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Happy Birthday Krishna!

2008-07-19T08:59:00.002-04:00

The first cowboy! To learn more about this Hindu Deity visit
wikipedia

For Hindu Art on clothing, tote bags, and gifts for the home or office visit
Planet Calamari

2008-07-13T09:18:00.001-04:00

Frida Kahlo
July 6, 1907 - July 13, 1954

"I hope the leaving is joyful; and I hope never to return"

Stop the Salem MA Power Plant!

2008-07-07T13:20:00.002-04:00

This is taken directly from stoptheplant.org

CANCER???
ASTHMA?
Birth Defects?
Do you or a loved one suffer from cancer?

-FACT-
- The coal fired Salem Power Plant emits tons of chemicals
every day proven to cause cancer.

- Marblehead and Salem have elevated cancer
rates--higher than the state average.

- Salem Power Plant is over fifty years old and is one of
the "Filthy Five", the second most toxic in the state

- The Salem Power Plant dumps tons of carcinogenic
poisons into our air, soil and groundwater with
major health effects.

- A power plant in Boston was recently closed. It was thirteen
years YOUNGER than the Salem Harbor Plant.
It was considered obsolete.

- OSHA just issued its judgment that the owner of the plant,
Dominion, failed to protect employees and three men
died in November in a deadly explosion.

Ever wanted to open your windows for that fresh salt air and thought it was healthy? Think again. -Beware the toxic black dust and soot on your window sills-- 369,065 pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped into the air in 2006 by the Salem Power Plant. Your children are breathing this every day. Children are especially susceptible to the effects of these toxins.

The plant pumps out 2 tons of Mercury and Lead annually. It also emits nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases that lead to global warming

A recent Harvard study concluded that those living within 30 miles of the plant are at greater risk of premature death, respiratory illnesses and cancer. There were 14,400 asthma attacks per year related to the plant's emissions.

Join a class action suit to make the plant acknowledge its responsibility in contributing to your health problems. Contact Governor Deval Patrick's office to register your desire to close the plant by clicking here. We
operated fine for six months without the plant during the OSHA investigation of the November explosion and alternative modern sources
of power are readily available.

There are alternative uses for Salem Harbor that would provide hundreds more jobs and more tax revenue to the city. There would be a net gain in tourism and jobs. This is one of the nation's most beautiful and historic natural harbors. www.stopthePlantNow.org

contact us by email at Outraged@stoptheplantnow.org
CANCER???
ASTHMA?
Birth Defects?
Do you or a loved one suffer from cancer?

-FACT-
- The coal fired Salem Power Plant emits tons of chemicals
every day proven to cause cancer.

- Marblehead and Salem have elevated cancer
rates--higher than the state average.

- Salem Power Plant is over fifty years old and is one of
the "Filthy Five", the second most toxic in the state

- The Salem Power Plant dumps tons of carcinogenic
poisons into our air, soil and groundwater with
major health effects.

- A power plant in Boston was recently closed. It was thirteen
years YOUNGER than the Salem Harbor Plant.
It was considered obsolete.

- OSHA just issued its judgment that the owner of the plant,
Dominion, failed to protect employees and three men
died in November in a deadly explosion.

Ever wanted to open your windows for that fresh salt air and thought it was healthy? Think again. -Beware the toxic black dust and soot on your window sills-- 369,065 pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped into the air in 2006 by the Salem Power Plant. Your children are breathing this every day. Children are especially susceptible to the effects of these toxins.

The plant pumps out 2 tons of Mercury and Lead annually. It also emits nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases that lead to global warming

A recent Harvard study concluded that those living within 30 miles of the plant are at greater risk of premature death, respiratory illnesses and cancer. There were 14,400 asthma attacks per year related to the plant's emissions.

Join a class action suit to make the plant acknowledge its responsibility in contributing to your health problems. Contact Governor Deval Patrick's office to register your desire to close the plant by clicking here. We
operated fine for six months without the plant during the OSHA investigation of the November explosion and alternative modern sources
of power are readily available.

There are alternative uses for Salem Harbor that would provide hundreds more jobs and more tax revenue to the city. There would be a net gain in tourism and jobs. This is one of the nation's most beautiful and historic natural harbors. Click here to see Salem's bright future.

Happy Birthday HH the Dalai Lama!

2008-07-06T00:00:00.000-04:00

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.
Without them humanity cannot survive."

To read more about the Dalai Lama visit wiki

In Memory

2008-06-23T14:50:00.001-04:00

George Carlin
I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death.

Happy Birthday Carol Kane

2008-06-18T18:32:00.001-04:00

"Bye bye boys... have fun storming the castle!"

Happy 80th Birthday Che!

