From: Tane . <Tane_1@msn.com>
Brasscheck TV: Food safety alert
>
> If you missed yesterday's bulletin about potential melamine
> contamination in the US food supply, please go here:
>
> http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/460.html
>
> If you read yesterday's bulletin, I have assembled a number of sources
> that verify everything in that story here:
>
> http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/462.html
>
> Until the FDA comes clean, I recommend that you advoid:
>
> 1. ALL manufactured food products made in China regardless of what the
> listed ingredients state.
>
> 2. The products of ANY food manufacturer regardless of where they are
> based, in the US or elsewhere, that will not clearly state that the y do
> not use powdered milk, powdered eggs, or other bulk food ingredients
> manufactured in China.
>
> In its infinite wisdom, the Bush administration and the FDA has made the
> US the ONLY country on earth that has not ordered these potentially
> tainted products removed from its shelves.
>
> Milk products manufactured in China and tainted with melamine, an
> industrial chemical, killed and injured thousands of children this year.
>
> If you live in the US, you need to know that your government is not
> protecting you from these products.
>
> The original story posted yesterday is here:
>
> http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/460.html
>
> My additional research is posted here:
>
> http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/462.html
>
> - Brasscheck
>
> P.S. Please pass this along.
>
> Obviously, the FDA and US news media is happy to let you eat this stuff
> and couldn't care less what happens to you.
>
> A parting gift to America from the Bush family I guess.
>
> - Brasscheck
>
> P.S. Please share Brasscheck TV e-mails and videos with friends and
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>
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Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:56:13 +1100
From: Jo Kamira <jokamira@kamirastacey.com.au>
United Future
Scratch the surface and you'll find a racist.
http://blogs.nzherald.co.nz/blog/audrey-young/2008/10/20/dunne-offensive/?c_id=1501219
Dunne on the offensive
3:00PM Monday October 20, 2008
United Future's Peter Dunne is now employing megaphone politics over the
Maori seats - equating a likely overhang in the Maori seats with
"corruption."
It is astonishing display of finger-pointing at a party formed in 2004
about the rules of electoral system passed by Parliament in 1993.
"Dunne challenges Maori Party to front up on corruption" says the
headline of the press statement he has just issued.
Presumably he means a corruption of proportionality.
There hasn't been a more petulant tone from Dunne since the night of the
2005 election, when he was kept waiting by TV One.
The intro is as almost as bad as the headline: "It's been two days since
I raised this issue and the Maori Party co-leaders, Tariana Turia and Dr
Pita Sharples, along with their Green party cheerleaders, have been
conspicuously silent."
Dunne explains that while the polls have National ahead by a long way,
"the will of the voters could be perverted by the Maori Party creating an
overhang."
If you don't know what an overhang is, in short the Maori Party could
secure more votes than its party vote delivers it which it could keep.
That expands the size of the 120-seat Parliament (it is 121 at present
with an overhang of one from the Maori Party) and alters the number
required for a majority. A Parliament of 123 seats, for example would
require a Government to have 62 seats instead of 61; a Parliament with
124 seats would require a majority of 63.
As others like
No Right Turn have pointed out, Dunne himself has often been in overhang
- were the polls to be translated to votes.
On the past nine polls conducted by DigiPoll for the Herald the United
Future Party has scored either zero or 0.1 per cent in five of them.
Dunne is expected to keep his Ohariu seat this election but a result like
those polls would definitely put him in overhang.
Idiot Savant's long-term answer is to have a list-only proportional
system with no threshold.
I don't see proportionality as quite that sacred.
The fear factor being promoted by Dunne and Act over a Maori Party
overhang is based on a assumption that it remains an electorate-based
party with little aspiration or likelihood of increasing its party vote.
In fact it is running a two-ticks campaign and is likely to gain more
party vote support on November 8.
It has eschewed amy accommodation with the Green Party to encourage its
electorate supporters to party vote Green.
From four of seven recent DigiPoll surveys of the Maori electorates, the
Maori Party is outrating Labour on the party vote in all seats.
PARTY VOTE
Te Tai Tokerau
Labour 34.5 per cent
Maori Party 46.8 per cent
Tamaki Makaurau
Labour 37.5 per cent
Maori Party 41.2 per cent
Waiariki
Labour 33.8 per cent
Maori Party 48.9 per cent.
Te Tai Hauauru
Labour 42.5 per cent
Maori Party 44 per cent
Of course the percentages don't show just how small the numbers are. As
at June 30, the numbers enrolled on the Maori roll were just 7.6 per cent
of the total number of voters enrolled.
The Maori Party is also going for Party Vote from general electors though
its decision not to stand in general seats this time - it did so last
time - will be a handicap for it.
It may miss out on potential party votes from general electors.
Party activists say they often hear general-roll voters that they would
like to party-vote for the Maori Party but are not enrolled on the Maori
roll.
Peter Dunne has a right to raise the issue of the election system but to
point the finger of "blame" at the Maori Party for using a system devised
to accommodate such overhangs - his included - is a bit of a cheap shot.
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Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:34:14 -0700
From: David Pursglove
Subject: Fwd: Brasscheck TV: How countries go broke
Mes amis,
Sent this to some other friends this morning.
Get ready; it's an oowwie!
-=d=-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>Y'all may have seen this one or know about the "carry trade" and how it
>works and how it works its eventual black magic on any markets, local or
>global. It's how Iceland went under in a stroke.
>
>Two questions:
>
>~~When stunts like this are at work in markets and not regulated, can it
>be long before Murphy decrees there shall be a "sudden unwinding",
>breaking some local banks and/or nations' economies as it crashes?
>
>~~When trades like this and the subprime mortgages and "swaps" and
>unhindered money and credit creation and many other market and currency
>stunts are daily fare in a nation's markets, and, to make matters worse
>by several orders of magnitude, the gummit controlling the G-8 reserve
>currency (fiat, of course), is running up an int'l tab in stacks and
>stacks of trillions of dollars, can it be said that gummit and economy is
>only a gust of wind away from total default on its debts and collapse of
>its currency?
>
>Watch the Brasscheck video below and then ask yrself: How long have we
>got, folks, before we go belly-up a la Iceland only much, much worse?
>
>-=d=-
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>
>>From: "Brasscheck TV" <news@brasschecktv.com>
>>Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:34:11 -0400
>><http://www.aweber.com/z/r/?zAxs7OwctMwczCwsnGxstEa0zJxMnGxsnA==>
>>
>>Countries can and do go broke.
>>
>>At least one European country is currently teetering on the edge.
>>
>>Iceland...a nice, friendly, hardworking, modern place that as recently
>>as a year ago was super-prosperous.
>>
>>What happened?
>>
>>The bankers got to play unimpeded and they succeeded in destroying the
>>place.
>>
>>Odd thing: It was entirely predictable. In fact, it was predicted in
>>accurate detail a year ago.
>>
>>Why the financial crisis goes way beyond "sub prime" and is, sadly,
>>probably only just getting warmed up for the real fireworks...
>>
>>http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/450.html
>>
>>- Brasscheck
>>
>>P.S. Please share Brasscheck TV e-mails and videos with friends and
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>>USA-UK mind control bubble.
>>
>>We scour the Internet to find the real story so you don't get left
>>holding the bag. - Brasscheck
>>
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Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:43:53 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dhira DiBiase <dhiradi@yahoo.com>
Subject: A Good Sign
[aye. hmmmm. black swans are australian. g]
Hmmm.....
I just thought I'd let you know. Something quite fantastic
happened today.(Click here>) Locals have said they've never
seen anything like it as far back as they can remember. Four
beautiful black swans with red beaks were swimming in the
water just off of Ala Moana Beach Park. They were very
friendly. They went up to people, they allowed people to
approach them and even took a snack from someone who offered
it - right out of his hand.
Some believe this is something that may be a good sign.
peace
d
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Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:43:36 -0500
From: nimchira <tepaatu@gmail.com>
Voices Health/Environment News
News from the Health and Environmental Communities.
Published since Nov, 2005
Oct. 20, 2008
In This Issue:
Safety Concerns and Labeling Changes for Psoriasis Drug Raptiva: FDA has
received reports of serious infections leading to hospitalizations and
deaths in people who use Raptiva.
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/raptiva102008.html
Mines to get freer hand to dump waste.
http://newsletters.environmentalhealthnews.org/t/17262/3057/22574/0/?u=aHR0cDovL3d3dy53YXNoaW5ndG9ucG9zdC5jb20vd3AtZHluL2NvbnRlbnQvYXJ0aWNsZS8yMDA4LzEwLzE3L0FSMjAwODEwMTcwMjk0Mi5odG1s&x=c129201f
Foreign waste already finds its way to Utah.
http://newsletters.environmentalhealthnews.org/t/17262/3057/22579/0/?u=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zbHRyaWIuY29tL2NpXzEwNzUzOTc4&x=72657516
Flu Pandemic May Cost World Economy Up to $3 Trillion
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=ashmCPWATNwU
Little has been done to remove neurotoxin from city's water supply.
http://newsletters.environmentalhealthnews.org/t/17279/3057/22619/0/?u=aHR0cDovL3d3dy50b3JvbnRvc3VuLmNvbS9uZXdzL3Rvcm9udG9hbmRndGEvMjAwOC8xMC8xOS83MTM0NTkxLXN1bi5odG1s&x=1f023016
Baby bottle chemical officially banned.
http://newsletters.environmentalhealthnews.org/t/17279/3057/22620/0/?u=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jYW5hZGEuY29tL2VkbW9udG9uam91cm5hbC9uZXdzL3N0b3J5Lmh0bWw%2faWQ9YTZkYjEwZDMtMDJiZS00MTlhLTk5OWYtMzdkNGRmODY0MThl&x=aeacb88f
Top 10 myths about the breast cancer industry
http://www.naturalnews.com/024536.html
How to protect against flu season without a vaccine
http://www.naturalnews.com/024533.html
how the food industry is brainwashing the public
http://www.naturalnews.com/024520.html
Diet Soft Drink Makers Not Required to Disclose Chemical Sweetener
Ingredients in Restaurants http://www.naturalnews.com/024531.html
Use of Oral Contraceptives Reduces Peak Bone Mass, May Lead to Osteoporosis
http://www.naturalnews.com/024522.html
Protect Pets from Salmonella with Electrolyzed Water
http://www.naturalnews.com/024518.html
Food fear factor. Federal health authorities say tainted food products from
all sources sicken about 76 million people a year and kills some 5,000
people annually - more than the number who die from drowning or fires.
http://newsletters.environmentalhealthnews.org/t/17290/3057/22656/0/?u=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5ib3N0b24uY29tL25ld3MvaGVhbHRoL2FydGljbGVzLzIwMDgvMTAvMjAvZm9vZF9mZWFyX2ZhY3Rvci8%3d&x=1d713a42
States Taking Pharma to Court for Risky Antipsychotic-Prescribing Spree:
Certain antipsychotics are leaving legions of children and elderly in
chemical straightjackets for treatment of conditions they didn't even have.
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=DJ6zhUOjjT6RkZTd24IS63S172NyGHDT
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journal, and employs certain colloquial words that may be unfamiliar to
European readers. "Bugger" refers to dried or drying mucus found in the
nose. Unfortunately, there is reallyno word in English that might serve as
a more elegant substitute.
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Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:10:34 -1000
From: Brian Schatz <chair@hawaiidemocrats.org>
Subject: How to help in your local races.
E M A I L N E W S A L E R T
Aloha Windward Democratic Party Member,
There are two Windward Democratic House candidates who need your help to
defeat Republican opponents. First, Chris Kalani Lee is expected to beat
Quentin Kawananakoa in the Windward seat being vacated by Representative
Tommy Waters (Lanikai, Waimanalo). Your financial support and volunteer
help will put Chris over the top. To make a contribution, send checks to:
Friends of Chris Lee, 111 Hekili Street, Kailua, HI 96734. Contributions
of any size are welcome. To volunteer for Chris^Òs campaign call:
261-3088.
Second, Jessica Wooley is running a strong race against Bush supporter
Colleen Meyer in the 47th District (Laie, Hauula, Punaluu, Kahana, Kaaawa,
Waikane, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Kaneohe). Jessica needs someone who would be
willing to help with answering phones and taking care of office duties. To
volunteer for Jessica^Òs campaign call: 864-0400. To make a financial
contribution make checks payable to: Committee to Elect Jessica Wooley,
P.O. Box 4001, Kaneohe, HI 96744.
With your help, we can bring to an end the disastrous Republican policies
that have done so much harm to our island, State and country over the last
eight years. Don^Òt forget to vote!
Mahalo,
Brian Schatz
Chair - Democratic Party of Hawaii
Democratic Party
State Chair:
Brian Schatz
County Chair:
Tony Gill
Region 9 Chair:
Debi Hartmann
District 51 Chair:
Al Lewis
Precinct 1 President:
Robin Rae Swanson
Upcoming Events
Oahu County Committee General Membership Meeting
Saturday, 10/25/08
Glbt Caucus Meeting
Saturday, 10/25/08
Progressive Democrats Of Hawaii
Thursday, 11/6/08
Glbt Caucus Meeting
Saturday, 11/8/08
Bill Woods-Bateman Memorial Services
Saturday, 11/8/08
State Central Committee Meeting
Saturday, 11/15/08
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Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:31:56 -0700
From: Rebecca Cummings <beckyspi@mac.com>
Subject: Fwd: Remember, Remember this 5th of November
Some material to read and ponder about. At least, I am.
Rebecca Cummings
beckyspi@mac.com
Every society honors its live conformists and its dead troublemakers.
--Mignon McLaughlin
Begin forwarded message:
From: Vee Vendetta <vee_for_vendetta_911@yahoo.com>
Date: October 19, 2008 12:49:49 PM PDT
Remember, Remember
this 5th of November
the day for American reVolt.
I can see of no reason
this Vendetta for treason,
should ever be forgot.
Are you really happy with your ^Ñlegislators^Ò latest debacle fiasco
plot?? Are you feeling that your hands are tied and their rolling over
your wishes and desires while thumbing their noses at you and shoving down
your throats, arbitrarily, it^Òs will and agenda? Creating money form thin
air and spending it in advance which they don^Òt have, on the assumed
^Ócredit of the US citizens^Ô.
Do you want to retaliate? Wondering how you can and what to do in
retaliation? Then this is what I^Òm posing you need and should do in a
Vendetta . I suggest a reVival to a Declaration some 200 plus yrs.ago
You need to go to you county seat and take your names from the voter
registry rolls. Hey, you already know that your wishes and opinions fall
on deaf ears and don^Òt matter anyways. Once they see a huge exiting of
the masses and lack of ^Ñregistered^Ò people they^Òll have a huge problem
on their hands.WHY ? Don^Òt be beguiled to believe that your vote and
opinion matters or counts, and that it^Òs your right, no it^Òs more of a
privilege. For if it where a right there would no need to register, one
could just go to the voting stations and show proof of your right to vote,
ie. birth certificate, etc. so it must be a privilege, and this only comes
as permission granted as ^Ñlicense^Ò or ^Ñfranchise^Ò not rights.
Recently, I^Òve notice a huge push on making or trying to make sure that
people are registered to vote,. I see people approached daily, which makes
me wonder why, why is this push, what is the purpose and agenda, as if
this election^Òs more important than any other one. As if the candidates
are the best there is to offer or available. Till I realized that the
registering is a censes, an easy way of making a tally. It^Òs and
application of and for consensus, to be govern. They (gov.) want and need
the registering of the people, masses in order to know the tally/censes to
know how many they will have to make liable for their voluntary extortion
and subjection to their will of a debt. It^Òs the basic grounds of the
rule of law on subjugation.
^Ó^Å. Governments are instituted among men, deriving their
just Powers from the Consent of the Governed ^Å^Ô Declaration of
Independence 1776.
How can or could they ^Ñgovern^Ò if they don^Òt get or have your consent?
How did and do they gain and get their ^Ñjust powers^Ò? or consent, by the
jurisdiction you granted them by the consenting of registering as a U.S.
citizen. What is that anyways? It^Òs an assuming, assumption that it
meaning is united states , it^Òs not defined or spelled out as United
States . Are a citizen of the state your were born in, which is/was and
sovereign independent nation to which you are amongst the citizenry of the
united American States, aka united States of America, or a duel citizen ?
The US.or USA is a special designated territory known as the District of
Columbia which has exclusive executive jurisdiction over the square miles
so named and determined and over property in which it acquired of/from
each state.
Review the Howard Freeman (The Two Americas )
http://www.catfreedom.com/MP3/Howard%20Freeman%20recorded%20in%201980%27s.mp3
'The Two United States and the Law'
http://www.supremelaw.org/authors/freeman/
and a little more http://usa-the-republic.com/revenue/ucc%20connection.html
Essay on Citizenship
http://www.commonlawvenue.net/main/citizenship.htm#What%20followed
By taking and removing your names from the registry rolls you have
withdrawn and removed yourself form ^ÑIts^Ò, their, the US corp.
jurisdiction from which ^Ñit / they^Ò did and does derived ^ÑIts^Ô
just powers, to which then there is no consent to be govern and
liable of and for their ^Ñexclusive jurisdiction debt^Ò, from which
is and was derived by consenting to be Governed on the good faith
and credit of ^ÑIts^Ò subject-chattel.
Think of it like this. Just as there needs to be a ^Ñquorum^Ò with
in their houses for a vote and just like within the charters of
most organization there needs to be a quorum present to conduct a
business meeting of sorts, that would result in some sort of
purpose, the same principles of reasoning would apply to that of
the national election meeting. I don^Òt matter whether you vote,
but that the quorum is present by the registered masses. With no
quorum, the meeting can^Òt come to order and be conducted. Make
sense?
Here are the rules of law to all law.
Contra negantem principia non est disputandum. There is no
disputing against or denying principles. Co. Litt. 43.
Cujusque rei potissima pars principium est. The principal part of
everything is the beginning. Dig. 1, 2, 1; 10 Co. 49.
Lex semper intendit quod convenit ratione. The law always intends
what is agreeable to reason. Co. Litt. 78
Legis interpretatio legis vim obtinet. The construction of law
obtains the force of law.
Le contrat fait la loi. The contract makes the law.
Consensus facit legem. Consent makes the law. A contract is a law
between the parties, which can acquire force only by consent
Contractus legem ex conventione accipiunt. The agreement of the
parties makes the law of the contract. Dig. 16, 3, 1, 6. (etal.
Means this is not limit to or the exhaustion of )
These come form what are called ^ÑLaw Maxim or Legal Maxims^Ò ,
defined
MAXIM. An established principle or proposition. A principle of law
universally admitted, as being just and consonant With reason.
2. Maxims in law are somewhat like axioms in geometry. 1 Bl. Com.
68. They are principles and authorities, and part of the general
customs or common law of the land; and are of the same strength as
acts of parliament, when the judges have determined what is a
maxim; which belongs to the judges and not the jury. Terms do Ley;
Doct. & Stud. Dial. 1, c. 8. Maxims of the law are holden for law,
and all other cases that may be applied to them shall be taken for
granted. 1 Inst. 11. 67; 4 Rep. See 1 Com. c. 68; Plowd. 27, b.
3. The application of the maxim to the case before the court, is
generally the only difficulty. The true method of making the
application is to ascertain bow the maxim arose, and to consider
whether the case to which it is applied is of the same character,
or whether it is an exception to an apparently general rule.
4. The alterations of any of the maxims of the common law are
dangerous. 2 Inst. 210. The following are some of the more
important maxims. ^ÓBouvier's Law Dictionary 1856 Edition^Ô
And the definition to which makes these
rules.
RULE OF LAW. Rules of law are general maxims, formed by the courts,
who having observed what is common to many particular cases,
announce this conformity by a maxim, which is called a rule;
because in doubtful and unforeseen cases, it is a rule for their
decision; it embraces particular cases within general principles.
Toull. Tit. prel. n. 17; 1 Bl. Com. 44; Domat, liv. prel. t. 1, s.
1 Ram on Judgm.. 30; 3 Barn. & Adol. 34; 2 Russ. R. 216, 580, 581;
4 Russ. R. 305; 10 Price's R. 218, 219, 228; 1 Barn. & Cr. 86; 7
Bing. R. 280; 1 Ld. Raym. 728; 5 T. R. 5; 4 M. & S. 348. See Maxim.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary 1856 Edition^Ô
I^Òll bet that this is/was and aspect of law you didn^Òt know or
realize and, to which ^Óthey^Ô the powers that be didn^Òt wish you
to learn and know. Thus the reason for public education
So go to your county office and remove your name form their roll
and quit making ^Ñapplication^Ò asserting you are a US . Citizen
and not a State one, but the question would be which one of those
will you be, one of ^Ñthe State^Ò or ^Ñthis State^Ò or all caps
^ÓSTATE OF^Å^Ô. Quit accepting their offers to contract with you as
a US citizen of the District with the intent and purpose of
defrauding you. An offer comes in many forms and ways, implied or
expressed, don^Òt sign anything and don^Òt except anything. Then
the next step is to go to your post office and change your address
with them and on everything you get sent to your house or mail box.
Take yourself out of being a resident to an inhabitant on the land,
have all mail sent General Delivery . C/O (care of) your name, town
and full name of State, or long abbreviated, and don^Òt use the
federal territory zip code, if you feel you must then write it as
^ÑFederal postal zone [ number ]^Ò or just bracketed.
ThinkFree Presents : The Magnificent Deception
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6729904244308031068&ei=rU33SIzRDJLugGSjY
SJBA&q=The+Magnificent+Deception
along with this something else to edify yourself and chew on based
on the rule of law. Drivers License vs. Right to Travel
http://usa-the-republic.com/jurisprudentia/travel_2.html
http://www.barefootsworld.net/sui_juris/right_to_travel.html
Driver's License is a Contract
http://www.svpvril.com/drilic.html
^ÓLogic dictates that if a man plays no part in a society (like a
homeless person) then he has no personal attachment or obligation
there to ^Å to Debt^Ô.
This is what the Unites States Supreme Court had to say
^Ó^ÅWE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT THERE IS A CLEAR DISTINCTION IN THIS
PARTICULAR BETWEEN AN INDIVIDUAL AND A CORPORATION, AND THAT THE LATTER
HAS NO RIGHT TO REFUSE TO SUBMIT ITS BOOKS AND PAPERS FOR AN EXAMINATION
AT THE SUIT OF THE STATE. THE INDIVIDUAL MAY STAND UPON HIS
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AS A CITIZEN. HE IS ENTITLED TO CARRY ON HIS
PRIVATE BUSINESS IN HIS OWN WAY. HIS POWER TO CONTRACT IS UNLIMITED. HE
OWES NO DUTY TO THE STATE OR TO HIS NEIGHBORS TO DIVULGE HIS BUSINESS, OR
TO OPEN HIS DOORS TO AN INVESTIGATION, SO FAR AS IT MAY TEND TO CRIMINATE
HIM. HE OWES NO SUCH DUTY TO THE STATE, SINCE HE RECEIVES NOTHING THERE
FROM, BEYOND THE PROTECTION OF HIS LIFE AND PROPERTY. HIS RIGHTS ARE SUCH
AS EXISTED BY THE LAW OF THE LAND LONG ANTECEDENT TO THE ORGANIZATION OF
THE STATE, AND CAN ONLY BE TAKEN FROM HIM BY DUE PROCESS OF LAW, AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTION. AMONG HIS RIGHTS ARE A REFUSAL TO
INCRIMINATE HIMSELF, AND THE IMMUNITY OF HIMSELF AND HIS PROPERTY FROM
ARREST OR SEIZURE EXCEPT UNDER A WARRANT OF THE LAW. HE OWES NOTHING TO
THE PUBLIC SO LONG AS HE DOES NOT TRESPASS UPON THEIR RIGHTS ^Å^Ô HALE
V. HENKEL, 201 U.S. 43
AMERICA: FREEDOM TO FASCISM
SUI JURIS HANDBOOK ^ÖTHE OATH OF A FREEMAN
HTTP://WWW.OUTPOST-OF-FREEDOM.COM/STAR_WARS/SUI JURIS IN HONOR OF NORD
DAVIS.PDF
It^Òs time to wake up Americans and take your names form the
registry rolls and live your lives as Sui Juris and Freeman and
Woman on the land . The Debt is not the debt o the united American
people as prescribed by Freeman it is ^ÓTheirs /It^Òs^Ô the places
with a gold fringe flag, (it^Òs not just for decoration) You have
only a short time to retaliate a/your Vendetta, so do it soon, send
this calling out to as many as urgently possible.
