Monday, August 29, 2005
No Accountability, No Shame
Commentary: Torture, detention without end, extraordinary rendition:
the hallmarks of Bush's foreign policy.
By Tom Engelhardt
August 26, 2005
Extraordinary renditions, torture, abuse, humiliation, detention without charge or end, an obsession with protecting American officials (and military men) from future foreign or domestic criminal charges for their acts -- these are the cornerstones of foreign policy under George Bush, and they have produced horror stories galore. His is a presidency that has made the beautiful speech about the spreading of freedom and human rights just the sunny-side up version of the infliction of pain, the double standard, and the detention center.
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the hallmarks of Bush's foreign policy.
By Tom Engelhardt
August 26, 2005
Extraordinary renditions, torture, abuse, humiliation, detention without charge or end, an obsession with protecting American officials (and military men) from future foreign or domestic criminal charges for their acts -- these are the cornerstones of foreign policy under George Bush, and they have produced horror stories galore. His is a presidency that has made the beautiful speech about the spreading of freedom and human rights just the sunny-side up version of the infliction of pain, the double standard, and the detention center.
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Accounting Coup
News: When banker Elouise Cobell added up the Indian trust money lost, looted,
and mismanaged by the U.S. government, the tab came to $176 billion.
Now she's here to collect.
By Julia Whitty
Photos by: Karen Kuehn,
Map by Dave Stevenson
September/October 2005 Issue
ALONG HIGHWAY 89, south of the Two Medicine River on the slope of Glacier National Park, at a place Elouise Pepion Cobell passes every day on her way from her ranch to her office in Browning, stands a historical marker erected by the state of Montana:
OLD AGENCY: The Starvation Winter of 1883-1884 took the lives of about 500 Blackfeet Indians who had been camping in the vicinity of Old Agency. This tragic event was the result of an inadequate supply of government rations during an exceptionally hard winter.
The story of that winter that came down
The story of that winter that came down
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Arrests, rhetoric highlight protests
peaceful protests people not the usual republican mudslinging, name calling, bitter politicking that we are all so used to during your politicians campaigns...
Thursday, August 25, 2005
ABCNEWS.com: Filmmaker Cyrus Kar Describes Ordeal of Iraq Detention
hmmmmmmm...doesn't seem like 'our' government cares much about it's citizens...soldiers...US...me thinks the almighty dollar be the thing that motivates 'our' politicians...
Is Iraq Vietnam on Crack Cocaine?
Is Iraq Vietnam on Crack Cocaine?
Commentary: The hawks and neocons who first started us off in Iraq have essentially created their own worst nightmare.
By Tom Engelhardt
August 25, 2005
In the Garden of ArmageddonThey were Iraq's only real WMDs. The U.S. refused to secure them. Now Saddam's nuclear and bioweapons scientists are dispersed and more dangerous than ever.
On the April day in 2003 when American troops first entered Baghdad, historian Marilyn Young suggested that Operation Iraqi Freedom was "Vietnam on crack cocaine." She wrote presciently at the time:
"In less then two weeks a 30 year old vocabulary is back: credibility gap, seek and destroy, hard to tell friend from foe, civilian interference in military affairs, the dominance of domestic politics, winning, or more often, losing hearts and minds."
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Commentary: The hawks and neocons who first started us off in Iraq have essentially created their own worst nightmare.
By Tom Engelhardt
August 25, 2005
In the Garden of ArmageddonThey were Iraq's only real WMDs. The U.S. refused to secure them. Now Saddam's nuclear and bioweapons scientists are dispersed and more dangerous than ever.
On the April day in 2003 when American troops first entered Baghdad, historian Marilyn Young suggested that Operation Iraqi Freedom was "Vietnam on crack cocaine." She wrote presciently at the time:
"In less then two weeks a 30 year old vocabulary is back: credibility gap, seek and destroy, hard to tell friend from foe, civilian interference in military affairs, the dominance of domestic politics, winning, or more often, losing hearts and minds."
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Wednesday, August 24, 2005
MSNBC.com Article: The Sin of Blasphemy
Robertson Endorses Assassinating Chavez
United Press International
Now I hear he's taking back his own words and blaming the press...typical hypocritical right wing fundalmentalist Bush backer...are all these people insane? But, money and power do corrupt...and make those who seek only these things insane?
