"If the human race wishes to have a prolonged and indefinite period of material prosperity, they have only got to behave in a peaceful and helpful way toward one another ". W. Churchill

A Special Wedding, Birds, Flowers & More

Fri Nov 11, 2011 1:25 PM EST

Hi Everyone, It has been a great summer. Wife and I went to a beautiful wedding in Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Our Goddaughter was married off.

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Study finds that a noisy environment keeps the birds away

Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:38 PM EST

We humans are noisy, and birds don't like it. Some birds change their tunes to deal with the din. BLOG: Birds Are Changing Their Tune Now it seems that other birds are just packing up and moving away.

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The Most Amazing Bird Phenomenon

Wed Nov 9, 2011 6:25 PM EST

#45225395This video from MSN shows what is called murmuration. It is when a massive flock of birds move swiftly and harmoniously. Click the above link to see this amazing video that has gone viral.

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Here Are Some Fun Shots of Our Feline Invasion

Wed Nov 2, 2011 7:22 PM EDT

Cats get a bad rap, don't you think? These animals just want your love and attention and in return will provide you with laughter and an insight into animals of prey. Please adopt a dog or cat, they need to be loved.

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The Ease of Capturing Life's Special Moments With Digital Photography

Sat Sep 3, 2011 2:03 PM EDT

Glad to share some images from southern California. Thanks for stopping by.

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When Half a Million Americans Died and Nobody Noticed
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Was the US drug Vioxx responsible for far more deaths than has been acknowledged so far? ARE American lives cheaper than those of the Chinese? It's a question raised by Ron Unz, publisher of The American Conservative, who has produced a compelling comparison between the …
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Do we need a Constitutional ban on premarital sex, cheating, divorce and masturbation to save marriage?
Ok, the argument is that we need a constitutional ban on same sex marriage in order to save and promote only one form of marriage, the traditional marriage between a man and a woman. Well I say, in for a penny in for a pound. If you are going to argue that same sex marriag …
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How Deep are Your Feelings of Empathy?
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A Brief Vinecation...
During the month of April there was so much that needed to be done around the 3 homes I take care of, I really didn't get online much, nor did I take many shots. I did have a few surprises in the bird lot, the Rose Breasted Grossbeak has come back after 7 years, I had …
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Returning to the Vine
I'm writing this partly to get out of Newsvine "newbie-jail" so I can post links in my comments once again (what a pain in the arse) and partly to answer the question I've gotten in a few emails about whether or not I'm really me. There was an individual that opened a Newsv …
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Thank you for the Friend Request. I am truly humbled and accept without reservation. I know that we will be great friends.
— Al-316

churchill said it right.
— Zero-

Maybe I've just been lucky but whenever I stumble upon one of your articles, your photos, your recipes, it's always such a pleasure!
— Joanna Caroll

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. :)
— Jerseygirl1978

Just found your comment on my page ... I'm going to read your articles and, I've added you to my watch list.
— A. Macarthur

I gladly accept your friend invite. I can tell from your comments that you have a big heart.

— JM California

(shhhh) but don't tell anyone :) :)
Thanks for accepting :)
— MJL-3

Thank you, JM!!

I appreciated your comment to me as I recently had an episode with one of those you refer to. We should all have a right to voice our own reasoned conclusions on the forum without the fear of prejudice, condescension and deletion.

Thank you for your thoughtful support, and I enjoy your comments as well. ..CL
— CL1

Thanks for the FR JM. I'm looking forward to more photos from you.
— Dare To Hope

If there is a 'rule' for which there is no rational basis, it should be abandoned. If there is a group of behaviours for which our society is (or would be) collectively harmed if it were electively practiced, then it should be discouraged.

Chirmly, I love that statement!
— JM California