Swtnlovabl's Blog – November 2009 Archive (92)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Do not fear the enemy, for your enemy can only take your life. It is far better that you fear the media, for they will steal your HONOR. That awful power, the public opinion of a nation, is created in America by a horde of ignorant, self-complacent simpletons who failed at ditching and shoemaking and fetched up in journalism on their way to the poorhouse. ---Mark Twain.

Added by Swtnlovabl on November 13, 2009 at 7:29am — 4 Comments

NASA wrote "2012: Beginning of the End or Why the World Won't End?"

Over the past few weeks, we've heard more and more about 2012 when, according to some, the world will end. Responding to all that talk with a healthy dose of skepticism, scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have launched a Web page to dispel the myths surrounding the momentous occasion.

On an FAQ page called, "2012: Beginning of the End or Why the World Won't End?"… Continue

Added by Swtnlovabl on November 13, 2009 at 4:35am — 1 Comment

Sharp Rise of 500,000 Norwegians Infected with Swine Flu Last Week.

Sharp Rise of 500,000 Norwegians Infected with Swine Flu Last Week.

•Swine flu A/H1N1 spreads quickly but is largely mild. It is way milder than seasonal flu. In fact, a lot of people recover without seeing the doctor. The mortality rate is far lower than that of seasonal flu too. So, we must not submit to the fear mongering of the… Continue

Added by Swtnlovabl on November 12, 2009 at 5:57pm — No Comments

Look out Elizabeth, We are About to be Obama'd Again

On very rare occasions, my television ends up on one of the "Big 3" television networks. Fortunately, or unfortunately, such was the case Monday evening, November 9th. Upon arriving home after my day's labors, and post my standard greeting being given to my dog Camshaft, I flipped on the TV and there sat Mr. Obama, along with one of ABC's trained puppets; the puppet asking questions which in turn would give Mr.… Continue

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Seeming Overnight Surge in H1N1's Death Toll

Using new methodology, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its estimate of the total number of deaths caused by swine flu. The new figures will result in a tripling of the number deaths from H1N1overnight

While the official estimates have not yet been released, it appears that the tally of deaths from the novel form of influenza will… Continue

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CLOSED DOWN Fort Ord Being Turned Into Veterans Cemetery (Thats One BIG Cemetery)

I have always believed that our nation must honor the commitments and promises it has made to our nation's veterans, and this Veterans Day gives us the opportunity to honor the sacrifices veterans have made to safeguard our democratic principles.

Fort Ord Veterans Cemetery Update

The veterans community on the Central Coast has been working for more than 15 years to build a cemetery at the former Fort Ord to provide a… Continue

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EU to name first permanent president on 19 November

ANDREW RETTMAN

11.11.2009 @ 09:20 CET

EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - The Swedish presidency has called an EU summit on 19 November to decide on the bloc's new top appointments, with a Polish proposal to hold candidate hearings gaining limited acceptance.

The summit will be in the format of an EU leaders' dinner in Brussels and comes after two weeks of consultations between Stockholm and the other EU… Continue

Added by Swtnlovabl on November 12, 2009 at 2:02am — 1 Comment

Heads Up – Respiratory Pneumonia in Ukraine Spreading Fast. Get Ready

November 11, 2009

Rick in Romania

Everything I am seeing out of the ukraine is very troubling. The government of ukraine is still holding to the story that this is h1n1, however there are reports now that doctors in ukraine are not allowed to give a diagnosis of "plague", they must call it a resperatory pneumonia.

There are also widespread reports of the… Continue

Added by Swtnlovabl on November 11, 2009 at 7:02pm — 1 Comment

Chinese Artist Debuts 'Burning Man Obama'

A sculpture by Chinese artist Liu Bolin titled "Burning Man Obama" is tested at a workshop in Beijing November 11, 2009. The sculpture represents U.S. President Barack Obama's impact on the world…

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BARACK OBAMA FACES VETERANS’ DAY DEADLINE TO COMPLY OR CHINA CAN EXERCISE ITS WORLD COURT LIEN ON THE U.S. TREASURY

• CHINA AND THE QUEEN HAVE BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP RIGHTS ON THEIR PROPERTY

• ELEMENTS UNDERLYING THE DEADLY RATCHETING-UP OF TENSION

• THE SITUATION APPEARS TO BE COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL

• THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM MAY COLLAPSE THANKS TO THE BOX GANG

OUR REPORT DATED 6TH NOVEMBER COULDN’T BE DENIED

Following our report focused on the events… Continue

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The Vatican joins the search for alien life

By Tom Chivers

Published: 10:20AM GMT 10 Nov 2009

The Pontifical Academy of Sciences is holding a conference on astrobiology, the study of life beyond Earth, with scientists and religious leaders gathering in Rome this week.

