Decision on Snowden asylum could take weeks, says Ecuador | Hong Kong Herald.
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Update: Gov. Jerry Brown just made it official:
Update: The SCOTUS decisions have effectively removed the obstacle of gay marriage in the immigration bill. No wonder John Boehner was so upset. As one of our friends said this morning ” there really are no words” for this historic event.
After the Affirmative action “horribliness” yesterday, SCOTUS did something right today!
This is Gay Pride Week in San Francisco and the city is really going to have something to celebrate.
[..The Supreme Court decision appears to pave the way for same-sex marriages to resume in California by leaving intact the initial district court ruling against Prop. 8. More legal maneuvering on that issue is likely, though, since some counties in the Golden State weren’t covered by that initial case, and may choose to ignore the ruling.
The DOMA decision is likely to have the most immediate impact, awarding all couples legally married in the states that permit same-sex marriage hundreds of employment, tax and other benefits that had been denied to them under federal law…]
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Update: Amazing, but it looks like SB5 DID NOT PASS!! they are agreeing that the vote was completed art 12:02 AM. What a great job the Texas Democrats and the Gallery did tonight! Continue Reading »
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(Frankly, Facebook has bothered me for a while for other reasons than that discussed in the reblog above. However, this is an important issue. Facebook needs to better understand, clarify and act on what constitutes harassment, violence, bullying and pornography as items of banal abuse of women.)
Posted in ERA, Feminism, Feminist Majority, Humanism, Politics, women, Women's Rights | Tagged Facebook Protest | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, May 17th, was the International Day against Homophobia. How did you commemorate it?
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The FDA ends the comment period today on genetically engineered salmon, trout and tilapia.
Dubbed “frankenfish” after the movie, A brief bio is HERE.
Tell the FDA that ANY chance of these fish breeding with native fish is too great a chance.
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I know no one ever clicks the links, but I did think it was interesting that now only 30% of physicians in the US are general practitioners, as opposed to 70% elsewhere. One consequence of this is more expensive medical costs.
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We ponder the idiocy of a under-regulated pile of ammonium nitrate, and its death and destruction, in the lax and uncaring Texas sun. Even as the perennial day of green effort arrives, we point fingers at others, and refuse to be part of the solution.
What will we do to stop this madness?
Posted in Climate, Disaster, Economy, Environment, Humanism, Justice, Nature, Politics | Tagged Ammonium NItrate, Climate Change, Earth Day, explosion, West Texas | Leave a Comment »
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- FDA – Recalls
- VH Foods Inc. DBA Outside The Breadbox Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg and Milk in "Bread Crumbs"
- Spring & Mulberry Issues Voluntary Recall of Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
- Food Business Karison Foods & Snacks Inc Recalls ‘PANJIRI’, ‘ALSI PINNI’, ‘PUNJABI PINNI’, ‘BESAN LADDOO’, and ‘NO SUGAR ADDED BESAN LADDOO’ Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
- Diva Fam Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall Of Sea Moss Gel Superfood Products Due to Possible Health Risk
- Modern Warrior Recalls “Modern Warrior Ready” Dietary Supplement Due to Undeclared 1,4-DMAA and Aniracetam, as Well as Tianeptine, Which has Not Been Approved for Supplement Use by the FDA.
- HerbsForever LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in HerbsForever brand Dietary Supplements
- Gusto Group Inc. Recalls Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) ‘'454 G. (1 LBS)’ and ‘910 G. (2 LBS)’ because of Possible Health Risk
- Anthony Trinh, 123Herbals LLC (123HERBALS.COM) Issues Nationwide Recall of Silintan Capsules Due to the Presence of Undeclared Meloxicam
- Carrot Top Kitchens of Bridgeport (formerly Redding) Issues a Class II Recall of Hummus Containing Undeclared Sesame
- Primavera Nueva Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select 4-Count Tamales Because of Possible Health Risk- Revised to Include Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar, a Seasonal Item
- consumer Product Safety Protection
- Agrish Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violate Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by Agrish Direct
- DR Power Equipment Reannounces and Expands Recall of Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; New Remedy Available
- Infant Innovations Recalls BabyBond Retractable Safety Gates Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Entrapment; Violates Mandatory Standard for Gates and Enclosures
- The Kalencom Corporation Recalls SARO Braided Crib Bumpers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violates Federal Crib Bumper Ban
- Marcus Adler Glove Recalls Julie and Judah Pajama Pants and Shorts Due to Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Flammability Standards for Children’s Sleepwear
- NFSVLB Baby Bath Seats Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Drowning and Entrapment; Violate Mandatory Standard for Infant Bath Seats; Sold on Amazon by NFSVLB
- Rattan 6-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units; Sold on Amazon by Rattan
- Sangohe Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violate Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails
- Vasicar 18-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units
- YOLAAH Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails
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