Harnessing the power of wind off the coast of Cape Cod was the vision business owner Jim Gordon had in mind to provide renewable clean energy to the New England area. And in 2001, Gordon and his independent power company, Energy Management Inc., pursued the idea of converting solar energy into mechanical power and Cape […]
Archive for February, 2013
Cape Wind Still Hopeful to Construct America’s First Wind Farm
It’s Tar Sands, Not Just the Pipeline, that Threaten the Climate
The same day that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was promising a “fair and transparent” review of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Alberta, Canada, to the Texas Gulf Coast, the CEO of the company building that pipeline, TransCanada’s Russ Girling, was reported as saying that his company’s “Plan A” was finishing a different pipeline that would take […]
India: Growing Inequality and Destructive Development
Upon a foundation of deep spirituality and philosophical treasures, proclaiming unity, justice and service, New India, horns honking in violation of the good; is racing, no time to spare towards the Alter of Materiality and Market Fundamentalism. Under the careful guidance of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) The Indian government has […]
U.S. Security Establishment Increasingly Worried about Climate Change
More than three dozen national security officials, members of Congress and military leaders are warning of the threat climate change poses to U.S. national security, the latest in an indicator that U.S. intelligence and national security circles are increasingly worried about a warming planet. In a new bipartisan open letter, they stress the need for urgent […]
Israel wields Bible’s soft power as far afield as Brazil
Israel is ramping up its outreach to the growing numbers of evangelical Christians, particularly in the Global South, in order to build popular support for state policies. news.yahoo.com On a crisp winter morning in Jerusalem, a group of American Christian leaders with Bibles under their arms walk the hilltop where many believe King David first established the Jewish capital some […]
State of the Union With Israel Address
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Lest We Forget…
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Israel detains over 300 Palestinians in February alone
Israel detained 382 Palestinians from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in February including deceased Arafat Jaradat, three parliamentarians and ten women, a report has said. The report issued by AHRAR for Prisoners Studies showed that 376 detainees from the West Bank and six from the Gaza Strip. According to the report, […]
Livni is being used to polish Netanyahu’s image
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was keen to draw attention to his success in incorporating the Movement Party, led by former Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, in his latest coalition government. This keenness is not aimed at putting pressure on the other parties trying to impose further conditions on him in order to join his government, […]
Palestinians call for athletes to boycott Israel’s marathon
The Palestinian Liberation organisation (PLO) on Thursday called for athletes to boycott the 2013 Israeli marathon in Jerusalem calling it “a racist event which alludes to occupied Jerusalem being the undivided capital of Israel.” Thousands are expected to take part in the marathon which is scheduled to take place on Friday. It will kick […]
Ghannouchi: Al-Nahda agreed to neutralize key ministries in Tunisia
The leader of the al-Nahda Movement, Rached Ghannouchi, stated on Wednesday that the movement has given up sovereign ministries within the Tunisian government currently being formed. It has been agreed that these ministries will be run by independents in accordance with key requirement of the political class. Ghannouchi told Radio Kalima- Tunisia, “We have […]
Palestine Spring in the making?
A third Palestinian uprising is simmering slowly, fuelled by the denigrating policies of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. With the chances for a political resolution steadily diminishing, and lacking other options, the conditions are ripe for a new Palestinian Intifada. While the Palestinian leadership has repeatedly committed to a peaceful settlement, Israeli governments in parallel […]
Ben Fulford’s Update for Feb 26th
American Kabuki posted this, along with the following comment. Looks like there’s a whole lotta posturing going on in the world. Please don’t assume I endorse the views of people Ben interviews, but they are indicative of the mindsets of the people who presume to rule the human race. -AK Is March going to be […]
New COBRA Conferences Around the World [video]
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Kanye West Taylor Swift: Kanye slams Taylor, Justin Timberlake (Video)
Is there another Kanye West Taylor Swift beef brewing in 2013? It’s possible, at least if you go by Kanye’s latest remarks. During his performance at the Hammersmith Apollo, Kanye went on yet another famous rant, this time taking shots at Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift, and even going on to bash rappers who sell […]
Jimmy Kimmel and Morrissey feud over ‘Duck Dynasty’ boycott
Jimmy Kimmel and Morrissey are in a fight! While Kimmel took to his show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to poke fun at the famously dismal singer, Morrissey came out with a scathing statement about Kimmel and his show on Wednesday which only fueled the flames of this latest celebrity feud. Jimmy Kimmel took to his show […]
‘Bachelor’ Sean Lowe offered his sister sperm to start a family?
“Bachelor” star Sean Lowe comes across as a sweet guy who just wants to find the wife for his future and his best friend, but it appears that he is much more than that. Fans have met Sean’s sister on the show as he flew her out to meet Tierra before deciding to send her […]
Nikon D7000 vs. D7100, which should I buy?
Last week, Nikon announced the D7100, the long-awaited successor to the popular and groundbreaking D7000, which hit the market in 2010 and shattered many barriers in performance for a camera in its price class and target market: advanced amateurs. Well, with a new camera on the horizon, a question arises: how much better is the […]
Comedian Joan Rivers cracks fat jokes about Adele and then insults the Holocaust
According to Entertainment on Today, Feb. 27, comedian Joan Rivers is being criticized for fat jokes concerning singer Adele and for Holocaust jokes, which is a bit strange as the “Fashion Police” star is Jewish. Joan Rivers appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman” on Tuesday night and talked about Adele at the 85th Academy […]
Caterpillar to cut 1,400 jobs in Belgium
Both management and trade unions made the announcement on Thursday. Caterpillar CEO Nicolas Polutnik said the cuts, including 1,100 workers and 300 office staff, are aimed to keep the plant open and operational beyond 2015. The factory’s about 4,000 workers produce hydraulic excavators and loaders as well as manufacturing and assembling engines and parts […]