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the future of sustainable agriculture is on the line here (not to mention long term effects on the people and animals that ingest GE foods), I don't think thats an over reaction >.< but yeah GE corn or organic, the can still costs about the same

people who aren't paying attention in a predators habitat deserve to be eaten.

we'll be there for a while considering there is no reasonable exit strategy but of course that was obvious from the surge Even if a democrat takes office we 'can't' just load em up and roll outta there.

article SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) -- Lab workers began taking DNA samples Monday from the more than 400 children in state custody since a raid on a polygamist compound more than two weeks ago. Officials hope the samples, to be taken by cheek swabs from the children and their parents, will help sort out the confusing family relationships in a convoluted custody case that has strained the resources of the child welfare system and the courts. The testing is being conducted in the San Angelo Coliseum, where most of the children have been held since last week. Judge Barbara Walther ordered the tests at the request of state officials, who have complained that members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have continually changed their names, possibly lied about their ages and sometimes had difficulty naming their relatives. Watch why the state is keeping the kids » The process will likely take about half an hour per sample because of the paperwork and care needed to avoid contamination, said Darrell Azar, a spokesman for Child Protective Services. The tests could take three or four days to be completed. A certain number of DNA markers -- segments of the DNA with specific genetic characteristics -- are tested to determine whether two people are related. If any uncertainties arise, analysts test additional markers. Three male members of the sect said in an interview aired on CBS's "Early Show" Monday that they would cooperate in DNA testing if it would help them get the children back. "Whatever we need to do to get them back in their peaceful homes," a man identified only as Rulan said. State prosecutors have argued that the FLDS church encourages underage marriages and births, subjecting children to sexual abuse or the imminent risk of abuse. "Rulan" said sect members are reconsidering whether girls under 18 should have sex with adult men. "Many of us perhaps were not even aware of such a law," he said. "And we do reconsider, yes. We teach our children to abide the law." When the DNA sampling is completed, state officials will begin to relocate some of the 416 children staying at the coliseum and will separate the children younger than 4 years from adult mothers. Officials say family relationships in the sect can be confusing to outsiders because the children of more than one wife live in the same household. The children identify all the women in the house as their mothers, and if a father leaves the community, children and mothers are reassigned to another man, a child welfare investigator testified during a hearing last week. don't give them back their children to abuse kill them all :kame:

May have been looking for lunch, but breakfast turned out to be his last By Mike Celizic TODAYShow.com contributor updated 9:32 a.m. ET, Wed., April. 23, 2008 You’ve heard about the 800-pound gorilla in the living room. How about a 230-pound alligator in your kitchen? “You’re used to seeing them, you’re just not used to seeing them in your kitchen,” Sandie Frosti told TODAY’s Meredith Vieira Wednesday in New York. But that’s exactly where she found an 8-foot, 8-inch gator Monday night in her Oldsmar, Fla., home. yadayada and The alligator was taken away and destroyed lest it resume a career of breaking-and-entering. “Usually, they’re more afraid of you than you are of the alligator,” Frosti explained to Vieira. “But once they go in your home, they’re not afraid of you anymore.” was that really necessary? what a load of shit. basically she was 'too big' to be released back into the wild. did they even bother to ask ANY zoo to take her? doubt it. Shit like this makes me want to shoot humans in the fucking face

Next president will inherit steadfast military defenders of Bush's policies WASHINGTON - President Bush is promoting his top Iraq commander, Army Gen. David Petraeus, and replacing him with the general’s recent deputy, keeping the United States on its war course and handing the next president a pair of combat-tested commanders who have relentlessly defended Bush’s strategies. yeah and blah blah blah fuck I feel sorry for us

