Deaths reported in Pakistan drone attacks - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English
Deaths reported in Pakistan drone attacks - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English
What right the US has to bomb targets in Pakistan?
Germany votes on nuclear exit | Reuters
Germany votes on nuclear exit | Reuters
Thumbs up for the Germans; unfortunately countries surrounding them will still be using nuclear power, and there will be accidents in the future simply because of material decay.
Los Alamos Fire: Perimeter of Nuclear Lab Set Ablaze - ABC News
Los Alamos Fire: Perimeter of Nuclear Lab Set Ablaze - ABC News
But why should we expect to be told the truth.
Russia: arming Libya rebels is crude violation | Reuters
Russia: arming Libya rebels is crude violation | Reuters
It is not acceptable to have NATO arm rebels.
U.S. caught China buying more debt than disclosed | Reuters
U.S. caught China buying more debt than disclosed | Reuters
China should be worried that the US will have a hard time paying its debt.
Obama administration wants Guantanamo suit tossed | Reuters
Obama administration wants Guantanamo suit tossed | Reuters
Where is Obama's promise to close Guantanamo? And if a man was tortured then the US government must be accountable in the name of human natural rights; we stop the tyranny.
U.S. cost of war at least $3.7 trillion and counting | Reuters
U.S. cost of war at least $3.7 trillion and counting | Reuters And it is the middle the class which is paying for for it.
Los Alamos Fire: EPA Testing for Radiation - ABC News
Los Alamos Fire: EPA Testing for Radiation - ABC News
It is insane that we should produce so much uncontrollable waste products all this to keep the war machine going. Humans will end up like dinosaurs.,
Despite Fire and Flooding, Officials Say Nuke Plants Are Safe | FairWarning
Despite Fire and Flooding, Officials Say Nuke Plants Are Safe | FairWarning
Also in this article there is some concern of the fire in New Mexico which is 3.5 miles away from 30,000, 55 gallons drums of plutonium wastes from the cold war eras stored under tents above ground.
Investing: A little inflation isn’t such a bad thing | Reuters Wealth
Investing: A little inflation isn’t such a bad thing | Reuters Wealth
Not a bad thing for whom? not for the stressed middle class.
Judge Recounts His Thoughts in Madoff Sentencing - NYTimes.com
Judge Recounts His Thoughts in Madoff Sentencing - NYTimes.com
We are glad that Madoff will never come out of prison.
Flotilla activists seek blood: Israeli FM | Reuters
Flotilla activists seek blood: Israeli FM | Reuters
There are some courageous people out there; and we wish the activists a safe trip. We hope that the Israeli government will not fire on the non-violent activists.
Radioactive water leaks from Japan's damaged plant | Reuters
Radioactive water leaks from Japan's damaged plant | Reuters
It does not take a genius to see that the extensive damage to the plant could not prevent water from leaking into the environment. And Tepco telling us otherwise is simply a lie.
Business group: Public companies shouldn’t have to compare CEO and worker pay - The Washington Post
Business group: Public companies shouldn’t have to compare CEO and worker pay - The Washington Post
"In 1970, average executive pay at the nation’s top companies was 28 times the average worker income, according to the Frydman-Molloy data and numbers provided by Emmanuel Saez at the University of California at Berkeley. By 2005, executive pay had jumped to 158 times that of the average worker.'
NHK WORLD English -Resumption of decontamination system not in sight
NHK WORLD English
Right now this accident is out of control with molten fuel corium loose in nature. No one knows what to do.
Obama to unveil plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan | Reuters
Obama to unveil plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan | Reuter A third of the surge troops still leaves 70,000 on the ground; this means more tour of duties for many of our soldiers.
Looking at the situation in the US we need our soldiers home to help: extinguish the fires, bag sand to prevent the Nebraska power plants from drowning and contaminating a huge agricultural area, help rebuild our infrastructure and the communities devastated by natural disasters.
We want all our troops home, NOW.
Fed: Moderate recovery continues but at slow pace | Reuters
Fed: Moderate recovery continues but at slow pace | Reuters
I disagree with the author that the recession ended two years ago; it has never ended and in fact the future will be challenging for the growing lower middle and lower strata of society.
I disagree with the author that the recession ended two years ago; it has never ended and in fact the future will be challenging for the growing lower middle and lower strata of society.