Let this November the 5th be one that well never be forgotten ,
the reViVal of a Declaration to Independence not dependency. I
see of no reason this 5th of November should ever be forgot.
I approve of this message
Most Sincerely and Urgently
Vee Vendetta
http://www.watch-movies.net/s/v_for_vendetta.html
http://www.megavideo.com/?v=28OUKKCP V for Vendetta
http://www.66stage.com/movies.php?pl=div&url=ftp://193.109.163.11/V.Znachit.Vendetta.(Rus.Eng).25KADR.%26.ShareReactor.ru.avi
V for Vendetta= V for Vatican Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O9yk_qTwiE
an most watch The Money Masters - How International Bankers Gained
Control of America
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid= 515319560256183936&ei=ZWj7SJDOCYGE _AHw-Y2JBA&q=The+Money+Masrers
Edward Mandell House had this to say in a private meeting with
Woodrow Wilson (President) [1913-1921]
"[Very] soon, every American will be required to register their biological
property in a National system designed to keep track of the people and
that will operate under the ancient system of pledging. By such
methodology, we can compel people to submit to our agenda, which will
affect our security as a chargeback for our fiat paper currency. Every
American will be forced to register or suffer not being able to work and
earn a living. They will be our chattel, and we will hold the security
interest over them forever, by operation of the law merchant under the
scheme of secured transactions. Americans, by unknowingly or unwittingly
delivering the bills of lading to us will be rendered bankrupt and
insolvent, forever to remain economic slaves through taxation, secured by
their pledges. They will be stripped of their rights and given a
commercial value designed to make us a profit and they will be non the
wiser, for not one man in a million could ever figure our plans and, if by
accident one or two would figure it out, we have in our arsenal plausible
deniability. After all, this is the only logical way to fund government,
by floating liens and debt to the registrants in the form of benefits and
privileges. This will inevitably reap to us huge profits beyond our
wildest expectations and leave every American a contributor to this fraud
which we will call "Social Insurance." Without realizing it, every
American will insure us for any loss we may incur and in this manner;
every American will unknowingly be our servant, however begrudgingly. The
people will become helpless and without any hope for their redemption and,
we will employ the high office of the President of our dummy corporation
to foment this plot against America ."
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Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:01:26 -1000
From: Tane . <Tane_1@msn.com>
MidEast Dispatches: "We Have to Share This Pain"
This sums up pretty much of what I knew and predicted. Years after, it's
all coming out again in the open. Will the U.S. Americans listen now or
go into denial? They are confirming what we have said all along. It's
time for the U.S. to de-occupy Hawaii, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Are U.S.
Americans really, truly supporting the troops?
Tane
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Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:46:10 -0700
From: dahr_jamail_dispatches@dahrjamailiraq.com
"We Have to Share This Pain"
Inter Press Service
By Dahr Jamail
PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct 20 (IPS) - Veterans from the U.S. occupation of Iraq
and Afghanistan, along with Iraqis, Afghanis, Vietnam veterans, and family
members of U.S. military personnel converged in this west coast city over
the weekend to share stories of atrocities being committed daily in Iraq,
in a continuation of the "Winter Soldier" hearings held in Silver Spring,
Maryland in March.
At the Unitarian Church downtown, some 300 people gathered to hear the
testimonies, which left many in tears. The five-hour event was comprised
of three panels; Voices of Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, The Human
Costs of War, and Building Resistance to War.
The goal of the event is to give veterans a platform by which to dissem
inate information about their experiences abroad to the general public.
"War changes people. You do not come out of a combat zone the same," Iraq
war veteran Chanan Suarez Diaz told the audience while moderating the
veteran's panel. "War is very numbing...it comes to a point that you see
so much destruction you become numb. This bullshit about bringing
democracy or liberation is nonsense -- we've killed over one million
Iraqis."
Jan Critchfield, an Army National guard specialist, discussed his job
working in Iraq as an army "journalist", that in his words, "I was a
propagandist, pure and simple."
A somber Critchfield said, "I'm not proud of any of what I did over there
-- it was inhumane and it changed me as a person. I didn't do anything
but yell at people, push people around, and aim my gun at people."
Other vets spoke as photos taken by soldiers were shown on a large screen
above the stage.
Josh Simpson explained his work as an army coun terintelligence agent in
Iraq. "We would go to houses without any evidence, arrest people, and pay
our source hundreds of dollars. This was common, it was a crazy cycle."
"We were raiding houses every night in Mosul," he continued. "You ransack
their stuff, then ask our officer who he wanted to detain."
The number of people detained was a measure of success for a unit,
Simpson explained. "People's mothers would be grabbing me, asking me why
I was taking their child away, and I never had an answer. It's terrible
to push an elderly Iraqi woman away so you can take her child and load
her into your Stryker vehicle, when you don't even believe they belong
there."
Evan Knappenberger served one year in Iraq with the Army 4th Infantry
Division working as an intelligence analyst. "We are responsible as
soldiers, we are murderers of over one million Iraqis," a visibly shaken
Knappenberger said. "I participated in burglary, trespassing,
knowledgeable negligence, cr iminal assault and battery, rape by
association, and gangsterism, I am standing here today as a criminal --
in a sense of the word that only someone who has worn the uniform can
understand."
"While I was in Iraq, I did many things, but nothing for freedom," he
added. "We've lost this war on the polemic battleground of semantics. By
naming arbitrary rules of engagement, we rationalised murder -- this I
witnessed...by calling it liberation, we justified occupation, this I
witnessed..."
Chris Arendt, who was a block guard at the Guantanamo Bay detention
centre during 2004-05, spoke of his experiences "working at a
concentration camp, and the people I was working for were invading other
countries."
He explained, "I had a lot of time to think about things. What we do
there is completely contrary to our own set of laws. We have 650 people
in Gitmo right now waiting for us to do something with them. What have
they done? They don't even have charges! We are ruin ing people's lives."
"Time is the silent killer there," Arendt explained, "You just put people
in a cell and tell them they are never going home, and watch them slowly
break apart. I wish I was angrier when I was there, but it was impossible
to feel there, you can't feel, feelings are just not something you want
to bring there in your rucksack., but I'm still trying to unpack them,
three years later."
David Mann was an Army Specialist who was deployed to Nasiriyah, Iraq in
2003 and forced to return after his tour ended under the "stop-loss"
policy for a second deployment to Balad, Iraq in 2005.
"We were told not to stop when children ran in front of our vehicles as
we invaded Iraq," he explained, his voice cracking. After being
stop-lossed, Mann checked himself into an emergency room after
threatening to kill himself.
Weeping he continued: "I told them I was going to kill myself if I had to
go back to war. I was sent back...every man, woman and ch ild who has
died in this war has died in vain, because it was a war based on lies and
profits."
The event was sponsored by Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) Seattle
Chapter, the American Friends Service Committee, PDX Peace Coalition, and
the American Iranian Friendship Council, among many others.
On another panel, Dr. Baher Butti, formerly the chief psychiatrist at a
mental health clinic Baghdad, told the stunned audience, "The Iraqi
population has mass post-traumatic stress disorder, everybody is just
trying to survive."
Dr. Zaher Wahab, professor of Education at Lewis & Clark College, who
serves as a senior advisor to the Minister of Higher Education in
Afghanistan, spoke eloquently of the catastrophic situation in
Afghanistan.
"There is now more bombing in Afghanistan than in Iraq, because they are
so short of troops," Dr. Wahab explained, "The average family lives on
one dollar per day, two million people are seriously mentally ill, 70
percent of Afghanis are traumatised. The society is being murdered by the
occupation, and it's being done on live television."
Iraq war veteran and former Marine Benjamin David Lewis, 23 years old,
also attended the event. Lewis, who has served two tours in Iraq and four
years as a Marine, including being in Fallujah during the November 2004
siege that killed thousands of Iraqis and destroyed much of the city, had
just received his involuntary activation order to redeploy, as he is in
the Individual Ready Reserve.
"My plane to Kansas City that takes me to be screened and get my orders
leaves tomorrow," Lewis told IPS on Oct. 18. "Presumably I'll get my
orders to go to Iraq or Afghanistan, but I'm going to refuse to
activate."
Lewis explained that when a soldier is screened for deployment, they have
five months to get their affairs in order before being shipped abroad. At
the end of this five months, he has decided he will publicly refuse his
orders to d eploy.
When asked why he would refuse the orders, Lewis said his decision was
based on educating himself about the goals of the U.S. government and
military, coupled with his experience in Fallujah during both 2004
sieges, of which he said, "My battalion in spring 2004 was operating in
direct contravention of the Geneva Conventions (GC)."
"During the spring siege we sent military-age males back into the city,
and were ordered to kill them," he told IPS.
Of the November siege, Lewis added, "The intention of the military was to
take over and occupy the main hospital in Fallujah, which violates the
GC's, as well as our being ordered to target all 'military age males'."
The intention of his refusal to activate is "To let the American public
and other veterans know that this is an illegal war, and everyone should
be opposing it."
The first Winter Soldier event was organised in 1971 by Vietnam Veterans
Against the War in response to a growing lis t of human rights violations
occurring in Vietnam.
>From Mar. 13-16, 2008, IVAW held a national conference titled "Winter
Solider: Iraq and Afghanistan" outside Washington, DC. The four-day event
brought together veterans from across the country to testify about their
experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"If we are going to end these occupations, we have to share this pain,"
Camilo Mejia, Iraq veteran and Chair of the Board of IVAW stated to
conclude the veterans panel. "Only by sharing this pain, and acting to
end it, can we heal ourselves and educate the American public."
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:32:11 -0400
From: FeedBlitz <feedblitz@mail.feedblitz.com>
Subject: Disappeared News - Hawaii unclear on security concept
"DISAPPEARED NEWS" - 1 NEW ARTICLE
1. Hawaii unclear on security concept
2. More Recent Articles
3. Search Disappeared News
Hawaii unclear on security concept
by Larry Geller Hawaiiâ^À^Ùs Civil Defense needs to learn a few things
about, well, civil defense. Let me tell you a short story. We need to go
back in time to New York City in the late â^À^Ø60s. I started working for
GE at their computer center in the giant window that fronted their
headquarters building on Lexington Avenue in New York. Having a room full
of computers was briefly a prestige thing, and....
More Recent Articles
* Call for encrypted iPhone
* More cool-a video search engine
* Beep beep, here comes the poor personâ^À^Ùs Segway. Well, almostâ^À¦
* England to limit evictions, why canâ^À^Ùt we?
* Independent journalism projects to watch
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Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:32:06 -1000
From: Viviane Lerner <vivlerner@gmail.com>
Subject: ALERT! Fwd: Stop the Veto of bill 361 - Protect Taro and Coffee
[sorry--too late. but not too late to call. g]
Begin forwarded message:
From: "shannon rudolph" <shannonkona@gmail.com>
Date: October 20, 2008 10:16:54 PM HST
aloha!
Stop the Veto!
Mayor Kim opposes Bill# 361.
Bill# 361 bans the growing and testing of GMO Taro and Coffee on the Big
Island, and was passed unanimously by the Hawaii County Council.
Bill# 361 is now on Mayor Kim's desk and he wants to Veto it.
Make your voice heard! Stop the Veto!
Call the mayor's office every day this week.
961-8211
Tell Mayor Kim to sign Bill# 361 into law!
Also, Call or Email Your Council Member and thank them for their support
of bill# 361:
961-8225 Brenda Ford: bford@co.hawaii.hi.us
Stacy Higa: shiga@co.hawaii.hi.us,
Pete Hoffmann: phoffmann@co.hawaii.hi.us,
Donald: Ikeda: dikeda@co.hawaii.hi.us,
Bob Jacobson: jjaco@co.hawaii.hi.us,
Emily Naeole: enaeole@co.hawaii.hi.us,
Angel Pilago: kapilago@co.hawaii.hi.us,
Dominic Yagong: dyagong@co.hawaii.hi.us,
J. Yoshimoto: jyoshimoto@co.hawaii.hi.us
We will need their support to override a Mayor Kim's veto!
Please forward this message to the many supporters of bill# 361 and others
involved in the struggle against GMOs.
Paul Normann
808-557-4806
paulwnormann@yahoo.com
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From: Jill Freidberg <freij@...>
Date: Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 1:10 PM
Subject: Teachers in Mexico
Here's a short video, with subtitles in English, about the recent
repression against striking schoolteachers in Morelos, Mexico. They've
been on strike for 2 months, in opposition to a new, neoliberal education
reform that would allow for significant advances in the privatization of
public education.
http://www.narconews.com/Issue54/article3214.html
Jill
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:57:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dhira DiBiase <dhiradi@yahoo.com>
Subject: "Soulebration" First Friday Nov.7th 5-10pm
Arouse your senses with
Organic cuisine w/cabspates.com ,
massage,
footbaths,
art,
crafts,
flamenco guitar,
yoga performance/demo w/Jasmine yoga,
livedowntempo w/Underwater radar
and more
this first Friday Nov. 7th
@
Land of Organica,
900A Maunakea st.
5-10pm
free
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:00:01 -1000
From: UH Manoa Honors Program <announce@HAWAII.EDU>
Subject: Proposals sought for Sophomore and Junior Honors Seminars
The Honors Program is requesting proposals from faculty for Sophomore
Seminars (HON 291) and the interdisciplinary Junior Honors Seminars (HON
491) for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. We are especially hoping to expand
the number and range of Sophomore Seminars to meet demand from our
students outside of Arts & Sciences.
Sophomore Seminars emphasize critical thinking skills within the
disciplines. Junior Seminars, on the other hand, are interdisciplinary in
nature. In neither case should they require discipline-specific prior
knowledge other than that provided by meeting the General Education
requirements at the Sophomore or Junior level.
The Honors Council considers both the appropriateness and quality of
individual proposals and the overall mix of proposals for each semester.
For details about these and other opportunities to teach in the Honors
Program please refer to our website:
http://www.honors.hawaii.edu/faculty/faculty.html
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS NOVEMBER 21, 2008.
The success of the Honors Program depends upon support of faculty from
across the whole campus. We encourage faculty to become part of the
Honors community by teaching Honors classes and supervising theses. You
will enjoy interaction with some of the most motivated and talented
undergraduate students at UH Manoa and the Honors Program will provide
compensation to your department in the form of a lecturer replacement or
equivalent funds to be used for instructional purposes.
If you have any questions please call 956-8391 or email honors@hawaii.edu.
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:14:48 -0400
From: KahiwaL@cs.com
Subject: Another Handout? Will It Work? Larry Levin (and I) Don't think so!
Another Handout?
By Larry Levin
>During Ben Bernanke's latest grilling on Capitol Hill, he was asked if
>another handout would be a good idea. After his tepid approval, the
>English-majors-turned-financial-experts in the media ran with it:
>BERNANKE RALLY! Is another handout going to make things right this
>time? I have my doubts.
>
>House leader Nancy Pelosi wants us to believe that we need another
>round of stimulus. What about the other trillion or so in handouts
>you ask? Oh never mind that. Ms. Pelosi hasn't had a chance to write
>her own bill for her own voters yet; therefore all that has done
>before is doomed to failure - until her bill is passed of course.
>From the little I have heard to date about this plan I can assume the
>following; it will cost another $300-billion, increase food stamp
>programs, extend unemployment benefits beyond 52-weeks,
>
>Ben Bernanke said the following today - If the Congress proceeds with
>a fiscal package, it should consider including measures to help
>improve access to credit by consumers, home buyers, businesses and
>other borrowers. Such actions might be particularly effective at
>promoting economic growth and job creation.
>
>Nowhere in his statements does he suggest increasing welfare will cure
>our ills. Nowhere does he suggest that increasing unemployment
>benefits to such lengths that one wouldn't even bother to look for a
>job for months on end is the answer to the problem. And nowhere does
>Mr. Bernanke suggest that handouts to profligate spending State
>governments are necessary.
>
>Unfortunately, he also doesn't suggest that what has already been done
>should be allowed to work. Nor does he say that recessions are part
>of the normal business cycle and should be welcomed in order to run
>the bad actors out of town. Nope, he's just another economist that
>believes if you pull this lever and push that button at the Fed, the
>result at the end is economic perfection - yet it NEVER is.
>
>To be fair, I was not in favor of President Bush's so-called stimulus
>package of $150-billion either. In his plan, the IRS sent checks back
>to taxpayers in various amounts in hopes that it would spur on the
>economy. As I had said it would fail - it did. Americans used this
>money to buy necessities, but mostly to pay down debt. It was a
>colossal waste of money and Nancy Pelosi's will do no better.
>
>Let's have a look at the current bailout program, shall we?
>
>1) Stimulus package - $150 billion, of which $28 billion went to
>those who paid NO income tax. In Joe Biden's neighborhood (he claimed
>in the debate) they call that fairness. In my neighborhood, as well
>as Karl Marx's, it's called income redistribution. Did the stimulus
>help? No.
>
>2) Bear Stearns stolen - $30 billion.
>3) Housing Bill - $300 billion.
>4) Fannie Mae nationalized - $100 billion minimum.
>5) Freddie Mac nationalized - $100 billion minimum.
>6) AIG - $123 billion. Yes, just 3-weeks after the initial
>$85-billion, AIG came back for more money!
>7) Detroit auto makers - $25 billion, with $25 billion more on tap.
>8) Wall Street in general - $810 billion (with pork).
>9) Various Fed emergency loans; TAF, TSLF, and other alphabet soup
>nonsense - $500 billion (estimate).
>10)"New" bailout - $300 billion (estimate).
>
>The new total of $2.438-trillion is in a word: staggering. Yet,
>Congress moves on with more spending, further indebting this country
>for decades to come. All of this money will be borrowed, and with it
>comes the yolk of interest. US dollar hegemony will not last much
>longer. European nations are pissed at the US and demanding another
>Bretton Woods agreement, but this a topic for another day.
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:01:01 -1000
From: UHM Communications office <announce@HAWAII.EDU>
Subject: Early voting starts today
You have the opportunity to vote in the general election starting today at
Campus Center Room 306. Early walk-in voting hours are 8 am-4 pm
(Monday-Saturday) from Oct. 21-Nov. 1.
This is the first election in which we have an actual official voting
booth on the Manoa campus for early walk-in voting, to make it easier for
everyone at the University to participate in this important democratic
process.
For more information, go to http://hawaii.gov/elections/voters/abwalk2008
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:35:14 -0500
From: Warren Blumenfeld <wblumen@iastate.edu>
Did anyone honor Banned Books Week? IndyKids
looking for interview or article
Here is my PowerPoint on Banned Books. Please feel free to use it. Best,
Warren Blumenfeld
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At 01:32 PM 10/21/2008, Indy Kids wrote:
IndyKids would like to do a short article on
banned/challenged books and Banned Books Week. Is there a
teacher or librarian on this list who did anything this year
to honor Banned Books Week? If so, could IndyKids do a short
interview with you or a student? Or, even better, do you
have a student who would like to write about it?
Please let me know by Monday, October 27.
Thank you!
Amanda Vender
indykids@indymedia.org
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:20:00 -0400
From: kahiwal@cs.com
Part of the new to-be-ratified constitution of
Bolivia. We need the same!
> The new constitution's lengthy bill of rights includes a long section
>dedicated to indigenous groups, and would grant them autonomy over their
>traditional lands and a "priority" share of the country's natural
>resources wealth.
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:35:55 -1000
From: Brad Parsons <mauibrad@hotmail.com>
Subject: Updated: Ohhohohoo, this is a doozy...
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008
Ohhohohoo, this is a doozy...
I just learned about this via Larry Geller's Disappeared News blog at:
http://disappearednews.com/2008/10/john-lehman-superferry-board-chair.html
You can also go straight to the source, Mother Jones at:
http://www.motherjones.com/mojoblog/archives/2008/10/10403_mccain_lehman_transition_tailhook.html
I think Mother Jones may have some of the details only slightly incorrect.
Check out these links:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/21/us/politics/21transition.html
http://www.greatdreams.com/tailhook.htm
http://books.google.com/books?id=ky-3B5ARy2sC&pg=PA230&lpg=PA230&dq=lehman+and+tailhook&source=web&ots=4giEjDp7GP&sig=ZiZs-X_Mz-2OwIvEA1v1q0YYzN4&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=3&ct=result
http://books.google.com/books?id=wYeNwE7B0zkC&pg=PA117&lpg=PA117&dq=lehman+and+tailhook&source=web&ots=9-VHSZWM9g&sig=AEwbnT8RlBLhksT9poVF7DXBAdM&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=6&ct=result
http://books.google.com/books?id=78SCbC1Bv3oC&pg=PA25&lpg=PA25&dq=lehman+and+tailhook&source=bl&ots=VgADXX5cOc&sig=5hd441s2ukivCB0G-TWcenp9hM4&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=9&ct=result
Damn, those Google billionaires are amazing with whole books online
now-a-days. Aloha, Brad
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:21:39 -0600
From: Clayton Dewey <claytondewey@gmail.com>
Occupied schools in Greece face repression
Occupied schools in Greece face repression
As the tide of secondary and high-school squats rises again across Greece,
the state responds with repression.
More than 300 secondary and high schools (that is 1/6 of the national
total) around Greece are currently occupied by their pupils who are
demanding the reversal of several articles of the conservative educational
reform that caused widespead revolt by students and university staff
during the academic years of 2005-2006-2007. The renewed resistance to the
law which has been rejected by the entire school and academic community
and is considered to be the first step towards the abolition of
student-pupil participation in management, is being faced with
unprecedented measures of repression. There have been consistent efforts
by the government and the local authorities to criminalise the school
squats, whereas neonazi attacks against squatted schools in Athens have
been reported.
Most recently, on the 17th of October, the president of the pupil's
council and one more pupil of the 4th high-school of the city of Karditsa
were arrested on charges of obstructing the function of a public service,
after the pupils of the squatted school staged a demo against the
installation of an iron fence around the premises, with the central
slogan being "School is not a Prison". After the reaction of the
Teacher's Union (OLME) the pupils were released.
