- Our beautiful Catahoula fur-baby... <3

Life is balance and, sometimes, the Internet can be as wonderful a place as It (often) is frightening. ;) (y)

Life is balance and, sometimes, the Internet can be as wonderful a place as It (often) is frightening. ;) (y) - After being married for 65 years, raising children and making memories in his home - it came to this.

- The moment a baby Chameleon is born 😍 Credit: Simply Rock Creek Chameleons Submit your own video via email to Ricky@TheReptileReport.com The Reptile Report is made possible by ShipYourReptiles.com

- Fun fact: the effect of mass incarceration on the actual crime rate is effectively ZERO. Watch an all-new @Adam Ruins Everything on truTV every Tuesday 10/9C! #AdamRuinsEverything

Small Satellite Deployed From the Space Station

Small Satellite Deployed From the Space Station -  

- This is a good read: Here are some things to read while you're trying to consider whether to keep propping up this broken system with your support or working with other truly concerned, motivated and active fellow citizens. :)

Well... So much for THAT! :/

Well... So much for THAT! :/ - I wouldn't have it any other way...

- Proper engagement... ;) (y)

I just want to re-post this so that the names of the 'Obscene 18' will remain in the social media stream. Karma is a %#^*&!

I just want to re-post this so that the names of the 'Obscene 18' will remain in the social media stream. Karma is a %#^*&! - 'Anonymous' has spoken... (and it's probably a good idea to listen. They're among the last remaining people fighting for the common man on Earth)

What the article says below is true - and I can vouch for it, having used this VPN service and several other VPN services for many years while living around the world (especially in China). If your Internet security is important to you, whether you're just concerned with not leaking information or because you have other reasons (and there are always good reasons for wanting your online communications secure when you live in a world where there are hackers as well as governments attempting to violate your computer security on a regular basis), you should definitely follow the link below! They also forgot one more thing - it is probably the cheapest route you can go to set up a very reliable VPN for your PC and/or mobile phone and it also can be set up to automatically connect when you go online, even to unsecured wi-fi hot spots while you're out and about on your phone, so that you are always protected. By far, it's one of the most simple, versatile and affordable options I've experienced! Do the smart thing and check it out:

What the article says below is true - and I can vouch for it, having used this VPN service and several other VPN services for many years while living around the world (especially in China). If your Internet security is important to you, whether you're just concerned with not leaking information or because you have other reasons (and there are always good reasons for wanting your online communications secure when you live in a world where there are hackers as well as governments attempting to violate your computer security on a regular basis), you should definitely follow the link below! They also forgot one more thing - it is probably the cheapest route you can go to set up a very reliable VPN for your PC and/or mobile phone and it also can be set up to automatically connect when you go online, even to unsecured wi-fi hot spots while you're out and about on your phone, so that you are always protected. By far, it's one of the most simple, versatile and affordable options I've experienced! Do the smart thing and check it out: - Get the fastest and simplest VPN today. Browse as if you were anywhere in the world with a fast, secure and private Internet connection. Try it free right now!

Hubble Gazes at a Cosmic Megamaser

Hubble Gazes at a Cosmic Megamaser -  

I think everyone will be MORE than happy to put an end to 2016! What a tragic, unfortunate pair of losses. No child should pass before their parent. That is a difficult thing for a parent to handle. In this case, that may have been the final straw... First Carrie Fisher - then her mother, the very next day... Pardon my french, but... "Hey 2016, can you kindly F

I think everyone will be MORE than happy to put an end to 2016! What a tragic, unfortunate pair of losses. No child should pass before their parent. That is a difficult thing for a parent to handle. In this case, that may have been the final straw... First Carrie Fisher - then her mother, the very next day... Pardon my french, but... "Hey 2016, can you kindly F

Basking in Light

Basking in Light -  

- <3 <3 <3

- The astrophysicist's groundbreaking research on spiral galaxies provided evidence of invisible dark matter. She was a pioneer in an era when women were excluded from many astronomy programs.

- Piers Sellers, a British-born climate scientist and NASA astronaut who launched on three space shuttle missions, died on Friday (Dec. 23). He was 61.