US man stages $1 bank robbery to get state healthcare | World news | The Guardian
US man stages $1 bank robbery to get state healthcare | World news | The Guardian
It is insane that in the 21st century 50 million people are without health insurance in the US.
It is insane that in the 21st century 50 million people are without health insurance in the US.
Cooper Nuclear Station declares “Notification of Unusual Event” as part of procedure to address rising river waters
Cooper Nuclear Station declares “Notification of Unusual Event” as part of procedure to address rising river waters
So we are dealing with 2 nuclear power plants in danger of being flooded: the Cooper nuclear station and the Calhoun. Nuclear power is not safe.
River Falls Short of Nebraska Nuke Plant Shutdown - NYTimes.com
River Falls Short of Nebraska Nuke Plant Shutdown - NYTimes.com
Ant the NRC is telling us that the nuclear power plants are safe in the US; who are they kidding?
Microdrones, Some as Small as Bugs, Are Poised to Alter War - NYTimes.com
Microdrones, Some as Small as Bugs, Are Poised to Alter War - NYTimes.com
The military is a bunch of old kids who never outgrew playing with war toys; but now the toys can kill.
Scottish police look into man's Dignitas death | Society | guardian.co.uk
Scottish police look into man's Dignitas death | Society | guardian.co.uk
We all have the right to die with dignity and we all have the right to refuse treatments.
France detect radiation in tea imports from Japan - NHK
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The Japanese government must insure that the products it exports is not contaminated. If it is not doing this, it is safer not do buy food from Japan.
The Japanese government must insure that the products it exports is not contaminated. If it is not doing this, it is safer not do buy food from Japan.
Microsoft gets antitrust approval to buy Skype | Reuters
Microsoft gets antitrust approval to buy Skype | Reuters
Skype has been great, we hope that it will remain great.
C.I.A. Building Base for Strikes in Yemen - NYTimes.com
C.I.A. Building Base for Strikes in Yemen - NYTimes.com
How can the CIA legally rage war? Is Obama in power? Who is in power?
War Powers Act Does Not Apply to Libya, Obama Argues - NYTimes.com
War Powers Act Does Not Apply to Libya, Obama Argues - NYTimes.com
Because Obama is an authoritarian leader, who is the puppet of the military.
States Brace for End of Extra Payments for Medicaid - NYTimes.com
States Brace for End of Extra Payments for Medicaid - NYTimes.com
Instead of getting better our medical coverage is worse than it was under Bush. So many broken promises.
Kucinich, other House members file lawsuit against Obama on Libya military mission - 2chambers - The Washington Post
Kucinich, other House members file lawsuit against Obama on Libya military mission - 2chambers - The Washington Post
"Ten House members led by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) are filing acomplaint in federal court against President Obama for taking military action in Libya without first seeking congressional approval."
Good for them,
Internet calls to generate $40 billion by 2015: report | Reuters
Internet calls to generate $40 billion by 2015: report | Reuters
If I had any money I would invest in Skype.
China and allies back Russia against U.S. missile shield | Reuters
China and allies back Russia against U.S. missile shield | Reuters
All of Europe should be against the US installing missile shields.
Japan: After the quake and three months after the quake - The Washington Post
Japan: After the quake and three months after the quake - The Washington Post
We feel very saddened by these pictures.
Activists cry foul over FBI probe - The Washington Post
Activists cry foul over FBI probe - The Washington Post
This is a campaign of intimidation reminiscent of the Mc Carthy era and it is shocking to learn that it is happening under a democratic government and one which had given us all hope for a more equitable and just government.
Homeland security is an excuse for the FBI to conduct searches and invade the citizens right to privacy.
Japan Needs Olympic Pool-Sized Storage Space to Contain Radioactive Sludge - Bloomberg
Japan Needs Olympic Pool-Sized Storage Space to Contain Radioactive Sludge - Bloomberg
"Radiation in the water is estimated at 720,000 tera becquerels, Matsumoto said at a media briefing in Tokyo on June 3. That’s almost as much as the latest estimate of the radiation released into the air in the five days after March 11."
Secret US and Afghanistan talks could see troops stay for decades | World news | The Guardian
Secret US and Afghanistan talks could see troops stay for decades | World news | The Guardian
Will Obama keep any promises? The US will be viewed as the occupier and thus will likely see an increase in attacks against its soldiers and citizens. And billions are spent who knows how?
