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Monday, September 17, 2007
Schwarzenegger Fires Fish and Game Commissioner, Expected to Veto Legislation Protecting Condors From Lead
CA,s Gov Arnold S. holds hand with the NRA and far-right; the Calif Condor is at stake of lead poisoning due to lead-based ammunition. Arnie fires fellow Repub Fish and Game Commish Hanna because of "his stance on the protection of endangered California condors from lead poisoning".
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Gonzo: Lying Liar Edition
Wednesday, July 25-Gonzo performs expertly as he hedges, lies about lies and attempts to trip up the Judiciary Committee. Head spinning "testimony", one step forward, two steps back! Learn why J.Marshall says Gonzo cannot be fired.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Central and southern Europe sizzling
In case you haven't heard, 34/42 countries have been declared state's of emergency due to extremely hot weather this week. In case there are still those who don't believe in global warming/etc, take a look at this article by VERONIKA OLEKSYN, Associated press writer. People are falling down dead! And England had a months worth of rain "on Friday"..one day?!
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Al's Big Day-And Ours! by Cintra Wilson
Cintra Wilson writes a great synopsis of Live Earth's global concerts. It is not surprising that lamestream news has not-barely-reported on the unprecedented events of July 7, 2007. She says, "The mainstream global press has seemed intent on under-reporting and undermining Gore's message and the success of the concert." But she says much more. Read on-
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
The Upside of Flaming Cars: Politicians and Press Exploit the British Terror Attacks
Arianna Huffington speaks to the "flaming car(s)"and how politicians showed up on tv Sunday "to use the attacks as an excuse to allow the president a freer hand to spy on the American people." She says "Take Tim Russert, whose interview with...Chertoff was about as priapic a display as you're ever likely to see outside of a porno, with Russert desperately trying to get Chertoff to crank up the the panic meter."
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Of war, loss and the politics of poetry
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An interview with an Iranian poet Farideh Hassanzadeh-
translator and freelance journalist, and mother who lost her baby to a falling bomb, reveals the collateral damage war has on the women of her country. Poetry is a prolific form of expression in Iran-the included poem of her then 14 yr old son highlights a childs view of US and Bush felt by many there.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Evolution Opponent Is in Line for Schools Post
Cornelia Dean, New York Times, May 19, 2007 specifically brings to light a serious subject. Mr.Kenneth R Willard, a Kansas Republican who supported efforts against the teaching of evolution is THE ONLY ONE running for Nat'l Assn of State Brd of Education. This Board "works to strengthen state leadership in educational policymaking." YIKES??!! Read more and find the site at the link. Write-ins are strongly encouraged!
Monday, May 21, 2007
Gingrich Lauds Falwell at Liberty U. Graduation
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The graduating class of Jerry Falwell's Liberty University commemorated the passing of their fearless leader. And who else to lead them in their tribute but Newt Gingrich. You'd think they'd be celebrating their degrees. But no-o-o, they have other plans.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Disappeared without a trace: more than 10,000 Iraqis
How often do you think about what it is like for the family members in Iraq that have no idea where their loved ones are?
Over the past four years, as sectarian kidnappings and killings have gripped Iraq and U.S. forces have arrested untold numbers in an effort to pacify the country, tens of thousands of Iraqis have vanished, often in circumstances as baffling as that of Kereem's husband, a Shiite Muslim father of three.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Cats, not windmills, bigger threat to birds
Nation'l Academy of Sciences reports that birds are in greater danger from cats, high buildings, power lines than high-power swirling blades of wind generators. The article, however, stresses that "scientists' biggest concern was reserved for bats." Problem is though-"when researchers sought dead bats around wind machines, bat corpses may have been missed or already absconded by predators."
Friday, May 4, 2007
Military investigators detail case against jailer in Iraq
"...A reservist from Prince George, Virginia, faces nine charges relating to his command at the detention center, Camp Cropper, from October 2005 to October 2006. The suspected cellphone misuse led to a charge of "aiding the enemy," potentially a capital offense. But testimony by investigators at the hearing Tuesday suggested that the cellphone issue was a sign of Steele's lenient approach to detention."
