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The "free market" givith and taketh away... youch. Ya know what sucks, there's a lot of banks who practiced good business, who don't need/want to be bailed out, and are now going to be punished for this as crooks and commies get rewarded by handouts from the very people they stole from and f cked over.. what the hell has become of us? Sad time to be an American...

Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children. When the white man discovered this country Indians were running it. No taxes no debt, women did all the work White man thought he could improve on a system like this. ~ Old Cherokee Saying When we show our respect for other living things, they respond with respect for us. ~ Arapaho Proverb Only after the last tree has been cut down, Only after the last river has been poisoned, Only after the last fish has been caught, Only then will you find money cannot be eaten. ~ Cree Prophecy May the Warm Winds of Heaven, Blow softly upon your house. May the Great Spirit, Bless all who enter there. May your Mocassins, Make happy tracks in many snows,and may the Rainbow Always touch your shoulder. ~ Cherokee Prayer Blessing Wakan Tanka, Great Mystery, teach me how to trust my heart, my mind, my intuition, my inner knowing, the senses of my body, the blessings of my spirit. Teach me to trust these things so that I may enter my Sacred Space and love beyond my fear, and thus Walk in Balance with the passing of each glorious Sun. ~ Lakota Prayer O' GREAT SPIRIT, help me always to speak the truth quietly, to listen with an open mind when others speak, and to remember the peace that may be found in silence. ~ Cherokee Prayer Certain things catch your eye, But pursue only those that capture your heart. ~ An old indian saying Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. ~ Native American saying Lose your temper and you lose a friend; lie and you lose yourself. ~ Hopi Peace and happiness are available in every moment.Peace is every step. We shall walk hand in hand. There are no political solutions to spiritual problems. Remember: If the Creator put it there, it is in the right place. The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.

What is Life ? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the winter time. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the Sunset." - Crowfoot....April 1890, on his deathbed Our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever. It will not even perish by the flames of fire. As long as the sun shines and the waters flow, this land will be here to give life to men and animals. We cannot sell the lives of men and animals. It was put here by the Great Spirit and we cannot sell it because it does not belong to us. ~ Crowfoot Indian gravestones are not made to last. Often they are made of wood, but they reflect our nature and our beliefs. Only the mountains and the stars last forever." - Lame Deer, Minneconjou Lakota "The difference between the white man and us is this: You believe in the redeeming powers of suffering, if this suffering was done by somebody else, far away, two thousand years ago. We believe that it is up to every one of us to help each other, even through the pain of our bodies. ...We do not lay this burden onto our God, nor do we want to miss being face to face with the Spirit Power. ...We want no angel or saint to gain it for us and give it to us second-hand." - John Fire Lame Deer Some of our chiefs make the claim that the land belongs to us. It is not what the Great Spirit told me. He told me that the lands belong to Him, that no people owns the land; that I was not to forget to tell this to the white people when I met them in council. - Kanekuk (Kickapoo prophet) No tribe has the right to sell....Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the great sea, as well as the earth? Didn't the Great Spirit make them all for the use of his children? - Tecumseh (Shawnee visionary) The Lakota could despise no creature, for all were of one blood, made by the same hand, and filled with the essence of the Great Mystery. In spirit, the Lakota were humble and meek. 'Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth' -- this was true for the Lakota, and from the earth they inherited secrets long since forgotten. Their religion was sane, natural, and human. - Luther Standing Bear (1868-1939) Oglala Sioux chief One does not sell the earth upon which the people walk. ~ Crazy Horse I was hostile to the white man...We preferred hunting to a life of idleness on our reservations. At times we did not get enough to eat and we were not allowed to hunt. All we wanted was peace and to be let alone. Soldiers came...in the winter..and destroyed our villages. Then Long Hair (Custer) came...They said we massacred him, but he would have done the same to us. Our first impulse was to escape...but we were so hemmed in we had to fight. After that I lived in peace, but the government would not let me alone. I was not allowed to remain quiet. I was tired of fighting...They tried to confine me..and a soldier ran his bayonet into me. I have spoken. We did not ask you white men to come here. The Great Spirit gave us this country as a home. You had yours. We did not interfere with you. The Great Spirit gave us plenty of land to live on, and buffalo, deer, antelope and other game. But you have come here; you are taking my land from me; you are killing off our game, so it is hard for us to live. Now, you tell us to work for a living, but the Great Spirit did not make us to work, but to live by hunting. You white men can work if you want to. We do not interfere with you, and again you say why do you not become civilized? We do not want your civilization! We would live as our fathers did, and their fathers before them." . . . . ~ Crazy Horse I am poor and naked, but I am the chief of a nation. We do not want riches but we do want to train our children right. Riches would do us no good. We could not take them with us to the other world. We do not want riches. We want peace and love. ~ Red Cloud (Makhipiya-luta) Sioux Chief How smooth must be the language of the whites, when they can make right look like wrong, and wrong like right. ~ Black Hawk, Sauk

