30,000 years ago, a ground squirrel buried a piece of fruit for later. And must have forgotten where he left it.
On the frozen edge of the Kolyma River in northeastern Siberia, in an ancient pantry harboring seeds and other stores, an Arctic ground squirrel burrowed into the dirt and buried a small, dark fruit from a flowering plant. The squirrel’s prize quickly froze in the cold ground and was preserved in permafrost, waiting to grow into a fully fledged flowering plant until it was unearthed again. After 30,000 years, it finally was. Scientists in Russia have now regenerated this Pleistocene plant, transplanting it into a pot in the lab. A year later, it grew forth and bore fruit.
TGIF!!!
I saw the article about the flower yesterday, pretty cool.
Mornin’ Gang
Eee gads, does this mean the triffads may get us before the zombies? Zombie triffads?
“And I really got hot
When I saw Janette Scott
Fight a triffad that spits poison and kills”
30,000 yrs, 0.07 kGy of gamma radiation ….phfffftt.
Check the wire connections on the radiocarbon dating computers.
Ha ha! One of the comments;
Um…yeah. Okay.
Oooohh
I’m outraged.
We should pass a law that forces her not to discriminate against people.
It sure looks like the Massachusetts Mafia is bringing Wally Paulnuts into the family.
A great piece in Forbes
Florida International University law professor, Elizabeth Price Foley, has written a new book, The Tea Party: Three Principles, and sat for an interview with Instapundit’s Dr. Glenn Reynolds.
Foley, a self-described “recovering liberal”, is also the executive director of the Florida chapter of the outstanding Institute for Justice, the only libertarian, public interest law firm advocating for economic civil liberties in America.
#5 Hammy
That pic of the startlingly rotund Mayor Parker explains why almost all photos of her are head-and-shoulders. I just checked on google and saw that most shots that show her below the waist — and there aren’t many — are group shots where other people are crowded in next to her, or her big hips are hidden behind the podium. This can’t be accidental. I think the LSM is helping her out by not using unflattering photos of her. Reminds me of how there were only about 2 pix ever taken of Hillary that showed her cankles.
She looks like a Weeble.
After seeing the picture of The Mayor of Houston, Michael Berry’s moniker for her is quite accurate; Mayor Porker.
I chose to comment on the O/C pic website.
OOOOOOOOOOO Mayor Parker + Daisy Dukes = AWESOME
/Tube top optional
#15 Thanks a lot Squawk, just the thought of Mayor Porker in Daisy Dukes makes me want to first puke, then look for a harpoon.
What a rush!
G’Morning All
I can’t get the image out of my head
Interactive sky chart
http://media.skysurvey.org/interactive360/index.html
This is an interesting interactive graphic. According to the stats, 80+% of the USA believes in the Elohim of The Bible. If this is the case, why are the secular humanist jackwads dictating policy as the minority for the majority? Why are we, the majority, allowing it?
A worldwide survey was carried out with the following question:
“PLEASE, GIVE US YOUR OPINION ON THE LACK OF FOOD IN THE REST OF THE WORLD”
The Results?
1. In Western Europe no one knew what “lack” is.
2. In Africa no one knew what “food” is.
3. In Eastern Europe no one knew what “opinion” is.
4. In South America no one knew what “please” is.
5. In the USA no one knew what “the rest of the world” is.
Let them eat cake.
94 year old’s obituary
http://70.84.35.50/media/graphics/anello.jpg
#15 – EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
10
Texpat
Good interview.
Her comments about the maturing Tea Party ring true and I agree that Tea Partiers are not a bunch a whining, immature bed-wetters and will indeed not miss an opportunity to cast an anti-Obama vote in the Fall – regardless of their differences with the nominee. Box-skipping is anathema to dedicated, America-loving participants of this Republic.
20 Boney
Ever notice how much that 80% can’t agree on a wide variety of topics?
Simple
But if the goal is to get the wrong people to do the right thing, the threat should be omnipresent, and it should be used on occasion to show you’re serious.
