http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/en-EUhttp://backend.userland.com/rss092http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/0e/002235dab5a04d0be6f258bcdaac3b_160x200.jpg <p>....just shiver me timbers <img src="/img/smilies/icon_surprised.gif" alt=":o" class="middle" border="0">)....as they say... we're awaiting too. Take care. GBH's in the meantime. xxxM </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/10/hi-hi-7345855/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/10/hi-hi-7345855/Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:27:41 +0100 <p>On a historical Saturday night in the U. S. Congress, two-hundred and nineteen Democrats and one Republican voted to pass the health care reform bill. The final total 220-215 to make the bill a law. House speaker Nancy Pelosi praised the leadership of the committee chairs in completing the remarkable passage of the bill. The bill would take away an insurance companies ability to refuse coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, also the companies will not be able to take away coverage if you get sick. Young people will be able to stay on their parents insurance plan until they are 27 years of age, the doughnut holes in coverage for seniors will be closed, the public option will be included in the plan, people will be able to chose the best health care plan for themselves. The cost at this point is reported at 1.1 trillion dollars, the plan will now provide health coverage for an additional 36 million Americans. The AARP and the American Medical Association backed the plan. The next hurdle will be the Senate where Senator "No Go" Joe stands at the gate. There may just be too strong a wave for Senator Lieberman to hold up the passage of this historical bill. We shall see. Congratulations to Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats for having the backbone to move forward on behalf of the American people. </p> <p>The soldier who is the suspect in the mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas has been taken off of the ventilator, but is still in intensive care.<br> Thirty people were reported wounded and thirteen were killed. Malik Nadal Hasan is a Muslim, who reportedly did not like the wars, complained, but was scheduled to go to Afghanistan. He is a military psychiatrist, but is said to have had trouble taking to the soldiers about their service in the wars. It has been said that the police had been looking into Hasan's actions for months. There reportedly may be others involved in the shooting. Flags are being flown at half-staff at the White House.</p> <p>The USS New York, a battleship made from the steel from the buildings destroyed in the 9/11 attacks, will be put into action in the ongoing wars.</p> <p>The eight thousand dollar tax credit for first time U. S. home buyers has been extended.</p> <p>Iran reportedly has said that they will not ship uranium out of the country for processing.</p> <p><strong>** </strong>**<br> Please visit <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137.">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137.</a><br> Look for "Red Rodeo in Texas", please read an advertisement, and leave a comment. Thank you.</p> <p>Hard choices may not be the easiest thing to do, but in the long run may be the best decision. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/08/u-s-house-of-representatives-passes-health-care-reform-bill-7329057/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/08/u-s-house-of-representatives-passes-health-care-reform-bill-7329057/Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:57:13 +0100 <p>The run-off election, in Afghanistan was canceled, after President Karzai's opponent, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah withdrew from the race on Sunday. He withdrew, reports say because he felt the election had been corrupt. But many say he withdrew because he knew he would not win. The election commission then canceled the run-off election, giving Mr. Karzai<br> another five year term as President of Afghanistan. President Obama acknowledged the election of Mr. Karzai. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had said that the United States government would support the elected president prior to the run-off election. President Obama is still deliberating with advisers, as to what the U. S. strategy will be in that country and how many troops will be sent to Afghanistan in 2010.</p> <p>President Obama is set to sign a defense spending bill, increasing the pay of U. S. service men and women.</p> <p>CIT group has filed for bankruptcy, under Chapter 11. This is the largest bankruptcy so far in U. S. history. The company intends to restructure its debt, and continue to operate while doing so. The asset total of the company is reported as seventy-one billion dollars versus sixty-four billion dollars in debt. CIT is the financier for two-thousand vendors who supply merchandise for three-hundred thousand stores, many of which are gearing up for the critical holiday shopping season. The shareholders are reportedly on board with the company in its plan to restructure the debt of the company.</p> <p>Tuesday will have a number of elections held around the country. Two governor races, in Virginia and New Jersey are high on the radar screen. In Virginia, the Republican candidate, McDonnell is leading the Democrat, Deeds by at least 11 percentage points. Eighteen percent of the people are reportedly undecided in Virginia. In New Jersey, Governor Corzine and Mr. Christie, his Republican opponent are 5 points apart with the Republican leading. In New York's 23rd Congressional District, the Republican candidate, Dede Scazzafavi was forced out by Republicans supporting the Conservative candidate, Doug Hoffman and by<br> problems reportedly raising money. She dropped out of the race over the weekend and was convinced to support the democratic candidate, Bill Owens, she even made robo calls, for Mr. Owens, asking her supporters to vote for him. The race is 41% for Hoffman, 36% for Owens with 18%<br> undecided, as of today.</p> <p>Senator Joe Lieberman said on Sunday's Face the Nation, he is still planning to do everything he can to block the passage of the health care reform bill, if it contains the public option. He further said on the show, that nothing would be better the passing the bill with the public option. Wonder if the two-million dollars plus, he received in campaign funds from the insurance companies, has anything to do with his decision? Or perhaps the fact that his wife sits on the board of one of the largest insurance companies in the country. You think?</p> <p>Pending U. S. home sales rose the most in three years.</p> <p>Existing home sales dropped by 3.5% in the United States.</p> <p>Consumer confidence dropped in September, in the U. S.</p> <p>Jay Leno reportedly said that if they asked him to come back to the Tonight Show, he would.</p> <p>Source AP</p> <p><strong>** </strong>**<br> Please visit <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Look for "Red Rodeo in Texas"<br> Please read an advertisement.