A galaxy far, far away? No, it's Ethiopia! Photographer risks life to capture otherworldly beauty of African sulphur springs

·        Sulphur springs in Dallol, Ethiopia look as if they could be from a Sci-Fi film

·        The Afar region is known for its hills of solid salt and yellow and deep brown terrain

·        New Zealand photographer took on oppressive heat of up to 53 degrees Celsius to capture landscapes 

·        Once underwater, the spring is below sea level and has a high salt concentration

Despite looking like it could be from a far off galaxy in a Sci-Fi film, this landscape is a natural sulphur spring in Ethiopia.

With its vibrant yellows and deep dark browns the ground appears as though it could be home to some sort extra-terrestrial life form but is just created by high levels of salt.

Neat hills of solid salt rise nearly as tall as the mounds of dirt next to them.

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This otherworldly landscape is really a natural sulphur spring in Dallol, Ethopia

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Created by high levels of salt, the ground appears as though it could be home to extraterrestrial life forms

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New Zealand-based photographer, Bradley Ambrose, captured these impressive sights 

Photographer Bradley Ambrose, from New Zealand, battled oppressive heats up to 53 degrees Celsius to capture these landscapes in the Afar region of Dallol, Ethiopia. 

Bradley said: 'Experiencing Dallol is like stepping onto another planet.'

And like a trip to space, this otherworldly destination can also cause distress to its visitors.  

'The heat, sulphur, acidic waters and some of the ground was quite thin to the point where I thought I would break through and boil myself to death,' he added.

'There was so much colour and beauty that I wasn't sure that I could do it justice photographically.'

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Battling intense heats of up to 53 degrees Celsius, Bradley ventured to the Afar region to shoot

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'It's like stepping onto another planet,' Bradley said of visiting the springs

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 Although it may look like a lake, the salt ground is actually several kilometres deep in places

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Though Bradley is from Rotorua, where they have their own springs, he was struck by the beauty in Dallol

Bradley is from Rotorua in New Zealand where they have their own geothermal springs, but was still taken aback by the Ethiopian landscape.

He said: 'Due to its high salt levels and other minerals, Dallol was an extremely concentrated area of micro activity and was definitely brighter and more varied than what I've seen before.'

'There is a high concentration of salt as the entire area is lower than sea level and was once upon a time underwater.'

'We were told that the 'lakes' we drove across to get there [were made of] salt that was kilometres deep in places.'

'Besides the searing heat, the first thing that I noticed was the smell - very similar to rotting eggs, which reminded me of my childhood playing in Rotorua.'

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'I thought I would break through the ground and boil myself to death, he says of the treacherous conditions

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The springs were once underwater, which helps to explain the low sea level and high salt concentrations

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Pictured: a soldier admiring the hot springs from atop a mound of dirt and rock

MarketWatch: "The U.S. Dollar Reached 85.6490 Friday Afternoon"

MarketWatch: "The U.S. Dollar Reached 85.6490 Friday Afternoon"

9/26/2014

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LONDON (MarketWatch) — The U.S. Dollar Index finished higher Friday, notching its 11th-consecutive weekly gain, extending its longest winning streak since the currency became free-floating in 1973.

The U.S. Dollar Index DXY, +0.52% reached 85.6490 Friday afternoon, compared to 85.1950 late Thursday. It benefitted from an upward revision to U.S. second-quarter GDP data released Friday morning.

Positive GDP data. showing the U.S. economy enjoyed its best performance since the recession ended in mid-2009, helped drive the buck higher. Increased exports and business investment contributed to the revision from an previous 4.2% growth estimate.

“While [the dollar rally] is undoubtedly the strongest trend in the market right now, there are risks to the buck’s rally heading into next week,” said Matthew Weller, senior technical analyst at FOREX.com.
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A host of economic data will come to bear including the jobs report. If next Friday’s non-farm payrolls report comes in below 200,000 like it did in August, investors could sour on the currency, Weller said. The dollar USDJPY, +0.49% at 109.29 yen Friday, just below a six-year record against the yen. The pair closed at ¥108.56 late Thursday.