While the repression escalates, several schools in Athens and
Thessaloniki have opposed the annual election of representatives, opting
for direct-democratic procedures without the realm of state-recognised
legality. In the city of Peiraeus, on the 17th of October the Autonomous
Coordination Squat Committee, held a protest march for "Liberatory free
and public education".
http://libcom.org/news/more-300-schools-squatted-throughout-greece-protest-again
st-educational-reform-face-repress
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:23:46 -0400
From: FeedBlitz <feedblitz@mail.feedblitz.com>
Subject: Disappeared News - 7 new articles
"DISAPPEARED NEWS" - 7 NEW ARTICLES
1. Poll Position
2. Collective action during the last depression
3. Mayorâ^À^Ùs profligate spending on pro-rail advertisements is an
outrageous waste of taxpayer money
4. Judith Miller moves to Fox News-why am I not surprised?
5. Thomas Nostradamas Jefferson
6. John Lehman: Superferry board chair, advisor to John McCain, and,
according to Mother Jones, a Tailhook participant
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Poll Position
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Collective action during the last depression
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Mayorâ^À^Ùs profligate spending on pro-rail advertisements is an
outrageous waste of taxpayer money
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and found Mufiâ^À^Ùs expensive, flashy insert pushing his rail project. I
planned to call to find out how much that slick propaganda piece cost us
taxpayers. The Advertiser saved me the trouble. An article today says it
cost $176,000. Now Iâ^À^Ùm even more angry. The city spent nearly $2.6
million from August 2005 through June 30,....
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:37:18 -0700
From: `Ehu Kekahu Cardwell <ehukekahu@koanifoundation.org>
Free Hawai`i TV - "Kau Inoa Exposed"
FREEHAWAII.INFO PRESENTS
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TODAYÕS VIDEO COMMENTARY
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Will Kau Inoa Be Used To Support The Akaka Bill?
How Do They Get Signatures? Who Has Access To The Database?
Here's The Answers. But Be Prepared - It Isn't Pretty.
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:10:21 -0500
From: nimchira <tepaatu@gmail.com>
News from the Health and Environmental Communities
News from the Health and Environmental Communities
Published since Nov, 2005
Oct. 21, 2008
In This Issue:
Safety Agency Warns of Safety Hazards in Cribs Drop-side cribs prone to
entrapment, strangulation accidents.
http://consumeraffairs.list-manage.com/track/click?u=48290de6249ef2cecba9fe5de&id=01ae2567e9&e=0fa96e422d
The Hartz Mountain Corporation Voluntarily Recalls One Specific Lot of
Nationwide Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips Because of Possible Health Risk: The
Hartz Mountain Corporation, Secaucus, NJ is voluntarily recalling one
specific lot of Hartz Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips due to concerns that one
or more bags within the lot are potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this
voluntary recall. http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hartz10_08.html
Suicide Rises Among Baby Boomers Middle-aged whites become newest at-risk
group.
http://consumeraffairs.list-manage.com/track/click?u=48290de6249ef2cecba9fe5de&id=af1321d492&e=0fa96e422d
Dentists back sealants, despite concerns. The chemical is bisphenol-A, or
BPA, which is widely used in the making of the hard, clear plastic called
polycarbonate, and is also found in the linings of food and soft-drink cans.
Most human exposure to the chemical clearly comes from the food supply. But
traces have also been found in dental sealants.
http://newsletters.environmentalhealthnews.org/t/17317/3057/22688/0/?u=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5ueXRpbWVzLmNvbS8yMDA4LzEwLzIxL2hlYWx0aC8yMXdlbGwuaHRtbA%3d%3d&x=34b159f7
Food authority accused over GM decisions. The food authority responsible for
approving genetically modified products has been accused of pandering to
agrochemical giants at the expense of consumer health.
http://newsletters.environmentalhealthnews.org/t/17317/3057/22699/0/?u=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zbWguY29tLmF1L25ld3Mvc3BlY2lhbHMvc2NpZW5jZS9mb29kLWF1dGhvcml0eS1hY
2N1c2VkLW92ZXItZ20tZGVjaXNpb25zLzIwMDgvMTAvMjAvMTIyNDM1MTE1NTIyNC5odG1s&x=06
ca1317
chemotherapy has but one purpose: To extract the life savings of cancer
victims before they die. The Breast Cancer Deception: (click image thumbnail
on the right).
http://www.naturalnews.com/Report_Breast_Cancer_Deception_0.html
Canada Declares Bisphenol A to be a Toxic Chemical; Bans Baby Bottles
http://www.naturalnews.com/News_000379_Bisphenol_A_baby_bottles_toxic_chemicals.html
Mobile Phones Causing Skin Disorders
http://www.naturalnews.com/News_000378_mobile_phones_skin_disorders_nickel.html
FDA Protects Chinese Supplier of Tainted Heparin, Refuses to Release Names
http://www.naturalnews.com/024550.html
Duke University Study Links Splenda to Weight Gain, Health Problems
http://www.naturalnews.com/024543.html
Common Medications Cause Elderly to Lose Thinking Skills
http://www.naturalnews.com/024538.html
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Transvaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh: Audience: Hospital surgical
staff, OB/GYN physicians, other healthcare professionals FDA informed
healthcare professionals of serious complications associated with
transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in repair of pelvic organ prolapse
(POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Over the past three years,
FDA has received over 1,000 reports from nine surgical mesh manufacturers
of complications that were associated with surgical mesh devices used to
repair POP and SUI. The most frequent complications included erosion
through vaginal epithelium, infection, pain, urinary problems, and
recurrence of prolapse and/or incontinence. There were also reports of
bowel, bladder, and blood vessel perforation during insertion. In some
cases, vaginal scarring and mesh erosion led to a significant decrease in
patient quality of life due to discomfort and pain, including dyspareunia.
FDA provided recommended actions for both physicians and patients to
reduce the risks. http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:27:26 -1000
From: pilipo souza <pilipohale@hawaii.rr.com>
Funeral Services
Aloha kakou,
This morning on Hamada's 7 to 8 radio show, I heard from the horse's
mouth.
State of Hawaii Lt. Gov Duke Aiona, of the koko, in his promotion of
CON-CON, had a caller who said by Law of Apology Bill 103-150, "how can
the defacto entity of the State of Hawaii and its agencies promote any
legislation or conventions that engages the lawful people of the Hawaiian
Constitutional Monarchy? And such entities are puppet governance of the
internationally recognize "occupier", the federal United States of
America."
Mr. Aiona's reply was, " that your interpretation. Hamada throws a block
ending the call and Aiona continues to make yardage in the game of fraud.
Under International Law, the spoils or booty of War goes to the conqueror.
Did the federal United States of America declare war against Hawaii the
same time it did Spain? No! Was the Hawaiian islands part of Spain as
recorded in 1547?
So there is no booty, unless the people of Hawaii by virtue of any form of
the Akaka Bill concede all of its native resources to the federal United
States of America. The federal USA is a corporation. Can a private
corporation declare war against a public neutral nation? They can if you
are a mom/pop store and they are Wal-Mart?
The occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom was entirely based upon "Necessity
of War", The American-Spanish War of 1898. There is no Treaty of
Annexation of Hawaii. The statute of McKinley at the high school is fraud.
Hiki no, that war is over! The doctrine of "Necessity of War" that
involved these nations is canceled by mere treaty between the federal USA
and Spain. The occupied forces in Hawaii, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippine
Islands, Marianas under International Law are discharged. They remain
because we are ignorant of the facts and participate in playing
government, such as registering to vote to promote your funeral.
The Con-Con, OHA, or any partaking by "registered" vote are just layers of
dirt to cover your death as a internationally recognize Hawaiian National.
Every time you vote or participate in their scam you cover your true
identity, first as a Living Soul and secondly a Hawaiian National.
Rest assured dear friends, between McCain and Obama the "Necessity of War"
has not ended and Mr. Akaka will score the final touchdown against his own
people who will be applauding the triumphant victory of their demise.
E ala e Be wise as a serpent, and gentle as a dove!
Aloha ke Akua,, the breathe of God is life! pilipo
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:08:49 -0700
From: Kathy Roberts <weerkhr@pacbell.net>
Subject: Video: Attempted Citizen's Arrest of Karl Rove
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Ili0jgn_JD4
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:49:14 +1300
From: chook <tepaatu@gmail.com>
Genetic Map of Living Humans in Interconnected
World Regions
------ Forwarded Message
Frequently Asked Questions About DNA Tribes
http://www.dnatribes.com/faq.html
Samples: http://www.dnatribes.com/sampleresults.html
A New Genetic Map of Interconnected World Regions
http://www.dnatribes.com/sample-results/dnatribes-global-survey-regional-affinities.pdf
Q: What is DNA Tribes Genetic Ancestry Analysis?
A: DNA Tribes Genetic Ancestry Analysis is a service that uses genetic
material inherited from both maternal and paternal ancestors to measure
your genetic connections to individual ethnic groups and major world
regions. Your top ranked results indicate places where your blend of
ancestry is most frequent and where your genetic ancestors left the
strongest traces.
Q: How will my results look?
A: Results are delivered by email in a printable PDF Genetic Ancestry
Report. Sample Caucasian and African- American results with comments can
be viewed here.
Q: How does DNA Tribes stands out from other services?
* Affordability. Our test provides a comprehensive look at your genetic
ancestry at an affordable cost. Once your initial testing is performed,
inexpensive updates and specialized panels are available at any times you
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* Speedy turn-around times. A personal genetic ancestry test is an
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Tribes delivers results typically within 2-3 weeks or less. For up-to-
date status information about your order, contact support@....
* Excellent customer service. If you have any questions about the
interpretation of your report, we are happy to review your results in
detail to answer any questions in the light of your family history or
world genetic variation.
* Industry standard markers. DNA Tribe analysis uses a set of 26 autosomal
STR markers that has been the industry standard relied on by police
investigators and ordinary citizens in U.S. courts of law for 10 years.
These powerful markers not only provide personal genetic identification
virtually unique to each person, they allow DNA Tribes' proprietary
identification of the most detailed map of world genetic regions performed
to date.
* Expert data analysis. DNA Tribes' proprietary analysis was developed
with Dr. Eduardas Valaitis (Ph.D. in Statistics, Yale University 2005),
whose expertise in multivariate classification allows us to provide the
most detailed and comprehensive regional analysis available anywhere.
* Lots of detail. DNA Tribes offers the most comprehensive comparison to
world populations and regions available anywhere. DNA Tribes provides a
compares your genetic profile to hundreds of actual populations around the
world to identify the ethnic groups and regions where your DNA fits best,
including detailed score information not available anywhere else.
* Just the facts. The greatest danger in genetic analysis lies in
over-interpretation of data. Genetic ancestry is complex and does not
always correspond to familiar ways of thinking about ancestry. Instead of
speculative estimates, DNA Tribes results compare your DNA to hundreds of
actual populations. These detailed results can be compared with known
historical information to corroborate or complement what you already know
about your family history.
Q: How do I get my DNA Tribes analysis? How long does it take? A: Learning
about your genetic ancestry with DNA Tribes is easy and painless. Once you
order your DNA Tribes analysis online, we will send you a cheek swab kit
with easy to follow instructions. You'll simply scrub the inside of your
cheek with the swabs, seal your samples and then mail them in the prepaid
return envelope to our partner lab. Once we receive your sample, you will
receive your results in approximately 2 weeks by email in a printer-ready
PDF file.
Q: How does DNA Tribes pricing compare to the cost of other DNA
tests?
A: DNA Tribes provides the most informative and comprehensive genetic
ancestry analysis available at an affordable price. For a price
comparison, the International Society of Genetic Genealogy hosts an Ethnic
Origins DNA Testing Company Comparison at:
http://www.isogg.org/eochart.htm.
Note: The price comparison chart linked above is maintained by a
third-party organization not affiliated with DNA Tribes and may not
include our current test information and pricing. For up to date DNA
Tribes test information and prices including current promotions, click
here.
Q: Are DNA Tribes customer ratings and reviews available?
A: Yes. At DNA Tribes, our goal is to provide superior genetic analysis
that is informative and enjoyable for our customers. To help us
continually improve the quality of our service, DNA Tribes routinely
invites our customers to submit their ratings and reviews of their testing
experiences. Of customers who responded to our survey between January 2006
and August 2008, over 95% gave a positive rating of their experience with
DNA Tribes.
To get the most of your analysis, we recommend contacting us at
support@... with any questions about your testing. We are happy to provide
follow up assistance in translating technical results into plain English
terms to help you in your personal genetic ancestry research.
To read customer reviews of their DNA Tribes experiences, click here.
Q: Is DNA Tribes for only males or females?
A: Both males and females can use DNA Tribes Genetic Ancestry Analysis.
Our test uses autosomal genetic material inherited both the mother and
father (50% from each parent), providing a unique "genetic portrait" that
you can pass on to your children and grandchildren as a record of their
family heritage.
Q: What is the scientific basis for DNA Tribes method of analysis?
A: DNA Tribes(R) is a private firm specializing in genetic ancestry
analysis, including both geographical analysis of world populations and
the comparison of individuals to living populations and world regions. DNA
Tribes' proprietary analysis has been developed by Dr. Eduardas Valaitis,
who received his Doctorate in Statistics from Yale University in 2005. Dr.
Valaitis has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics
and Statistics at American University in Washington, D.C., and is
currently a Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Dr. Valaitis'
background includes extensive work in multivariate analysis and
classification, which involves identifying mathematical structure present
within large and complex datasets. This expertise allows DNA Tribes to
perform a uniquely detailed and comprehensive analysis of world
populations to identify genetic structure on an objective mathematical
basis. All data used in our analysis come from peer- reviewed scientific
studies of world populations. Our unique U.S. Patent Pending method of
analysis is available exclusively through DNA Tribes.
Q: Is DNA Tribes proprietary method of analysis available elsewhere?
No. Some forensic calculators use the CODIS STR markers used for DNA
Tribes genetic ancestry analysis. However, these calculators use forensic
match calculations that are inappropriate for genetic ancestry analysis.
DNA Tribes analysis is based on a unique, patent pending genetic ancestry
algorithm developed by Dr. Eduardas Valaitis (Ph.D. in Statistics, Yale
University 2005) available exclusively through DNAtribes.com.
Q: What genetic markers are used for DNA Tribes analysis?
A: DNA Tribes uses a type of autosomal STR genetic markers developed by
the FBI for individual identification. Using this system, each person's
DNA profile serves as a genetic fingerprint for that individual, with
typically less than one in a trillion chance of sharing an identical
profile with anyone in the world. Because each autosomal STR profile is so
unique to each person, these genetic markers are also the industry
standard for court-admissible paternity and maternity testing. DNA Tribes
uses this highly unique autosomal STR genetic profile to measure a
person's genetic connections to populations and major regions around the
world.
Further information about the DNA markers used for DNA Tribes analysis can
be found at: http://www.cstl.nist.gov/biotech/strbase/
Q: Is the set of autosomal STR markers markers used in DNA Tribes analysis
sufficient to provide a robust and detailed genetic ancestry analysis?
Yes. Genetic ancestry analysis requires many data points, consisting of
both informative DNA markers and robust population reference data. DNA
Tribes analysis uses a powerful set of industry standard DNA markers
relied on by police agencies and courts of law for their strong
intra-populational variability. DNA Tribes compares each person's unique
set of highly informative DNA markers to our database representing
hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. This enables us to not only
basic continental groups, but to "zoom in" further and perform the most
detailed structual analysis of world populations available to identify
individual genetic regions sharing unique genetic patterns. DNA Tribes
customers receive the most comprehensive and detailed genetic ancestry
analysis available.
New but expensive technologies have allowed testing of hundreds or
thousands of SNPs or other markers, which has sometimes been used for a
ancestry analysis. However, these analyses are limited by the small amount
of global DNA reference data, in many cases derived from only a handful to
a few dozen individuals. Because of this lack of data, the global
structure of genetic clusters inferred using these SNP markers remains
incompletely documented.
In contrast, DNA Tribes analysis is uses a suite of powerful industry
standard markers to provide a detailed and statistically rigorous
comparison to hundreds of actual ethnic groups in all parts of the world
and regional genetic structure identified and tested by Dr. Eduardas
Valaitis. Our survey of world populations (viewable by clicking the link
below) provides detailed analysis of level of the structure distinguished
using these markers, which surpasses both academic and commercial
SNP-based studies in both comprehensiveness and detail:
http://dnatribes.com/sample-results/dnatribes-global-survey-regional-affinities.\ pdf
Q: How does DNA Tribes autosomal analysis relate to other forms of genetic
analysis, such as Y chromosome, mtdDNA or admixture tests?
A: DNA Tribes unique autosomal analysis complements other types of genetic
tests, by using DNA passed down equally from male and female ancestors.
The autosomal STRs tested by DNA Tribes are passed down from both male and
female and both lineal and non-lineal ancestors. Each person inherits a
unique combination of these autosomal STRs. DNA Tribes identifies the
individual ethnic groups and world regions where a person's total
combination of ancestry is most frequent or common.
DNA Tribes analysis can complement Y chromosome or mtDNA information by
providing information about genetic connections passed down from a
sampling of both lineal non-lineal ancestors, providing a more
well-rounded and inclusive picture of a person's overall ancestry. DNA
Tribes analysis can complement admixture testing by identifying
connections to individual ethnic groups and world regions, providing a
more detailed view of ancestry based on both indigenous and admixed
Diaspora populations as they actually exist.
Q: Can DNA Tribes provide information not available through traditional
genealogy?
Yes. DNA Tribes offers a genetic analysis that includes information
invisible to traditional genealogy and can complement your genealogical
research. Genealogy is a type of history documenting biographical
information about lineal ancestors that can establish who your ancestors
were. However, genealogy cannot identify the specific genetic connections
passed down by these ancestors. This is because genealogy deals with only
the means of DNA transmission and not with the substance itself. The
autosomal genetic analysis offered by DNA Tribes can complement
genealogical research by identifying your genetic connections to living
populations passed down by your historical ancestors.
For instance, genealogical research might document that a person's
grandparents originated in Ireland, Germany and Italy. However, members of
each of these national populations exhibit a range of individual genetic
variation that genealogy cannot identify. (Detailed analysis of the
genetic composition of ethnic groups around the world is available in our
global survey, viewable by clicking here.) Additionally, family members
each inherit a unique combination of DNA from these grandparents. One
grandchild might inherit DNA most typical of Ireland; another, DNA typical
of Italy; and another, a blending of DNA typical of Central European
populations living between these three countries of origin. This is
because genealogical "fractions" can only provide non-genetic information
about historical ancestors, which can then be complemented by genetic
information measuring the connections to living populations that each
person inherits. Just as with physical appearance, each person possesses a
unique combination of DNA that exists as a whole with genetic relations to
living populations as well as to historical ancestors.
Q: Do my DNA Tribes results prove my membership in a certain ethnic group?
A: Your top matches are the places in our database where your DNA profile
is most common. A match with a particular ethnic or national population
sample does not guarantee you or a recent ancestor (parent or grandparent,
for instance) are a member of that ethnic group. However, a match does
indicate a population where your combination of ancestry is common, which
is most often due to shared ancestry with that population.
For instance, an African-American might match populations from Cape Verde
(an island nation off the coast of West Africa) or Belem, Brazil. Like
African-Americans, each of these populations is descended from a recent
blending of Europeans and Africans. A Global Population match with either
of these populations could be due a similar blending of African and
European ancestors. Likewise, a match with a population of Caucasians in
Indiana, U.S.A. does not necessarily indicate your ancestors came from
Indiana, but instead indicates your blend of genetic ancestry is present
within that population.
Nevertheless, DNA Tribes matches reflect a rigorous comparison to living
populations as they exist today. Although results do not always relate
directly to particular genealogical events, all match results reflect the
genetic relations of individuals to the complex texture of actual world
populations. For instance, a small fraction of European individuals
inherit a DNA profile that is most frequent in India. Indian affiliation
is most common in Roma (Gypsy) populations, but can be also found in
non-Roma populations throughout Europe, and especially the Mediterranean.
(More details available in our global survey of world populations). While
this result does not necessarily indicate a great-grandparent from India,
it does reflect the small but significant overlap between some individuals
in European and Indian populations.
Q: Does DNA Tribes prove identity?
A: Identity is complex and defined by a very personal combination history,
geography, and culture. While a DNA test alone cannot define a person's
identity, results from our analysis can provide important clues to
ancestral origins within major world regions and sometimes even individual
ethnic groups. Alongside genealogical, historical and cultural
information, our analysis can contribute another important piece to the
puzzle of personal identity.
Q: Can test results be used to apply for American Indian tribal enrollment
or to obtain official Indian status?
A: No. However, DNA match results can provide genetic clues as to the
regions and living tribal populations where a person's DNA is most common.
Because of the strong genetic differences observed between American Indian
populations, test results can provide evidence to assist in the
documentary and genealogical research necessary to establish historical
ties to particular American Indian tribal nations.
For American Indian tribal enrollment officials, please contact
support@... for more information about how the information in DNA Tribes
results can be interpreted and applied, or for more information about
private group ancestry studies.
Q: How do DNA Tribes match results relate to historical events?
A: Many living populations retain genetic material that dates to their
founding in ancient times as well as traces of more recent events. The
genetic patterns identified by DNA Tribes relate primarily to geography:
living ethnic groups are most often related to their neighbors, sharing
common ties to world regions that can cross ethnic and cultural divisions.
Some populations that have migrated from their homelands also retain
genetic connections to their places of origin: for instance, Polish Tatars
retain stronger Mongolian affiliations than are seen elsewhere in Europe.
However, the relation of genetics to historical events presents many
difficulties and often requires reference to non- genetic information. The
similarities observed between some neighboring populations of differing
language and culture suggest ancient regional patterns of contact that can
predate and outlast ethnic groupings. For instance, Mediterranean
affiliations observed in North Africa, the Levant and Western Europe could
reflect historical influences of Greeks or Romans, but likely also reflect
older, enduring contacts that predate those particular civilizations. DNA
Tribes encourages our customers to explore the historical dimensions of
ancestry, and provides a detailed, empirical genetic analysis for a solid
foundation to enable this speculative research.
Q: How are the DNA Tribes world regions defined?
A: DNA Tribes is the only genetic ancestry analysis that identifies world
regions based on mathematical patterns of unique genetic variation. Other
tests rely on non-scientific racial divisions. These presumed racial
groupings present an incorrect and incomplete view of genetic patterns
actually present in the world. Simplistic divisions of the world into 3-5
continents ignores important unique regions that do not neatly fall into
presumed racial categories, such as such as North Africa, Polynesia or
Tibet. DNA Tribes analysis does not make any assumptions based on
non-scientific racial divisions.
Instead of relying in presumed racial divisions, DNA Tribes defines world
regions identified in a comprehensive database of world populations by
objective mathematical criteria. Many of these world regions correspond to
cultural or linguistic groups. For instance, Slavic-speaking peoples share
a predominance of the Eastern European region. Other world regions cross
national and cultural boundaries as they exist today and reflect the
genetic imprint of older patterns of human interactions in these zones.
A map illustrating the world regions identified by our unique mathematical
analysis can be viewed by selecting Populations.
Q: Why are population matches presented in separate Native and Global
rankings?
A: Each person's ranked population results are divided into Native and
Global Population Match. Native Population Match results include
indigenous populations with minimal admixture in the past 500 years, such
as Native Amazonians, Scottish, Egyptians or Japanese. Global Population
Match includes these indigenous populations as well as modern Diaspora
ethnic groups such as African-Americans, European-Americans or
Asian-Americans. Modern Diaspora populations are descended from immigrants
who have recently moved from their homelands to live around the world,
often blending with other peoples.