</p> <p>Do your homework, but two stocks show promise: SCSS up 2496% recently, on the NASDAQ, last read $6.49. Select Comfort Corporation, market cap., 293.1 million. Also ATSG up 1761%, on the NASDAQ, last quote $3.35, market cap., 208.89 million. AirTransport Service Group, Inc. Date of quotes 10.16.09 Reference: Smarttrend.com </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/03/afghanistan-run-off-election-canceled-karzai-wins-7296680/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/11/03/afghanistan-run-off-election-canceled-karzai-wins-7296680/Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:46:55 +0100 <p>The health care reform bill, will include the "public option", according to the leader of the Senate, Harry Reid. The Democrats in, charge of the Senate, by virtue of their majority membership need 60 votes, to pass the final bill and stop any Republican filibuster. Then along comes Joe, Senator Joseph Lieberman, Independent from Connecticut, has announced that he will block the bill, not allowing it to come to the floor for vote, if it contains the public option. Why? Various reasons voiced by different news analysts speculate that Mr. Lieberman is interested in giving the insurance companies support to continue the fleecing of the public. No verification, but odds are Mr. Lieberman has received funds from insurance companies for his campaigns and wants to continue that relationship in the future. Just a thought, if Senator Lieberman follows through with his promise to join the Republicans in a filibuster, thus giving other Democrats a reason to follow his lead and destroy the opportunity to have a reform bill, he should be stripped of his Homeland Security Chairmanship immediately, and a viable candidate should be found and groomed to run against him in his next election. He does not deserve to be in the Senate. Just a thought. Other unprintable words come to mind. </p> <p>The DOW was down Monday around 11 a.m., after Senator Harry Reid announced that a public option would be included in the Senate's final bill. Three insurance stocks, Aetna, United Health Group and Wellpoint were seriously down. Senator Joe Lieberman made his announcement, that he would join a Republican filibuster, and the three stocks rose dramatically around 2 p.m. Go figure.</p> <p>President Obama has announced a 3.4 billion dollar allocation for a "smart" electric power grid. The money will reportedly be matched by private funds. Tens of thousands of new jobs are expected to be created<br> by the investment.</p> <p>Mayor Bloomberg of New York, is said to be leading his opponent by 18 points, in the mayoral race.</p> <p>A resolution calling for the impeachment of Governor Mark Sanford, was to be introduced today in the South Carolina legislative branch.</p> <p>The CIA reportedly has been paying the brother of President Karzai of Afghanistan for eight years, for information and recruitment names of Afghans.</p> <p>There is also a report that the sister of Fidel Castro, Juanita, was paid by the CIA to give them information on her brother, after the Cuban revolution.</p> <p>Andrew Lloyd Webber reportedly has been diagnosed with an early stage<br> of prostate cancer.</p> <p>A friend and investor with Bernard Madoff, was found at the bottom of a swimming pool. He was accused of fraud. An autopsy will be performed.</p> <p>Tennis star Andre Agassi's new book, discloses that during his tennis career, he used crystal meth. He retired in 2006.</p> <p>Two Northwestern airline pilots, who were using their laptops in the cockpits, and overshot the Minneapolis airport where they were scheduled to land by 150 miles, and could not be reached for over an hour, were suspended and had their licenses removed.</p> <p>The daughter of Donald Trump, Ivanka, was wed to Jared Kushner over the weekend. Five hundred guests attended the ceremony. Mr. Kushner is an independently wealthy man.</p> <p>The Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field have been sold.</p> <p>There is an ongoing firefight in Kabul, Afghanistan at the compound where the U.N. staff have been staying, in preparation for the November 7 runoff election. Reportedly machine guns and rocket grenades are being used by militants and six U. N. staff workers have been killed, nine have been wounded. One militant blew himself up during the attack. The guest house which was attacked housed twenty U.N. staff workers. The attack began in the morning. The Taliban had issued a warning that there would be violence against anyone who was going to participate in the facilitation of the runoff election.</p> <p>The New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies, will be opponents in the baseball World Series.</p> <p><strong>*</strong> <strong>*</strong><br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please look for "All That is Seen on Earth"<br> Please leave a comment and read an advertisement. </p> <p>Whenever you feel that you are the center of the universe, watch out, for a bee may come by, sting you and put you in touch with yourself. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/28/health-care-reform-bill-senator-joe-says-no-7258834/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/28/health-care-reform-bill-senator-joe-says-no-7258834/Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:22 +0100 <p>President Barack Obama, declared a national swine flu emergency, on Friday evening in the United States. Mr. Obama stated that the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic continues to evolve. Though reportedly hard to verify, it is thought that 20,000 people are hospitalized in the U. S.<br> There have been, as reported, 1,000 deaths linked to the virus. Almost 100 deaths have reportedly been children. The seasonal flu peak is usually between late November and early March. The emergency designation eases the implementation of emergency plans by treatment facilities. U. S. officials said last week, according to reports, that swine flu activity was widespread in 46 states. Health officials say the infections are now comparable, to peak flu season levels. This declaration, removes bureaucratic hurdles, allowing sick patients, to receive treatment more quickly and gives health-care providers, more flexibility in providing it. If you have a very high fever, cough and any of the other listed symptoms below, call your doctor, or get to the hospital. You should not go work or school. This is a very dangerous virus, and should be take very seriously. Children do not have strong immune systems to fight this virus and reportedly, it attacks their lungs. Older people with other illnesses should be careful as well. Be very vigilant.</p> <p>Typical symptoms of the swine flu:<br> Sudden fever, sudden cough<br> Other:<br> Tiredness and chills<br> Headache, sore throat<br> Runny nose and sneezing<br> Stomach upset,loss of appetite,<br> diarrhaea<br> Aching muscles, limb and joint pain.<br> Source: UK NHS </p> <p>Senate leaders are working to pull together all the committee bills, to bring a final health care reform bill, to the Senate floor for a vote. The public option is still thought to have a little life left, what form it will take is anyone's guess. Senator Harry Reid, is being pushed and pulled, by ads taken out, in his own state, asking him to include the option in the final bill.</p> <p>The U.N. nuclear inspectors, are headed to Iran to visit their site.</p> <p>Existing home sales in the U. S. were up 5.35 million, in September.</p> <p>The DOW closed at 10,081 on Friday.</p> <p>President Obama is planning to send some of the TARP money, to regional banks, to try to free up credit to small businesses. A 3% interest rate may be available, reportedly in some instances.</p> <p>President Obama, is set to reportedly, increase the caps on small business loans.</p> <p>The FDIC closed 7 more U. S. banks, bringing the total closings to 106. The most, reportedly, since the S & L crisis. Reportedly many more banks are weak.</p> <p>Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke stated that the U.S. should reduce its<br> budget deficit, to combat global imbalance.</p> <p>The Reverend Al Sharpton has threatened to file a lawsuit, against<br> Rush Limbaugh, over comments made in an Op-Ed piece, allegedly defaming<br> him.</p> <p>The Europeans have reportedly discovered 32 new planets, outside the solar system.</p> <p>The U. S. Federal government will reportedly, no longer prosecute medical marijuana users.</p> <p>The Senate approved a bill to allow the prisoners in Guantanamo, to be brought to the U. S. for trial. Michigan will accept prisoners from the facility. Several Generals have voiced their approval to close the<br> facility.</p> <p>A resolution to impeach Governor Sanford, of South Carolina is being prepared reportedly, for introduction and a possible vote.</p> <p>The mother of the little Heene's family, balloon boy, reportedly told authorities that the whole thing was a hoax.</p> <p>Garth Brooks came out of retirement, and reportedly sold out his Vegas concert.</p> <p>There will be a runoff election in Afghanistan between President Karzai and Dr. Abdulla, on the 7th of November.