Washington Post -
In a sort of power lunch for the not-so-powerful, President Barack Obama broke bread Friday with four winners of a contest for people who give to his campaign in small amounts.
1.06.2012
ABSOLUTE GOD-SENDS: Michelle Obama and the Evolution of a First Lady New York Times
Michelle Obama and the Evolution of a First Lady
New York Times - 1 hour ago
Michelle Obama was privately fuming, not only at the president's team, but also at her husband. In the days after the Democrats lost Edward Kennedy's Senate ...
Blog: How Michelle Obama Beat Rahm Emanuel NBC Chicago (blog)'The Obamas': Book Reveals Friction Between Rahm Emanuel, Michelle ... Huffington Post
Michelle Obama outmaneuvered Rahm Politico
Chicago Sun-Times (blog) - The Atlantic Wire
'I believe that my central Calling is to pick up where Jesus left off...' SL
'... one of the first and only, in 1800 years.'
Am I making an announcement? Am I speaking of some 'new' calling for me? No.
I'm sharing the 'name/ for what I've been called to these last 12 years or so, a 'name' that only in recent days is coming to me.
I've for years been clear that Jesus didn't want followers. Jesus wanted Joiners, of Action, of Love, to come alongside Him, and eventually, as they Learned, gained Mastery, and Strength, went on ahead of him, as any and every great Teacher would want.
As so often is true with me, this little 'gift' of my Heart, my supra-conscious, upon receiving it, my reaction is like, duh! That's what you've been attempting, and must continue to attempt. But it is increased clarity of some magnitude to have the 'name.'
What changes does this hold for me. Nothing, fundamentally, I suspect, except it re-enforces, and somewhat explains this thrust I've felt and surrendered to in recent days to assemble my video logs into a text based book. But coming alonside that is a curious, unexpected, somewhat welcome, profoundly daunting notion that I am to explicitly try to pick up where Jesus left off in spreading the Gospel of Love, Brotherhood, Insane Humanity.
But Start! There are millions of 'chruches,' huge denominations, etc, etc, etc. Yes, and they are all, in Jesus name, teaching the Opposite of what He died to teach us, to Give us - Brotherhood, Love, Insane Humanity - period, end of discussion, end of conversation, nothing more, nothing less, nothing else.
Have I been given a glimmering of hope that I'll have an impact? Zero, zilch, none - Fool's errand.
But if the Calling continues, I'm in.
Am I making an announcement? Am I speaking of some 'new' calling for me? No.
I'm sharing the 'name/ for what I've been called to these last 12 years or so, a 'name' that only in recent days is coming to me.
I've for years been clear that Jesus didn't want followers. Jesus wanted Joiners, of Action, of Love, to come alongside Him, and eventually, as they Learned, gained Mastery, and Strength, went on ahead of him, as any and every great Teacher would want.
As so often is true with me, this little 'gift' of my Heart, my supra-conscious, upon receiving it, my reaction is like, duh! That's what you've been attempting, and must continue to attempt. But it is increased clarity of some magnitude to have the 'name.'
What changes does this hold for me. Nothing, fundamentally, I suspect, except it re-enforces, and somewhat explains this thrust I've felt and surrendered to in recent days to assemble my video logs into a text based book. But coming alonside that is a curious, unexpected, somewhat welcome, profoundly daunting notion that I am to explicitly try to pick up where Jesus left off in spreading the Gospel of Love, Brotherhood, Insane Humanity.
But Start! There are millions of 'chruches,' huge denominations, etc, etc, etc. Yes, and they are all, in Jesus name, teaching the Opposite of what He died to teach us, to Give us - Brotherhood, Love, Insane Humanity - period, end of discussion, end of conversation, nothing more, nothing less, nothing else.
Have I been given a glimmering of hope that I'll have an impact? Zero, zilch, none - Fool's errand.
But if the Calling continues, I'm in.
Toxic chemical releases rise 16% in 2010 Delmarva Daily Times
Toxic chemical releases rise 16% in 2010
Delmarva Daily Times - 1 hour ago
Reversing a downward trend, the amount of toxic chemicals released into the nation's environment in 2010 was 16% higher than the year before, the US Environmental Protection Agency reports.
Hunger Strike - Kidney damage is a certain risk. Mine are.
Contact me if you need detail. I've been unclear in past updates, unintentionally, Kidney Damage is a real risk of hunger strike(s) of substantial duration, and either mine now are permanently damaged, or slower than ever in their recovery. Edema, swelling of the legs is one of the manifestations, pretty clearly, of at least temporary kidney disfunction, and 40 days since I ended my last major strike, my edema continues, though the improvement I'm now seeing may not be completely explained by my keeping my legs elevated during the day.
