Friday, November 29, 2013

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others." - Cicero



"It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy." - Unknown
  

"The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness." - Dalai Lama

"Gratitude is the sign of noble souls." - Aesop









Anonymous - #Operation Safe Winter






Tony Blair Asked Me To 'Help Invade Zimbabwe', Says Thabo Mbeki
By David Blair
South Africa's former president claims that his country was asked to help Britain topple Robert Mugabe.
Washington's B-52 Diplomacy
By Nile Bowie
US flyover in China-Japan island row: Will the real provocateur please stand up?
New Snowden Docs Show U.S. Spied During G20 in Toronto
By Greg Weston, Glenn Greenwald, Ryan Gallagher
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government allowed the largest American spy agency to conduct widespread surveillance in Canada during the 2010 G8 and G20 summits.
Glenn Greenwald: The Goal Of The U.S. Government Is To Eliminate ALL Privacy Globally!"
Video - BBC - Hardtalk
Glenn Greenwald - the man who broke the Snowden story. His mission, he says, is to hold power to account. Is this a journalistic crusade that's gone too far?
9/11 - Investigating The Role of the Saudi Government
Video
Revealing the 9/11 Conspiracy Would Undo the Entire US-Saudi Alliance -- Sen. Bob Graham
Outgunned
By P.T.W. and K.N.C.
How America's military spending stacks up.
John Perkins : The Economic Hitmen
Short Video
A great illustration on how corporations take control of countries, and how capitalism drives the expansion of the Military Industrial Complex.
Discovering the Power of People's History - and Why it is Feared Today
By John Pilger
"Austerity" - the new jargon for imposed poverty.
The 1% Are The Very Best Destroyers Of Wealth The World Has Ever Seen
By George Monbiot
If wealth was the inevitable result of hard work and enterprise, every woman in Africa would be a millionaire.
The Empire Strikes Back
By Laura Gottesdiener
How Wall Street Has Turned Housing Into a Dangerous Get-Rich-Quick Scheme -- Again.
Thanksgiving in America
By Andre Damon and Barry Grey
Even as food banks across the country report increasing demand and dwindling supplies, the US media is obsessed with snowstorms, travel delays and Black Friday sales.
The End of American Thanksgivings: A Cause for Universal Rejoicing
By Glen Ford
The Mayflower's cultural heirs are programmed to find glory in their own depravity, and savagery in their most helpless victims"
On Thanksgiving
A Radical and Simple Solution Set for Humanity
By Carlo Ami
Do you really want to move through life continuing to accept a world in which a tiny minority hold the majority of this planets' wealth while 40,000 people starve to death every day?  Is this OK with you?







