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Phone companies help the government spy by turning over "your-phone records, emails and other sensitive information!
THE Democratic-controlled Senate has rolled over on your right to privacy, abandoning legislation that would enforce the constitutional requirements of probable cause and due process of law before the laws change. Keep track of this for your freedom... NO JOKE!
http://www.lydiacornell.com/2008/02/phone-companies-being-given-right-to.htmlPhone companies help the government spy by turning over "your-phone records,... more
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it's about power. How Wall Street insiders are using the bailout to stage a revolution
And all this happened at the end of eight straight years that America devoted to frantically chasing the shadow of a terrorist threat to no avail, eight years spent stopping every citizen at every airport to search every purse, bag, crotch and briefcase for juice boxes and explosive tubes of toothpaste.
Yet in the end, our government had no mechanism for searching the balance sheets of companies that held life-or-death power over our society and was unable to spot holes in the national economy the size of Libya (whose entire GDP last year was smaller than AIG's 2008 losses).
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/26793903/the_big_takeoverit's about power. How Wall Street insiders are using the bailout to stage a... more
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when massive radio consolidation resulted in stations constantly spinning the same songs across the country.
The perfect antidote to the drudgery on the radio dial since 1996, The Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147 / S 592)
For musicians, Local Community Radio Act will be invaluable. It’s become nearly impossible for local bands to get their songs played in their hometowns as playlists have become automated and computers have replaced the local deejay with her ear to the ground. Gone are the days when artists could bring their music down to the local radio station for a chance to be “discovered” as the next big thing. As far as commercial radio goes, you’re lucky if anyone’s at the station at all.
http://www.freepress.net/node/48937when massive radio consolidation resulted in stations constantly spinning the same... more
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Among the many types of “difficult” people you will inevitably face in your life are the bossy ones.
These are people who, for no other reason than they want to, tell you what you should be doing with your life, how you should be doing it and --
Everyone’s favorite -- what you shouldn’t have done already.
The thing about bossy people, though, is that they think they’re doing you a favor. Your mother, for instance, simply must tell you to wash your hands (even though you’re nearly 40 years old) because she can’t bear to let you walk around with germs on them. Your spouse, meanwhile, may try to boss you around in the backyard because he or she is sure you’ll pull out the tomato plant instead of the milkweed. The potential catastrophes are simply too great to not lend these pearls of wisdom.
To the recipient, of course, being bossed around can be downright maddening, particularly when it’s coming from someone who is probably better off minding their own business. However, you don’t have to let bossy people get the better of you.
How to Handle Bossy People (in a Kind and Healthy Way)
Because nobody likes being bossed around or controlled, you may be tempted to confront the bossy person in an accusatory way, which will surely escalate the situation and leave you with nothing but more strife. So the next time you find yourself with a bossy, controlling person, use these tips to handle the situation with eloquence, class and a positive outcome for you.
1. Confront the person in an appreciative way. You certainly should address a bossy person’s offensive behavior, but you must do so gently. Start out by showing your appreciation, then stating that you’re happy doing things your own way. (Try, “I appreciate that you’re trying to help me do the dishes more effectively, but I prefer to use the sponge, not the dish rag.”)
2. Release your frustrations. Being bossed around can bring up many negative feelings, including anger, frustration, anxiety and even a loss of self-esteem. The last thing you want to do is internalize these feelings and create an unnecessary source of stress in your life. An ideal tool you can use to release these negative emotions simply, quickly and for good.
3. Stand your ground. While realizing that most bossy people do have good intentions, you should make it clear to him or her that you have no intention of changing your behaviors. It may be that the person continues to try and control you, but it’s also possible that, upon seeing your confidence, he or she will eventually back down and leave you be. Again, this should be done in a kind, not accusatory, way. (Such as, “Mom, I do so many things around the house the way you do, but when it comes to making salad, I like to cut the tomatoes in quarters, not slices.”)
4. Give them a taste of their own medicine. Sometimes bossy people may not realize how offensive their remarks can be … until they experience it themselves. Next time someone tries bossing you around, experiment with being bossy in return. It may just help to curb the behavior altogether. For instance, if a bossy friend tells you how to get your hair cut, tell them your opinion about how they should be cutting theirs. Just be careful not to go overboard with this and become a bossy person yourself!
The Psychological Dynamics That Fuel a Control Freak
http://www.ec-online.net/Knowledge/Articles/control.htmlAmong the many types of “difficult” people you will inevitably face in... more
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A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after taking part in the brutal armed robbery of an Omaha, Nebraska bar.
http://www.ktsm.com/news/12-year-old-robs-barA 12-year-old boy has been arrested after taking part in the brutal armed robbery of... more
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we created a homeless tent city called “Without Housing” in front of the Mayor’s office. More than 100 homeless people, along with students, ministers and other friends, were to make the tent city our home until we got real homes.
Within hours we were at a stand-off with the police.
The Vice Mayor came to “Without Housing” to negotiate with us. We were told that if we went to another park we would not be bothered for this one night, but if we stayed here we would be arrested. 16 of us stayed and were arrested. The next day, the judge said the arrests were unconstitutional and immediately released our 16 brave leaders.
http://www.homelesspower.org/withouthousing.htmlwe created a homeless tent city called “Without Housing” in front of the... more
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Experts Worry About Web's Impact On Teens.
The latest warning comes from Dr. Susan Greenfield, a noted British neuroscientist, who says sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are shortening attention spans, encouraging instant gratification, and making young people more self-focused.
Greenfield believes extended time using these sites is actually “rewiring” the brain. She told Britain's Daily Mail that, just as babies need constant reassurance that they exist, the networking Websites encourage the same impulse in teens.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/teens_web.htmlExperts Worry About Web's Impact On Teens.
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Internet Dating Scams Can Get Expensive.
Like so many others who go looking for love on Internet dating sites, Annette was lonely.
John was everything a lonely woman could want. He was attentive, sent lots of text messages and e-cards and even called Annette's cell phone. He even said he was a millionaire.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/eharmony.htmlInternet Dating Scams Can Get Expensive.
Like so many others who go looking for... more
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A Jamaican Conversation
"Bredrin, wa gwaan?"
"Bwai, ya done know seh mi deya gwaan easy."
"Yes I, a so it go still. Not 'n na gwaan, but we a keep di faith, nuh true?"
"True. How de pickney dem stay?"
"Bwai, dem aright. One a dem wan tun DJ an bus. Nex one wan go a foreign an bus. A try mia try reason with dem still."
"Yeh man, a so pickney stay fi real. Dem fi know seh every mickle mek a muckle."
"True. Mi deh pon haste, ya hear? A faawod mi a faawod."
"Yeh man, lickle more, seen?"
"Lickle more."
The English Translation
"What 's up, man?"
"I 'm here just taking it easy."
"Yeah, that 's how it is. Times are hard but we have to keep the faith, isn't that right?"
"Yeah. How are your kids?"
"They 're alright. One wants to be a DJ and make it big. Another one wants to migrate and make it big. I 'm just trying to reason with them."
"Yeah, that's how kids are. They have to know that you have to work for things little by little."
"True. Listen, I 'm in a hurry. I'm going to leave."
"OK, see you later."
"See you later."
http://www.globalexchange.org/countries/americas/jamaica/language.htmlA Jamaican Conversation
"Bredrin, wa gwaan?"
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