Many people with Diaspora origins obtain their many of their strongest
population matches with modern populations rather than indigenous
populations. Population matches are divided between Native and Global to
identify these Diaspora affiliations as well as genetic links to
indigenous peoples. For instance, many African- Americans match African
Diaspora populations such as African-Americans from various U.S. states,
Afro-Brazilians and related peoples. However, their Native Match results
can also indicate roots in indigenous African, European or Native American
populations.
Q: What are MLI scores?
A: Each DNA Tribes Native and Global Population Match and World Region
Match is listed with a Match Likelihood Index (MLI) score that indicates
your odds of belonging to that population relative to your odds of
belonging to a generic human population. For instance, a Native Population
Match with Macedonia scored 45.2 indicates your genetic ancestry is 45.2
times as likely in Macedonia as in the world.
Population and world region match results are provided in a ranked
listing, from most likely to least likely. Top ranked scores indicate your
best population or regional matches in the DNA Tribes database. All
matches can be compared against each other as odds ratios. For instance,
if you obtain a score of 25.0 for Bavarian and 5.0 for Macedonian, this
means your genetic profile is 25.0/5.0 = 5.0 times as likely to be
Bavarian as Macedonian.
Q: What are typical scores for my ethnic group? Are my scores very high or
low?
A: Individuals within each population exhibit a characteristic range of
world region scores. This range varies by world region and ethnicity.
Tables listing scores by percentile for Caucasians, African-Americans and
Hispanics living in the United States (including Europa sub-regional
scores for U.S. Caucasians) can be viewed in our global survey.
These percentiles provide the range of expected scores for individuals
within each group.
Q: What are TribeScores?
TribeScores are a unique scoring method developed by DNA Tribes that
compares a person's match scores for a population to the scores of actual
members within that ethnic group or region. Each DNA Tribes match includes
a TribeScore in parentheses, listing your MLI score's percentile in that
population. TribeScores compares your MLI scores to members of each ethnic
group and world region. For instance, results listing "Switzerland (0.73)"
indicate that your MLI score is higher than 73% of scores from this Swiss
reference population, and lower than 27% of these Swiss individuals.
TribeScores of (0.05) and above are within the expected range for a
population, and TribeScores between the (0.25) and above are ordinary or
typical for members of that population. TribeScores indicate how high or
low your score is in the specific context of each population, providing
the necessary point of reference to explain each MLI score.
Q: Can a person of one ethnic group obtain their strongest match with
another group or even world region?
A: Yes. Each population includes a spectrum of gene frequencies. Within
that spectrum, some alleles (genes) will be typical of that general
region, some will be typical of nearby regions, and some might be more
unique to that ethnic group.
It is common for people to imagine a population in terms of general or
distinctive characteristics. However, individuals within any population
exhibit a range of variation. While red hair might seem typical of Irish
descent, red hair is only found in a minority of Irish people and can be
found in many other populations and even continents. The same is true of
genetic ancestry. Some individuals in an ethnic population group might
carry alleles (genes) that are highly typical of that group. However, all
will retain genetic connections to other nearby populations, and some will
retain a primary affiliation with other world regions.
A global survey of world region affiliations within a variety of
populations can be viewed by clicking here.
This survey illustrates the spectrum of regional affiliations for a
variety of national and ethnic populations. DNA Tribes results for an
individual from that group could include any affiliation represented
within that population.
Q: How can I compare my DNA Tribes results with information from other
genetic ancestry tests?
A: DNA Tribes provides a unique perspective on genetic ancestry by
measuring a person's genetic connections to specific population samples
and world regions. This information can complement results from Y
chromosome, mtDNA or admixture tests to provide a more comprehensive
picture of your genetic ancestry.
DNA Tribes has several advantages over other types of genetic ancestry
test. Y chromosome and mtDNA tests can indicate one lineage a person has
inherited from one direct lineal ancestor. This can be traced through
particular genealogical ancestors, providing a direct correspondence with
traditional documentary (paper) genealogy. However, while each person has
thousands of lineal ancestors even within the past 500 years, Y chromosome
or mtDNA tests can only provide information about two of these ancestors.
SNP Admixture tests estimate a person's contribution from several broad
continental groups. Like DNA Tribes, admixture tests use genetic material
passed down from a sampling of all ancestors. Admixture types of tests
assume a person is descended from a handful of prominent populations, such
as Western Europeans and East Asians. However, most people in the world
are not descended from a mixture of Western Europeans, East Asians, West
Africans, and Central Americans. DNA Tribes analysis measures a person's
genetic connections to populations and major regions from all over the
world. Each of these regions retains unique characteristics that cannot be
described by a basic division of the world into 3-5 regions. For instance,
North African Berbers are not a mixture of Europeans and West Africans,
but are unique peoples with distinctive genetic characteristics. DNA
Tribes measures your connections to important world regions such as
Eastern Europe, North India or Northeast Amerindians that can be
overlooked or misclassified by an admixture test.
DNA Tribes can provide information not available from other types of
analysis. This information can be combined with results from other DNA
tests for a more thoroughly detailed picture of your genetic ancestry.
Q: Do my results show what percentage of various groups I am?
A: DNA Tribes does not perform a percentage of admixture calculation. DNA
Tribes is a statistical likelihood analysis based on actual allele (gene)
frequencies scientifically measured in hundreds of world population
samples. Admixture estimate can be useful in certain conditions
(especially for medical purposes). Admixture analysis requires many
assumptions, including the designation of "non-mixed" populations based
primarily on racial groups defined by society. In reality, no population
is "100% unmixed" or completely isolated from other populations. Genes can
be shared between populations due to common origins, historical invasions,
or slow diffusion by local contact over many generations.
Our unique method of analysis is valid for anyone from anywhere in the
world. Instead of estimating admixture, DNA Tribes measures a person's
genetic connections within populations, identifying the ethnic groups and
world regions where a person's DNA profile is most common.
Q: Why do DNA Tribes results identify the populations where a person's DNA
profile is most common, instead of estimating admixture from major racial
groups?
DNA Tribes analysis is an empirical analysis that identifies a person's
best genetic fits among actual world populations. Although admixture
analysis is appropriate only in a limited context, DNA Tribes' unbiased
method of analysis is appropriate for both individuals of mixed and
unmixed backgrounds. For people of mixed origins, DNA Tribes results
reflect the genetic material actually passed down from both paternal and
maternal ancestors. However, admixture is only one of several processes
that shape human genetic diversity. Although the human genetic landscape
has been influenced by major admixture events (such as the European
colonization of Latin America), this genetic structure also reflects the
complex interplay of processes including shared historical origins of
populations, internal processes such as genetic drift, and gradual
small-scale gene flow. For this reason, a simple model of admixture does
not explain human variation, and admixture analysis can generate
misleading or incomplete results. DNA Tribes analysis provides a direct
comparison to hundreds of actual populations, reflecting the full genetic
complexity of living populations.
The structure of many world populations cannot be meaningfully explained
only in terms of admixture. This is a fundamental methodological problem
that cannot be overcome by the use of many of genetic markers. For
instance, Europe has been inhabited for several tens of thousands of
years, and has developed an internal regional structure while also
undergoing continuous and periodic gene flow between populations and
regions, and to a lesser extent with Near Eastern and other adjacent
populations. Living European populations exhibit consistent regional
structure that nevertheless includes overlap with other European and Near
Eastern regions. As in all parts of the world, European genetic structure
has been shaped by many genetic processes, expressed in regular
differences rooted in geography.
Additionally, analyses based only on an admixture model cannot fully
account for the ordinary variation within every population. Some
individuals within every ethnic group and region can inherit genetic
markers typical of nearby or, less frequently, distantly related
populations. This can reflect a recent ancestor from another region, but
can also reflect the ordinary genetic variation within all human
populations. For instance, India includes some of the oldest source
populations for European and Asian peoples, and some individuals in Europe
and Asia can inherit alleles that are frequent in India. These could be
passed down from a recent ancestor from India, but can also reflect the
ancient shared roots with India retained in living European and Asian
populations.
Even in regions where historical admixture has been more frequent,
admixture takes a specific local character. For instance, both the Malay
Archipelago and Mongolian regions have been the site of contacts between
Near Eastern and East Asian populations dating to historical and
prehistoric times. However, this cross-continental admixture is expressed
uniquely in each region's genetic patterns and cannot be explained in
terms of simple admixture. DNA Tribes is the only test rigorous and
detailed enough to distinguish ancestry from these and other local regions
shaped by unique geographical and human interactions.
Further, gene flow between human populations has been continuous
throughout most of history. Many ethnic crossings now thought of as
admixture are reiterating crossings that have taken place in history and
prehistory. For instance, gene flow between Sub-Saharan African and
Caucasian (European and Near Eastern) populations has taken place in areas
in and near the Sahara Desert (including the North African and East
African genetic regions) throughout history. The blending of African and
European peoples that has taken place since the colonial era in North,
Central and South America is usually thought of as a novel crossing, but
from a broader perspective is recapitulating an ancient pattern of
trans-Saharan gene flow. In contrast, the combination of American Indian
and European and/or African populations is a novel type of crossing
without a known historical precedent, and characterizes the relatively
young Mestizo world region.
However, admixture analysis can be appropriate and informative in limited
contexts. Where a modern Diaspora ethnic group has mixed with populations
from other regions, admixture analysis can estimate the contribution from
each source population. For instance, African-Americans often inherit
ancestry from African and European populations, and admixture analysis can
meaningfully estimate the contribution of each group. In this case, DNA
Tribes analysis can complement admixture estimates by identifying the
specific tribes, regions and ethnic groups where a person's DNA is most
common in each continent of origin.
DNA Tribes avoids the error of attributing all intra-populational
variation to admixture by providing a detailed empirical analysis that
identifies the actual living populations where a person's unique DNA is
most common. These individual results can then be viewed in the light of
known family genealogy, geography and historical events.
Q: How can DNA Tribes identify Native American ancestry?
A: DNA Tribes can identify Native American ancestry through a match with a
particular Native American population or a with a Native American world
region. DNA Tribes currently includes a number of Native American tribal
populations in our database. A listing of these populations can be found
here.
Additionally, DNA Tribes distinguishes a number of major Native American
world regions. A listing of these with a map can be found by selecting
Populations.
One world region includes a recent mixture of Native Americans with
Europeans and Africans. For many people of mixed ancestry with a
substantial Native American component, the Mestizo world region will be
their strongest World Region Match. This can often be corroborated by a
substantial (match score greater than 1.0) match with another Native
American world region.
The Native American regions identified by DNA Tribes analysis are highly
distinct from European and African world regions. For this reason, many
people with a Native American ancestor do not obtain a substantial Native
American match in their population or world region results. In such cases,
a Native American Panel (see below for more information) can identify
their nearest relatives amongst Native American populations. A DNA Tribes
Fact Sheet about DNA testing and American Indian ancestry research and
enrollment can be downloaded here.
Q: What are the DNA Tribes Native American Panel and African Panel?
A: For some customers of African or Native American descent, ancestry from
another world region can dominate Native and Global Population Match
results. The DNA Tribes African and Native American Panels are each
supplementary ranked listings of a person's match scores for these
indigenous populations.
For instance, a person of African and European descent might inherit
strong genetic signals from Europe resulting in only European Top 10
Native Match results, without an indication of genetic roots in indigenous
African populations. African Panel results provide a supplementary ranked
list of a person's medium resolution results with all indigenous
Sub-Saharan African populations, including those that do not appear in Top
20 Native Population Match results.
Likewise, a person of European and Native American descent might inherit
strong genetic signals from Europe resulting in only European Top 10
Native Match results, without an indication of affiliations with Native
American populations. Native American Panel results provide a
supplementary ranked list of a person's medium resolution results with all
unmixed Native American populations, including those that do not appear in
Top 20 Native Population Match results.
As with all individual population matches, African or Native American
Panel results measure a person's genetic connections to individual ethnic
and national populations. Match scores from each panel can be directly
compared to that person's top 20 medium resolution Native and Global
Population Match results. Additional DNA testing is not required for these
supplementary reports. African or Native American Panels can be ordered
together with a person's Standard or Premium Kit or any time afterwards.
Q: Do DNA Tribes results correspond to physical appearance?
A: Our analysis uses neutral genetic markers not associated with physical
appearance. Neutral genetic markers are locations within a person's DNA
not associated with phenotype (appearance) and not subject to natural
selection. Genes (alleles) that determine hair or eye color are not
neutral, but neutral markers can silently convey genetic information not
visible on the surface. For instance, a person might have light hair and
eye pigmentation while still retaining some neutral genetic links to the
Sub-Saharan world region passed down from an African grandparent.
Q: I have already obtained my autosomal STR profile from a previous DNA
test. Do I qualify for an Analysis Only?
A: The autosomal STR marker systems used in DNA Tribes(R) Genetic Ancestry
Analysis are standard forensic markers also used for paternity/maternity
and other forensic DNA testing. The markers required for an Analysis Only
are: D3S1358, TH01, D21S11, D18S51, D5S818, D13S317, D7S820, D16S539,
CSF1PO, vWA, D8S1179, TPOX, FGA, Penta D, Penta E, D2S1338, D19S433,
F13A1, F13B, FES/FPS, and LPL.
If you already have these markers from a previous genetic test, you can
order an Analysis Only without the need for further DNA processing.
Analysis Only orders can be placed through our secure online storefront
at: http://dnatribes.com/order.html
When placing your Analysis Only order, email your autosomal STR profile to
support@....
Q: Do DNA Tribes results indicate any medical conditions?
A: No. DNA Tribes is a genetic ancestry analysis not related to any
genetic conditions.
Q: What is the DNA Tribes privacy policy?
A: DNA Tribes is committed to the highest standards of genetic
confidentiality and anonymity. DNA Tribes does not rent, sell, or share
personal information about you with other people or companies.
Q: Are alternate methods of DNA collection available?
A: Yes. Alternate DNA collection methods are available for customers with
special needs. For instance, DNA can sometimes be extracted from a licked
stamp, allowing genetic ancestry analysis for deceased relatives. For
further information and pricing for specialized DNA extraction, please
inquire at support@....
Q: How can I send payment by check or money order?
A: In addition to online payment options, DNA Tribes can accept payment by
check or money order made out to "DNA Tribes" and mailed to:
DNA Tribes P.O. Box 735 Arlington, VA 22216 USA
However, ordering through our secure online storefront allows us to
provide your genetic ancestry analysis more quickly and securely. Orders
can be placed through our secure online checkout.
Q: Where do I mail my DNA sample?
A: Once you have collected your DNA sample using our painless cheek swab
collection kit, please return it to our partner laboratory using the
prepaid return envelope enclosed with your kit. If your prepaid return
envelope has been lost or damaged, please contact DNA Tribes customer
support at support@....
Q: DNA Tribes does not yet include my ancestral population. How can I
suggest my ethnic group for future inclusion in the DNA Tribes World
Population Database?
A: DNA Tribes is continually expanding our population database to be as
comprehensive as possible. If you would like to suggest a population for
future inclusion, please email us at info@... with your ethnic group.
For customers whose ethnic group is not yet included in our database, DNA
Tribes results will identify the nearest populations and regions in our
database where your genetic ancestry is best represented. If we are later
able to include your ancestral population in our database, you can simply
order an update for your analysis to reflect this new data without further
DNA testing.
Q: I am interested in contacting DNA Tribes regarding an article or media
appearance. Whom can I contact?
A: Please direct media inquiries to info@..
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A New Genetic Map of Living Humans in Interconnected World Regions E.
Valaitis1 and L. Martin Revised 03/10/2008
Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................2
About DNA Tribes..................................2
What are DNA Tribes(R) World
Regions?.......................................................................3
How are DNA Tribes(R) World Regions
Identified?.................................................3
How are World Regions
Related?.............................................................................4
Genetic Affiliations of Individuals within World
Regions............................................6
American Indian
Regions..................7
European and Near Eastern
Regions........................................................................8
Sub-Saharan African and Central and South Asian
Regions.................................9
East Asian and Pacific
Populations....10
DNA Tribes(R) Europa: A More Detailed Analysis of
Europe.....................................11
A Genetic Family Tree of European
Sub-Regions.................................................12
Individual Genetic Affiliations within European
Sub-Regions............................13
Score Ranges for Three Major U.S. Ethnic Groups by
Percentile.............................14
Caucasian (United States) (World
Regions)...........................................................15
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Dr. Eduardas Valaitis received his Doctorate in Statistics from Yale
University, New Haven, CT and has been an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Mathematics and Statistics at American University,
Washington, D.C. He is currently a Senior Associate with
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Caucasian (United States) (Europa
Sub-Regions).................................................16
African-American (United
States)..17
Hispanic (United
States)..................18
Estimated Admixture in Latin American and Hispanic
Populations........................19
Further Discussion: Regions, Not
Races.......................................................................20
Introduction DNA Tribes(R) offers a genetic ancestry analysis that
measures the likelihood of an autosomal STR DNA profile of an individual
in world genetic regions (displayed in the map below). These world
regions have been identified by Dr. Eduardas Valaitis using proprietary
statistical analysis of our global DNA database of over 800 living
populations. This study provides an overview of these world regions and
genetic affiliations for individuals within them.
About DNA Tribes DNA Tribes(R) is a private firm specializing in genetic
ancestry analysis, including both geographical analysis of world
populations and the comparison of individuals to living populations and
world regions. DNA Tribes' proprietary analysis incorporates statistical
techniques developed by Dr. Eduardas Valaitis, who received his Doctorate
in Statistics from Yale University in 2005. Dr. Valaitis has been an
Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at
American University in Washington, D.C., and is currently a Senior
Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Dr. Valaitis' background includes
extensive work in multivariate analysis and classification, which involves
identifying mathematical structure present within large and complex
datasets. This expertise allows DNA Tribes to perform a uniquely detailed
and comprehensive analysis of world populations to identify genetic
structure on an objective mathematical basis.
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What are DNA Tribes(R) World Regions? Each world region represents a
unique genetic family within the human species shaped by shared history
and geography. Each region is characterized by a distinctive pattern of
allele frequencies across the STR loci studied. Although all humans are
connected by ancient common origins, each of these genetic families shares
a unique relationship due to more intense and persistent contacts within a
geographical area. DNA Tribes(R) offers the first and only analysis able
to distinguish these genetic families on an objective mathematical basis
without relying on presumed racial or ethnic categories.
How are DNA Tribes(R) World Regions Identified? Instead of relying on
presumed racial or ethnic divisions, DNA Tribes(R) defines world regions
by objective mathematical criteria. A proprietary statistical method is
applied to over 800 individual population samples around the world to
identify groups of populations with shared genetic characteristics.
These genetic groups are then plotted on a map and named according to the
geographical regions they occupy.
Map of DNA Tribes(R) World Regions This map illustrates the geographical
boundaries of these world regions. Within the borders of nearly all
regions, individuals can be found with genetic ties to neighboring and
sometimes distant regions.
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How are World Regions Related? Method: Hierarchical clustering was
performed on world region clusters with the distance metric as the sum of
absolute differences. In this plot, the distance between clusters is the
average of the distances between the points in one cluster and the points
in the other cluster. West African Southern African East African
Northwest European Eastern European Mediterranean Arabian North African
Aegean Levantine Mesopotamian FinnoUgrian Southeast Asian North India South
India Malay Archipelago Eastern India North Chinese Japanese Altaian Tibetan
South Chinese Polynesian Australian Arctic Patagonian Central American Andean
Amazonian Mayan Mexican Athabaskan Ojibwa North Amerindian Salishan
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2
Euclidean Distance
Discussion: This diagram illustrates the relationships between world
regions identified by DNA Tribes. Closely related regions connect towards
the bottom of the diagram. For instance, the Mediterranean and Northwest
European regions are the two most closely related regions. The largest
divisions appear at the top (root) of the tree. For instance, the
Polynesian region is only distantly related to other world regions and
branches off alone towards the top of the tree diagram.
Individual regions group together to form families and super-families of
regions. Most of these larger groupings correspond to major continents.
For instance, all East Asian regions form their own family. This East
Asian family is part of a larger Asian super- family that also includes
Central and South Asian regions. Similarly, all American
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Indian regions are part of their own super-family that is distinct from
the other super- family (labeled "Non-American Indian") that includes all
other world regions.
The relationships illustrated by this diagram are the cumulative product
of (1) genetic contact within each region created by migrations,
intermarriage, and gradual diffusion; and (2) relative isolation from
other regions. Natural features that make these contacts easier or more
difficult can determine regional genetic relationships: waterways,
mountain regions, fertile plains, and continental borders shape the
pathways of human interactions that create both cultural areas and genetic
regions. For instance, the historical difficulty of travel between Asia
and North America corresponds to the great distance between the American
Indian super-family and all other world regions.
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Genetic Affiliations of Individuals within World Regions Method: Observed
allele frequency data was used to simulate 2,000 individual genetic
profiles for the studied world regions. Each simulated profile was
processed by the DNA Tribes(R) algorithm, which measured the simulated
individual's occurrence frequency in each world region. The strongest
regional match was then identified for each individual. These primary
matches were then tallied for all simulated profiles to produce regional
affiliation proportions.
Individuals within each genetic region obtain a spectrum of regional
genetic affinities. The study on the following pages illustrates the
composition of individuals within each genetic world region:
American Indian
Regions............7
European and Near Eastern
Regions..................................................................8
Sub-Saharan African and Central and South Asian
Regions..........................9
East Asian and Pacific
Regions.10
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American Indian Regions
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Arctic Salishan Ojibwa North Amerindian Athabaskan Mexican Mayan Central
American Amazonian Andean Patagonian MestizoPatagonianAndeanAmazonian
Central American Mayan Mexican Athabaskan North Amerindian Ojibwa
Salishan Arctic Other
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European and Near Eastern Regions
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Northwest European Finno-Ugrian Eastern European Mediterranean
North African Aegean Levantine Arabian Mesopotamian Northwest European
Finno-Ugrian Eastern European Mediterranean North African Aegean
Levantine Arabian Mesopotamian Mestizo North India South India
Other
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Sub-Saharan African and Central and South Asian Regions
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West African
East African
North India
South India
Eastern India
Altaian
Arabian
Mestizo
Mesopotamian
Tibetan
Other
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East Asian and Pacific Populations
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Tibetan North Chinese South Chinese Southeast Asian Japanese Malay
Archipelago Polynesian Australian Tibetan North Chinese South Chinese
Southeast Asian Japanese Malay Archipelago Australian Polynesian Altaian
Eastern India North India South India Arabian Other
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DNA Tribes(R) Europa: A More Detailed Analysis of Europe
DNA Tribes(R) has also developed DNA Tribes(R) Europa, a more detailed
comparison to genetic sub-regions of Europe. This allows a more specific
identification of genetic relationships in Europe, including the
identification of local or private genetic characteristics not otherwise
typical of major European world regions.
As with world regions, these Europa sub-regions are distinguished on an
objective mathematical basis, and reflect long-term geographical and/or
ethnic relationships within Europe. Some of these genetic territories
correspond to modern political boundaries, but also reflect more ancient
geographical relationships. For instance, the Greek genetic region
includes not only modern Greece, but also provinces of Southern Italy that
were once part of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece) in the classical world.