"You live on earth only for a few short years which you call an incarnation, and then you leave your body as an outworn dress and go for refreshment to your true home in the spirit." ~ White Eagle ~ "So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none. When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision. When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home" ~ Chief Tecumseh (Crouching Tiger) Shawnee Nation 1768-1813 ~

Ode to my man.. TJ... and his 15 friends.. Thick as a Brick Jethro Tull Really dont mind if you sit this one out. My words but a whisper -- your deafness a shout. I may make you feel but I cant make you think. Your sperms in the gutter -- your loves in the sink. So you ride yourselves over the fields and You make all your animal deals and Your wise men dont know how it feels to be thick as a brick. And the sand-castle virtues are all swept away in The tidal destruction The moral melee. The elastic retreat rings the close of play as the last wave uncovers The newfangled way. But your new shoes are worn at the heels and Your suntan does rapidly peel and Your wise men dont know how it feels to be thick as a brick. And the love that I feel is so far away: Im a bad dream that I just had today -- and you Shake your head and Say its a shame. Spin me back down the years and the days of my youth. Draw the lace and black curtains and shut out the whole truth. Spin me down the long ages: let them sing the song. See there! a son is born -- and we pronounce him fit to fight. There are black-heads on his shoulders, and he pees himself in the night. Well Make a man of him Put him to trade Teach him To play monopoly and To sing in the rain. The poet and the painter casting shadows on the water -- As the sun plays on the infantry returning from the sea. The do-er and the thinker: no allowance for the other -- As the failing light illuminates the mercenarys creed. The home fire burning: the kettle almost boiling -- But the master of the house is far away. The horses stamping -- their warm breath clouding In the sharp and frosty morning of the day. And the poet lifts his pen while the soldier sheaths his sword. And the youngest of the family is moving with authority. Building castles by the sea, he dares the tardy tide to wash them all aside. The cattle quietly grazing at the grass down by the river Where the swelling mountain water moves onward to the sea: The builder of the castles renews the age-old purpose And contemplates the milking girl whose offer is his need. The young men of the household have All gone into service and Are not to be expected for a year. The innocent young master -- thoughts moving ever faster -- Has formed the plan to change the man he seems. And the poet sheaths his pen while the soldier lifts his sword. And the oldest of the family is moving with authority. Coming from across the sea, he challenges the son who puts him to the run. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csbKfTR3uu4]YouTube - Jethro Tull : "Thick As A Brick" : Side One : Pt 1[/ame] What do you do when The old mans gone -- do you want to be him? and Your real self sings the song. Do you want to free him? No one to help you get up steam -- And the whirlpool turns you `way off-beam. Later. Ive come down from the upper class to mend your rotten ways. My father was a man-of-power whom everyone obeyed. So come on all you criminals! Ive got to put you straight just like I did with my old man -- Twenty years too late. Your bread and waters going cold. Your hair is too short and neat. Ill judge you all and make damn sure that no-one judges me. You curl your toes in fun as you smile at everyone -- you meet the stares. Youre unaware that your doings arent done. And you laugh most ruthlessly as you tell us what not to be. But how are we supposed to see where we should run? I see you shuffle in the courtroom with Your rings upon your fingers and Your downy little sidies and Your silver-buckle shoes. Playing at the hard case, you follow the example of the comic-paper idol Who lets you bend the rules. So! Come on ye childhood heroes! Wont you rise up from the pages of your comic-books Your super crooks And show us all the way. Well! make your will and testament. wont you? Join your local government. Well have superman for president Let robin save the day. You put your bet on number one and it comes up every time. The other kids have all backed down and they put you first in line. And so you finally ask yourself just how big you are -- And take your place in a wiser world of bigger motor cars. And you wonder who to call on. So! where the hell was biggles when you needed him last saturday? And where were all the sportsmen who always pulled you though? Theyre all resting down in cornwall -- Writing up their memoirs for a paper-back edition Of the boy scout manual. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ifzra4_qt8Q]YouTube - Jethro Tull : "Thick As A Brick" : Side One Pt 2[/ame] Later. See there! a man born -- and we pronounce him fit for peace. Theres a load lifted from his shoulders with the discovery of his disease. Well Take the child from him Put it to the test Teach it To be a wise man How to fool the rest. Quote We will be geared to the average rather than the exceptional God is an overwhelming responsibility We walked through the maternity ward and saw 218 babies wearing nylons Cats are on the upgrade Upgrade? hipgrave. oh, mac. Later In the clear white circles of morning wonder, I take my place with the lord of the hills. And the blue-eyed soldiers stand slightly discoloured (in neat little rows) Sporting canvas frills. With their jock-straps pinching, they slouch to attention, While queueing for sarnies at the office canteen. Saying -- hows your granny and Good old ernie: he coughed up a tenner on a premium bond win. The legends (worded in the ancient tribal hymn) lie cradled In the seagulls call. And all the promises they made are ground beneath the sadists fall. The poet and the wise man stand behind the gun, And signal for the crack of dawn. Light the sun. Do you believe in the day? do you? Believe in the day! the dawn creation of the kings has begun. Soft venus (lonely maiden) brings the ageless one. Do you believe in the day? The fading hero has returned to the night -- and fully pregnant with the day, Wise men endorse the poets sight. Do you believe in the day? do you? believe in the day! Let me tell you the tales of your life of Your love and the cut of the knife The tireless oppression The wisdom instilled The desire to kill or be killed. Let me sing of the losers who lie in the street as the last bus goes by. The pavements ar empty: the gutters run red -- while the fool Toasts his God in the sky. So come all ye young men who are building castles! Kindly state the time of the year and join your voices in a hellish chorus. Mark the precise nature of your fear. Let me help you pick up your dead as the sins of the father are fed With The blood of the fools and The thoughts of the wise and From the pan under your bed. Let me make you a present of song as The wise man breaks wind and is gone while The fool with the hour-glass is cooking his goose and The nursery rhyme winds along. So! come all ye young men who are building castles! Kindly state the time of the year and join your voices in a hellish chorus. Mark the precise nature of your fear. See! the summer lightning casts its bolts upon you And the hour of judgement draweth near. Would you be The fool stood in his suit of armour or The wiser man who rushes clear. So! come on ye childhood heroes! Wont your rise up from the pages of your comic-books Your super-crooks and Show us all the way. Well! make your will and testament. Wont you? join your local government. Well have superman for president Let robin save the day. So! where the hell was biggles when you needed him last saturday? And where were all the sportsmen who always pulled you through? Theyre all resting down in cornwall -- writing up their memoirs For a paper-back edition of the boy scout manual. Of course So you ride yourselves over the fields and You make all your animal deals and Your wise men dont know how it feels to be thick as a brick. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv69utJWr58]YouTube - Jethro Tull : "Thick As A Brick" : Side One : Pt 3[/ame]