- This MRI machine makes what the human body can do look amazing – and a little gross. (via Hashem Al-Ghaili)

Sometimes, the song fits my day. Sometimes, it even fits my life... I always felt in sync with this one - originally done by Blue Oyster Cult and featured in the movie Heavy Metal - but done here by the very talented Arjen Anthony Lucassen.

Sometimes, the song fits my day. Sometimes, it even fits my life... I always felt in sync with this one - originally done by Blue Oyster Cult and featured in the movie Heavy Metal - but done here by the very talented Arjen Anthony Lucassen. - Veteran Of The Psychic Wars by Blue Oyster Cult covered by Arjen Anthony Lucassen

- You might have heard about a few of them, but not as much as you should. Here’s our pick of the last 12 month’s top news stories, all pretty much ignored by the corporate press. Whistleblowers, Ecocide, top secret trade deals, and shady ties between the Islamic State and the West’s closest allies…he...

Lights in the Darkness

Lights in the Darkness -  

Here's a little bit of interesting news that probably goes without saying...since it's intuitive (and often obvious). Anyway, here's the 'science' version:

Here's a little bit of interesting news that probably goes without saying...since it's intuitive (and often obvious). Anyway, here's the 'science' version: - A USC-led study confirms what seems increasingly true in American politics: People become more hard-headed in their political beliefs when provided with contradictory evidence.

Well... I don't think someone spends 4 decades in the business and sells over 100 million albums only to be derided and forgotten when they pass away, no matter if they lived a troubled, controversial life or not. Homophobia is too frequently the reason. I don't have an issue with that because I see artists for their productivity, not for their personal lives. Also, people often forget how the dynamic nature of life that once made artists popular can also make them forgotten. Unfortunate news that the world lost another accomplished artist (we've lost far too many in 2016), though his career had been turbulent for awhile and was, likely, headed for more difficult times. Rest in peace... You made your mark on life, now it's time to take a long break.

Well... I don't think someone spends 4 decades in the business and sells over 100 million albums only to be derided and forgotten when they pass away, no matter if they lived a troubled, controversial life or not. Homophobia is too frequently the reason. I don't have an issue with that because I see artists for their productivity, not for their personal lives. Also, people often forget how the dynamic nature of life that once made artists popular can also make them forgotten. Unfortunate news that the world lost another accomplished artist (we've lost far too many in 2016), though his career had been turbulent for awhile and was, likely, headed for more difficult times. Rest in peace... You made your mark on life, now it's time to take a long break. - The British pop singer, who achieved fame as half of the duo Wham! before a breakout solo career, was 53.

Some guys just have no luck at all! :P

Some guys just have no luck at all! :P - Short clip based on a GIF animation I found across the interwebs… I added camera moves and mixed the foley for the whole clip.

This app is awesome! ^_^ (y) It's essentially a free savings account that has no fees, lets you dial higher or lower automatic withdrawals from you account(s) to save money (fire and forget!), provides statements in the form of secure text messages to your mobile phone as well as providing PDFs of detailed statements, etc. You can set it to save as little or as much as you prefer, automatically and on a recurring basis, from your bank(s) and there are no fees for withdrawal/transfers. It's probably far better than the paid savings accounts you would get at most banks. Oh, and did I mention it was FREE? You REALLY need to check this out:

This app is awesome! ^_^ (y) It's essentially a free savings account that has no fees, lets you dial higher or lower automatic withdrawals from you account(s) to save money (fire and forget!), provides statements in the form of secure text messages to your mobile phone as well as providing PDFs of detailed statements, etc. You can set it to save as little or as much as you prefer, automatically and on a recurring basis, from your bank(s) and there are no fees for withdrawal/transfers. It's probably far better than the paid savings accounts you would get at most banks. Oh, and did I mention it was FREE? You REALLY need to check this out: - Douglas has invited you to try Digit, a service that saves for you, so you don't have to think about it.

Words of wisdom... (y)

Words of wisdom... (y) - These universal "business truths" work for nearly everyone in every business.