2008-06-14T00:00:00.001-04:00

Ernesto Che Guevara
June 14, 1928 - October 9, 1967

"an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom" Nelson Mandela

Wexler Co-Sponsors First Bush Articles of Impeachment

2008-06-10T19:02:00.003-04:00

From Congressman Wexler:

"Our effort to hold the Bush/Cheney Administration accountable has taken another dramatic step forward. Last night, Congressman Dennis Kucinich introduced the first Articles of Impeachment ever to be introduced against President Bush. It includes, in total, thirty-five Articles detailing this Administration's blatant abuse of power. Today, I enthusiastically co-sponsored this vitally important bill.

I am grateful for Dennis' leadership on this issue and for the steadfast support that countless Americans have given to both of our efforts to redeem our government and expose the crimes of Bush and Cheney.

I will now expand my efforts to secure impeachment hearings in the Judiciary Committee for these new Articles of Impeachment against President George W. Bush.

Many of the charges against President Bush are well known – and would shock the conscience of everyday Americans if only the national media would be willing to report on these stark facts.

The Articles present a stunning narrative of offenses that have go well beyond previous crimes committed by any US chief executive. In fact no President or Vice President in history has done more to undermine our constitution.

These charges are broad, with 35 separate allegations including the deliberate lies regarding WMDs that led us to war and the approval of illegal wiretapping of American citizens. The Articles also include new allegations of high crimes – including the explicit approval for high Administration officials to violate treaties and US law banning the use of torture.

The Democratic Party gained a majority in the House and Senate due in large part to our promises to end the corruption of the Republican majority and to hold the Administration accountable to the law. This courageous bill is a crucial step towards fulfilling this promise, but – like the Articles against Cheney – they require your support to convince Democrats and open-minded Republicans to support this bold but necessary action.

Time is running out so we must work together to spread the message and apply pressure.

First, please encourage your friends and family members to sign up at WexlerWantsHearings.com– as it will allow us to keep in touch with you and speak to a wider audience.

Second, call your representative and urge them to support Impeachment hearings.

Finally, contact newspapers, news stations, and your favorite bloggers and urge them to report on this movement. We need to keep Impeachment a significant news story until the Democratic leadership sees the value in it.

McClellan Agrees to Testify:

I was pleased to inform you yesterday that Judiciary Committee Chairman Conyers met my call to have Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan testify under oath. I am thrilled to inform you that McClellan has agreed to testify on June 20th at 10AM. This will be the first step in what we hope will be ongoing and deepening examinations of the stark evidence and charges against both President Bush and Vice President Cheney.

Thank you for your continued passion and advocacy. Your support means so much to me.

Sincerely,

Congressman Robert Wexler

Happy Birthday Judy Garland

2008-06-10T09:23:00.000-04:00

happy blog blast for peace day

2008-06-04T00:00:00.000-04:00

Dona Nobis Pacem is Latin for "Grant Us Peace"

The Official Site of BlogBlast For Peace

Obama Bling Bling

2008-05-27T20:36:00.002-04:00

Artists for Obama!

Paws for Obama... a pawsitive change!

Gnomes for Obama!

To see these Obama designs on clothing, buttons, stickers and other items click on peace&change

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Happy Towel Day!

2008-05-25T10:23:00.001-04:00

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

• Have questions? Find out how to ask questions and get answers. •

Towel Day
Towel Day 2005, Innsbruck, Austria, where, by his own accounts, Adams got the inspiration to write the Guide.
Official name	Towel Day
Observed by	fans of the author Douglas Adams
Type	International
Date	May 25
Observances	carrying a towel around with you for the entire day

Towel Day is celebrated every May 25 as a tribute by fans of the late author Douglas Adams.^[1] The commemoration was first held in 2001, two weeks after his death on May 11, 2001.^[2] On this day, fans carry a towel with them during the day to demonstrate their participation and mourning of the author. The towel is a reference to Adams's popular science fiction comedy series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

So long and thanks for all the fish! You are missed Douglas!

Happy Birthday Cher!

2008-05-21T18:08:00.001-04:00

"Snap out of it!"

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Happy Wesak

2008-05-18T18:29:00.001-04:00

Pawsitive Dog Art

2008-05-12T16:02:00.002-04:00

To see these dog designs and others on t-shirts, sweatshirts, children's clothing and more visit the Planet Calamari's Tao of Dog Cafe

Happy Birthday Fred Astaire

2008-05-10T10:16:00.001-04:00

May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

2008-05-05T17:28:00.000-04:00

Take the Bush-McCain Challenge!

2008-05-02T14:37:00.002-04:00

Remember the Pepsi-Coke Challenge? Here's a new twist: Try the Bush-McCain Challenge—our new online quiz—and see if you can tell the difference between Bush and McCain!

We challenge you to tell them apart—it's harder than you'd think.

Q: After Saddam Hussein was captured in 2003, who said "Mission Accomplished"?

