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By David Edwards
Thursday, February 9, 2012 10:37 EST
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum warned on Wednesday that President Barack Obama and other liberals are leading people of faith down a path that ends at the guillotine.
During a campaign event in Plano, Texas, the candidate charged Obama had an “overt hostility to faith.”
“When you look and see what the left is trying to do in America today, progressives are trying to shutter faith, privatize it, push it out of the public square, oppress people of faith, strip their charitable deductions away from them, trying to weaken them, churches — trying to say that anyone who believes in the value of Judeo-Christian principles,” Santorum explained.
“As we saw in the Ninth Circuit just this week, that if you believe that [same sex marriage is wrong] — this is what the court said — that if believe that, if believe what’s taught in Genesis, if you believe what’s practiced Biblically and a generation since then you are irrational. The only possible reason you could believe this, according to the Ninth Circuit, is that you are a bigot and that you are a hater.”
He continued: “They are taking faith and crushing it. Why? When you marginalize faith in America, when you remove the pillar of God-given rights then what’s left is the French Revolution. What’s left is a government that gives you rights. What’s left are no unalienable rights. What’s left is a government that will tell you who you are, what you’ll do and when you’ll do it. What’s left in France became the the guillotine.”
Santorum admitted that the U.S. was “a long way from that,” but if Obama had his way then “we are headed down that road,” citing the Obama administration’s decision to require nearly all private health insurance policies to cover family planning, including female contraceptives.
“Now is the time for America to rise up and say enough!” the GOP hopeful exclaimed.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/02/09/santorum-obama-leading-christians-to-the-guillotine/
Watch this video from CNN, broadcast Feb. 7, 2012
"Why is this Guy always claiming that the other side is doing what his Party is Guilty Of???"By David Edwards
Thursday, February 9, 2012 10:37 EST
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Published: 13 December, 2011, 15:51
http://rt.com/news/wikipedia-strike-sopa-legislation-677/
Wikipedia is the latest to join internet industry giants in the fight to stop the bill from being pushed through the Senate.
Wikipedia may temporarily blank out its pages in self-sacrifice to draw attention to the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act. While the bill aims to protect copyrighted material, critics fear corporate manipulation could lead to greater censorship.
The US lawmakers behind the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) say it would deal a blow to online pirates and producers of counterfeit brand products like designer fashion items or medicines.
The bill is intended to crack down on websites operating outside of the United States. If passed, the legislation would allow the US government to shut down any site illegally hosting copyrighted content.
However, not everyone supports the move. Wikipedia is the latest to join internet industry giants in the fight to stop the bill from being pushed through the Senate.
While there are legitimate reasons behind showbiz’s drive in favor of SOPA – the industry is losing millions of dollars in revenue – some feel the legislation is overkill on internet piracy
Internet companies, the Consumer Electronics Association and others have argued that the measure goes too far and the wording is too ambiguous.
In reality, the real use of the bill could be much wider. If approved, SOPA will enable individuals or organizations claiming copyright to effectively block any website they suspect of infringing their rights. No court decision would be necessary, and third parties would be granted immunity from any reprisals resulting from their voluntary action against the alleged offenders.Consequently, popular sites like Wikipedia would be responsible for the material that is uploaded onto their site.
Fearing that a medium based on the free sharing of information could be targeted, Wikipedia has chosen to fight back with a highly symbolic act.
The “self-censorship” idea came to Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales after Italian Wikipedia blanked out its site a few months ago in an effort to oppose a law in the country which would infringe on their editorial independence.
“The Italian Parliament backed down immediately,” Wales writes. “As Wikipedians may or may not be aware, a much worse law going under the misleading title of ‘Stop Online Piracy Act’ is working its way through [the Senate] on a bit of a fast track.”
However, Wales is not quick to jump into action without consultation and approval from the site’s users and editors. The online information straw poll has been posted online so everyone can have their say before Wales makes a decision.