The Blog | Cindy Sheehan: Coming Back to Crawford | The Huffington Post
The Blog | Cindy Sheehan: Coming Back to Crawford | The Huffington Post
Peace and Bright Blessings to you and those who stand with you Cindy!
Peace and Bright Blessings to you and those who stand with you Cindy!
Monday, August 22, 2005
The Bulldog Manifesto: Double Feature: Dead Wrong and Hijacking Catastrophe
unfortunately, i did miss "Dead Wrong" on CNN lastnight because i was dead sick and battling with our failing health care industry. fortunately, i am well and very happy to know that other bloggers were up and making sure the truth was being told.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Former aide: Powell WMD speech 'lowest point in my life'
Friday, August 19, 2005
Programming Note:
" 'Dead Wrong' -- Inside an Intelligence Meltdown" airs Sunday at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET on CNN.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell presents the case that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction in 2003.
(CNN) -- A former top aide to Colin Powell says his involvement in the former secretary of state's presentation to the United Nations on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction was "the lowest point" in his life.
"I wish I had not been involved in it," says Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, a longtime Powell adviser who served as his chief of staff from 2002 through 2005. "I look back on it, and I still say it was the lowest point in my life."
Wilkerson is one of several insiders interviewed for the CNN Presents documentary "Dead Wrong -- Inside an Intelligence Meltdown." The program, which airs Sunday at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET, pieces together the events leading up to the mistaken WMD intelligence that was presented to the public. A presidential commission that investigated the pre-war WMD intelligence found much of it to be "dead wrong."
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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell speaks at the U.N. (5:18)
No WMD stockpiles have been found in Iraq (4:36)
RELATED
• Colin Powell Transcript
SPECIAL REPORT
• Timeline: A new government
• Flash: Government structure
• Chart: Iraq's National Assembly
• Interactive: Iraq's population
• Coalition Casualties
• Special Report
Programming Note:
" 'Dead Wrong' -- Inside an Intelligence Meltdown" airs Sunday at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET on CNN.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell presents the case that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction in 2003.
(CNN) -- A former top aide to Colin Powell says his involvement in the former secretary of state's presentation to the United Nations on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction was "the lowest point" in his life.
"I wish I had not been involved in it," says Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, a longtime Powell adviser who served as his chief of staff from 2002 through 2005. "I look back on it, and I still say it was the lowest point in my life."
Wilkerson is one of several insiders interviewed for the CNN Presents documentary "Dead Wrong -- Inside an Intelligence Meltdown." The program, which airs Sunday at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET, pieces together the events leading up to the mistaken WMD intelligence that was presented to the public. A presidential commission that investigated the pre-war WMD intelligence found much of it to be "dead wrong."
more
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell speaks at the U.N. (5:18)
No WMD stockpiles have been found in Iraq (4:36)
RELATED
• Colin Powell Transcript
SPECIAL REPORT
• Timeline: A new government
• Flash: Government structure
• Chart: Iraq's National Assembly
• Interactive: Iraq's population
• Coalition Casualties
• Special Report
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
A Buddhist Quote
The Buddha was invited by a Brahman to have a meal in his house.
But when he arrived, the Brahman greeted him strangely, with a torrent of abuse.
Politely, the Buddha asked, “Do visitors come to your home, good Brahman?”
“Yes.”
“What preparations do you make for them?”
“We get ready a great feast.”
"What happens if they don’t arrive?”
“Then we gladly eat it ourselves.”
“Well, Brahman, you’ve invited me for a meal and you’ve entertained me with hard words.
I want nothing from your preparation. So please take it back and eat it yourselves.”
“Never retaliate in kind,” the Buddha told his followers. “Hatred does not come to an end through hatred but can only cease through generosity.”
~Jataka Tale~
From "Buddha Speaks," edited by Anne Bancroft, 2000. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Boston, www.shambhala.com.
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Monday, August 15, 2005
Cindy Sheehan's War
Cindy Sheehan's War
Commentary: Cindy, Don, and George: On Being in a Ditch at the Side of the Road.
By Tom Engelhardt
August 15, 2005
Retired four-star Army General Barry McCaffrey to Time Magazine: "The Army's wheels are going to come off in the next 24 months. We are now in a period of considerable strategic peril. It's because Rumsfeld has dug in his heels and said, I cannot retreat from my position."