How much easier could it be? (y)

How much easier could it be? (y) - Douglas has invited you to try Digit, a service that saves for you, so you don't have to think about it.

Awesome... :P

Awesome... :P - No matter how big you are (or how many legs you have) we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Original footage by Jürgen Otto (Peacock Spider Man) ______________________ Educate. Inspire. Conserve. Snake Buddies

Astronaut Peggy Whitson in the Festive Spirit

Astronaut Peggy Whitson in the Festive Spirit -  

R0FLMa0! :P

R0FLMa0! :P - this is literally the best thing that ever was created

- this is literally the best thing that ever was created

A better way to save money! ;) (y)

A better way to save money! ;) (y) - Long Game is making saving money as fun as buying a lottery ticket. Build up your savings by playing games! You can win prizes and real money!

Profound... (y)

Profound... (y) - By: Joe Brewer via commondreams.org What Would It Mean to Erase All Debt? We are living in a time when too many of our financial resources are allocated to non-productive activities — principally the accumulation of wealth by “making money with money” and a myopic focus on economic activities that s...

Pandora Up Close

Pandora Up Close -  

- Reality Check: If Assad is Committing Genocide in Aleppo, Why Are People Celebrating in the Streets? 3 Facts the National Media Isn't Telling You About The Battle For Aleppo.

This Week in NASA History: First Crewed Saturn V Mission Launches -- Dec. 21, 1968

This Week in NASA History: First Crewed Saturn V Mission Launches -- Dec. 21, 1968 -  

This Week in NASA History: First Crewed Apollo Mission Launches -- Dec. 21, 1968

This Week in NASA History: First Crewed Apollo Mission Launches -- Dec. 21, 1968 -  

- The Right Stuff... Awesome Stuff, too! :o)

- A burglar discovered to his horror that the tapes he had stolen from a home showed a man sexually abusing children. See how he helped police arrest a suspected child molester: http://cnn.it/1gKBb5e

- Rather ironic... This guy truly *is* intelligent. You tell 'em, Neil deGrasse Tyson! ;o)

What an incredible video... ^_^ (y)

What an incredible video... ^_^ (y) - Are you alone? To answer this question we have to take a look what "you" are first. What are you made of and where you stand in this universe. Are you your b...

- Pure Awesomeness... Imagine what can happen in the future if we link communications with automated manufacturing aboard unmanned future craft!

- Well, that explains much! -=:oO DIFFICULT: 11% "Loving you presents a different challenge for each individual. But it's one that you don't shy away from. Being with you may not always be easy, but every single second is worth it. You're a unique person who people just have to have in their lives."

- I saw this a number of years back and even used it to train managers for awhile in China. Very interesting stuff....You should check it out! (y)

- It really isn't brain surgery or rocket science...and should be embraced by all people of wealth. What should be clear to all people is that wealth does not indicate class or character. If you believe it does, just go find the nearest crack-selling, Mercedes-driving, gold-embellished drug dealer...Ponzi-scheming, life-savings-stealing investment broker...or company-dissolving, job-destroying, family-breaking Corporate CEO swine and take a long look at all the class and character they have (it shouldn't take long - they have none). Without morals, whatever they may be, one has no character. Without ethics, one has no class...and, in the same vein, capitalism is nothing short of theft and crime in the absence of morality and ethics. The blingers, social posturers and self-pride peddling (not to mention, clearly lacking in confidence and self-esteem) pitiful, soulless, materialistic people out there may want to consider that the next time they venture out and try to impress someone. ;) (y)

International Space Station Solar Transit

International Space Station Solar Transit -  

Good vibrations... ^_^ (y)

Good vibrations... ^_^ (y) - By: simplecapacity “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” – Nikola Tesla “What we have called matter is energy, whose vibration has been so lowered as to be perceptible to the senses. There is no matter.” – Albert Einstein Tesla said it....

Cosmic ‘Winter’ Wonderland

Cosmic ‘Winter’ Wonderland -  

:P (y)

:P (y) - Quando tu tenta ajudar e só ouve reclamação

- Quando tu tenta ajudar e só ouve reclamação

- Quando tu tenta ajudar e só ouve reclamação