Thursday, May 30, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Douche Bag du Jour
The Lincoln Journal Star features state politicians in the series “In Their Own Words.” Nebraska State Senator Bill Kintner recently answered some personal questions.
The standout reply was about women and his opinion of them:
“Biggest mystery? Women. No one understands them. They don’t even understand themselves.
Books and books and books have been written about it, and no one understands it.”
WOMEN! There you have it! This anti-choice, Christian man has told YOU that you don’t understand yourself – because HE KNOWS.
It gets EVEN BETTER:
“In our household, we have a separation of powers. The legislative is downstairs and the executive is upstairs. We don’t talk about what she does on her side and what I do on my side. There’s no sharing of inside information.”
I find this reply to be disturbing and I am unsure what he means. Maybe he is the Executor or the Executive in the bedroom? Does this mean his wife has no say when it pertains to their sex life? When he says the “legislative is downstairs,” does this mean household chores? Does it include their finances? So many questions. So many possible nightmare scenarios.
The Tea Party made its way into Congress in 2010 because people didn’t vote. Let’s change this in 2014 and vote these people out. They are trying to take away the" basic rights of women (anti abortion legislation, Planned Parenthood)
Information above was obtained at this website.
The author is Kimberley A. Johnson (BIO) – A.K.A. The Anti Coulter and the author of The Virgin Diaries and an activist for women’s rights.
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| Douchebag Extrodinaire from Nebraska |
The standout reply was about women and his opinion of them:
“Biggest mystery? Women. No one understands them. They don’t even understand themselves.
Books and books and books have been written about it, and no one understands it.”
WOMEN! There you have it! This anti-choice, Christian man has told YOU that you don’t understand yourself – because HE KNOWS.
It gets EVEN BETTER:
“In our household, we have a separation of powers. The legislative is downstairs and the executive is upstairs. We don’t talk about what she does on her side and what I do on my side. There’s no sharing of inside information.”
I find this reply to be disturbing and I am unsure what he means. Maybe he is the Executor or the Executive in the bedroom? Does this mean his wife has no say when it pertains to their sex life? When he says the “legislative is downstairs,” does this mean household chores? Does it include their finances? So many questions. So many possible nightmare scenarios.
The Tea Party made its way into Congress in 2010 because people didn’t vote. Let’s change this in 2014 and vote these people out. They are trying to take away the" basic rights of women (anti abortion legislation, Planned Parenthood)
Information above was obtained at this website.
The author is Kimberley A. Johnson (BIO) – A.K.A. The Anti Coulter and the author of The Virgin Diaries and an activist for women’s rights.
Monday, May 27, 2013
To Parents of Young Children
Neil DeGrasse Tyson gives great advice to parents of young children
It ain't all about soccer, T-ball, football and dance classes, parents. By doing less and providing the right tools you are helping your children discover the universe around them.
Great article that accompanied this article is here. Please read and enjoy
Memorial Day
Nothing is ever free,
though to you it be.
Somewhere, somehow,
someone paid.
©2002 Roger W Hancock (www.PoetPatriot.com)
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Scuzzbucket of the Week
The above poster says it all. These two just make me ill.
Here is Sammy the Cocker Spaniel, who suffered abuse from two more scuzzbuckets from Brick, NJ
You can read about Sammy's former owners' sickening treatment of him at this page.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Frank Davis
I was raised as a Catholic. that means I was raised feeling guilty about things. LOL.
I left the church, but I remained a praying person, as I have witnessed the power of prayer.
Local TV personality Frank Davis needs ALL of our prayers. Check this out:
Frank has CIPD One in 4 million people are affected by it. It is curable in that he could be back to 50-75% of his former self.
If you watched the video, you can see how fast this disease affected him.
My only wish is that you say a little prayer and - if you're from Southeast Lousisiana, please share and ask for more prayers.
I left the church, but I remained a praying person, as I have witnessed the power of prayer.
Local TV personality Frank Davis needs ALL of our prayers. Check this out:
Frank has CIPD One in 4 million people are affected by it. It is curable in that he could be back to 50-75% of his former self.
If you watched the video, you can see how fast this disease affected him.
