Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Families of Aurora shooting victims say fund money going to nonprofits
Survivors and families of victims of the Aurora, Colo., movie massacre are demanding that the more than $5 million raised in donations go directly to them and not to nonprofit groups.
Some of the money collected from the Aurora Victim Relief Fund has been doled out to families of the 12 killed and to the 58 injured in the July 20 shooting, which came during a midnight showing of the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises." But some of the parties came forward on Tuesday with claims that the money was not going to those it was promised to.
“I am certain that the public intended 100 percent of those donations to go to the families of victims."
"We are here because we want the public to know what's been going on behind the scenes," Tom Teves, whose son Alex was killed and who now serves as a spokesman for a group of families. “I am certain that the public intended 100 percent of those donations to go to the families of victims, and to use that money to help the healing process. Unfortunately, that does not appear to be the case."
Teves added that of the more than $5 million collected, the first payout went to non-profit groups. He said families were told that no money would go directly to victims — a stark contrast from what they were originally told.
On Aug. 17, The 7/20 Recovery Committee, a group of government officials and community organizations tasked with distributing the remaining $4.6 million, said it had distributed
Limit engineered crops' spread, panel says
A government advisory panel reached a rough consensus Tuesday that growers of genetically engineered crops should try to contain the spread of their genes to organic crops.
But the panel refused to set a threshold level for contamination as would be required by Proposition 37, a California ballot initiative calling for labeling of genetically engineered food.
The panel also refused to hold biotechnology companies that make genetically engineered seeds, including Monsanto, Dupont and Syngenta, responsible for contamination.
Instead, the panel will vote by Nov. 8 on a recommendation to use taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance to encourage farmers to corral the genes and compensate organic farmers whose crops are contaminated by drifting pollen, accidental mixing or other gene "leaks."
Biotech represented
Genetically engineered crops are also known as genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. They entail the insertion or deletion of genes, often from different species, into a plant to produce a desired trait, most commonly resistance to insects and herbicides.
The Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, included representatives of the organic and biotech industries.
Prop. 37 would permit no more than 0.5 percent contamination of foods by genetically engineered material before requiring a label. After 2019, the initiative would require zero contamination, but organically certified foods would be exempt.
The panel considered a 0.9 percent contamination threshold, roughly the level accepted in most export markets, but rejected it as too specific.
USDA's organic certification does not permit
But the panel refused to set a threshold level for contamination as would be required by Proposition 37, a California ballot initiative calling for labeling of genetically engineered food.
The panel also refused to hold biotechnology companies that make genetically engineered seeds, including Monsanto, Dupont and Syngenta, responsible for contamination.
Instead, the panel will vote by Nov. 8 on a recommendation to use taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance to encourage farmers to corral the genes and compensate organic farmers whose crops are contaminated by drifting pollen, accidental mixing or other gene "leaks."
Biotech represented
Genetically engineered crops are also known as genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. They entail the insertion or deletion of genes, often from different species, into a plant to produce a desired trait, most commonly resistance to insects and herbicides.
The Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, included representatives of the organic and biotech industries.
Prop. 37 would permit no more than 0.5 percent contamination of foods by genetically engineered material before requiring a label. After 2019, the initiative would require zero contamination, but organically certified foods would be exempt.
The panel considered a 0.9 percent contamination threshold, roughly the level accepted in most export markets, but rejected it as too specific.
USDA's organic certification does not permit
Bolivian Police Seize 2 Tons of Uranium
Lol Yeah I'm sure you wanted to read this one.
Bolivian police on Tuesday confiscated two tons of uranium that was being stored at a building in central La Paz located near the U.S. and Spanish embassies.
Four people, all of them Bolivian nationals, were arrested while they were transferring the uranium from one vehicle to another, Deputy Interior Minister Jorge Perez said.
The radioactive material was in sacks of jute and nylon, he said.
Since Bolivia does not produce uranium, Perez said, authorities assume the consignment originated in either of two neighboring countries that do: Brazil or Chile.
The commander of the elite police unit that
UC rejects anti-Semitism resolution
The University of California says it won't support a resolution condemning anti-Semitism on campus - approved unanimously by the state Assembly on Tuesday - because the resolution says "no public resources will be allowed to be used for any anti-Semitic or any intolerant agitation."
