"Germany Compares US Bugging to 'Cold War'" What values do the variables P and S have when the goal is what's right? Privacy + Security = What's Right
Sunday, June 30, 2013
European Officials Slam US Over Bugging Report - ABC News
European Officials Slam US Over Bugging Report - ABC News
Kerry Says Work Needed After Mideast Peace Talk ‘Progress’ (1) - Businessweek
Kerry Says Work Needed After Mideast Peace Talk ‘Progress’ (1) - Businessweek
This sounds purposeful, and positive.
“I believe that with a little more work, the start of final-status negotiations could be within reach,” he told reporters before he prepared to fly out of Israel. “The gaps were very broad when we began. They are now, I think, very narrow.”
"Netanyahu said his country was ready to enter into negotiations without delay or conditions."
This sounds purposeful, and positive.
“I believe that with a little more work, the start of final-status negotiations could be within reach,” he told reporters before he prepared to fly out of Israel. “The gaps were very broad when we began. They are now, I think, very narrow.”
‘Positive Atmosphere’
He set no timetable for restarting negotiations. “We’re not going to get stuck with artificial deadlines,” he said. “That’s a big mistake.”"Netanyahu said his country was ready to enter into negotiations without delay or conditions."
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
President Obama Speaks on Climate Change - 7/26/13
President Obama Speaks on Climate Change - YouTube
Here, there is mixed news as well. I hope and pray we can individually and collectively contribute enough to bring our CO2 emissions down enough to save our planet from irreparable harm from climate change and rising seas. Many say it's too late, which is the time to definitely not give up, but to engage and step up our actions even further.
Of course, the Supreme Court rulings this week were big, and mixed. Voter Rights got diminished, but Gay Marriage got accredited.
Here, there is mixed news as well. I hope and pray we can individually and collectively contribute enough to bring our CO2 emissions down enough to save our planet from irreparable harm from climate change and rising seas. Many say it's too late, which is the time to definitely not give up, but to engage and step up our actions even further.
Of course, the Supreme Court rulings this week were big, and mixed. Voter Rights got diminished, but Gay Marriage got accredited.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Obama Will Announce Regulation Of CO2 From Existing Power Plants On Tuesday
ThinkProgress
Good. And much more is needed.
Good. And much more is needed.
Obama Will Announce Regulation Of CO2 From Existing Power Plants On Tuesday
Analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council, among others, makes clear that attaining the 17 percent cut without further Congressional action will require regulating pollution emissions at existing power plants. Indeed, the EPA “is legally obligated to issue rules regulating CO2 from existing power plants.”Climate-Science Denying Governor Perry Renews Declaration Of Drought Disaster Throughout Texas | ThinkProgress
Climate-Science Denying Governor Perry Renews Declaration Of Drought Disaster Throughout Texas | ThinkProgress
What a freaking tool.
“Record high temperatures, preceded by significantly low rainfall, have resulted in declining reservoir and aquifer levels, threatening water supplies and delivery systems in many parts of the state,” the proclamation states. “Prolonged dry conditions continue to increase the threat of wildfire across many portions of the state; and… these drought conditions have reached historic levels and continue to pose an imminent threat to public health, property and the economy.”
What’s striking about this frank admission of the way extreme weather is ravaging Texas is that it stands alongside Perry’s ongoing dogged refusal — backed by many of the state’s other Republicans — to acknowledge the science that links these weather shifts to climate change and human-driven global warming.
What a freaking tool.
“Record high temperatures, preceded by significantly low rainfall, have resulted in declining reservoir and aquifer levels, threatening water supplies and delivery systems in many parts of the state,” the proclamation states. “Prolonged dry conditions continue to increase the threat of wildfire across many portions of the state; and… these drought conditions have reached historic levels and continue to pose an imminent threat to public health, property and the economy.”
What’s striking about this frank admission of the way extreme weather is ravaging Texas is that it stands alongside Perry’s ongoing dogged refusal — backed by many of the state’s other Republicans — to acknowledge the science that links these weather shifts to climate change and human-driven global warming.
Climate change, business top Kerry visit to India - Yahoo! News
Climate change, business top Kerry visit to India - Yahoo! News
Good. India and it's crops get increasingly hammered by monsoons. You'd think an intellectually advanced society like India would put the future on highest priority.
Good. India and it's crops get increasingly hammered by monsoons. You'd think an intellectually advanced society like India would put the future on highest priority.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Obama Calls for Nuclear-Arms Reduction - WSJ.com
Obama Calls for Nuclear-Arms Reduction - WSJ.com
Excellent.
Excellent.
In Berlin Speech, U.S. President Wants to 'Move Beyond Cold War Nuclear Postures' With Russia
Merkel Challenges Obama on Surveillance - NYTimes.com
Merkel Challenges Obama on Surveillance - NYTimes.com
Good. This needs to be redone, and better.