</p> <p>The state of Hawaii, cut 17 days off of its school year.</p> <p>Austrian ski star Hermann Maier retired at 36 years of age.</p> <p><strong>** </strong>**</p> <p>Please visit <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Look for "In the Shadow of the Night" Please leave a comment and<br> read an advertisement.</p> <p>Just when you think you may be totally out of it, along comes a new<br> desire to go just a little further. Embrace that desire. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/25/u-s-national-swine-flu-emergency-declared-7238280/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/25/u-s-national-swine-flu-emergency-declared-7238280/Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:16:23 +0100 <p>After weeks of wrangling back and forth, long evenings and heated discussions, the Senate Finance Committee, passed a health reform bill, 14 to 9, designed to reward the insurance companies more than the American people. This bill being called the "Baucus Bill", does not contain a public option. There is a mandate that requires everyone, in essence, to obtain health insurance, or face a penalty if they don't. There are supposed to be some exceptions to the penalties and government subsidies to help the people with low incomes. One Republican, Senator Olympia Snowe, voted with the Democrats, to move the bill out of committee. All five of the committee bills must now be assimilated for a final bill, then combined with the House bill, which contains a public option. It will be put up for a final vote by the Senate and the House, and moved on to the Presidents desk for signing. Today, another Republican Senator, Susan Collins said she could support the bill, but it needed a lot more work. Other Republicans may find the public pressure too much to withstand, and vote for the bill in its final form, regardless of their parties wishes, that they keep President Obama from achieving a monumental goal of a overhaul of a disastrous health care system.</p> <p>Rush Limbaugh's words are coming back to haunt him, as he endeavors, along with the St. Louis Blues owner, Dave Checkett, to purchase the<br> St. Louis Rams. The Commissioner, Roger Goodell reportedly said, that the conservative commentator's "divisive" comments would not be tolerated from any NFL insiders. Twenty-four of the thirty-two league teams must approve the sale. Colts owner Jim Irsay publicly vowed to vote against Limbaugh. Atlanta Falcon's owner, Arthur Blank echoed the commissioner's words that Limbaugh's inappropriate, incendiary and insensitive words do damage and it's something they do not need. The<br> league and the union are said to have similar stances as the commissioner. Some black players say they would not play for him. The Reverand's Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson are lobbying the owners of the teams to reject Limbaugh's bid. Some black players are saying they would not play for the man. This all goes back as well, to Limbaugh's remarks about the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Donavon McNabb, who is black, and his feeling that McNabb was not a good player, but was being kept because of other reasons. He was terminated from ESPN as a sports announcer, for his less than tactful, stupid remarks. But in the end, my question, will money talk?? Breaking news: Money did not talk loud enough, Rush was dropped from the bidding process. He will not be able to brag about his team, this time anyway.</p> <p>First Lady of California, Maria Shriver, was caught on camera, three times reportedly, using her cell phone while driving. Her husband,the<br> Governor said, it will be taken care if. Maria, the terminator is coming to get you.</p> <p>Late but historical, the first American woman to win the Nobel prize for Economics, was Elinor Ostrom, who won with fellow American, Oliver Williamson.</p> <p>The Kodak Polaroid camera, which was to be discontinued, has found new life, after customers complained to the company. The camera will be back on sale in early 2010.</p> <p>The Mega Power Ball Lottery, will now, reportedly, be offered on a nationwide basis.</p> <p>AIG is being pressured by the White House, reports are saying, to take back two-hundred and eighty million dollars in bonuses, from executives.</p> <p>The Nobel Prize Committee did something unprecedented, by announcing that the Nobel Peace prize given to President Barack Obama was merited and it was a unanimous vote.</p> <p>GQ named the 50 most powerful players in Washington, D. C., with the number one slot going to Rahm Emanuel, Chief of Staff to the President, Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense was number two, Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chief was number three. 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He becomes only the third sitting president, behind Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, to be a recipient of the Nobel prize. The spokesperson for the committee, said they were giving the President the award for his efforts at reaching out to all, to bring peace to the world, for trying to rid the world of nuclear arms, and his efforts towards ending climate change. The President was told early this morning, and he spoke from the rose garden, saying that he wasn't sure that he deserved the award, that he was humbled by it. He also said that he was accepting on behalf of all those, who are working toward having peace in the world. That we must all work toward solving our global problems, in essence that one country or one person cannot do it alone. It must be a joint effort to rid the world of nuclear arms, and improve the planet to try to reduce global warming. He said he was making a call to arms, for all people to help to end suffering and pain of all those on the planet. History making in itself, hopefully this recognition will help the President<br> rally those who are in opposition to his effort, to bring health care to as many people as possible in the United States, to make a positive change in the climate change battle, before we are all in more serious trouble, regarding the earth's resources than we are now. Congratulations Mr. President, we applaud you and your efforts,may you have great success, as you go forward. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/09/president-barack-obama-nobel-peace-prize-winner-7132891/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/09/president-barack-obama-nobel-peace-prize-winner-7132891/Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:19:23 +0200 <p>The Americans are coming away with many of the Nobel Prizes. Three Americans won the 2009 Nobel Prize in medicine, Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greiler and Jack W. Szostak. They discovered a key mechanism in the genetic operations of cells. Three other Americans won the Nobel prize for physics. </p> <p>President Obama has been meeting with his security members and with Secretary Robert Gates, in trying to determine what the strategy will be for Afghanistan in the near future. General McChrystal has requested an additional forty thousand troops for the region. Secretary Gates has said, if approved, the troops would not be ready until January 2010.<br> The death toll has risen in recent days in the region. Eight soldiers were killed in one firefight, one hundred enemy soldiers were reportedly killed at the same time.</p> <p>Iran and North Korea have signaled that they are willing to participate in talks, about their nuclear programs.</p> <p>Representative Charlie Rangel was able to withstand a third attempt by the Republicans to remove him from his leadership position, of Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.</p> <p>The Baucus health care reform bill, is starting to gain some Republican<br> support, due to pressure from the public, who also want a public option included in the bill. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports the plan will cost $829 billion dollars over a ten year period, and will save $81 billion dollars from the deficit. The plan in its current form will reportedly cover 94% of Americans. Bob Dole has added his voice, to promote passage of the bill.