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March 02 2011
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February 25 2011
December 17 2009
Black magic at work?
The story below outlines a young boy whose father claims is a victim of Black magic. Although I remain open-minded about anyone's religion, this seems more like a case where the only dark force at play is the inherent depravity of humankind. People still astonish me. It's 2009 almost 2010; I want to believe we are progressing towards becoming a more intellectual species, seeking new schools of thought based on logic and rationality. However, as instances as this remind me, my inner cynic cautions that relying on the logic of the general populace is as far-fetched and outlandish as believing in magic and deferring accountability onto these paranormal evil forces. On the dark side, maybe the blackest magic is our denial of our true nature. Doctors airlift boy with 42 needles stuck in him Sent from my iPhoneOctober 03 2009
NYTimes: Fossil Skeleton From Africa Predates Lucy
From The New York Times: Fossil Skeleton From Africa Predates Lucy Scientists said that Ardi, short for Ardipithecus ramidus, was the earliest known skeleton from the human branch of the primate family tree. Get The New York Times on your iPhone for free by visiting http://itunes.com/apps/nytimes Sent from my iPhoneSeptember 16 2009
China: Exceeding Carrying Capacity
I am not any expert in population ecology, but this can't be good.
China growth path could exceed planet's resources http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16021/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=fXRU0zVv
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September 02 2009
Sex Offenders - How far is far away enough?
Reading this article really (sadly) did not surprise me at all. Looking at my experience with Court Appointed Special Advocates, I know that the instance of child abuse far surpasses our overall expectations. But why? To me, we just trust the law. Blindly, we assume the regulations and statutes hold up and the system takes care of this problem. In reality, it fails. Sardonically, I think our willful naivety allows the system to fail. Most people will say this instance is a fluke, a one-time deal. Deep down, I don't think and the system will fail again. Despite this fact, most people will read the article, hate it's horrid truth and continue their day. Now, if more people or even if we questioned more often, would we be more successful in prevention? It seems like we could at least try. From The New York Times: Case Shows Limits of Sex Offender Alert Programs The case of a registered convict accused of holding a captive for 18 years has renewed debate about whether sex offender lists create a false sense of safety. Get The New York Times on your iPhone for free by visiting http://itunes.com/apps/nytimes Sent from my iPhoneAugust 28 2009
From Times Free Press: Aquarium chick thriving
emily sent you this story that he/she would like you to read from TimesFreePress.com: Headline: Aquarium chick thriving Link: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/aug/28/aquarium-chick-thriving/ ************************************************************************************ Times Free Press top emailed stories Aquarium chick thriving http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/aug/28/aquarium-chick-thriving/ VW considers crossover SUV http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/aug/28/vw-considers-crossover-suv/ Nuclear power heating up http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/aug/23/8-23-nuclear-power-heating-up/ Thirty-point final quarter still has Silverdale fired up http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/aug/28/thirty-point-final-quarter-still-has-silverdale/ Home movies offer new look at Smokies parkAugust 15 2009
2 Killings Stoke Kashmiri Rage at Indian Force
From The New York Times: 2 Killings Stoke Kashmiri Rage at Indian Force In Kashmir, the rapes and killings of two young women near the camps of Indian security forces have focused attention on their continuing presence.August 12 2009
Join me in supporting ONE!
Hi, I've just taken action with ONE and asked my senators to help the world's poorest people - who will be hit first and worst by climate change - meet this new challenge and stay on track to beat poverty. I hope you'll join me: http://www.one.org/us/climatefive/index.html?rc=climatefivetaf Senators are working on this bill right now. That gives us an incredible opportunity to speak out and convince them to make sure 5% of any revenue from this bill is allocated to helping the world's poor overcome the threats posed by climate change. Together as ONE, we can make a difference! Thanks! Hi,I've just taken action with ONE and asked my senators to help the world's poorest people - who will be hit first and worst by climate change - meet this new challenge and stay on track to beat poverty.
I hope you'll join me: http://www.one.org/us/climatefive/index.html?rc=climatefivetaf
Senators are working on this bill right now. That gives us an incredible opportunity to speak out and convince them to make sure 5% of any revenue from this bill is allocated to helping the world's poor overcome the threats posed by climate change.
http://www.one.org/us/climatefive/index.html?rc=climatefivetaf
Together as ONE, we can make a difference!
Thanks!
August 04 2009
July 28 2009
Heartland Regional Medical Center = Cruelty
This is absolutely heartbreaking.
I was shocked to learn that Heartland Regional Medical Center continues to use cats for intubation training in its Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course, even though the animals involved are caused a great deal of suffering and even though the course's sponsor, the American Heart Association, does not require or endorse the use of animals and only recommends the use of modern simulators. For these reasons, nearly every other PALS facility across the country uses exclusively non-animal methods for these exercises.
I urge you to put an end to these cruel and outdated training procedures immediately. Please note I am posting this on ALL of my social networking sites to tell the world of your needless animal cruelty.
July 27 2009
To Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:
Dear Sirs or Madams,
I was horrified to learn that TTUHSC is inhumane. I abhor your practice of conducting painful intubation training procedures in which cats have hard plastic tubes repeatedly forced down their wind pipes and also have air forced into their chest cavities so that course participants can repeatedly practice inserting a needle into the animals and removing the excess air.
Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association exclusively endorse the use of manikins, not live animals, for this kind of training because it more accurately represents the human anatomy and better prepares medical providers to treat sick and injured children. Why you resorted to this is unbelievable.
My cat was the joy of my life. I find it absolutely repulsive that you would resort to this.
I urge you to put an end to these cruel and outdated training procedures immediately. Please note I am posting this on ALL of my social networking sites to tell the world of your needless animal cruelty.
Send this letter:
https://secure.peta.org/site/Advocacy?s_oo=V2K7yg6HrrS4JyAbuyCVKA..&id=1686
I was horrified to learn that TTUHSC is inhumane. I abhor your practice of conducting painful intubation training procedures in which cats have hard plastic tubes repeatedly forced down their wind pipes and also have air forced into their chest cavities so that course participants can repeatedly practice inserting a needle into the animals and removing the excess air.
Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association exclusively endorse the use of manikins, not live animals, for this kind of training because it more accurately represents the human anatomy and better prepares medical providers to treat sick and injured children. Why you resorted to this is unbelievable.
My cat was the joy of my life. I find it absolutely repulsive that you would resort to this.
I urge you to put an end to these cruel and outdated training procedures immediately. Please note I am posting this on ALL of my social networking sites to tell the world of your needless animal cruelty.
Send this letter:
https://secure.peta.org/site/Advocacy?s_oo=V2K7yg6HrrS4JyAbuyCVKA..&id=1686
July 24 2009
July 23 2009
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sb77July 21 2009
10 Worst Serial Killers
Some of humanity's worst...July 20 2009
15 Cool & Crazy Concept Computers
The ash heap of tech history is littered with flubs, flops and FUBAR fiascos designed to fly high but destined to fail. Every so often, though, a diamond emerges from the dung heap and everything changes. Here are 15 of the coolest, craziest computer concepts you'll see today!Stroke of Genius: 10 Artists with Abilities Borne of Brain D
Not everyone is born with artistic talents. Sometimes, abilities mysteriously appear after brain trauma such as a stroke, injury, tumor or surgery.Senior City-zens: The 10 Oldest Still-Inhabited Cities
Urban society may seem a modern phenomenon but cities have been around for a lot longer than one might think. Relatively few ancient cities have managed to survive the test of time. Here are 10 that have not only survived, but continue to thrive.
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