A ‘grave threat’…
The strongest lobbyist for SOPA is the US entertainment industry, which wants the government to act against what it labels “digital theft”.
Creative America, an organization fighting against online piracy is the biggest advocate for SOPA. In this fight Creative America is backed by an unprecedented coalition of major entertainment unions, guilds, studios and networks.
The organization warns of the “grave threat content theft poses” to industry’s “livelihood and creativity,” blaming pirates for making millions of dollars on illegal trafficking and undermining the legitimate online content providers.
…And corporate censorship
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt, speaking at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, referred to the controversial legislation as a form of censorship.
"The solutions are draconian," he said, as cited by Reuters. "There's a bill that would require (internet service providers) to remove URLs from the web, which is also known as censorship last time I checked."
The remarks followed a letter to lawmakers opposing the bills from a group of internet companies including Google, AOL Inc, eBay Inc, Facebook, Yahoo Inc and Twitter.
"We are concerned that these measures pose a serious risk to our industry's continued track record of innovation and job creation, as well as to our nation's cyber security," the companies wrote.
Essentially the fight is between entertainment industry and internet and consumer electronics industries. While the first one, rightfully defending its rights, vigorously supports SOPA, the latter one opposes it with an equal force.
Will Wikipedia’s strike tilt the scales in favor of online and electronics industry, before the bill is rammed through in Washington, is yet unknown. However, blanking out one of the most visited sites with billions of page views per month will definitely send a strong message to lawmakers in Washington. Maybe just in time.Published: 13 December, 2011, 15:51... more
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The companies involved in the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history are trying to prevent government investigations blaming them for the disaster from being used against them by the people and businesses who are suing them.
Billions of dollars are potentially at stake in a trial scheduled for February to determine whether rig owner Transocean can limit what it pays those making claims under maritime law and to assign percentages of fault to Transocean and other companies involved.The companies involved in the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history are trying to... more
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This week Max Keiser and co-host, Stacy Herbert, look at how propaganda shapes political and economic outcomes in our economies. They report on Americans collecting government social welfare benefits without knowing it and U.S. Congressman taking financial bets against its government debt. And, finally, Max and Stacy suggest that if British teenagers are being extradited to America on copyright infringement, then George Michael ought to have a case against Rupert Murdoch under the Digital Millenium Copyright Act as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZldFWb-mYBc&feature=player_embedded#at=140This week Max Keiser and co-host, Stacy Herbert, look at how propaganda shapes... more
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On Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Specific Media, a digital media company, announced its acquisition of Myspace, a leading social networking destination for consumers, celebrities and artists. As part of the deal, Emmy and Grammy winning artist Justin Timberlake will also take an ownership stake and play a major role in developing the creative direction and strategy for the company moving forward.On Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Specific Media, a digital media company, announced its... more
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On Monday, June 13, 2011 announced that The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) sent letters to 12,000 retail businesses in 16 different zip codes statewide notifying them of upcoming visits by BOE specialists.On Monday, June 13, 2011 announced that The California State Board of Equalization... more
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By Hobbs News-Sun on Fri, Apr 29, 2011
HOBBS — New Mexico is a perfect place to begin using modular nuclear reactors, an assistant energy secretary said.
“The smaller units don’t require the cooling systems that bigger plants do,” said John Kelly, the U.S. Energy Department’s deputy assistant secretary for Nuclear Reactor Technologies. “There is less water usage and they can be looked at in places like New Mexico.”
Unlike traditional reactors, modular units require only about 15 acres of space and are more completely contained, reducing the threat of pipe breaks that could lead to radiation leaks, Kelly said Thursday, the final day of a two-day conference in Hobbs on nuclear energy.
“They can use passive cooling systems and can withstand long-term loss of power,” he said.
The modular reactors also produce less power — about 250 megawatts per unit, Kelly said.
“We see nuclear power as remaining one of the key energy strategies in the U.S. energy portfolio,” he said. “Nuclear must be a part of the energy portfolio. We want to re-establish the U.S. as a leader in the nuclear field.”