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A Genetic Family Tree of European Sub-Regions
The following diagram illustrates the genetic relationships within DNA
Tribes(R) Europa sub-regions. +
Method: Hierarchical clustering was performed on European sub-region
clusters with the distance metric as the sum of absolute differences. In
this plot, the distance between clusters is the average of the distances
between the points in one cluster and the points in the other cluster.
Discussion: This diagram illustrates the relationships between European
sub-regions identified by DNA Tribes(R). Closely related sub-regions
appear towards the bottom of the diagram. For instance, the Polish and
Russian regions are the two most closely related regions. The largest
divisions appear at the top (root) of the tree. For instance, the
Ashkenazi, Finno-Ugrian, and Basque sub-regions are only distantly related
to other European sub-regions and branch off alone towards the top of the
tree diagram. These unique genetic patterns found within these outlier
sub-regions reflect relative isolation from other sub-regions due to
cultural endogamy and/or geographical isolation.
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Individual Genetic Affiliations within European Sub-Regions
Method: Observed allele frequency data was used to simulate 2,000
individual genetic profiles for the studied Europa sub-regions. Each
simulated profile was processed by the DNA Tribes(R) algorithm, which
measured the simulated individual's occurrence frequency in each sub-
region. The strongest regional match was then identified for each
individual. These primary matches were then tallied for all simulated
profiles to produce regional affiliation proportions.
Individuals within each Europa sub-region obtain a spectrum of regional
genetic affinities. Because of close genetic relationships within Europe,
individuals in a sub- region can inherit genetic material that is most
common in other sub-regions. Individuals from sub-regions with a history
of ethnic endogamy or geographic isolation (such as the Ashkenazi, Basque,
or Celtic sub-regions) exhibit higher frequencies of primarily in- group
genetic affiliation. Individuals from centrally located sub-regions, such
as the Balkan or Germanic regions, exhibit more variety in genetic
affiliations and lower frequencies of primarily in-group genetic
affiliation.
The follow study illustrates the range of individual affiliations observed
within each Europa genetic sub-region:
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Celtic Norse Germanic Finno-Ugrian Polish Russian Ashkenazi Portuguese Basque
Spanish Italian Balkan Greek
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Score Ranges for Three Major U.S. Ethnic Groups by Percentile
Individuals within each population exhibit a characteristic range of world
region scores. The following tables list scores by percentile for
Caucasians, African-Americans and Hispanics living in the United States.
These percentiles provide the range of expected scores for individuals
within each group.
Caucasian (U.S.A.) (World
Regions).................................................................15
Caucasian (U.S.A.) (Europa
Sub-Regions).......................................................16
African-American
(U.S.A.).........17
Hispanic
(U.S.A.).........................18
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Caucasian (United States) (World Regions)
5% 25% 50% 75% 95%
(very low) (ordinary) (ordinary) (ordinary) (very high)
Northwest European 1.90 26.31 182.19 1,423.14 25,825.32
Mediterranean 1.43 21.15 136.15 975.53 17,564.77
Eastern European 0.96 15.28 98.03 794.92 12,872.07
Aegean 1.93 17.26 84.68 468.46 5,950.63
Levantine 0.86 9.19 50.68 293.52 4,245.86
Finno-Ugrian 0.35 6.27 45.22 321.29 6,272.69
Mesopotamian 0.94 8.18 39.86 218.51 2,623.37
North African 0.32 4.83 35.58 280.34 5,664.06
Arabian 0.40 4.45 26.37 163.74 2,198.13
Mestizo 0.48 3.99 16.32 73.37 636.78
North India 0.57 3.51 12.45 45.16 283.76
South India 0.04 0.28 1.03 4.28 36.01
Altaian 0.02 0.18 0.66 2.23 11.47
Eastern India 0.02 0.14 0.48 1.52 8.55
East African 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.27 16.74
Tibetan 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.06 0.58
Malay Archipelago 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.03 0.29
Australian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.16
West African 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05 4.24
Southeast Asian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.13
South Chinese 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08
Southern African 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 1.58
Andean 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.18
Salishan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08
North Amerindian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08
Mexican 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06
North Chinese 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03
Arctic 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03
Mayan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02
Japanese 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02
Patagonian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03
Athabaskan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01
Central American 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01
Polynesian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ojibwa 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Amazonian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
For instance, half of all U.S. Caucasians obtain a Northwest European
score between 26.31 and 1,423.14, with a median of 182.19. Northwest
European scores within this range could be considered ordinary for
Caucasian individuals. Only five percent of Caucasians obtain a score
either below 1.90 or above 25,825.32. These could be considered very low
and very high scores within this ethnic group, respectively.
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Caucasian (United States) (Europa Sub-Regions)
5.00% 25.00% 50.00% 75.00% 95.00%
(very low) (ordinary) (ordinary) (ordinary) (very high)
Norse 1.79 25.02 192.90 1,350.58 22,996.43
Celtic 1.38 23.26 183.23 1,352.04 26,615.71
Germanic 1.44 22.02 170.02 1,187.72 18,656.73
Italian 1.72 23.61 169.77 1,096.99 13,686.63
Spanish 1.31 20.37 155.08 1,091.29 18,701.38
Portuguese 1.34 18.51 146.18 1,077.58 18,472.18
Balkan 1.19 17.88 131.88 974.70 13,581.44
Polish 0.78 12.15 94.24 711.43 11,324.42
Greek 0.97 13.35 82.90 545.47 6,717.89
Russian 0.64 10.19 77.88 572.29 10,102.97
Basque 0.28 6.38 63.90 583.43 11,913.49
Ashkenazi 0.36 6.20 53.14 403.26 7,495.74
Finno-Ugrian 0.46 6.75 47.97 341.42 6,421.41
For instance, half of all U.S. Caucasians obtain a Norse score between
25.02 and 1,350.58, with a median of 192.90. Norse scores within this
range could be considered ordinary for Caucasian individuals. Only five
percent of Caucasians obtain a score either below 1.79 or above 22,996.43.
These could be considered very low and very high scores within this ethnic
group, respectively.
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African-American (United States)
5% 25% 50% 75% 95%
(very low) (ordinary) (ordinary) (ordinary) (very high)
West African 5.93 1,150.84 53,876.48 2,792,606.95 1,621,469,999.23
East African 9.30 1,237.82 45,452.08 1,613,934.30 450,063,793.37
Southern African 0.81 265.59 17,383.57 880,528.46 450,255,906.57
Arabian 1.28 17.54 108.66 713.26 13,696.12
North African 0.36 10.23 94.59 833.15 24,259.09
Levantine 0.24 3.85 24.14 146.13 2,000.81
Mestizo 0.28 2.79 12.43 57.32 592.13
Aegean 0.11 1.45 9.27 53.45 748.59
Northwest European 0.04 0.81 6.25 51.32 1,060.66
Mesopotamian 0.05 0.74 4.44 25.64 331.69
Mediterranean 0.03 0.61 4.36 34.92 712.25
North India 0.04 0.31 1.58 8.19 77.68
Eastern European 0.00 0.11 0.89 8.58 200.30
Finno-Ugrian 0.00 0.04 0.37 3.38 77.60
South India 0.01 0.06 0.35 1.99 18.25
Altaian 0.00 0.01 0.03 0.16 1.35
Eastern India 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.04 0.41
Tibetan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.08
Australian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06
Malay Archipelago 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02
Arctic 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.26
Salishan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.16
Andean 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05
North Amerindian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08
Mexican 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04
Southeast Asian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
South Chinese 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mayan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02
Athabaskan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01
Patagonian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01
Polynesian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Central American 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
North Chinese 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ojibwa 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Japanese 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Amazonian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
For instance, half of all African-Americans obtain a West African score
between 1,150.84 and 2,792,606.95, with a median of 53,876.48. West
African scores within this range could be considered ordinary for
African-American individuals. Only five percent of African-Americans
obtain a score either below 5.93 or above 1,621,469,999.23. These could
be considered very low and very high scores within this ethnic group,
respectively.
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Hispanic (United States)
5% 25% 50% 75% 95%
(very low) (ordinary) (ordinary) (ordinary) (very high)
Mestizo 0.87 8.47 38.02 199.42 2,623.65
Aegean 0.14 1.25 6.36 34.55 504.01
Levantine 0.10 0.97 5.41 31.78 441.33
Mesopotamian 0.11 0.95 5.38 27.77 300.75
Northwest European 0.05 0.66 4.68 35.46 672.72
Arabian 0.07 0.72 4.09 23.60 339.28
Mediterranean 0.04 0.55 3.82 27.46 591.60
North India 0.13 0.86 2.84 11.27 72.23
Eastern European 0.02 0.33 2.41 17.60 332.84
Finno-Ugrian 0.02 0.25 1.94 14.74 272.57
North African 0.02 0.25 1.90 14.54 320.18
Altaian 0.02 0.17 0.67 2.35 16.60
South India 0.02 0.12 0.47 1.76 12.18
Eastern India 0.01 0.06 0.22 0.76 3.51
Andean 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.73 45.98
Tibetan 0.00 0.01 0.03 0.13 1.25
Mexican 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.23 17.83
North Amerindian 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.20 18.67
East African 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.16 10.16
Malay Archipelago 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.04 0.40
Mayan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 10.52
Salishan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.07 6.95
Patagonian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.11 14.53
Australian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.15
Southeast Asian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.40
South Chinese 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.29
West African 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 2.36
Central American 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 3.78
Athabaskan 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02 1.61
Arctic 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.85
Southern African 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 1.13
North Chinese 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10
Japanese 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.07
Ojibwa 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.97
Amazonian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.07
Polynesian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
For instance, half of all U.S Hispanics obtain a Mestizo score between
8.47 and 199.42, with a median of 38.02. Mestizo scores within this range
could be considered ordinary for U.S. Hispanic individuals. Only five
percent of U.S. Hispanics obtain a score either below 0.87 or above
2,623.65. These could be considered very low and very high scores within
this ethnic group, respectively.
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Estimated Admixture in Latin American and Hispanic Populations
Introduction: Latin American is the historic meeting place of indigenous
Amerindian, European, and African populations. Contribution from each of
these sources varies between Latin American populations. Amerindian
contribution is greatest along the Pacific coastline, peaking in the
Central American isthmus and the Andes. European contribution is greatest
along the Atlantic coastline, peaking in southern Brazil. African
contribution is also greatest along the Atlantic coast, peaking in
northeastern Brazil.
The map below displays estimated admixture from these major sources in
living populations.
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Further Discussion: Regions, Not Races
For several decades, scientists have known that geographical variation
exists within the human species. People around the world share genetic
traits with their neighbors that distinguish them from peoples living
further away. However, scientists have also known that 3-5 simple racial
categories are insufficient to describe the genetic diversity of living
human populations. Scientists have also documented that genetic variation
within ethnic groups or races exceeds the differences between groups.
The complex empirical reality of world populations that are overlapping
and yet distinct implies the question: how can the genetic landscape of
mankind be described, and how can individuals meaningfully be compared to
entire populations? DNA Tribes(R) provides a novel answer to this
question by describing the world not as an over-simplified checkerboard of
racial divisions, but as a complex mosaic of overlapping world regions.
Traditional anthropology once classified four races corresponding to four
major continents: African, European, Asian and American. This simple
system of classification dates back to the 18th century taxonomist Carolus
Linnaeus and is still commonly used when describing ethnic groups and
individuals.
Certain areas of each continent are traditionally designated as
representatives of each race, and other regions are assumed to be mixed
between these presumedly pure areas. Since molecular DNA has provided a
more objective way of charting human relationships, scientists have known
that while inter-population differences do exist, traditionally defined
racial groups do not exist as exclusive or pure genetic units.
However, interpretations of molecular DNA continue to use a traditional
racial scheme in the absence of a more fully descriptive global model.
The genetic differences between peoples traditionally identified as
Black, White, Asian and American Indian in North America are great enough
to allow a rough estimate of an individual's "percentage" membership in
each racial group. This approach has been used for medical and police
applications as well as for individuals interested in learning more about
their genetic ancestry.
However, this racial scheme creates problems when used outside of the core
regions ancestral to modern North Americans. For instance, a
Subcontinental Indian or Samoan can be classified as some percentage of
American Indian, European, East Asian and Sub- Saharan Africa, but the
result would lack meaning. At a theoretical level, this approach adds
nothing to the popular or scientific understanding of human relationships
and bestows an air to scientific legitimacy on outdated ideas of race.
Technological applications of these over-simplifying models present
potential for neglect or harm: for instance, to the Subcontinental Indian
or Samoan administered a drug regimen based on a racial admixture model
that does not take into account their world region of origins.
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In addition, gene flow between human populations has been continuous
throughout most of history. Many ethnic crossings now thought of as
admixture are reiterating crossings that have taken place in history and
prehistory. For instance, gene flow between Sub- Saharan African and
Caucasian (European and Near Eastern) populations has taken place in areas
in and near the Sahara Desert (including the North African and East
African genetic regions) throughout history. The blending of African and
European peoples that has taken place since the colonial era in North,
Central and South America is usually thought of as a novel crossing, but
from a broader perspective is recapitulating an ancient pattern of
trans-Saharan gene flow. In contrast, the combination of American Indian
and European and/or African populations is a novel type of crossing
without a known historical precedent, and characterizes the relatively
young Mestizo world region.
As the global survey in the proceeding pages illustrates, the four-fold
racial division is insufficient to fully describe the diversity of the
human species. The world regions identified by DNA Tribes(R) offer a novel
approach to the question by objectively identifying groups of populations
based on a statistical analysis of neutral genetic markers. The result is
a network of world regions each characterized by shared history and
genetic patterns.
The geographical outlines of these regions echo the borders of countless
empires, trade networks and kin groups. Most regions reflect processes
that predate all known ethnic, linguistic, or political forms, and do not
reflect any single historical event, such as a single empire or migration.
Instead, they describe the cumulative outcome of all historical and
prehistoric interactions.
As DNA Tribes(R) continues to incorporate more data in a refined
statistical analysis, this map will likely be clarified. However, a
number of basic points have become apparent:
 American Indians, traditionally described as a homogeneous group
or as a minor offshoot of a putative "Mongoloid race," are instead a
diverse family of autonomous world regions. The genetic gap between
American Indian and all non-American Indian populations (geographically
corresponding to the Bering Sea) represents the most significant division
in world populations.
 Mongolians proper are affiliated with an Altaian world region
that bears only a distant relation to East Asians.
 Intermediate regions within Eurasia are not equivalent to
hypothetical admixtures between far Western Europeans and far Eastern
Asians. Anatolians, Mongolians, North Indians and others possess unique
genetic characteristics not explained by a simple racial model.
 South Asia is the home of at least several unique world regions
not consistent with a simple model of East-West contact. Each of the
North India, South India, and
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Eastern India regions is characterized by distinct allele frequencies.
 The cultural term "Hispanic" as used in the United States
describes genetically disparate populations descended from American
Indian, European and African ancestors, most of which share substantial
affiliation with a Mestizo world region.
 Many diaspora ethnic groups retain traces of their origins as
well as their current homes. For instance, Polish Tatars are descended
from Central Asians and retain Mongolian genetic affiliations as well as
affiliations with European populations.
 The Australian and Polynesian peoples are genetic outliers within
the broader family or Eurasian regions, with no close relatives outside of
their territorial homelands.
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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:45:33 -0600
From: nimchira <tepaatu@gmail.com>
Voices Health/Environment News
News from the Health and Environmental Communities.
Published since Nov, 2005
Oct. 30, 2008
In This Issue:
Alert: Pirate's Gold Coins contaminated with melamine
http://blogs.courant.com/george_gombossy/2008/10/pirates-gold-coins-contaminate.html
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As much as 20 million TONS of Chinese manufactured milk powder and products
containing milk powder were imported into the US from China this year. The
US...is the ONLY country...including China... that has NOT pulled food
products containing milk powder manufactured in China off its shelves, candy
manufactured in China with milk powder widely being sold in US stores.
Please re-reread the previous paragraph carefully.
http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/460.html
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The National Cancer Institute has pulled out its bag of tricks to try to
once again fraudulently discredit the anti-cancer potential of Vitamin E.
In their latest flawed study (called "SELECT"), they purposely replaced
natural vitamin E with a synthetic chemical they call vitamin E, even
though it's not. Read the full details on this latest example of a $114
million taxpayer-funded scientific fraud scheme in our feature article by
health freedom champion Byron Richards:
http://www.naturalnews.com/024639.html
Turmeric may treat type-2 diabetes http://www.naturalnews.com/024644.html
Vitamin D may save your life http://www.naturalnews.com/024637.html
Schoolteacher fired for recommending students eat a plant-based diet
http://www.naturalnews.com/024636.html
Wyeth Anti-Nausea Drug Caused Woman's Arm to Turn Black and Die
http://www.naturalnews.com/News_000417_Wyeth_dangerous_drugs_side_effects.html
14-Year-Old Boy Killed by Acne Medication
http://www.naturalnews.com/News_000416_acne_side_effects_medication.html
Melamine May Have Entered Animal Feed in China, Contaminating Many Animal
Products
http://www.naturalnews.com/News_000415_melamine_China_food_safety.html
Common Table Grapes Reduce Blood Pressure, Repair Heart Damage
http://www.naturalnews.com/News_000413_grapes_blood_pressure_heart_function.html
Copper Fittings Could Eliminate Superbugs in Hospitals
http://www.naturalnews.com/News_000412_copper_superbugs_hospitals.html
Undeniable Proof the FDA Allows Pet Food to Break the Law
http://www.naturalnews.com/024646.html
No Way to Hide Truth: Cell Phone Does Cause Tumor
http://www.naturalnews.com/024633.html
Drugs Kill More People Than Ever, Report Finds
http://www.naturalnews.com/024632.html
Patients v. Big Pharma: Supreme Court to Decide Landmark Case
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=G0q8OCywck0Cm7GNhkfmAo2%2F8Roc1Dcp
Age-related testosterone deficiency threatens one in five men with
depression, impotence and obesity. The good news is, treatment with the
hormone could help.
http://email.newscientist.com/cgi-bin1/DM/y/eBeEU0MjKwg0mli0FNCd0ET
Melamine commonly added to China's animal feed, practice is industry 'open
secret'.
http://newsletters.environmentalhealthnews.org/t/17634/3057/23131/0/
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Reports 2008 Third Quarter and
Year-to-Date Results - Food Industry News - Loss
http://www.flex-news-food.com/console/PageViewer.aspx?page=20129&source=alerts&contactid=32394
Public Citizen Seeks Avandia Ban Consumer group says diabetes drug is too
dangerous for use.
http://consumeraffairs.list-manage.com/track/click?u=48290de6249ef2cecba9fe5de&id=d85f95373a&e=0fa96e422d
Big Insurance Shows Its Hand - Or at Least Its Finger
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2008/10/30-6
Presidential Candidates Don't Cut It With Healthcare Plans
http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2008/10/30-2
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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:37:15 -1000
From: Tane . <Tane_1@msn.com>
Subject: [livingnation] Military occupation and the laws of war
With all the assaults against Hawaii nationals I got this from hrw.org
that explains it as related to Russia and Georgia. I supplanted USA in
lieu of Russia re: the US belligerent occupation of Hawai'i:
Military occupation and the laws of war
There have long been customary laws of belligerent occupation as part of
the laws of war which gave some protection to the population under the
military occupation of a belligerent power. These were clarified and
supplemented by the Hague Conventions of 1907. Specifically "Laws and
Customs of War on Land" (Hague IV); October 18, 1907: "Section III
Military Authority over the territory of the hostile State."[1] The first
two articles of that section state:
Art. 42.
Territory is considered occupied when it is actually placed under the
authority of the hostile army.
The occupation extends only to the territory where such authority has
been established and can be exercised.
Art. 43.
The authority of the legitimate power having in fact passed into the
hands of the occupant, the latter shall take all the measures in his
power to restore, and ensure, as far as possible, public order and
safety, while respecting, unless absolutely prevented, the laws in force
in the country.
In 1949 these laws governing belligerent occupation of an enemy state's
territory were further extended by the adoption of the Fourth Geneva
Convention (GCIV). Much of GCIV is relevant to protected persons in
occupied territories and Section III: Occupied territories is a specific
section covering the issue.
Article 6 restricts the length of time that most of GCIV applies:
The present Convention shall apply from the outset of any conflict or
occupation mentioned in Article 2.
In the territory of Parties to the conflict, the application of the
present Convention shall cease on the general close of military
operations.
In the case of occupied territory, the application of the present
Convention shall cease one year after the general close of military
operations; however, the Occupying Power shall be bound, for the duration
of the occupation, to the extent that such Power exercises the functions
of government in such territory, by the provisions of the following
Articles of the present Convention: 1 to 12, 27, 29 to 34, 47, 49, 51,
52, 53, 59, 61 to 77, 143.
GCIV emphasised an important change in international law. The United
Nations Charter (June 26, 1945) had prohibited war of aggression (See
articles 1.1, 2.3, 2.4) and GCIV Article 47, the first paragraph in
Section III: Occupied territories, restricted the territorial gains which
could be made through war by stating:
Protected persons who are in occupied territory shall not be deprived, in
any case or in any manner whatsoever, of the benefits of the present
Convention by any change introduced, as the result of the occupation of a
territory, into the institutions or government of the said territory, nor
by any agreement concluded between the authorities of the occupied
territories and the Occupying Power, nor by any annexation by the latter
of the whole or part of the occupied territory.
Article 49 prohibits the forced mass movement of people out of or into
occupied state's territory:
Individual or mass forcible transfers, as well as deportations of
protected persons from occupied territory to the territory of the
Occupying Power or to that of any other country, occupied or not, are
prohibited, regardless of their motive. ... The Occupying Power shall not
deport or transfer parts of its own civilian population into the
territory it occupies.
Protocol I (1977): "Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12
August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International
Armed Conflicts" has additional articles which cover military occupation
but many countries including the U.S. are not signatory to this
additional protocol.
In the situation of a territorial cession as the result of war, the
specification of a "receiving country" in the peace treaty merely means
that the country in question is authorized by the international community
to establish civil government in the territory. The military government
of the principal occupying power will continue past the point in time
when the peace treaty comes into force, until it is legally supplanted.
"Military government continues until legally supplanted" is the rule, as
stated in Military Government and Martial Law, by William E. Birkhimer,
3rd edition 1914.
In most wars some territory is placed under the authority of the hostile
army. Most military occupations end with the cessation of hostilities. In
some cases the occupied territory is returned and in others the land
remains under the control of the occupying power but usually not as
militarily occupied territory.
Even if the foreign armed forces meet no armed resistance and there is no
fighting, once territory comes under the effective control of the foreign
armed forces the laws on occupation are applicable.
As interpreted by Human Rights Watch, defending human rights worldwide
(hrw.org); the names USA and Russia have been interchanged:
Does applying occupation law toUSA affect the status of the territory
that USA occupies?
Applying the law of occupation, or deeming USA an occupying power for the
purposes of international humanitarian law, does not in any way affect
the sovereignty of the territory. Sovereignty is not transferred to the
occupying power.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Commentary to the
Fourth Geneva Convention notes that the obligations of the Convention
begin as soon as there is contact between the civilian population of a
territory and troops advancing into that territory, i.e. at the soonest
possible moment. Under the Fourth Geneva Convention, protected persons
are all those who find themselves in the hands of a party to the conflict
or an occupying power of which they are not nationals. While all of the
duties imposed on an occupying power may not become applicable
immediately (some presuppose the presence of the occupation authorities
for a fairly long period), the entirety of the provisions relating to the
rights enjoyed by protected persons and their treatment become applicable
immediately.
