You know how cold it is in the summer....they were just trying to keep warm.....
Saturday, June 25, 2011
‘Sheriff Joe’ orders AZ deputies to question undocumented immigrants about wildfires | The Raw Story
‘Sheriff Joe’ orders AZ deputies to question undocumented immigrants about wildfires | The Raw Story
Whitey Bulger's Politician Brother Back in Spotlight - William Bulger was president of state Senate, Massachusetts University
Whitey Bulger's Politician Brother Back in Spotlight - William Bulger was president of state Senate, Massachusetts University: "(NEWSER) – Whitey Bulger saw at least one familiar face in court yesterday: his brother, William, the former president of the Massachusetts Senate who steadfastly refused to help authorities bring in his brother. The former fugitive mouthed 'hello' and nodded. The reunion of sorts has led to a spate of stories along the tale-of-two-brothers vein, exploring how the Boston natives rose to power in their chosen fields. See the Boston Globe and AP.
“You’ve got to understand something,' said one of William's friends. “We’re South Boston people, and when you grow up in Southie, the cardinal virtue is loyalty. ... And you think he wouldn’t be there today?' William eventually became president of the University of Massachusetts but resigned in 2003 amid pressure from Gov. Mitt Romney and others over what the Globe describes as his 'cavalier' attitude toward his brother. 'It’s my hope that I’m never helpful to anyone against him,' he once told a grand jury. 'I don’t feel an obligation to help everyone to catch him.'"
“You’ve got to understand something,' said one of William's friends. “We’re South Boston people, and when you grow up in Southie, the cardinal virtue is loyalty. ... And you think he wouldn’t be there today?' William eventually became president of the University of Massachusetts but resigned in 2003 amid pressure from Gov. Mitt Romney and others over what the Globe describes as his 'cavalier' attitude toward his brother. 'It’s my hope that I’m never helpful to anyone against him,' he once told a grand jury. 'I don’t feel an obligation to help everyone to catch him.'"
'Made In America' Store Makes Buying Patriotic - Owner got ticked off at foreign products, sells only US goods
'Made In America' Store Makes Buying Patriotic - Owner got ticked off at foreign products, sells only US goods: "NEWSER) – Outsourcing is a cruel mistress—but for Mark Andol, it also provided a business idea that looks to be taking off. Andol owns the Made in America store in a small New York town on the way to Niagara Falls, and as its name suggests, all 3,000 products are strictly produced in the good ‘ole USA, NPR reports. Andol got the idea when his welding business nearly went bust because of foreign competition. Store managers spend hours of their days hunting products and making sure they are all-USA, because even packaging or glue made overseas is a no-go.
'If, for some reason, something were to slip through the cracks, we take the product out of the store, burn it, or whatever we do to it, because they lied to us,' a manager says. The store's standards to qualify for an American label are stricter than the FTC's. Sales have doubled in the last year, largely in part to tourists and other out-of-town visitors. One downside: The store carries virtually no electronic goods."
'If, for some reason, something were to slip through the cracks, we take the product out of the store, burn it, or whatever we do to it, because they lied to us,' a manager says. The store's standards to qualify for an American label are stricter than the FTC's. Sales have doubled in the last year, largely in part to tourists and other out-of-town visitors. One downside: The store carries virtually no electronic goods."
With a Bit of Land Restored, Villagers End Campaign - NYTimes.com
With a Bit of Land Restored, Villagers End Campaign - NYTimes.com
West Bank Palestinians score a tiny victory.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Van Jones on the deficit: ‘We are not stupid. We can do the math.’ | The Raw Story
Van Jones on the deficit: ‘We are not stupid. We can do the math.’ | The Raw Story
This was one of the most awesome presentations that I have seen in a long time. I hope it catches on!
Roundup: Birth Defects Caused By World's Top-Selling Weedkiller, Scientists Say
Roundup: Birth Defects Caused By World's Top-Selling Weedkiller, Scientists Say
Of course! If it kills plants, what else does it do?
Senator Jim DeMint Warns Republicans on Debt Ceiling Vote: They Will Be 'Gone' - ABC News
Senator Jim DeMint Warns Republicans on Debt Ceiling Vote: They Will Be 'Gone' - ABC News
They would rather destroy America than stop the wealthy's subsidies.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
LulzSec Releases Arizona Law Enforcement Data In Retaliation For Immigration Law
LulzSec Releases Arizona Law Enforcement Data In Retaliation For Immigration Law: "The hacker group says that the Arizona Department of Public Safety was targeted specifically because of the controversial SB 1070 law, which is currently the strictest anti-immigration measure in the US and requires Arizona immigrants to carry registration documents at all times.
From the LulzSec press release:"
From the LulzSec press release:"
America's debt ceiling: The mother of all tail risks | The Economist
America's debt ceiling: The mother of all tail risks | The Economist
Some of the children in Congress need to grow up. Without more tax revenue, the country will completely fall apart.