"We think it's problematic because of First Amendment concerns," said Steve Montiel, a UC spokesman.
The nonbinding resolution, says, in effect, that UC and other public universities should ban activity that could be interpreted as intolerant or anti-Semitic, including certain demonstrations, from taking place anywhere on its property.
The move is the latest chapter in a debate that arose this summer over whether students create an intolerable, anti-Semitic environment by staging annual, anti-Israel protests mimicking Israeli guards questioning Palestinians.
The Assembly resolution pitches lawmakers into
"We think it's problematic because of First Amendment concerns," said Steve Montiel, a UC spokesman.
The nonbinding resolution, says, in effect, that UC and other public universities should ban activity that could be interpreted as intolerant or anti-Semitic, including certain demonstrations, from taking place anywhere on its property.
The move is the latest chapter in a debate that arose this summer over whether students create an intolerable, anti-Semitic environment by staging annual, anti-Israel protests mimicking Israeli guards questioning Palestinians.
The Assembly resolution pitches lawmakers into
UC rejects anti-Semitism resolution
http://www.sfgate.com/education/article/UC-rejects-anti-Semitism-resolution-3822759.php
The University of California says it won't support a resolution condemning anti-Semitism on campus - approved unanimously by the state Assembly on Tuesday - because the resolution says "no public resources will be allowed to be used for any anti-Semitic or any intolerant agitation."
"We think it's problematic because of First Amendment concerns," said Steve Montiel, a UC spokesman.
The nonbinding resolution, says, in effect, that UC and other public universities should ban activity that could be interpreted as intolerant or anti-Semitic, including certain demonstrations, from taking place anywhere on its property.
The move is the latest chapter in a debate that arose this summer over whether students create an intolerable, anti-Semitic environment by staging annual, anti-Israel protests mimicking Israeli guards questioning Palestinians.
The Assembly resolution pitches lawmakers into
Ah what an aggravation day.
I had my own story written on the Bayou Corne sinkhole and the hurricane and it was pretty damned good if I do say so myself, but naturally an error occurred (like what else is new) and flushed it all the way (no Drano required) down the toilet.
So I'm going to just do my usual of wire stringing for a day or two until I figure out whats up. Working for waste sucks lol
Damn has this house ever changed since I've been gone.
So the regularly scheduled programing is due to resume shortly, or as soon as I have finished a cup of coffee and cooled off, which ever comes sooner. lol
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Biker chain Dude
No I can’t see the look
But you need the link
What is up with that
Keep it up lol
And we’re gonna demote you right down to
Junior Space Cadet
We’re taking bets on how long it takes you to get your babysitters badge
I can’t decide
The nurse kind of distorts the outline of the picture
Are you taking your turn on point in the middle of the night
Or did you hire someone to do it for you?
I hope not
Bonds are built that way that no other time can replace
Think about it
No I can’t see the look
But you need the link
What is up with that
Keep it up lol
And we’re gonna demote you right down to
Junior Space Cadet
We’re taking bets on how long it takes you to get your babysitters badge
I can’t decide
The nurse kind of distorts the outline of the picture
Are you taking your turn on point in the middle of the night
Or did you hire someone to do it for you?
I hope not
Bonds are built that way that no other time can replace
Think about it
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Socialism Gone Apeshit: Obama Wants To Use Proceeds From $20 Billion Fraudclosure Settlement To Reduce Underwater Mortgages
http://www.zerohedge.com/article/socialism-gone-apeshit-obama-wants-use-proceeds-20-billion-fraudclosure-settlement-reduce-un
Oh it's believable Tyler, it's called a setup.
MERS crapped out, you can't use it to foreclose according to them.
This is the banks way of getting that John Hancock back on a wet note.
I' can't believe you slipped on that one lol, but then again yes I can.
I think the audacity of the proposal shocks the crap out of you so bad that the mind is just stunned.
America don't be stupid, you have them by the nutsack
Now just squeeze.
The banks are paralyzed and can't do a damned thing unless you allow them to.
Oh it's believable Tyler, it's called a setup.