</p> <p>Countdown's Keith Oberman is calling for a six state free health clinic operation, to put pressure on the six Democrats who are standing in the way, by siding with the Republicans to block the passage of the health care reform bill. A free health care clinic was held in Houston, Texas, where 1,500 people showed up needing care. Information on which states will be involved and how to participate in the organizing can be found at <a href="http://www.msnbc.com/countdown.">www.msnbc.com/countdown.</a></p> <p>Levi Johnston will be posing for Playgirl, and in case you have not seen it, he is selling nuts in a new commercial.</p> <p>If you like giving your opinion on various subjects and earning at the same time, check out <a href="http://www.mylot.com">www.mylot.com</a>?ref=artistry</p> <p><strong>* </strong>*<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writing/quiet+voice.8129">www.authspot.com/writing/quiet+voice.8129</a><br> Leave a comment and please read an advertisement. Thank you.</p> <p>Never think that your contribution does not make a difference. Each link holds the chain together. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/08/americans-taking-many-nobel-awards-7126564/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/10/08/americans-taking-many-nobel-awards-7126564/Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:05:43 +0200 <p>The Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Bill Safire has died at the age of 79, reportedly from pancreatic cancer. He worked at the Times for over 30 years, he was a conservative, who once was a speechwriter for President Richard Nixon. In the past Mr. Safire spent a lot of time accusing the Clinton's of various "scandals", which were never borne out by the facts, according to reports. That did not seem to stop him, he just left what he said hanging out there and moved on, as one reporter stated. He also said that Saddam Hussein was linked to the 9/11 attackers, the 9/11 Commission Report discredited this reporting. Mr. Safire will be missed greatly in his community of friends.</p> <p>Iran test fired short range and long range missiles in a matter of a few days. Sending a message that they are ready for any potential attack on their country. All of this comes after a secret underground nuclear weapon development facility was reportedly discovered and revealed by U.S. Intelligence. British, French and U.S. leaders, with Germany being in accord, held a joint press conference on Friday of last week to announce the discovery, which had been under surveillance, according to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates for well over a year. Iran has according to the press conference, until December to allow inspection of the facility and to cease their building of nuclear weapons. A summit will be held this week with Iran in the mix, but Iran officials state they are not prepared to discuss nuclear weapons at the meeting. They did however say, according to reports, that they would allow inspectors into the facility at some future date.</p> <p>President Obama is headed to Copenhagen, Denmark, to lobby for the city of Chicago to host the 2016 Olympics. A delegation from Chicago will also be there to lobby the IOC as well.</p> <p>President Obama is suggesting that summer vacations for American school children be curtailed. Well, he will now lose the love of the kids. <img src="/img/smilies/icon_surprised.gif" alt=":o" class="middle" border="0">)</p> <p>A vaccine has been discovered, which will reportedly stop infection from the HIV virus.</p> <p>The U. S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to stop Medicare premium increases.</p> <p>The Senate Finance Committee continues its deliberation over 564 amendments to Senator Baucus' health care reform bill proposal.<br> Senators Schumer and Rockefeller will present two proposals for a public option to the proposed bill today. Reports are that the public option may not be a part of the Senate bill, but may survive the House version.</p> <p>German Chancellor Merkel has won a second term in office.</p> <p>Stranger than fiction, an Arkansas woman, who is expecting a child, found out that she is also pregnant with a second child and the children are not twins, one is scheduled for delivery in 2009, the other in 2010. Doctors report that they will deliver both babies at the same time. Has this ever happened before?</p> <p>An Afghanistan born man was arrested on terrorism charges, after discovery by police officers, of large purchases of bomb making materials<br> by the man. He also had information on his computer related to bomb construction. Digital fingerprints and phone taps lead to the man's arrest. 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General McChrystal, has stated that unless more troops are sent in, the United States could risk failure in Afghanistan. Other analysts have said the country does not have any additional troops available to send. President Obama's liberal base, it has been reported wants him to draw down the troops and end the mission in a set time frame, within a short period of time. The Republicans want the president to maintain the troops, send more, from where, who knows, and keep fighting the Taliban. The sensible argument has been made that the Afghan people should be trained, armed, reinforced if need and allowed to fight for their own country's welfare and security. </p> <p>Three men including a father and a son, who was born in Afghanistan were arrested in Colorado, and held on terrorism charges. One of the men had bomb making information on his computer. As a result of the arrest and additional information, there was an alert issued to all major mass transit systems in the country by authorities. Stadiums, Hotels and Entertainment Centers were also included.</p> <p>President Obama while at a U. N. meeting held a meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister and the Palestinian leader to try to restart the peace talks. The President did get the two men to shake hands.</p> <p>The United States government is going to start tracking Greenhouse gas emissions, it has been announced.</p> <p>The U. S. Senate Finance Committee has started its mark-up of the 564 amendments being considered in the health care reform bill.</p> <p>A report is surfacing that the FDIC may borrow money from the banks.<br> New York Governor David Paterson, is being encourage not to run for a full term in 2010, because of his low poll numbers and approval rating.<br> It has been reported, that no segment of the population in New York is pleased with his performance as Governor.</p> <p>Former Representative Tom Delay was featured on Monday night's "Dancing With the Stars". He and his partner danced the Cha Cha to "Wild Thing".<br> The couple received 16 points out of 30, which means they will be back to dance next week. Mr. Delay reportedly fractured his foot but decide to dance any way.</p> <p>The SEC will be going to trial against Bank of America over the bonuses paid to Merrill Lynch executives. A Judge refused the settlement offer that Bank of America had made in the dispute.</p> <p>The state of Georgia has had massive downpours of rain in the last few days, 20 inches of rain reportedly fell. Eight people were killed in the flooding that resulted. More rainfall is expected in the state in the next few days. Entire neighborhoods are completely submerged. </p> <p>David Hasselholf of American Idol, was reportedly treated for alcohol<br> poisoning and released from the hospital.</p> <p><strong>* </strong>*<br> Please visit: <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Taming-That-Mountain-of-a-Problem">http://hubpages.com/hub/Taming-That-Mountain-of-a-Problem</a><br> Please leave a comment. Thank you.</p> <p>Give yourself a hand if you feel you need one. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/23/afghanistan-top-commander-more-troops-needed-7022298/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/23/afghanistan-top-commander-more-troops-needed-7022298/Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:46:03 +0200 <p>The laboratory technician, Raymond Clark, III, who had been under surveillance by authorities, and had been taken in for questioning, was arrested and arraigned for allegedly murdering another worker at the laboratory where they both worked. Annie Li's body was found in the wall at the laboratory in Connecticut. The authorities were reportedly able to match the man's DNA to evidence in the investigation, and made the arrest soon after they had released the man, who they brought in for questioning. There are reports that the man was quite concerned with the mouse cages in the laboratory being clean as he was in charge of keeping the cages clean. He had written Ms Li an e-mail about the condition of the cages, which he thought were not as clean as they should have been. The woman was scheduled to get married, the day her body was found.</p> <p>John Dean revealed on MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Obermann" that the Watergate burglars were trying to find financial information about kick backs on the Democrats which could be used to embarrass them. Nixon, Dean said did not authorize the break-in, but noted that he thought the Democratic Headquarters was the only place where the information could be found. Nothing was found when they broke in. </p> <p>President Obama will be using this weekend to make a media blitz, trying to sell the health care reform program. He will appear on five news shows on Sunday including Meet the Press, State of the Union, the George Stephanopolis Show, and Face the Nation. The president will also make an appearance on David Letterman's show on Monday night.</p> <p>There is a new Senate gang coming together, to try to present a better bill on the health care reform plan than the gang of six with Senator Max Baucus. The four include Senator Olympia Snowe, Senator John Luger, Senator Joe Lieberman and Senator Claire Mc Closkey. </p> <p>A bill allowing Governor Deval Patrick to appoint someone to fill the seat of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, on an interim basis until January 2010, is moving forward in the Massachuetts' government.</p> <p>The U. S. military has closed the largest detention center in Iraq.</p> <p>Vice-President Joe Biden made a visit to Iraq this week, at the same time a bomb went off in the Green Zone where two civilians were killed.</p> <p>The Europeans have called for a major discussion regarding the goals for Afghanistan.</p> <p>The Republicans kick off a family values summit this weekend, with many top Republican leaders. Values Voter Summit 2009 is the title of the meeting.</p> <p>Former Vice-President Dick Cheney underwent back surgery this week.</p> <p>The United States will be sharing 10% of its swine flu vaccine with other nations, which include Australia, France, Brazil and New Zealand.</p> <p>A Judge has threatened to sanction an individual who continues to file frivolous lawsuits, challenging the birthplace of President Barack Obama.</p> <p>Jodie Powell, President Jimmy Carter's Press Secretary had died from a heart attack, he was 65 years old.</p> <p>Burt Reynolds is reportedly under treatment for drug abuse, according to his manager.</p> <p>Reportedly the Federal Government suspended the security clearance of Governor Mark Sanford, when he announced he had had an affair. The clearance was reinstated after a month, it was stated that it was a mistake made by an unannounced individual.</p> <p>China tries to allay fears of a trade war, with the United States.</p> <p>Japan has a new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and a new finance minister<br> Hirohisa Fujii.</p> <p>An Egyptian Judge sentenced two American couples, to two years in prison for alleged illegal trafficing in humans in adoption cases.</p> <p><strong>** </strong>**<br> Please visit <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please leave a comment and read an advertisement.</p> <p>Believe in the possible and you may do the impossible. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/19/laboratory-technician-dna-matched-to-murdered-woman-6993977/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/19/laboratory-technician-dna-matched-to-murdered-woman-6993977/Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:16:51 +0200 <p>The President of Israel, Shimon Peres, was taken to the hospital, after he momentarily lost consciousness during a conference in Tel Aviv. The 86 year old Peres, has recovered and is in good health, according to his physician.</p> <p>The end of the 2009 U. S.Open was delayed by rain and the final matches were not competed until Monday. But a few things made the last few days<br> very interesting and very surprising. On Saturday, Kim Cljisters, 2005 U. S. Champion and the 2008 U.S. Champion, Serena Williams, played each other for a spot in the finals against Caroline Wozniacki. Cljisters won the first set and was on her way to winning the second, best two out of three set for the match. The score was two points away for Clijisters on a break point chance against Williams, the lines woman called a controversial foot fault. Serena had earlier banged her racket and received a warning, after the foot fault call, Serena started to scream at the woman, waving her racket at her, and saying a few choice words which rhyme with bucking, describing what she would do<br> with the tennis ball. The chair umpire called the woman over to ask her what Serena had said, two officials came out as well. When everything was settled, Serena received a second point against her because of the earlier warning and the match went to Kim Cljisters. Serena initially<br> said she had no remorse, but upon second thought, she apologized the next day to all, she and her sister played doubled for the doubles championship and won. Serena was fined ten thousand dollars. Kim Cljisters of Begium, went on to win the womens singles championship against Wozniacki of Denmark, pocketing one-million, six hundred thousand dollars. The next day, Monday, Roger Federer, five time U. S. Open Champion, played Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina, a 20 year old<br> underdog who took out Raphael Nadal, the number three player in the world. The match went to five sets, with Del Potro playing remarkable come back tennis. He won the match in an upset of the number one mens<br> singles player in the world, 6-3,6-7,6-4,6-7,6-2. Del Potro earned over two-million dollars plus a convertible.</p> <p>U. S. retail sales fell for the 12th straight month in August.</p> <p>Pfizer was reportedly fined 2.3 billion dollars for illegal marketing practices.</p> <p>Judge reportedly rejects Bank of America settlement for Merrill Lynch bonuses.</p> <p>New York State is demanding 1.2 billion dollars in taxes from Lehman Brothers.</p> <p>U. S. is reportedly considering selling its 34% share in Citi-group, that it acquired in the bank rescue.</p> <p>Tiger Woods, golfs number one in the world, won the BMW Golf tournament,<br> on Sunday, with an eight stroke lead. </p> <p>Thousands of protesters marched in front of the White House on this past Saturday, against the huge spending by the Federal Government and the health care reform, being proposed by the Obama Administration.</p> <p>French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner reportedly said that their troops will stay to secure Afghanistan until agriculture, health and education projects can take hold.</p> <p>Actor Patrick Swayze 57, has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer.<br> He will be very much missed. Sentiments to his family and friends.</p> <p>Ex-Blagojevich adviser dies one week before he was to go to prison for fraud. Christopher G. Kelly, 51,died at a Chicago hospital. The mayor of the town where he died reportedly said the death was being investigated as a suicide.</p> <p>Incumbent President Hamid Karsai of Afghanistan, holds a comfortable lead in the country's disputed election, according to early results, while deadly attacks took place reportedly in all corners of the country, despite the record number of U. S. and NATO troops.