Presidential Candidate (D)., presumptive, Barack Obama (IL) has opened a 15-point lead in the presidential race, and most of the political trends -- voter enthusiasm, views of President George W. Bush, the Republicans, the economy and the direction of the country -- point to even greater trouble for rival John McCain. No one in this country can afford to vote GOP.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Most Memorable Vacation
I remember when I embarked on a road trip to Florida one year. I stopped for a while in Atlanta, Georgia to experience the state known for it's peaches, pines and boiled peanuts.
Although I didn't use online travel guides during my vacation, I found lots of things to do in Atlanta.
Trusted Tours and Attractions offers discounted tickets to the best sightseeing tours in 23 cities across America.
The city has tons of restaurants abuzz with live band music, colorful people and delicious food. Oh, and don't forget the gorgeous weather!
I could have taken a City Segway Tour of Atlanta, with Trusted Tours and Attractions. It seems the perfect tour for both those new to the city and Atlanta veterans. For the beginners, this tour could offer a fantastic orientation and give an opportunity to see virtually all of the sites you've read about. For the veterans, you'll learn new facts and stories about Atlanta that you've never heard. You'll agree that riding a Segway is the best way to see the 'Capitol of the South'.
Atlanta is the capitol of Georgia. The capitol sits prominently in downtown Atlanta and has one of the most recognized landmarks in the city, the 23 karat gold dome.
Also found in the ATL is the headquarters of Cable News Network or CNN--my favorite news source.
The Bay Area alone is worth a visit to the West Coast to find things to do in San Francisco.
I have always wanted to go there to experience the weather and the people. Lots of the 1960s history occurred there and I would like to visit where the original Hippies were so named.
However, one of my next vacations will be to find things to do in New York!
Madame Tussauds is a dynamic, ever-changing and evolving attraction. New experiences are added regularly and changes are made to existing experiences. Remember their motto: All Celebrities Appear in Wax!
Mix and mingle with A-list and life like celebrities like Nicolas Cage, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, and Oprah, in Opening Night Party.
Also seen is Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean and Brandon Routh as Superman from Superman Returns!
And, to make you vacation just that more sweet, Trusted Tours & Attractions is also holding a special promotion where a person can win a handheld GPS by signing up for their newsletter. Offer ends June 30th, 2008.
Although I didn't use online travel guides during my vacation, I found lots of things to do in Atlanta.
Trusted Tours and Attractions offers discounted tickets to the best sightseeing tours in 23 cities across America.
The city has tons of restaurants abuzz with live band music, colorful people and delicious food. Oh, and don't forget the gorgeous weather!
I could have taken a City Segway Tour of Atlanta, with Trusted Tours and Attractions. It seems the perfect tour for both those new to the city and Atlanta veterans. For the beginners, this tour could offer a fantastic orientation and give an opportunity to see virtually all of the sites you've read about. For the veterans, you'll learn new facts and stories about Atlanta that you've never heard. You'll agree that riding a Segway is the best way to see the 'Capitol of the South'.
Atlanta is the capitol of Georgia. The capitol sits prominently in downtown Atlanta and has one of the most recognized landmarks in the city, the 23 karat gold dome.
Also found in the ATL is the headquarters of Cable News Network or CNN--my favorite news source.
The Bay Area alone is worth a visit to the West Coast to find things to do in San Francisco.
I have always wanted to go there to experience the weather and the people. Lots of the 1960s history occurred there and I would like to visit where the original Hippies were so named.
However, one of my next vacations will be to find things to do in New York!
Madame Tussauds is a dynamic, ever-changing and evolving attraction. New experiences are added regularly and changes are made to existing experiences. Remember their motto: All Celebrities Appear in Wax!
Mix and mingle with A-list and life like celebrities like Nicolas Cage, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, and Oprah, in Opening Night Party.
Also seen is Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean and Brandon Routh as Superman from Superman Returns!
And, to make you vacation just that more sweet, Trusted Tours & Attractions is also holding a special promotion where a person can win a handheld GPS by signing up for their newsletter. Offer ends June 30th, 2008.
