Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, Great American Women, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged American Actress, Katherine Hepburn on May 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
“Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.”
Born this day, May 12th:
Katherine Hepburn was named the greatest American Actress in 1999, by the American Film Institute. Her personality and independent nature were the stuff of legend. Her personal life was darned interesting too.
Posted in Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged Breeding Center, China, Earthquake, NGO, Panda, Reconstruction, Sichuan on May 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A year ago today, a 7.9 earthquake decimated homes, schools and lives in Sichuan Province, China. In an area still rattling nerves with aftershocks, the government is racing to meet the goal of housing all earthquake victims by 2010.
Recent speculations aside, earthquakes happen and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. In the mean time, NGO’s have been given an expanded role and are working together in the Province, with the Chinese Government. It’s a big job. As many as five million people were left homeless.
Sichuan Province is also the home of the largest panda preserve. The breeding center was destroyed in the earthquake and four staff members died. However, the new center is now under construction. In light of all the reconstruction, there is concern over whether the panda’s native habitat will be fragmented.
Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged Columbia, environment, fair labor practice, McChrystal, McKiernan, Plastic, Rape, Sri Lanka, toxins, Uri L’Tzedek, War Crimes on May 11, 2009| Leave a Comment »
This latest small study is a window into our everyday life. Women working to defend their environment were tested and toxins were found. Perfumes, air and car fresheners, soaps, softeners, waxes, scented plastics, and the manufacturing sites themselves should all be viewed suspiciously. (more…)
Posted in 51 Percent, Election, Feminism, I Own My Vote, journal, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged Espionage, Iran, Japan, Journalistic Freedom, Saberi, USA on May 11, 2009| Leave a Comment »
ABC reports Saberi will be freed:
Iran Frees Jailed U.S. Journalist Roxana Saberi
Iranian-American Wins Appeal, Won’t Serve Her Eight-Year Prison Term on Espionage
By LARA SETRAKIAN and AFSHIN ABTAHI
April 23, 2009—
[American journalist Roxana Saberi was freed from a Tehran prison today after an Iranian court suspended her eight-year sentence handed down after she was convicted of espionage. That means no prison time, and she will be able to leave the country immediately, though Saberi will not be allowed to report from Iran for five years, her lawyer told ABC News….]
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/International/story?id=7555143&page=/
Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, women, tagged Boston, Cinco de Mayo, Franco-Mexican War, Hate, Jay Severin, Michael Savage, Racism on May 5, 2009| Leave a Comment »
What Quaker Dave said HERE. If you live in the Boston Area follow his links and make some calls.
Read what Wiki says about Cinco de Mayo HERE, and the Franco-Mexican War HERE.
While we’re at it, let’s celebrate today’s British success in the REPULSION of the hatemongers. These guys have had far too much influence for too long.
I am beyond fed up the with the illness and idiocy of Weiner’s “Savagery” as a main radio program.
Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, journal, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged 100 Days, Australia, Bankruptcy, Berkshire, Boxer, Buffet, Carbon Trade, Drought, Euna Lee, Iran, Japan, Klamath Dam, Laura Ling, Lois Wolk, Mortgage, Obama, Rudd, S4980-4984, Saberi, SB460, Water Rights on May 4, 2009| 1 Comment »
Last week amendment S4980-4984, a bill submitted to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability, was defeated by this cast of characters. Senator Barbara Boxer had this to say:
Mortgage Modification Amendment Would Have Helped 385,000 California Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Thursday, April 30, 2009
[Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today spoke on the Senate floor in favor of an amendment that would have helped millions of at-risk homeowners avoid foreclosure by allowing bankruptcy judges to modify mortgage terms for primary residences.
Currently, bankruptcy judges are able to modify terms on loans for vacation homes, automobiles and other assets. The measure, sponsored by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), failed by a vote of 45 to 51…]
So much for the loss of our homes. At the same time, despite our recent rain, we in California (more…)
Posted in 51 Percent, Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged activism, Home Management, responsiblity, Stewardship on May 2, 2009| 1 Comment »
It’s been a slow process, but I finally finished installing the walkway in our west side yard. (more…)
Posted in 51 Percent, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged Asst. Sec. of Navy, Harvard, Juan Garcia, Obama, Texas on April 30, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Rumored for the job in November 2008, Obama’s Harvard classmate has been named Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Capitol Annex reports State Rep. Juan Garcia has been appointed. See their story HERE.
Posted in 51 Percent, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged ACLU, Clinton, Detention, Human Rights, Human Rights Council, Human Trafficking, Rice, Torture, Trial Standards, UN on April 29, 2009| 3 Comments »
Do we have a disconnect?
At the end of March, SOS Hillary Rodham Clinton and UN Ambassador Susan Rice announced to the United Nations that the US would seek a seat on the UN’s Human Right’s Council. Candidates to the Council will be chosen May 12th. As part of the process, candidates are required to produce a pledge. That pledge has now been published and is available to the public by following the links HERE.
The ACLU has evaluated the pledge HERE, and has determined that several points have been left obscure. Key among these is a lack of discussion on: fair trial standards, torture and detention, and government official accountability.
While the above points of contention, and another HERE, are much on our mind, it remains to be seen how they will affect our bid to UN’s Human Rights Council. In any event, it’s clear that the Obama administration has set upon a position. If we want to fix our recent past, it does not appear that it will be through the pronouncements of the executive or legislative branch of government.
Posted in 51 Percent, Election, Feminism, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Politics, PUMA PAC, The New Agenda, tagged 2010 Election, Arlen Specter, Democrats, Pennsylvania, Senate on April 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Statement by Senator Arlen Specter
April 28, 2009
[I have been a Republican since 1966. I have been working extremely hard for the Party, for its candidates and for the ideals of a Republican Party whose tent is big enough to welcome diverse points of view. While I have been comfortable being a Republican, my Party has not defined who I am. I have taken each issue one at a time and have exercised independent judgment to do what I thought was best for Pennsylvania and the nation….]
http://www.specter2010.com/news6.html
For more information see HERE.
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