article While scientific progress on molecular biology has a great potential to increase our understanding of nature and provide new medical tools, it should not be used as justification to turn the environment into a giant genetic experiment by commercial interests. The biodiversity and environmental integrity of the world's food supply is too important to our survival to be put at risk. Genetic engineering enables scientists to create plants, animals and micro-organisms by manipulating genes in a way that does not occur naturally. These genetically modified organisms (GMO) can spread through nature and interbreed with natural organisms, thereby contaminating non 'GE' environments and future generations in an unforeseeable and uncontrollable way. Their release is 'genetic pollution' and is a major threat because GMOs cannot be recalled once released into the environment. Because of commercial interests, the public is being denied the right to know about GE ingredients in the food chain, and therefore losing the right to avoid them despite the presence of labelling laws in certain countries. Biological diversity must be protected and respected as the global heritage of humankind, and one of our world's fundamental keys to survival. Governments are attempting to address the threat of GE with international regulations such as the Biosafety Protocol. We believe: GMOs should not be released into the environment as there is not adequate scientific understanding of their impact on the environment and human health. We advocate immediate interim measures such as labelling of GE ingredients, and the segregation of genetically engineered crops and seeds from conventional ones. We also oppose all patents on plants, animals and humans, as well as patents on their genes. Life is not an industrial commodity. When we force life forms and our world's food supply to conform to human economic models rather than their natural ones, we do so at our own peril. Find out more: - Go to the Food section to find out about: labelling legislation for GE products in your country, how GE crops are used in animal feed and the corporate giants who are trying to control what you eat. - Go to the Feeding the world - facts versus fiction section: to find out the truth about world hunger and why GE crops will not help. - Go to the GE agriculture and genetic pollution section to find out about: the dangers of GE agriculture, which crops are currently being developed, genetic pollution and the dangers of patenting life. - Go to the Biosafety Protocol section to find out about this important legislation that regulates the transboundary movements of GE and who is for and against it. - Go to the Failings of GE section to find out about how the biotech industry is basing its products on crude and old-fashioned science. A few of my friends are ESF grads holding bachelors degrees in enviro science. I had a conversation with T the other day about GM crops. A huge problem is that more often to prevent GE crops from invading regular crops these corn or rice plants or whatever are engineered to not seed/propagate. The problem with a measure like this is what it is doing and has the potential to do to natural/organic crops. They can't keep them separate and have a long track record of failing to keep them separate to the point where some of these companies have been sued by farmers for crop contamination. Also the US FDA does not require companies that use GE food products to list it on the label. They can just say Ingredients: wheat where as in other countries the label would have to read Ingredients: GE wheat. How much Budweiser beer do you drink? It's all made with GE crops.

If we want fish tomorrow, we need marine reserves today. If we want whales tomorrow, we need marine reserves today. If we want to stop bottom trawling, we need marine reserves today. For healthy oceans -- we need marine reserves today. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that demonstrates that the establishment of large-scale networks of marine reserves, urgently needed to protect marine species and their habitats, could be key to reversing global fisheries decline and restoring our oceans. Greenpeace's plan to set aside 40 percent of the world's oceans as no-take zones could mean survival for sharks, tuna, whales, and a wide range of threatened and endangered species.. You can help us convince governments and the United Nations that we need to protect our oceans by creating a global network of marine reserves. Sign our petition: here Update, 21 April 2008 Greenpeace activists boarded a Taiwanese longliner, the Nian Sheng 3, to inspect the contents of the hold. As well as tuna, the activists discovered a dozen sacks with hundreds of frozen shark fins and tails. Shark finning is one of the practices that would be banned in a marine reserve. It's shockingly wasteful: only the fin is removed for the Asian shark-fin soup market, with the entire shark returned to the ocean, sometimes as a carcass, sometimes alive. We escorted the vessel out of international waters, but this practice will not stop in the Pacific Commons until these waters become Marine Reserves -- you can help by signing our petition. Shark fins found aboard the Nian Sheng 3

1. Its is in our nature to resolve conflict violently. Nature is not religion. 2. People will believe what they believe until they personally educate themselves. The truth is not told it is realized. 3. No shit humans are molded into their culture/society. 4. Good is a relative term. People thought the polio vaccine was good but whoops sorry heres some AIDS for ya. 5. I don't give a frak who is offended by the truth. People offended by the truth are naturally cowardly. 6. Again, no shit. People have to justify their actions to themselves. 7. Egoism is in our nature. 8. Educating yourself combats stupidity. 9. see answer 9 10. Me personally, no. The evolution of the species will take care of it all for me eventually anyway. I am not atheist. I do not associate myself with any known religion on the planet. I do and always will take what I want and leave the rest from ALL religions. I don't think any of them have it right but there are slivers of real truth in all of them. As far as a war "between the fundamentalist Christians and the hard-core Atheists", it isn't going to happen. We already have it hard enough staying alive on this rock, most people just don't realize it yet. I am more concerned about a war between we civilians and our government then another pointless religious crusade.

ACTION ALERT International Dove Campaign Dear Friends, Unilever, the company behind Dove soap, buys its palm oil from suppliers who destroy Indonesia's rainforests for their palm plantations, killing orang-utans, wrecking the climate and other endangered species in the process. By their own admission, Unilever is the biggest single user of palm oil in the world, which is why they can't wash their hands now of this problem. We mustn't let them. Come watch the 1-minute video and take action online today: http://www.email.greenpeace.org/dzhcjaca_dycajll.html?RECIPID=903477 Thanks, Eoin, Dietlind, Elaine, Tom, Giona, Tim and all the forests campaign