What grows in my garden?
I have eaten some unidentifiable foliage that was growing in my garden, on at least two occasions.
It is green and looks like dill--which is terrific in salads--but it does not smell nor taste like dill.
It had a peppery taste and wasn't bad but I believe it was the source of some of my stomach ailments this week.
Can you tell me what it is? I thought it was parsley.
The Santita Jackson Show
The topic of White Genetic Annihilation on the Santita Jackson Show
Tuesday was a shot of clarity. Although the show was about myths about black fathers, dispelled, the book,
The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Color by Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, really put it out there. Please go to the link to read an excerpt.
A long time ago when I was in school, I learned that Caucasians have a recessive gene and Africans or Blacks have a dominant gene. It makes sense that most of the world is populated with people of some type of color.
The world is not heavily populated by Caucasoid peoples however what they lack in genetics, they more than make up for in strength, group think, power and cunning. They seem to have ties that bind that appear to keep them in ownership of most of this world's resources.
It helps that many non-traditional Caucasoid people identify
"White"--the grab-bag terminology of the race that is supposed to
identify people of Welsh, Celtic etc. origins, I thought. White is
not exclusive of Mediterranean and Asiatic type blends many times.
They check the "White box" on an application--if they are allowed to do so. The Negroid and Mongoloid races do not check this box.
Background:
The Caucasian race, sometimes called the Caucasoid race, is defined
by the Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English as
"relating to a broad division of humankind covering peoples from
Europe, Western Asia, parts of the Indian Subcontinent and North
Africa" or "white-skinned; of European origin" or "relating to the
region of the Caucasus in SE Europe".[3] The concept originated in
attempts chiefly by 19th c. European thinkers to develop a method of racial classification. This typological method was discredited and the concept is not relied on in scientific work related to humans.
The Caucasus comprises Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and part of
Southern Russia (including the disputed territories of Abkhazia,
Chechnya, South Ossetia and Nagorno-Karabakh).
The Caucasus Mountains are commonly reckoned as a dividing line
between Asia and Europe, and territories in Caucasia are variably
considered to be in one or both continents. The northern portion of
the Caucasus is known as the Ciscaucasus and the southern portion as the Transcaucasus. The highest peak in the Caucasus is Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) which, in the western Ciscaucasus in Russia, is generally considered the highest point in Europe.
Back to the Show:
Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, also said she started writing and
researching racism 40 years ago. She said she understands why there is resistance to the subject of white race supremacy.
"People don't want to talk about it. They want to use the word but
not talk about. If you can explain something you can change it," she said.
"If people can understand they, would understand everything that has happened to black people and other people of color--and develop tools to change it," she said.
"It would be like a doctor knowing the word "tuberculosis" but not
understanding the disease tuberculosis. How would he or she treat
it, she asked."
Santita went on with the show asking the audience how to bust the
myths surrounding blacks and the black father.
Tuesday was a shot of clarity. Although the show was about myths about black fathers, dispelled, the book,
The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Color by Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, really put it out there. Please go to the link to read an excerpt.
A long time ago when I was in school, I learned that Caucasians have a recessive gene and Africans or Blacks have a dominant gene. It makes sense that most of the world is populated with people of some type of color.
The world is not heavily populated by Caucasoid peoples however what they lack in genetics, they more than make up for in strength, group think, power and cunning. They seem to have ties that bind that appear to keep them in ownership of most of this world's resources.
It helps that many non-traditional Caucasoid people identify
"White"--the grab-bag terminology of the race that is supposed to
identify people of Welsh, Celtic etc. origins, I thought. White is
not exclusive of Mediterranean and Asiatic type blends many times.
They check the "White box" on an application--if they are allowed to do so. The Negroid and Mongoloid races do not check this box.
Background:
The Caucasian race, sometimes called the Caucasoid race, is defined
by the Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English as
"relating to a broad division of humankind covering peoples from
Europe, Western Asia, parts of the Indian Subcontinent and North
Africa" or "white-skinned; of European origin" or "relating to the
region of the Caucasus in SE Europe".[3] The concept originated in
attempts chiefly by 19th c. European thinkers to develop a method of racial classification. This typological method was discredited and the concept is not relied on in scientific work related to humans.
