pic. Aren’t we raised to revere Ancient Rome, the Pyramids, Ancient Greece, the great Cities, the great Cathedrals, the US Economy, $100 CELL PHONES, $600 IPADS, $3/GAL GAS, $3 BURGERS, FANCY CARS, the American Dream...? I was. We are. Take away the 90% of the world’s poor, the destitute, population at the time any of these were / are created, TAKE THEM AWAY, and none of these things exist. FACT. They ALL are the measure, the product, of brutal exploitation of the poorest by we rich. FACT.

Aren’t we raised to revere
Ancient Rome, the Pyramids,
Ancient Greece, the great Cities, the great Cathedrals, the US
Economy, $100 CELL PHONES, $600 IPADS, $3/GAL GAS,
$3 BURGERS, FANCY CARS, the American Dream...?  I was. We are.

Take away the 90% of the world’s poor, the destitute, population at the time any of these were / are created, TAKE THEM AWAY, and none of these things exist.  FACT.

They ALL are the measure, the product, of brutal exploitation of the poorest by we rich.  FACT.

photo. Loving, here: “Why am I entitled to a home, property, comforts... when, millions, billions, of my brothers and sisters have none? This never has made sense to me.” S. Loving

“Why am I
entitled to a home,
property, comforts... when,
millions,
billions, of my brothers and sisters have none?

This never has made sense to me.”

S. Loving

A Fredericton-area man (New Brunswick Canada) says his heating bills are decreasing thanks to a solar furnace that cost him $300 to build. Randy Buchanan, of Lower St. Mary's, modified plans he found online to build the heating unit from soda cans,...

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A Fredericton-area man (New Brunswick Canada) says his heating bills are decreasing thanks to a solar furnace that cost him $300 to build. Randy Buchanan, of Lower St. Mary's, modified plans he found online to build the heating unit from soda cans,...

MUST SEE PIC. WOW. If Food Products Were Honestly Labeled.

New solar grill develped at MIT cooks with the sun day or night. link.

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a miracle of the SUN!

A solar grill developed by Professor David Wilson at MIT allows users to cook emissions-free day or night. The grill uses a Fresnel lens and solar energy to melt down a container of Lithium Nitrate, which acts as a battery storing thermal energy for up to 25 hours. The stored heat can be used to cook at temperatures above 450ºF.
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Florida Ordinance Makes It Illegal For Homeless To Use Blankets. thelibertarianrepublic.com

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Florida Ordinance Makes It Illegal For Homeless To Use Blankets

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The idea that something as basic as covering oneself from the elements could land them in jail is just about as far away from the founding documents as it gets.

Florida Ordinance Makes It Illegal For Homeless To Use Blankets. thelibertarianrepublic.com

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Florida Ordinance Makes It Illegal For Homeless To Use Blankets

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The idea that something as basic as covering oneself from the elements could land them in jail is just about as far away from the founding documents as it gets.

Florida Ordinance Makes It Illegal For Homeless To Use Blankets. thelibertarianrepublic.com

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Florida Ordinance Makes It Illegal For Homeless To Use Blankets

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The idea that something as basic as covering oneself from the elements could land them in jail is just about as far away from the founding documents as it gets.

Teresa of Calcutta: "Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty."

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Good story

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain

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Wonderful !

Something to consider?

pic. Debating Creationism vs Science is like debating TV watching vs tennis. They are two different ways to spend, have, a life. They have different external outcomes, but at the heart of it, they come down to how to ‘experience’ as positive a life as possible. Point to ponder - if creationists were the vast majority we would not be on the brink of destroying earth with scientific rape and plunder. Just sayin. Science, as ‘religion,’ Truly, is a basis of that, and it’s cousin, materialistic greed / addiction. No?

Debating Creationism vs Science is like debating  TV watching vs tennis.  They are two different ways to spend, have, a life. They have different external outcomes, but at the heart of it, they come down to how to ‘experience’ as positive a life as possible.

Point to ponder - if creationists were the vast majority we would not be on the brink of destroying earth with scientific rape and plunder. Just sayin. Science, as ‘religion,’ Truly, is a basis of that, and it’s cousin, materialistic greed / addiction.

