out? Directly from the mouth of Laura L Rock. L'Rocks music is a pedal to the metal, roll down your windows; don't get a speeding ticket musical ride!
Kenneth Weene's insight:

Here's the podcast link for Thursday, June 6, It Matters Radio show. It was a great one.

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Action Alert: Election 'Reform' Bills being heard today - Blog For Arizona

Action Alert: Election 'Reform' Bills being heard today - Blog For Arizona | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The AP reports that Arizona Republican lawmakers are again working to revive a series of divisive election bills that opponents say will limit Democratic and Hispanic voter turnout.
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Once again the Arizona GOP is working to subvert voting and to oppose Medicaid expansion.

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Enjoy Old French Wine? How’s 2,500 Years For You? | TIME.com

Enjoy Old French Wine? How’s 2,500 Years For You? | TIME.com | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Archaeologists—with a little help from NASA—find the oldest wine in France
Kenneth Weene's insight:

What a delightful use of chemistry, to figure out where wine was made or the earliest chocolate. This if for those among us who just enjoy fluff.

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