In a research note on Friday, MacNeil Curry, head of global technical strategy at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, said it appears that the dollar has resumed its bullish trend against the yen after two weeks of relatively flat trading.

“With Treasuries threatening to resume their bearish trend, [the dollar/yen cross] looks set to resume its larger bull trend. Indeed, we are impressed by the manner in which the pair has held its ground as equities have sold off.

A break of 109.36 confirms a resumption of the larger bull trend, targeting 110.67, ahead of 112.42,” Curry said.

The euro EURUSD, -0.53% hit a fresh 22-month low against the dollar, trading at $1.2677 Friday afternoon, down from $1.2759 Thursday evening. The shared currency is also down against the pound EURGBP, -0.07% , as investors are selling it ahead of the monthly European Central Bank meeting next Thursday.

“After surprising us with those rate cuts and a program of asset-backed security (ABS) purchases (basically QE-lite) last month, we doubt the ECB will pull the trigger on more policy actions at this meeting,” said Matthew Weller, a senior technical analyst with Forex.com, referring to quantitative easing measures being employed by European central banks.

“Without any new policy actions to hide behind, the ECB could find itself with some tricky questions to answer, which ultimately could weigh on the EUR,” Weller added.

Meanwhile, the Russian ruble fell to a record low against the dollar Friday, pressured by the weakening price of oil, one of Russia’s largest exports. The ruble USDRUB, +1.75% traded at 2.55 cents Friday, compared to 2.6 cents Thursday evening.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dollar-index-heads-for-11th-straight-weekly-gain-2014-09-26?link=sfmw

2014 PLUMBER OF THE YEAR AWARDS - FINALISTS...

2014 PLUMBER OF THE YEAR

AWARDS - FINALISTS...

Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 8:41 P

READY TO LAUGH....WE ALL NEED TO DO THAT.....

And the 2014 PLUMBER OF THE YEAR AWARDS - FINALISTS goes to ...

&%$@# 

 
Hmmmmm… 

  

Should  have measured twice!  

Apparently,  you don’t want anyone seeing
Your  face, but  everything else is okay?

The  oak seat is a nice touch, though. 

And  the purpose for the door is? 

   

This  stall is for people that have arms like an  Orangutan.

This  would be the “half bath” noted in the real estate  listing? 

Very  Classy!  And, only three steps to the throne when you’re in a  hurry! 

How  does this even get past the planning phase? 

And  now drum roll please… 

AND  THE PLUMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD GOES TO:

   

Absolutely  brilliant

DC TIDBIT, 26 SEPT

DC TIDBIT, 26 SEPT

9-26-14 DC: Iraq had successful UN meeting and Abadi is back in Iraq.  CBI did some tests yesterday. Pinging did occur yesterday and was described as a dress rehearsal to be sure everyone is ready to go including the CBI, central banks, BIS, etc. You don't do a dress rehearsal a month in advance. It is usually done right before...not saying today but all in the world are ready for it.

Their TV is still saying economic reforms coming soon or immediately.  They are preparing their people for a rate change in Iraq.  It is extremely likely they will make good on telling peeps new RV rate Oct. 1.  It is different this time because the GOI wants to get this done, there is more transparency, the US administration is supportive and all political operatives on board.

Bottom line. Everything looks wonderful. Everyone is prepared. Everyone is ready for this to go through. Not much else to say. 

STAGE 3 Intel

Coffeeone >What types of folks are being arrested?  What are their crimes?

EXOGEN > Coffeeone   Fake SKR's for starters

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BaNDiTo.RoX September 26, 2014 at 3:58pm From one of my friend @ a brokerage house said the dollar is @ Up 85.64 as in this min.  

G T  So the Dollar Index is getting closer to a One to One Transaction......THAT'S GREAT NEWS!!!!

Aloha Leslie > GT could you explain that?  Am I correct on this? The IQD is worth .00087 or thereabouts, and we are waiting for the USD to match that. Still not quite sure how that plays out or makes a difference. Thanks!