Cindy Sheehan testifying at Rep. John Conyers public hearings on the Downing Street Memo: "My son, Spc Casey Austin Sheehan, was KIA in Sadr City Baghdad on 04/04/04. He was in Iraq for only 2 weeks before [Coalition Provisional Authority head] L. Paul Bremer inflamed the Shi'ite Militia into a rebellion which resulted in the deaths of Casey and 6 other brave soldiers who were tragically killed in an ambush.
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Commentary: Cindy, Don, and George: On Being in a Ditch at the Side of the Road.
By Tom Engelhardt
August 15, 2005
Retired four-star Army General Barry McCaffrey to Time Magazine: "The Army's wheels are going to come off in the next 24 months. We are now in a period of considerable strategic peril. It's because Rumsfeld has dug in his heels and said, I cannot retreat from my position."
Cindy Sheehan testifying at Rep. John Conyers public hearings on the Downing Street Memo: "My son, Spc Casey Austin Sheehan, was KIA in Sadr City Baghdad on 04/04/04. He was in Iraq for only 2 weeks before [Coalition Provisional Authority head] L. Paul Bremer inflamed the Shi'ite Militia into a rebellion which resulted in the deaths of Casey and 6 other brave soldiers who were tragically killed in an ambush.
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Sunday, August 14, 2005
Anti-Pullout Protesters Set Up Camp - Los Angeles Times
Why can't we all just get along? Figure out how to be adults altogether, and live peacefully? Why do we fight? WTF!???? Does anyone see the need to hurt their children to accomplish?????????? WHAT!!!!
Anti-Pullout Protesters Set Up Camp - Los Angeles Times
Anti-Pullout Protesters Set Up Camp - Los Angeles Times
Why Mother's Push for Peace
Why mothers push for peace
Kathryn Westcott
BBC News
Cindy Sheehan has swiftly become a media star after setting up a "peace camp"outside US President George W Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas.
The president has been unable to ignore Ms Sheehan Ms Sheehan, whose 24-year-old son Casey was killed in Iraq last year, has vowed to remain for the duration of his holiday, or until he consents to talk to her.
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Kathryn Westcott
BBC News
Cindy Sheehan has swiftly become a media star after setting up a "peace camp"outside US President George W Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas.
The president has been unable to ignore Ms Sheehan Ms Sheehan, whose 24-year-old son Casey was killed in Iraq last year, has vowed to remain for the duration of his holiday, or until he consents to talk to her.
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Friday, August 12, 2005
Liberals lag conservatives in political blog presence
Liberals lag conservatives in political blog presence
By Donald Lambro
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
August 12, 2005
Liberal activist Web loggers have made major advances on the Internet, but they remain far behind their conservative adversaries among the top 250 political blogs, according to a study by a Democratic think tank.
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By Donald Lambro
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
August 12, 2005
Liberal activist Web loggers have made major advances on the Internet, but they remain far behind their conservative adversaries among the top 250 political blogs, according to a study by a Democratic think tank.
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Wearing Down Marine One
Wearing Down Marine One
08/12/05 09:29 AM
The Toronto Globe and Mail reports that so far Bush has been able to avoid driving past the protesting Cindy Sheehan - and her media coterie by helicoptering in and out of his Crawford, Texas ranch. But today he plans to attend a $2 million RNC fundraiser at a ranch right next door. Using the chopper seems a bit excessive for that short of a trip. Maybe he'll just take the dirt bike.
- Clint Hendler
Read the MoJo Blog online for more
@2005 The Foundation for National Progress
Thursday, August 11, 2005
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Grieving mother's war protest gaining momentum
Grieving mother's war protest gaining momentum
Thursday, August 11, 2005; Posted: 11:05 a.m. EDT (15:05 GMT)
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) -- Cindy Sheehan's eyes well with tears when she talks about her oldest son, Casey, an easygoing young man with a quiet wit.
Cindy Sheehan explains why she's protesting (6:09)
A mother's protest at President Bush's Texas ranch (1:52)
Thursday, August 11, 2005; Posted: 11:05 a.m. EDT (15:05 GMT)
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) -- Cindy Sheehan's eyes well with tears when she talks about her oldest son, Casey, an easygoing young man with a quiet wit.
Cindy Sheehan explains why she's protesting (6:09)
A mother's protest at President Bush's Texas ranch (1:52)
Thich Nhat Hanh Helps Us Overcome Fear
True Love
A practice for awakening the heart.
