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Cat Cams: What DO Cats Do Home Alone?
Commented Dec 05, 2009 at 15:08:45 in Green
“Go ahead...kill the romance for us.”
Cat Cams: What DO Cats Do Home Alone?
Commented Dec 05, 2009 at 10:05:46 in Green
“Laughed at that one!”
Walt's Food Centers, Suburban Grocer, Fined $55K For Child Labor Violations
Commented Dec 05, 2009 at 08:51:55 in Chicago
“Sorry, but it is. The employer is responsible for assigning work to the employees. If someone is too young to be operating certain machinery or working too many hours, it's the employer's fault, not the employee.
The employer should know their ages at the point of employment.”
The employer should know their ages at the point of employment.”
Walt's Food Centers, Suburban Grocer, Fined $55K For Child Labor Violations
Commented Dec 05, 2009 at 01:24:26 in Chicago
“Yes, as a matter of fact, I DID read it the article.
As employers, they had to be aware of the ages of these kids that they were permitting to operate the mentioned machinery. Their ages would have been apparent on the IDs that they had to present when hired.
"It wasn't about ages,time hours and operational equipment restrictions.." Uh, yes it was.”
As employers, they had to be aware of the ages of these kids that they were permitting to operate the mentioned machinery. Their ages would have been apparent on the IDs that they had to present when hired.
"It wasn't about ages,time hours and operational equipment restrictions.." Uh, yes it was.”
ObamAtomic replied on Dec 05, 2009 at 07:43:33
“Tried again.
a 12 year old child can be hire,the one doing the hiring is not aware where the children be working or amount of time resting.
Your comment is far out.Tried again!
"It wasn't about hiring ages,time hours and operational equipment restrictions.." .
http://www.stopchildlabor.org/USchildlabor/fact1.htm”
a 12 year old child can be hire,the one doing the hiring is not aware where the children be working or amount of time resting.
Your comment is far out.Tried again!
"It wasn't about hiring ages,time hours and operational equipment restrictions.." .
http://www.stopchildlabor.org/USchildlabor/fact1.htm”
ObamAtomic replied on Dec 05, 2009 at 07:36:16
“No according to you,you stated:
"Don't they have to check these kids I.D.s before employing them"?
The article is not about hiring age,it's about working time ,operational restrictions.
Tried again”
"Don't they have to check these kids I.D.s before employing them"?
The article is not about hiring age,it's about working time ,operational restrictions.
Tried again”
Walt's Food Centers, Suburban Grocer, Fined $55K For Child Labor Violations
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 16:18:28 in Chicago
“Wow. I shop there. Don't they have to check these kids I.D.s before employing them? What were they thinking??”
ObamAtomic replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 19:15:44
“Did you read the article before posting?
Walt’s Food Centers in Tinley Park, Frankfort, Crete, South Holland, Homewood, and Dyer, Ind., was cited for allowing 22 employees under 18 to operate balers, and allowing one minor under 16 to work beyond the permitted times and hours, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Labor.
It wasn't about ages,time hours and operational equipment restrictions..”
Walt’s Food Centers in Tinley Park, Frankfort, Crete, South Holland, Homewood, and Dyer, Ind., was cited for allowing 22 employees under 18 to operate balers, and allowing one minor under 16 to work beyond the permitted times and hours, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Labor.
It wasn't about ages,time hours and operational equipment restrictions..”
Cat Cams: What DO Cats Do Home Alone?
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 02:03:17 in Green
“Ever feel their eyes searing into your head? And then you get a mental image that they want some soft food or catnip or their toy mouse? At the risk of sounding crazy, this happens to us all the time. I'm almost convinced that they communicate with us in that way.”
wolfgangmo replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 19:16:09
“My dad used to say "never try to outstuborn a cat. It annoys the cat and give you a headache and you end up doing what the little tyrants want anyway."
True words.”
True words.”
katmeyster replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 14:33:55
“Scarily true.”
Cat Cams: What DO Cats Do Home Alone?
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 01:57:41 in Green
“I have 3 cats indoors, currently. Two are 14 & the other is about 6 months old. I have 6 feral cats outdoors that I let sleep in my garage. There were 2 more but one was hit by a car & the other disappeared. And...we are watching 3 kittens for a friend until they can be adopted out because she wanted them socialized with humans & she had to work all the time. So, my life is basically preparing meals & scooping cat poop 24/7, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.