Hard News  
33 "militants" killed in Kabul:
At least 33 Taliban militants were killed in joint operations launched by Afghan security forces and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF) during the past twenty-four hours in different regions of the country
Pakistan: PTI calls for trial of CIA Islamabad chief:
Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Wednesday called for trial of US clandestine agency CIA station chief in Islamabad, Craig Osth, under Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism law.
Pakistan blows cover of suspected CIA chief after drone strike:
One of Pakistan's major political parties has published the name of what it believes to be the CIA's chief operative in Islamabad after a US drone strike killed five people last week. The group demanded on Wednesday that the spy chief face murder charges.
25 dead as car bombs rock Iraq:
Attacks in Iraq killed 25 people Thursday as 11 car bombs struck nationwide, the latest in a surge of violence sparking fears Iraq is slipping back into all-out sectarian war.
One killed, nine wounded in shelling of Russian Embassy in Damascus:
One Syrian was killed and nine others were injured during a mortar shelling of the Russian embassy in Damascus, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
Shelling of Russia's embassy in Damascus is terrorism - Foreign Ministry:
Russia has condemned an attack on its Damascus embassy, saying it considers this an "act of terrorism". A mortar shell hit Russia's diplomatic mission compound on Thursday, and another nearby, killing one local and injuring nine.
Syria army retakes Deir Attiyeh town near Damascus: TV:
The Syrian army recaptured the strategic town of Deir Attiyeh Thursday, less than a week after losing it, taking the advantage in its bid to crush rebels just north of Damascus.
Syrian troops capture rebel-held town near Lebanese border after days of fighting:
Syrian troops captured a western town near the border with Lebanon on Thursday, after days of heavy fighting that killed dozens including nine doctors and nurses and the nephew of a Hezbollah cabinet minister, anti-government activists and state media said.
Syrian President Assad to Skip Geneva Conference:
"The conference will open at a foreign minister level. Logically, the [Syrian] government's delegation should be headed by Foreign Minister Walid Muallem," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov told reporters after a meeting about Syria between Russian, US and UN officials in Geneva.
Free Syrian Army says no ceasefire for Geneva talks: -
The commander of the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) said on Tuesday his group would shun a planned peace conference in Switzerland in January and would pursue its fight to topple President Bashar al-Assad regardless.
Syria opposition head to go to talks :
Syria's main opposition leader says he will attend peace talks in Geneva in January, after the government confirms it will also go.
The Good, Bad Deal for Iran: Op-Ed:
President Obama is stealing Iran blind and continues to claim the "right" to attack the country in the future. "It is in fact a slap in the face to Iran."
Report: Obama asks Netanyahu to 'take a breather' from vocal criticism of Geneva deal:
Washington Post reports US president advocated for backroom diplomacy in phone call with Netanyahu; Gulf states ask P5+1 for assurances the Geneva deal "would not be at the expense of the security" of Arab states.
Saudi Arabia irritated by the changing US relationship with Iran:
Barack Obama calls King Abdullah to confirm commitment to Gulf allies - but Saudi's options are limited after nuclear deal
U.S to counter Hezbollah activities despite Iran deal:
U.S. Ambassador David Hale said Thursday Washington will continue to combat Iran and Hezbollah's terrorist activities in the region despite ongoing negotiations with Tehran over its disputed nuclear program.
Fact or fiction?
London is mediating indirect secret talks between US and Hezbollah :
The US and Hezbollah are in secret indirect talks managed by London dealing with the fight against Al-Qaida, regional stability and other Lebanese political issues.
Attack kills at least 10 at south Libya arms depot: Army:
An explosion killed at least 10 people and wounded 15 during an attack by an armed group on a weapons depot in southern Libya Thursday, the military governor of the region said.
'Three Libyan soldiers' killed in Benghazi clash:
Three Libyan soldiers were killed and three wounded in new fighting in the restive eastern city of Benghazi Thursday as the army clashed with an armed group, a medic said.
One killed in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters:
One protester was killed in clashes between supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi and security forces at Cairo University on Thursday, medical sources said.
Blair plotted military intervention to remove Mugabe:
Mbeki alleged that the former British prime minister pressured him to join a "regime change scheme" as Zimbabwe plunged into a political and economic crisis in the early 2000s. But the claim was strongly denied by Blair's office.
China sends war planes to newly declared air zone:
China has said all planes transiting the zone must file flight plans and identify themselves, or face "defensive emergency measures".
China deploys only aircraft carrier after US sends B-52s over disputed islands:
China has deployed its one and only aircraft carrier after two unarmed American B-52 bombers flew over a disputed island chain and through what China insists is restricted airspace.
US cautions airlines crossing China air zone:
Commercial flights advised to take safety measures when flying over East China Sea as China-Japan row persists.
Senkaku islands row reflects broader tensions between China and Japan: Op-Ed:
