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Dusty W. And that's why I don't like cricket. ping Dusty You are not connected to Dusty W. The Basics Location: Des Moines, IA Hometown: Winterset, IA Gender: male Birthday: November 6, 1984 Sexual Orientation: straight Relationship Status: in a relationship Children: I don't have children Profile updated: Apr 13, 2009 Last signed in: Mar 07, 2011 Member since: Oct 09, 2008 Friends view all » d2the4 .. Savo Heleta ron h. Col. George W. Rory M. Dan H. Angela M. Sam Carana George Vreeland Hill . Groups view all » WELL, HERE WE ALL ARE........NOW WHAT?? EXCUSE ME...DID YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANTED TO SAY??? The Reader's Lounge NEVER EVER EVER EVER GIVE UP........... News, Politics and the Economy Science Fiction Reading Books Online Public Radio Forum Michael Yon Dispatches Dusty W.'s Popular Tags international (52) news (33) israel (17) balkans (14) gaza (10) middle east (10) palestine (9) kosovo (9) international law (8) europe (7) russia (7) greece (7) economy (7) un (6) albania (6) eu (6) serbia (6) riots (6) barak (5) america (5)

Status Dusty giving Gather another go. No high hopes though. Spotlight Israel-Palestine Conflict in Summation comments: 4 There are many out there who claim they understand the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.  There are few out there that really do.  The situation falls under the old adage, "The . . . more Troops Moving into Ciudad Juarez comments: 2 America's Special Relationship with Israel comments: 5 About Me People say I'm: peaceful Describe Yourself: I studied history at college. Most of it focused on areas a lot of people don't care about. I hate politics, yet I am drawn into debates. The economy intrigues and mystifies me. I want to go green and am trying. I read a lot, check out librarything.com. I am writing short stories and hope some day to be published. I like cats AND dogs. I only wear boxer briefs. What else. Oh, I love my Volvo and yes it gets good mileage for being eight years old. On Gather, I'm Looking For ...: Insight and support on issues I care about. People posting irritating topics on politics that basically become bitchfests, not so much. That seems to happen a lot though. Interests Lately I've been listening to: NPR I'm currently reading: Righteous Blood by Cliff Burns The last movie I watched was: Serenity I'd love to visit: Sofia, Bulgaria I'm curious about: Most things Topping my Wish List is: books Favorite Music, Artists, Genres: Everything from the Sparrow Quartet to Ratatat. And, most recently, K'naan has been a favorite. Favorite Books, Writers, Genres: History books or anything on Latin America, the Balkans, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Palestine especially, India and of late, Canada... I also read a lot of scifi books, memoirs, cookbooks, philosophy books, westerns, psych books, anything in print/online/written in the sky with smoke. Favorite Movies, Actors, Genres: Dog Day Afternoon, Shaun of the Dead, Zombie films, etc. Favorite TV Shows, Actors: M*A*S*H, Star Trek: TNG, Futurama, Firefly, Hogan's Heroes, Simon Pegg is my hero Favorite Places: Couch, brother's couch, parent's couch, friend's futon, floor in front of window with cat Interests and Activities: I enjoy canoeing and kayaking with my brother, reading at home, going to relaxed bars, going to beer festivals, cooking new things then relying on the frozen pizza as backup Wish List: Books, books and more books Affiliations Political Affiliation: Independent Religious Affiliation: Trees Employers: A really big bank, that's still turning a profit. Colleges: University of Iowa Major: History High Schools: Winterset Community High School Ping Me You cannot post a blank ping. You're all pinged out (too much of a good thing is a bad thing). close Displaying 10 of 18 Pings | View all » Charles T., Apr 21, 2009, 10:19AM EDT Thanks Dusty, I take no credit for that post but the tiny effort it took to copy and place it here. I do find interesting that it is such an abject failure in every way but it's still held up as the Holy Grail of the future. Thanks for the firsthand info too. They just opened one of those ethanol plants last year in GA, I wonder if its still open? LOL view Charles's profile | Ping Charles Barbara M., Apr 20, 2009, 12:21AM EDT Welcome to READING BOOKS ONLINE! view Barbara's profile | Ping Barbara Charles T., Apr 13, 2009, 8:18PM EDT Zombies represent a real danger and yes I think one should be as ready as possible for them too! view Charles's profile | Ping Charles Rory M., Mar 25, 2009, 11:27PM EDT Sure, I am always open to new friends. And I'm not usually as hostile towards Americans as the Faux News bit made me of late. I have a kind of love-hate relationship with the USA: honestly love a lot of things about American culture and history; honestyly hate a lot of what America has done in the world. I also have two brothers, two sisters-in-law, six nieces and nephews and a host of good friends who are Americans, both stateside and here in Canada. You are welcome aboard. view Rory's profile | Ping Rory APE 131313, Feb 25, 2009, 6:03AM EST Julie married a Pakistani co-worker and moved back stateside to start their family, She still free lances. I was scared to death when she was TDY................glad she is here now! view APE's profile | Ping APE APE 131313, Feb 24, 2009, 12:02PM EST Noticed your interest in the Balkens and Kosovo, etc. My daughter is a journalist and spent a lot of time involved there. Perhaps you would like to check out some of her work. She free lanced for CNN. Google "Juliette Terzieff" Thanks for commenting on my post! Blessings view APE's profile | Ping APE Charles T., Feb 18, 2009, 6:49PM EST Pleasing popular demand is very important! view Charles's profile | Ping Charles Charles T., Feb 18, 2009, 4:18PM EST Thanks Dusty for your comment on my post. Also as a fellow reader of Starship Troopers, I can see where that would color your thoughts on voting! It often does mine too. view Charles's profile | Ping Charles Louie G., Feb 5, 2009, 11:53PM EST thanks mate.. once I work out on how to use gather!, ill start adding people as mates. It seems like you enjoy history! Well so do I… btw, don’t worry about those bitching Greeks, I know how to take care of them when it comes to the Ancient Macedonians. Cheers, Louie.. view Louie's profile | Ping Louie Keith C., Feb 2, 2009, 7:57PM EST Dusty thanks for the invite. Look forward to our conversations together.Keith view Keith 's profile | Ping Keith view all Pings » top