Thursday, April 30, 2009

Jackcksonville Pork could save teacher jobs for kids

The link below shows you an aerial view of the Jacksonville Florida Equestrian Center. City tax dollars maintain it, and contributed to it's construction. It also has a large area maintained for horse back riding in the near by Forrest.

When the dirt road was paved to the riding area, property owners willing gave land so that no telephone polls would have to be moved. However there is a written city rule that states that land will be taken from the middle of the road, and extended equally on each side. Sounds good. but here are the facts:
  • This was a dirt road (dirt roads move). Cars originally drove on one side of the telephone poles (where the deed designated). But when it flooded cars would drive on the other side where the higher ground was making the poles appear as though they were in the middle of the road.
  • The City of Jacksonville insisted on using large sums of taxpayer money to move the electric poles, wires and all)
  • Neighbors argued that it would make more sense to move the road...common sense saving the taxpayers needed money.
  • City officials explained that is not how business is done with the City...you the tax payer shelled out millions. If it is in writing they must follow it no matter how stupid.

That would not be a serious problem if needed school teachers were not facing loss of jobs due to a budget shortage. On the Federal and City books are many such stupid laws, and no one is allowed to out think what is in writing.

http://www.jaxevents.com/equestriancenter_fa.php

http://events.jacksonville.com/jacksonville-fl/venues/show/835508-jacksonville-equestrian-center

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

3,900 Annual Tax Increase....Action

This is from Freedom Works ( a pretty reliable resource)...worth checking out.

Help us Stop the National Energy Tax!

Dear Roma and Tom,

With the economy on shaky ground, you would think your elected officials in Washington, D.C. would try and find ways to ease the tax burden on hardworking Americans. Unfortunately, the powers that be on the far Left have other ideas.President Obama is actively working with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to appease the radical environmentalists by imposing a "cap and trade" scheme to combat supposedly man-made climate change. But this effort to curb carbon-based emissions would not only be ineffective, it would cost all of us dearly every time we flip on a light switch or fill up our gas tank. TAKE ACTION!

As the President admitted to the San Francisco Chronicle, "Under my plan of a cap and trade system, electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket." Well, at least he was being upfront about the costs, unlike former Vice President Al Gore, who refused to answer questions about the total costs of implementing a cap and trade program. But Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) rightly pointed out recently, "cap and trade is a tax, and it's a great big one." Estimates are that this national energy tax would cost the average American family $3900 per year! TAKE ACTION NOW to send a letter to your Representative and Senators, asking them to vote NO on any cap and trade scheme that comes before them in Congress. We have heard encouraging statements from both Democrats and Republicans on this issue who are concerned about the billions of dollars in new taxes and job losses that will result from a cap and trade scheme.

We need to focus on encouraging those Members of Congress that are opposed to cap and trade to stand their ground. Together, we can work to defeat this terrible idea that will harm our economy at a time of real vulnerability.
Sincerely,
Dick ArmeyChairmanFreedomWorks.org

P.S. – Check out FreedomWorks' Top 10 Reasons to Oppose Cap and Trade for more in-depth information about this proposed energy tax and why it must be stopped!

Swine Influenza Update available from Federal Occupational HealthTuesday,:

The following is from Liz. Thank you Liz

The US Federal Agencies are putting out red alerts about Swine Flu.
We need to be very careful about public places, do not travel to Mexico,
wash our hands frequently, and avoid strangers...and get a flu shot as
soon as they become available. SANITATION is absolutely EVERYTHING.

I tell you these things because I care about your welfare. Please allow me to relate a personal experience. In March 2005, I pumped my gasat the corner of Rainbow and Tropicana. I did not wash my hands afterward (there are no hand-wash stations at gas stations). My face and eyes were itchingso, after I pumped my gas, I rubbed my face and eyes with my hands. Two days later, alone, and scared, I spiked a 103 fever and was flat on my back for a week...this disease seemed like something that "had gotten loose from the army," like a weaponized flu.

Twice in my life, 1969 (Hong Kong Flu), and 1992, the flu became pneumonia, and I almost died. I have a great respect for this disease called the flu. Rumors that the current Swine Flu are weaponized flu are not proven. Sanitation is everything. Please beware of public door latches, knobs, and gas pump handles. ...and please don't let the pigs in your backyard get loose and wander the neighborhood! Please see, http://www.foh.dhhs.gov/BreakingNews.pdf

Have Fun (from Lynn)

These are GREAT Reminders of what really is important in life! :-)

Much love,
Lynn

http://www.eightprinciples.com/

Pandemic Protection, natural resource

The following is from Mary W.. Thank you Mary.