What are the basic principles of international humanitarian law
underlying military occupation?
International humanitarian law provides that once an occupying power has
assumed authority over a territory, it is obliged to restore and
maintain, as far as possible, public order and safety (Hague, art. 43).
Under the Fourth Geneva Convention, the occupying power must also respect
the fundamental human rights of the territory^Òs inhabitants, including
noncitizens (Geneva IV, arts. 29, 47) and ensure sufficient hygiene and
public health standards, as well as the provision of food and medical
care to the population under occupation (G IV, arts. 55,56). Collective
punishment and reprisals are prohibited (Protocol I, 75). Personnel of
the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement must be allowed to
carry out their humanitarian activities (G IV, art. 63).
What are the protection obligations of an occupying power towards the
local population?
An occupying power is responsible for respecting the fundamental human
rights of the population under its authority. All persons shall be
treated humanely and without discrimination based on ethnicity, religion
or other basis. This includes respecting family honor and rights, the
lives of persons, and private property, as well as religious and
customary convictions and practice.
An occupying power is specifically prohibited from carrying out reprisals
and collective penalties against persons or their property (G IV, art.
33) and from taking hostages (G IV, art. 34). In general, no one can be
punished for acts for which he or she has not personally committed. All
parties to a conflict are required to provide information on prisoners of
war (G III, art. 122) and "protected persons" (civilian nationals) in
their custody (G IV, art. 136).
The occupying power is prohibited from forcibly transferring or deporting
protected persons outside of the occupied territory irrespective of
motive (G IV, art. 49).
What are the obligations of an occupying power to provide for well-being
of the population?
Generally, an occupying power is responsible for ensuring that food and
medical care is available to the population under its control, and to
facilitate assistance by relief agencies.
An occupying force has a duty to ensure the food and medical supplies of
the population, as well as maintain hospitals and other medical services,
"to the fullest extent of the means available to it" (G IV, arts. 55,
56). This includes protecting civilian hospitals, medical personnel, and
the wounded and sick. Medical personnel, including recognized Red
Cross/Red Crescent societies, shall be allowed to carry out their duties
(G IV, arts. 56, 63). The occupying power shall make special efforts for
children orphaned or separated from their families (G IV, art. 24) and
facilitate the exchange of family news (G IV, arts. 25, 26).
If any part of the population of an occupied territory is inadequately
supplied, the occupying power shall facilitate relief by other states and
impartial humanitarian agencies (G IV, art. 59). However, the provision
of assistance by others does not relieve the occupying force of its
responsibilities to meet the needs of the population (G IV, art. 60). The
occupying power shall ensure that relief workers are respected and
protected.
When can civilians be detained or taken prisoner by an occupying power?
The Fourth Geneva Convention permits the internment or assigned residence
of protected persons for "imperative reasons of security." This must be
carried out in accordance with a regular procedure permissible under
international humanitarian law and allow for the right of appeal and for
review by a competent body at least every six months (G IV, art. 78). The
Fourth Geneva Convention provides detailed regulations for the humane
treatment of internees. The ICRC must be given access to all protected
persons, wherever they are, whether or not they are deprived of their
liberty.
When can civilians be required to work by an occupying power?
Adults (individuals 18 years or older) may be required to work as is
necessary to maintain public utilities, and to meet needs of the USA army
and humanitarian needs, such as activities related to feeding,
sheltering, clothing, health care of the civilian population. People must
be appropriately compensated for their work, and there can be no
obligation to work based on any form of discrimination. People must not
be transported to other places to carry out work, but perform it in the
area of occupation. People should as far as possible be kept in the jobs
they already hold and fair wages and conditions of employment as set out
in legislation, must be met. (G IV, art. 51) Unpaid or abusive forced
labor, or work that amounts to partaking in military operations, is
strictly prohibited.
What obligations exist concerning the property and resources of the
occupied territory?
In general, the destruction of private or public property is prohibited
unless military operations make it absolutely necessary (G IV, art 53).
Cultural property is entitled to special protection; the occupying power
must take measures to preserve cultural property (Cultural Property
Convention, art.5). As a rule, private property cannot be confiscated.
Religious, charitable and educational institutions are to be treated as
private property. The occupying power may requisition food and medical
supplies for occupation forces and administrative personnel so long as
the needs of the civilian population have been taken into account and
fair payment is made (G IV, art. 55). Taxes and tariffs may also be
imposed to defray the administrative costs of the occupation, including
the cost of occupying forces (Hague, art. 49).
Public properties are treated as either movable or immovable property.
Movable government properties that may be used for military purposes
(transport, weapons) are considered "spoils of war" and may be seized
without compensation (Hague, art. 53). Immovable government properties
(public buildings, real estate) may not be appropriated; however they can
be used and administered by the occupying power so long as their assets
are maintained (Hague, art. 55). Any loss of value from their use must be
compensated.
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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:58:34 -1000
From: Robin Rae <Art4Peace@hawaii.rr.com>
Subject: Linda Heard: Syria's Fury is Justified
WE'VE BEEN ROBBED
Senator Obama told us last night we may get our money back
from the Wall Street bailout. Fat chance.
William Greider put out a piece
<http://www.thenation.com/doc/20081110/greider2> showing how
we have already been robbed by the banksters in the ongoing
giveaway of tax dollars to those who have destroyed our
economy. Since these people finance our elections (Obama is
the biggest recipient of Wall Street contributions), they are
assured they are the real rulers, so it's no wonder they feel
the treasury belongs to them. Goldman-Sachs' deceptive Hank
Paulson, the Secretary of the Treasury, fully complies.
Wall Street is a den of liars and thieves, with scandals
unraveling daily, including this one about AIG
<http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/10/30/business/30aig.php> ,
which has so far gotten $123 billion from the taxpayers.
Surprise, AIG management lied to us, as apparently, have the
managers of the other Wall Street investment companies in on
the feeding frenzy of taxpayer dollars.
The annual bonuses will be in the billions of dollars this
year, as they use much of the tax dollars to buy their former
rivals in big time acquisitions. Christmas came early on
Wall Street this year.
----
COLOMBIAN MURDERS
Colombian military officers have been caught murdering
homeless people who are mentally ill, pretending they are
dissidents, so that they can be rewarded by the government
for rebel body counts. This is the government our State
Department calls a democracy with which we should enter into
a new free trade deal.
After Amnesty International made public the murders,
including a mass grave, the government was forced to pretend
it cares about human rights, and fired the officers
responsible. They will probably now work with the unofficial
death squads that American taxpayers indirectly fund.
------
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO "FREE TRADE"?
By a vote of 185-3, the United Nations voted to end the US
blockade of Cuba. The corporate media propaganda is that
free trade is good, otherwise. Cuba, ravaged by three
massive hurricanes, is being denied help, as the US
government, with it's Torricelli Act, threatens any nation
that tries to provide humanitarian aid.
For those critics who believe what the State Department tells
them, the US offer of aid is phony, intended to confuse
American citizens and people elsewhere, as with so much of
what the State Department puts out.
-------
Linda Heard brings us up to date about the US attack on
Syria. We have been give phony motives by the corporate
press and State Department which make no sense, as is usual.
As a combat vet, I've seen dead children like these, usually
described as "collateral damage," and it can break your heart
like nothing else.
This may very well have to do with the American election, but
of course, the soldiers involved would not be in on that--
the orders would have come from very high up-- probably the
White House. The corporate media and State Department have
blasted a steady drumbeat that Syria is evil, coupled
recently with a staccato "Senator McCain may be depended upon
to cure all evil with bombs," all to gain public support for
such horror as this and get McCain votes out of fear.
Meanwhile, there are more innocent dead in a phony "War on
Terrorism" without end. --Jack
--------
Syria's fury is justified -- Who can blame Damascus for
getting cozy with Moscow?
By Linda S. Heard
<http://onlinejournal.com/artman/publish/article_3931.shtml>
The US has once again "targeted foreign fighters" as part of
its so-called war on terror. But these "fighters" were all
Syrian civilians, including four youngsters. Another five
individuals have been hospitalized after being shot by US
Special Forces.
Washington has admitted perpetrating this tragic incident but
insists the victims were terrorists just as it does when its
fighter jets illegally cross the Afghanistan-Pakistan border
and end up wiping out entire families. Syria describes the
adult victims as construction workers.
Even the pro-American Afghan leader Hamid Karzai is fed up
with the Pentagon's trigger-happy policies that exact such a
terrible toll on innocent civilian life. The problem is there
is no international oversight on US military activities.
There is no investigation into these murders and the world is
expected to take every utterance from the US military as
gospel.
Contrast this with the way Syria was taken to task for its
alleged (and as yet unproven) involvement in the
assassination of pro-Western Lebanese politicians and
journalists. Just imagine the outcry and repercussions if the
shoe were on the other foot and Syrian jets invaded Iraq
airspace to take out US targets. Worse, the US is
unrepentant. The Associated Press quotes a US official saying
his country is "taking matters into our own hands" due to
Syria's lack of cooperation -- a statement that certainly
does not bode well for the future and illustrates
Washington's steadfast belief in its own exceptionalism.
No other country, barring Israel, would be allowed to get
away with such brutal behavior. Last year, if you recall,
Israel bombed a Syrian military site saying it was destined
to be a nuclear reactor. Syria vehemently denied this claim
and the director-general of the international nuclear
watchdog, the IAEA, condemned the attack saying that "the
unilateral use of force by Israel" undermines "the due
process of verification that is at the heart of the
nonproliferation regime."
By anyone's moral or legal reckoning, the attack on a Syrian
farm was a crime against humanity and should not be tolerated
by either Syria or the international community, bearing in
mind that although Syrian-US relations are frosty the two
countries are not at war.
Moreover, it is not strategically helpful coming at a time
when Washington is trying to prize the Syrians out of Iran's
arms and Israel is seeking a peace deal in exchange for
return of the Golan Heights. In this case, who can blame
Damascus for getting cosy with Russia, which is constructing
permanent naval bases in two Syrian ports? Moscow is also
thought to be supplying Syria with advanced weaponry and
sophisticated air defense systems as well as the
nuclear-capable 200 km range Iskander missiles, set to
greatly erode Israel's regional military superiority.
Syria fell out of favor with Washington and its Western
allies in 2003 when President Bashar Assad railed at the
invasion of Iraq, which he considered was not mandated by UN
Security Council resolutions. In fact, he was quite right as
former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan later admitted. Yet,
being right didn't prevent Syria being treated as a rogue
nation from then on. It had to be punished for not towing the
line. And in 2003, the US Senate overwhelmingly passed the
Syrian Accountability Act that imposed sanctions on Damascus
for its support of "terrorists and nuclear proliferation
activities." The fact that Syria had hitherto willingly
cooperated in the war on terror and there was no proof it
sought nuclear weapons stood for nothing.
This sea change in attitudes must have been a blow to
President Bashar, who just a year earlier had enjoyed tea
with the British queen and was treated royally by Downing
Street.
It's surely time for the US to quit Iraq. It's done enough
damage during the more than five years since "shock and awe"
and the Bush administration should not be rewarded with a
signed Status of Forces pact that allows US forces to remain
in the country until at least 2011.
The pact is deeply unpopular with the Iraqi Cabinet and
ordinary people but Washington warns of "dire consequences"
if it isn't embraced in its current form well before Dec. 31
-- the expiry date of the current UN mandate covering the
American presence in Iraq. Such "consequences" include an end
to US support of the Iraqi economy and aid to the Iraqi
military according to Iraqi Vice President Tariq Al-Hashimi,
who has likened the threats to "blackmail."
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki believes that signing the
agreement would be akin to "political suicide." Moreover it
may affect Iraq's relationship with neighbors Iran and Syria.
President-hopeful Barack Obama, whom polls currently place
nine points ahead of his rival, is keen to quit Iraq in order
to concentrate efforts in Afghanistan. Iraq would, therefore,
be best advised to ignore US threats and stall signing the
pact until the US election on Nov. 4.
The same advice can be given to Syria. The recent bloody
incursion into its territory was an outrage. There is
absolutely no excuse for it and in a world without double
standards, the US should be made to pay for its arrogance.
But at the same time there is hope.
Will the next US administration work toward repairing the
wrongs of its predecessor and reach out to other nations or
will it engage in more of the same? Now that is the question
those who live in this neighborhood are desperate to have
answered.
---
Linda S. Heard is a British specialist writer on Middle East
affairs. She welcomes feedback and can be contacted by email
at heardonthegrapevines@yahoo.co.uk
<mailto:heardonthegrapevines@yahoo.co.uk>
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:57:11 -1000
From: Brad Parsons <mauibrad@hotmail.com>
Subject: McCain's Last Hope...Vote Flipping and Pennsylvania
MCCAIN'S LAST HOPE...VOTE FLIPPING AND PENNSYLVANIA
Friday, October 31, 2008
See: http://www.bradblog.com/
Vote flipping demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q9NSVUu8nk
Vote flipping testimony: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5F-sXW6tCM
Voting interview pt.1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqPooZZ37Mg
Voting interview pt.2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ9sMYEVJTo
Voting interview pt.3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVX6ZhVXJ_w
Voting interview pt.4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9vPlwjpu5s
Also see: http://www.bradblog.com/?p=6590
and see: http://www.bradblog.com/?p=6588
Know before you vote,
Vote early absentee,
Reject electronic voting,
Vote paper ballot,
Audit the vote counting system,
Aloha, Brad
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:13:26 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
From: Ken Cousens <kencousens@earthlink.net>
Subject: Zbig Brother Cometh
Oct. 29, 2008 By Alan Stang
As I write, little more than a week remains before E-Day, on which most
Americans will vote. Nerves are being fearfully wracked. Even people who
are usually somnolent say they canâ^À^Ùt take the stress. There is a real
danger that, unaddressed, the frustration of choosing between a Communist
illegal alien raised by a Communist sex pervert and a POW traitor who is a
Soviet front man could lead to an epidemic of Acid Reflux Disease or even
an outbreak of Restless Leg Syndrome.
The purpose of this modest piece is to reassure you. Stop tormenting
yourself. Further self-flagellation is pointless. Your next President has
already been selected. Didnâ^À^Ùt you know? Sure, go ahead and vote if you
like, if you have nothing else to do, if you donâ^À^Ùt mind standing in
long lines between Obamatron morons and McCrud zombies, but enjoy the
reassurance of knowing that the powers above Ponzi Paulson and Helicopter
Ben Bernanke and Co. have already made their choice.
He is Zbigniew Brzezinski. What? Who? Is this some kind of Polish joke?
Sadly, it is not. The lustiest enjoyer of Polish jokes in my experience
was a remarkably gorgeous Polish lady I knew many years ago in the Bay
Area. Every couple of years, I would come through on a speaking tour and
she would press me for the latest Polish jokes I had heard. Again Zbigniew
Brzezinski is not one of them. He is not just a victim of partial vowel
deprivation.
In 1970, Zbigniew Brzezinski wrote a book entitled Between Two Ages:
Americaâ^À^Ùs Role in the Technetronic Era (New York, Viking Press).
Letâ^À^Ùs browse through it to find out what Zbigniew is. Zbig dedicates
the book to Ian, Mark and Mika, his kids. A nice touch, donâ^À^Ùt you
think? Heâ^À^Ùs a family man. Starting on page 72 of my Penguin edition,
he explains â^À^Üwhy Marxism represents a further vital and creative stage
in the maturing of manâ^À^Ùs universal vision.â^À^Ý
Marxism is â^À^Üa victory of reason over belief. . . . To a greater extent
than any previous mode of political thinking, Marxism puts a premium on
the systematic and rigorous examination of material reality and on guides
to action derived from that examination.â^À^Ý In other words, Marxism is a
better system than our own. Marxism examines material reality and
recommends action better than does the U.S. Constitution.
Page 83: Marxism â^À^Ürepresented a major advance in manâ^À^Ùs ability to
conceptualize his relationship to his world.â^À^Ý It carried â^À^Üan
essentially ethical message.â^À^Ý It â^À^Üwas derived from a totally
rational method of inquiry.â^À^Ý P. 123: Marxism â^À^Üprovided a unique
intellectual tool for understanding and harnessing the fundamental forces
of our time. . . . [I]t supplied the best available insight into
contemporary reality; it infused political action with strong ethical
elements . . . .â^À^Ý
By the way, as you see, I am making it easy for you. I am digging out the
juicy nuggets. They are embedded in a prose the pompous turgidity of which
recalls Isabel Patersonâ^À^Ùs comment that the writing of John Foster
Dulles compels the eyeball to rebound from the page. Subjecting the normal
mind to such an aberration should be punished as a war crime or at least a
species of torture.
I honestly believe that were we to strap your eyeballs to Zbigniewâ^À^Ùs
prose, you would run screaming from the premises, unless we had prudently
tied you to a chair. The next time you feel like complaining about
something you see in my columns, about my language or some joke, please
remember that I am providing this onerous service at no extra charge.
Zbig Brother even excuses Stalinâ^À^Ùs purges and mass murders. Page
134ff: â^À^ÜYet though Stalinism may have been a needless tragedy for both
the Russian people and communism as an ideal, there is the intellectually
tantalizing possibility that for the world at large it was, as we shall
see, a blessing in disguise. . . .â^À^Ý What? Yes. You see, â^À^Üthe
internal violence employed by Stalin . . . had a restraining effect on
unbridled nationalism.â^À^Ý
But isnâ^À^Ùt Zbig today fanatically opposed to the continuing Soviet
Union? Yes, he is, but not because he opposes Marxism. As we have seen, he
is a lifelong Marxist. He opposes the Soviets precisely because he loves
Marxism so much. He believes the Communists have misused it. He believes
that he, Zbigniew Brzezinski, could impose it correctly, the way old Karl
himself would have done it.
Enter David Rockefeller. David is a confessed traitor, a conspirator who
is working in a secret cabal to destroy the United States. What? David
Rockefeller? How do we know that? In 2002, Random House, in New York,
published his Memoirs. Remember, this is not someone accusing him of
something. This is David Rockefeller himself talking on page 405:
For more than a century, ideological extremists at either end of the
political spectrum have seized upon well-publicized incidents to attack
the Rockefeller family for the inordinate influence they claim we wield
over American political and economic institutions. Some even believe we
are part of a secret cabal working against the best interests of the
United States, characterizing my family and me as "internationalists" and
of conspiring with others around the world to build a more integrated
global political and economic structure - one world, if you will. If
that's the charge, I stand guilty, and I am proud of it.
Because this sleazy extrusion of an unmarried female canine is a traitor
â^À^Ó because he loves totalitarianism â^À^Ó he was naturally attracted to
lifelong Marxist Zbigniew Brzezinski. Zbig became Davidâ^À^Ùs prime
minister. In 1973, under Davidâ^À^Ùs direction, Zbig formed the Trilateral
Commission, which is the foreign ministry of the Council on Foreign
Relations, a preeminent founder of which was Marxist Edward M. House.
Both these groups work tirelessly to promote world government, which would
mean the abolition of our own. Remember, the United States government and
world government are mutually exclusive. You canâ^À^Ùt have them both at
the same time. If you are working for the latter, you are trying to
destroy the former.
In 1976, Zbig and David literally interviewed dour peanut farmer Jimmy
Carter at Davidâ^À^Ùs Tarrytown estate. They liked what they heard and
installed Democrat Jimmy as President of the United States. From the
beginning, Jimmy was a Rockefeller factotum. Zbig Brother was his National
Security Adviser. Jimmy came close to wrecking our economy. Okay, but what
does all this have to do with the 2008 campaign?
In the 2000 campaign, Zbigniew Brzezinski, lifelong Marxist, was foreign
policy adviser to Senator John McCain, who said this: â^À^ÜI am honored
that Zbigniew Brzezinski will join my foreign policy team. As a former
national security adviser and a highly respected foreign policy expert,
his broad experience makes him an invaluable asset to my team.â^À^Ý So
Zbig went from Democrat Jimmy to Republican John. Remember that at the top
â^À^Ó above the candidates â^À^Ó you have one party with two branches.
What about this year? This year, Zbig is back, running foreign policy for
Hussein. Indeed, remember Mark, son of Zbig? Mark was one of the sons to
whom Zbig dedicated Between Two Ages in 1970. Mark is all grown up now and
shaving. Can you imagine? Mark is foreign policy adviser to Senator
Hussein. So who is foreign policy adviser to Senator McCain this year? The
envelope please! El Senador Juan McCainâ^À^Ùs foreign policy adviser this
year is Ian Brzezinski, the other Zbigniew son.
That is correct. Lifelong Marxist Zbigniew Brzezinski â^À^Ó David
Rockefellerâ^À^Ùs Prime Minister - controls both sides of the forthcoming
charade through his sons. Again, you can relax. It really makes no
difference who wins. The only difference will be a difference in style, a
difference in personality, natural differences peculiar to us all.
Remember, David Rockefeller admits, boasts, that he and his family
exercise inordinate influence over the United States. This is how he does
it.
Do you need to know anything more to understand that a literal conspiracy
controls both main political parties, and that at the top â^À^Ó above the
candidates â^À^Ó both parties are the same? What was that you said about
â^À^Üchange?â^À^Ý Remember, Zbig ran foreign policy for McCain in the 2000
campaign. This year, Hussein is just as much a factotum of Goldman Sachs
and other instrumentalities of world government as McCain.
Notice that our Communist media say nothing about this. They understand
perfectly well that if they sass David Rockefeller they could lose their
jobs. So they specialize in arguing about lesser fry. So, sure, vote next
week, but do so with the assurance that it makes no difference; that the
conspiracy for world government has already chosen our next President. He
is Rockefeller prime minister and Marxist Zbigniew Brzezinski.
Long live Zbig Brother!
[Announcement: Alan Stang's new radio show, The Sting of Stang, will debut
on Monday, July 14th, 7 to 8 a.m., Central, M-F, via Republic Broadcasting
Network. To listen, go to republicbroadcasting.org and click on Listen
Live. Call in is 800 313-9443. If you can't listen at that time, do so via
the archives, which are free. I'll be talking about the various
manifestations of the conspiracy for world government, its tactics, such
as the illegal alien invasion, its purposes and its players, from Jorge W.
Boosh on down.]
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:28:06 -1000
From: Lc <palolo@hawaii.rr.com>
Subject: Fw: PRESS CONFERENCE RE KAHANA EVICTIONS
good on oahu council and koolauloa hawaiian civic club (ulu bierne is
pres. of koolauloa).
-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph W. Lapilio III [mailto:jwl3@hawaii.rr.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:20 PM
Aloha, everyone.
Ko`olauloa Hawaiian Civic Club has asked for our help regarding the
pending evictions of Native Hawaiian families living in Kahana. Notice of
a press conference, was received from Ulu Beirne with a request from her
for support. The press release announces a press conference which has
already taken place. (The text of the press release follows this notice).
The nature of the support she is asking is not yet clear. I will contact
Ulu for more information.