Thich Nhat Hanh Helps Us Overcome Fear
Adapted from True Love, by Thich Nhat Hanh (Shambhala 2004).
“We have great fear inside ourselves. We are afraid of everything--of our death, of being alone, of change. Fear is born from our concepts regarding life, death, being, and nonbeing. If we are able to get rid of all these concepts by touching the reality within ourselves, then nonfear will be there and the greatest relief will become possible.”
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Study Links Anxiety, Nervousness to Suicide
Study Links Anxiety, Nervousness to Suicide
Higher Suicide Risk for Men Reporting Anxiety Than for Women
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD
on Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Aug. 10, 2005 -- In a Swedish study, people who reported feeling anxious and
nervous were more likely to attempt suicide in the next five to 10 years.
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More From WebMD
Personal Reporter: Answers About Anxiety
Fewer Panic Attacks With Talk Therapy
Anxiety at Work? Get Tips for Coping
Higher Suicide Risk for Men Reporting Anxiety Than for Women
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD
on Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Aug. 10, 2005 -- In a Swedish study, people who reported feeling anxious and
nervous were more likely to attempt suicide in the next five to 10 years.
more
More From WebMD
Personal Reporter: Answers About Anxiety
Fewer Panic Attacks With Talk Therapy
Anxiety at Work? Get Tips for Coping
Peace Quote
"Knowledge of peace passes from country to country, like children's games, which are so much alike, everywhere."
Yehuda Amichai
Yehuda Amichai
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Tuesday, August 9, 2005
beliefnet-daily inspiration
"There is no such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day."
~Alexander Woollcott~
Monday, August 8, 2005
Kahlil Gibran quote
"Much of your pain is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick self."
Sunday, August 7, 2005
Saturday, August 6, 2005
WHAT ELSE DID THE BASTARDS LIE ABOUT?
The evidence for the US Government having deliberately lied to the people of this nation to trick them into supporting a war of conquest is now overwhelming. The Downing Street Memos, the "Dodgy Dossier", the forged Nigerian "Yellow Cake" papers, Colin Powell's fraudulent presentation to the UN, .etc .etc .etc all establish a clear pattern of intentional deception.
The government lied to us all. The mainstream media helped them do it. So did Israel. Yes, all those necessary hundreds of people needed to promote the lie did all conspire to do exactly that. That is a fact, and it is time to accept it.
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whatREALLYhappened.com
The government lied to us all. The mainstream media helped them do it. So did Israel. Yes, all those necessary hundreds of people needed to promote the lie did all conspire to do exactly that. That is a fact, and it is time to accept it.
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whatREALLYhappened.com
Moment of silence as Hiroshima recalls bomb
Tens of thousands gather for memorial on 60th anniversary of attack
Updated: 10:05 a.m. ET Aug. 6, 2005
HIROSHIMA, Japan - Hiroshima marked the 60th anniversary Saturday of the first atomic bomb attack with prayers and water for the dead and a call by the city’s mayor for nuclear powers to abandon their arsenals and stop “jeopardizing human survival.”
Friday, August 5, 2005
Human rights can't be abandoned
London bombs
August 06, 2005
August 06, 2005
Commentary
By Bruce Houlder
LET the Home Secretary expel foreign nationals whose presence is not conducive to the public good. Asylum-seekers who use our soil as a platform to preach hatred should be turned away. Fast-tracking extradition in a manner consistent with due process is fine. Improving border security seemed sensible a long time ago. All this the Prime Minister now proposes.
LET the Home Secretary expel foreign nationals whose presence is not conducive to the public good. Asylum-seekers who use our soil as a platform to preach hatred should be turned away. Fast-tracking extradition in a manner consistent with due process is fine. Improving border security seemed sensible a long time ago. All this the Prime Minister now proposes.
BOMBINGS AT HIROSHIMA, NAGASAKI: 60 years later, many wonder -- were atomic blasts necessary?
It was required to end war, some say
August 5, 2005
August 5, 2005
BY JOSEPH COLEMAN
ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIROSHIMA, Japan -- Minoru Hataguchi gently opens a box and pulls out his father's corroded belt buckle. It's a haunting remnant of his father's final day when he was killed along with thousands in the atomic blast that wiped out Hiroshima.