Bush

McCain

Bush & McCain

Ready to get started? Just click on the link to start this new 3-minute challenge: www.bush-mccainchallenge.com

Eco-friendly Acu-Wear!

2008-04-21T17:43:00.002-04:00

Acupuncture... healing the planet one needle at a time!

To see more acupuncture designs and other art Visit The Planet Calamari Shop

Happy Brithday Brian Setzer!

2008-04-10T11:07:00.002-04:00

Happy Birthday Leon Russell!

2008-04-02T09:37:00.003-04:00

Happy April Fool's Day!

2008-04-01T11:43:00.002-04:00

Support the Eight I Really Rather You Didn'ts Weekend

2008-03-22T15:19:00.005-04:00

In honor of the Blog Against Theocracy weekend we have decided to post the Eight “I’d Really Rather You Didn’ts” from the Gospel of The Flying Spaghetti Monster. As a Pastafarian i believe it is only fair! If you are not familiar with the FSM (flying spaghetti monster) and Pastafarians here is the official website www.venganza.org

Congress is now considering a Ten Commandments Weekend. Kind of interesting that the same bunch of people are guilty of breaking most of these commandments...... Thou shall not kill? Lie? Steal? etc........

From the Blog Against Theocracy we have this quote. "Sam Brownback (R-KS) introduced S. Res. 483, a resolution "recognizing the first weekend of May 2008 as 'Ten Commandments Weekend,'" which has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The resolution has one co-sponsor -- Joe Lieberman."

Captain Mosey and the Eight “I’d Really Rather You Didn’ts”

While brooding atop Mount Salsa because he couldn't find a pirate ship, Mosey the Pirate captain received some advice from the Flying Spaghetti Monster in the form of ten stone tablets. These were called the “I’d Really Rather You Didn’ts” by the FSM, the “Commandments” by Mosey, and the “Condiments” by his Pirate gang. While there were originally ten “I’d Really Rather You Didn’ts”, two were dropped on the way back down the mountain, with eight remaining. This event “partly accounts for Pastafarians’ flimsy moral standards”. The FSM’s commandments address the treatment of people of other faiths, worship of the FSM, sexual conduct, and nutrition.

The Eight “I’d Really Rather You Didn’ts”

1. I’d really rather you didn’t act like a sanctimonious holier-than-thou ass when describing my noodly goodness. If some people don’t believe in me, that’s okay. Really, I'm not that vain. Besides, this isn’t about them so don’t change the subject.

2. I’d really rather you didn’t use my existence as a means to oppress, subjugate, punish, eviscerate, and/or, you know, be mean to others. I don’t require sacrifices, and purity is for drinking water, not people.

3. I’d really rather you didn’t judge people for the way they look, or how they dress, or the way they talk, or, well, just play nice, Okay? Oh, and get this into your thick heads: woman = person. man = person. Samey = Samey. One is not better than the other, unless we’re talking about fashion and I'm sorry, but I gave that to women and some guys who know the difference between teal and fuchsia.

4. I’d really rather you didn’t indulge in conduct that offends yourself, or your willing, consenting partner of legal age AND mental maturity. As for anyone who might object, I think the expression is go fuck yourself, unless they find that offensive in which case they can turn off the TV for once and go for a walk for a change.

5. I’d really rather you didn’t challenge the bigoted, misogynistic, hateful ideas of others on an empty stomach. Eat, then go after the bitches.

6. I’d really rather you didn’t build multi million-dollar synagogues/churches/temples/mosques/shrines to my noodly goodness when the money could be better spent (take your pick):
1. Ending poverty
2. Curing diseases
3. Living in peace, loving with passion, and lowering the cost of cable
I might be a complex-carbohydrate omniscient being, but I enjoy the simple things in life. I ought to know. I AM the creator.

7. I’d really rather you didn’t go around telling people I talk to you. You’re not that interesting. Get over yourself. And I told you to love your fellow man, can’t you take a hint?

8. I’d really rather you didn’t do unto others as you would have them do unto you if you are into, um, stuff that uses a lot of leather/lubricant/vaseline. If the other person is into it, however (pursuant to #4), then have at it, take pictures, and for the love of Mike, wear a CONDOM! Honestly, it’s a piece of rubber. If I didn’t want it to feel good when you did it I would have added spikes, or something

Free Tibet!

2008-03-16T12:54:00.002-04:00

For more info on the current situation of the Chinese occupation and killing of innocent Tibetans please visit www.freetibet.org

2008-03-09T17:41:00.003-04:00

Recently a comment by a Republican Congressman Steve King made headlines. "If Obama wins, Al Queda will be dancing in the streets."

We think he got it wrong! If Obama wins.... we will be dancing in the streets on 1-20-09!

Visit the Planet Calamari Vote 2008 headquarters to see this design and others on clothing, buttons, stickers and other pro-peace gifts.