In states like Texas, where the outcome of the Presidential election is assured, no harm will come from skipping that particular box.
27
Perhaps.
But in Texas the demographic train of change is barreling towards you at 500 MPH which will affect Texas politics forever.
How would you feel if there was a anomalous, surprisingly quick turnaround in a particular race and your single non-vote lost an election to a Marxist?
Since that’s not likely to happen this year, I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.
Okay, Sarge.
Alas, there are other reasons, too. Sigh.
Approximately 25 million adults live with their parents because of unemployment or underemployment. “Roughly 25 million adults live at home with their parents for a variety of reasons but mostly economic. For many the debilitating cost of student debt is hindering their progression into the independent marketplace. For others it is the lack of solid wages that actually provide enough to support a person living on their own. And for many others the inability to find a job is still a very common experience.”
#23 – linky no worky
Let’s not forget that “You Know Who” is away from the blog in West Texas today.
/heaving Nolan Ryan fastball tomato at Sarge’s head
Fox News? *NOPE* – oh this MUST be from Rush Limbaugh right? *NOPE*
from one of the Left’s very own…………………..
In other words, buckle your seatbelts, because it’s going to be a very bumpy ride.
Go to a concert instead.
I must jump in here before the mantra begins that Republicans are engaged in a whisper campaign that the good Houston mayor is fat. I have it on good authority the mayor has been fat since the ’80s, has been seen at fat meetings and once publicly stated she was on a diet.
Republicans like fat people, some of our best friends are fat.
Tim, my only point is that it was a big surprise to realize Annise is so bottom-heavy, because the LSM does not let those images get through.
35
Concert? Nah. Check out the video.
This is more fun.
Next targets, GJT and GTO.
Thwack. Thwack.
I see Serge’ has not mastered the art of suggesting that skipping the box is a good idea.
Trust me Serge’ it is all in the presentation and years of preperation. You ain’t there. But keep trying, imperfect practice makes imperfection perfect.
Listen to the ad.
Trust me.
A caller just presented an idea to Limbaugh that I had several days ago, why not let Limbaugh moderate a debate? I would suggest adding Michael Savage and let the 2 of them grill the candidates. I think we would get much better discussion about more significant topics. Ann Coulter, along with Beck is already in the the tank for Romney so they are out, perhaps Hannity to have 3 on the panel. I really want the intellect of Savage on the panel with Limbaugh.
Savage is a nutter.
#42
Only 10% nutter. That’s not as nutty as Luap Nor.
#38
Here I am sitting here mindin my own bizness…… Looks like we’re aiming a little high though, tomatoes goin over heads.
Sounds like a whole lot of live-at-home adult children, their parents, the media, and social “scientists” don’t have a clear grasp of root cause analysis. Let’s do the Five Whys:
Problem – My progression into the independent marketplace is being hindered.
Why? I can’t pay off my student loans and rent an apartment on my own.
Why? I don’t make enough money.
Why? I can’t find a good paying job.
Why? No one is hiring in my field of study.
Why? My degree is in Chinese Egg Painting.
Michael Savage is not a nutter.
He’s a bonafide lunatic.
Savage is a fun nutter.
PaulBOTS and anonymous newsltters have ruined the rep of that sweet little ol’ racist, anti-Semite Ron Paul. He ain’t no fun no mo’.
Savage may twist off on occasion, but a nutter/lunatic??? No freaking way, that guy is brilliant.
#45 Hamous
What you say is undoubtedly true, but I run across stories frequently around here of people with kids who have advanced degrees in serious fields – sciences, engineering, law, finance/economics – who have been unable to find any sort of real employment. Many work part-time or at wages so low they can’t afford the rents up here or they’re so deep in debt for college loans, they can’t make the notes and live on their own.
The aggregate total for student loan debt in the USA exceeded one trillion dollars in 2011.
Meanwhile my wife is looking for work and the online applications won’t even let you proceed without completing where you attended college. She doesn’t have any college but 20 years admin experience.