Heaven on earth [ pic ] - Digg
Heaven on earth [ pic ] - Digg
Gorgeous image from national geographic tht appears to be of a lake in Italy either at twilight or dawn...Really surreal and beautiful.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
AARP has supported cuts to SS bens for years
AARP's Long History of Supporting Social Security Cuts
The Wall Street Journal recently reported the AARP will support benefit cuts to Social Security. The AARP responded by saying that “our position has not changed on Social Security.”
That’s actually true. For years, the AARP has wanted to cut Social Security benefits. It is critical to note that despite AARP's language about wanting to "save Social Security," they are using the same word tricks used by others who want to destroy our social safety net.
While our government has shoved trillions to banks, Social Security has and will continue be solvent for decades. Any "changes" to Social Security now will inevitably lead to benefit cuts. That's what we must prevent.
Read the facts, and forward this email to your friends and family. If you haven't yet, please sign our petition to pledge to protect Social Security from AARP.
1. AARP did not deny the Wall Street Journal’s report; its response even showed the AARP is open to “changes in benefits.”
In the Wall Street Journal article, AARP policy director John Rother was clear that he's willing to support Social Security benefit cuts, saying, “The ship was sailing. I wanted to be at the wheel when that happens.” Current AARP CEO A. Barry Rand called the WSJ piece inaccurate and misleading, but didn’t clarify what he thought was inaccurate. Rand’s statement even reiterated AARP’s belief that “changes” need to be made to Social Security benefits.
Sources: Wall Street Journal, 6/17/11; Huffington Post, 6/17/11
2. AARP officials admitted the organization was discussing benefit cuts for “months” with the Wall Street Journal.
While trying to spin the AARP’s exposed to scheme to support Social Security cuts, AARP legislative director David Certner said the AARP was “never seeking this kind of publicity” for its position. Certner said AARP officials had discussed benefit changes for “months” with the Wall Street Journal.
Source: Politico, 6/21/11
3. AARP was willing to raise the retirement age during George W. Bush’s attempts to privatize Social Security in 2005.
Then-AARP CEO William Novellli put raising the retirement age “on the table” in 2005.
“‘There's a lot of opportunity for common ground. If we could get the private accounts, the carve-outs, out of the way I think we could get to solvency fairly quickly.’ That includes discussion over an increase in the retirement age, said Novelli. ‘We are willing to consider it,’ he said. ‘It ought to be on the table.’”
Source: Bloomberg News, 4/11/05
4. In 2005, AARP CEO William Novelli called adjusting benefits a “reasonable step.”
"’Social Security does not need a radical overhaul,’ AARP Chief Executive Officer William Novelli said in speech at the National Press Club. ‘Reasonable steps such as these, including possibly adjusting benefits, are enough to strengthen Social Security for the long term.’”
Source: Reuters, 2/9/05
5. An AARP memo suggested “changes in benefits” as a solution for “Social Security solvency.”
An AARP official provided the Huffington Post a 2005 memo that outlined the organization’s position on Social Security. The document shows the AARP offered “changes in benefits” as a positive position for the organization to take in the Social Security fight at the time.
Source: Huffington Post, 6/21/11
6. An AARP official flippantly dismissed those who opposed Social Security cuts.
AARP policy director John Rother dismissed people who said they wouldn’t support Social Security cuts. "I know all these people personally and they'll say we have to be hard line now to influence the debate...I kind of take it with a grain of salt, these emphatic statements," Rother said.
Source: Wall Street Journal, 8/20/10
Now that you know the facts, please forward this email to your friends and family.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Daily Kos :: State of the Nation
Daily Kos :: State of the Nation
clarence thomas and his gifts and conflicts...
Monday, June 20, 2011
With executive pay, rich pull away from rest of America - The Washington Post
With executive pay, rich pull away from rest of America - The Washington PostU.S. now has same level of inequality as
U.S. now has same level of inequality as
Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Uganda
Top court sides with Wal-Mart in bias case - Business - Consumer news - Retail - msnbc.com
Top court sides with Wal-Mart in bias case - Business - Consumer news - Retail - msnbc.com
Big business wins over the little guy once again....
AVG | Business Security Blog | Protect Your Business
AVG | Business Security Blog | Protect Your Business
Food for thought...the cloud...
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Freeway pollution causes brain damage in mice-study | Reuters
Freeway pollution causes brain damage in mice-study | Reuters
Guess I missed this when it came out! Scary!
With executive pay, rich pull away from rest of America - The Washington Post
With executive pay, rich pull away from rest of America - The Washington Post
sad, sad. Taxes on the wealthy need to be more in line with the rest of the world.
Does AARP No Longer Oppose Social Security Cuts? - ABC News
Does AARP No Longer Oppose Social Security Cuts? - ABC News
I cancelled my membership years ago when they agreed to that prescription bill that increased costs for everyone and denied the ability of the government to negotiate costs!
How to Write Your Congressman | The Art of Manliness
How to Write Your Congressman | The Art of Manliness
They should be teaching this in school!
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