G T > Read Ron Burgundy's Post Below....He's Exactly Right!!!  We want The Dollar Value AS CLOSE TO 1 for 1 because once the GCR Is Love the Dollar Value will drop for a short time SOMEWHERE between 1% - 3%!!!  But only for a shortwhile!!!

Ron Burgundy > Aloha Leslie This number does not reflect a correlation to the IQD itself.  This number reflects a valuation related to an index of currencies. 

The reason this is important, IMO, is when there is a GCR, the USD (fiat paper printed by the FED) will be replaced by USN (new asset backed currency issued by the UST).

It has been widely speculated that Americans will take a hit in the devaluation of their currency (USD) when this takes place.  Therefore, the speculation here is that they are trying to drive the value of the USD up as much as possible prior to the changeover, so that the devaluation realized will be as small as possible. 

This is the theory anyway.

 G T > Ron Burgundy   Exactly!!!

BaNDiTo.RoX > Aloha Leslie Ron posted this yesterday I believe.. 

Dollar is VERY high right now.  The theory is they are pumping the USD up so when the USN is activated, there will be a 1:1 conversion (or as close to that as possible) to ease the blow to the American people

History On Sunni & Shi'ite Muslims

History On Sunni & Shi'ite Muslims

9/26/2014

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 What's the difference between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims?

What is the difference between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims? What exactly are the points of theology on which they differ?  — Matthew Bates

Dex replies:

The differences are more political than doctrinal, dating back to the early days of Islam. But the divide is every bit as deep as the one separating Martin Luther's adherents from the Pope's.
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Warning: for almost every statement I make here, you'll find some sect or group in Islam that takes issue with it, either as a matter of fact or interpretation.

In the interest of telling a coherent story not clogged with footnotes and asides, I relate the the most commonly accepted version.

Also note that there are many different English spellings or versions of names, since Arabic doesn’t use the Roman alphabet. I use the older, more familiar forms rather than the newer ones, which in many cases are closer to the Arabic; thus, Shi’ite rather than Shia.

To start at the beginning: Mohammed the Prophet heard revelations from the angel Gabriel in the year 620. He viewed himself as the last in the line of Judeo-Christian prophets beginning with Abraham, Moses, David, and extending through Jesus.

He didn't want to be viewed as divine, and didn't think he was starting a new religion; he was simply the messenger of God (Rasul Allah), clarifying the message that had been garbled in earlier revelations. He wanted no pictures or images of himself (still a major tenet of Islam).

In the year 622, Mohammed and his family and followers emigrated (or were forced to flee, depending on your point of view) from Mecca to Medina — this event is known as the Hijra, and is commemorated as Year 1 AH of the Islamic calendar.

Mohammed managed to unite the quarreling tribes in Medina and by 630 had conquered not only Mecca but the entire Arabian peninsula.

By the time Mohammed died in 632, Islam had emerged as a potent military and religious force but as yet had no formal doctrine or rules.

There were only the sayings (Revelations) given to the Companions (Sahaba), the Prophet's friends and followers. There was already considerable dispute about some of the fine points of theology and law.

The immediate problem in 632 was the succession. Mohammed had eleven wives but no surviving male offspring. His first wife Khadija had given him a daughter called Fatimah, who married a cousin named Ali ibn Abi Talib.

Ali was the first male convert to Islam (Khadija was the first convert); he was 30 years younger than Mohammed, a strong warrior and the Prophet's standard-bearer in battle.

Fatimah bore Ali two sons, Hussayn and Hasan, the grandsons of Mohammed, born in 625 and 626 respectively.

On the death of Mohammed, a conference of elders (shura) met to select a new leader.

One faction pushed for Ali, but instead the shura selected Mohammed’s close-in-age friend and Companion Abu Bakr; he was called Khalifa Rasul Allah (Successor of the Messenger of God) — all Muslim leaders thereafter took the title caliph, meaning successor or follower.

Ali was given no leadership role. Possibly under pressure, he swore allegiance to Bakr.

When Bakr died two years later, Umar ibn al-Khattab was elected the new caliph, reinforcing the idea that the leadership was elected rather than hereditary.

Again, Ali swore allegiance, although whether voluntarily or under duress is disputed. The empire continued to expand.