MERS crapped out, you can't use it to foreclose according to them.
This is the banks way of getting that John Hancock back on a wet note.
I' can't believe you slipped on that one lol, but then again yes I can.
I think the audacity of the proposal shocks the crap out of you so bad that the mind is just stunned.
America don't be stupid, you have them by the nutsack
Now just squeeze.
The banks are paralyzed and can't do a damned thing unless you allow them to.
Ever wonder why the banks have been stowing away cash as if in anticipation of a torrential rainy day? Well, it just started pouring. According to the WSJ: "The Obama administration is trying to push through a settlement over mortgage-servicing breakdowns that could force America's largest banks to pay for reductions in loan principal worth billions of dollars…Terms of the administration's proposal include a commitment from mortgage servicers to reduce the loan balances of troubled borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth, people familiar with the matter said. The cost of those writedowns won't be borne by investors who purchased mortgage-backed securities, these people said…some state attorneys general and federal agencies are pushing for banks to pay more than $20 billion in civil fines or to fund a comparable amount of loan modifications for distressed borrowers…Regulators are looking at up to 14 servicers that could be a party to the settlement…Banks would also have to reduce second-lien mortgages when first mortgages are modified…Under the administration's proposed settlement, banks would have to bear the cost of all writedowns rather than passing them on to other investors. The settlement proposal focuses on pushing servicers who mishandled foreclosure procedures to eat losses, by writing down loans that they service on behalf of clients. Those clients include mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as investors in loans that were securitized by Wall Street firms.” In other words, we have just reached the pinnacle of banana republic socialist insanity. In one fell swoop the teleprompter will not only grant reprieve to the banks for decades of fraudulent mortgage activity, but undercapitalize themselves and have them at risk for another liquidity run, which would of course mean another record multi-trillion taxpayer bailout. And the worst case: the 10 million or whatever underwater mortgages will get an average reduction of $2000 each. This is unfuckingbelieveable!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Critics: Some justice courts just interested in collecting fines
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=14248165
Something just like this started the rioting in Tunisia.
Being denied the rights to support your family.
This woman was actually jailed for it
It was a shocking experience for Dena Long-Christensen, sitting in a cell in the Salt Lake County Jail for nearly two weeks among people charged with serious crimes.
Her cellmate, for example, was spending time on charges of aggravated assault. Long-Christensen's crime? Selling flower baskets from her home.
Something just like this started the rioting in Tunisia.
Being denied the rights to support your family.
This woman was actually jailed for it
It was a shocking experience for Dena Long-Christensen, sitting in a cell in the Salt Lake County Jail for nearly two weeks among people charged with serious crimes.
Her cellmate, for example, was spending time on charges of aggravated assault. Long-Christensen's crime? Selling flower baskets from her home.
The "affects" of global warming?
The "affects" of global warming?
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http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...c 07a0a310729
Just how connected are "we" kids?
NM,UT,CA,TX, are all having electrical and natural gas problems.
Is this the cause of it?
Remember that neighborhood that blew up last Sept in CA?
How far does the flow go?
Check it out Mexico was gonna help us, but now they can't, due to their own needs
Calif. utility told to cut gas pipeline pressureshttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110203/...ne_explosion_3
California regulators have ordered Pacific Gas - Electric Co. to lower the pressure on some natural gas pipelines in heavily populated areas to 20 percent below their maximum thresholds
The company also acknowledged it had intentionally increased the pressure on a dozen pipelines temporarily, in some cases going above the limit "by a few pounds."
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http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...c 07a0a310729
Just how connected are "we" kids?
NM,UT,CA,TX, are all having electrical and natural gas problems.
Is this the cause of it?
Remember that neighborhood that blew up last Sept in CA?
How far does the flow go?
Check it out Mexico was gonna help us, but now they can't, due to their own needs
Calif. utility told to cut gas pipeline pressureshttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110203/...ne_explosion_3
California regulators have ordered Pacific Gas - Electric Co. to lower the pressure on some natural gas pipelines in heavily populated areas to 20 percent below their maximum thresholds
The company also acknowledged it had intentionally increased the pressure on a dozen pipelines temporarily, in some cases going above the limit "by a few pounds."
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