Monthly Archives: August 2013
Why it’s called the ‘Stupid Party’ – ‘Congressman Doesn’t Believe White Collar Crime On Wall Street Exists’
He actually said – “For a criminal practice….there has to be a gun.”
‘There’s no such thing as financial crime, according to Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA)’.
‘At a town hall meeting in El Dorado Hills, California on Tuesday, a constituent asked McClintock for his “stance on Wall Street criminal practices.” The congressman responded, “Well first of all, for a criminal practice there has to be a gun. It’s pretty simple.”
From : http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2013/08/15/2471911/congressman-doesnt-believe-white-collar-crime-exists/
Trafficking in People
The organization Trafficking In People, or TIP, evaluates the progress of over 175 nations; progress towards eradicating human trafficking within its borders. Nations are ranked according to Tier’s.
Tier 1 is countries whose governments fully comply with the minimum standards of the TVPA. America is ranked Tier 1.
Tier 2 is countries whose government do not fully comply with the minimum stands. But they are making significant efforts to do so.
Tier 3 is countries whose governments do not fully comply with the minimum standards and are not making any efforts to do so.
Human slaves are victims and as such they need housing, food, and clothing. They need cash assistance, protection and safety.
Mental health care is needed for the victim and the family and friends. Excellent medical care and education and jobs are needed.
Often when victims are being held they are given drugs to make them compliant, so rehab may be what is needed to get them off of drugs and alcohol.
Many victims need legal assistance, nutritional counseling, and unwavering support and care.
International victims will need help possibly with language, repatriation help or immigration assistance and reunion with their families.
These people are not criminals, but they are victims. They were owned and they were made to do the things they did. They have been used and abused and they need a lot of love, acceptance, and support.
Let’s help all victims up!
This is why I am a feminist. Equality is for everyone.
Severe Human Trafficking is defined as the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provisioning , or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act, which is induced by force, fraud, or coercion or in which the person induced to perform such an act is a minor. The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provisioning or obtaining of a person for labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery.
1-888+3737+888 is the number to call if you think someone is being held against their wishes. If you ever meet someone who has been owned by another person, give them support, acceptance and no pity. Rejoice that they got out. But remember, if they are out, someone else is in the process of being taken.
No Such Thing As The President Being On Vacation. (Take Note Congress)
Important words from our President.
Lost
Carmelo Flores Laura not just the oldest person in the world, he’s the oldest ever documented
Well, I don’t want to live long
Why we are feminists
I am a proud feminist.
Nurturing Thusday: What Mama Told Me
Tracy Chapman is so good.
Soul:The Essential Element
A nurturing moment for you:
Center your attention on the flower of the sun while listening to this song of the soul.
Oh my mama told me
‘Cause she say she learned the hard way
She say she wanna spare the children
She say don’t give or sell your soul away
‘Cause all that you have is your soul
Well I was a pretty young girl once
I had dreams I had high hopes
I married a man he stole my heart away
He gave his love but what a high price I paid
All that you have is your soul
So don’t be tempted by the shiny apple
Don’t you eat of a bitter fruit
Hunger only for a taste of justice
Hunger only for a world of truth
‘Cause all that you have is your soul
Why was I such a young fool
Thought I’d…
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Peace Begins at Home
Costa Rica; Acrylic paint
by Barbara Mattio 2011
Many people talk about peace, write about peace, sing about peace and march about peace. This is all very wonderful, however, how does it actually start? What is the germ of peace that gets planted that makes people want to work for peace?
I believe that the desire for peace is within our souls at birth and it is a desire that cell memory carries. Every cell of every organ is imprinted with peace. I am not going to address those people like Hitler or Ted Bundy. That is another discussion.
As we grow into childhood and adulthood, we develop thoughts. Some thoughts are good and some are not so good. Some are evil even. Thoughts have energy and as we “think” the good thoughts go out into the Universe and bring good energy and vibrations. Evil ones or bad ones work the same. This is why affirmations and positive thinking are so important.
If I tell myself that I am stupid or ugly every day, I will begin to believe it. That negativity will effect myself and everything around me. So it is vital to watch your thoughts. If you have a negative one, replace it with a positive one. Practicing gratitude everyday is also creating positive thoughts. Thoughts go out into this world and can affect nature, plants, trees, animals, insects, even our water. Studies have been done and the results are remarkable. You may want to look at my blogs from last year.
Once we begin to watch our thoughts and keep them positive as much as possible, then the cell memories have the ability to grow and thrive. Peace begins to fill us and as we are filled, peace emanates from our beings and people can feel the peace when they are around us. The opposite is also true. As we feel positive about people and life, we begin to feel like doing things that help others. Perhaps volunteer work. Perhaps joining a Peace organization. You begin to bring peace to others and your actions and words bring peace in your life. The ripple starts with you and moves outward until neighborhoods, cities, counties and countries feel more peaceful. Now if half of the people on our planet would start with positive thoughts, can you imagine the difference this would make in the world?
Try it. Creating peace is free and feels wonderful.
Iranian cheetahs need more space
This will amaze you
This 2019 video is called Cheetahs – High-speed hunters of the savannah.
From Wildlife Extra:
Iranian cheetahs need large and secure reserves to ensure their survival
Study reveals that cheetahs struggle to survive in small and fragmented reserves
August 2013. According to a recent investigation, Asiatic cheetahs that have the largest ranges normally live longer than cheetahs with restricted ranges.
Analysis of more than 100 cheetah individuals recorded during past decade in Iran indicates that a reserves’ size and integrity can contribute to better survival rates of the critically endangeredAsiatic cheetahs in Iran.
Kavir, Turan and Naybandan are the most important large sites for the cheetahs in the country. However, in contrast, cheetahs occurring within smaller areas have been recorded on camera traps for shorter periods, normally less than two years. The maximum known presence of a cheetah in smaller areas is around three years.
Cover large distances
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