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Save the Beluga Whales of Cook Inlet Alaska

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:16:04 GMT

clipped by: papananook
clipper's remarks: I saw firsthand what is being done to Cook Inlet when I lived there and it's hoorible. Think Gov. Palin cares? I don't--there's too much oil bidness there.

Clip Source: www.thepetitionsite.com

Target: Dr. Jim Balsinger, Director of Fisheries Service, NOAA
Sponsored by: Ocean River Institute

The belugas of Cook Inlet, Alaska, are in such trouble that they should be listed under the Endangered Species Act. And the time to act is now, before the comment period ends on October 20!

Troubles come to Cook Inlet in many forms. Cook Inlet oil drill tailings spew into the sea unregulated. Unmanaged gas and coal industries pollute Cook Inlet. Single-hulled oil tankers are no longer escorted by the Coast Guard. And municipal sewage is untreated; rain and storm run-offs are unchecked.

The Cook Inlet beluga population has declined dramatically from 1,300 in the late 70s to only around 300 today. ESA listing will mandate creation of a comprehensive management plan for these beluga whales and for the health of Cook Inlet. Add your comments to the petition letter today!

McCain Campaign Sends Out Fake Absentee Ballots

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:33:16 GMT

clipped by: dulios
clipper's remarks: FLORIDA, IOWA, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OREGON, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN

Clip Source: www.ickypeople.com

The McCain campaign and the Republican Party continue to prove they are not interested in doing what is best for the country. Instead they are increasing their tactics to actually try and prevent American citizens from voting this November.

The latest illegal, and let me emphasis that, illegal tactic, is mailing out applications for absentee ballots to registered Democrat voters at least 10 states. The ballots the McCain campaign are mailing out in every state contain at least one error meant to disqualify the voter when the application is submitted. The McCain camp say they have sent out over 1 million applications in Ohio alone.

Voters in the following states should be on the lookout for the phony ballots sent by McCain: Florida, Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The phony ballots could show up anywhere, so please let your friends and family, especially older members, know to throw the ballots in the garbage.

You are the love that excels all

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:57:49 GMT

clipped by: Alexian
clipper's remarks: You found me Lord...I tried to destroy myself but you insisted that I live...I will meet you soon Jesus

Clip Source: www.youtube.com

SHE ASKED TO DANCE by KEN MEDEMA

[Video]

Tags: hoshienu

DNA could reveal your surname

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:11:56 GMT

clipped by: Silkweaver
clipper's remarks: Cool and... frightening

Clip Source: www.physorg.com

Scientists at the world-leading Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester – where the revolutionary technique of genetic fingerprinting was invented by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys- are developing techniques which may one day allow police to work out someone's surname from the DNA alone.

Doctoral research by Turi King has shown that men with the same British surname are highly likely to be genetically linked. The results of her research have implications in the fields of forensics, genealogy, epidemiology and the history of surnames.

Dr King said: "In Britain, surnames are passed down from father to son. A piece of our DNA, the Y chromosome, is the one part of our genetic material that confers maleness and is passed, like surnames, from father to son. Therefore, a link could exist between a man's surname and the type of Y chromosome he carries. A simple link between name and Y chromosome could in principle connect all men sharing a surname into one large family tree.

Tags: dna, genealogy, forensics

Bush administration cuts birth control funding to Africa

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:13:47 GMT

clipped by: maxpower212
clipper's remarks: This is more important than you might think.

Clip Source: www.iht.com

Nicholas D. Kristof: Can this be pro-life?

The Bush administration this month is quietly cutting off birth control supplies to some of the world's poorest women in Africa.

Thus the paradox of a "pro-life" administration adopting a policy whose result will be tens of thousands of additional abortions each year - along with more women dying in childbirth.

The saga also spotlights a clear difference between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain.

Obama supports UN-led efforts to promote family planning; McCain stands with President Bush in opposing certain crucial efforts to help women reduce unwanted pregnancies in Africa and Asia.

unlikely causal link

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:46:48 GMT

clipped by: mona
clipper's remarks: "They found that when otters were abundant, eagle prey consisted of predominantly kelp-forest fish and sea otter pups. When the otters were rare, however, the proportion of marine birds in the eagles' diet was much higher. "

Clip Source: www.wildlifeextra.com

Orca killing Sea otters means Bald eagles kill more birds

In near-shore marine communities, kelp can reach heights of 250 feet and functions similarly to trees in a forest, providing food, homes and protection for fish and invertebrates. The most important enemies of these giant algae are tiny sea urchins, only inches in diameter, which live on the kelp and eat its tissue. When urchin populations become too large, they can defoliate entire kelp forests, leaving only barren remains

Enter the sea otter. Otters can eat the spiky urchins whole, making them the major urchin predator. The otters' presence keeps urchin populations in check and maintains the balance of the ecosystem

presence or absence of otters can also affect the diet of bald eagles

The otter decline has caused a phase shift in the coastal ecosystem from a kelp dominated phase state to a deforested phase state

This shift means many fewer kelp forest fish for the eagles to eat

Positive Reinforcement Training

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:17:55 GMT

clipped by: dmccluredvm
clipper's remarks: Make the visit to the Vet's office fun! It works... really!