But more alarming is major leg muscle spasms that I've had serious inklings of on prior strikes, but really went into full blossom starting several weeks ago. Some more here, from a note to a friend I just sent -
xx sl
But more alarming is major leg muscle spasms that I've had serious inklings of on prior strikes, but really went into full blossom starting several weeks ago. Some more here, from a note to a friend I just sent -
I know you worry, so thought I'd give you an update on the kidney stuff. Seems pretty much like clockwork at night, about 3.5 hours after I eat - my leg and foot muscles go into a tug of war against each other, and my thumb gets in the act too, twitching away. Suggests to me kidney dis-function, maybe temporary, maybe something else. However, before I had any thought of managing it, the experience of and prospects for poor sleeping forever, set me up for feeling that managing it isn't so bad, a real blessing, actually. Seems that if I manage it so that I eat around 5:45pm, work for another couple of hours, then just before I go to sleep, right in the middle of that 3.5 hour wait time, if I seriously stretch for about 20 minutes - feet, calves, thighs... then, I don't wake up at the 3.5 hour mark! And if I can make it past that mark, I seem ok! The edema is much reduced, though how much of that is recovered kidney function, how much the care I'm taking to keep my legs pretty elevated as I work at computer during the day, I can'tsay. Some of each I think.
My flu symptoms are about 75% gone, thank goodness. Had me pretty good, for a while.
Climate scientist spurned by Gingrich laments 'politicization' of global warming The Hill
Climate scientist spurned by Gingrich laments 'politicization' of global warming
The Hill (blog) - 2 hours ago
By Andrew Restuccia - 01/06/12 10:38 AM ET About a week after GOP White House hopeful Newt Gingrich said he nixed plans for a chapter on climate change in his new book, the author of the chapter is lamenting the “politicization and polarization” of the ...
Climate scientist disowned by Newt Gingrich speaks out over book spat The GuardianAmericans Make Up Half of World's Richest 1% NewsMax.com
NewsMax.com -
By Forrest Jones Occupy Wall Street Protesters need to occupy a mirror and look deep into its reflection before complaining of hardship, because by world standards, a good chunk of them probably are one percenters themselves, a World Bank economist ...
Exclusive 2012 forecasts from renewables industry leaders Recharge
Recharge -
"This will occur despite the absence of a global price on carbon, despite conventional technologies not having to price their water consumption, water pollution, air pollution and land degradation; and despite conventional technologies continuing to ...
Officials weighing green benefits of carbon taxation China Daily
China Daily -
By Wei Tian (China Daily) BEIJING - China is considering levying a carbon tax within the next three years to tighten its regulations on polluting industries and put the economy on a greener path. A draft of a new system of taxation has been submitted ...
Israel razes 4 Palestinian homes Oman Tribune
Oman Tribune -
In Tunis, Gaza's Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniya said support for Palestine should be a “religious and nationalist commitment” as he arrived in Tunis Thursday to a welcome from Tunisia's new leaders.
Oil executive threatens Obama over Keystone XL RT
RT -
The largest energy firm in America is attacking President Obama, insisting that the White House's refusal to cooperate with the Keystone XL pipeline will cause the commander-in-chief to suffer in the 2012 election.
Why libertarians must deny climate change, in one short take The Guardian
The Guardian (blog) -
In a simple and very short tract, Matt Bruenig presents a devastating challenge to those who call themselves libertarians, and explains why they have no choice but to deny climate change and other environmental problems. Bruenig explains what is now ...
1.05.2012
Insurance payouts point to climate change Science News
Science News -
These weather and climate-related events have been climbing steadily since 1980, increasing in number, severity (such as average wind intensity) and often in lives lost.
Invasive plants said climate change risk UPI.com
UPI.com -
4 (UPI) -- Climate change will boost US demand for imported drought- and heat-tolerant plants, at the risk of raising imports of more invasive species, researchers say.
Climate Change and the Trillion-Dollar Disruption Forbes
Forbes -
That's what happened with tobacco and the credit bubble, and it's what's happening with climate change. The economic consequences are going to be disruptive, to say the least.
EPA Boosts Transparency By Releasing Chemical Info Safety.BLR.com
Safety.BLR.com -
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making available to the public hundreds of studies on chemicals that had formerly been treated as confidential business information (CBI).
1.04.2012
Another rough year for manatees MiamiHerald.com
MiamiHerald.com -
A cold snap helped drive up the annual death toll to the second-highest on record for the endangered sea cows. BY CURTIS MORGAN Frigid weather was largely to blame for making 2011 the second-deadliest year on record for Florida's endangered manatees.