The Caucasus comprises Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and part of
Southern Russia (including the disputed territories of Abkhazia,
Chechnya, South Ossetia and Nagorno-Karabakh).
The Caucasus Mountains are commonly reckoned as a dividing line
between Asia and Europe, and territories in Caucasia are variably
considered to be in one or both continents. The northern portion of
the Caucasus is known as the Ciscaucasus and the southern portion as the Transcaucasus. The highest peak in the Caucasus is Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) which, in the western Ciscaucasus in Russia, is generally considered the highest point in Europe.
Back to the Show:
Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, also said she started writing and
researching racism 40 years ago. She said she understands why there is resistance to the subject of white race supremacy.
"People don't want to talk about it. They want to use the word but
not talk about. If you can explain something you can change it," she said.
"If people can understand they, would understand everything that has happened to black people and other people of color--and develop tools to change it," she said.
"It would be like a doctor knowing the word "tuberculosis" but not
understanding the disease tuberculosis. How would he or she treat
it, she asked."
Santita went on with the show asking the audience how to bust the
myths surrounding blacks and the black father.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
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Burton has been a leading manufacturer of snowboard gear since the beginning. Burton Snowboards, the world's first snowboard factory, is a rider-driven company solely dedicated to creating the best snowboarding equipment on the planet. Burton's passion is snowboarding, evident by their commitment to involve riders in every step of the product development process.
GOP frets Barr could play spoiler in prez race
A fiery former GOP congressman who gained national prominence for doggedly pursuing impeachment of President Clinton has some Republicans worried he'll play spoiler in a tight presidential contest. Bob Barr's Libertarian Party bid for the White House is the longest of long shots, but political experts say he may be able to exploit the unease.
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Saturday, June 21, 2008
American infrastructure top priority on Obama's national agenda
McCain is anti-infrastructure a vote for him is a vote against America--literally
Addressing the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Saturday morning in Miami, Presumptive Presidential Nominee (D) Barack Obama
recalled moving to Chicago in 1985 and said much has changed since then and credited Chicago Mayor Richard Daley for the improvements.
Sen. Obama said his presidency would partner with mayors across the country when he gets to the White House because,
"there is a rebirth across the country in our cities."
He will be partnering with them to find new ways to lift their community and that they shouldn't be succeeding despite Washington but instead, with a hand from Washington.
Sen. Obama talked about improving American infrastructure that currently sits at grade "D" by an engineering group.
He said McCain's gas tax holiday takes too much from the highway trust fund and gives it to the oil companies--when said fund is sitting at a deficit.
"(McCain opposed funding levies and flood control programs in the Senate," Obama said.
Obama said the war, among other things, leaves local municipalities like fire and police short staffed. Many are in the National Guard and other military branches keeping our country safe.
Obama also said a national mass transit system is worth the investment.
"Investing in mass transit can help regional economies grow," Obama said, adding that his White House administration will partner in green energy technology besides ports and rail and "it will be green based."
"(I'll) invest in broadband deployment. Every American should have broadband access no matter how much money you have--that will be a priority," he said.
"Now is the time for bold action."
Sen. Obama recalled the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt in re-shaping America's future infrastructure objectives.
"In 2008, it falls on us to improve American infrastructure.
It will require major investment from government and others because " government can't do it alone," he said pointing out the leadership of his mayor, Daley.
"You have some measure of astonishing leadership in over two decades...also telling the audience of mayors that his address is a homecoming.
Recalling his days as a grassroots organizer, he noticed even then what Change could accomplish.
"In this country, change comes not from the top down but the bottom up."
He said as an organizer, the mayor's office in Chicago was paramount in achieving their goals.
"It is the mayor's office, people in this country turn to every single day."
Obama said residents may not appreciate the position of mayor until they need to lean on City Hall in the face of disasters, noting the flooding in the Midwest.