Natural Solutions FoundationUrgent Health Freedom Action eAlert - April 28, 2009Straight Talk - Weaponized Vaccines and Pandemic ProtectionThis eAlert posted at: http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/?p=2581www.GlobalHealthFreedom.org - http://www.HealthFreedomUSA.org
Index:
Nano Silver Engineered Pandemic
First, A Word For Our Sponsors: YOU
When the Natural Solutions Foundation shared our analysis of the weaponization of the Avian Flu with you in 2008, we got thousands of emails asking us what to do to protect ourselves. What does Dr. Laibow use?.
We said very clearly that while the weaponized Avian Flu Virus might not react the way other pathogens did, we predicted that it would be killed by contact with Nano Silver, a finely divided type of silver which kills all known disease-causing agents or pathogens and which is sold as a Dietary Supplement in the US. I was very clear that the Avian Flu organism might or might not respond the same way. As it happened, later information let us know that we were correct: Nano silver DOES, indeed, kill the weaponized Avian Flu virus as it kills all known micro-organisms except beneficial ones. The US government says that people marketing silver products are not allowed to tell you this truthful information.
We told you, within our private, opt-in expressive association, of the truth as we see it. To receive information like this is exactly why you opted into our Health Freedom Action eAlert - http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/?page_id=187. Please be assured, so long as an open and free Internet exists, we will speak truth to power... for you and for all humans who are facing this "time of plague" together.
From Natural Solutions Foundation last year -
How to Self-Quarantine; Advice from a Public Health Professional:
http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/?p=752
The above article was exclusively published by Natural Solutions Foundation and includes expert opinions -
(1) Self-Quarantine Memo from a NBC Protection Expert (2) Fourteen Preparedness Points, and (3) Other Preparedness Steps
The following articles were provided by two readers. We pass it along without endorsement or commentary since the information is benign and might help support your immune system in reasonable ways.
Please note, we do not think this information will replace Nano Silver or other profound strategies, but it might help protect you and your loved ones. Nano Silver MIGHT be a magic bullet. These other strategies are not, but can be very helpful used together with a good diet free from contaminants and taken in enough quantity to have a substantial impact. Don't be embarrassed about wearing a face mask... it may soon be the fashion rage!
Yours in health and freedom, Dr. Rima Rima E. Laibow, MD Medical Director Natural Solutions Foundationwww.GlobalHealthFreedom.orgwww.HealthFreedomUSA.orgwww.NaturalSolutionsFoundation.org www.Organics4U.orgwww.NaturalSolutionsMarketPlace.org
PS: My special thanks to our readers for bringing the following articles to my attention. REL PS#2: Don't forget, even in dangerous times, we need to continue to educate decision makers about protecting Health Freedom. Please send your message to the President, Congress and state decision makers, in opposition to the pending (sic) "Food Safety" bills that would force the industrialization of agricultural, destroying family farm, natural and home food production -- just when our immune systems need wholesome nutrition the most: http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/568/t/1128/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=27134
Index
Folk Medicines and Herbs to use and avoid with Bird Fluhttp://www.the-health-gazette.com/health-gazette-blog/alternative-medicine/natural-antivirals "Research suggests certain natural foods may be as effective against virus H5N1 as commercial antivirals.
(PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- A Biology teacher from Australia, named Stephen Jones, has done extensive research into the H5N1 virus and compiled a list of natural foods that are effective against it and listed others that are detrimental. The list may come as a surprise to many people since foods such as spirulina and echinacea are listed as detrimental... Other foods that create mucous in the respiratory tract, such as bananas, are also listed as detrimental due to the fact that the predominant breeding ground of the virus is the respiratory tract and another way in which a patient may suffer is due to the body's over production of mucous in this area... To continue this article:http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/?p=2581#antiviral
Some Herbal and Other Remedies
To read this article about ... garlic, green tea, resveratrol ... olive leaf and more...http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/?p=2581#remedy
And additional miscellaneous remedies... dehydration, mercury toxins, magnesium, etc and that old-stand-by, Iodine...http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/?p=2581#misc
Please help Natural Solutions Foundation continue to bring you this type of important information.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Letter to our President

Roma writes: I must disagree in part with this letter.

1. I personally think Obama and Michelle have done an excellent job with foreign affairs. I have not seen anyone this good since President and Jaquelin Kennedy. Could Obama have made a few blunders in this area...sure. But he is a heck of allot better than Bush, who challenged and offended just about everyone. The only person that does not make a mistake is the guy who does nothing.

He also handled the recent pirate situation exceptionally well, demonstrating he walks softly but carries a big stick. One might recall how long it took Bush to respond to events like Katrina.

2. On the economic issues is where I strongly disagree with Obama. I also do not like his broken promises about no Lobbyists in his administration, "buy American", foreign trade and outsourcing. The increased debt to China is also very troubling


We knew his and McCain's misguided stance on amnesty, and on the bail Out before the election, and that is exactly why I voted independent this year for the time. I am glad I did.

3. . My research tells me that our Founding Fathers where Christian, and had come from a very intolerant Christian society. So they tried not to impose their set of Christian beliefs on others.

