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A New Concept: Open Source Hardware
Seeded on Tue Nov 8, 2011 7:34 PM EST (Ted.com)
The Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) is a modular, DIY, low-cost, high-performance platform that allows for the easy fabrication of the 50 differentIndustrial Machines that it takes to build a small, sustainable civilization with modern comforts.
Did a Harvard Economics Class Cause the Financial Crisis?
Seeded on Tue Nov 8, 2011 12:17 AM EST (good.is)
"Harvard students will not do that anymore. We will use our education for good, and not for personal gain at the expense of millions."
New Louisana Law Bans Cash Transactions
Seeded on Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:50 PM EDT (www.brasschecktv.com)
Well, someone's finally gone completely off the deep end. State Representative Rickey Hardy, Dist. 44, Louisianna, authored a bill that makes using CASH illegal for transactions involving second-hand goods. Here's an excerpt of the article written by attorney Thad D.
Obama: Take The New Deal #OffTheTable
Seeded on Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:15 PM EDT (www.other98.com)
The Other98% presents a short video explaining the facts about social security and the attempt to gut one of the most successful government programs ever created.
An Indelible Image of Courage and Hope in the Face of Hate
Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:34 AM EDT
“The ultimate weakness of violence is that it begets more violence. With violence, you can murder the hater but you just increase the hate. Hate cannot drive out hate. Darkness cannot drive out darkness.
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What's Behind the Poltical Scuffle Over Light Bulbs?
Seeded on Tue Aug 23, 2011 1:50 AM EDT (www.clarkhoward.com)
The true cost of a bulb is not the purchase price, but the cost of the energy it burns over time. Financial expert Clark Howard explains the facts behind light bulb choices and the new government mandates involved.
Wells Fargo testing $3 monthly fee on debit cards | www.clarkhoward.com
Seeded on Tue Aug 23, 2011 1:34 AM EDT (www.clarkhoward.com)
Financial expert Clark Howard warns of a new fee being tested by Wells Fargo. If the test goes in their favor Wells Fargo intends to implement a new fee on the use of debit cards. It's YOUR money. But they intend to charge you for using it.
Americans Elect 2012 | Creating True Democracy
Seeded on Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:46 PM EDT (americanselect.org)
Elliot Ackerman of the new organization Americans Elect describes a new way for all Americans to DIRECTLY elect a Presidential and Vice Presidential candidate for the 2012 election.
Daily Kos: Conservative group admits to sending Wisconsin voters absentee ballots with late filing dates
Seeded on Tue Aug 2, 2011 8:44 PM EDT (Daily Kos)
The Wisconsin Democratic Party is asking the U.S.
Your Strawberries: Contaminated with "one of the most toxic chemicals on earth"
Seeded on Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:16 PM EDT (Pesticide Action Network)
California has approved a dangerous new pesticide, Methyl Iodide, being pushed aggressively by its manufacturer, Arysta LifeScience Corporation, which will shortly be sprayed onto strawberry crops unless Gov.
Green America: Stand Up to Big Plastic
Seeded on Wed May 18, 2011 8:15 PM EDT (GreenAmerica.org)
A lawsuit making its way through the U.S. Circuit Court in South Carolina targets California-based reusable-bag manufacturer ChicoBag. Led again by Hilex Poly (along with Superbag Operating Ltd.
FCC Commissioner Cashes in at Your Expense | Save the Internet
Seeded on Fri May 13, 2011 2:39 PM EDT (Free Press presents savetheinternet.com)
Commissioner Baker's move to Comcast comes less than four months after she voted to approve the cable giant's takeover of NBC Universal.
Maher: Obama is ‘one black ninja gangster president’ | Raw Replay
Seeded on Mon May 9, 2011 9:11 PM EDT (Raw Story)
Bill Maher tells it like he sees it.
Anti-union push in FAA reauthorization gets help from Delta
Seeded on Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:12 PM EDT (Daily Kos)
Another attempt to weaken unions is afoot. Next week congress votes to re-authorize the FAA and plans to include a provision that says that in any union election any member who does not actually vote will be counted as a "No" vote.
Earth Hour 2011
Seeded on Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:19 AM EDT (earthhour.org)
At 8:30 PM on Saturday 26th March 2011, lights will switch off around the globe for Earth Hour and people will commit to actions that go beyond the hour.
Ellsberg, 100 Anti-War Demonstrators Arrested at White House
Seeded on Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:42 AM EDT (Reader Supported News)
More than 100 anti-war protesters, including the man who leaked the Pentagon Papers, were arrested outside the White House in demonstrations marking the eighth anniversary of the US-led war in Iraq. Hundreds of protesters attended the rally and marched around the White House, bu …
An Active Remembrance
Seeded on Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:18 PM EDT (http://www.pjalliance.org/article.aspx?ID=651&)
With the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire coming up next Friday the Progressive Jewish Alliance has put together some materials that commemorate this tragic event and invites you to discover your own connection to a dark chapter in our country's history.
The Few, The Voters
Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:12 PM EST
Local elections are generally poorly attended. It’s been difficult to get people to understand just how local politics affects their lives. This Letter To The Editor appeared in today’s Opinion section of the Los Angeles Times and it states the case beautifully:
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A Chink in the Wall: Measure H Passes in Los Angeles Election. Finally! A Reason for Hope.
Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:56 AM EST
In the face of the massive, ongoing power-grab by the right-wing conservatives in the service of their corporate masters there has been little to cheer about in recent months.
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A View From Elsewhere: Perception, Sarcasm and Other Matters
Tue Mar 1, 2011 9:39 PM EST
My last post titled “Are You Sick Of Highly Paid Teachers?” generated quite a bit of buzz. At last count 122 comments
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Clown Proves Fit For Congress - They got it right in Brazil
Sat Feb 26, 2011 3:24 PM EST
From today's Los Angeles Times via the Associated Press: "The clown who had to prove he could read and write before taking his seat in Congress will be a member of a commission overseeing education and culture.
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The Koch Brothers and Scott Walker are Playing Games with our Democracy
Seeded on Sat Feb 26, 2011 3:53 AM EST (http://other98%.com)
Click over to to see an infographic detailing how the money flows from the Koch Brothers to Governor Scott Walker.
Are You Sick of Highly Paid Teachers?
Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:45 PM EST
I couldn't have said it better so I'm quoting a recent post by Meredith Menden: Are you sick of highly paid teachers?
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Priveledge Has It's Membership
Seeded on Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:04 PM EST (http://republicorp.us/)
Parody? Well, THIS piece may be but it represents an all-too-true reality going on right under our noses.
Russell Simmons
Seeded on Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:47 AM EST (The Huffington Post)
One of our most successful entrepreneurs explains why we must change our business model. Consciousness and connectedness must be the bottom line. Business as usual based on short-term personal gain will lead to our destruction.
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"Harvard students will not do that anymore. We will use our education for good, and not for personal gain at the expense of millions."
- New Louisana Law Bans Cash Transactions
Well, someone's finally gone completely off the deep end. State Representative Rickey Hardy, Dist. 44, Louisianna, authored a bill that makes using CASH illegal for transactions involving second-hand goods. Here's an excerpt of the article written by attorney Thad D.
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