While some information was shared at the Association convention, our O`ahu
Council members may not have had an opportunity to get this information
back to their clubs and to take action. No resolution on this issue was
taken up at the convention and our next O`ahu Council meeting is not
scheduled until January. Because potential state action against these
families is imminent, I am requesting each of our O`ahu clubs to take up
this issue and discuss this with your members. If you choose to get
involved, a letter to the Governor^Òs office may be a start as would
communication with your area state representatives and senators.
As this unfolds, there may be other ways for interested clubs and for your
members to participate. Our clubs are free to determine their own
position and reaction to this issue. However, I do ask that you not let
this issue pass without some discussion amongst your members. We should
not expect these kinds of pressures on our Native Hawaiian community to
lessen over the coming years. As we move forward in our communities to
determine our nation and exercise our native rights, these types of
actions against us will increase. There is already sufficient evidence to
demonstrate this is true. We must stay informed and be prepared.
We need to let Ko`olauloa Hawaiian Civic Club take the lead on this and to
let us know what they need and when they need it. As Ulu Beirne keeps me
informed on this, I will let you know, too. Please feel free to contact me
if you have questions or comments.
Here^Òs the press release:
From: Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa [lilikala@hawaii.edu]
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:39 AM
To: Sen. Colleen Hanabusa; Sen. Clayton Hee
Subject: PRESS CONFERENCE RE KAHANA EVICTIONS
PLEASE COME AND STAND WITH US TODAY.
LILIKALA
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:27:41 -1000
To: NEWS MEDIA
From: Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa <lilikala@hawaii.edu>
Subject: Fwd: KAHANA EVICTIONS?
PRESS RELEASE: STOP KAHANA EVICTIONS!
DATE: 10/30/08
CONTACT: LILIKALA KAME'ELEIHIWA
PHONE: 808-753-5826
ANNOUNCING
A PRESS CONFERENCE
TODAY AT 11:45 AM
KAMAKAKUOKALANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN STUDIES, UH MANOA
2645 DOLE STREET, HONOLULU
IN THE PIKO BY THE FOUNTAIN
THE FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE KAMAKAKUOKALANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN
STUDIES CALLS UPON ALL HAWAIIAN ENTITIES, IN THE STATE AND IN THE WORLD,
TO STAND IN SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF KAHANA, AND CALL UPON THE GOVERNOR OF
THE STATE OF HAWAI'I, LINDA LINGLE TO STAY THE EVICTIONS.
SENATORS HANABUSA AND HEE HAVE TRIED TO INTERVENE BUT LAURA THIELEN, HEAD
OF DLNR IS ADAMANT THAT SHE IS EVICTING THE FAMILIES, RIGHT BEFORE
CHRISTMAS, DURING THE RAINY SEASON, WHEN SHE KNOWS THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE
HOUSING, AND THAT IS HER BOTTOM LINE. BECAUSE OF HER HARD HEARTED, ANTI
HAWAIIAN SENTIMENTS, WE CALL FOR HER RESIGNATION.
WE HAWAIIANS HAVE BEEN HERE IN HAWAI'I NEI FOR 100 GENERATIONS, AND LAURA
THIELEN HAS BEEN HERE FOR 2 GENERATIONS. WHO IS SHE TO EVICT HAWAIIANS
WHO HAVE LIVED FOR SO MANY GENERATIONS IN KAHANA?
AS THE TRUSTEE OF OUR CEDED LANDS, AND SINCE HAWAIIANS ARE LEGALLY DEFINED
AS WARDS OF THE STATE OF HAWAI'I, THE STATE SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO
PUT HAWAIIANS BACK ON OUR ANCESTRAL LANDS AND NOT BE EVICTING US FROM
THEM! THE STATE OF HAWAI'I TOOK KAHANA NEARLY 50 YEARS AGO UNDER THE RUSE
OF MAKING IT A LIVE IN PARK WHERE LOCALS AND VISITORS ALIKE COULD OBSERVE
HAWAIIANS PRACTICING OUR CULTURE, BUT IT TOOK NEARLY 30 YEARS FOR THE
STATE TO ISSUE LEASES TO THE RESIDENTS, AND FOR ALL THAT TIME THEY WERE
LIVING ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS, ALWAYS FEARFUL OF BEING EVICTED AT A
MOMENT'S NOTICE. HOW CRUEL!
ACTUALLY THE STATE TOOK KAHANA FOR ITS WATER. KAHANA IS THE WETTEST PLACE
ON O'AHU AND ITS WATER IS TAKEN TO WAIKIKI SO THAT TOURISTS CAN FLUSH
THEIR TOILETS EVERY DAY.
WE URGE THE STATE OF HAWAI'I TO GIVE KAHANA TO OHA TO HOLD IN TRUST UNTIL
SUCH TIME THE NEW HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT CAN BE ESTABLISHED. LET THE
HAWAIIANS STAY ON THE LAND. LET THEM REOPEN THE LO'I KALO THERE AND FEED
THE PEOPLE OF HAWAI'I.
WE AT KAMAKAKUOKALANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN STUDIES WOULD BE GLAD TO BRING
DOWN OUR STUDENTS [WE TEACH 1500 PER SEMESTER] TO HELP REOPEN THE LO'I AND
TO PLANT SWEET POTATO AND BANANAS, SO THAT WE HAWAIIANS CAN MALAMA 'AINA
AND LIVE IN A SUSTAINABLE FASHION. LET US LIVE AS HAWAIIANS UPON HAWAIIAN
LAND!
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Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 5:15 AM
Subject: Pacific Commercial Adv/5 Jan 1859 microfilm for full article/'iwi
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From: Ann Botticelli
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 5:55 PM
Subject: Jacob Doe vs Kamehameha Schools - Lawsuit
by Four Anonymous Students and their Parents
Aloha mai!
Please see the message from the CEO and Trustees, below.
Ann Botticelli
VP Community Relations & Communications
Kamehameha Schools
567 S. King Street, suite 400
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 534-3870 (o)
(808) 753-6187 (c)
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From: CEO Message
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 5:49 PM
Aloha mai kakou:
I am writing to let you know about an important development in Jacob Doe
vs. Kamehameha Schools, the lawsuit filed this summer by four anonymous
students (and their parents) challenging our admissions policy. In
September, the plaintiffs, through their attorneys, filed a motion for
protective order in U.S. District Court in Honolulu asking the court to
allow them to proceed anonymously. We opposed the motion. Today, U.S.
Magistrate Barry Kurren denied the plaintiffs motion. Jacob, Janet, Karl
and Lisa Doe have ten days to disclose their identities if they decide to
pursue this case.
Judge Kurren's ruling was very thoughtful, and we appreciate his
decision. We believe we have the right to face those who challenge our
policy, and we will continue to stand our ground on that issue. Even as
we assert our rights in court, we will behave in the pono way that Pauahi
would have expected. We need to remember that the plaintiffs are
children and should be treated with care and sensitivity.
We intend to conduct discovery to establish that the plaintiffs do not,
in fact, have standing to sue. Such discovery would be hampered if the
plaintiffs remained anonymous. The plaintiffs' attorneys argued
that disclosing their identifies would put their safety at risk. They
attempted to support their argument with referrals to unrelated newspaper
articles detailing physical and verbal attacks that are allegedly
racially motivated and which have no connection to Kamehameha Schools or
our case. They also referenced anonymous blog posts in newspaper forums
linked to articles about our earlier lawsuit.
Judge Kurren's ruling states "none of the Plaintiffs' evidence shows any
threat of physical violence or economic harm against the Plaintiffs." I
know you know that we would never take any aciton that puts a child in
danger. We would never engage in or condone any racial threats or
actions, and we know none of you would either.
There will be some press on the hearing in the morning newspaper. If you
know of anyone who intends to respond via chat lines, please encourage
them to do so with sensitivity and care.
E malama pono,
The CEO and Trustees
________________________________________________________________________________
From: Malamapono@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 7:55 PM
Subject: Hawaiians end convention, resolute in defense of native rights
ASSOCIATION OF HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS
Oct. 26, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HAWAIIANS END CONVENTION, RESOLUTE IN DEFENSE OF NATIVE RIGHTS
After a week of deliberation, debate and discussion, the Association of
Hawaiian Civic Clubs ended its 49th annual convention at Lihue, Kaua`i,
with numerous votes in strong support of the protection of Native Hawaiian
rights, entitlements and self-determination.
The strongest action came in the final plenary session Saturday with the
approval of a resolution by the Associationâ^À^Ùs House of Delegates to
gather signatures and submit a petition to Governor Linda Lingle to
dismiss the Stateâ^À^Ùs lawsuit with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
concerning the sale of Hawaiian ceded lands. The lawsuit is pending
before the U.S. Supreme Court. The civic clubs also passed a resolution
calling for a moratorium on the sale of Hawaiian ceded lands.
Association president Leimomi Khan, who handily won re-election to another
two-year term as head of the organization, said she felt native Hawaiians
are resolute in their desire to defend and protect native Hawaiian rights,
entitlements, and access to self-determination.
â^À^ÜOur people spoke out very passionately of our concerns that all of
the years of work to protect Hawaiian rights and entitlements, and to
protect the Ceded lands corpus, may be jeopardized, either from legal
action in the courts or through a state constitutional convention,â^À^Ý
Khan said.
The Associationâ^À^Ùs delegates also voted to encourage a â^À^Ünoâ^À^Ý
vote on the Con-Con question, citing the belief that the existing state
constitution is a sound and comprehensive body of law governing the State
of Hawai`i.
â^À^ÜWe all recognize that our position and rights as the native people of
Hawai`i nei are at risk and may be challenged by outside forces that are
hostile to our people,â^À^Ý Khan said.
The association, which has 56 member civic clubs in Hawai`i, Alaska, and
across the continental U.S., also passed a wide range of resolutions
dealing with these concerns, including:
* Development and execution of a plan to protect and enhance State
constitutional provisions regarding Hawaiian affairs;
* Urging agreement on the ceded lands 30-year past-due income and
proceeds from the Public Land Trust;
* Supporting the establishment of a committee to conduct outreach and
set up a process for selection of delegates to convene a native
Hawaiian caucus;
* Supporting various avenues to strengthen the financial and community
outreach programs of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands;
* Urging a moratorium on the sale of ceded lands;
* Supporting a revised comprehensive management plan and development of
administrative rules governing lands leased to the University of
Hawai`i at Mauna Kea;
* Urging prohibition of thrill-craft activities within Hilo Bay;
* Urging the issuance of a commemorative stamp in honor of the civic
clubsâ^À^Ù founded, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole;
* Supporting and commending the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in its
management of Waimea Valley;
* Urging funding for the restoration of Washington Place;
* Urging Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann to activate the county Historic
Preservation Commission;
* Asking the State of Hawai`i to research the pros and cons of the
importation of different types of biofuels;
* Supporting `Olelo Community Television;
* Urging support and funding for the Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Bank
to carry out programs with school bands;
* Urging support for efforts by civic clubs in Alaska and on the
continental U.S. to address diabetes, heart disease and other health
needs for native Hawaiians living away from the islands; and
* Asking full implementation of the Office of Management & Budget for
accurate reporting of native Hawaiians to address disparities in
health and healthcare.
- pau -
Contact: Mahealani Cypher, Ph. 226-4195 / Leimomi Khan, ph. 372-0630
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:40:54 -0700 (PDT)
From: patricia blair <cris6369@yahoo.com>
Subject: Obama approaches Israeli about White House chief of staff post
(Rahm Emanuel has been associated with AIPAC for years)
I am appalled at this prospect. I will have to reconsider my
vote.This proposed appointment would indicate NO CHANGE! PB
Obama approaches Israeli about White House chief of staff
post (Rahm Emanuel has been associated with AIPAC for years)
Keep in mind that Rahm Emanuel held an Israeli passport and
even served with the Israeli military. He also knocked on
doors for AIPAC as a student in AIPAC's successful effort to
unseat former Republican Congressman Paul Findley just
because he was for balance with our Middle East policy which
predominantly favors Israel (Congressman Findley later wrote
the 'They Dare to Speak Out' book about the power/influence
of the pro-Israel lobby - AIPAC and similar - on the US
political system and media):
After Hearing Nader Talk about AIPAC, I'm going to Vote for
Nader
http://tinyurl.com/6y7se5
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Obama approaches lawmaker about White House post
By DAVID ESPO and BEN FELLER, Associated Press Writers David
Espo And Ben Feller, Associated Press Writers 7 mins ago
WASHINGTON ^Ö Barack Obama's campaign has approached Illinois
Rep. Rahm Emanuel about possibly serving as White House chief
of staff, officials said Thursday as the marathon
presidential race entered its final, frenzied stretch with a
Democratic tilt.The disclosure came as Republican John
McCain, in need of a comeback, focused on pocketbook issues
amid fresh signs of a recession. "Ohio is hurting now, people
in Ohio are having trouble staying in their homes, keeping
their jobs," he said as he set out on a two-day bus tour of
the state."We have got to get this economy out of the
ditch."Obama, bidding to become the first black president,
also pointed to the government's report that the economy had
declined in the third quarter. He told a large crowd in
Florida that McCain has been perched "right next to George
Bush" for eight years, and consumers are paying a steep price
for their partnership.The Democrats who described the Obama
campaign's approach to Emanuel spoke on condition of
anonymity, saying they were not authorized to be quoted by
name. An aide to the congressman, Sarah Feinberg, said in an
e-mail that he "has not been contacted to take a job in an
administration that does not yet exist. Everyone is focused
on Election Day, as they should be."Asked about Emanuel after
touching down in Colombia, Mo., on Thursday night, Obama said
only: "I'm trying to win an election." Then, referring to
campaign manager David Plouffe, he said: "Plouffe is my chief
of staff."Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton earlier had
said: "There's no news because there's no job to
offer."Emanuel is a veteran of President Clinton's White
House, and has made a rapid ascent of the House leadership
ladder since his election to Congress. He was chairman of the
Democratic campaign committee two years ago when the party
won a majority for the first time in more than a decade, and
he cemented his reputation as a prodigious fundraiser and
strong-willed political strategist.Both Obama and McCain have
authorized their staffs to begin transition operations in
recent weeks ^× although only one of them will be able to
make use of the results. As far as is known, no job offers
have been made by either man.Even so, Republicans seized on
the disclosure. "Emanuel is among the most vitriolic and
partisan people in American politics," said Alex Conant, a
Republican National Committee spokesman. "Reports that Obama
wants him to be White House chief of staff undercut any
claims to unity and bipartisanship, and should alarm every
voter."As the race neared an end, opinion polls, early voting
statistics and even the candidates' campaign schedules all
make it look like the race is Obama's to lose.The Democrat
campaigned exclusively in traditionally Republican states
during the day, flying from Florida to Virginia to Missouri,
in hopes of winning a sizable victory on Tuesday. Polls
consistently show him ahead nationally as well as in a
half-dozen states that sided with Bush in 2004, and tied in
three more.McCain's bus tour of Ohio underscored his
political predicament. Bush won the state twice, it has voted
for the winner in every presidential election for 20 years,
and public and private surveys all give Obama the
advantage.Both campaigns invested heavily in turning out
early voters.Officials in North Carolina said roughly 30
percent of all registered voters had already cast ballots ^×
about 1.7 million in all ^× and the Board of Elections
ordered the state's 100 counties to keep longer voting
hours.Like the opinion polls, the early ballot count favored
Obama. Officials in Iowa, Florida, Colorado, New Mexico and
Nevada as well as North Carolina said more Democrats than
Republicans had cast ballots, in some cases by lopsided
margins.Democrats, increasingly optimistic about regaining
the White House, looked forward to padding their majorities
in Congress, too, and then tackling the economy and bringing
the war in Iraq to an end.But McCain and his aides sought to
stoke doubts about one-party government. The campaign
challenged Obama to say whether he supports a 25 percent cut
in defense spending that is advocated by some in his party In
Sarasota, his first stop of the day, Obama tried to take
advantage of the day's dreary business news, a government
report that consumers had cut back spending so sharply that
the economy had shrunk at an annual rate of 0.3 percent in
the third quarter. It was the economy's worst showing since
the fall of 2001, when a recession in progress was compounded
by the impacts of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. "Folks
have to watch every penny, tighten their belts," said Obama,
contending that the downturn was the result of eight years of
Republican economic policies. "If you want to know where John
McCain will drive this economy, just look in the rearview
mirror. Because when it comes to our economic policies, John
McCain has been right next to George Bush. He's been sitting
there in the passenger seat, ready to take over, every step
of the way," he added. Obama's campaign reinforced the
rhetoric with a new television commercial. It showed the
faces of Bush and McCain together in a car's rearview mirror
as the announcer said, "Look behind you. We can't afford more
of the same." In a second ad, Obama touted endorsements from
Colin Powell, the former secretary of state and chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Warren Buffett, arguably the
nation's best known investor. McCain countered with a new ad
in Florida in which Gov. Charlie Crist heaped praise on the
Republican candidate. "A reformer, a maverick, he'll fight
out-of-control spending and keep our taxes down," Crist says.
"John McCain never quits and he'll always fight for you."
McCain's first stop of the day was in chilly Defiance, Ohio,
where he did not dwell on the economic report. Instead, he
pointed to Exxon Mobil's announcement of a $14.83 billion
profit in the third quarter, a record, and said Obama had
voted for legislation that included millions in tax breaks
for oil companies. "Sen. Obama voted for billions in
corporate giveaways to the oil companies," said McCain in an
apparent reference to a 2005 energy bill Bush pushed through
Congress. "I voted against it," the Arizona Republican said.
Ben Feller reported from Florida and Missouri. Jim Kuhnhenn
contributed from Washington, Mike Baker from North Carolina
and Mike Glover from Florida.
http://NEOCONZIONISTTHREAT.COM
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:04:07 -1000
From: Amanda Maluhia Rang Sawa <amanda@nativebookshawaii.com>
Subject: [nativebooks] Silent Book Auction & Book Launches
Bishop Museum Press and the Pacific Writers Connection (PWC) invite you to
a silent book auction of books on Hawai`i and the Pacific, and a
celebration of several new publications.
6 pm, Thursday, 6 November 2008
Atrium Courtyard at the back of Bishop Museum's Hawaiian Hall Complex
Bishop Museum Press proudly presents the release of
Sublime Beauty: Hawai'i's Trees
Text and Photography by Jim Wageman
Naupaka
Told by Nona Beamer
Illustrated by Caren Ke'ala Loebel-Fried
Hawaiian translation by Kaliko Beamer-Trapp
Music by Keola Beamer
Pacific Writers' Connection launches two anthologies produced through the
Writers in the Schools Program
He Nani 'A'ala o Niuhelewai - An Anthology of Writing
by Halau Lokahi Public Charter School Students,
featuring writing from 59 students, Grades 1-8
And an anthology of writing by Likelike Elementary School
Students, featuring writing from 31 students, Grades 3-5
6:00 pm Reception and silent auction
7:00 pm Author readings and special performances
7:30 pm Book signing
For more information, call (808) 848-4135 or e-mail
press@bishopmuseum.org. Please RSVP by phone or e-mail by 31 October 2008.
Books will be available for purchase throughout the event. All silent
auction sales will benefit the PWC Writers in the Schools Program. Silent
auction items generously provided by Bishop Museum Press, Native Books,
Barbara Pope Book Design, Hawaiian Historical Society, Manoa Heritage
Center, MANOA Journal, 'Oiwi: A Native Hawaiian Journal, University of
Hawai'i Press and the University of Hawai'i Center for Pacific Islands
Studies.
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From: Mahealani Wendt
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 8:55 AM
Subject: Mayor Kim vetoes ban on gene-modified taro, coffee
Honolulu Star Bulletin
Kim vetoes ban on gene-modified taro, coffee
By Rod Thompson
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 31, 2008
HILO » Big Island Mayor Harry Kim vetoed a bill yesterday that would make
it a criminal violation punishable by a $1,000 fine to research or grow
genetically engineered coffee or taro on the Big Island.
The bill was passed 9-0 by the Hawaii County Council on Oct. 8, meaning
there are more than enough votes to override the veto.
Kim cited two general concerns: that police cannot enforce such a law and
that the world needs research on genetically modified crops to ensure
food supplies.
"How would the Police Department make a determination on which taro or
coffee has been genetically engineered?" Chief Lawrence Mahuna wrote to
Kim. The department has no equipment or personnel who know how to test
for genetically modified organisms, and no money to upgrade its
capabilities, Mahuna said.
Kim added, "There is global demand for new, improved, safe and dependable
plant genetics, and Hawaii is a special place for research because of its
location and its year-round growing environment."
Council Chairman Pete Hoffmann scoffed at both statements.
In the case of a violation, scientists would report anyone undertaking
forbidden research, and police would act on that information, Hoffmann
said.
Regarding research on other crops, the bill does not impose a ban on
them, and there is no intention of widening the ban to include other
crops, he said.
Such a widespread ban has been the fear of opponents of the bill. On Oct.
8 the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce testified, "This bill is just the
beginning of an anti-science agenda."
Hoffmann called such fears "a bunch of nonsense."
He is looking into calling a special meeting of the Council to override
the veto, since he anticipates public testimony would last all day, he
said. Previous testimony was overwhelmingly in favor of the bill, he
said.
Kim repeated a call for more public education about genetic modification,
including the strict state and federal regulations it must meet.
Representatives of the Biotechnology Regulatory Service of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and from the state Department of Agriculture
have offered to discuss these matters with the Council, Kim said.
HILO » Big Island Mayor Harry Kim vetoed a bill yesterday that would make
it a criminal violation punishable by a $1,000 fine to research or grow
genetically engineered coffee or taro on the Big Island.
The bill was passed 9-0 by the Hawaii County Council on Oct. 8, meaning
there are more than enough votes to override the veto.
Kim cited two general concerns: that police cannot enforce such a law and
that the world needs research on genetically modified crops to ensure
food supplies.
"How would the Police Department make a determination on which taro or
coffee has been genetically engineered?" Chief Lawrence Mahuna wrote to
Kim. The department has no equipment or personnel who know how to test
for genetically modified organisms, and no money to upgrade its
capabilities, Mahuna said.
Kim added, "There is global demand for new, improved, safe and dependable
plant genetics, and Hawaii is a special place for research because of its
location and its year-round growing environment."
Council Chairman Pete Hoffmann scoffed at both statements.
In the case of a violation, scientists would report anyone undertaking
forbidden research, and police would act on that information, Hoffmann
said.
Regarding research on other crops, the bill does not impose a ban on
them, and there is no intention of widening the ban to include other
crops, he said.
Such a widespread ban has been the fear of opponents of the bill. On Oct.
8 the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce testified, "This bill is just the
beginning of an anti-science agenda."
Hoffmann called such fears "a bunch of nonsense."
He is looking into calling a special meeting of the Council to override
the veto, since he anticipates public testimony would last all day, he
said. Previous testimony was overwhelmingly in favor of the bill, he
said.
Kim repeated a call for more public education about genetic modification,
including the strict state and federal regulations it must meet.
Representatives of the Biotechnology Regulatory Service of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and from the state Department of Agriculture
have offered to discuss these matters with the Council, Kim said.
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:26:40 -0400
From: Tara Mack <tara@edliberation.org>
High School Students' Voices on the Elections
An article from high school students in Chicago about the election. Check
it out.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Peterson [mailto:repmilw@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 2:52 PM
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Eric (Rico) Gutstein" <gutsteinrico@earthlink.net>
Date: October 31, 2008 11:42:41 AM CDT
Below is an op-ed piece, about the possibility of election theft, written
by students at the Greater Lawndale/Little Village School for Social
Justice. Please distribute widely!