</p> <p><strong>** </strong>**<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please leave a comment and read an advertisement.</p> <p>Try may be a small word, but could really be a big help in most instances. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/15/president-shimon-peres-loses-consiousness-6965197/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/15/president-shimon-peres-loses-consiousness-6965197/Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:10:51 +0200 <p>The South African 18 year old female runner, who beat everyone in the World Championships in Berlin, is still in the news, concerning the dispute over gender, as it still has not been resolved. The International Association of Athletics Federation, had the young lady take blood, chromosome and gynecological examinations. The speed with which she won her 800 meter race caused a stir, which officials are trying to resolve, according to reports. The results will be released in November. The IAAF officials stated that the gender verification test results will be examined by a group of medical experts. A final decision will be made at the next meeting of the council in Monaco, November 20-21. Caster Semenya was accused of not being female. The IAAF would not confirm or deny Australian newspaper reports that the recently crowned women's 800 meter champion has male and female sexual organs. An Australian newspaper reported on in its Friday edition, that medical reports indicate she has no ovaries but rather has internal male testes, which are producing large amounts of testosterone. She has not cheated, IAAF spokesman, Nick Davies reportedly said, "legally, if she proves to have an advantage because of the male hormones, it would be extremely difficult to strip her of her medal, since she has not cheated. This is not a doping offense. She was naturally made that way, and she was entered by the team in Berlin and accepted by the IAAF". The father insists his daughter is a female and his little girl. If this is information the family is just learning about the young woman, please goodness let there be a good psychiatrist nearby.</p> <p>Annie Leibowitz, the famed photographer, has been granted an extension of time to repay the multi-million dollar loan, thus allowing her reportedly to retain the copyrights to her works and ownership of her real estate. No details were released as to the duration of time the extension.</p> <p><strong>** </strong>**<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.bukisa.com/article/146483_renevation-of-the-u-s-postal-service">http://www.bukisa.com/article/146483_renevation-of-the-u-s-postal-service</a><br> Please leave a comment. Thank you very much.</p> <p>Source: AP</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/12/female-athlete-s-controversial-gender-dispute-continues-6946545/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/12/female-athlete-s-controversial-gender-dispute-continues-6946545/Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:17:21 +0200 <p>The votes are being counted in the Afghanistan presidential election, with a possibility of President Karzai receiving over 50% of the votes cast. But in the other corner, a U. N. commission is ordering a total recount of the votes, due to what has been called, "clear and convincing<br> evidence", of election fraud. An observer said that the questionable votes were in the areas of Afghanistan where it was too dangerous for the people to vote and those were the areas where the president had his strongest support. So it has been assumed that the Karzai supporters were trying to make up the difference for those who did not vote but wanted to vote for the president. A recount will take place according to the latest reports, the outcome to be determined. If the recount does not provide a clear victor, then will a new election be in the works? We await the answer.</p> <p>The "gang of six", three Democrats and three Republicans are meeting to try to work out a cohesive plan for health care reform. Their plan is reportedly going to be introduced today, before the president speaks tonight. Reportedly the proposed plan does not contain a public option. Lawrence O'Donnell remarked on MSNBC that he does not think that the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi will request that the public option be a part of the reform package. My question, what then is the reason for the reform? Just end it now and let the insurance companies, drug companies and the Republicans mark up a victory, and allow the scalping of the public to continue, the costs of health care keep rising and the entire U. S. health care system keeps moving toward collapse. Great job guys.</p> <p>President Obama comes out tonight after his speech to school children of America, on Tuesday, to stay in school and set goals. The speech was criticized by many, out of some belief that the children were going to be exposed to political rhetoric, wrong! He will now tackle health care reform in a speech at 8 p.m., before a joint session of Congress, to try to get Congress and the Senate to help the country, help itself by reducing the cost of rising health care through providing competition for the insurance companies with a public option health care plan for<br> consumers. </p> <p>South Carolina's speaker of the house has requested that Governor Mark Sanford resign. The speaker is the highest Republican official to call for the Governors resignation.</p> <p>Former Governor Tim Pawlenty will be campaigning in Virginia on Wednesday.</p> <p>The Federal Reserve is reporting a drop in borrowing by consumers.</p> <p>Gold rises above the $1,000 per ounce mark.</p> <p>Beatlemania is being stirred up again in the form of digitally mastered music video games, being introduced to the public today, 09-09-09. Early<br> reviews are very positive, as an entire new generation discovers the Beatles music.</p> <p>More questions are arising regarding the release of the Lockerbie bomber. The Scottish Minister who made the final decision to release the prisoner, reportedly has a brother whose company has an interest in obtaining oil contracts from Libya. This information has stirred up more questions as to whether or not a deal was made behind the scenes. Really? </p> <p>The reward for information related to the arsonist involved in the California wildfire incident has risen to one-hundred and fifty thousand dollars. </p> <p>Doctors are reportedly slashing vaccines due to rising costs.</p> <p>Dozens have reportedly been killed in a mine explosion in China.</p> <p>Taiwan's Premier resigns over response to typhoon.</p> <p><strong>** </strong>**<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.bukisa.com/articles/14524_the-health-care-reform-rumble-in-washington">http://www.bukisa.com/articles/14524_the-health-care-reform-rumble-in-washington</a></p> <p>Also: <a href="http://www.authspot.com.writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com.writers/quiet+voice.8137</a></p> <p>Find a reason to be happy, laugh as many times as you can.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/09/president-karzai-moves-toward-victory-but-6927249/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/09/president-karzai-moves-toward-victory-but-6927249/Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:12:36 +0200 <p>At Flushing Meadows in New York, where the 2009 U. S. Open Tennis Tournament is being held, the seeded players are dropping all over the place. A Cinderella story is also emerging, in the form of 17 year old Melanie Oudin, one of a set of twins, out of the state of Georgia. As of today Andy Roddick, James Blake, Layton Hewitt, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Nadia Petrova and the number one women's player in the world, Dinara Safina have been eliminated from the competition. Only one American male John Isner, who eliminated Andy Roddick is still standing. If he loses today, this will reportedly be the first time in the history of the U. S. Open that no American male has made it to the quarter-finals. The charming, young Melanie Oudin is being cheered on as she keeps eliminating top seeded players, one after another. Her boyfriend told her to " believe", she said and had the word written on the tennis shoes she wears. So far he has eliminated Maria Sharapova, Nadia Petrova and one other top seed early on. Her twin sister along with her other family members were in the stand today when, she lost the first set to Petrova, as she typically starts her matches, and then came back to win the match, 1-6, 7-6, 6-3. Her tennis playing is beyond her years and she has a very good chance of being in the finals. When you watch her play, she appears to be in a zone, with confidence beyond her years. She is already the youngest women's player in some 10 years to make it to the quarter-finals. The excitement is growing, she may just win it all, but if not, it's an amazing show of tennis excellence. You gotta believe.