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local / global Art, music, entertainment, the environment, energy, computers and the Internet, news, opinion, science, global warming and climate change, business, economics.. http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=c6d836f18e46718d8bb5c66bb7dbc2a0 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:25:56 -0800 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ The Ozone Blues http://yzark.com/the-real-down/2009/12/16/the-ozone-blues/ by LeRoy Montana When the ozone’s gone away, everybody’s gonna change to the same color When the ozone’s gone away, everybody’s gonna look like one another When the ozone’s gone away, when the ozone’s gone away Radiation on the loose, no where to get away too quick Radiation on the loose, so much of it must be making it [...] http://yzark.com/the-real-down/2009/12/16/the-ozone-blues/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:31:46 -0800 How Long Can You Go Without Drinking Water? http://worldcitizen.net/green/2009/12/16/how-long-can-you-go-without-drinking-water/ What events in the climate change crisis might cause the population to pay attention? A growing number of individuals are pointing to drinking water. Global warming is having a dramatic impact on potable water around the world. Rising sea levels are causing salt water to contaminate many low lying and coastal areas. [...] http://worldcitizen.net/green/2009/12/16/how-long-can-you-go-without-drinking-water/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:23:32 -0800 Wake-up Call On Water Crisis http://membrane.com/wordpress/wake-up-call-on-water-crisis/ A growing number of people, inclouding Bill McKibben of 350.org, are raising awareness that the reality of climate change is being seen in drinking water supplies around the world. “Within a decade there are likely to be 150 million restive climate migrants roaming the globe. They won’t go quietly, wherever they go. Many of [...] http://membrane.com/wordpress/wake-up-call-on-water-crisis/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:15:25 -0800 Animal Rights: Part Two http://tonywardstudio.com/photos/animal-rights-part-two/ Posted by Melissa Norbeck Decisions, decisions. Vanilla or chocolate? Tea or coffee? Pancakes or French toast? We are all faced with decisions in our lives, and we are forced to come up with answers to questions daily. But to wear, or not to wear, animal products is the question at hand. [...] http://tonywardstudio.com/photos/animal-rights-part-two/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:05:43 -0800 As Climate Talks Stall Protests Erupt http://buylow.com/environment/2009/12/16/as-climate-talks-stall-protests-erupt/ COPENHAGEN — Shooting pepper spray and beating protesters with batons, police tried to squash protests at the UN Climate Conference. As talks stalled inside, the protesters want strong action with firm steps to stop global warming and are calling for climate justice. “I regret to report we have been unable to reach agreement,” John Ashe [...] http://buylow.com/environment/2009/12/16/as-climate-talks-stall-protests-erupt/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:49:35 -0800 Cool Kool Packs http://sale.yourmall.com/specials/cool-kool-packs/ Kool Pack Cooler Totes Reusable, Recyclable, Eco-friendly Custom Logo With Your Corporate Logo http://sale.yourmall.com/specials/cool-kool-packs/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:28:58 -0800 SCHIFF on National Security and More Woodbury, CT November 19 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/politicalaction/UDcu/~3/yK_-sJUzhpc/ Peter Schiff gives his views on a wide variety of issues such as National Policy , Foreign policy the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Healthcare etc <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v0HOcbQgRGfMhSyMdOHPYG2k1aw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v0HOcbQgRGfMhSyMdOHPYG2k1aw/0/di" border="0" ismap></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v0HOcbQgRGfMhSyMdOHPYG2k1aw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v0HOcbQgRGfMhSyMdOHPYG2k1aw/1/di" border="0" ismap></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/politicalaction/UDcu/~4/yK_-sJUzhpc" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.politicalaction.com/news-issues/?p=457 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:33:41 -0800 $400 B Not Enough http://membrane.com/wordpress/400-b-not-enough/ Interesting. China stops buying MBS, so Benny and the Feds step in. Benny says he’s going to quit next year, honest, and Fannie and Freddie are back at the Treasury trough. “The companies say their 10 percent annual dividend payment, which comes to about $5 billion each, costs more than either have earned in most years” “Washington-based [...] http://membrane.com/wordpress/?p=67 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:51:04 -0800 Bring Me a Very Small Violin http://membrane.com/wordpress/bring-me-a-very-small-violin/ Apparently some fat cats got singed. Cry me a river. They ought to be on their knees, giving thanks that they are not in jail. And guess what ? “And we have to recognize that we’re not 100 percent sure about what the value of AIG will be in the future.” Cutting Back on the Caviar http://membrane.com/wordpress/?p=65 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:45:11 -0800 Model Of The Day http://tonywardstudio.com/photos/model-of-the-day-3/ …….. The studio was contacted by the creative director for one of the largest gentleman’s clubs in the area, to produce a new regional advertising campaign. Five dancers who worked regularly at the club were hand picked by the CD to model for TW during the production. One of the [...] http://tonywardstudio.com/photos/model-of-the-day-3/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:10:44 -0800 The KingArthur.com Holiday Band http://rombox.com/entertainment/2009/12/15/the-kingarthur-com-holiday-band/ Starting with the Christmas of 1994, a group of artists and scientists have been collaborating on holiday media projects. Eventually, the group became known as the KingArthur.com Holiday Band. Though music for Halloween, Easter and Valentine’s Day is quite popular, the rush from Christmas music is over-the-top. Some of the chart favorites from this [...] http://rombox.com/entertainment/2009/12/15/the-kingarthur-com-holiday-band/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:37:54 -0800 A Different Christmas Song http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chargeit/kfAf/~3/aMvAxiOg8RI/ MP3 Download Information and Lyrics ABOUT THE SONG How can a songwriter go about writing a Christmas song without coming off as bogus? Sincerity is a crucial element. After all, why write a Christmas song? What is the purpose? If the purpose is to spread the message, even if it is only touches one other [...] <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6BVfXu5Jdpqujor-XpMtj7nUPUs/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6BVfXu5Jdpqujor-XpMtj7nUPUs/0/di" border="0" ismap></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6BVfXu5Jdpqujor-XpMtj7nUPUs/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6BVfXu5Jdpqujor-XpMtj7nUPUs/1/di" border="0" ismap></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chargeit/kfAf/~4/aMvAxiOg8RI" height="1" width="1"/> http://music.chargeit.com/songwriter/2009/12/15/a-different-christmas-song/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:14:26 -0800 Deb Medina calls Gov. Perry Arrogant Aristocracy – “Allow Texans to hear all candidates” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/politicalaction/UDcu/~3/MTUwi4uT8ms/ by Nelda Carrizales Skevington on Dec 07, 2009 There have been many invitations to participate in debates and forums coming through our office (Deborah Medina - Candidate for Governor of Texas 2010). The public certainly deserves to hear from each of the candidates. Unfortunately, we’re receiving multiple reports that each time we confirm, the governor [...] <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pOVJ1pEwKfPAnoysCYmfYWQivvs/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pOVJ1pEwKfPAnoysCYmfYWQivvs/0/di" border="0" ismap></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pOVJ1pEwKfPAnoysCYmfYWQivvs/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pOVJ1pEwKfPAnoysCYmfYWQivvs/1/di" border="0" ismap></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/politicalaction/UDcu/~4/MTUwi4uT8ms" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.politicalaction.com/news-issues/?p=455 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:45:04 -0800 Bayer Admits GMO Contamination is Out of Control http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mywellnessnetwork/uiPH/~3/eoSz56uvYwk/ <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/owKoXVziY5VpNZrbenrwS6cQY08/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/owKoXVziY5VpNZrbenrwS6cQY08/0/di" border="0" ismap></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/owKoXVziY5VpNZrbenrwS6cQY08/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/owKoXVziY5VpNZrbenrwS6cQY08/1/di" border="0" ismap></a>Greenpeace International, Dec 8, 2009 EXTRACT: Bayer has admitted it has been unable to control the spread of its genetically-engineered organisms despite ‘the best practices [to stop contamination]‘(1). It shows that all outdoors field trials or commercial growing of GE crops must be stopped before our crops are irreversibly contaminated. — — $2 million US dollar verdict against Bayer [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/mywellnessnetwork/uiPH/~4/eoSz56uvYwk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mywellnessnetwork.com/?p=230 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:28:45 -0800 We need your help on December 16th http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/politicalaction/UDcu/~3/LWNTWRbSw00/ Congressman Ron Paul Dear Friend of Liberty, December 16th is a special date. It is the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party when early American patriots stood up to the tyranny of the King George. In 2007, we made history together by raising over $6 million in one day. Now, we need to make this December 16th special [...] <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SxaSdUh9bhuBmJKHLbPkpM_K5t4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SxaSdUh9bhuBmJKHLbPkpM_K5t4/0/di" border="0" ismap></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SxaSdUh9bhuBmJKHLbPkpM_K5t4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SxaSdUh9bhuBmJKHLbPkpM_K5t4/1/di" border="0" ismap></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/politicalaction/UDcu/~4/LWNTWRbSw00" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.politicalaction.com/news-issues/?p=453 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:28:04 -0800