My only wish is that you say a little prayer and - if you're from Southeast Lousisiana, please share and ask for more prayers.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
It's that time of year again
Buy your hurricane supplies this weekend and pay no state sales tax! From the Louisiana Department of Revenue:
2013 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26
Louisiana Revised Statute 47:305.58 provides for an annual state sales tax holiday on sales of hurricane-preparedness items or supplies made on the last Saturday and Sunday of each May. During the two-day annual holiday, tax-free purchases are authorized on the first $1,500 of the sales price of each of the following items:
portable self-powered light source;
portable self-powered radio, two-way radio, or weather band radio;
tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof sheeting;
any ground anchor system or tie-down kit;
any gas or diesel fuel tank;
any package of AAA-cell, AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries;
any cellular phone battery and any cellular phone charger;
any non-electric food storage cooler;
any portable generator used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage;
any “storm shutter device,” as defined in the Act;
any carbon monoxide detector; and
any blue ice product.
La. R.S. 47:301(10)(ee), and 301(18)(o), as enacted by Act 462 of the 2007 Regular Session, provide a permanent state sales and use tax exclusion for storm shutter devices. La. R.S. 47:337.10(m) authorizes, but does not require, political subdivisions of the state to provide a similar exclusion from their sales and use taxes. Accordingly, the state sales tax exemption on storm shutter devices is not limited to the two days of the sales tax holiday. The term “storm shutter device” is defined for purposes of both the holiday and the permanent exclusion as materials and products manufactured, rated, and marketed specifically for the purposes of preventing window damage from storms.
Conditions for Exemption
The following activities will be eligible during the two days of each annual holiday for the sales tax exemption:
buying and accepting delivery of eligible hurricane-preparedness items or supplies;
placing eligible items or supplies on layaway;
making final payment on and withdrawing eligible items or supplies previously placed on layaway; or
ordering an eligible item for immediate delivery, even if delivery must be delayed, provided that the customer has not requested delayed shipment.
Special Provisions
The Act provides that:
The exemption is allowed on both inputs to and withdrawals from layaway.
Purchases of eligible items or supplies during the holiday with “rain checks” issued before the holiday are eligible for exemption, but purchases after the holiday with “rain checks” issued during the holiday are not eligible for exemption;
Orders for immediate shipment are eligible for exemption even if the shipment is after the holiday, provided that the customer does not request delayed shipment;
The post-holiday exchange of merchandise to effectuate changes in size, color, or correction of defects does not create a tax liability, but exchanges after the holiday for dissimilar items will be considered the purchase of new property on which the sales tax will be payable;
For a 60-day period after the holiday, dealers who issue refund or credit for the return of merchandise that was eligible for sales tax exemption during the holiday can issue refund or credit for the state sales tax on that returned merchandise only if the customers returning the property have receipts showing that the tax was actually paid on the original purchases, or the dealers are otherwise able to document that the state sales tax was paid on the original purchases.
The sales tax holiday does not extend to hurricane-preparedness items or supplies purchased at any airport, public lodging establishment or hotel, convenience store, or entertainment complex. Since these terms are not defined by La. R.S. 47:305.58 the department has published a rule, LAC 61:I.4423, to define the terms.
The 2013 sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 25 and conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 26.
Return Filing Procedures
Retailers should report exempt sales on Line 24 of the Sales Tax Return (R-1029).
2013 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26
Louisiana Revised Statute 47:305.58 provides for an annual state sales tax holiday on sales of hurricane-preparedness items or supplies made on the last Saturday and Sunday of each May. During the two-day annual holiday, tax-free purchases are authorized on the first $1,500 of the sales price of each of the following items:
portable self-powered light source;
portable self-powered radio, two-way radio, or weather band radio;
tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof sheeting;
any ground anchor system or tie-down kit;
any gas or diesel fuel tank;
any package of AAA-cell, AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries;
any cellular phone battery and any cellular phone charger;
any non-electric food storage cooler;
any portable generator used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage;
any “storm shutter device,” as defined in the Act;
any carbon monoxide detector; and
any blue ice product.
La. R.S. 47:301(10)(ee), and 301(18)(o), as enacted by Act 462 of the 2007 Regular Session, provide a permanent state sales and use tax exclusion for storm shutter devices. La. R.S. 47:337.10(m) authorizes, but does not require, political subdivisions of the state to provide a similar exclusion from their sales and use taxes. Accordingly, the state sales tax exemption on storm shutter devices is not limited to the two days of the sales tax holiday. The term “storm shutter device” is defined for purposes of both the holiday and the permanent exclusion as materials and products manufactured, rated, and marketed specifically for the purposes of preventing window damage from storms.