No?

pic. It is not Pr. Obama’s addiction to fossil fuel that is doing this to our children’s future. It is Y/OURS: EVERY TIME YOU USE OIL. EVERY TIME YOU USE COAL ELECTRICITY. OR NAT GAS. EVERY TIME. EVERY USE. EVERY TIME. YOUR ADDICTION. DIVEST YOUR LIFE, NOW, TODAY, FROM THE USE OF COAL, NAT. GAS, AND OIL. IF YOU HAVE TO WALK, DO IT. IF YOU HAVE TO BUY SOLAR, DO IT. IF IT COSTS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE... ISN’T YOUR CHILD HAVING A LIVABLE EARTH, WORTH IT?? NO?

It is not Pr. Obama’s addiction to fossil fuel that is doing this to our children’s future.  It is Y/OURS:

EVERY TIME YOU USE OIL.
EVERY TIME YOU USE COAL ELECTRICITY. OR NAT GAS.

EVERY TIME. EVERY USE. EVERY TIME. YOUR ADDICTION.

DIVEST YOUR LIFE, NOW, TODAY, FROM THE USE OF COAL, NAT. GAS, AND OIL. IF YOU HAVE TO WALK, DO IT. IF YOU HAVE TO BUY SOLAR, DO IT.  IF IT COSTS
EVERYTHING YOU HAVE...

ISN’T YOUR CHILD HAVING A LIVABLE EARTH, WORTH IT??

ETOM Quote of the Day: “We are on track for having the worst drought in 500 years.” B. Lynn Ingram, University of California, Berkeley The American West is in the 3rd year of a crippling drought that is affecting what is regarded as the most important agricultural region in the nation. No doubt a warning sign of trouble ahead for much of the West (and the world).

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ETOM Quote of the Day:
“We are on track for having the worst drought in 500 years.” B. Lynn Ingram, University of California, Berkeley
The American West is in the 3rd year of a crippling drought that is affecting what is regarded as the most important agricultural region in the nation. No doubt a warning sign of trouble ahead for much of the West (and the world).
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link. “There is only one real kind of poverty: not living as children of God and brothers and sisters of Christ.” Pope Francis

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“There is only one real kind of poverty: not living as children of God and brothers and sisters of Christ.” Pope Francis

Pope’s Lenten message highlights poverty of Christ

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In his first message for the Lenten season, Pope Francis focuses on the poverty of Christ in becoming man, emphasizing that it is our duty to give the same humble witness in our care for the poor.

Cancer: A global threat bbc.co.uk The World Health Organization is warning of a global "tidal wave" of cancer and says that by 2035, around 24 million people will have the disease.

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Cancer: A global threat

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The World Health Organization is warning of a global "tidal wave" of cancer and says that by 2035, around 24 million people will have the disease.

Heat-related deaths will rise 257% by 2050 because of climate change theguardian.com Number of heat-related deaths expected to rise by 2050 as temperatures rise, with elderly people most at risk

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Heat-related deaths will rise 257% by 2050 because of climate change

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Number of heat-related deaths expected to rise by 2050 as temperatures rise, with elderly people most at risk

pic. Jesus - Healing the psychological pain and suffering is at least equal the duty of healing the physical pain and suffering... of the global neediest. I’m not talking about cheap ‘recreational drugging’ here, not ‘opiate of the masses.’

Healing the
psychological pain and suffering is at least equal the duty of healing the
physical pain and suffering...
of the
global neediest.

I’m not talking about cheap ‘recreational drugging’ here,
not ‘opiate
of the masses.’

Poverty Looms for Millions of Middle Class Texans. www.woai.com

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5 minutes ago near Washington, DC

Report: Poverty Looms for Millions of Middle Class Texans

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A scary new report indicates the fragility of the middle class lifestyle that most Texans enjoy, 120

***** Salt-Water Fish Extinction Seen By 2048 cbsnews.com Study By Ecologists, Economists Predicts Collapse of World Ocean Ecology. THIS IS WHY GEO-ENGINEERING, AND PROTECTING CITIES IS INSANE. DEAD OCEANS MEAN A DEAD EARTH. CO2 MEANS A DEAD OCEAN.

