QhE5V.jpg (JPEG Image, 906x725 pixels) 1311221173290474.gif (GIF Image, 500x218 pixels) Mike Gravel, Nobody's Kooky Old Uncle. A quote by C. S. Lewis. Hipster: The Dead End of Western Civilization. Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin. Audio version read by George Atherton – Right-click to download I’m sipping a scummy pint of cloudy beer in the back of a trendy dive bar turned nightclub in the heart of the city’s heroin district. In front of me stand a gang of hippiesh grunge-punk types, who crowd around each other and collectively scoff at the smoking laws by sneaking puffs of “fuck-you,” reveling in their perceived rebellion as the haggard, staggering staff look on without the slightest concern.
The “DJ” is keystroking a selection of MP3s off his MacBook, making a mix that sounds like he took a hatchet to a collection of yesteryear billboard hits, from DMX to Dolly Parton, but mashed up with a jittery techno backbeat. “So… this is a hipster party?” I ask the girl sitting next to me. “Yeah, just look around you, 99 percent of the people here are total hipsters!” “Are you a hipster?” “Offensive?” Thumbs_27.jpg (JPEG Image, 512x512 pixels) Miracle baby declared dead by doctors brought back to life by mum's cuddles - ParentDish - UK. It was a final chance to say goodbye for grieving mother Kate Ogg after doctors gave up hope of saving her premature baby. Not wanting to let him go, she tearfully cuddled her lifeless son - born at 27 weeks weighing 2lb. Although little Jamie's twin sister Emily had been delivered successfully, doctors had given Mrs Ogg the news all mothers dread - that after 20 minutes of battling to get her son to breathe, they had declared him dead.
Mrs Ogg unwrapped the baby from his blanket and held him against her skin. And then an extraordinary thing happened. After two hours of being hugged, touched and spoken to by his mother, the little boy began showing signs of life. At first, it was just a gasp for air that was dismissed by doctors as a reflex action. But then the startled mother fed him a little breast milk on her finger and he started breathing normally. 'I thought, "Oh my God, what's going on",' said Mrs Ogg. 'A short time later he opened his eyes. 'He started gasping more and more regularly. Why The Salvation Army Doesn’t Deserve Your Money. Posted on December 7, 2010 in Articles Every holiday season, people open their hearts and wallets for family, friends, and charities alike, including the Salvation Army. Unfortunately, some large organizations who regularly solicit for money are often using funds for political motives or ‘overhead’ costs.
In a series of posts, we’ll be investigating three popular charities that don’t deserve your charity. Everyone knows the Salvation Army. Whether it’s the secondhand goods at their thrift stores or their collection kettles outside department stores, the Salvation Army is ubiquitous to the holiday season. However, the Salvation Army’s virulent opposition to gay rights both in public and through persistent legislative lobbying raises the question how donations intended for the needy are being spent. In fact, the Salvation Army goes so far as to say gay people shouldn’t be having sex. Starting at the beginning of George W. Was this supposed to be a principled stand? AIDS? Introverts are Not Retarded or Anti-Social - Understanding The Introverted Child | Straight Dope Dad | A Father's View on Parenting.
Summary: The world is full of extroverts and reflects their extroverted ways. This is hard on introverts. The Dos and Don’ts of working with an introverted child. My daughter making a pet store in her room. But don't bother her while she's working on it. She'll let you know when it's done and then gladly give you a tour. If you’re an introvert you’ve heard it all. Well this may come as a shock to most extroverts, but we introverts are just not that impressed with you. Growing up that was my impression. I know better now, but when you see someone constantly seeking social interaction and validation, when you see them just blab on and on about nothing, when you see them get bored when the conversation becomes more in depth and reflective in nature, it’s easy to dismiss an extrovert as being somewhat of an idiot. Of course, they’re not idiots, it can just seem that way to an introvert.
Fortunately as you get older, you get wiser. Which brings me to my family. What is it? 1. 2. 3. 4. Purple, Pink, and The Colors of Silence | Toxic Waste Cloud. I am so sick of how fashionable it is to "support" a cause by showing or wearing colors. The people who participate in this are no doubt under the assumption they are doing good - but the message it is really sending is concerning.
I see these acts as a way to fit in - more than a way to help out. During the month of October we are bombarded by PINK - pink is everything in October because it is the color that shows the world you support Breast Cancer. You know how to really support breast cancer though? Giving your time and money to that cause. How about purple, you ask? I guess what I want to say is if you want to really support something you can't just wear a color.
Lets Harvest the Organs of Death Row Inmates.