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We are all familiar with this present financial crisis which began in 2008. Most people have heard that this event is “unprecedented” except for the Great Depression of the 1930s. This is largely nonsense. .... Today is just a variation on the same old theme—played particularly loudly. Here are the true stories of how freedom in money and banking were lost in America.

The ecological services provided by urban trees are often overlooked, the study says Continue reading the main story Related Stories Urban tree planting plan launched Calls to green 'concrete jungle' Urban trees 'aid migrating birds' Plants in cities and towns make a major contribution towards removing carbon from the atmosphere, a study suggests. The authors say the research is the first of its kind in Europe to quantify how much carbon is stored within this urban vegetation. They add that the data are vital because local authorities are key in helping the UK reach its target of cutting CO2 emissions...

This is clever!!!!!!! You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on... If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, 'Who's on First?' might have turned out something like this: COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT ABBOTT: Super Duper Computer Store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: No, the...

Apple's Biggest Fear By: David Sterman Staff Writer StreetAuthority Published: July 13, 2010 In the land of consumer technology, it's hard to stay as the king of the hill. Two decades ago, Sony (NYSE: SNE) ruled the roost, with its hot-selling Walkmans and Trinitron TVs. About a decade ago, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) looked poised to dominate the global cell phone market, and more recently, Motorola's (NYSE: MOT) RAZR set that company up for a long-term run as a consumer favorite. All those companies can now be seen in Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL) rear-view mirror. With each passing year, Apple's brand only...

   This "Letter of Apology" was written by Lieutenant General Chuck Pitman, US Marine Corps, Retired:      For good and ill, the Iraqi prisoner abuse mess will remain an issue. On the one hand, right thinking Americans will abhor the stupidity of the actions while on the other hand, political glee will take control and fashion this minor event into some modern day massacre.    I humbly offer my opinion here:    I am sorry that the last seven times we Americans took up arms and sacrificed the blood of our youth, it was in the defense of Muslims...

This article was posted earlier but I think it bears repeating as it speaks directly to the "Why?" of the matter. This was all planned and organized right down to the false announcement of the Gore win in Florida. The Voter News Service thing is just a front to take the heat off the mainstream press and they used the well-worn, "Ooops, a bureaucratic snafu" excuse again. Enjoy the article. Source: NewsMax Published: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000 Author: Daniel McAdams * * * McAdams has observed elections in Central and Eastern Europe for the British Helsinki Human Rights Group. He ...

Forget Gore - Liberals Should Vote for Nader Molly Ivins Oct. 26, 2000 AUSTIN, Texas - As Gen. George Patton said of war, "God help me, but I love it so." I realize that the only people in America having a good time right now are political reporters, but we haven't had this much fun since Grandpa fell in the fish pond. What could be more exciting than David Broder and Tom Oliphant trading thoughts on whether a heavy black voter turnout in north Florida will make all the difference? OK, Nader voters. Let's talk. I'm voting for Ralph. I'm ...

Below is a list of a few things that have happened during the last 10 years which I think have a common thread leading to where we are today. The facts can easily be fleshed out using Alamo Girls' DSL and Jolly's China research and compilation. You may wish to comment or add your own important events.Hillary Clinton's college professor and mentor was a communist who wrote a how-to book on communists propaganda. Bill Clinton was a portage of William Fulbright and visited the Soviet Union while in Europe. He married Hillary after he returned and they moved to Arkansas ...

Yesterday, Rush, you said on your show that your spies on FR have advised you that the Keyes supporters here are very angry with you and have planned some sort of retribution. From my year and a half observation here, I would say you probably have no more loyal followers than the majority of FR frequenters? After all, the appeal of FR is the same as the appeal of the Rush Limbaugh Show, a gathering place for those of like-minded conservatism. Rush, you have much experience with "seminar" callers, those who wish to disrupt and discredit you and who have ...

There have been many threads about gun control and the positions of GWB and others. If you want to read something that makes you say, "That's exactly the way I feel!!" Read this! Second Amendment Rights I am a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment. The 2nd Amendment is still in the Constitution of the United States, contrary to what some elites would like us to believe. And the 2nd Amendment was not put into the Constitution by the Founders merely to allow us to intimidate burglars, or hunt rabbits to our hearts' content. This is not to say that ...

THIRD PARTIES CAN'T WIN Bruce Bartlett, senior fellow, National Center for Policy Analysis, says that third party efforts are wasting their time if their goal actually is to elect a president. That is basically guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, which requires an absolute majority in the Electoral College or, failing that, a majority of state delegations to the House of Representatives. Recently, the Reform Party convention brought together activists from across the ideological spectrum yearning for an alternative to the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. Recent polling indicates that 57% of Americans want a viable third party, indicating broad ...