One company looking at modular reactors is Babcock and Wilcox Nuclear Energy.
Kevin Butterfield, director of business development for the company, said it hopes to have the first modular reactor permitted and working by 2020.
Getting a permit is the time-consuming part, Butterfield said. Construction takes about three years, he said.
The company wants to develop modular plants in such a way that the central core could be manufactured in a facility that could produce dozens or hundreds of them each year to meet world energy demands, Butterfield said.
He said his company’s plan calls for a facility with a lifespan of 40 years that could be expanded in increments as demands for energy increase.By Hobbs News-Sun on Fri, Apr 29, 2011
HOBBS — New Mexico is a perfect place... more
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The WorldNewsLocal.com RSS feed is sure to be the most important news resource over the next 10 years... so you might as well start following it now so that you can tell your friends... "yeah, I've been following that for years... you're just finding out about it now... really?"The WorldNewsLocal.com RSS feed is sure to be the most important news resource over... more
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Late last month, the US Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission issued the first official report on the causes of the 2008 financial meltdown.
The report is devastating. The commission interviewed over 700 witnesses, held 19 days of public hearings, and investigated millions of documents. Based on this research, it gives a fairly accurate picture of the fraud and criminality that led to the greatest financial catastrophe since the Great Depression.
The report implicates corporate executives, regulators, and politicians in the conversion of the US economy into a Wall Street casino. It ties the unethical, irresponsible, and often blatantly illegal practices of the financiers to the impoverishment and suffering of millions.
As significant as its contents, however, is the speed with which the report has been buried by the media and political establishment.
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http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=23124Late last month, the US Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission issued the first official... more
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2,048 companies from around the world have been expelled from the United Nations Global Compact for repeated failure to communicate on progress in integrating the initiative’s ten sustainability principles into their strategies and operations.
The number was reached following the recent expulsion of more than 200 companies at the end of a 2010 moratorium on expulsions in less developed countries, a short-term measure to explore solutions to a systemic lack of disclosure in certain markets. (See the list of expelled companies: http://www.unglobalcompact.org/docs/news_events/9.1_news_archives/2011_01_20/Expelled_List_2011_01_20.pdf).
The Global Compact requires participating businesses to communicate every year with stakeholders on their progress in integrating the ten principles. Companies that do not issue a Communication on Progress (COP) for two consecutive years face expulsion and must reapply for participation in the initiative.
http://3blmedia.com/theCSRfeed/Number-Expelled-Companies-Reaches-2000-Global-Compact-Strengthens-Disclosure-Framework2,048 companies from around the world have been expelled from the United Nations... more
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Wells Fargo has reported a net income of $3.41bn, or $0.61 per common share for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to $2.82bn, or $0.08 per common share for the same quarter of 2009.
For the fourth quarter of 2010, Wells Fargo posted a total revenue of $21.49bn, compared to $22.7bn for the corresponding quarter of 2009.
The bank reported a net income of $12.4bn, or $2.21 per diluted common share for the year 2010, compared to $12.3bn, or $1.75 per share, for 2009.
Net revenue for the year 2010 was $85.21bn, compared to $88.69bn for the year 2009.
Wells Fargo chief financial officer Howard Atkins said that the Wells Fargo has earned strong and consistent profits in each of the eight quarters since the 2008 merger with Wachovia - $24.6bn in profit in two years, including a record $3.4bn in profit in the fourth quarter.
"Our results in the fourth quarter were driven by broad-based revenue growth - up 12 % (annualized) from the prior quarter in total, including revenue growth in roughly two-thirds of our businesses," Atkins said.Wells Fargo has reported a net income of $3.41bn, or $0.61 per common share for the... more
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First Data Corporation, a provider of electronic commerce and payment processing services, has expanded its cooperation with Poland-based Getin Noble Bank.
First Data will provide card issuing and payment processing services for the bank's new contactless card program.