Camera Orion Credit & Copyright: John Gauvreau [attach=full]1791[/attach] Explanation: Orion, the Hunter, is one of the most easily recognizable constellations in planet Earth's night sky. But Orion's stars and nebulas don't look quite as colorful to the eye as they do in this lovely camera image, taken early last month at the Black Forest Star Party from Cherry Springs State Park in Pennsylvania, USA. In this single exposure, cool red giant Betelgeuse takes on a yellowish tint as the brightest star at the far left. Otherwise Orion's hot blue stars are numerous, with supergiant Rigel balancing Betelgeuse at the upper right, Bellatrix at the upper left, and Saiph at the lower right. Lined up in Orion's belt (bottom to top) are Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka all about 1,500 light-years away, born of the constellation's well studied interstellar clouds. And if the middle "star" of Orion's sword looks reddish and fuzzy to you, it should. It's the stellar nursery known as the Great Nebula of Orion.

let's see... I entered your soul via possession and I made it look like you guys didn't like me, even going so far as to verbalize it several times in public for you, as well as behind the curtains to anyone who would listen to your... errrr.. my crap, and had you guys cry to have me banned cause I hate you? Is that the story? Where have I ever said I didn't like either of you, let alone hate you? hahahahaha... Matter of fact, I've said the opposite, haven't I? So then you are now saying you like me? And speaking for TJ too? I thought he thought I was stealing his oxygen? Then why'd you try to have me banned from every site I've been a member of for almost 4 years? And why do continue to claim I'm you and you're some pathetic victim of mine, asshole? How about you quit liking me so much then? Sorry eddo... not you... or your buddy. Should I spend my time crying a river about others and whine to have people banned you and TJ don't like? Perhaps I should talk about burrito's, Alyssa Milano, and BCAR's truck? Would I be cool then? Dumbass...