Police: Homeless slayings work of serial killer San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury News -
AP ANAHEIM, Calif.—Authorities said Wednesday they believe a serial killer was responsible for the slayings of three middle-aged homeless men who were stabbed to death last month.
Violence you say? Kidding, right? Okla. Woman Shoots, Kills Intruder: 911 Operators Say It's Okay to Shoot Teen mom Shot and Killed Intruder to Protect her Three-Month-old Baby
Okla. Woman Shoots, Kills Intruder: 911 Operators Say It's Okay to Shoot
Teen mom Shot and Killed Intruder to Protect her Three-Month-old Baby
The Left'll protect him, right? LOL. Oil industry: Keystone rejection will have 'huge political consequences' for Obama The Hill
The Hill (blog) -
By Andrew Restuccia - 01/04/12 01:16 PM ET A top oil industry official delivered a clear warning to President Obama Wednesday: approve the Keystone XL pipeline or face “huge political consequences.
Climate Change Will Impact Human Migration and Conflict Worldwide Center For American Progress
Climate Change Will Impact Human Migration and Conflict Worldwide
Center For American Progress - 44 minutes ago
The costs and consequences of climate change on our world will define the 21st century. Even if nations across our planet were to take immediate steps to rein in carbon emissions—an unlikely prospect—a warmer climate is inevitable.
Warning coastal weather will be more extreme Gisborne Herald
Climate Change Models May Underestimate Extinction, Study Shows BusinessWeek
BusinessWeek -
4 (Bloomberg) -- Climate change projections may “grossly” underestimate the extinction of animal and plant varieties because the models don't account for species movement and competition, US researchers said.
1.03.2012
Netanyahu seeks to ensnare US in Israeli War against Iran - IPS
Obama Seeks to Distance US from Israeli Attack
Inter Press Service - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON, Jan 3, 2012 (IPS) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are engaged in intense maneuvering over Netanyahu's aim of entangling the United States in an Israeli war against Iran. Netanyahu is exploiting the ...
Effect of climate change on food prices stressed The Nation
The Nation -
Climate change is the factor that worries the Commerce Ministry the most, as it could send food prices skyrocketing and drive up the cost of living for consumers this year.
'I'm well into compiling a book, for INSHE Warrior wannabees.' SL
It's probably another full months work to finish, but today I'm feeling encouraged with both progress, process, and importance / value.
My sense was that I owed the latent, aching INSHE Warrior wannabe of the future - days, years, centuries... an accessible view of SL in 2011. So for days I've been working out the technical process for tracking and executing the manual/automated process of transcribing my video logs of the last year. The process is shaping up better than I'd expected, the technical tools I've gathered are working, well, and as to the quality, we'll I'M Learning, I'm Growing, I'm Encouraged by re-listening to these vlogs, so my hope and confidence that some other, at some other point in time, can profit, has, well, increased a lot!
My sense was that I owed the latent, aching INSHE Warrior wannabe of the future - days, years, centuries... an accessible view of SL in 2011. So for days I've been working out the technical process for tracking and executing the manual/automated process of transcribing my video logs of the last year. The process is shaping up better than I'd expected, the technical tools I've gathered are working, well, and as to the quality, we'll I'M Learning, I'm Growing, I'm Encouraged by re-listening to these vlogs, so my hope and confidence that some other, at some other point in time, can profit, has, well, increased a lot!
"My life's blood is slowly dripping away." SL
Oh, this definitely is a dramatic way of putting it, but not entirely. I've 'sacrificed,' allowed to slip away, every support we consider necessary in our society, except for a few low-end sleeping bags that allow me to survive the winter cold, and the $2 per day that salves my conscience for the 10-14 hours per day that I work in the back corner of the God-send coffee shop that somewhere between tolerates and is fulfilled with my presence. $2, every day, pretty much, tho when weather permits, I'll either be among the few promising souls at Occupy DC, doing what leavening I can, or in front of the White House, with my Kill Carbon posters, in either case.
$2 per day... drip, drip, drip. I have no replenishment. Drip, drip, drip.
$2 per day... drip, drip, drip. I have no replenishment. Drip, drip, drip.
'PA gives 'borders and security' positions to Israel' Jerusalem Post
'PA gives 'borders and security' positions to Israel'
Jerusalem Post - 52 minutes ago
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND KHALED ABU TOAMEH First direct meeting between Israel and the Palestinians in over a year ends in Amman; Jordanian foreign minister says he "doesn't want to raise expectations but dialogue shouldn't be discounted.
Video: Palestinians Warn of 'New Measures' if No Peace
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
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