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Two topics this week for the kitty thread. Topic number one is local and involves the “GOP Led” Texas Legislature. They raised the sales tax and started a payroll (fancy form of income) tax with ease. Getting them to reduce the home appraisal caps (used to calculate property taxes) from the current 10% is like pulling teeth. Perhaps “RINO Led” Texas Legislature is more appropriate. Our kitties disapprove of the performance of the 79th Texas Legislature (or should we re-name it Taxes Legislature). Cat Preparing His “Letter” To His Representative Campaign Donation? After Raising Taxes? Here is Your Campaign Donation...

No specific topic this week. When in doubt, browse the zot threads where enough kitty pictures are found to supply this thread for weeks. The best from recent zot threads, IMHO. Do Your Guests Like Cat Hair On Their Food ?? Courtesy of NautiNurse Cat Court Judge --- GUILTY !!! Courtesy of RushCrush Evidence Destroyed. I Didn’t Do It, Nobody Saw Me Do It, Can’t Prove Anything. Courtesy of Hi Heels Posting on FR is Hard Work. Courtesy of trisham

Remember my basketball picks from last week? Hope you didn’t place any bets with these picks, because those picks were bad. Let’s find out what went wrong. Chicago Region Still have the #1 and #2 seeds, but I completely trashed the rest of the region. We have voted and we concur --- Your Picks STINK !!! Albuquerque Region Still have the #4 seed, but missed everything else. The bookie has come to collect --- PAY or else !! Syracuse Region Still have #1 and #4 seeds, but Kansas and UConn, what happened? Rule #1 about picking UConn – NEVER pick...

<p>What is this palce? Are you peeple for reel? Is this some kind of joke?</p>

A friend's cat appears to have eaten some reel to reel tape, said tape appears to be obstructing her digestive tract. Daisy, the cat, is now not eating, has been vomiting and is not drinking, and is lethargic. He, my friend, is taking Daisy to the vet this afternoon. Does anyone now if reel to reel tapes are toxic? Or if it breaks down in stomach acid to some horrific toxin? Also, Daisy is QUITE large. Has anyone out there ever had surgery on an overweight cat? And how did the cat fair? Thanks for any advice. I am glad...

March Madness Time !!! --- Want to earn extra money? Want to win the office pool? Then follow the advice of the kitties regarding the men’s NCAA basketball tournament bracket. All new pictures this week. Chicago Region --- Round by Round Illinois over FDU; Nevada over Texas; UWM over Alabama; BC over Penn LSU over UAB; Utah State over Arizona; Saint Mary’s over S. Illinois; OSU over SE La Illinois over Nevada; BC over UWM; LSU over Utah State; OSU over Saint Mary’s Illinois over BC; OSU over LSU ILLINOIS over OKLAHOMA ST. UWM Panthers --- Good Kitty; Arizona Wildcats...

Need Vet advice on sick freeper kitty.

Goodbye, Kitty? If a firefighter from La Crosse gets his way, stray cats in Wisconsin could legally be blown from here to feline eternity. Not surprisingly, the proposal to allow the shooting of free-roaming cats has horrified cat lovers nationwide. "This really crosses the line in human and cat relations," said Ted O'Donnell, owner of a pet supply store in Madison. He has set up a website called dontshootthecat.com. "I remember when firefighters used to rescue cats -- not shoot them."

Scientists and engineers around the world are confused. Living Nobel Prize winners in physics are dumbfounded. The people at NASA can’t explain it. Don’t ask our cats, they don’t understand what is happening either. Even Mother Nature is fooled (and we know what happens when you try to fool Mother Nature). While the rest of the country is still wondering what the United States Supreme Court was thinking when they struck down capital punishment for minors, they just came up with another brain teaser. In another 5-4 ruling, the United States Supreme Court has ruled unconstitutional the Law of Gravity....