 Experts say chances of head-on collision between the world's second and third biggest economies are growing
Thai protests escalate after failed vote: -
Thousands of boisterous demonstrators swarmed Thailand's police headquarters on Thursday in a defiant protest after beleaguered Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra easily survived a no-confidence vote in parliament.
Microsoft, suspecting NSA spying, to ramp up efforts to encrypt its Internet traffic:
Microsoft is moving toward a major new effort to encrypt its Internet traffic amid fears that the National Security Agency may have broken into its global communications links, said people familiar with the emerging plans.
Dan Carlin - Radio interview with William Binney, NSA whistle blower: Audio -
William Binney was an NSA official for three decades before he turned his life upside down by becoming one of the most prominent whistle-blowers in the history of U.S. Intelligence. Dan talks to him about surveillance, spying, secrecy and Edward Snowden.
Is Ikea Spying on Its Customers?:
Ikea's French division is already mired in allegations it illegally spied on job applicants and employees, and now the furniture company faces accusations from a French customer who says he was tracked by a private detective after he complained about a late delivery.
Hernandez declared winner of Honduras vote:
Official count finds conservative candidate victorious in presidential election as opposition alleges fraud.
Honduran Election Results Contested by International Observers:
The elections have been fraught with irregularities and violent intimidation, threatening to throw the embattled nation into further political disarray.
Richard Dawkins answers the question: what makes us human? - BBC Radio 2 - Audio -
Professor Richard Dawkins reflects on the qualities he thinks make us human.
Fracking to blame? Texas rocked by 16 earthquakes in last 3 weeks:
Northern Texas towns are experiencing an intense string of earthquakes - the last of which was one of the most powerful in 5 years. As unusual tremors have been going on for over 3 weeks now, many suspect fracking might be to blame.
Stock Market Rally the Biggest Case of "Financial Engineering" in History? :
From the third quarter of 2012 to the third quarter of 2013, Dow Jones Industrial Average companies collectively bought an outstanding 2.33 billion of their own shares. Effectively, they removed over two billion shares from the market! What did these stock buybacks do to the companies' corporate earnings?
The High Price of Rising Income Inequality: Op-Ed:
Incomes of the top 1% grew by 31.4% from 2009 to 2012, compared to just 0.4% for the remaining 99%.
California teachers' pensions sink further into debt:
A new report released by the California Public Policy Center on November 12 reported that the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) added $4 billion to its unfunded pension obligations for the 2012 fiscal year.
Activists Plan Nationwide Walmart Protests for Black Friday:
OUR Walmart, the group behind last year's Black Friday activism, has promised even more actions this year with 1,500 protests scheduled at stores all across the country. Walmart is clearly nervous ahead of this year's plans
Demand for holiday food boxes remains high as food stamps cuts take toll:
"It would be depressing and very broke without this. We wouldn't have anything," said Orchards resident Shannon Hardman, who picked up a food box for her husband and 14-year-old daughter at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. "With this, we have the basics."
As Homeless Line Up for Food, Los Angeles Weighs Restrictions:
By 6:30 p.m., more than 100 homeless people had lined up at a barren corner in Hollywood, drawn by free meals handed out from the back of a truck every night by volunteers.
Homeless in Detroit allege they are being driven out of downtown:
Some homeless make accusations that police pick them up and drive them out of town, away from new development
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Nov 28 at 12:51 PM
Because when we ask you to join us in action, you have our back.
Why am I thankful this Thanksgiving?
That's an easy question to answer: You.
Because when 250,000 of you take action, online and offline, it lets us know we can take bold action in the streets, in the banks, in the boardrooms, and wherever your voice is needed.
This year, with your help, we:
  • became Exxon's public enemy #1 with an ad called Exxon Hates Your Children that blew the lid off their corporate welfare and blew up in their faces every time they tried to silence us;
  • stopped the Koch Brothers from buying the Tribune Company, one of the largest media companies in the world;
  • teamed up with CREDO and Rainforest Action Network to prepare 76,000+ people to take peaceful action and risk arrest against the Keystone XL pipeline;
  • worked with Bernie Sanders to protect Social Security and Alan Grayson to end the Sequester;
  • joined Elizabeth Warren's efforts to secure the same low interest rates for students that the criminal banks get;
  • became the social media megaphone for striking fast food workers across America;
  • created 2 original web series: "Take Action News" with Nicole Carty and "Alexis Breaks it Down" with Alexis Goldstein (Nicole and Alexis were also frequent guests on MSNBC);
  • super-sized our social media reach to over 1 Million people a day;
  • and so, so, so much more that you made possible this year.
You. You and your support and participation. You make this happen, and you have our backs. We proudly try to represent your interests and aspirations at the scene of the crime.
Thanks for making this movement real, every day, every week, every year, for everyone.