"The government people depend on most is the one closest to their community."
Obama said he will focus on growing metropolises across the nation because 42 of those metropolises rank among world's largest growing economies. He said promoting strong cities as the backbone of economic growth is among his many focuses.
"I insist that the White House tackles concentrated poverty in America."
"Strong regions are essential for a strong America, he said."
Obama hinted at a liaison post so that mayors across the country may call the White House and get specific referrals to find resources for their cities.
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Addressing the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Saturday morning in Miami, Presumptive Presidential Nominee (D) Barack Obama
recalled moving to Chicago in 1985 and said much has changed since then and credited Chicago Mayor Richard Daley for the improvements.
Sen. Obama said his presidency would partner with mayors across the country when he gets to the White House because,
"there is a rebirth across the country in our cities."
He will be partnering with them to find new ways to lift their community and that they shouldn't be succeeding despite Washington but instead, with a hand from Washington.
He said partnering could help fight neglect of cities and that while John McCain is a great patriot, he won't partner with mayors to improve cities.
"(McCain) has opposed the COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) program and other programs that cities need to improve (quality of life). The old ways of looking at our cities just won't do."
Sen. Obama talked about improving American infrastructure that currently sits at grade "D" by an engineering group.
He said McCain's gas tax holiday takes too much from the highway trust fund and gives it to the oil companies--when said fund is sitting at a deficit.
"(McCain opposed funding levies and flood control programs in the Senate," Obama said.
On contrast, Obama's plan allocates $60 billion over ten years, two million new jobs for his National Infrastructure Improvement Bank--that will funded by money that is currently being used to fund the unending war in Iraq.
Obama said the war, among other things, leaves local municipalities like fire and police short staffed. Many are in the National Guard and other military branches keeping our country safe.
Obama also said a national mass transit system is worth the investment.
"Investing in mass transit can help regional economies grow," Obama said, adding that his White House administration will partner in green energy technology besides ports and rail and "it will be green based."
"(I'll) invest in broadband deployment. Every American should have broadband access no matter how much money you have--that will be a priority," he said.
"Now is the time for bold action."
Sen. Obama recalled the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt in re-shaping America's future infrastructure objectives.
"In 2008, it falls on us to improve American infrastructure.
It will require major investment from government and others because " government can't do it alone," he said pointing out the leadership of his mayor, Daley.
"You have some measure of astonishing leadership in over two decades...also telling the audience of mayors that his address is a homecoming.
Recalling his days as a grassroots organizer, he noticed even then what Change could accomplish.
"In this country, change comes not from the top down but the bottom up."
He said as an organizer, the mayor's office in Chicago was paramount in achieving their goals.
"It is the mayor's office, people in this country turn to every single day."
Obama said residents may not appreciate the position of mayor until they need to lean on City Hall in the face of disasters, noting the flooding in the Midwest.
"The government people depend on most is the one closest to their community."
Obama said he will focus on growing metropolises across the nation because 42 of those metropolises rank among world's largest growing economies. He said promoting strong cities as the backbone of economic growth is among his many focuses.
"I insist that the White House tackles concentrated poverty in America."
Sen. Obama's Urban Revitalization Plan concentrates on public private business incubators--which could benefit small business owners and increase their likelihood that contracts come their way.
Besides a fully funded COPS program, educational system, refunding the Community Development Block Grants, Sen. Obama outlined during his message, a program to recruit teachers to cities with incentives like higher salaries--similar to what Daley has done with the Chicago Public School system. He also has a plan of relief for struggling homeowners. Obama also promised to veto in the Senate, any bills struck against those notions.
"Strong regions are essential for a strong America, he said."
Obama hinted at a liaison post so that mayors across the country may call the White House and get specific referrals to find resources for their cities.
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Strike on Iran could turn Mideast into fireball
The U.N. nuclear watchdog chief warned in comments aired Saturday that any military strike on Iran could turn the Mideast to a "ball of fire" and lead Iran to a more-aggressive stance on its controversial nuclear program.
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