I love cats because they are the coolest animals that allow us to interact with them. Dogs are all "in your face" and drooling and jumping up all the time, and would sell their souls for a treat. Cats basically could care less. I love that attitude. If you're lucky and work at it, they repay you with their love -- a real compliment because they're notoriously hard to B.S. Come to think of it, I think I prefer cats to a lot of humans!”
I love cats because they are the coolest animals that allow us to interact with them. Dogs are all "in your face" and drooling and jumping up all the time, and would sell their souls for a treat. Cats basically could care less. I love that attitude. If you're lucky and work at it, they repay you with their love -- a real compliment because they're notoriously hard to B.S. Come to think of it, I think I prefer cats to a lot of humans!”
Lilly-G replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 09:41:36
“Thank you for saying it first - I, too, prefer cats and most all animals to most human beings. Cats have such mystique to make them interesting and they have limitless love for the one that feeds them the most.”
charlot replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 08:34:24
“I agree!! Cats are awesome.
We love our dog, too, of course (chocolate lab), but they definitely are very different creatures!”
We love our dog, too, of course (chocolate lab), but they definitely are very different creatures!”
In Praise Of Slow Food
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 02:42:12 in Living
“I love food & love eating it & I refuse to be neurotic over it. So many people these days almost seem apologetic for eating. That's just silly. I want to enjoy my food so I put a lot of thought & preparation into our meals.
I cook at least a meal (or two) every day & I can't seem to stomach fast food or processed food anymore. It just doesn't taste good to me. My philosophy is that I love food & if I'm going to take in the calories, it better be of superior quality or it's just not worth it. I also value my health so I avoid saturated or trans fats & include a lot of fresh vegetables, whole grains & fruit into each day's menu. I do like meat, so I try to watch what kinds of meat I buy & we end up eating a lot of chicken anyway.”
I cook at least a meal (or two) every day & I can't seem to stomach fast food or processed food anymore. It just doesn't taste good to me. My philosophy is that I love food & if I'm going to take in the calories, it better be of superior quality or it's just not worth it. I also value my health so I avoid saturated or trans fats & include a lot of fresh vegetables, whole grains & fruit into each day's menu. I do like meat, so I try to watch what kinds of meat I buy & we end up eating a lot of chicken anyway.”
Anita Tedaldi: Woman Returns Adopted Child After 18-Months (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 02:08:56 in Living
“I had a cousin who did the very same thing with a child from Russia that she and her husband had adopted. I'll bet this happens a lot more than one would think.”
Retired Couple Save Abandoned Pets
Commented Sep 26, 2009 at 00:42:59 in Politics
“I feed 6 feral kittens & their father outside in my backyard, & all my inside cats (3) came to us after being abandoned or were feral too. I love all cats but agree that we must work to spay/neuter them to keep the feral populations down.”
Michael Imperioli: An Original Portrait
Commented Sep 25, 2009 at 02:27:10 in Style
“I think Michael Imperioli is one of the most exciting young actors out there today. I wish him nothing but happiness & success.”
Australian Cat Clyde Strays 2,400 Miles, Returns Home
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 15:22:25 in World
“I absolutely agree.”
burtmckinly replied on Sep 18, 2009 at 11:51:53
“Also interesting on the subject of domestication of one species by another: Let us consider the role of Toxoplasma gondii, and unseen parasitic protozoa which changes the behavior of small mammals so that they are attracted to, rather then fearful of, cats. The parasite has this precise affect on its host because the only way it can sexually reproduce is if it's host has been eaten by a cat.”
burtmckinly replied on Sep 18, 2009 at 11:40:07
“"Cats are the only animals that domesticated humans." Please explain.
Some of the ideas put forth by Michael Pollan, in his book Botany of Desire, are worth considering on this subject. The book's exploration of the concept of domestication focuses on plant species but could just as well be applied to animals. He suggests (for example) that the apple has domesticated the human just as much as the human has domesticated the apple. So I can agree that the house cat has domesticated the human just as much as the human has domesticated the house cat, but I wold apply that same relationship of binary domestication to humans and cows, humans and dogs, humans and pigs, etc. I don't see how cat's can be considered to be the only animal that has domesticated humans.”