Thursday, November 28, 2013

"There must be a positive Passion for the public good, the public Interest, Honour, Power, and Glory, established in the Minds of the People, or there can be no Republican Government, nor any real Liberty. And this public Passion must be Superior to all private Passions. Men must be ready, they must pride themselves, and be happy to sacrifice their private Pleasures, Passions, and Interests, nay their private Friendships and dearest connections, when they Stand in Competition with the Rights of society."





"There is no coming to consciousness without pain. People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own Soul. One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious." - C.G. Jung



"Don't seek love externally, it's fleeting. Go beyond the ego and awaken the love that already exists within; it will encompass everyone and everything in your life; it will permeate your very being."
- Danielle Pierre



"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?"Martin Luther King Jr.






cannot arrest ideas




















for
we did it, we stood up for those that can't, been my pleasure to serve 'all' mankind......kosmicdebris











28 November 2013
EarthAscension - The Shift is here. So many new people are experiencing the stepped-up strange changes and shifts in perception it’s amazing. Time seems altered, perception seems to be slipping. Many are feeling almost drugged by it. It’s moving fast. It’s not easy to describe but the effects change perception, your sense of timing and energy, and some are even sensing physical earth changes around them. And it’s all good!…that is, unless we resist the change.
I’m seeing some very interesting trends in the past few months in light of these changes, both inspiring as well as disconcerting.

On the surface, some of these trends seem to contradict each other, but really they’re manifestations of the same vibrational change in the midst of the mounting matrix clampdown, and we have to see them as such. These daily and even hourly choices remain choices for each and every one of us.

That’s why commitment brings peace.
