Around 636, Umar's armies conquered Jerusalem and Damascus; the latter became the capital of the empire. Umar was assassinated in 644; on his death bed, he appointed a committee to choose his successor.

Ali then asserted a hereditary right to the Muslim leadership as cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet.

This was contested by the remaining Companions of Mohammed, who wanted to elect a successor and chose Uthman ibn Affan.

One story holds that both Ali and Uthman were called before the council and asked whether they would rule by the principles of the Koran and the Prophet; both said yes.

However, when asked whether they would follow the precedents set by the two prior caliphs, Uthman said yes but Ali said no — he would only follow God.

Western and Sunni commentators tend to view this as mere politics, while Shi'ites see it as emblematic of a deeper religious conflict.

In any case, Uthman became caliph and proceeded to install his relatives in positions of authority throughout the empire. He declared one interpretation of the Revelation valid and ordered others suppressed.

This caused considerable dissension and confusion, and civil wars erupted.

Ali and his family were furious — Uthman had gone too far.

Many, including merchants and non-Arabs, were unhappy with Uthman’s rule and flocked to Ali, urging him to be caliph.

Thus began a war between the two parties. Ali's supporters, called Shiate Ali, wanted hereditary leadership with Ali as rightful successor to Mohammed.

Uthman's supporters wanted the leadership elected under religious law, based on merit and the will of the community; these were later called Sunni (from the Arabic word sunnah meaning “law” or “path.”)

Ali called himself “Commander of the Faithful,” shunning the title caliph. He was also called the Imam, a title somewhere between Messiah and Messenger — the closest analogy in Christianity might be the Roman Catholic Pope.

He is considered by his followers to have been a model of Islamic piety, and to have had direct conversations with God. Today, any prayer leader in Islam is called imam, but the Imam means Ali and his descendants.

Ali was successful militarily, and set up his capital (which he called the capital of all Islam) near Karbala in what is now Iraq.

In 656, Uthman was killed and Ali became caliph, supported by both parties. However, Uthman's nephew Muawiyah seized power in the Levant, establishing what became the Umayyad dynasty.

In 661, when Ali was assassinated, his followers proclaimed his oldest son Hassan as hereditary successor.

However, Muawiyah, who controlled Syria and Egypt and commanded the largest army in the Muslim empire, claimed the caliphate.

What happened next depends on who's telling the story.

Sunni version: Hassan made a deal with Muawiyah, retired and died soon after from natural causes. Shi'ite version: The deal was coerced and Hassan was poisoned by his wife on orders from Muawiyah.

Ali's second son, Hussayn, gathered an army to fight Muawiyah.

In 680, Hussayn was trapped in the city of Karbala, surrounded by thousands of Uthman’s followers. The water supply was cut off and Hussayn’s son died of thirst.

Hussayn charged into the middle of the opposing army, slaughtering left and right. He was soon slain himself and cut to pieces, and his family was enslaved, tortured, or killed.

This martyrdom happened on the tenth day of the first month of the year, already a fast day called Ashura.

For the Shi’ites, this became a day of mourning, with the martyrdom of Hussayn a symbol of rebellion against tyranny and oppression.

For the Sunnis, Ashura is a voluntary fast for self-improvement based on the Revelation from Mohammed.

(Incidentally, this is one of a number of ideas in the Koran drawn from the Hebrew and Christian bibles — a self-improvement fast on the tenth day of the first month was an Old Testament, i.e., Jewish, tradition.)

After the death of Hussayn, Ali's remaining followers pulled away, creating their own imams from Hussayn's descendants. This marked the final split between Sunni and Shi’ite.

For the Shi’ites, there were eleven imams; the twelfth in the line of Mohammed's descendants vanished in the 800s. About 80 percent of Shi’ites believe this missing heir will return as a messiah-like figure, bringing peace on earth; they are called “Twelvers."

Over the centuries, lacking a direct hereditary descendant to unify them, the Shi'ites have splintered into many small groups with different religious practices, laws, etc. Shi’ites represent about 20 percent of all Moslems.