OK, time is up. Nominations are closed. Time to count the votes and announce winners. Just a reminder, there is no cash awarded, no sparkling trophies, and no plaques. Your only prize is a hearty handshake, a pat on the back, and the warm glow of victory. Winners From Last Week – See Last Week’s Thread for Picture CATEGORY I – Winner for Best Pose. Courtesy of SlowBoat407 CATEGORY II – Winner for Best Feline Poster. Courtesy of mysto CATEGORY III – Winner for Best Costume. CATEGORY IV – Winner for Best Viking Kitty Picture. Courtesy of dasangel OK –...

This week was the Westminster Kennel Dog Show. This dog show is so popular, it has higher ratings than hockey (then again, even test patterns out-rate hockey lately). It is time for other four-legged animals (i.e. CATS) to get equal time. As mentioned in the kitty thread last week, it is now time for the: FIRST ANNUAL FR CAT SHOW !! Here are the rules regarding categories. 1) Process started with four nominating categories and the first nominee for each category. 2) If you have a competing entry in any category, post the picture and mention what category it applies...

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone. Hope you picked out a nice gift for your favorite sweatheart(s). If you are male, have a sweatheart, and didn’t get her anything, welcome to the doghouse. Speaking of doghouse, the annual Westminster Kennel Dog Show started today. Since this thread is for cats (and not dogs), time for the kitty pictures. Next week, we will have the first annual FR CAT SHOW (take that doggie). Enjoy. What – No Valentine’s Day Catnip --- Prepare For Lighting Shock --- Human. Courtesy of carlr Hey, Lovebirds --- You Realize That You Are Being Watched !! Courtesy of...

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No thread last week. Computer at home having trouble and real busy at work. Still have lots of zot material to choose from combined with the New England Patriots victory last night over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. OK --- time for the kitty pics. Enjoy. New begging routine for tailgait goodies. Courtesy of ScottFromSpokane Yuck – bad tailgate food. Even the toothpaste tastes better. Courtesy of MarineBrat PA announcer at the Patriots parade. BINGO – WE GOT BINGO. Courtesy of valkyrieanne Finger food all gone. Time to work on the tree for dessert. Courtesy of NautiNurse

President Bush and some of his advisers received worst-acting nominations for their appearances in news and archival footage in Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11," which assails Bush for his actions surrounding the Sept. 11 attacks. Bush was nominated for worst actor, while Secretary of State-designate Condoleezza Rice got a nomination for worst supporting actress and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for worst supporting actor. Wilson said that while "Fahrenheit 9/11" was a piece of anti-Bush propaganda, the president and his associates earned their Razzie nominations on their own. "It wasn't Mr. Moore's editing," Wilson said. "It's the raw footage of these people...

An easy week for the kitty thread. When I don’t have a specific topic, just browse the ZOT threads. Lots of material to choose from. Enjoy. Do you see troll? I have to wear this to foil hat to prevent your black hole of intelligence from stealing my I.Q. Courtesy of johnfkerrysucks. Official hunting license for cats. Courtesy of timpad. Cat must be great date bait. Courtesy of quantim Alterate FR logo suggestion. Courtesy of BJungNan

Polytechnic University of the Philippines COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION Sta. Mesa, Manila Course Code: RC 204/TA 110 Course Title: Drama and Theatre Arts Course Description: The course is composed of comprehensive discussions of the different theories about theatre in particular level and dramatic arts in general; and a variety of practical techniques and applications. Course Objectives: At the end of the semester, the student is expected to: 1. Know the theories and application involved in theater. 2. Know the elementary concepts of drama and theatre arts. 3. Produce a one-act production applying the theories and concepts of theatre, thereby appreciating the...

Can someone explain PING to me? Thanks!

This week’s kitty thread will focus on a work issue of mine. Received order for a new contract on Friday. Included in the scope of work are designs to a specification I have never used before. Therefore, will be spending the next few days on a “crash course” learning the new specification. The cats assist in tutoring the master. Appendix B, Section II, Paragraph 4. FEED CAT NOW !!! Technical Support for Related Computer Program. MEOW ?? This Specification Is Giving Me A Headache !!

My screen always remains clean! Yours can be too! No spyware! Kitty Klean!