According to First Data, the MasterCard PayPass debit cards, which will be issued and processed by it on behalf of the bank, feature the added convenience of contactless technology.First Data Corporation, a provider of electronic commerce and payment processing... more
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Indian private bank ICICI Bank has launched Cash withdrawal service, which allows customers to withdraw cash at Point of Sale (POS) terminals at merchant establishments using their debit cards.
The bank said that the facility will be available for all ICICI Bank debit cards issued in India and these debit cardholders can withdraw maximum of INR1000/- per day as per Reserve Bank of India guidelines.
Cash can be withdrawn with and without associated purchase transaction at an approved and enabled merchant establishment with POS terminals.
ICICI Bank managing director and CEO Chanda Kochhar said the launch of cash withdrawals at POS terminals will create a new mode of access to financial services, which not only enhances customer service but can also be leveraged for financial inclusion.
The bank said that the ability to offer cash is likely to be attractive to merchants as it means they can reduce the risk and cost associated with managing cash.
This service is been offered by ICICI Bank along with its acquiring partner, ICICI Merchant Services Limited (IMSL), which recently became the first acquirer in India to enable merchants to accept Maestro debit cards online.Indian private bank ICICI Bank has launched Cash withdrawal service, which allows... more
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Copano Energy, a Houston-based midstream company, and Energy Transfer Partners have formed a joint venture and agreed to spend a combined $52m to construct an 83-mile pipeline to deliver Copano's natural-gas liquids to Formosa Hydrocarbons, a Texas-based refiner.
Earlier, Copano has entered into a long-term fractionation and product sales agreement with Formosa Hydrocarbons Company.
These agreements are in line with the company's strategy to increase Copano's capability to handle natural gas liquids (NGLs) associated with growing natural gas volumes from the Eagle Ford Shale.
The Liberty Pipeline will extend from Copano's Houston Central Complex in Colorado County, Texas, first to Formosa's leased NGL product storage facility in Matagorda County, Texas and then to Formosa's petrochemical facility in Calhoun County, Texas.
As per the 15-year agreement, Formosa Hydrocarbons will provide fractionation and product-storage services
The Liberty Pipeline, which will have initial capacity of 75,000 barrels per day, is expected to be completed by the summer of 2011.
Liberty Pipeline will be committed to Copano and Energy Transfer (50% each) under firm throughput agreements.Copano Energy, a Houston-based midstream company, and Energy Transfer Partners have... more
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Toshiba Hydro Power (Hangzhou) (THPC) has won a major contract to supply two 667MVA hydroelectric generators to Datang Guanyinyang Hydro Power Development, a subsidiary of China Datang Corp.
The generators will be installed at the Guanyinyang Hydro Power Station in Yunnan Province.
THPC will supply the equipment in October 2014 while the plant is expected to start commercial operation in the middle of 2015.
The company said that the generating capacity of the Guanyinyang generators positions them in the largest class for single units of hydroelectric generators.
The generators for Guanyinyang are the first 600MVA class equipment that THPC has manufactured since the expansion, and the firms will integrate coils with a voltage of 20kV, the highest level for hydroelectric generators.Toshiba Hydro Power (Hangzhou) (THPC) has won a major contract to supply two 667MVA... more
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New site with new look, better spam protection, and secure, with new features
WANdisco, a provider of Enterprise Subversion, has said that it has acquired SVNForum.org, a Subversion user community with over 20,000 active members.
According to the company, the Subversion community site now has a new look, features and also has got new lease of life for users.
After the acquisition of SVNForum.org, WANdisco claims that it has made the site more secure, added better spam protection and improved search engine optimisation, and the users of the site will notice the difference immediately.
WANdisco president and CEO David Richards said given their commitment to the Subversion project, they felt it was critical that they stepped up and made whatever changes were necessary to ensure SVNForum's long-term success.
"Following our recent announcements about the future development of the Subversion open source project, our acquisition and enhancement of SVNForum.org is another clear demonstration of our long-term commitment to the Subversion community," Richards said.New site with new look, better spam protection, and secure, with new features... more
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