I find that 1% hard to believe.. I'm no psychologist but only know from experience.. Much more common than 1% as I think anyone who does this sh t is narcissistic to a certain degree, and equal in men and women despite those statistics. Men are more apt to be identified with this behavior because unlike women, men have no where to turn for help and support with abusive women.. Women are also more apt to talk to a friend or family about their situation where men are more likely to never say a word and internalize it.. After I realized I was the worlds greatest enabler, leaving was easy.. hahahaha.. Notice in this even, it always assumes women are the only targets of control freaks. Far from the case. Sexist bastards. Does any of this sound familiar? If so.. know it doesn't get better til you get the hell out... only worse. Spousal abuse and battery are used for one purpose: to gain and maintain total control over the victim. In addition to physical violence, abusers use the following tactics to exert power over their wives or partners: Dominance — Abusive individuals need to feel in charge of the relationship. They will make decisions for you and the family, tell you what to do, and expect you to obey without question. Your abuser may treat you like a servant, child, or even as his possession. Humiliation — An abuser will do everything he can to make you feel bad about yourself, or defective in some way. After all, if you believe you're worthless and that no one else will want you, you're less likely to leave. Insults, name-calling, shaming, and public put-downs are all weapons of abuse designed to erode your self-esteem and make you feel powerless. Isolation — In order to increase your dependence on him, an abusive partner will cut you off from the outside world. He may keep you from seeing family or friends, or even prevent you from going to work or school. You may have to ask permission to do anything, go anywhere, or see anyone. Source: Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, MN Threats — Abusers commonly use threats to keep their victims from leaving or to scare them into dropping charges. Your abuser may threaten to hurt or kill you, your children, other family members, or even pets. He may also threaten to commit suicide, file false charges against you, or report you to child services. Intimidation — Your abuser may use a variety of intimation tactics designed to scare you into submission. Such tactics include making threatening looks or gestures, smashing things in front of you, destroying property, hurting your pets, or putting weapons on display. The clear message is that if you don't obey, there will be violent consequences. Denial and blame — Abusers are very good at making excuses for the inexcusable. They will blame their abusive and violent behavior on a bad childhood, a bad day, and even on the victims of their abuse. Your abuser may minimize the abuse or deny that it occurred. He will commonly shift the responsibility onto you: Somehow, his violence and abuse is your fault. Abuse — The abuser lashes out with aggressive or violent behavior. The abuse is a power play designed to show the victim "who is boss." Guilt — After the abusive episode, the abuser feels guilt, but not over what he's done to the victim. The guilt is over the possibility of being caught and facing consequences. Rationalization or excuses — The abuser rationalizes what he's done. He may come up with a string of excuses or blame the victim for his own abusive behavior—anything to shift responsibility from himself. "Normal" behavior — The abuser does everything he can to regain control and keep the victim in the relationship. He may act as if nothing has happened, or he may turn on the charm. This peaceful honeymoon phase may give the victim hope that the abuser has really changed this time. Fantasy and planning — The abuser begins to fantasize about abusing his victim again, spending a lot of time thinking about what she's done wrong and how he'll make her pay. Then he makes a plan for turning the fantasy of abuse into reality. Set-up — The abuser sets up the victim and puts his plan in motion, creating a situation where he can justify abusing her. One big neverending circle.. A total joy.. not. I know I aint the only one who lived/is living through this sh t.. Good luck to any and all in reclaiming your life from a sick individual.. I know it aint easy. Domestic Violence and Abuse: Signs and Symptoms of Abusive Relationships