Even as the Zimbabwe crisis worsens, an extraordinary solidarity movement has taken hold across Southern Africa--sparked by a South African dock workers' union that refused to unload a Chinese shipment of Zimbabwe-bound weapons.[1] Their refusal to facilitate Zimbabwe's crackdown has ignited a wildfire that is spreading across the continent. Now, as pressure builds, China is publicly wavering--and might decide to bring the arms home.[2] Click below to sign a petition to keep arms away from Zimbabwe. The petition will be launched at a press conference in Johannesburg before the end of this week, and used to lobby key leaders until the crisis ends. Join the call now: http://www.avaaz.org/en/no_arms_for_zimbabwe/5.php Three weeks on, the results of the March 29 elections have still not been released, and Zimbabwe's crisis is getting worse. Mugabe's government has unleashed a brutal campaign to retain power. The opposition says that ten have died, and hundreds have been injured; now, a "human wave" of refugees is fleeing to South Africa and other neighbouring countries.[3] But even as the political emergency deepens, an African-led upswell of resistance has begun to turn the tide. In the last ten days: More than 150,000 Avaaz members worldwide signed the petition for democracy in Zimbabwe, including citizens of 53 of Africa's 54 countries. The goal: prod South Africa's president Mbeki to pressure Mugabe. To make sure the message got through, Avaaz hired a small plane to fly a 280 square metre (3000 sq ft) banner over the United Nations.[4] The next day, amidst pressure from other governments and worldwide media coverage of the Avaaz stunt, South Africa finally shifted its position on Zimbabwe.[5] Last week, a Chinese ship carrying 77 tonnes of Zimbabwe-bound weapons and ammunition docked in Durban, South Africa--but, refusing to aid Mugabe's crackdown, the dockworkers refused to unload it. Unions, churches, and legal groups throughout Southern Africa quickly mobilized; the ship was forced to leave the harbour, and other ports in the region are vowing to block the weapons as well.[6] As the grassroots outcry has grown, political officials have begun to press their case. Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa urged other African leaders not to allow the weapons to reach Zimbabwe.[7] United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and former UNSG Kofi Annan have called for democracy. And more and more other leaders in Africa and worldwide are joining in. The Chinese arms ship is now sailing up the Western coast of Africa. Union officials tell Avaaz that it could stop in Namibia to refuel, but is probably headed towards Angola.[8] Time is short. A strong international outcry now can help support the groups in both countries--dockworkers, NGOs, and church leaders--who are working to block the weapons and support Zimbabwean human rights. There is more at stake here than the weapons in this ship. Together, we can build a consensus that Zimbabwe should not be sold ANY weapons in this time of crisis--and in the longer term, we can build momentum for a strong international Arms Trade Treaty[9]. Moreover, stopping the flow of weapons provides a concrete, immediate step that leaders in the region can take on Zimbabwe--paving the way for stronger actions in coming days and weeks. Add your name to the petition, and then send this link to friends and family: http://www.avaaz.org/en/no_arms_for_zimbabwe/5.php The situation in Zimbabwe is dire. But because of people power--the courage of ordinary workers and community members, standing on principle--the political currents are shifting, and hope is emerging for change. And in the global media, a new strain can be heard amidst the grinding stories of brutality and chaos. This crisis has many layers, and raises issues that range from the legacy of colonialism to the uncontrolled international arms trade. At the heart of it is the simple idea that every human life is equally precious, and that every person has rights. The people of Zimbabwe took their stand in the voting booth. The dockworkers of South Africa took their stand at the harbour. Now, even if we can only offer a click, it is time to do our part as well. With hope, Ben, Ricken, Graziela, Galit, Paul, Iain, Pascal, and Veronique--the Avaaz.org team Sources: Business Day: "South Africa: Unions Bid to Halt Zimbabwe Arms Ship." http://allafrica.com/stories/200804220109.html New York Times: "China Says Shipment of Arms for Zimbabwe May Turn Back." http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/23/world/africa/23zimbabwe.html?_r=2&hp&oref=slogin&oref=slogin New York Times: "Human Wave Flees Violence in Zimbabwe." http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/21/world/africa/21zimbabwe.html?ex=1366516800&en=0378560da461b30a&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss SW Radio Africa: "Mbeki put under pressure at the UN over Zimbabwe" http://www.swradioafrica.com/news170408/mbekipressure170408.htm Globe and Mail: "South African leader forced to speak up after long keeping quiet on Mugabe." http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080418.ZIMBABWEANALYSIS18/TPStory/TPInternational/Africa Associated Press: "Zimbabwe's neighbors unite to block arms shipment" http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i4kT7pJlnuzY_vpKdTACcQYIPcvQD9077G780 Reuters: "Zambia asks African states to bar Chinese ship" http://africa.reuters.com/wire/news/usnBAN223066.html Ibid. See http://controlarms.org. ________

all humans bleed the same color

hooray for tubal ligation! be prepared to feel killer pain post op is this a second c section for you? I swear they hand out c sections like Halloween candy these days

rotfl X'D