Open Thread – Water Totem
16 07 2009
One of my favorite things to do along the rocky shore line of the little coves in Prince William Sound is to look at the images reflected in the water sideways. They take on all kinds of interesting forms. I like to photograph them and then turn them on edge. Sometimes I see much more in the picture than I did when I was actually there, standing like an idiot with my head all bent over 90 degrees for minutes on end. I really like the way this image turned out. There are so many interesting faces and patterns. It’s like a combination of a totem pole and a kaleidoscope.
July 16th, 2009 at 4:58 PM
CN #192: I bet you are right. She probably hates even being associated with her. They just did a montage of all the funniest moments during the campaign and it was hilarious.
July 16th, 2009 at 5:35 PM
seattlefan Says:
I’m watching David Shuster (Countdown) and he just said Tina Fey has been nominated for an Emmy for portraying $arah Palin. LMAO!!! I foresee some future skits when SNL comes off hiatus.
And…SNL itself got an Emmy nod…. :blink:
July 16th, 2009 at 5:46 PM
For general interest. First Alaskans Institute is working on trying “the Native problem”.
Here’s a survey about leaving villages and moving elsewhere because of economic issues.
http://www.firstalaskans.org/documents_fai/NativeQuarterlyweb.pdf
July 16th, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Pandora’s box….
http://syrin.vox.com/library/audio/6a00f48ce8cafa000200f48d0ac83b0001.html
July 16th, 2009 at 6:05 PM
winkwinkWA
I spent nine years in the Tri-Cities, and back in the 70’s when alternative energy sources got attention (under Carter), that area was rejected for experimental wind generating projects b/c we too often had too much wind for the turbines. What is the extent of wind power development up there now?
July 16th, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Water totem..a powerful image..and is not water the binding-agent..for us, for all life? To touch water..to see water..and listen..is..to heal.
July 16th, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Buchanan on Rachel…I can’t say it enough…this man is an embarrassment to all mankind…he’s a moron and an racist….anybody with a TV show should NOT give this fu*k*ed-up animal a platform! Shame on Chris Mathews for not putting this “friend” in his place and KUDOS to Rachel for standing up to this idiot, even though he doesn’t get it or didn’t listen to reason. OMG!
July 16th, 2009 at 7:11 PM
@ Lainey: I love how Rachel remains respectful and patient while Buchanan gets so out of breath and high pitched.
July 16th, 2009 at 7:14 PM
@ds55…….I know, for real….she’s so quick……I wish I had her skills
July 16th, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Right now on Rachel , Jeff Sharlet just called the house on “C” street a “Fundamentalist Frat House”………bunch of extra-marital boinking going on there. His book “The Family” sounds like a must read.
July 16th, 2009 at 7:19 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sen-barbara-boxer/clean-energy-action-will_b_235382.html
Queen sarah got thumped by Sen Boxer today. I think now she has gone and just about p!ssed off everyyone and they are not giving her a pass. Sorry sarah palin ..check mate.
July 16th, 2009 at 7:19 PM
@ austintx: Is that C-Street House still open? I would tell any congressman’s wife to never let her husband live there, woo-boy!
July 16th, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Rachel was so good at respectfully cleaning his (Boss Hogg Buchanan’s) clock. She is so right and he looked like an a$$ in that interview. I too, wish I had her wit and skills. The clarity and intellect in what she says is truly awesome and her delivery is spot on.
July 16th, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Some of us were talking about alternative sources of energy: wind or solar.
I found this statement one one of these websites.
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Under United States law, a federal-level investment tax credit (ITC) is available to help consumers purchase small wind turbines for home, farm, or business use. Owners of small wind systems with 100 kilowatts (kW) of capacity or less can receive a credit for 30% of the total installed cost of the system.
Current Status: The ITC, written into law through the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, is available for equipment installed from October 3, 2008 through December 31, 2016. The value of the credit is now uncapped, through the ARRA of 2009. Another provision of the ARRA is a new cash grant program through the U.S. Treasury that certain taxpayers may elect to use in lieu of claiming the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC). However, this grant is NOT applicable to residential consumers (as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 25D), but rather only to entities as defined in Sections 45 and 48, which, generally, are businesses.
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It also states: … “Many other states have additional funding and grant opportunities. For state by state details on all renewable energy and energy efficiency incentives for the USA please visit:” ( there is an active link on this webpage also that tells you about state by state info)
http://www.provenenergy.co.uk/windturbines_funding_planning.php
July 16th, 2009 at 8:37 PM
http://www.wbir.com/news/watercooler/story.aspx?storyid=93341&catid=141
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Palin’s Yahoo emails could be subpoened, in that hacker’s trial. Defense has requested them and other evidence. Judge to rule on request. Trial set for 10-22-09.