Italian referendum likely to dash Berlusconi's nuclear energy plans | World news | guardian.co.uk
Italian referendum likely to dash Berlusconi's nuclear energy plans | World news | guardian.co.uk
Bravo to the Italian and like them we want a referendum in the US.
401(k) rip-offs: How to protect yourself | Reuters Wealth
401(k) rip-offs: How to protect yourself | Reuters Wealth
These 401Ks have been an easy way to empty the pockets of middle class.
Le bilan de la bactérie E. coli s'alourdit à 35 morts - LeMonde.fr
Le bilan de la bactérie E. coli s'alourdit à 35 morts - LeMonde.fr
35 dead from E. coli reports Le Monde
China lead pollution outbreak poisons 103 children | Reuters
China lead pollution outbreak poisons 103 children | Reuters
In manufacturing there is pollution, the US and China have sacrificed their environment and the health of their people.
America's fatal addiction to prescription drugs | David Kloth | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
America's fatal addiction to prescription drugs | David Kloth | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
Oxicodone like erectile disfunction drugs and ADHD drugs contain opiates from opium poppies. Some of of production of poppies come from Afghanistan and it is one of the reasons we are there. The US consumption of opiates is the highest in the world. See some my early posts.
Poppies and Legal Drugs
Some legal drugs and even over the counter drugs contain Poppy derivatives. The derivatives are used in legal narcotics such as oxycodone, hydroxycodone, codeine, morphine; and other drugs including drugs used for erectile dysfunction, ADHD, depressions and colds.
The US has moved into Helmand Province in Afghanistan to protect the poppy (Papaver somniferum) fields of licensed farmers who sell their crops to pharmaceutical companies.
The US is leading world consumption of morphine with 55 mg/year/capita, Europe consumes 25 mg and Japan about 1 mg. The profits to be made on such dependence are in billions of dollars; for every 29 kg (70 pounds) of morphine a profit of $8800 is made (Poppy for Medecine).
The shortage and demand for poppies make for high profits. http://www.poppyformedicine.net/
They should refuse to die, and they should refuse to kill.
Humanitarian crisis as world's largest refugee camp declared full | World news | guardian.co.uk
Humanitarian crisis as world's largest refugee camp declared full | World news | guardian.co.uk
No one should be starving to death in the 21st century; how is it possible to ignore the plight of others?
Bernd Debusmann | Analysis & Opinion | Reuters.com
Bernd Debusmann | Analysis & Opinion | Reuters.com
"Webb’s juxtaposition of spending on Afghanistan and the state of things in the United States – a stalled economy, stubborn unemployment, an aging infrastructure – is made more often in online debates and private conversations than in official hearings. But it is a subtext for a debate likely to grow in the campaign for the 2012 elections and feature both Afghanistan and Iraq as money pits, object lessons for ill-conceived development projects, and lack of foresighted planning."
A Fallouja, les "bébés monstres" soulèvent des questions sur les armes américaines utilisées en 2004 - LeMonde.fr
A Fallouja, les "bébés monstres" soulèvent des questions sur les armes américaines utilisées en 2004 - LeMonde.fr
In Fallouja Iraq questions are being raised about the weapons with uranium the US used in 2004 because of an increase number of malformation in Iraqi children.
Who are the war criminals?
Germany’s ‘make-or-break’ energy experiment - The Washington Post
Germany’s ‘make-or-break’ energy experiment - The Washington Post
New energy sources are needed the type we can just unplug.
In Saudi Arabia, Royal Funds Buy Peace, for Now - NYTimes.com
In Saudi Arabia, Royal Funds Buy Peace, for Now - NYTimes.com
If people are getting what they need why should they care about changing their government; they achieved what they wanted. The sad thing is in the US where nothing is done for the people and the people think they are treated right even though they lost their jobs, their homes, their retirement and their dignity.
Sarah Palin E-mail Hacker Sentenced to 1 Year in Custody | Threat Level | Wired.com
Sarah Palin E-mail Hacker Sentenced to 1 Year in Custody | Threat Level | Wired.com
Although the emails have now been released to news agencies, like the Washington Post and will start to be posted on Friday. The analysis will be interesting, although she is not and can't be a threat since the international community thinks of her as a tweet.
Mark Kennedy case: independent inquiry ordered over CPS claims | Environment | guardian.co.uk
Mark Kennedy case: independent inquiry ordered over CPS claims | Environment | guardian.co.uk
The world is a scary place, what will our kids get?