The Sunnis meanwhile didn’t look for saintliness in their leaders, but strong political abilities. They shaped laws based on the words of Mohammed and the three “righteous caliphs” (Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman, although some add Ali as the fourth).

By the 900s, the Sunni caliphate had split into regional dynasties and local royal families.

The Shi’ites take a more fundamentalist approach to their religion, accepting laws only from Mohammed and the Koran, not the caliphate; they look to the imams as the best source of knowledge and tradition.

There are essentially no differences in ritual between Shi’ite and Sunni; nonetheless, many Sunni believe Shi’ites are not real Muslims.

One difficulty faced in some Arab countries is the split between the government and the population. In Iraq, for instance, Sunnis constitute only 20 percent of the population but dominated the government for decades, including the regime of Saddam Hussein.

The Shi’ites now lead the U.S.-backed government, while the Sunnis are the backbone of the insurgency. Here's how things shake out in some other Muslim countries:

Country                Dominant Group      Dominant Group

                            In Population             in Government

Afghanistan              Sunni                       Sunni

Bahrain                  Shi'ite                     Sunni

Iran                     Shi'ite                     Shi'ite

Kuwait                   Sunni                       Sunni

Lebanon                  Shi'ite                     Coalition

Pakistan                 Sunni                       Sunni

Qatar                    Sunni                       Sunni

Saudi Arabia             Sunni                       Sunni

United Arab Emirates     Sunni                       Sunni

Source: USA Today

Personal aside: I was in Bahrain during Ashura in 2006, and was privileged to have a student take me around to watch the celebrations, beginning around 10 PM.

I gave up around 1 AM, but the ceremonies went on all night and most of the next day. It was an unforgettable experience.

The student’s family was very welcoming and friendly; they knew I was American but not that I was Jewish, although I’m not sure it would have made a difference.

The celebration included around 150,000 people (roughly 25 percent of the population of the island) gathered in the souk (marketplace.)

There were foodstalls, lectures, parades, etc. I saw a short movie about the martyrdom of Hussayn – very dramatic, and interesting since the faces of the actors were always hidden or blurred to avoid depicting the family of the Prophet.

I saw young people, probably high on drugs, cut themselves to bleed in sympathy for the martyrs; the student who was my guide handed out leaflets telling them to go to a hospital to donate blood instead.

I saw a parade of children, marching to a drum beat, whipping themselves with toy tinsel whips.

I heard part of a sermon in English that theocracy is the best form of government, because God’s laws are the only laws that are truly just.

Although the majority of the population of Bahrain is Shi'ite, the government is Sunni. To the majority of the population, this festival commemorated a tragic martyrdom. To the government, it was a minor fast day.

The newspaper the next day carried the story of the celebration on page 9, focusing on how well the police kept order. I will never take our free press for granted again.— Dex

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Staff Reports are written by the Straight Dope Science Advisory Board, Cecil's online auxiliary. Though the SDSAB does its best, these columns are edited by Ed Zotti, not Cecil, so accuracy wise you'd better keep your fingers crossed.

 The Straight Dope: What's the difference between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims?

http://www.dinarrecaps.com/our-blog/history-on-sunni-shiite-muslims

A MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA

A MUST LISTEN

A MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA

HTTPS://www.Facebook.com/video.php?v=881491725194515 8.35 minutes

Friends Of The IDF - A Message to President Obama from a former Muslim
-- Brother Rachid addresses President Obama about ISIL and Islam.  He explains to him how ISIL is imitating the prophet Muhammad in every detail they do. ISIL represents Islam.

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World ruler? Obama to chair UN Security Council meeting

President Obama will take the reins of the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday seeking to build support for a prolonged military campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Obama's stint as chair of the Security Council - the second of his presidency - will come just over 24 hours after the United States broadened its assault against ISIS with airstrikes in Syria. The strikes were bolstered by support from Arab allies, highlighting how Obama is increasingly turning his multilateralism into an instrument of war.