Clip Source: blog.oregonlive.com

Sprite has fun at her annual veterinary visit

All three dogs (and their bag of treats) were at Sprite's veterinary visit

We mostly teach our pets to be afraid at the veterinarian's. Every time the animal comes in, she gets a shot -- or at least has her temperature taken in ways too unpleasant to contemplate.

My dogs know that most of the time, the vet's office is pretty much a theme park. I bring along my own treats (such as really yummy fish and venison jerky), and hand them out generously and continuously. I usually bring all three dogs along to each dog's appointment, so there's only a one-in-three chance of a medical procedure of any sort while they're there.

Tags: positive reinforcement training, pets, veterinarian

Parents Outraged Over Baby Doll Thay Say Mumbles Pro-Islam Message

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:02:13 GMT

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Clip Source: www.foxnews.com

Parents Outraged Over Baby Doll They Say Mumbles Pro-Islam Message

A doll some are claiming utters pro-Islam and even satanic messages has outraged parents in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.

People insist they can hear Fisher-Price's "Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Cuddle and Coo" mumbling "Islam is the light" and "Satan is king," according to KJRH.com and MyFOXKC.com.

"There's no markings on the box to indicate there's anything Islamic about this doll," said Gary Rofkahr of Owasso, Okla., who was at work when another man brought the toy in to show his colleagues.

Rofkahr said he found various versions of the doll at local Target and Wal-Mart stores, which have since pulled the toys from their shelves, reported KJRH.com.

Fisher-Price referred all calls to parent company Mattel, which didn't immediately respond to FOXNews.com's requests for comment.

A Target representative told KJRH.com the company has no plans to recall the doll nationwide.

Palin Pre-Empts State Report, Clears Self in Troopergate Probe

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:37:22 GMT

clipped by: dulios
clipper's remarks: Well, I'm glad that's settled now.

Clip Source: ap.google.com

Palin pre-empts state report, clears self in probe

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — On the eve of a report on a legislative panel's abuse-of-power investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, campaign officials released their own report clearing her of any wrongdoing.

Tags: palin, go home

Revelation coming true beforeour eyes?

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:03:05 GMT

clipped by: rvnurse2b
clipper's remarks: this guy doesn't sound nuts- take a look... he could be right.

Clip Source: www.fulfilledprophecy.com

Key Documentation

Here are links to key documents and political agreements that may be prophetically significant. To understand their significance, read the Overview.

Assembly of the Western European Union ‘Recommendation 666’

European Commission ‘Article 666’

Euro-Mediterranean Partnership

Barcelona Declaration

European Neighbourhood Policy

Israel’s ENP Action Plan

European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument Web Site

European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument Strategy Paper for Israel

New Users

Unreported News, Commentary, Resources and Discussion of Bible Prophecy

New Users

Studying Prophecy

How Then Should We Live?

Tags: end times, prophecy, christian, bible, globalization, government, current events

Neuroscientists Find That Men And Women Respond Differently To Stress

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:29:28 GMT

clipped by: A53GG4

Clip Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Men Are From Mars
Neuroscientists Find That Men And Women Respond Differently To Stress

Functional magnetic resonance imaging of men and women under stress showed neuroscientists how their brains differed in response to stressful situations. In men, increased blood flow to the left orbitofrontal cortex suggested activation of the "fight or flight" response. In women, stress activated the limbic system, which is associated with emotional responses.

There are many books and movies that highlight the psychological differences between men and women -- Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus, for example; but now, neurologists say they have brain images that prove male and female brains do work differently -- at least under stress.

Note: This story and accompanying video were originally produced for the American Institute of Physics series Discoveries and Breakthroughs in Science by Ivanhoe Broadcast News and are protected by copyright law. All rights reserved.

Tags: science

save our words

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:32:21 GMT

clipped by: mona

Clip Source: entertainment.timesonline.co.uk

It may appear agrestic to ask, but The Times is calling on its readers to come to the rescue of words that risk fading into caliginosity.

Dictionary compilers at Collins have decided that the word list for the forthcoming edition of its largest volume is embrangled with words so obscure that they are linguistic recrement. Such words, they say, must be exuviated abstergently to make room for modern additions that will act as a roborant for the book.