And here's something for those who have to deal with someone like that... A boss, boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife... They're everywhere.. Give them nothing. Are you Walking on Eggshells with Jekyll & Hyde? NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER A Learning, Resource and Support Group We invite you to join us as we share our experiences and reclaim our lives from the devastating effects of the narcissist. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You are not alone... "I didn't know another human being could be so cruel, manipulative, deceptive and twist reality so much and just walk away like nothing ever happened. It has left me questioning myself, who I am as a person, fundamental laws of reality and life itself." "I mourn the loss of what could have been and what should have been and the realization that he will never be any different. It's quite shocking to realize you wasted a whole year of love and time and money on someone who never really cared about you because they can't. It hurts! I hate it too. I'm still spending alot of time trying to understand and deal with the pain" "I lived a decade with an N. Anything he did was only done if he reaped some recognition/attention reward for his own popularity with our friends. Behind closed doors the craziness continued until I thought I was going to lose my mind. He would twist and turn my words, his logic made no sense but that never stopped him. My point is some people are culls, dont bother trying to change them, dont change yourself to suit them. If you're in a relatioinship with one. GET OUT -- RUN HARD RUN FAST and never look back because that face you once cared for is only a farce, its a ploy to keep you as a plaything." "When I read his emails they made me melt. He was articulate and well versed, something I loved in a man. To make a long story short, for many months life was bliss. He was a gentleman, appeared to be responsible, kind and very generous. I wanted a responsible man, a man that did not lie, a man that can talk AND listen to a woman. I wanted a man that had a conscience, was REAL. I thought I saw this in him. Then it started..." "Eventually, you will come to the painful realization that you were nothing more than an instrument of their self gratification, then we're as easily discarded as a piece of gum that's lost its flavor." "You are dealing with a totally delusional human being, who builds his own fantasies about his reality and believes his own pathological lies. How can you possibly hope to have a healthy relationship with someone who bases his whole existence on deceit? IMPOSSIBLE! And don't kid yourself - They know exactly what they are doing - They prey, victimize, and devastate." "My councillor said he was a psychopath and would not change. She said men like him keep her in work because of women like me, ahhh sad but true." "I spent 7 years with my N, trying to recapture the first 3 months, and yet it’s only today that it occurred to me that the first 3 months were NOT who he was; the rest of the time was!" "As human beings, we cannot grasp evil so cold. We just cannot imagine this whole part of our lives that was so important, was a big nothing. A big sick lie. When it's over, we will be forgotten like yesterdays trash." "I have both a therapist and psychiatrist, and both helped me see how I gravitate toward men without consciences because I was raised around them. In fact, I was willing to look the other way for this guy precisely because I grew up looking the other way" "I believe I've been to Hell and met the Devil..." "If you want genuine heartfelt advice from one of the many on this forum who have had their entire lives destroyed on every level - emotionally, financially, or psychologically: BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID!!!! RUN LIKE HELL AND NEVER LOOK BACK!!!!" "I would say my biggest weakness is a heart that is too compassionate; and a high level of tolerance of nonsense." "Even now I find it difficult to fathom how you can give so much of yourself to a person and have them so totally wipe it all away as if it never happened with no remorse and go on their merry way leaving a path of destruction behind them." "I'm mourning the myth of what I thought was reality. I wanted it to go back to like when we first met. He was so charming,humorous and complimentary---unlike any guy I ever met. He found me at a vulnerable time. My ego needed a boost. But even in the midst of this charm, there was also this gut feeling that something was not right..." _________________________________________________________________ Hmmmm.. sounds familiar.. Don't be stupid, like myself.. They really are this way. A trip to a psych ward is the prize.. If you're lucky, that is, for when confronted, they will threaten your life and could kill you without a shred of emotion, like a doctor cutting away a cancer and will stop at nothing to stop you from getting free from them and telling the truth. Truth and losing control of another is their kryptonite.. How sad. When my ex-girlfriend told me she was gonna shoot me between the eyes at the end for merely telling the truth.. I believed her, cause she meant it.. At that moment she'd rather I was dead than free from her.. Sick sh t. The worst part is death woulda been preferable at that point, and didn't give a sh t what she threatened.. I was done. Twenty years was more than enough.. see ya, wouldn't wanna be ya.. NARCISSISTIC_PERSONALITY_DISORDER

Narcissistic personality is characterized by behavior or a fantasy of grandiosity, a lack of empathy and a need to be admired by others. Narcissistic personality has a pathological unrealistic or inflated sense of self-importance, has an inability to see the viewpoints of others, and is hypersensitive to the opinions of others. Hope it helps TJ.. seriously.. not intended to "attack you"... Perhaps there's no nice way to say it.. and from experience, I know you'll take it as an attack and search high and low for some validation that you are indeed better than anyone and everyone, or else. Try something different this time.. like facing a mirror like a man. And taking the huge stick out your ass like Emkay suggested.. seriously. You hurt no one but yourself.. and most likely your children.. do it for them if not for yourself.. Not many recover, I understand, and usually go to their death bed in this sad condition.. Don't let that happen to you..

Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for admiration. They believe that they're superior to others and have little regard for other people's feelings. But behind this mask of ultra-confidence lies a fragile self-esteem, vulnerable to the slightest criticism. Narcissistic personality disorder is one of several types of personality disorders. Personality disorders are conditions in which people have traits that cause them to feel and behave in socially distressing ways, limiting their ability to function in relationships and in other areas of their life, such as work or school. In particular, narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by dramatic, emotional behavior, in the same category as histrionic, antisocial and borderline personality disorders. Narcissistic personality disorder treatment is centered around psychotherapy. Narcissistic personality disorder symptoms may include: -Believing that you're better than others -Fantasizing about power, success and attractiveness -Exaggerating your achievements or talents -Expecting constant praise and admiration -Believing that you're special -Failing to recognize other people's emotions and feelings -Expecting others to go along with your ideas and plans -Taking advantage of others -Expressing disdain for those you feel are inferior -Being jealous of others -Believing that others are jealous of you -Trouble keeping healthy relationships -Setting unrealistic goals -Being easily hurt and rejected -Having a fragile self-esteem -Appearing as tough-minded or unemotional Although some features of narcissistic personality disorder may seem like having confidence or strong self-esteem, it's not the same. Narcissistic personality disorder crosses the border of healthy confidence and self-esteem into thinking so highly of yourself that you put yourself on a pedestal. In contrast, people who have healthy confidence and self-esteem don't value themselves more than they value others. When you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. You often monopolize conversations. You may belittle or look down on people you perceive as inferior. You may have a sense of entitlement. And when you don't receive the special treatment to which you feel entitled, you may become very impatient or angry. You may also seek out others you think have the same special talents, power and qualities ? people you see as equals. You may insist on having "the best" of everything ? the best car, athletic club, medical care or social circles, for instance. But underneath all this grandiosity often lies a very fragile self-esteem. You have trouble handling anything that may be perceived as criticism. You may have a sense of secret shame and humiliation. And in order to make yourself feel better, you may react with rage or contempt and efforts to belittle the other person to make yourself appear better. It's not known what causes narcissistic personality disorder. As with other mental disorders, the cause is likely complex. Some evidence links the cause to a dysfunctional childhood, such as excessive pampering, extremely high expectations, abuse or neglect. Other evidence points to genetics or psychobiology ? the connection between the brain and behavior and thinking. Risk factors: Narcissistic personality disorder is thought to be uncommon, affecting less than 1 percent of people in the United States. It affects more men than women. Narcissistic personality disorder often begins in early adulthood. Although some adolescents may seem to have traits of narcissism, this may simply be typical of the age and doesn't mean they'll go on to develop narcissistic personality disorder. Although the cause of narcissistic personality disorder isn't known, researchers continue to learn more about the factors that may increase the risk of developing the condition. These risk factors may include: -An oversensitive temperament as a young child -Overindulgence and overvaluation by parents -Excessive admiration that is never balanced with realistic feedback -Unpredictable or unreliable caregiving from parents -Severe emotional abuse in childhood -Being praised for perceived exceptional looks or talents by adults -Learning manipulative behaviors from parents Check out the rest here bud... Mayo Clinic.. don't get no better than that.. Good luck, my friend. Narcissistic personality disorder - MayoClinic.com

Old, bitter, angry, women hating, narcissistic hypocrites never die, they just make their children them, or else. ~ wez

Red House Jimi Hendrix (Gary Moore Cover) Yeah Yeah There's a red house, over yonder That's where my baby stays Yeah There's a red house over yonder, baby That's where my baby stays I ain't been home to see my baby In about a ninety-nine and one half days It's about time to see her Wait minute something's wrong This key won't unlock this door Wait a minute something's wrong, baby The key won't unlock the door Yeah I got a bad bad feeling That my baby don't live here no more She ain't comin' about is she That's alright I still got my guitar Look out baby Yeah, look out Yeah that's alright Yeah haha I might as well a go on back down Go back across yonder over the hill Might as well go back over yonder Way back over yonder across the hill That's where I came from Cause if my baby don't love me no more I know here sister will! Yeah [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXYjEMTQRm0]YouTube - Gary Moore - Red House (Hendrix Cover) - Wembley Arena 04[/ame]

