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Notes: 2 / 1 hour ago from petitchou

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petitchou:

Magnolia Electric Co. :: The Night Shift Lullabye

Notes: 3 / 3 hours ago from shhhp (originally from destinedtoremember)

shhhp:

thoughtswritten:

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Notes: 1 / 5 hours ago from shhhp

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Notes: 7 / 7 hours ago from libraryland (originally from rachelbubela)

"Unbeing dead isn’t being alive."

- e. e. cummings (via rachelbubela) (via libraryland)

Notes: 11 / 9 hours ago from libraryland (originally from thumbswithhands)

libraryland:

thumbswithhands:

stuff like this makes me realize how insane Lovecraft must have been. i mean really, if you have ever read that stuff…

Notes: 1 / 11 hours ago from inothernews

To clarify that one GOP "yea" vote: Congressman Ahn "Joseph" Cao (R - Louisiana) is pro-healthcare reform, and anti-"federal funding of elective abortion and plans which include elective abortion." Facepalm.

inothernews:

Complete text from his press release:

Cao Votes for “Life”; Achieves Legislation to Protect the Health of All Americans

Washington, DC , Nov 7 -

Tonight, Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao (LA-2) voted in favor of the comprehensive health reform bill, H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act.

Of his vote, Cao said: “Tonight, I voted to keep taxpayer dollars from funding abortion and to deliver access to affordable health care to the people of Louisiana.

Cao said: “I read the versions of the House [health reform] bill. I listened to the countless stories of Orleans and Jefferson Parish citizens whose health care costs are exploding – if they are able to obtain health care at all. Louisianans needs real options for primary care, for mental health care, and for expanded health care for seniors and children.

The bill passed the House at a 220-215 vote.

Cao said: “Today, I obtained a commitment from President Obama that he and I will work together to address the critical health care issues of Louisiana including the FMAP crisis and community disaster loan forgiveness, as well as issues related to Charity and Methodist Hospitals. And, I call on my constituents to support me as I work with him on these issues.

Cao said: “I have always said that I would put aside partisan wrangling to do the business of the people. My vote tonight was based on my priority of doing what is best for my constituents.

H.R. 3962 included the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, which will keep in place current federal law on abortion funding and conscience protections for health care providers.

Cao said: “Before the Stupak-Pitts amendment was adopted as part of this health reform bill, the bill failed to explicitly include the longstanding policy prohibiting federal funding of elective abortion and plans which include elective abortion.”

According to a letter from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops dated November 7, 2009, “The [Stupak-Pitts] Amendment will not affect coverage of abortion in nonsubsidized health plans, and will not bar anyone from purchasing a supplemental abortion policy with their own funds.”

Cao said: “Thank (sic) to the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, taxpayer dollars will not go to supporting elective abortions, and for thousands of my constituents, this was a top priority. By incorporating this amendment into the health reform bill, my colleagues and I made this bill better, and that is an achievement of which I will always be proud.”

Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, the archbishop of New Orleans, said: “I am grateful to Congressman Cao for his courage and determination to defend life. I appreciate his work to prevent abortion from being included in health care reform and for protecting conscience rights of health care professionals. I – and, I am sure, many in New Orleans would join me – [I] appreciate Congressman Cao’s commitment to the people of New Orleans.”

Notes: 98 / 11 hours ago from inothernews (originally from savvymac)

inothernews:

bowlingalleylawyer:

savvymac:

I know the chances are slim that anyone following me will know anything about this but I just feel like I have to get this story out there anyway, even if it’s just to spread the word that things like this need to stop. Now.

If you want to help Chato, you can click the photo to make a donation.

“The Atlanta Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward on information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for setting a dog on fire on McDaniel St in Atlanta.

On Tuesday November 3rd “Chato” a one year-old bulldog-mix was let out to use the rest room. Approximately 25 minutes later, the dog was seen about a block from his home on fire. A good Samaritan immediately stopped her car to extinguish the dog using her own coat.

The dog is now at the Atlanta Humane Society Clinic and is being cared for by their medical staff. Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives and Outreach Miguel Abi-hassan says “The dog’s injuries are mostly 3rd and 4th degree burns, they extend throughout the dog’s entire left side. A good amount of the burning was focused around his mouth and face. At this juncture we’re trying to see if we can save his left eye.” Atlanta Humane Society expects “Chato’s” medical bills will cost upwards of $6500.00 and are currently seeking assistance to help pay for his care.

Atlanta Humane Society has a few leads but is actively pursuing information to seek justice for “Chato”. To this end, they are offering a $5,000.00 reward furnished by the Holland M. Ware Charitable Trust for a tip leading to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.

If you have a tip related to this case, please call (404) 974-2868 and mention the Atlanta Humane Society reward. Reward will be awarded only after the successful identification, arrest and conviction of the person(s) involved.”

this made me cry.

Find the asshole who did this, people.