Some of the ideas put forth by Michael Pollan, in his book Botany of Desire, are worth considering on this subject. The book's exploration of the concept of domestication focuses on plant species but could just as well be applied to animals. He suggests (for example) that the apple has domesticated the human just as much as the human has domesticated the apple. So I can agree that the house cat has domesticated the human just as much as the human has domesticated the house cat, but I wold apply that same relationship of binary domestication to humans and cows, humans and dogs, humans and pigs, etc. I don't see how cat's can be considered to be the only animal that has domesticated humans.”
Australian Cat Clyde Strays 2,400 Miles, Returns Home
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 15:22:01 in World
“Actually, if you saw the degree of cold-blooded efficiency that the semi-feral cats that live in my backyard hunt with, you might revise your opinion. They are skilled & ruthless killers. Hardly sweet, little lap-sitting pussycats!”
burtmckinly replied on Sep 18, 2009 at 11:55:17
“Judging by your testimonials, the semi-feral cats described by DemFem are less domesticated by humans, and have domesticated humans less, then those described by CatTheGadfly. There are apparently varying degrees of cat/human domesticity.”
CatTheGadfly replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 23:07:45
“No, I've seen that...and it's no contradiction. It simply makes me all the more grateful and amazed that my cats accept me, sit in my lap, and eat from my hand, because it means I must have earned it. I've seen one of my cats take on a 75-pound German shepherd and win (for good cause), kill a copperhead snake, fight a gigantic rat who was attacking her littermate brother, and then settle down to sleep at the foot of the bed. Similar stories with the other two.
Of course, where we live now, they have to stay inside, but I have no doubt that cats are ruthless, carnivorous predators who can hunt and kill with efficiency. They are also loyal, intelligent, affectionate, playful, and sweet, if treated well and respected. I like dogs, too -- but a cat's loyalty is earned.”
Of course, where we live now, they have to stay inside, but I have no doubt that cats are ruthless, carnivorous predators who can hunt and kill with efficiency. They are also loyal, intelligent, affectionate, playful, and sweet, if treated well and respected. I like dogs, too -- but a cat's loyalty is earned.”
Australian Cat Clyde Strays 2,400 Miles, Returns Home
Commented Sep 16, 2009 at 20:37:53 in World
“Cats really are special animals with very unique relationships to humans over all other animals, including dogs. Their use of "meowing" is directed to us rather than to others of their own species. They live symbiotically with us, tolerating our eccentric ways (to their way of thinking) & rewarding us with their affection. I love them.”
FrTown replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 12:36:53
“Cats are the only animals that domesticated humans.”
burtmckinly replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 09:14:23
“We did a great job inbreeding them to the point of docile domestication. Yay!”
Glenn Beck Tries And Fails At Art History (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 15:33:21 in Media
“I've been an art historian for over 30 years & I can tell you that ALL cultures & societies take images & icons & use them for their own purposes. They get recycled, over & over again. Like the Book of Ecclesiastes says, "...there is nothing new under the sun." There is no hidden agenda here.
The swasticka, for example, was a symbol dating back to Neolithic India. The hammer & sickle were used in these works of art because we had been a country built on industry & farming, not some Communist plot.
Glenn Beck has obviously never studied art history & doesn't have the first clue of interpreting what he's looking at in any RELIABLE historical context.”
The swasticka, for example, was a symbol dating back to Neolithic India. The hammer & sickle were used in these works of art because we had been a country built on industry & farming, not some Communist plot.
Glenn Beck has obviously never studied art history & doesn't have the first clue of interpreting what he's looking at in any RELIABLE historical context.”
GreatTruthsSeeker replied on Sep 04, 2009 at 22:24:41
“In the spirit of observing the obvious, I forgot to mention that "The great truths are too important to be new."
Somerset Maugham, 1874-1965.”
Somerset Maugham, 1874-1965.”
GreatTruthsSeeker replied on Sep 04, 2009 at 22:12:31
“Nice and realistic comments. Thank you.”
True Health Care Reform: 10 Missing Pieces
Commented Aug 25, 2009 at 10:52:23 in Living
“Wow. I agree with every point you make. It's just good old-fashioned common sense. This should be incorporated in any health care reform bill that gets passes.”
Andy Warhol's Michael Jackson Portrait Sold By Vered Gallery In East Hampton
Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 15:23:08 in New York
“IMHO, this work does not look like any of Warhol's others in his series of portraits. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a fake.”