France Makes Virtue out of Vice to Exploit Central Africa Chaos
By Finian Cunningham
The strategic value of uranium cannot be overstated as a vital national interest for France.
Iran: It's Not about Nuclear Weapons
By Sheldon Richman
Look at the leading opponents of the agreement: Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Netanyahu's Peace Gesture is Meant to Extract Concessions
By Jonathan Cook
Netanyahu's offer was as hollow as his previous utterances about Palestinian statehood.
US Sends B-52s to China's Air Defence Zone
By John Chan
If China responded by scrambling fighters to the area and the US military called in fighters from nearby Japanese bases, the incident could have led to an aerial clash with far-reaching and potentially catastrophic ramifications.
Top-Secret Document Reveals
NSA Spied On Porn Habits
By Glenn Greenwald, Ryan Gallagher and Ryan Grim
The National Security Agency has been gathering records of online sexual activity and evidence of visits to pornographic websites.
The N.S.A. Dips Into Pornography
By ANDREW ROSENTHAL
J. Edgar Hoover compiled secret dossiers on the sexual peccadillos and private misbehavior of those he labeled as enemies - really dangerous people like Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy, for example.
America, Want Freedom of Choice? Try Public Healthcare Like Canada
By Adrienne Silnicki
Our system ensures the right to care without considering ability to pay or profit margins. No one gets betweens us and our doctors.
Pope Francis Understands Economics Better Than Most Politicians
By Heidi Moore
The pope's screed on "the economy of exclusion and inequality" will disappoint those who considers themselves free-market capitalists, but they would do well to listen to the message.
Shakespeare and the Defeat of the Swiss Referendum on Compensations
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Hard News  
Bush- Blair Legacy Continues As -
49 killed in Iraq: -
Suicide bombings and other attacks killed 30 people in Iraq Wednesday, and authorities found the bodies of 19 others shot dead in Baghdad, scenes eerily reminiscent of the country's gruesome sectarian war.
Ten years after the invasion: Iraq helpless under rain of terror:
Saddam Hussein may have gone but, for many poor Iraqis, little has improved. Now a devastating flood has left villagers homeless and there is precious little government support
Spoils of war:
Maliki inaugurates branch of Standard Chartered Bank in Iraq:
"Maliki mentioned in his inauguration speech that "We are witnessing an important turning point in the economic field where the entry of international banks in Iraq will support the construction process through meeting all required banking services."
Syria: Video Of Children Fleeing Shelling:
A group of youngsters run for their lives after an explosion behind them but thousands of children have died in the conflict.
Inside Syria: Al-Qaeda Was Here:
A tour through the newly won territory gives a rare look at life under the extremists - and a window into their vision for Syria. "It's a black-and-white world for them. You can become their enemy very fast."
Turkey, Iran call for Syria ceasefire before Geneva two talks - report:
 "All our efforts are to end the conflict and for a ceasefire if possible, even before the Geneva 2 conference takes place," said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at a news conference in Tehran with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu.
Syrian govt says will not surrender power at Geneva:
Syrian authorities will attend talks in January aimed at resolving the civil war but will not succumb to Western demands for President Bashar Al Assad to step aside, a foreign ministry source said on Wednesday.
Bush- Blair Legacy Continues As -
49 killed in Iraq: -
Suicide bombings and other attacks killed 30 people in Iraq Wednesday, and authorities found the bodies of 19 others shot dead in Baghdad, scenes eerily reminiscent of the country's gruesome sectarian war.
Ten years after the invasion: Iraq helpless under rain of terror:
Saddam Hussein may have gone but, for many poor Iraqis, little has improved. Now a devastating flood has left villagers homeless and there is precious little government support
Spoils of war:
Maliki inaugurates branch of Standard Chartered Bank in Iraq:
"Maliki mentioned in his inauguration speech that "We are witnessing an important turning point in the economic field where the entry of international banks in Iraq will support the construction process through meeting all required banking services."
Syria: Video Of Children Fleeing Shelling:
A group of youngsters run for their lives after an explosion behind them but thousands of children have died in the conflict.
Inside Syria: Al-Qaeda Was Here:
A tour through the newly won territory gives a rare look at life under the extremists - and a window into their vision for Syria. "It's a black-and-white world for them. You can become their enemy very fast."
Turkey, Iran call for Syria ceasefire before Geneva two talks - report:
 "All our efforts are to end the conflict and for a ceasefire if possible, even before the Geneva 2 conference takes place," said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at a news conference in Tehran with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu.
Syrian govt says will not surrender power at Geneva:
Syrian authorities will attend talks in January aimed at resolving the civil war but will not succumb to Western demands for President Bashar Al Assad to step aside, a foreign ministry source said on Wednesday.
Syrian Rebels Shun Geneva Peace Talks:
The commander of the rebel Free Syrian Army says his group will not participate in a peace conference planned for January in Geneva and intends to pursue its fight to topple President Bashar al-Assad regardless.
Iran: Construction will continue at Arak nuclear site:
Iranian FM says "no new nuclear fuel will be produced," no new components will be installed, but Iran will continue heavy-water reactor construction.
Obama adviser urges Israel not to strike at Iran:
President Barack Obama's close aide and deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes encouraged Israel to give the negotiations a chance, and warned that military action could be counterproductive.
Clashes in Hebron after funeral for 3 men killed by Israel: -
Clashes broke out across the Hebron district on Wednesday as thousands of mourners gathered to take part in funeral processions for three Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces a day earlier.
UN votes overwhelmingly on five decisions on the Question of Palestine:
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted five draft resolutions on the Question of Palestine. This year's number of countries to vote in favour of draft resolutions on the Question of Palestine has increased compared to last year.
Over 40 suspected Boko Haram members killed in Borno:
More than 40 suspected Boko Haram Islamist sect members were Wednesday killed in a Military raid involving air strikes and ground troops of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army in Bita village area along Damboa-Gwoza road of Borno state.
3 soldiers killed as Libyan army fights Islamists in Benghazi:
Libya's army clashed with Islamist militants in the eastern city of Benghazi early on Wednesday and three soldiers were shot dead, security and medical officials said.
Libya struggles to pay salaries, more clashes erupt:
Libya's Prime Minister Ali Zeidan said today his government will be unable to pay public salaries and may have to seek loans if armed militias blockading oilfields and ports continue to choke off crude shipments.
Prominent militant leader killed in Sinai offensive:
Egypt's army spokesperson says three militants, including prominent leader Abu-Mounir, were killed Tuesday in a joint police-army offensive in Sinai
Egypt court hands 14 Brotherhood women 11-year jail terms: Sources:
An Egyptian court on Wednesday sentenced 14 women from the Muslim Brotherhood to 11 years in jail after convicting them of belonging to a "terrorist organisation," judicial sources said.
Egyptian secular activists arrested under new protest law:
 Arrests follow return of secular protesters to streets in significant numbers for first time since fall of Mohamed Morsi
China asserts control over air zone despite US B-52 flights:
"The Chinese government has the will and ability to defend our national sovereignty and security," foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang said at a regular press briefing.
33 armed "Taliban militants" killed in Afghan operations:
Afghan police keep order after a protest in KabulAt least 33 Taliban militants were killed during military operations conducted by Afghan national security forces in various provinces of Afghanistan during the past 24 hours.
6 Afghan soldiers killed in blasts:
Six Afghan army soldiers were killed and six others wounded in separate roadside bomb attacks over the last 24 hours, said the country's Defense Ministry on Wednesday evening.
Six Aid Workers Killed in Faryab:
Six Afghan staffers of the French Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) were shot dead by militants on Wednesday in northern Faryab province, local officials said.
US looks to bypass Karzai on Afghanistan security deal, sources say:
U.S. officials seeking to resolve a tense standoff with Afghan President Hamid Karzai were exploring on Tuesday whether they could bypass him and get other senior officials to sign a security deal authorizing American troops to remain in the country after 2014.
Five policemen killed in Pakistan firing:
At least five policemen were killed and one person was injured in two separate incidents of firing at police mobiles in Hyderabad city of Pakistan's Sindh province Tuesday night, Xinhua reported.
Pakistan urges end to drone strikes in UN General Assembly:
Pakistan called for the immediate cessation of "illegal" US drone strikes on its territory, after a UN committee unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday that underscores the need for an international agreement on legal questions involving the use of remotely piloted aircraft
NATO supply trucks still stuck in Pakistan:
Trucks carrying NATO troop supplies to Afghanistan remained stuck in Pakistan on Tuesday as concern lingered about demonstrators seeking to stop the vehicles in protest of U.S. drone strikes, Pakistani transportation officials said.
Pakistani Party Identifies Man It Says Is C.I.A. Station Chief:
The political party of the former cricket star Imran Khan on Wednesday identified a man it described as the Central Intelligence Agency station chief in Pakistan, in an escalation of Mr. Khan's campaign to end American drone strikes in the country.