Don’t these companies realize all those occu-toddlers are the college educated?
#41 – I like it “sans Savage”……………….El Rush-Bo does NOT need no help trust me!
#51 Katfish: I can appreciate how Savage can generate strong negative feelings, that is not the point. Savage has a rather unique perspective and his questions would add a whole other dimension to the discussion. Could Rush do it by himself, of course – I would like to see the two work together on a project because they are so different. I wanna see what comes out of that collaboration.
Texpat – I have no doubt what you say is true. But, if our schools weren’t hell-bent on inventing then supporting degree plans for every conceivable (and many inconceivable) sexual, cultural, racial, etc. group that has at one time been offended, tuition rates wouldn’t be increasing double that of the inflation rate. Just take a look at the list of undergraduate degree plans from the College of Liberal Arts at what is arguably Texas’ premier state school:
Each of these also has a corresponding graduate degree program. Now think about the professors and associated support staff required to maintain all those plans. What a colossal waste of taxpayer money.
#52 – Hey we can agree to disagree – I’m of the “too many cooks” point of view – ostensibly the proposed debate is to better evaluate Repub candidates – NOT determine how well (or not) Rush & Savage interact
“too may moderators” = any more than ONE = less overall response time for the actual candidates IMHO
I could envision TWO separate debates – 1 with Rush as Mod then 1 with Savage
Urban Studies??? C’mon man, gimme a break.
/hey hey hey, one break coming up
#53 hamous
Anything in the list ending with “Studies” with the possible exception of the international studies one should be discontinued. Languages as areas of study have been around for ages, ditto philosophy, etc.
SAVAGE/BECK 2012
#57 – for WHUT country?? (not MINE!!!
)
#53 Hamous
I agree. I wonder, though, if the costs of higher funding had not been allowed to skyrocket several hundred percent over the last 25 years, would universities have been able to turn the schools into these gourment buffets of endless choices.
Also, the proportion of non-teaching adminstrative employees has reached 54% of the total higher ed payrolls and is responsible for the much, if not most, of the huge increase in overhead. All those bureacrats have to justify their existence so they expand the work to meet the number of employees.
It’s mind-boggling.
“Urban Studies course syllabus” (for any Arab country)
101: watch where you WALK (unless you like to scrape poop off yer shoes)
course time: 1 hour
no books
scrapers available at Sears Hardware or EBAY
If you want a degree in Russian Language & Culture, here’s a plan: move to freaking Russia and go to school.
Hamous
This is just, well, I’m speechless.
RE: Peter Gleick – the climate alarmist/activist who forged documents and stole others from the conservative Heartland Institute
From the JunkScience.com website:
Texpat – by any means necessary, just like good Marxists always do. I see Charles Johnson is sticking his slimy little hands into the fray as well. Heartland has sent him a cease and desist letter.
If you travel and need to take a suit or sports coat and dress shirt with you, save this video. There’s nothing worse than unpacking your clothes for an important meeting (or wedding, funeral, etc) and have them look like you just pulled them out of a dumpster.
They’re selling the jumbo size Zip-Loc bags in the grocery stores now.
Whew!
At least he left out of his diatribe the College of Fine Arts .
#64 – Very SLICK technique & talent there – looks like even with the extreme careful folding / bagging one would likely have to “limit” what goes in “that” suitcase (or just carry an extra for suit only eh?)
#65 – Heh. I had it ctrl-c’d, then thought of you and held back on the ctrl-v.
#62 TP: This link was in your link and is the discussion of the weakness of the MMGW case. Well worth the read. Nice find.
Quote from news report:
While the President’s aides say he has yet to focus on the campaign, he attended three fundraisers today.
These people lie when they don’t need to. It’s automatic.
#64 Hell Texpat that might be okay till you go through TSA and they insist on opening everything.
Oh wait, I don’t fly
or do weddings
or funerals
or important business meetings
Never mind I do need that thing anyway.
What if the only choices are a Marxist or a Socialist … ouch! I just got beaned by a tomato, where did that come from?