For centuries, theologians have argued over what the existence of life elsewhere in the universe would mean for… Continue

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When The Light Go Out !!

November 10, 2009

By Holly Deyo

Without question, cyber attacks are the most underrated, under-reported and yet most crucial of stories. Their threat is real and growing, and understandably officials are worried.

Time and again, hackers have employed their skills by breaking into bank accounts, government computers, websites, utilities and infrastructure –… Continue

Added by Swtnlovabl on November 10, 2009 at 5:51pm — 1 Comment

A US judge has ordered South Carolina not to issue a vehicle number plate with a Christian image and slogan.

By Robert Marus

Friday, December 12, 2008

COLUMBIA, S.C. (ABP) -- South Carolinians who want to advertise their Christian faith on their car tags won’t get to anytime soon, according to a Dec. 11 ruling by a federal judge.

In a preliminary injunction, United States District Judge Cameron… Continue

Added by Swtnlovabl on November 10, 2009 at 5:37pm — 2 Comments

Everyone in Britain should have an annual carbon ration and be penalised if they use too much fuel, the head of the Environment Agency

Published: 7:00AM GMT 09 Nov 2009

Lord Smith of Finsbury believes that implementing individual carbon allowances for every person will be the most effective way of meeting the targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

It would involve people being issued with a unique number which they would hand… Continue

Added by Swtnlovabl on November 10, 2009 at 4:07pm — 1 Comment

UK starts study on using human DNA in animals

By MARIA CHENG (AP)

LONDON — British scientists begin a new study on Tuesday to consider how human DNA is used in animal experiments and to determine what the boundaries of such controversial science might be.

Though experts have been swapping human and animal DNA for years — like replacing animal genes with human genes or growing human organs… Continue

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Barack Obama will go to Copenhagen if he can clinch climate deal

President Barack Obama will travel to the climate summit in Copenhagen next month if the countries involved are on the verge of a deal and he thinks his presence will help to clinch agreement, he said in an interview last night.

It is Obama's strongest assertion yet that he will attend the meeting in Denmark to help secure a binding treaty in the fight… Continue

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I need help being a whistle blower, to make sure I get results ( Heartbreaking )

Topic started on 8-11-2009 @ 09:25 PM by Enigma Publius

My son recieved a message in a bottle from across the world, in the form of a picture a little girl drew of herself on a production line, urinating on herself and a puddle in the floor under her, with tears in her eyes! The picture was tucked away, hidden cleverly inside the toy gun he bought at a discoiunt store, that I cannot name yet,… Continue

Added by Swtnlovabl on November 9, 2009 at 11:35pm — 1 Comment

As Foreclosure Nightmares Increase, Will More Homeowners Pay Off Their Bankers in Violence?

By Scott Thill, AlterNet. Posted November 9, 2009.

The economic crisis revealed late-capitalism's central offense: Human beings are being transparently treated if they were mere transactions. And they're going postal over it.

Anger and discontent are reaching a boil as a lethal… Continue

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If Incomes are Down, Where is the Economic Spending coming from? Industrial Production ? Credit Contraction?

With 8 million jobs lost in this great recession, it is rather surprising to see so many people enter into a deep capture mode of believing in a quick and efficient recovery. If we look at data in the misery index, the average… Continue

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161 U.S. airports now have 'Behavior detection' officers covertly watch travelers' conduct

TSA screening more than just carry-on bags

'Behavior detection' officers covertly watch travelers' conduct

By Ken Kaye

Washington Post Staff Writer

Monday, November 9, 2009

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- You might not see them, but they're studying you.

To identify potentially dangerous individuals, the… Continue

Added by Swtnlovabl on November 9, 2009 at 4:03pm — 1 Comment