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On this Memorial Day, we remember those who selflessly gave their lives in service to the United States. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice.
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“It somehow became an article of faith on the right that Obama is ‘the most extreme President in American history.’ Although when they say that, I think what they really mean is, ‘He’s black.’”
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Brunch! (Taken with Instagram at Hard Knox Cafe)
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brooklynmutt reblogged occultist:
The first (completely unintentionally) recorded sound, made in April 1860. There is nothing inherently weird about this; it should just be fascinating. But the more you think about it, even replay the recording, the stranger and creepier it is. So it goes here. (by mailman63155)
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I wrote (President Ferdinand) Marcos and I told him, ‘I have vowed never to enter the political arena again. I shall dedicate the last drop of my blood to the restoration of freedom and the dismantling of your martial law.’
… Do not forget that your readiness to suffer will light the torch of freedom which can never be put out. And learn to say ‘no.’ No to tyranny; no to corruption; no to all this degradation of human dignity.
The moment you say no, you are beginning to protest. The moment you say no to tyranny, you are beginning the struggle — the long, lonely road to freedom.
”— BENIGNO “NINOY” AQUINO, during a speech in Los Angeles, 1983.
He was assassinated by President Marcos three years later; his death sparked the “People Power” movement that overthrew the Marcos regime.
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Rain Delay
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“We have a ritual where he tucks me in, because I’m usually in bed before anybody,” the First Lady spilled. “He’ll come and turn the lights out and give me a kiss, and we’ll talk. He’s like, Ready to be tucked? I’m like, Yes I am.’”
— Michelle Obama: President Obama tucks me in every night - NY Daily News -
trxfreely reblogged unconsumption:
A planter-bench like this — made from reclaimed materials — could be useful in urban yards or for small-space gardening in other places.
The bench is made from salvaged scaffolding planks and the planters are cast concrete with re-claimed aggregates.
(via Ryan Frank)