There’s a couple of words rarely seen in the same sentence.
Any recommendations for a downloadable malware remover? My old XP machine I use for estimating picked up something.
malwarebytes has always worked for me. The page should open up to a picture of a large lock. If not, you may have to download on a stick from another computer.
Yup, I’ve cleaned many an unusable computer with malwarebytes.
Care to open an on-line business in Greece?
#60
Katfishy, tell us what ya really think, man!
#64 Texpat
Hmm, wouldn’t TSA be suspicious if they saw clothing in a ziplock bag and rip it out for inspection?
#65, 67
So I assume the cat is now out of the bag on Shannon’s degree?
How ya get from Fine Arts to Water Utility Mgmt?
To a generation raised on threats to our “precious bodily fluids,” Rick Santorum’s turning into a parody.
While I can understand the threat to a Presidential candidate and I like to see these pusillanimous knuckleheads get their comeuppance; I still believe there is a case to be made for the First Amendment.
I thought all these Islamic nations were so worried and concerned for their Palestinian brethren. If they’re so concerned about the Palis, why don’t the oil producing nations just send fuel directly to Gaza ?
They are all a bunch of lying, hypocritical jackasses using the Palestinians as props for their petty, little power games.
Mbytes and ComboFix=the great 1-2 punch for malware.
While I would have thought that the embargo had something to do with it, your article provides a more realistic answer:
But I guess that doesn’t fit the meme.
#81 shamaal
I don’t know about the Twitter/Bachmann case, but this is good news:
#85 texpat
I have never liked fishing expeditions, regardless of the nature of the crime. It’s good to see the Courts beginning to rein this cyber stuff in.
It appears the Governor is running for Vice-President.
#84 shamaal
The Israelis have allowed continuing and huge amounts of material, food and medicine into Gaza as long as it comes through Israeli ports of entry and is inspected by them. There is no reason fuel could not be delivered to the Gaza Strip.
However, as you point out, members of the Ummah have no desire to fund idiots who would spend donated funds on warfare and terrorism. Some people are so stupid they would starve their families to kill the kin of others.
I don’t blame the prosperous of Islam for not sharing with Hamas and Fatah and all their crazed comrades.
#82 TP:
The residents of the Gush Katif subdivision in Gaza (Jews) were forcibly removed from their homes and businesses, they had green houses and a thriving community. When they left and the vermin running Gaza took over, the first thing that happened, within a matter of days, was that the once thriving community was destroyed. Giving money and opportunity to the pals is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenagers.
There are good Palistinians in the U.S. Note: immigrants! Got the hell out of their ancestral sinkhole and came here to work, save, and start businesses. There are several who run a car repair/inspection station near my home that I’ve been patronizing for years. To a man, their birth names are all Ali, but they’ve all taken English names like Allen and Alex. Very Americanized and assimilated. Good neighbors.
#90 M42: I will state categorically that all mooslims are not terrorists, however, 99+% of terrorists are mooslimes and they carry out their terroristic acts in the name of their god. I would not have such a problem with them if they would simply live and let live; they will not let that happen.
Sgt Johnson singing her own tune, before she was a sarge it seems.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=POaTtjbrnrc
Thanks for the malware link. It did not directly solve the problem but led to the source.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5MHNvOVl8Y
Hot Pattotie?
You musical types get meaning out of the weirdest stuff. I was a sheltered child.
Time Warp
See
Introducing Michael Berry?
One way or another, the Rooskies are gonna get us. By dominating space or resurrecting ice age terror….
It’s a bird….it’s an Airplane….no it’s …………..
ST?
I’m shocked to see she is a weeble.
In post #82 it was
Which became in #88
I guess that’s some progress.
Obama’s reply to the House.
#104
Not mutually exclusive. In fact, perfectly harmonious statements.
Just cause its cool
All hail the King.
Looks like goats is on-his-own tonight. I’m just sayin’.
#108
Bruce Campbell has a fan club?