Read Full Article at http://www.trunews.com/world-ruler-obama-chair-un-security-council-meeting/#5B6UrzmEJdrBfIgX.99

News, Rumors, and Humor on a Very Quiet Friday Night

News, Rumors, and Humor on a Very Quiet Friday Night

9/26/2014

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OOM&F:

[..Sambo] talked to Okie last night - he is recovering from pneumonia and having trouble breathing - COPD giving him trouble - please keep him in your prayers

[moreagles] Hi guys is it true Okie is in hospital

[..Sambo] ok I just talked to Okie and NO he is NOT in the hospital - that was 2 weeks ago for the pnuemonia - he sounded better tonight than he did last night - no wheezing - last night he was very short of breathe -

He sends everyone his love and prayers and wanted to thank EVERYONE for the prayers for him - Sambo
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TNT:

DC : Iraq had successful UN meeting and Abadi is back in Iraq.  CBI did some tests yesterday.

Pinging did occur yesterday and was described as a dress rehearsal to be sure everyone is ready to go including the CBI, central banks, BIS, etc. 

You don't do a dress rehearsal a month in advance .  It is usually done right before...not saying today but all in the world are ready for it.

Their TV is still saying economic reforms coming soon or immediately.  They are preparing their people for a rate change in Iraq.

It is extremely likely they will make good on telling peeps new RV rate Oct. 1.

It is different this time because the GOI wants to get this done, there is more transparency, the US administration is supportive and all political operatives on board.

Bottom line. Everything looks wonderful.  Everyone is prepared.  Everyone is ready for this to go through. Not much else to say.

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GET:

floriada] MarkZ says this is to be a historic weekend....just fyi

[.MikeH] floriada we are all praying that he is right

[hogs4life] floriada I do say a quick prayer every time a timeframe is mentioned.

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I4U: (Humor)

TexasMom] Men are like Fine Wine... they start out as grapes, then it's our job to stomp on them and keep them in the dark until they MATURE into something you'd like to have dinner with… roflmao

[TexasMom] Last night I said to my wife, "I never want to become a vegetable, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle to keep me alive. That would be no quality of life at all. If that ever happens, just pull the plug" So she got up, unplugged the TV and threw out my beer !

[TexasMom] A friend of mine confused her vlaium with her birth control pills. She has 14 kids but doesnt really care.... roflmao

[TexasMom] Men are like mascara... they usually run at the first sign of emotion….. grin

 [TexasMom] Pain makes you stronger. Tears make you braver. A broken heart makes you wiser. And, wine makes you not remember any of that carp :whoohoo: cheers

[spades] At an Irish wedding the pastor said I would like to make a toast so everyone stand next to the person that has been beside you all your years of marriage . The bartender was nearly crushed !

[TexasMom] I hate when you offer someone a sincere compliment about their mustache and suddenly... she's not your friend anymore. Thud

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KTFA:

starfire1 » The Buzzard, The Bat, and The Bumblebee

THE BUZZARD

If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner.

The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet.

Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.

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THE BAT

The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkable nimble creature in the air,cannot take off from a level place.

If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly and,no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air.

Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.

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THE BUMBLEBEE

A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out.

It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom.

It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.

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PEOPLE
In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee.

We struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look up!

That's the answer, the escape route and the solution to any problem....

just look up!

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Sorrow looks back, Worry looks around,   But faith looks up!

Live simply, love generously, care deeply,

speak kindly, and  trust in our Creator,  who loves us!

http://www.dinarrecaps.com/our-blog/news-rumors-and-humor-on-a-very-quiet-friday-night

Watch: This Former Navy Seal Just Utterly Destroyed Obama’s Credibility With One Sentence

 PLEASE EXPLAIN THE LOGIC OF SENDING 3,000 TROOPS TO EXPEND AND SACRIFICE WITH BECOMING INFECTED FROM  A LETHAL VIRUS?????????

 

Watch: This Former Navy Seal Just Utterly Destroyed Obama’s Credibility With One Sentence

Former U.S. Navy Seal Carl Higbie spoke with Greta Van...

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 Justin Koski — September 18, 2014

Former U.S. Navy Seal Carl Higbie spoke with Greta Van Susteren on FOX News saying that more than 90 percent of military troops do not support Obama or his foreign policies.