'Hostile' aircraft could be shot down in new air zone: Chinese air force general:
A PLA air force general has warned that any foreign aircraft disobeying warnings and deemed to be "hostile" could be shot down in China's newly-established air defence identification zone (ADIZ), Chinese media reported on Wednesday.
Thailand: Parliament on lock-down for no-confidence vote: Video report -
Police were in heavy presence at the National Assembly of Thailand where members of Parliament are debating a no-confidence vote against President Yingluck Shinawatra,
Protesters force evacuation of 'Thai FBI', aim to invade every ministry:
Thousands of protesters in Thailand have forced the closure of several government ministries and vowed to take over government offices nationwide in a bid to force embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from power.
Teen caught in 'fake war on terror' contrived by U.S. spy agencies:
On Tuesday, a court filing by Daoud's attorneys characterizes U.S. spy agencies as outlaw arms of the government that snagged the west suburban teenager in a dummied-up bomb plot. The nation's intelligence gathering agencies, they believe, are operating in what amounts to a fourth, runaway, branch of government.
Judge Suspends Sentencing Of Would-Be Bomber After NSA Revelations:
The sentencing of a Somali-American man convicted of trying to bomb a holiday tree-lighting ceremony in Portland, Ore., in 2010 has been put on hold indefinitely. That move comes just days after the Justice Department notified his lawyers that part of the case against him had been "derived from" secret NSA electronic surveillance.
Fact or fiction?
Spies worry over "doomsday" cache stashed by ex-NSA contractor Snowden:
One source described the cache of still unpublished material as Snowden's "insurance policy" against arrest or physical harm.
How The FBI Actually Does Much Of The NSA's Spying, But Is Keeping That Quiet:
For all the focus on the NSA of late, a few folks have been trying to remind everyone that the FBI is heavily involved in all of this and, in many ways, has an equally bad if not worse record in abusing the rights of Americans.
Thousands protest against tough new official secrets law in Japan:
Critics say proposed secrets act would stifle information on issues such as the Fukushima nuclear crisis
Leakers, privacy activists find new home in Berlin: :
An international cadre of privacy advocates is settling in Germany's once-divided capital, saying they feel safer here than they do in the United States or Britain, where authorities have vowed to prosecute leakers of official secrets.
How In Five Short Years, China Humiliated The World's Central Banks:
China has expanded its financial balance sheet by 50% more than the assets of all global central banks combined!
Bitcoin Tops $1000:
Having broken above $900 yesterday to new record highs (and a 100% gain in a week), the crypto currency is not looking back now. On what is higher than average volume this morning, Bitcoin just broke above the magic $1000 level for the first time (at $1025).
UK: Cameron targets welfare benefits for EU migrants:
Prime Minister David Cameron has proposed a swath of benefit cuts and "free movement" restrictions to EU migrants in a bid to shore up the UK's social welfare system, as a fresh wave of Bulgarian and Romanian migrants are set to arrive on British soil.
UK: Britain's state pension one of the worst in the world:
Of the 34 countries in the OECD, only Mexico had a worse rate at 29 per cent compared to a 54 per cent average across the rest of the bloc.
UK; Figures show number admitted to hospital with malnutrition has almost doubled since 2008:
Bradford West MP George Galloway asked for the statistics in response to concerns of constituents he says have to choose between food or heating. And yesterday those figures were revealed to him by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
US banks could face legal charges of over $100 billion: :
The fallout from the subprime mortgage crisis continues to plague U.S. banks, according to Standard and Poor's, with the ratings agency estimating billions of dollars in extra litigation fees may hit major lenders.
Poll: Most Americans Unhappy About Economy, Fear Losing Their Jobs:
Among those with jobs, 62 percent said they worry about losing their jobs because of the economy, including 32 percent who worry "a lot" and 30 percent who worry "a little."
Cross-border shopping promotes inequality:
Twelve years ago, author Barbara Ehrenreich described what it's like to be poor in America after taking low-wage jobs at a big-box retail outlet, a diner, a long-term-care home, and a housekeeping service.
We're Not Broke - We've Been Robbed: Op-Ed:
Slashing government spending now is just going to make our nation poorer.



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WTF...........no, not here.....demand  more answers!!! this is bs





"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society.  Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country . . . we're dominated by the relatively small number of persons . . . it is they who pull the wires which control the public mind, who harness old social forces and contrive new ways to bind and guide the world."  Edward Bernays - Propaganda