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Salt-Water Fish Extinction Seen By 2048

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Study By Ecologists, Economists Predicts Collapse of World Ocean Ecology

Gas project could endanger indigenous peoples in Peru - International - Catholic Online catholic.org

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Gas project could endanger indigenous peoples in Peru - International - Catholic Online

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Catholic Online International News. The best resources for all international catholic news.

Ten-year-old Danny DiPietro was on his way home from lacrosse practice with his dad on Saturday night when he thought he spotted a dog...

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'He wouldn't give up': Hero boy follows hunch to save elderly woman - TODAY.com

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Ten-year-old Danny DiPietro was on his way home from lacrosse practice with his dad on Saturday night when he thought he spotted a dog...

How the U.S. Exports Global Warming rollingstone.com While Obama talks of putting America on the path to a clean, green future, we're flooding world markets with cheap, high carbon fuels

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How the U.S. Exports Global Warming

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While Obama talks of putting America on the path to a clean, green future, we're flooding world markets with cheap, high carbon fuels

Lake Ice In Northern Alaska Shows A ‘Dramatic’ Decline In 20 Years, Study Finds thinkprogress.org

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Lake Ice In Northern Alaska Shows A ‘Dramatic’ Decline In 20 Years, Study Finds

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Decreased ice levels have serious effects on the Arctic ecosystem.

The abortion rate fell by 13% under Obama, according to a new study. The abortion rate peaked in 1981 and is at the lowest rate since 1973 under President Barack Obama.

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Obama’s Culture of Life: The Abortion Rate Has Fallen 13% Under This President

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The abortion rate fell by 13% under Obama, according to a new study. The abortion rate peaked in 1981 and is at the lowest rate since 1973 under President Barack Obama.

Urban Activist Grace Lee Boggs: "I feel so sorry for people who don't live in Detroit." exopermaculture.com

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98-Year-Old Urban Activist Grace Lee Boggs: "I feel so sorry for people who don't live in Detroit."

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"Detroit and places like it, Boggs believes, are where the future is being mapped. They’re places in which our assumptions about age,

Is "Peecycling" the Next Wave in Sustainable Living? news.nationalgeographic.com

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It should be.

Is "Peecycling" the Next Wave in Sustainable Living?

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Human waste can be converted into valuable fertilizer, if people can get past the "ick" factor.

How To Build a 400 Square Foot Solar Powered Off Grid Cabin for $2,000. whydontyoutrythis.com

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How To Build a 400 Square Foot Solar Powered Off Grid Cabin for $2,000

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How to build a nice small cabin powered by solar panels. Lamar Alexander built this cute little 400 square foot cabin for approximately $2000, and powers it

***** vid. There are two Americas. In one, bankers get golden parachutes, insider traders return to society as well-paid consultants, and influence is for sale. In the other, opportunity is scarce and forgiveness scarcer, jail awaits those caught possessing recreational drugs, and cries for help are ignored. Society preaches forgiveness for the rich and retribution for the poor. Entrenched inequality and its companion, poverty, are the dark side of the American dream for a citizenry united by name, but not by rules. details

U.K.’s January Flooding Surpasses All 247 Years Of Data On The Books thinkprogress.org Rainfall was 35 percent above average in January as many communities struggled with the impacts of sustained flooding. Climate

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U.K.’s January Flooding Surpasses All 247 Years Of Data On The Books

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Rainfall was 35 percent above average in January as many communities struggled with the impacts of sustained flooding. Climate

***** David Simon tells Bill Moyers: "There was a class war, and the poor people lost. We are Reagan’s children, and we are Thatcher’s children. There is no society, there’s just you. We bought this stuff hook, line and sinker and we are building that. We’re getting the America we’ve paid for.” David Simon tells Bill Moyers: ‘There was a class war, and the poor people lost’ | The Raw Story

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David Simon tells Bill Moyers: "There was a class war, and the poor people lost. We are Reagan’s children, and we are Thatcher’s children. There is no society, there’s just you. We bought this stuff hook, line and sinker and we are building that. We’re getting the America we’ve paid for.”

David Simon tells Bill Moyers: ‘There was a class war, and the poor people lost’ | The Raw Story

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Former journalist and TV showrunner David Simon excoriated not only what he described as a broken American government in an interview with Bill Moyers on Friday, but a defeated labor movement.