--
this email sent to you by:
Teachers for Social Justice (Chicago)
http://teachersforjustice.org/
teachersforjustice@hotmail.com
TSJ Presents:
8th Annual Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Orozco School
1940 W. 18th St. (Chicago, Corner of Damen)
11-5
Multicultural-Participatory-Anti-racist-Critical-Pro-justice
Co-sponsored by Rethinking Schools!
NOTE: TSJ will occasionally forward info from others to our email list.
That does NOT necessarily imply endorsement of the ideas or opinions, but
rather that we feel the material is along our general principles and that
you all can decide for yourselves.
Will This Presidential Election Be Stolen? It Didn't Happen By Chance...
We are seniors at the Social Justice High School in Chicago, and in our
math class, we have been working to understand whether or not something
went wrong in the 2004 presidential election. We have used statistics,
facts, and formulas to demonstrate that some of the election results did
not happen by chance. During our analyses, we discovered that the
differences between the exit polls (random confidential surveys done
immediately after voting) and the recorded votes did not match. Although
we expect some differences, due to sample variation, the numbers were
mathematically improbable or basically impossible!
Exit poll results should be close to the recorded vote (as they have been
in past elections). When this is not the case, we have a "poll difference"
between the two. There is a 50/50 chance that the difference will favor
one candidate or the other. We would have expected some to favor Bush and
some to favor Kerry. But, according to Steven Freeman in his book, "Was
the 2004 Presidential Election Stolen," in the 10 battleground states, all
10 differences favored Bush. The chances of that happening are about 1 in
1,000. And across the US, in all 50 exit polls, 44 of the differences
favored Bush, and only 6 favored Kerry. The chance of that happening is
about 1 in 71,000,000-very close to zero. Our last point is that in Ohio,
Kerry won the exit poll with 54.2%. But, as Freeman reports, in the actual
vote, he only won 48.7%. The chance of that happening is about 1 in
1,000,000,000. Possible? You decide!
We do not know exactly what happened to explain why the exit polls were so
far off in 2004. But we know that in the 2004 election, there were reports
of votes flipping from Kerry to Bush, "undervotes" (where people did not
vote for president but voted for other positions), polling stations with
more votes counted than people registered, and many other very strange
things with the electronic voting machines. We also know that there were
fliers with false information about when to vote, long lines, not enough
machines, and voter suppression.
Some of us are 18 and are voting for the first time. As first time voters,
we cannot stress enough how important it is to be educated about the past
elections and the things that went wrong. Our class is writing this to
inform everyone about previous problems in the elections and to warn
people to watch for similar troubles. We want to ensure that in this
election, the same problems do not occur. We are already seeing problems
with voting this year. Be prepared to pressure your representatives and
senators to immediately investigate and challenge the election if
something appears wrong!
In this election, it is up to all of us to question the results and to
hold officials accountable for fairness. If the vote changes on the
electronic machine, call for assistance. Let your vote be counted for the
candidate of your choice. Let your voice be heard, and don't settle for
less!
Remember-it didn't happen by chance!
On behalf of our math class, Channing Redditt and Amy Maldonado.
[ Part 2, Application/MSWORD 95KB. ]
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:57:48 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kekahuna Keaweiwi <kekahunakeaweiwi@yahoo.com>
CNMI: Court Ordered Seizure a Precedent for any
Hawaii Claims???
A "Native Hawaiian U.S. Citizen" may have legal basis within their "Nation
State'.....but here in "ka pae aina" it (claim) lacks legal jurisprudence.
No aina throughout ka pae aina is "ceded land"...that is a false notion.
Auwe...too bad the First Nations in the Americas never have their own
Mahele.
Foster
--- On Wed, 10/29/08, kahiwal@cs.com <kahiwal@cs.com> wrote:
"mike reitz" <mreitz@pacbell. net> wrote:
Ah, but first we have to have the correct parties, in a court
that has jurisdiction, and a correct party to sue (that has a
deep pocket), with a "legal" right of action, win a judgment
- then get the court to execute a collection.
It's a great idea. But - could we really do it - in "its"
courts?
Remember - "It" is a nation-state that has no morals,
abrogates treaties that are supposed to be the supreme law of
the land, attacks other sovereigns at will (as in Iraq, and
this week, Syria and Pakistan), occupies other sovereigns (as
in Iraq and Hawai'i), and continues to change the rules in
midstream.
In any kind of business with "It" - there is no level playing
field - and the cards are always stacked.
I guess "It" is as imperialist as a nation-state might/could
be - as it flexes its military muscle (its numbers of
personnel and superior high-tech equipment) at the world.
ku
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From: Laurel Douglass
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 6:37 AM
Subject: Fwd: An important historical image
[ Part 2, Image/JPEG 148KB. ]
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:21:42 -1000
From: pilipo souza <pilipohale@hawaii.rr.com>
Jacob Doe vs Kamehameha Schools - Lawsuit
by Four Anonymous Students and their Parents - comment
Bishop Estate Trust and Kamehameha School's in greed guised as frugal
business venture accepted the Trojan Horse at Ka'apalama's Gate titled
"501 (c) (3)" and have been at the mercy and misery of the State of Hawaii
and U.S. Constitution Courts ever since.
It will continue as long the Princess Pauahi Trust remains in the defacto
system or they run out of non-Hawaiian applicants or money.
With all KS funds, they should funding Hawaiian Independence as a academic
curriculum for their students as "Hawaiian History"
pilipo
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:23:07 -1000
From: Leota Souza <tuwahine@hawaii.rr.com>
Mayor Kim vetoes ban on gene-modified taro,
coffee - comment
Sad to hear with all the good of Harry Kim as a person, coach and Mayor
he leaves office with this blemish.
pilipo
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:34:12 -1000
From: penny levin <pennysfh@hawaii.rr.com>
Subject: Fw: 100 musicians, 10 years, around the world,
Playing for Change: Peace Through Music
This is wonderful! p
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:51 PM
> Subject: FW: Bill Moyers Journal . Watch & Listen PBS
>
> You've gotta see this. One song, many musicians all over the world.
> Surprisingly powerful. An amazing feat of sound engineering and
> editing!
>
> Playing for Change: Peace Through Music
> http://www.playingforchange.com/
> http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/10242008/watch3.html
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:00:51 -1000
From: Tane . <Tane_1@msn.com>
message from the CEO and KSBE Trustees
This is a good reminder despite the escalated attacks on Hawaii nationals
within their own country. It is right and just that the plaintiffs be
named. For all we know, they could be na haole (foreigners/outsiders
which does not mean caucasians only, that are not Hawai'i nationals)
living on the mainland. I remember the victimized Pakalua family whereby
the military personnel continuosly death-threatened them at their home
including their children. Unfortunately most of the perpetrators were
caucasian just as they were in the Massey case. So I know we are above
emulating them.
Many years ago and again when the recent cases were brought up, I
suggested that the schools should raise their tuition to the level or more
than Iolani and Punahou schools and the "trust" could scholarship the
Kanaka Maoli children. Again, the criteria could also extend to the
non-kanaka maoli Hawaii nationals; the descendants of the 15.6% Hawai'i
nationals at the time of the U.S. invasion and occupation of 1893. We
know that students with the minimum amount of Kanaka Maoli blood are
accepted into the school and their major bloodline is of other ethnicity.
This also reaffirms that other ethnic groups are not shut out from the
school.
In my day, there was a blood quantum established for the school. The
school was a parochial one, Congregationalist and religious practice and
services were conducted. I also know that Punahou, a congregationalist
school, was considered its sister school. One primarily for the whites
and one for the native Hawaiians; the same was for their churches, Central
Union and Kawaihao, the cemetaries were the same segregated system. I
also know there was a teacher's exchange policy back then; which was that
the teachers of the one school could send their children to the other if
they chose to do it and without the blood quantum factor. Those hired at
the schools had to be congregationalists or protestants.
This evolved and some of those requirements and allowances have changed or
were dropped; probably for the better. The schools were primarily
vocational schools and later changed to a college preparatory school which
then made it a more attractive school to attend. They had JROTC and a
strong athletic program and an established music program that was
highlighted. Their cirriculum became very desireable as well as its
location.
Settlers from the U.S.A. continent saw the school as a unique one that
they wanted to send their children to and insisted that their children be
admitted to the schools. Punahou was more for the affluent (the rich and
richer) and their tuition was out of their range. Most parochial schools
were either Roman Catholic or Episcopalian. Enrollment was limited in all
the private schools while public schools were open to the public which the
settlers thought to be inferior and disturbing with all the various
ethnicities. U.S. military officers generally sent their children to
private schools rather than public schools which was more prestigious.
Different ethnic groups have scholarships for their own ethnicity; mostly
asians. Their goal is the same as Kamehameha which is to create a parity
with the Western civilization and WASP Society. To be competitive in that
foreign element and to be able to work within that system without losing
their heritage, culture, and legacy. It's to be able to compete in a
white man's world. That mentality has never changed, especially in a WASP
racist society as it is clearly demonstrated.
Kamehameha Schools should re-assess it's admission policy and take the
ones that fall through the cracks; those that can't make it through
standard schools. There are those that can afford private schools and do
well in public schools. Those that don't are the right candidates for
admission to the Kamehmeha Schools. Those are the children that should
have priority and those from dysfunctional and broken or orphaned
families. Help those that need the help and not necessarily those who are
able to help themselves. Erase the colonial mentality and groom them for
a proud re-established nation, economically sound.
Tane
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:01:56 -0400 (EDT)
From: UH Manoa Outreach College
<uhmanoaoutreach@uhmanoaoutreach.pmailus.com>
Subject: World Music Virtuosos FRI 11/14 @ UHManoa
November's World Performance . . .
Salaam Ensemble: Music of the Near and Middle East
Friday, November 14, 7:30 pm
Campus Center Ballroom (UH Manoa campus)
Salaam Ensemble: Weaving Worlds Together
Artist Interview with Salaam Ensemble Director John Zeretzke
A Primer on Non-Western Scales and Rhythms - SAMPLE MUSIC
Listen to Salaam Ensemble on Hawai'i Public Radio
Parking for Campus Center Ballroom
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Salaam Ensemble: Weaving Worlds Together
Houman Pourmehdi on dombek drum of Iran
"Salaam" means "peace." And the Salaam Ensemble represents a tapestry of
cultural diversity and common threads. These five renowned musicians of
the Arab-American music world have performed on the film soundtracks of
Aladdin, The Mummy, The Black Stallion, Prince of Egypt, Troy, and others.
Their concert of vocal and instrumental music of the Middle East and North
Africa introduces such ancient and rare instruments as the oud (lute), nai
(cane flute), kemence' (bowed spike fiddle), and darabuka or Egyptian
tabla (goblet drum). Woven throughout are stories and the musicians'
personal narratives of their homelands in Iran, Lebanon, Morocco, and the
United States.
The Salaam Ensemble premiered its first community concert at the Getty
Museum in Los Angeles in August of 2005 and has appeared in the World City
series at Walt Disney Concert Hall. It is directed by award-winning
composer and artist/educator John Zeretzke, who won a Lifetime Achievement
Award for his work in California schools. Advisor to the ensemble is
music scholar, composer, and Egyptian nai player, Dr. A. J. Racy.
Click here to buy your tickets now.
The Honolulu engagement of the Salaam Ensemble is part of a Performing
Arts Presenters of Hawai'i tour, and sponsored in part by the National
Endowment for the Arts, Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts,
Western States Arts Federation, and the UH Manoa Student Activity and
Program Fee Board.
Artist Interview with Salaam Ensemble Director John Zeretzke
John Zeretzke playing the kemence', ancient version of violin
University of Hawai'i Presents asked Salaam Ensemble founder and director
John Zeretzke a few questions on behalf of our curious readers.
UH Presents: Given the current relations between the United States and
countries in the Middle East, what does the Salaam Ensemble offer American
audiences and family audiences?
John Zeretzke: Salaam Ensemble offers an insightful view of peoples,
cultures, and art that we almost never hear about in the news today.
Most Americans hold a pretty dark and very narrow view of anything
associated with the Middle East; but the music of this region is rich
beyond their imaginings. Salaam's music is about variety, also. It's an
evening of exciting and beautiful music from many different places in the
Middle East and northern Africa. Audiences will experience unique
melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. We try to make the music accessible so
that anyone, even those who have never heard these styles before, can walk
away inspired and moved. We hope they will take something home with them
in their hearts. Music is a gift. Our gift in life is to share our
passion for this music and to give it away to others who come and listen.
UHP: You've been involved in composing, performing, and promoting the
genre known as world music for many years. What is it that draws you
particularly to the Near and Middle Eastern traditions?
JZ: My mother told me that since I was a baby growing up in northern
Illinois, I would be found hanging out with the Native American elders at
the Wisconsin Dells when we would visit there. Drums and rhythms excited
me. Later, it was the sound of a violin, but of course that did not only
include classical music training. Over time, I was led to the music of
the Gypsies or Romany people, Hungarian music, Appalachian fiddle tunes,
Cajun fiddle, Greek violin styles, and more. It seems there is always
something new to learn. Music of the Near and Middle East has an allure
like almost no other style I know. It is about passion. It is stark in
its beauty and complex beyond years. It calls to me. To be behind an
instrument making the sound, feeling the vibrations of the music, it
becomes hypnotic and addictive. If you surf, you'll know what I mean!
UHP: Anything else you'd like to add?
JZ: I first met Houman when I was forming the group and he played a
recording for me in his studio that was about seven minutes long. It was
all Sufi drumming, quite amazing technique and finger work. I
congratulated him on the great ensemble work. He told me he was the only
one playing into one microphone, that's all. I mean, he was playing three
or four different rhythms at the same time! These are some of the most
amazing musicians and human beings I know. You will be amazed by what
they can do. Come to the concert - I promise you will be moved and
inspired.
A Primer on Non-Western Scales and Rhythms - SAMPLE MUSIC
Brahim Fribgane on the oud, lute of the Middle East
The notes used in Middle Eastern music are at quarter-tones or
micro-tones, which sometimes sound out of tune to the Western-trained ear.
Different scales, called maqamat, are used when playing the melodic solos
on the wind or string instruments. Percussionists must commit to memory
the traditional rhythmic patterns in complex symmetrical or asymmetrical
time signatures of 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11 meters. Instrumental and
vocal improvisation is widely used is Arabic and Persian music and
listeners are also encouraged to "let go" and "feel" the music.
Click here to sample the music of the Salaam Ensemble.
Listen to Salaam Ensemble on Hawai'i Public Radio
Tune in to KIPO's locally produced world music hour "Playlist
International" for an interview between Salaam Ensemble director John
Zeretzke and Playlist host Lillian Tsang.
KIPO 89.3 FM
Saturday, November 1
4:00 pm
Or if you miss the radio broadcast, click here to catch the interview
post-show.
Then join us for the live performance on Friday, November 14th! Reserve
your tickets here.
Parking for Campus Center Ballroom
The Ballroom is on the third floor of UH Manoa's Campus Center.
Recommended nearby parking areas (highlighted in yellow in map above):
* lots near the Art Building (enter via East West Road, stop at the
parking kiosk, take left and proceed down Correa Road)
* visitor lots behind Kennedy Theatre (enter via East West Road) or
behind Sinclair Library (enter from University Avenue)
* parking structure in Lower Campus.
Parking fee $3.00 for all UHM lots.
Click here for full UH Manoa campus map
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Photo © David Franzen, courtesy of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic
Art.
Photo (C) David Franzen, courtesy of the Doris Duke Foundation for
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Tyva Kyzy (Daughters of Tuva)
All-female traditional Tuvan throat singing
January 31 * Leeward Community College Theatre
Much Ado About Nothing with Actors From The London Stage
Five classically trained actors play all the roles in
Shakespeare's sparkling comedy
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Alison Brown
Grammy-winning jazz/bluegrass banjoist and her band
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:19:51 -1000
From: Dedibble DeKepalo <dekepalo@gmail.com>
Hawaiians end convention,
resolute in defense of native rights - comment
There were 2 clubs that had concerns with the ban of imported biofuels. We
settled for what is below. We do know that Kat and Henry will continue to
resist and educate the community til we ban imported biofuels. dekepalo
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:47:21 -1000
From: penny levin <pennysfh@hawaii.rr.com>
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Terkel dies at 96
By CARYN ROUSSEAU, Associated Press Writer Caryn Rousseau, Associated Press Writer â^À^Ó 5 mins ago
AP â^À^Ó A May 15, 2007 file photo shows Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel at his home in Chicago. Terkel â^À¦
a.. Slideshow: Author Studs Terkel dies
CHICAGO â^À^Ó Studs Terkel, the ageless master of listening and speaking, a
broadcaster, activist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose best-selling
oral histories celebrated the common people he liked to call the
"non-celebrated," died Friday. He was 96.
Dan Terkell said his father died at home, and described his death as
"peaceful, no agony. This is what he wanted."
"My dad led a long, full, eventful, sometimes tempestuous, but very
satisfying life," Terkell said in a statement issued through his father's
colleague and close friend Thom Clark.
He was a native New Yorker who moved to Chicago as a child and came to
embrace and embody his adopted town, with all its "carbuncles and warts,"
as he recalled in his 2007 memoir, "Touch and Go." He was a cigar and
martini man, white-haired and elegantly rumpled in his trademark
red-checkered shirts, an old rebel who never mellowed, never retired,
never forgot, and "never met a picket line or petition I didn't like."
"A lot of people feel, 'What can I do, (it's) hopeless,'" Terkel told The
Associated Press in 2003. "Well, through all these years there have been
the people I'm talking about, whom we call activists ... who give us hope
and through them we have hope."
The tougher the subject, the harder Terkel took it on. He put out an oral
history collection on race relations in 1992 called "Race: How Blacks and
Whites Think and Feel About The American Obsession," and, in 1995, "Coming
of Age," recollections of men and women 70 and older.
He cared about what divided us, and what united us: death â^À^Ô in his 2001
"Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger
for a Faith," and hope, in his 2003 "Hope Dies Last."
Terkel won a 1985 Pulitzer Prize for "The Good War," remembrances of World
War II; contrasted rich and poor along the same Chicago street in
"Division Street: America," 1966; limned the Depression in "Hard Times,"
1970; and chronicled how people feel about their jobs in "Working," 1974.
"When the Chinese Wall was built, where did the masons go for lunch? When
Caesar conquered Gall, was there not even a cook in the army? And here's
the big one, when the Armada sank, you read that King Philip wept. Were
there no other tears?" Terkel said upon receiving an honorary National
Book Award medal in 1997. "And that's what I believe oral history is
about. It's about those who shed those other tears, who on rare occasions
of triumph laugh that other laugh."
Andre Schiffrin â^À^Ô Terkel's longtime editor, publisher and close friend
who gave Terkel the idea for many of his books â^À^Ô said Terkel "had been
in bad shape in recent weeks and he really felt that his life had come to
an end. But he was as engaged as ever. He was a big fan of (Democratic
presidential candidate Barack) Obama and he said one of the things that
kept him going was that he wanted to see the results of the election."
For his oral histories, Terkel interviewed his subjects on tape, then
transcribed and sifted. "What first comes out of an interview are tons of
ore; you have to get that gold dust in your hands," he wrote in his
memoir. "Now, how does it become a necklace or a ring or a gold watch? You
have to get the form; you have to mold the gold dust."
Said Schiffrin: "He liked to tell the story of an interview with a woman
in a public housing unit in Chicago. At the end of the interview, the
woman said, `My goodness, I didn't know I felt that way.' That was his
genius."
Terkel would joke that his obsession with tape recording was equaled by
only one other man, a certain former president of the United States:
"Richard Nixon and I could be aptly described as neo-Cartesians. I tape,
therefore I am."
He also was a syndicated radio talk show host, voice of gangsters on old
radio soaps, jazz critic, actor in the 1988 film "Eight Men Out," and
survivor of the 1950s blacklist.
In 1999, a panel of judges organized by the Modern Library, a book
publisher, picked "Working" as No. 54 on its list of the century's 100
best English-language works of nonfiction. And in 2006, the Library of
Congress announced that a radio interview he did with author James Baldwin
in September 1962 was selected for the National Recording Registry of
sound recordings worthy of preservation. Terkel's other interview subjects
included Louis Armstrong, Buster Keaton, Marlon Brando and Bob Dylan.
Terkel's politics were liberal, vintage FDR. He would never forget the
many New Deal programs from the Great Depression and worried that the
country suffered from "a national Alzheimer's disease" that made
government the perceived enemy. In a 1992 interview with the AP, he
advocated "pressure from below, from the grass roots. That means the
people who live and work in cities â^À^Ô that used to be called the working
class, although now everyone says middle class."
Terkel was born Louis Terkel on May 16, 1912, in the Bronx. His father,
Samuel, was a tailor; his mother, Anna, a seamstress. The family moved to
Chicago in 1922 and ran a rooming house where young Louis would meet the
workers and activists who would profoundly influence his view of the
world.
"It was those loners â^À^Ô argumentative ones, deceptively quite ones, the
talkers and the walkers â^À^Ô who, always engaged in something outside
themselves, unintentionally became my mentors," Terkel wrote in "Touch and
Go."
He got the nickname Studs as a young man, from the character Studs
Lonigan, the protagonist of James T. Farrell's beloved trilogy of novels
about an Irish-American youth from Chicago's South Side.
Terkel graduated from the University of Chicago in 1932, studying
philosophy, and also picked up a law degree. But instead of choosing law,
he worked briefly in the civil service and then found employment in radio
with one of his beloved "alphabet agencies" from the New Deal, the WPA
Writers Project.
His early work as a stage actor led to radio acting, disc jockey jobs and
then to radio interview shows beginning in the 1940s. From 1949 to 1952,
he was the star of a national TV show, "Studs' Place," a program of
largely improvised stories and songs set in a fictional bar (later a
restaurant) owned by Studs. Some viewers even thought it was a real place,
and would go looking for it in Chicago.
"People were never put down," Terkel recalled in the 1995 book "The Box:
An Oral History of Television, 1920-1961." "The stories were about little
aspects of their lives. There was no audience and no canned laughter. ...
It was one of the most exhilarating times of my life."
The McCarthy-era antipathy toward activists cost him his national TV
outlet. But his radio interview show flourished, first at WFMT in Chicago
and then, through syndication, in many markets.
As his editor sponsored elaborate parties to celebrate his 95th birthday
and the release of his 2007 memoir, "Touch and Go," Terkel reflected on a
career spent writing about those who rarely heard their stories told.
"My discovery was people needed to be needed by others, need to count;
that's the word," he said in an interview with the AP.
He also joked about his long life: "Curiosity did not kill this cat."
In 1939, he married social worker Ida Goldberg, a marriage that lasted 60
years even though she couldn't get him to dance and always called him
Louis, not Studs. "Ida was a far better person than I, that's the reality
of it," Terkel later wrote of Ida, who died in 1999.
"She had a certain empathy I lack. And she was more politically active
than I. ... Did she play a tremendous role in my life? Yeah, you could say
so."
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Associated Press National Writer Hillel Italie contributed to this report.
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On the Net: http://www.studsterkel.org/
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