"Of course, America used a huge amount of money to build the nuclear bomb, so they thought they should use it," said Hataguchi, director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. He was born shortly after Aug. 6, 1945, when the devastating bomb was dropped.
"Of course, America used a huge amount of money to build the nuclear bomb, so they thought they should use it," said Hataguchi, director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. He was born shortly after Aug. 6, 1945, when the devastating bomb was dropped.
Al-Qa'ida deputy warns of more bombings and blames Blair
By Kim Sengupta
05 August 2005
Al-Qa'ida has warned that Britain can expect more terrorist attacks because of the foreign policies pursued by Tony Blair.
Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden's deputy, insisted that the London suicide bombings were the direct result of the Prime Minister's decision to join the US-led invasion of Iraq. The statement, in a videotape broadcast by the Arab satellite channel al-Jazeera, was the first message from al-Qa'ida since the London blasts.
It came on a day that London had braced itself for more possible bombings, with 6,000 police patrolling the streets and transport system. The first person to be charged over the bombings, Ishmael Abdurahman, also appeared in court in London.
Zawahiri, speaking with a Kalashnikov next to him, said: "Blair's policies brought you destruction in central London and will bring you more destruction, God willing." He went on to promise attacks on Americans " that will make you forget the horrors you have seen in Vietnam".
Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden's deputy, insisted that the London suicide bombings were the direct result of the Prime Minister's decision to join the US-led invasion of Iraq. The statement, in a videotape broadcast by the Arab satellite channel al-Jazeera, was the first message from al-Qa'ida since the London blasts.
It came on a day that London had braced itself for more possible bombings, with 6,000 police patrolling the streets and transport system. The first person to be charged over the bombings, Ishmael Abdurahman, also appeared in court in London.
Zawahiri, speaking with a Kalashnikov next to him, said: "Blair's policies brought you destruction in central London and will bring you more destruction, God willing." He went on to promise attacks on Americans " that will make you forget the horrors you have seen in Vietnam".
CIO-Asia Article: Who Knows Whom, And Who Knows What?
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The Real Buddha Sits Within
"A gold Buddha can't get through a furnace, a wood Buddha can't get through a fire, and a clay Buddha can't get through water. The real Buddha sits within: enlightenment, nirvana, suchness, and Buddha-nature are all clothes sticking to the body."
Chao-chou
From "The Pocket Zen Reader," edited by Thomas Cleary, 1999. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Boston, www.shambhala.com.
PhotoChains: WHAT DO YOU Care4
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PhotoChains: Anti-War Protests and Signs
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Thursday, August 4, 2005
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Stewart's home confinement extended
Reports suggest celebrity homemaker violated terms of house arrest
NEW YORK - Lifestyle trendsetter Martha Stewart will spend three extra weeks under house arrest following reports that she violated terms of her home confinement by going to a yoga class and motoring around her estate in an off-road vehicle.
Stewart “has agreed to an extension of the terms of her home confinement until Aug. 31,” her lawyer, Walter Dellinger, said in a brief statement Wednesday.
He did not elaborate on why the house arrest had been extended and did not immediately respond to a telephone message seeking additional comment.
Stewart “has agreed to an extension of the terms of her home confinement until Aug. 31,” her lawyer, Walter Dellinger, said in a brief statement Wednesday.
He did not elaborate on why the house arrest had been extended and did not immediately respond to a telephone message seeking additional comment.
Rock the Vote
The Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most powerful pieces of legislation in the nation's history, enfranchised millions, enabling them to participate in the political process. But not everyone realizes that some of its key provisions are due to expire in 2007.
Rock the Vote will be working to ensure that the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act addresses threats facing minorities, low-income voters and young people. From Cali to the Carolinas, RTV helps young people understand and exercise their right to vote.
This Saturday, August 6th, is the 40th anniversary of Lyndon Johnson's signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and MSNBC is airing "The Law That Changed America," a commemorative documentary that will take a look at the then-revolutionary ideas that inspired the Act, the actual events that led to it and the people, both famous and unknown, who struggled to make it a reality.
"The Law That Changed America," which airs on Saturday night at 9pm EDT/6pm PDT, will also present individual stories of people, such as RTV Board member Chuck D, who have been empowered by the legislation and who work to expand and protect the right to vote for all Americans.