Will you vote to save them? Some of the words heading for extinction

Abstergent

Agrestic

Apodeictic

Caducity

Caliginosity

Compossible

Embrangle

Exuviate

Fatidical

Fubsy

Griseous

Malison

Mansuetude

Muliebrity

Niddering

Nitid

Olid

Oppugnant

Periapt

Recrement

Roborant

Skirr

Vaticinate

Vilipend

Global Warming... SUN?

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:57:52 GMT

clipped by: rvnurse2b
clipper's remarks: the solar activity may actually COOL the planet in coming years

Clip Source: www.eworldvu.com

So, Astronomers who count sunspots have announced that 2008 is now the "blankest year" of the Space Age.

In fact, if the current trend continues, 2008 could total 290 spotless days by the end of December, making it nearly a century since we have seen such a lack of activity fom our sun.

What does the current lack of activity on the sun mean? It could mean that scientists can test their various theories concerning the relationship between the sun and global climate change. It also may mean that much colder times for the planet are just ahead.

"If you're a young person looking at the future of this planet and looking at what is being done right now, and not done, I believe we have reached the stage where it is time for civil disobedience to prevent the construction of new coal plants that do not have carbon capture and sequestration."

Gore was widely quoted last week, in a speech at the Clinton Global Initiative as follows:

Tags: global warming, sun, heat, carbon, solar, weather

which candidate will care?

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:29:50 GMT

clipped by: rvnurse2b

Clip Source: www.projectcensored.org

Starvation.net logs the increasing impacts of world hunger and starvation. Over 30,000 people a day (85% children under 5) die of malnutrition, curable diseases, and starvation. The numbers of unnecessary deaths has exceeded three hundred million people over the past forty years.

For a family on the bottom rung of poverty a small price increase is the difference between life and death, yet neither US presidential candidate has declared a war on starvation. Instead both candidates talk about national security and the continuation of the war on terror as if this were the primary election issue. Given that ten times as many innocent people died on 9/11/01 than those in the World Trade centers, where is the Manhattan project for global hunger? Where is the commitment to national security though unilateral starvation relief? Where is the outrage in the corporate media with pictures of dying children and an analysis of who benefits from hunger?

Tags: humger, world, money, ethics, president

murder mystery

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:22:15 GMT

clipped by: rvnurse2b
clipper's remarks: the mystery is: why have we let these types of things happen in our nation?

Clip Source: www.wnd.com

On a hot summer day a little over two years ago, Sycloria Williams was in the throes of an induced-labor abortion of 22-week-old Shanice when the baby delivered alive.

A clinic worker, along with Williams, witnessed Gonzalez cut the cord and place the moving, breathing baby in a biohazard bag partially filled with chlorine bleach and zip it shut.

It was that worker who developed a conscience and allegedly called police to report the crime, after which Gonzalez tossed the baby in the bag on top of the mill roof so police couldn't find her.

On Oct. 14, little Shanice Osbourne will finally be laid to rest 27 months after she was allegedly killed on the day she was aborted alive, July 20, 2006, by abortion clinic owner Belkis Gonzalez at A Gyn Diagnostics Center in Hialeah, Fla.

the baby baked in the Florida sun until Gonzalez, thinking the coast was clear, retrieved her only to have the worker call police again, who this time found the baby. DNA evidence linked Shanice to Sycloria.

Tags: crime, death, murder, politics, pro choice, pro life, baby

Clipmarks | rvnurse2b's Comments

Save the Beluga Whales of Cook Inlet Alaska

McCain Campaign Sends Out Fake Absentee Ballots

You are the love that excels all

SHE ASKED TO DANCE by KEN MEDEMA

DNA could reveal your surname

Bush administration cuts birth control funding to Africa

Nicholas D. Kristof: Can this be pro-life?

unlikely causal link

Orca killing Sea otters means Bald eagles kill more birds

Positive Reinforcement Training

Sprite has fun at her annual veterinary visit

Parents Outraged Over Baby Doll Thay Say Mumbles Pro-Islam Message

Parents Outraged Over Baby Doll They Say Mumbles Pro-Islam Message

Palin Pre-Empts State Report, Clears Self in Troopergate Probe

Palin pre-empts state report, clears self in probe

Revelation coming true beforeour eyes?

Key Documentation

New Users

Neuroscientists Find That Men And Women Respond Differently To Stress

Men Are From Mars Neuroscientists Find That Men And Women Respond Differently To Stress

save our words

Global Warming... SUN?

which candidate will care?

murder mystery

Men Are From Mars
Neuroscientists Find That Men And Women Respond Differently To Stress