Conditions for Exemption
The following activities will be eligible during the two days of each annual holiday for the sales tax exemption:
buying and accepting delivery of eligible hurricane-preparedness items or supplies;
placing eligible items or supplies on layaway;
making final payment on and withdrawing eligible items or supplies previously placed on layaway; or
ordering an eligible item for immediate delivery, even if delivery must be delayed, provided that the customer has not requested delayed shipment.
Special Provisions
The Act provides that:
The exemption is allowed on both inputs to and withdrawals from layaway.
Purchases of eligible items or supplies during the holiday with “rain checks” issued before the holiday are eligible for exemption, but purchases after the holiday with “rain checks” issued during the holiday are not eligible for exemption;
Orders for immediate shipment are eligible for exemption even if the shipment is after the holiday, provided that the customer does not request delayed shipment;
The post-holiday exchange of merchandise to effectuate changes in size, color, or correction of defects does not create a tax liability, but exchanges after the holiday for dissimilar items will be considered the purchase of new property on which the sales tax will be payable;
For a 60-day period after the holiday, dealers who issue refund or credit for the return of merchandise that was eligible for sales tax exemption during the holiday can issue refund or credit for the state sales tax on that returned merchandise only if the customers returning the property have receipts showing that the tax was actually paid on the original purchases, or the dealers are otherwise able to document that the state sales tax was paid on the original purchases.
The sales tax holiday does not extend to hurricane-preparedness items or supplies purchased at any airport, public lodging establishment or hotel, convenience store, or entertainment complex. Since these terms are not defined by La. R.S. 47:305.58 the department has published a rule, LAC 61:I.4423, to define the terms.
The 2013 sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 25 and conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 26.
Return Filing Procedures
Retailers should report exempt sales on Line 24 of the Sales Tax Return (R-1029).
Windows Wednesday
Taken at the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT (my favorite place of Walt Disney World). There are so many hidden gems at this park, this window was off to the side.
It's been three years, I want to go back!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A Prayer for Oklahoma
God of our hearts,
we search our shared sky
for the rainbow
of your unwavering love
to arch over our hearts
when the pain of unimagiable loss
swirls and thrashes us to dust.
Oh please Abba,
shelter those whose lives
have been blown into the abyss
that they may know your peace
after the storm
in the storm
on the horizon of their hearts.
Oh Mother,
thou who were, are and will be
the creator and animator
of love in our frames,
may we be that which will
make palpable your grace
in the graceless days before us.
Brother Christ,
grant us the will
to rise and go
to those whose pain
surpasses our comprehension
but not our compassion.
Endless Spirit,
in the days ahead
when there is no calm
after the storm
we pray
that we may be still
and know.
Amen
By Kimberly Knight
we search our shared sky
for the rainbow
of your unwavering love
to arch over our hearts
when the pain of unimagiable loss
swirls and thrashes us to dust.
Oh please Abba,
shelter those whose lives
have been blown into the abyss
that they may know your peace
after the storm
in the storm
on the horizon of their hearts.
Oh Mother,
thou who were, are and will be
the creator and animator
of love in our frames,
may we be that which will
make palpable your grace
in the graceless days before us.
Brother Christ,
grant us the will
to rise and go
to those whose pain
surpasses our comprehension
but not our compassion.
Endless Spirit,
in the days ahead
when there is no calm
after the storm
we pray
that we may be still
and know.
Amen
By Kimberly Knight
Scuzzbucket of the Week
From the tornado-battered state of Oklahoma, Senator Tom Coburn.
The following is taken from Forward Progressives dot com
The Senator will apparently require offsets to spending before he votes in favor of disaster relief for the areas of Oklahoma devastated by tornadoes on Monday.
Yes, you’ve read that correctly. Even with 20 children confirmed dead, along with 31 others (as of 12:30 am CDT), and countless others with their lives destroyed, this sorry excuse for a human is already playing politics with the lives of Americans who are in desperate need of help.
When did this country become one that only helps its citizens when the “proper budget cuts” have been made? Think he'll be re-elected?
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