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/07/u-s-open-tennis-seeds-falling-fast-6916431/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/07/u-s-open-tennis-seeds-falling-fast-6916431/Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:25:22 +0200 <p>The famous photographer, whose beautiful pictures grace the covers of Vanity Fair and Vogue magazines, Annie Leibovitz, reportedly has run into serious financial problems. Reportedly Ms Leibovitz, must pay back a twenty-four million dollar loan by Tuesday. Art Capital Group, a New York company, that issues short-term loans against fine and decorative arts and real estate, sued her in late July for breach of contact. Some experts say filing for bankruptcy reorganization could be the best option for Leibovitz, 59, who has put up as collateral, her three historic Greenwich Village townhouses, an upstate property and work. She bought two of the townhouses in 2002 and did extensive renovations to combine them into one property, spurring protests from historic preservationists, and a fifteen million dollar lawsuit by a neighbor. A reorganization filing would suspend all litigation against Leibovitz and place her finances under the protection of a federal judge. Last year Leibovitz put up her homes and the copyright to every picture she has ever taken or will ever take as collateral to secure the loan. In addition to her mortgage, court records show she piled up years of federal, state and city lien judgments from vendors, for unpaid bills, all presumably now satisfied with the twenty-four million dollars she borrowed.</p> <p>Source: AP </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/06/photographer-annie-leibovitz-beseiged-by-huge-debt-6906074/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/06/photographer-annie-leibovitz-beseiged-by-huge-debt-6906074/Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:34:36 +0200 <p>A three judge panel of the U. S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, ruled against former Attorney General John Ashcroft, saying that he could be sued in the case where a suspect was wrongfully detained, as a material witness after 9/11. The panel ruled that the government's improper use of material witnesses after 9/11, was "repugnant to the Constitution and a painful reminder of some of the most ignominious chapters of our national history." The court found that a man who was detained as a witness in a federal terrorism case, can sue Ashcroft for allegedly violating his constitutional rights. Adullah al-Kidd, a U. S. citizen and former University of Idaho student, filed the lawsuit against Ashcroft and other officials in 2005, claiming his civil rights were violated when he was detained as a material witness for two weeks in 2003. Al-Kidd said the investigation and detention not only caused him to lose a scholarship to study in Saudi Arabia, but cost him employment opportunities and caused his marriage to fall apart. He argued that his detention exemplified an illegal government policy created by Ashcroft to arrest and detain people, particularly Muslim men and those of Arab<br> decent, as material witnesses, if the government suspected them of a crime, but had no evidence to charge them. Ashcroft had asked the judge to dismiss the matter, saying that because his position at the Department of Justice was prosecutorial, he was entitled to absolute immunity from the lawsuit. The court said that al-Kidd's<br> claims plausibly suggest that Ashcroft purposely used the material witness statute to detain suspects who he wished to investigate and detain, preventively. Not because there was evidence that they may have committed a crime, but merely because the government wished to investigate them for possible wrong doing, or to prevent them from having contact with others in the outside world. The Department of Justice may now ask the full 9th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider the ruling by the three-judge panel, may appeal to the U. S. Supreme Court or it could allow the lawsuit to revert back to Boise's U. S. District Court . If the case goes back to the lower court, the government will likely have to comply with al-Kidd's discovery requests--<br> releasing documents and files that it has previously maintained were highly confidential and that could pose a threat to national security. Al-Kidd's attorney, Lee Gilernt of the American Civil Liberties Union, said the ruling by the three-judge panel had implications reaching far beyond the government's actions in detaining material witnesses post-9/11. Judge Milan D. Smith , Jr., one of the three judges, thought the actions by Ashcroft were "repugnant to the Constitution".<br> Report obtained from News Services.</p> <p>Enjoy your holiday, and be safe. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/05/u-s-9th-circuit-court-ashcroft-wrong-in-detaining-suspect-6898237/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/05/u-s-9th-circuit-court-ashcroft-wrong-in-detaining-suspect-6898237/Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:35:59 +0200 <p>Abdel Baret al-Megrahi's condition reportedly has worsened, and he has been taken to a hospital intensive care unit in Libya. He is said to be unable to speak. The only man convicted in the Lockerbie bombing was released from prison early for humanitarian reasons by the Scottish authorities. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer and said to have less than three months to live.</p> <p>President Obama will reportedly address Congress on the ninth of September. The Republicans have succeeded in confusing many people as to what the health care reforms will look like when finally revealed. The public has been fed so many untruths, half-truths and outright lies, until the whole debate has turned into a gray mush. The White House must take back the message with a clear outline of what will be in the reform plan. The public needs to find out where their best interest lies, and listen for the sound of truth and not horse manure. Insurance companies and drug companies, neither Wall Street have the public interest at heart, all of these entities are looking for profits, the more the merrier.</p> <p>Former Governor Ron Blagojevich's new book "Governor" will be released next week, and is already number one on Amazon.com </p> <p>American Airlines will reportedly cut 921 flight attendant jobs.</p> <p>ABC news anchor, Charlie Gibson, will be retiring, and the news is that when he does, Diane Sawyer will replace him.</p> <p>Two Texas police officers have been indicted for beating an unarmed suspect.</p> <p>Former Miss USA, Carrie Prejean has filed a lawsuit against pageant officials, charging libel, slander and religious discrimination.</p> <p>Smoke from the California wildfire, can be seen by residents in Denver, Colorado. One-hundred and ninety-nine acres of land, reportedly has burned in California from the fire. A state of emergency has been declared in eight counties in California. Two firefighters sadly, have been killed fighting the wildfire, 50 homes have been destroyed and thousands more are threatened.</p> <p>Ford, Toyota and Honda saw their profits increase in August from the "Cash for Clunkers" program.</p> <p>Worker productivity in the U. S. rose 6.6%, while labor costs decreased 5.9%.