They Did It . . . No More Babies on Flights

Malaysia Airlines creates a no-child zone

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• From:news.com.au 
• April 04, 2012 10:57am

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Malaysia Airlines has created a child-free zone. Picture: File photo

• Malaysia Airlines announces no-go area for kids
• Will be restricted to the lower deck on its A380s
• Comes after it banned babies from first class

FIRST it banned babies from first class, and now Malaysia Airlines has declared a child-free zone on its Airbus A380s.

The child ban applies to the upper deck economy section of its jets, restricting children to the lower deck, Australian Business Traveller reports.

The move was revealed in an advisory issued to travel agents which stated that children under 12 would be banned from the section on its new superjumbo, which is set to make its debut on July 1.

It hopes that the adults-only cabin will ensure a more enjoyable flight for business travellers who have to fly in economy.

According to an airline memo sent to South Korean travel site Topasweb: "(the booking system) is currently being developed so that, when customer has (a child or infant booking), seats on upper deck will automatically be excluded from selection.

"Please make your seat selection at lower level if you are travelling with children under 12 years old."

The airline banned babies from its first class section on its A380 and 747-400 fleet last year after receiving a number of complains about crying infants.

Its first flight will be between Kuala Lumpur and London, with a Sydney-Kuala Lumpur flight on September 25.

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Gay Superhero . . . Really?

                        Gay Superhero . . .  REALLY??

Wow! Times they- are-a-changin' . . . .  First Barbie is running for President and now we find out that our hero's . .  our super-hero's . . . are GAY.  Not that I'm against gay, or I'm a homophobe . . . quite the opposite, actually . . . some of my best friends are gay! I'm an interior designer, some of my best friends really are gay!! and I love hanging out with them. . . so . . .
No, it isn't that, it's just that I'm a little disappointed. . .  naive, maybe I should have known . . . they were running around in tights all the time! But still, everyone joked, laughed about it, especially at Halloween, when every kid was dressing as one and feeling very GAY!!
My son was Spiderman from the early age of 3. His first word (really) was not Mama or Dada . . .
it was "piderman". His first drawing was a figure with a cape and he always wore a cape. I had to make it for him. He was "Spidy" for every Halloween, even after he became a father!
He had an amazing collection of comics, maybe even still does and he idolized them and all his superhero figures (boys playing with (acceptable) dolls . . . REALLY?
All the boys loved superhero's and each one usually had a favorite. The kids looked up to them, in a way, wishing for their super-hero machismo, for their super powers, their strength, good looks, etc.

No wonder they all had a cute young sidekick like Batman had Robin. I get it now . . . maybe even Lois Lane was a 'beard' !
Is nothing sacred anymore? Santa Claus isn't real . . . there is no Easter Bunny or Tooth Fairy . . .
and the X-men are gay. Welcome to the 21st Century!!

The Evolution of the Barbie Doll

I was a young girl of 11 years old when  the first Barbie doll  appeared on the market in 1959. Myself and all of my friends had to have one.  She was the newest thing . . .  She was sexy and none of us girls had ever had a "sexy" doll before.  She was dressed only in a black and white zebra striped swimsuit and high heels.  She had her hair pulled back in a pony tail. She was a blond or a brunette. She was Caucasian. 

All of the dolls that I had up until then had been baby dolls.

 When I got too old to play with dolls, I sold (yes  . . . sold) her to the young horny guy who lived in my apartment building. That was my introduction to the concept of  young men and sexy girls!

    Even Hugh Hefner's girlfriend was  named Barbie!

The doll became an overnight sensation and has remained a cultural icon.  
Even Hugh Hefner's girlfriend at the time was named Barbie. She was the "ideal" Barbie playmate!

Barbie had quite a reputation! The name "Barbie" became ubiquitous with a vapid, empty-headed, usually blond girl, with big boobs and a tiny waist and a voracious appetite. 

She was criticized for promoting an unrealistic idea of body image for a young woman and in 2003, "Saudi Arabia outlawed the sale of Barbie dolls because she did not conform to the ideals of Islam."

"Jewish Barbie dolls, with their revealing clothes and shameful postures, accessories and tools are a symbol of decadence to the perverted West. Let us beware of her dangers and be careful."

Well, times they are-a-changin' . . . Barbie is now running for President. Yes . . . it's true . . .

"Mattel announced Barbie’s foray into politics on Thursday, as reported by Forbes. . Barbie is neither  Democrat nor Republican, but the first member of the 'B' party.”

Mother's, daughters, girls and women Rejoice!  Barbie has grown up and finally evolved to the level of  an intellectual, educated, erudite, professional and politically savvy young woman, who can represent the strides that have been made in the last 50 years.Young girls can now imagine, fantasize, strive for and believe that they too can someday be the President of the United States and not  just another pretty face and sexy body. When I was a little girl all I wanted to be was a mommy, because all of my dolls were babies. . until Barbie came along.

