2011-04-06, 02:52 | Link #12902 |
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Libyan rebels condemn NATO over Gaddafi advance
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...7270JP20110406
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2011-04-06, 03:45 | Link #12903 |
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More like they are miffed at NATO's snail pace method of action and Turkey stalling said actions.
That and the loyalist have changed tactics so that air attacks aren't as effective.
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2011-04-06, 05:48 | Link #12904 | |
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2011-04-06, 12:02 | Link #12906 |
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SpaceX unveils new Falcon Heavy rocket - WORLD'S BIGGEST
"SpaceX, the famous upstart startup rocket company founded on PayPal
hecamillionaire Elon Musk's internet fortune, has announced details of its latest and mightiest launcher - which will be the most powerful rocket in the world. “Falcon Heavy will arrive at our Vandenberg, California, launch complex by the end of next year with liftoff to follow soon thereafter," says Musk. "First launch from our Cape Canaveral launch complex is planned for late 2013 or 2014.”" "Musk says that his new Falcon Heavy will be able to deliver no less than 54 tonnes of cargo to orbit, doubling the performance of the existing Delta IV Heavy, the biggest US rocket currently on offer - but at "less than one third the cost" of the incumbent big-boy." See: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/04..._falcon_heavy/ |
2011-04-06, 13:37 | Link #12907 | |
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(CENSUS) Most Illegal Immigrant Families Collect Welfare
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2011-04-06, 14:32 | Link #12909 | |
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Europe doesn't exactly face the same problem (at least not so serious), because of the Mediterranean Sea being a natural border that is not very easy to cross (illegaly - many people try and die). [okay this was my completely emotionless POV regarding the situation] [now for something else - irony] However, it seems the most effective way to control the immigrant influx is to let immigrants live at the absolute minimum subsistence level. The word spreads very fast that it might be better to stay in the country of origin. However, while the efforts of the US american social legislation does everything to get to this level, the "advertisement campaigns" of Hollywood and Co. seem to be so much stronger. The media and the message that it sends out to the world must be in tune with reality to make this work. When they stop to say that in an american dream (well for most people only in their dreams) everyone can become rich and that the social system is suitable to provide a fundament for that upstart... and stick instead to reality: that most people must remain poor, so that a few can get rich. And that the social systems are actually designed to maintain this status quo... than maybe the tools of deterrence will work (however, that might backfire... because suddenly many americans will realize that they have to stay poor).
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2011-04-06, 15:24 | Link #12910 | |
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also, what's "absolute minimum subsistence level" to average american is "normal" for the typical poor Sonoran and Chihuahuan Mexicans. Though they may find food here cheaper and get to buy more hi-quality stuff at rock bottom prices, thanks to weekly Swap Meet events and craigslist. Don't forget most of 'em get paid "under the table"... (it's the unspoken truth in Los Angeles) so it's a win-win for employer and the undocumented employee. |
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2011-04-06, 16:57 | Link #12911 | |
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No, what really impacts the feeling of being poor is to see everyday how others have so much more than you. Because wealth is not only the ability to buy stuff, it is more a means to gain freedom. Without money you will always be dependend, be at someone's mercy... the lack of a perspective for your life is what really makes you feel miserable (If you can see at least a small chance to break out from that forlornness - hope, if you have it you can bear much to gain something. However, if you've given up yourself - like so many do - you will live a life in apathy [and sometimes crime] - apathy isn't freedom, its like living dead).
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2011-04-07, 03:03 | Link #12912 |
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Speaking of imigration...
Migrant boat sinks off Italy, up to 250 missing http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...73515120110406
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2011-04-07, 06:30 | Link #12914 | |
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"In 2009(based on data collected in 2010) 57% of households headed by an immigrant (legal and illegal)..." "In this report we use the term foreign born and immigrant synonymously. Immigrants or the foreign-born include naturalized American citizens, legal permanent residents (green card holders), illegal immigrants, and people on long term temporary visas such as students or guest workers." So it's all immigrants, including those that became citizens, not just illegal immigrants. That's just a sensationalist headline from your second article. Further, the first link reveals only 1% of illegal immigrants receive cash assistance, which is what people usually think of when talking about welfare. Most of aid is in the form of food stamps and medical care for their legal children. The article glosses over that by calling the children "anchor babies" though. True, they themselves benefit from the foodstamps, but only the kids benefit from the medical coverage. Oh but we can't help kids of illegal immigrants, they're just "anchor babies."
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2011-04-07, 09:46 | Link #12915 |
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Developing Story:
7.4 magnitude Earthquake hits Honshu Japan. Possibility of new Tsunami. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquak...at00ljadqj.php
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2011-04-07, 10:05 | Link #12916 |
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The estimate is for a one meter high wave, nothing like the 30-40m tsunami that hit last month. Some shaking reported in Tokyo.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13005110
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2011-04-07, 13:57 | Link #12917 |
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75-year-old woman takes out internet in Georgia with a spade
The woman was digging for old copper cables to sell, when she hit a fibre optic cable that provides internet for over 3.2 million people in Georgia and Armenia.
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2011-04-07, 14:23 | Link #12918 | |
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2011-04-07, 14:38 | Link #12919 | |
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