Her Strut Bob Seger She's totally committed To major independence But she's a lady through and through She gives them quite a battle All that they can handle She'll bruise some She'll hurt some too But oh they love to watch her strut Oh they do respect her butt They love to watch her strut Sometimes they'll want to leave her Just give up and leave her But they would never play that scene In spite of all her talking Once she starts in walking The lady will be all they ever dreamed Oh they'll love to watch her strut Oh they'll kill to make the cut They love to watch her strut Yeah love to watch her strut Watch her strut [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLccj2exrRI]YouTube - grand theft auto 4 liberty rock radio - her strut[/ame]

Maybe this world is another planet's Hell. ~ Aldous Huxley A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free. ~ Nikos Kazantzakis Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives.... I think we’re being run by maniacs for maniacal ends ... and I think I’m liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That’s what’s insane about it. ~ John lennon In America, the criminally insane rule and the rest of us, or the vast majority of the rest of us, either do not care, do not know, or are distracted and properly brainwashed into acquiescence. ~ Kurt Nimmo When the world goes mad, one must accept madness as sanity; since sanity is, in the last analysis, nothing but the madness on which the whole world happens to agree. ~ George Bernard Shaw Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong ~ Voltaire Years ago, it meant something to be crazy. Now everyone's crazy. ~ Charles Manson What luck for rulers that men do not think. ~ Adolf Hitler Beware when the great God lets loose a thinker on this planet. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Insanity is relative. It depends on who has who locked in what cage. ~ Ray Bradbury We are not ourselves when nature, being oppressed, commands the mind To suffer with the body. ~ William Shakespeare

Cross Eyed Mary Jethro Tull Who would be a poor man, a beggarman, a thief -- If he had a rich man in his hand. And who would steal the candy From a laughing babys mouth If he could take it from the money man. Cross-eyed mary goes jumping in again. She signs no contract But she always plays the game. Dines in hampstead village On expense accounted gruel, And the jack-knife barber drops her off at school. Laughing in the playground -- gets no kicks from little boys: Would rather make it with a letching grey. Or maybe her attention is drawn by aqualung, Who watches through the railings as they play. Cross-eyed mary finds it hard to get along. Shes a poor mans rich girl And shell do it for a song. Shes a rich man stealer But her favours good and strong: Shes the robin hood of highgate -- Helps the poor man get along. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRnItoMkQLA]YouTube - Jethro Tull-Cross-Eyed Mary[/ame]

25 or 6 to 4 Chicago Waiting for the break of day Searching for something to say Flashing lights against the sky Giving up I close my eyes Sitting cross-legged on the floor 25 or 6 to 4 Staring blindly into space Getting up to splash my face Wanting just to stay awake Wondering how much I can take Should I try to do some more 25 or 6 to 4 Feeling like I ought to sleep Spinning room is sinking deep Searching for something to say Waiting for the break of day 25 or 6 to 4 25 or 6 to 4 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLiuMkGCOC4]YouTube - 25 or 6 to 4- Chicago[/ame]

Dreams Fleetwood Mac Now here you go again You say you want your freedom Well who am I to keep you down Its only right that you should Play the way you feel it But listen carefully to the sound Of your loneliness Like a heartbeat.. drives you mad In the stillness of remembering what you had And what you lost... And what you had... And what you lost Thunder only happens when its raining Players only love you when theyre playing Say... women... they will come and they will go When the rain washes you clean... you'll know Now here I go again, I see the crystal visions I keep my visions to myself Its only me Who wants to wrap around your dreams and... Have you any dreams youd like to sell? Dreams of loneliness... Like a heartbeat... drives you mad... In the stillness of remembering what you had... And what you lost... And what you had... And what you lost Thunder only happens when its raining Players only love you when theyre playing Say... women... they will come and they will go When the rain washes you clean... you'll know [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV9tQBH5qJs]YouTube - Fleetwood Mac - Dreams[/ame]

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After the Glitter Fades Stevie Nicks Well I never thought I'd make it Here in hollywood... I never thought I'd ever Want to stay... What I seem to touch these days Has turned to gold... What I seem to want Well you know I'll find a way For me... its the only life That I've ever known And love is only one... Fine star... away Even though the living Is sometimes laced with lies... Its alright... The feeling remains Even after the glitter fades The loneliness of a one night stand Is hard to take We all chase something And maybe this is a dream The timeless face of a rock and roll Woman... while her heart breaks Oh you know... the dream keeps coming Even when you forget to feel For me... its the only life... That I've ever known And love is only one... fine star away Even though the living Is sometimes laced with lies... Its alright... The feeling remains... Even after the glitter fades For me... its the only life That I've ever known And love is only one fine star away Even though the living Is sometimes laced with lies Its alright... The feeling remains Even after the glitter fades Oh you know... the feeling remains Even after the glitter fades Oh the feeling remains... Even after the glitter... fades [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yqjRUIAEVM]YouTube - Stevie Nicks - After The Glitter Fades[/ame]