Not only is she running for President, she can finally kick off those high heels that she has always worn, and stand on her own for the first time in 53 years. Today she is wearing wedgies that are made to allow her to actually stand on her own two feet!

Women's lives continue to grow and evolve  here and abroad. Women are on the battlefields, not behind a desk, but on the front lines, along with their male compatriots. A woman is the head of the International Monetary Fund, Secretary of State, Prime Minister, Heads of State and CEO of major corporations like Hewlett-Packard, eBay and IBM to name a few. Women are race car drivers, golfers, astronauts . . .  and billionaires in their own right . . . 

so it's about time that the Barbie doll  also owns  up  to her potential and the  opportunities that can be hers. 

We've come a long way Barbie! . . . 

So remember, Girls, you  CAN be anything you want to be, regardless of the color of your skin . . . the only limits are those you set for yourself.

Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/04/08/from-dream-house-to-white-house-barbie-runs-for-president/#ixzz1rTbj50mJ

We Said it first ... Here

Finally it seems the truth may be coming out in the DSK case. How quickly our media is out to judge instead of just reporting ... This is an article from the Huffington Post


STEVE CLEMONS: Strauss-Kahn and the Age of Reputation

"I realize given the proliferation of commentary about Strauss-Kahn's alleged womanizing and the bandwaggoning criticism of him that built after his arrest that he is perhaps a flawed and tragic figure. 

But the problem of reputation wrecked still stands whether the target is warm and likeable or a brilliant storm, as I see Strauss-Kahn, and that lesson is a bad one for people on the internet, who are becoming commentators and writers, to learn.  They see the successful effects of attack, whether based in truth and credibility or not, and sense that the downsides of backlash and consequence to an accuser's or scandalmongerer's credibility are not serious."

Our American Values

I think it's interesting the past week saw a woman beheaded by sword in Saudi Arabia as well as many women jailed for the crime of 'driving a car' in the same country. How is it that we sell this country sophisticated weaponry and military aircraft and our previous president has been photographed holding hands with their current King Abdullah and the current President has been photographed bowing to him yet we harang China on their lack of respect for 'human rights'.

We want our American 'values' insituted worldwide UNLESS OF COURSE they have that precious 'black gold'. Then they can treat women anyway they want and our president will hold their hand, kiss their cheek or bow to their King. Next thing you know, we'll be kissing their King's ass (oops! I guess we already are......)

Oops . . . Wrong Door!!

Sometimes ya just gotta laugh . .

Talk About Street Art!

Litter, yard waste, soapy water and a whole host of contaminants flow into rivers, creeks and other waterways each day via storm drains.

Photos courtesy of SEAL-KRETE

Artist John H. White applies SEAL-KRETE Clear-Seal to his storm drain mural titled “Fragile Swan.”

SEAL-KRETE (St. Louis), a manufacturer of weatherproofing protection products for concrete and masonry, joined the James River Basin Partnership and the city of Springfield (Mo.) Storm Water Services Division in embarking on a mission to raise awareness about issues surrounding water quality and the role urban stormwater plays in that quality.

The “Storm Drain Reveal” initiative called for the transformation of 10 downtown storm drains in Springfield into public murals as reminders of the storm drains’ connection to waterways.

“Open Mouth Fish” by Artist Laura Lynch.

According to the organization’s website, the James River Basin Partnership is a grassroots, not-for-profit association founded in 1997 that seeks to improve and protect the water quality of the springs, streams, rivers, and lakes in the James River Watershed, which consists of almost 1 million acres of land in seven counties in the Ozarks of southwestern Missouri.

All the storm drains chosen for the program lead to Jordan Creek, a tributary of Wilson’s Creek. Wilson’s Creek drains into the James River, which flows into Table Rock Lake, the partnership said.

The local artists were charged with creating a piece of artwork that reflected the path of stormwater, hence the wildlife and water exhibited in the murals.

The “Busy Beavers” sketch was submitted by Kevin Jennings and completed by Artists John H. White and Michele Ellison.

Photographs of the finished products were displayed at the Canvas Art Gallery in Springfield.

Sealed Artwork

Each work of art was protected with a premium low-gloss concrete sealer manufactured by SEAL-KRETE. The company’s Clear-Seal protects and seals painted, stained or bare concrete, the company says.

The durable, urethane-fortified acrylic sealer is low odor and low VOC, the company says. It dries to a low-gloss finish to retain the natural look of the concrete. The product also resists chlorine, salt, chemicals, and UV rays, and repels stains and spills.