Sarah Palin snub by Margaret Thatcher aides infuriates US rightwing | World news | The Guardian
Sarah Palin snub by Margaret Thatcher aides infuriates US rightwing | World news | The Guardian
Here are some wonderful quotes and an idea of the world's perception of Sarah Palin.
19 killed in 2 U.S. drone attacks in northwestern Pakistan ‹ Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion
19 killed in 2 U.S. drone attacks in northwestern Pakistan ‹ Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion
I did not see this story in US media. How can the US not be perceive a terrorist organization. Why should not we expect Pakistan to respond?
CIA chief expects Iraq to ask U.S. troops to stay | Reuters
CIA chief expects Iraq to ask U.S. troops to stay | Reuters
Who is IraQ? If the population were for the occupation of their country they would not be killing our soldiers. And ultimately, it is the Americans who want our soldiers to come home and we want this now.
Up to 15,000 killed in Libya war: U.N. rights expert | Reuters
Up to 15,000 killed in Libya war: U.N. rights expert | Reuters
It is insane that the US should support the rebels there are not back by the population; were never backed by the population. It is very dangerous to be involved and arm the kids.
Special Report: After Japan, where's the next nuclear weak link? | Reuters
Special Report: After Japan, where's the next nuclear weak link? | Reuters
"Reuters) - Imagine a country where corruption is rampant, infrastructure is very poor, or the quality of security is in question. Now what if that country built a nuclear power plant?"
U.S. Said to Be Falling Behind in ‘Green’ Technologies - NYTimes.com
U.S. Said to Be Falling Behind in ‘Green’ Technologies - NYTimes.com
The US does not lead the world in many things except in national debt and in the military budget. Moodys is watching you.
China official says U.S. could pursue weak dollar policy | Reuters
China official says U.S. could pursue weak dollar policy | Reuters
It is very likely the US would want to keep the dollar down.
Gaddafi vows to fight on as NATO jets pound Tripoli | Reuters
Gaddafi vows to fight on as NATO jets pound Tripoli | Reuters
These are frightening images; and it is shameful. Also, this is an illegal war: Obama did not secure a vote from congress.
Radioactivity of materials released in Fukushima nuclear crisis revised upward - The Mainichi Daily News
Radioactivity of materials released in Fukushima nuclear crisis revised upward - The Mainichi Daily News "The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA) on June 6 revised the level of radioactivity of materials emitted from the crisis hit Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant from 370,000 terabecquerels to 850,000 terabecquerels."
And the spewing of more radiation is being released continually with steam and contaminated water since reactors fuel rods have melted and containment buildings have been breached.
And the spewing of more radiation is being released continually with steam and contaminated water since reactors fuel rods have melted and containment buildings have been breached.
Merkel's Cabinet Backs Nuclear Shutdown, Wins Support
Merkel's Cabinet Backs Nuclear Shutdown, Wins Support
We need to follow Germany's example and phase out all nuclear power plants in the world; because accidents like Chernobyl or Fukushima have worldwide consequences.
Cancer costs put treatments out of reach for many | Reuters
Cancer costs put treatments out of reach for many | Reuters
And we call this a land of opportunity, and a democracy?
I have made up my mind, I will no longer be an organ donor since it is unlikely for a poor person to get my organs. It is not acceptable that only the rich can get good health care.
I have made up my mind, I will no longer be an organ donor since it is unlikely for a poor person to get my organs. It is not acceptable that only the rich can get good health care.
Israel sees Syrian hand in Golan clashes, 23 dead | Reuters
Israel sees Syrian hand in Golan clashes, 23 dead | Reuters
Israel always blame others yet Israeli iDF forces fired and killed and wounded. This is revolting as revolting as what is going in in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen. Yet, the US is complacent.
NHK WORLD English
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unit 1 reactor loosing pressure this reaffirm that the reactor has been damaged and corium has leaked out of the containment building.
Fukushima to get 370 tanks for radioactive water - Yahoo! News
Fukushima to get 370 tanks for radioactive water - Yahoo! News
This is a good start; but what kind of tanks?
Do cellphones cause cancer? Unclear. But science proves they’re annoying. - The Washington Post
Do cellphones cause cancer? Unclear. But science proves they’re annoying. - The Washington Post
I just gave up mine and I am not missing it. And it is true they are annoying and they affect our social interactions.