Kind of Woman Stevie Nicks Temptation falls in your path No hesitation why you ask You have another waiting at home And yes she matters to you Kind of woman that'll haunt you Kind of woman that'll haunt you She matters to you Kind of woman that'll haunt you She matters to you You didnt mean to meet her you cry Oh but the sun goes down every night She came to you when you were alone And yes she matters to you Kind of woman that'll haunt you Kind of woman that'll haunt you She matters to you I promised myself... a long time ago It would be difficult to let you go If not at least within The touch of my fingers - It was close to being In heaven - Kind of woman that'll haunt you To being in heaven Kind of woman that'll haunt you Is to be... in heaven Kind of woman that'll haunt you I know I know [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnbBun3ej9g]YouTube - Stevie Nicks Stares Into Your Soul[/ame]

One and the Same Audioslave Well they don't hate you, you know they love you But they're gonna come kill you They don't mean you any harm It's just what they do Could be your mother Could be your father Or your best friend in the world But just like blood and rain, love and pain are one and the same (One and the same) Just like blood and rain, love and pain are one and the same (One and the same) Yeah, yeah, yeah You wear a mask with a target Keep your enemies closer You fall in love from a great height, now the easy part's over Choose your battles, not your soldiers You're never sure of their colors But just like blood and rain, love and pain are one and the same (One and the same) Just like blood and rain, love and pain are one and the same (One and the same) Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Just like blood and rain, love and pain are one and the same Just like blood and rain, love and pain are one and the same (One and the same) Just like blood and rain, love and pain are one and the same (One and the same) Just like blood and rain, love and pain are one and the same (One and the same) Hey, hey, hey, hey! Hey, hey, hey, hey! Hey, hey, hey, hey! Hey, hey, hey, hey! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GBc6LIgwSg]YouTube - Audioslave One and the Same[/ame]

Yesterday to Tomorrow Audioslave Beauty is what eyes behold And you burn brighter than most I chased you thru the midnight streets To be where I could speak freely I didn't care what tomorrow held I felt the world turning only for us Only bliss now for you and me Rise up let life's kiss send us reeling And unlike the times before From yesterday comes tomorrow When life comes alive the past moves aside No regrets and no remorse, come on, come on, come on. We have more than everything More than man or machine More than luck More than fiction Higher than any religion And not like the times before From yesterday comes tomorrow When life comes alive the past moves aside No regrets and no remorse We'll squeeze the blood out of life And say goodnight to the silver of old N'even when wrong we're right Far beyond the world of diamonds and gold I've come to realize Where happiness lies I want you to know I know Come on, come on, come on And not like the times before From yesterday comes tomorrow When life comes alive the past moves aside No regrets and no remorse Come on, Come on, come on [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jenep1puM4g]YouTube - Audioslave Yesterday to Tomorrow[/ame]

Cassini Passes Through Ice Plumes of Enceladus Credit: Cassini Imaging Team, SSI, JPL, ESA, NASA [attach=full]1790[/attach] Explanation: What telling impurities taint the ice plumes of Enceladus? To help answer this question, the robotic Cassini spacecraft dove last week to within 30 kilometers of Saturn's ice-plume emitting moon. At this closest-ever approach, Cassini attempted to sniff and obtain chemical data on particles ejected from Enceladus' regular surface, while at other times Cassini flew right through -- and sampled -- ice geysers directly. Searches in the data for impurity clues in the water-ice dominated plumes and surface ejecta are progressing. Although the main purpose of this flyby was particle analysis, several interesting images are emerging. Visible in the above image, for example, is an unusual gray sheen running vertically up the image center that might be water vapor escaping from surface canyons. Other notable features visible above include vast plains of craterless icy grooves, the day-night terminator across the image left, and an area near the top comparatively rich in craters. Cassini is scheduled to buzz by Enceladus in an imaging run near the end of this month.

Wow.. up near 1000 today.. Guess all's well in the world and I can put my white sheet and golf clubs away..