July 16th, 2009 at 8:50 PM
I just read the latest tweet/ url About Eagle and she is touting all this good will being done, but not one iota of it is from her administration or Govt. Agencies. It sounds like it is all from the Mennonite Disaster Services and “volunteers”. Is she not embarrassed that the State did NOTHING? Wow. Unless I’m missing something, she is trying to take credit where credit is not due.
Tweet:
Here’s more info on the great work in Eagle. See http://tinyurl.com/m2z2bz
July 16th, 2009 at 9:03 PM
seattlefan Says:
July 16th, 2009 at 8:50 PM
I just read the latest tweet/ url About Eagle and she is touting all this good will being done, but not one iota of it is from her administration or Govt. Agencies. It sounds like it is all from the Mennonite Disaster Services and “volunteers”. Is she not embarrassed that the State did NOTHING? Wow. Unless I’m missing something, she is trying to take credit where credit is not due.
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Please note that the press release comes from your friendly local NEW Lite Gov – a STATE official. Is this how it’s going to be?
Folks should email this release to their friendly local legislators who will be holding confirmation hearings soon . . .
July 16th, 2009 at 9:06 PM
austintx Says:
July 16th, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Right now on Rachel , Jeff Sharlet just called the house on “C” street a “Fundamentalist Frat House”………bunch of extra-marital boinking going on there. His book “The Family” sounds like a must read.
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I’m shocked, I tell ya . . . shocked!
July 16th, 2009 at 9:15 PM
I was so pizzed when I read it I didn’t see that it was put out by Campbell. What a mess! So she “lifted” off his release. That is even worse! NEW Lite Gov is taking after QuitterGov, cutting and pasting success garnerned by others and trying to somehow take the credit? omg…….
July 16th, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Oops! My last response was to #214. Aussie Blue Sky
July 16th, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Just want to say I’m really proud of our “Local Boy Does Well.” He solo circumnavigated the globe and is the youngest to succeed. (There’s a Brit trying to beat him, and good for him, too!)
Yay,you did it, T.O. Kid!
(We had T.O. Little League winners a few years back and I was very proud of them, too.)
July 16th, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Hope all her Yahoo emails are exposed.
July 16th, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Are those AK Outlaw cards new or were they the ones at that funky store?
July 16th, 2009 at 9:40 PM
I’ve beet trying to stay awake to watch the new of our local kid getting back to So Cal. Who wants to take bets that I fall asleep on the couch?
July 16th, 2009 at 9:41 PM
That would be news. Already yawning.
July 16th, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Lol and “been”, not “beet”! Good thing I’m the only one here!
July 16th, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Yay! I didn’t fall asleep and got to see Zac! Thought for sure I was going to be asleep before the segment came on the news!
July 16th, 2009 at 10:11 PM
From AKM previous post: Sorrry very late here.
The administration is spending an awful lot of time on the upcoming ballot initiative that will address parental notice and consent for anyone under the age of 18 who is seeking to terminate a pregnancy. Here is the initiative language with recent changes in language underlined. parental20involvement20initiative1
Two years ago, the Alaska Supreme Court on a 3-2 ruling said that a parental consent law was unconstitutional because it transferred the right to make such an important decision to a parent or a judge. They also stated that a parental notification law, however, might be constitutional.
Please do NOT let us forget AND let this be forgotten , isn’t palin supposed to appoint 2/3??? judges. WHEN will this happen. If she appoints another, friend /school mate/ Church MEMBER. How will her appointment change earlier ruling on this very important issue.
AKM..Horton the elephant..lame duck..flying around Alaska..bed time story.. it has been along time .. just not sooo scary please. she is living in a cartoon world.
July 17th, 2009 at 12:15 AM
nswfm CA, no idea what you’re posting about. Must be regional?
July 17th, 2009 at 6:55 AM
AKM – this is the weirdest, coolest picture of a waterfall that I have ever seen. Very creative and outstanding photo!
July 17th, 2009 at 7:11 AM
@martha, it does kind of look like waterfall, but then try looking at it sideways. Shoreline.
July 17th, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Be careful if you look at it sideways – I became so fascinated I got a crick in my neck. Another poster turned the pic around, unfortunately I am not that smart (o:
July 17th, 2009 at 8:47 AM
And here’s a kids say the darnedest things:
My 6 yr. old grandson was here looking at moose pics and I showed him this. He said it looks like a creature, pointed out it’s features, said it was wearing a zombie hat and then “Oh look it’s a boy!”
Gotta love the little ones (o:
July 17th, 2009 at 9:01 AM
More from Bruce Wilson, aka Troutfishing:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-wilson/palin-attended-church-eve_b_237740.html