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Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of Our Universe (Eric Whitacre)

Started by Loren Miller. Last reply by Tom Sarbeck Dec 9. 10 Replies 3 Likes

We've all heard about the Deep Field observations of the Hubble Space Telescope, how, almost on a whim, the device was aimed at what was thought to be an empty, unoccupied section of sky and a long time exposure was taken. What they discovered was…Continue

Tags: NASA, Hubble Space Telescope, Deep Field, Eric Whitacre

Canada Not a Loud Nation

Started by Patricia. Last reply by Patricia Dec 2. 11 Replies 2 Likes

Canada is a proud nation but not a loud nation.British newspaper salutes Canada . . . this is a good read. It is funny how it took someone in England to put it into words......Salute to a brave and modest nation - Kevin Myers , 'The Sunday…Continue

FFRF's 2018 National Convention: John de Lancie

Started by Loren Miller Nov 30. 0 Replies 1 Like

John de Lancie is a lot more than just the infamous "Q" of Star Trek: The Next Generation. He has portrayed characters as diverse as Clarence Darrow, Donald Trump, and Nazi administrator Hans Biebow, as you will learn when you watch this video. He…Continue

Tags: Clarence Darrow, John de Lancie, Freedom From Religion Foundation, FFRF

Peak Prosperity, We are at the peak

Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by Joan Denoo Nov 26. 3 Replies 2 Likes

The world is at the peak and tipping point in many different factors, i.e. global warming, monetary growth, insect collapse. I don't intend to be an alarmist and scare people, my purpose is to inform you. Please block me if you don't want to read…Continue

CANSS Citizens Against Newport Silicon Smelter

Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by Joan Denoo Nov 20. 4 Replies 1 Like

Newport Smelter Scoping Event: September 19, 2018 Newport Smelter Scoping Event: September 19, 2018 from…Continue

New Rule: Win or Go Home (Real Time with Bill Maher)

Started by Loren Miller. Last reply by Loren Miller Nov 4. 5 Replies 5 Likes

In case you hadn't noticed, we have a mid-term election coming up in three days, and it's more than a little important. With it we can take back at least one if not both houses of Congress from the Republicans and send a message to Donald Trump…Continue

Tags: election, vote, millennials, Hitler, Donald Trump

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Comment by Kit Blumenstein on July 19, 2011 at 6:57pm: Could be that sign alongs are illegal in Texas.

Now Candance, ole Thomas and I were very close friends so I must be older then you.

BTW...If any one is interested in alternative energy my home town of San Antonio, TX will (in 6 years) be the first city to go all solar. They are dumping coal and going with solar. If one can do it so can others.

As for storage for night use that has been resolved as well. Interested? Have links will share.

Comment by Susan Stanko on July 19, 2011 at 6:08pm: Hm...I was 5 when it came out then. I don't know if I was watching it back then. Either way, long enough time for me to learn the Preamble the hard way. No way I was going to remember it for 4 or 5 years.

Comment by Kit Blumenstein on July 19, 2011 at 5:55pm: Some days I feel old enough to have been one of the founding mothers.

Comment by dr kellie on July 19, 2011 at 5:47pm: Schoolhouse Rock aired the Preamble first in 1976. Neat timing.

I was 8 that year, and you can bet I had that catchy tune down in no time. I couldn't believe that other kids didn't know it two or three years later when we had to memorize it for school.

I can attest that NOTHING brings Progressives partygoers to their feet like when I break out my guitar and start playing it. Talk about a sing-along. Fun!

Comment by Kit Blumenstein on July 19, 2011 at 5:26pm: It matters not how we learn, only that we do. Suffrerin' Till Sufferage needs to have a come back. What are women thinking today? My children sang Conjuntion Junction till some days I thought I might cry if I ever heard it again. Then again they learned from that little song and that makes it alright with me.

The best of the Internet is lost because the sites most used are the ones that show on a quick search. There is so much to learn and know about the constitution. When in debate about an amendment I often use case law, this is but one of their links.

http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment01/

Comment by Susan Stanko on July 19, 2011 at 5:01pm: I think I had to memorize it before Schoolhouse Rock did this. It would have made it sooo much easier.

Comment by Kit Blumenstein on July 19, 2011 at 4:58pm: For you Alysn...it's really pretty easy to remember...even if I don't know it set to music. One of the curses of teaching.

"We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Comment by dr kellie on July 19, 2011 at 4:43pm: Right on, Kit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLP_HGKq-jg

Comment by Kit Blumenstein on July 19, 2011 at 4:00pm: "...to promote the general welfare.." is in the preamble of the constitution and the years have shown that all parts of the constitution are open to interpretation of both the people and the times. To me personally, it means that the government is responsible for the many things we can not as individuals tend to ourselves. This is why we pay taxes. The government is to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Those few words are the social contract between we the citizens and our chosen government.

To continue on the path that was set for us by the founders we must take responsibility, for the actions of ourselves and our government. Some of that is voting and paying taxes, there is far more that we do not accept as our responsibility, it's far easier to blame those fools we elect.