He continued by saying that the president’s most recent showing with the troops at CentCom was nothing more than a “photo-op.”

“This is indicative of a global failure of his foreign policy. He has touted that he is behind the troops before, and he stands in front of these guys [military], gets a photo-op and everything like that while saying, ‘I’m going to send 3,000 of you to combat Ebola, but I’m not going to send any to combat an actual enemy that’s really threatening America.”

Higbie continued in his critique of Obama, saying that his plan to train the Iraqi people will be an ineffective one because the U.S., as well as he personally, has trained Iraqis before, and “they still were not an effective fighting force.”

The Navy Seal said that Obama should take the handcuffs off our military so they can fight against the real enemies, noting that the U.S. has one of the most superior military forces the world has ever known, and that we should be taking the fight to them.

“It’s going to take a massive message. I would say to these people [ISIS], especially to the president, ‘You chop two American’s heads off, I’m coming to get you,’” Higbie said. “It’s going to take a surge of troops, unfortunately, and really send the message home. They need to be in fear of us.”

see video:  http://www.westernjournalism.com/former-navy-seal-says-90-troops-dont-support-obama/#AGmypVLAimt4gT6e.99

Letter from British housewife, NO MORE TIME TO BE POLITICALLY CORRECT WITH MUSLIMS

MUSLIMS HAVE NO TOLERANCE FOR CHRISTIANS OR JEWS.  THERE IS NO MORE TIME TO BE POLITICALLY CORRECT.  TIME FOR MUSLIMS TO RETURN TO THEIR HOMELANDS RATHER THAN TRYING TO DESTROY THE WEST.

We should get this in our papers, someone has to tell the weak majority how it really is. I wonder if we are getting involved there too soon, maybe we should let the warring tribes continue their fight and kill each other off for a while longer. Surely it is up to other Muslims to shut this down but no, they will eventually support which ever tribe wins out, until it happens again, and again. They just can’t seem to change.

                               Written by a housewife to her daily newspaper:
                           

Thought you might like to read this letter to the editor of a British national newspaper. Ever notice how some people just seem to know how to write a letter?
Here is a woman who should run for Prime Minister!

Written by a British housewife to her daily newspaper:

'Are we fighting a war on terror or aren't we? Was it or was it not started by Islamic people who brought it to our shores in July 2002, and in New York Sept 11, 2001 and have continually threatened to do so since?

Were people from all over the world, not brutally murdered that day in Washington , and in downtown Manhattan , and in a field in Pennsylvania ?

Did nearly three thousand men, women and children die a horrible, burning or crushing death that day, or didn't they?

And I'm supposed to care that a few Taliban were claiming to be tortured by a justice system of the nation they come from and are fighting against in a brutal insurgency.

I'll care about the Koran when the fanatics in the Middle East start caring about the Holy Bible, the mere belief of which is a crime punishable by beheading in Afghanistan .

I'll care when these thugs tell the world they are sorry for hacking off Nick Berg's head while Berg screamed through his gurgling slashed throat.

I'll care when the cowardly so-called 'insurgents' in Afghanistan come out and fight like men instead of disrespecting their own religion by hiding in mosques and behind women and children.

I'll care when the mindless zealots who blow themselves up in search of Nirvana care about the innocent children within range of their suicide bombs.

I'll care when the British media stops pretending that their freedom of speech on stories is more important than the lives of the soldiers on the ground or their families waiting at home to hear about them when something happens.

In the meantime, when I hear a story about a British soldier roughing up an Insurgent terrorist to obtain information, know this:

I don't care.

When I see a wounded terrorist get shot in the head when he is told not to move because he might be booby-trapped, you can take this to the bank:

I don't care.

When I hear that a prisoner - who was issued a Koran and a prayer mat, and 'fed special food' that is paid for by my taxes - is complaining that his holy book is being 'mishandled,' you can absolutely believe in your heart of hearts:

I don't care.

And oh, by the way, I've noticed that sometimes it's spelled 'Koran' and other times 'Quran..' Well, believe me!! you guessed it .............

I don't care!!

Geoff Kirton