Stand Up, Max Baucus
Commented Aug 18, 2009 at 17:59:02 in Politics
“I totally agree. Max Baucus is a major problem here. Now what can we do to let him know how we feel, even if we're not a constituent ?? Any ideas?? Anyone?
And to his constituents: please call his offices & let him know you're angry with the way he has been handling things. Enough is enough. It's time we take this back.”
And to his constituents: please call his offices & let him know you're angry with the way he has been handling things. Enough is enough. It's time we take this back.”
chroma replied on Aug 18, 2009 at 18:18:26
“I sent him a message saying that I support single payer, and if he blocks the public option I will actively campaign to have him removed in the next election, and will encourage my family and friends of like mind to do the same.
Listen, those of us who were not constituents organized and got rid of a bunch of terrible people in Congress: it is in our interest, for the common good, and within our power to do so.”
Listen, those of us who were not constituents organized and got rid of a bunch of terrible people in Congress: it is in our interest, for the common good, and within our power to do so.”
Vespasian Birthplace: Roman Emperor's 2000-Year-Old Villa Unearthed Near Cittareale
Commented Aug 08, 2009 at 11:42:20 in World
“The way I look at it, it really doesn't matter one way or the other. The principles of love and peace attributed to Jesus are solid enough to provide a framework to live a good life. That's really all that matters, isn't it? Of course, Jesus didn't originate the concepts of humanism, the Greeks had already done that. So right there is all we really need to know on how to treat one another with respect and compassion -- concepts which also were independently arrived at in the East.
The real problem is although we know this stuff, very few people (or groups) actually practice it. The name of Jesus gets freely bantered around & used as a cover for the most appalling actions (i.e., the Republican Party). The message gets twisted & subverted for their particular needs. It has turned me off on organized religion, but I still like the original message.”
The real problem is although we know this stuff, very few people (or groups) actually practice it. The name of Jesus gets freely bantered around & used as a cover for the most appalling actions (i.e., the Republican Party). The message gets twisted & subverted for their particular needs. It has turned me off on organized religion, but I still like the original message.”
dogman44 replied on Aug 08, 2009 at 21:19:49
“Glad you're here. Faved.”
Obama Sings Happy Birthday To Helen Thomas, Brings Her Cupcakes (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 04, 2009 at 16:30:10 in Media
“It's so nice to have an adult in the Oval office again!!”
jojofrance replied on Aug 04, 2009 at 16:41:15
“Well-said!!!”
Senate Finance Committee Dropping Dem Health Goals: AP
Commented Jul 28, 2009 at 01:03:27 in Politics
“If there is no public option in this health care reform bill, I think the American people will scream bloody murder from Maine to California. Then look for A LOT of people to be defeated next election.”
SinglePayerRocks replied on Jul 28, 2009 at 01:12:33
“America just keeps sliding furthur and furhtur backwards.”
amber15 replied on Jul 28, 2009 at 01:09:54
“AMEN!!!!”
YEHWEH replied on Jul 28, 2009 at 01:06:22
“and replaced by the same people. the next person each party decides you should vote for. it's beautiful really. fascism you can vote for.”
Roland Burris Confirms: No Senate Run In 2010, Says It's About Money
Commented Jul 11, 2009 at 12:52:44 in Chicago
“The people have spoken.”
Kerry Pushes For Public Option Trigger In Closed-Door Meeting
Commented Jun 25, 2009 at 14:29:24 in Politics
“What a j.e.r.k !!! And to think that I voted for him! I take back that vote, BTW.”
John Hodgman Calls Obama A Nerd At Radio And TV Correspondents' Dinner (VIDEO)
Commented Jun 20, 2009 at 02:44:51 in Comedy
“the spice melange, no?”
dadw5boys replied on Jun 20, 2009 at 08:12:47
“opium ? Afgainstan = desert plant ? water the great equalizer ?”
limber replied on Jun 20, 2009 at 02:51:29
“No, he's right -- it's water of life at that point. (Still Spice, just...specific.)”
Daschle Urges Obama To Drop Federal Public Health Care Plan
Commented Jun 18, 2009 at 12:29:00 in Politics
“Good thing Daschle's not in charge, isn't it??”
ErnestineBass replied on Jun 18, 2009 at 12:31:54
“No chit.
He's been working for Alston & Bird, an insurance lobbying firm, since he left the Senate.”
He's been working for Alston & Bird, an insurance lobbying firm, since he left the Senate.”
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