However, they did clearly state a belief in God in many places....even the dollar bill.

Before World War II many Americans were not very tolerant of the Jewish, Claiming they had killed Jesus. Hitler showed us what that sort of intolerance is capable of becoming. So we opened our hearts to the Jewish community, and began calling ourselves Judeo- Christian. If we do not learn from our past , we are doomed to repeat them.

Mary W sent this in :

My reasons for passing this along is not to offend any of you - I know some of you are Democrats and supported Obama during the election - but in fact, to present another illustration of the need to DEFEND this country against the actions that this president has taken. Surely, none of us can accept that fact, without criticism, that our grandchildren are very likely to spend their entire lives in debt - or something worse.

There was another man that wooed and wowed his people, to the point that it cost millions of them their lives. Ladies and gentlemen, unless something happens, we are on that same road - and quite frankly, it is scary. I'm old enough that I don't worry about myself, but I sure have some frightening thoughts about my son, my grandchildren, their children and all of the next couple of generations to come.

So, I pass this along in hopes that it will serve as an alert, in case you haven't come to grips with what is going on. Your future is as much at stake as everyone else's - are you excited about it?

Jack


This came to me via an e-mail "forward it on" campaign. Even if you don't forward it to anyone else it will make you feel like you're not crazy anymore, and that other people feel much like you do. April 17, 2009 The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington , DC 20500 Mr. Obama: I have had it with you and your administration, sir. Your conduct on your recent trip overseas has convinced me that you are not an adequate representative of the United States of America collectively or of me personally.You are so obsessed with appeasing the Europeans and the Muslim world that you have abdicated the responsibilities of the President of the United States of America . You are responsible to the citizens of the United States . You are not responsible to the peoples of any other country on earth.I personally resent that you go around the world apologizing for the United States telling Europeans that we are arrogant and do not care about their status in the world. Sir, what do you think the First WorldWar and the Second World War were all about if not the consideration of the peoples of Europe ? Are you brain dead? What do you think the Marshall Plan was all about? Do you not understand or know the history of the 20th century?Where do you get off telling a Muslim country that the United States does not consider itself a Christian country? Have you not read the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution of the United States ?This country was founded on Judeo-Christian ethics and the principles governing this country, at least until you came along, come directly from this heritage. Do you not understand this?Your bowing to the king of Saudi Arabia is an affront to all Americans. Our President does not bow down to anyone, let alone the king of Saudi Arabia . You don't show Great Britain , our best and one of our oldest allies, the respect they deserve yet you bow down to the king of Saudi Arabia . How dare you, sir! How dare you!You can't find the time to visit the graves of our greatest generation because you don't want to offend the Germans but make time to visit a mosque in Turkey . You offended our dead and every veteran when yougive the Germans more respect than the people who saved the German people from themselves. What's the matter with you?I am convinced that you and the members of your administration have the historical and intellectual depth of a mud puddle and should be ashamed of yourselves, all of you.You are so self-righteously offended by the big bankers and the American automobile manufacturers yet do nothing about the real thieves in this situation, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Frank, Franklin Raines, Jamie Gorelic,the Fannie Mae bonuses, and the Freddie Mac bonuses. What do you intend to do about them? Anything? I seriously doubt it.What about the U.S. House members passing out $9.1 million in bonuses to their staff members - on top of the $2.5 million in automatic pay raises that lawmakers gave themselves? I understand the average House aide got a 17% bonus. I took a 5% cut in my pay to save jobs with my employer. You haven't said anything about that. Who authorized that? I surely didn't!Executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be receiving $210 million in bonuses over an eighteen-month period, that's $45 million more than the AIG bonuses. In fact, Fannie and Freddie executives have alreadybeen awarded $51 million - not a bad take. Who authorized that and why haven't you expressed your outrage at this group who are largely responsible for the economic mess we have right now. I resent that you take me and my fellow citizens as brain-dead and not caring about what you idiots do. We are watching what you are doing and we are getting increasingly fed up with all of you. I also want you to know that I personally find just about everything you do and say to be offensive to every one of my sensibilities. I promise you that I will work tirelessly to see that you do not get a chance to spend two terms destroying my beautiful country. Sincerely, Every Real American P.S. I rarely ask that emails be 'passed around'.. PLEASE SEND THIS TO YOUR EMAIL LIST......it's way pasttime for all Americans to wake up!

Jack

Sunday, April 26, 2009

True Story

I was just talking with HP technical support in the Philippines. We were talking about how globalization, specifically NAFTA, had hurt Mexico.

I told him how the building of factories there displaced many Mexican farmers, and how they hired farmers and other workers. Things were good for a time, but when they found cheaper labor in China they moved business out of Mexico to China leaving destroyed farm land, and jobless workers.

He said the same thing happened in the Philippines when they found cheaper labor in India. I told him how the same thing has happened in the U.S.