Time Warner Inc. and Court TV are also celebrating the Voting Rights Act anniversary with a panel this Thursday in New York City. The panel will feature Rock the Vote President Jehmu Greene along with leaders from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Southwest Voter Registration Project.
If you're in Atlanta, join the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and friends on Saturday at their "Keep the Vote Alive!" Pro-Democracy March & Rally. The march kicks off at 9:30am at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building. For more info, click here. http://action.rockthevote.org/ctt.asp?u=814548&l=7260
One blog created 'every second'
The blogosphere is continuing to grow, with a weblog created every second, according to blog trackers Technorati.
In its latest State of the Blogosphere report, it said the number of blogs it was tracking now stood at more than 14.2m blogs, up from 7.8m in March.
It suggests, on average, the number of blogs is doubling every five months.
Blogs, the homepages of the 21st Century, are free and easy to set up and use. They are popular with people who want to share thoughts online.
They allow for the instant publication of ideas and for interactive conversations, through comments, with friends or strangers.
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In its latest State of the Blogosphere report, it said the number of blogs it was tracking now stood at more than 14.2m blogs, up from 7.8m in March.
It suggests, on average, the number of blogs is doubling every five months.
Blogs, the homepages of the 21st Century, are free and easy to set up and use. They are popular with people who want to share thoughts online.
They allow for the instant publication of ideas and for interactive conversations, through comments, with friends or strangers.
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Three Days of Action for Peace and Justice in Washington, D.C.
Saturday, September 24 Massive March, Rally & Anti-war Fair Gather 11:00AM at the Washington Monument
Sun., Sept. 25 - Interfaith Service,
Grassroots Training Mon., Sept. 26 - Grassroots Lobby Day
and Mass Nonviolent Direct Action and Civil Disobedience
End the war! Join the movement for peace and justice.
Given the current political climate, these are critical times for us all to unite efforts on behalf of peace and justice everywhere.
United for Peace and Justice is a coalition of more than 1300 local and national groups throughout the United States who have joined together to oppose our government's policy of permanent warfare and empire-building.
It's time we end this war and bring the troops home. Sign up now and take action!
United for Peace and Justice is a coalition of more than 1300 local and national groups throughout the United States who have joined together to oppose our government's policy of permanent warfare and empire-building.
It's time we end this war and bring the troops home. Sign up now and take action!
Therapy Can Prevent Repeat Suicide Attempts
Short-Term Talk Therapy After Suicide Attempt May Save Lives
By Jennifer WarnerWebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MDon Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Aug. 2, 2005 -- Talking with a therapist about what triggers suicidal thoughts may prevent repeat suicide attempts in people who have previously attempted suicide.
A new study shows that a brief course of up to 10 sessions of talk therapy compared with standard treatment reduced the risk of subsequent suicide attempts by up to 50% in people treated in hospital emergency rooms for attempted suicide.
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Fighting Back Against Depression
Recognizing the Signs of Suicide
Depression Treatment: What Are the Options?
By Jennifer WarnerWebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MDon Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Aug. 2, 2005 -- Talking with a therapist about what triggers suicidal thoughts may prevent repeat suicide attempts in people who have previously attempted suicide.
A new study shows that a brief course of up to 10 sessions of talk therapy compared with standard treatment reduced the risk of subsequent suicide attempts by up to 50% in people treated in hospital emergency rooms for attempted suicide.
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More From WebMD
Fighting Back Against Depression
Recognizing the Signs of Suicide
Depression Treatment: What Are the Options?
Japanese develop 'female' android
By David Whitehouse Science editor, BBC News website
Professor Ishiguro (r) stresses the importance of appearance in his robots Japanese scientists have unveiled the most human-looking robot yet - a "female" android named Repliee Q1Expo.
She has flexible silicone for skin rather than hard plastic, and a number of sensors and motors to allow her to turn and react in a human-like manner.
She can flutter her eyelids and move her hands like a human. She even appears to breathe.
Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University says one day robots could fool us into believing they are human.
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Professor Ishiguro (r) stresses the importance of appearance in his robots Japanese scientists have unveiled the most human-looking robot yet - a "female" android named Repliee Q1Expo.
She has flexible silicone for skin rather than hard plastic, and a number of sensors and motors to allow her to turn and react in a human-like manner.
She can flutter her eyelids and move her hands like a human. She even appears to breathe.
Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University says one day robots could fool us into believing they are human.
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