Millions of feet cubed of water has been used to try to keep the reactors at Fukushima cool
Just to get an idea of the amount of water used by Tepco in the past 3 months to try to cool the reactors and spent fuel pools, I decided to look at the numbers, and they are monumental. Unit 1 is as of June 5 injected with water at the rate of 5m3/hr, unit 2 at 5 m3/h, and unit 3 at 11.5 m3/h (these numbers are substantially lower than they have been and go up and down, and we don't have a rate of water spraying of the spent fuel pools, so the number will be lower than the actual ft3 in three months.
Here is the math 5 +5 +11.5 = 21.5m3/h X 24 hours/day (3 X 30 days) = 46, 440 m3/3 months now for the Americans:
46,440 m3 = 1,640,013 ft3 and the actual number is at least 3 times that number. for example my living room is 17 X 13 X 9 = 1989 ft3 they filled up my living room at least 825 times.
Dr. Death Jack Kevorkian dies at 83 | Video | Reuters.com
Dr. Death Jack Kevorkian dies at 83 | Video | Reuters.com
This is very sad; he was a very courageous man. And like him I believe people have the right to terminate their lives and doctors should have the right to carry out the termination.
My life, my death.
This is very sad; he was a very courageous man. And like him I believe people have the right to terminate their lives and doctors should have the right to carry out the termination.
My life, my death.
U.S. projects in war zones are unsustainable, study finds - The Washington Post
U.S. projects in war zones are unsustainable, study finds - The Washington Post
And now we will have to add cost of reconstruction of Libya after all the bombing it is sustaining at the hands of NATO/US.
And now we will have to add cost of reconstruction of Libya after all the bombing it is sustaining at the hands of NATO/US.
Fukushima Water Has More Radiation Than Released Into Air - Businessweek
Fukushima Water Has More Radiation Than Released Into Air - Businessweek
Rather than playing war games the world must stop this catastrophe. It is contaminating the atmosphere and the Pacific ocean. No one, rich or not, will be spared. We must end this crisis.
Also fish particularly salmon, albacore and other fishes migrate and can reach the coast of the US therefore it is likely that all the Asian coastal areas will be contaminated. This is not Japan's problem it is the world's.
Rather than playing war games the world must stop this catastrophe. It is contaminating the atmosphere and the Pacific ocean. No one, rich or not, will be spared. We must end this crisis.
Also fish particularly salmon, albacore and other fishes migrate and can reach the coast of the US therefore it is likely that all the Asian coastal areas will be contaminated. This is not Japan's problem it is the world's.
Deadly E. coli mixes common toxin with rare glue | Reuters
Deadly E. coli mixes common toxin with rare glue | Reuters
This sounds like an engineered bug, or a bug grown in a lab which escaped, or was not disposed of properly. Often genetic engineers grow the bugs, in which they place a foreign gene along with an antibiotic resistant gene, in antibiotics media; the ones which survive are the ones which are modified and thus carry the foreign gene scientists want to duplicate in large quantities.
This sounds like an engineered bug, or a bug grown in a lab which escaped, or was not disposed of properly. Often genetic engineers grow the bugs, in which they place a foreign gene along with an antibiotic resistant gene, in antibiotics media; the ones which survive are the ones which are modified and thus carry the foreign gene scientists want to duplicate in large quantities.
May auto sales dip as price strategy backfires | Reuters
May auto sales dip as price strategy backfires | Reuters
Maybe it is the high price of cars and gas? Personally, I am waiting for an electric car with a price tag around $8,000.
Maybe it is the high price of cars and gas? Personally, I am waiting for an electric car with a price tag around $8,000.
Rainmakers of China struggling to cope with country's severe drought | Environment | The Guardian
Rainmakers of China struggling to cope with country's severe drought | Environment | The Guardian
I had heard about rain making but it sounded more harmonious.
I had heard about rain making but it sounded more harmonious.
Photographer Notebook: Claudia Daut | Analysis & Opinion | Reuters
Photographer Notebook: Claudia Daut | Analysis & Opinion | Reuters
Take note these pictures are very graphic.
Take note these pictures are very graphic.
North Korea hacker threat grows as cyber unit grows: defector | Reuters
North Korea hacker threat grows as cyber unit grows: defector | Reuters
I find it interesting that hacking has been in the news for several days and then here is an article on North Korea and hacking.
I find it interesting that hacking has been in the news for several days and then here is an article on North Korea and hacking.