"...such activities must be balanced by “due diligence” to guard against unwarranted invasions of privacy." And from a former Nazi country, that saying something.
Good. This needs to be redone, and better.
"...such activities must be balanced by “due diligence” to guard against unwarranted invasions of privacy." And from a former Nazi country, that saying something.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
'Every Plant And Tree Died': Huge Alberta Pipeline Spill Raises Safety Questions As Keystone Decision Looms | ThinkProgress
'Every Plant And Tree Died': Huge Alberta Pipeline Spill Raises Safety Questions As Keystone Decision Looms | ThinkProgress
Heinous, and unnecessary. Too damaging. Time for clean energy.
Heinous, and unnecessary. Too damaging. Time for clean energy.
Immigration Bill Would Lower Country’s Deficit By $197 Billion Over 10 Years
ThinkProgress
From the Congressional Budget Office (like I said, see post below).
From the Congressional Budget Office (like I said, see post below).
Immigration Bill Would Lower Country’s Deficit By $197 Billion Over 10 Years
Taliban agree to peace talks with US over Afghanistan – full statement | World news | guardian.co.uk
Taliban agree to peace talks with US over Afghanistan – full statement | World news | guardian.co.uk
Interesting development. It's nice to think they just want independence, do not want occupation, and have no interest in harming other countries.
Their refusal as a pre-condition to talks to break allegiance with al-Queda, of course known to sponsor global violence against western states, makes their proclamations a bit dubious.
Guess it's worth having the talks.
Afghanistan deserves one day to have peaceful, self-determination.
Not sure the Taliban helps as much as hurts those goals.
Interesting development. It's nice to think they just want independence, do not want occupation, and have no interest in harming other countries.
Their refusal as a pre-condition to talks to break allegiance with al-Queda, of course known to sponsor global violence against western states, makes their proclamations a bit dubious.
Guess it's worth having the talks.
Afghanistan deserves one day to have peaceful, self-determination.
Not sure the Taliban helps as much as hurts those goals.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Solar plane lands at Washington on journey across U.S. - Yahoo! News
Solar plane lands at Washington on journey across U.S. - Yahoo! News
Nice!
"(Reuters) - An airplane entirely powered by the sun landed in Washington on Sunday after a flight from St. Louis, the next-to-last leg of a journey across the United States intended to boost support for clean energy technologies."
"The aircraft is propelled by energy collected from 12,000 solar cells in its wings that simultaneously recharge batteries for night use."
Nice!
"(Reuters) - An airplane entirely powered by the sun landed in Washington on Sunday after a flight from St. Louis, the next-to-last leg of a journey across the United States intended to boost support for clean energy technologies."
"The aircraft is propelled by energy collected from 12,000 solar cells in its wings that simultaneously recharge batteries for night use."
Report: Bank Traders Manipulated Foreign Exchange Rate Worth Trillions
Headlines for June 14, 2013 | Democracy Now!
"Traders said the rigging is accomplished by executing deals before and during the minute-long windows when benchmarks are set. The report says the activities happened daily for at least a decade."
Matt Taibbi wrote in his blog for Rolling Stone, "if this story is true, it would almost certainly trump LIBOR for scale/horribleness."
These lost funds should be coughed up by the bankers who profited, and returned to the 98%-class investors who got bilked. And there should be jail time for those manipulating bank traders.
"Traders said the rigging is accomplished by executing deals before and during the minute-long windows when benchmarks are set. The report says the activities happened daily for at least a decade."
Matt Taibbi wrote in his blog for Rolling Stone, "if this story is true, it would almost certainly trump LIBOR for scale/horribleness."
These lost funds should be coughed up by the bankers who profited, and returned to the 98%-class investors who got bilked. And there should be jail time for those manipulating bank traders.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Immigration bill passes Senate hurdle but Obama effort angers some | World news | guardian.co.uk
Immigration bill passes Senate hurdle but Obama effort angers some | World news | guardian.co.uk
We need to adopt a forward thinking policy, and could use the tax revenue, that immigration reform can provide. Both for US citizens, those who'd like to be, and for those already here.
Please complete a legislation Congress, it's about time. Actually, it's WAY overdue.
We need to adopt a forward thinking policy, and could use the tax revenue, that immigration reform can provide. Both for US citizens, those who'd like to be, and for those already here.
Please complete a legislation Congress, it's about time. Actually, it's WAY overdue.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
U.S. Is Secretly Collecting Records of Verizon Calls - NYTimes.com
U.S. Is Secretly Collecting Records of Verizon Calls - NYTimes.com
This is very, very, very, very not good. The US is far over-reaching the comfort level, privacy, and rights of the citizens. Very, very, very not good, and needs to change ASAP.
This is very, very, very, very not good. The US is far over-reaching the comfort level, privacy, and rights of the citizens. Very, very, very not good, and needs to change ASAP.