Bonecrusher #13;
Or invite her out for a cold beer at the bar of his choice.
Won’t the Daisy Dukes tear to shreds long before she gets them on?
#111
Who knows where this may lead …………
Mayoral Candidate Claims Rival Sent Him Topless Dancer, Taped Lap Dance
RE The high price of higher education:
Why do so many people feel compelled to obtain advanced degrees and dig themselves further into debt? I think one reason is that people want to stand out from the crowd. In tough economic times employers are not necessarily going to give a bump in pay to someone with a masters degree. So now an employer can get someone with more knowledge, for the same price, and the learning curve will not be as steep.
In the engineering contracting world, I am seeing more and more young people come in with advanced degrees. IMHO I do not think a Masters in Chemical Engineering is really a necessity for 90% – 95% of the tasks required of me on a daily basis. I have looked at the courses offered through U of H and I can see that they would be beneficial and make me a better engineer, however, the return on investment would span years if not decades.
I wonder if it is industry or academia that is pushing for the advanced degrees. Something tells me that the ol’ professors are trying to ensure job security.
Hamous, you listed all the ridiculous courses offered in the arts. Have you seen some of the weird offerings from A&M in the sciences. An old middle school friend of mine took 8 years to get a degree in Bio something or another Engineering/Science something from Texas A&M. He had to work his way through school by taking semesters off. He had to change his degree program no fewer than four times because the university simply stopped offering his degree. He was left hanging with 9 – 15 hours to go on all four occasions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8R4p6t9250&feature=related
#115
The original
Academia is more of a racket than the left claims the corporate world is. So very many things we should be focusing on, but by golly we got birth control covered!
Song of the South, Part1.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHNDKxySTvU
Hamous #63;
I binged heartland sending ceased and desist letter to Charles Johnson (cuz anything that hurts him and his website makes me happy) and found the following site. On it there’s a post of that well known Hitler parody with the cover of the Heartland Institute and Charles Johnsno is Hitler. (Classic). The post is bt Emperor and dated February 20, 2012 @ 12:56 am.
http://diaryofdaedalus.com/2012/02/20/charles-johnson-publishes-the-heartland-institutes-email/
The posters make excellent points but a WARNING to all, there is vulgarity in their posts. Even the mother of vulgarity is used by the posters but I tell you I was giggling near to tears reading the subtitles on the Hitler parody video.
oops, see next post
Part 2
Oh the Snark bites..
Here is a little brain wash for those that have visions of Mayor Parker in Daisy dukes bouncing around in the old.cabesa.
And I am so glad I am bi-lingual.
For those who don’t recognize her in the Dr. Hook video, That’s Randi Brooks, also seen as the hooker in Man With Two Brains
Keeping up with the meme.
Shammy
That just brought a tear to my eye. Sniff not many folks pay that close attention. I’m proud of ya.
Nope, no fine arts degree. I’m just a dumb old country boy with an A.A.S. in Horticulture.
The rest is all by osmosis.
I gots them blue jean blues.
This is currently filed under “Dude” at Hot Air. Here’s what it takes to start and online store in Greece:
Makes me not want ot ask what hamous had to do to get this website started.
To Start An Online Store In Greece, You Have To Do Something Pretty Gross
Not entirely with “old cabesa” but close enough.
Bro Phil you wonderin around out there? I figured you might drag this moldy goldly out.
Nope Darren
I speak English and Blue Jeans.
Wulp folks time for me to Rock On.
Nighty night
Howza about a gal who looks great in anything.
Yo Bro Squawk you beat me to it, but I have another moldy Bowie goldy right here.
Good grief Squawk. Could your blue jeans videos get a little more suggestive?
Let’s have an LST reunion and I’ll wear my blue jeans just for you.
David Essex eh? I haven’t heard “Rock On” in ages and never knew who sang that song.
A couple of videos to watch:
Quaaiiiiiinnnnt
Also, “quaaiiiiiinnnnt”.
For The Last Time, Anything You put on that ‘Prompter, President Burgundy Will Read