</p> <p>Hurricane Jimena is reportedly headed for the Baja California Pennisula.<br> Reports are that it will not help the wildfires </p> <p>Tropical storm Erika is reportedly gaining strength in the Atlantic Ocean.</p> <p>At the U. S. Open, Roger Federer, Rapael Nadal, Venus and Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters (returning after a year and a half maternity leave of sorts), are among those who moved forward to the next round in the tournament.</p> <p><strong>** </strong>**<br> Please visit <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please read "The Men of Camelot". Please leave a comment and read an advertisement. Thank you.</p> <p>A little patience with those who try your patience is a good way to build endurance of a sort. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/03/lockerbie-bomber-taken-to-intensive-care-6880218/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/03/lockerbie-bomber-taken-to-intensive-care-6880218/Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:35:26 +0200 <p>The Japanese election swept the opposition into power, in a historic victory, ending the long ruling Conservative party in Japan. The conservative party has been in power for most of the post war era. Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso has conceded defeat in the country's election, handing victory to the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ). The centrist DJP says it will shift the focus of government from supporting corporations to helping consumers and workers. Japan is suffering record unemployment and trying to recover from a crippling recession.</p> <p>Former Israeli Prime Minister Olmert has reportedly been indicted.</p> <p>Columbia President Alvaro Uribe, 62, has been diagnosed with swine flu, after attending a summit in Bariloche, Argentina, with other Latin American officials. On August 11, Costa Rican President Oscar Arias announced he had swine flu, he was quarantined and has since recovered. </p> <p>President Karzai of Afghanistan, is said to be increasing his lead over his opponent.</p> <p>Former first daughter, Jenna Bush, has reportedly joined the Today show, as a special correspondent.</p> <p>Pat Robertson, 79, has reportedly had surgery to correct an irregular heartbeat. He is expected to make a full recovery according to his doctors.</p> <p>The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush,<br> is reportedly going to be released early. </p> <p>A wildfire near Los Angeles, is heading north, threatening thousands of homes.</p> <p>Heath Solcum pulled off a surprise victory at the Barclay's PGA tournament. He made a 20 foot par at the 18th hole putting him ahead of Tiger Woods and others who were tied with Tiger, by one shot. This was Solcum's third PGA career victory, he won $1.35 million dollars. </p> <p>Former Governor Sarah Palin will head off to Asia for the first time in her life, to start her speech giving journey. She has reportedly received thousands of requests for speaking engagements. Six figure fees are reportedly the going rate for her words of wisdom. Amazing.</p> <p>A complete revamping of strategy is said to be needed in Afghanistan.</p> <p>White oak crosses mark the graves of Ted and Bobby Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery. The burial was completed on Saturday in the early darkness of the evening, for Senator Kennedy, with his wife Vicki and all of his family members and friends gathered at the grave site, to say farewell. Earlier 500-600 current and former staff members lined the Capitol steps as the funeral procession came by, stopping for Senator Kennedy's wife to greet the crowd and for Representative Patrick Kennedy, his sister Kara and brother Teddy, Jr., to thank the people. An estimated 4,000 people were gathered across the street and sang America the Beautiful, as the procession left to go to the cemetery.</p> <p>The Discovery space shuttle arrived safely at the International Space Station. </p> <p><strong>* </strong>*<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137.">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137.</a><br> Look for "The Men of Camelot". Please leave a comment, and read an advertisement. Thank you very much.</p> <p>Let people know you care now, it means a lot more than you know. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/01/japanese-election-brings-50-year-control-to-end-6865194/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/09/01/japanese-election-brings-50-year-control-to-end-6865194/Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:11:16 +0200 <p>Crimes attacking personal bank and credit card accounts, do not only happen to the ordinary man on the street. Sometimes those in high powered positions are touched by common criminal behavior. Chairman Ben Bernanke was put in that position when his wife's purse was snatched by a robber, in 2008. Their accounts were compromised by the incident, according to reports.</p> <p>Thousands of people are paying their respects as they wait for hours at a time to file pass the flag draped casket of Senator Ted Kennedy.The family estimated that at least twenty-five thousand were there yesterday. The hours have been extended to accommodate the large crowds. A family member has been in attendance to greet the people as they come through the line. There will be a celebration of life memorial tonight, Senators Dodd, McCain and Kerry will be speaking at the service. The funeral will be held tomorrow, where President Barack Obama will deliver the eulogy. The Senator will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Reports are that the Kennedy compound at Hyannis Port will be turned into a public museum. </p> <p>A woman who was kidnapped eighteen years ago, when she was eleven years, walked into a police station and identified herself as Jaycee<br> Dugard. A convicted sex offender and his wife had kidnapped her from a bus stop as her stepfather watched. All this time she had been held as a<br> slave in the backyard of the two kidnappers. She had also had two children by the man, identified as Philip Garrido. </p> <p>California wildfire has burned seventy-five acres of land and is threatening seven-hundred homes in southern California. Fifteen hundred people have been ordered to evacuate their homes.</p> <p>New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, will not be charged but has not been exonerated, in the "pay to play" investigation, according to officials.</p> <p>There are reports that the government will follow the<br> "Cash for Clunkers" program with a cash for energy saving appliances<br> program, fifty to two-hundred dollars may be offered. In addition, a program for receiving cash for used cars may be implemented.</p> <p>Half of the South Carolina voting public, would like to see Governor Mark Sanford resign his position as governor, according to a poll.</p> <p>Over the weekend, the Republicans will meet in Myrtle Beach, to decide among other things, reportedly, whether to impeach Governor Sanford. The Lt. Governor of the state, Andre Bauer, a Republican, has repeatedly<br> called on the governor to step down, so that the business of the state could be carried out without distraction.</p> <p>NASA will try to launch the Discovery shuttle late tonight, to send it to the International Space Station, after several mechanical delays. </p> <p>A NTSB report has found that an air traffic controller failed to warn the small plane which collided in mid-air with a tour helicopter, over the Hudson River, about the helicopter being in its path.</p> <p>A storm warning has been given to the people on the North Carolina coast for Danny, moving up the east coast.</p> <p>Venezuela has decided to break off diplomatic relations with Columbia, because the country will be giving The United States access to its military bases. </p> <p>North and South Korea have decided to reunite families separated by the Korean war.</p> <p>Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, the deputy interior minister for security, survived a suicide attack at his office when a man blew himself up after insisting on meeting the prince. His attacker was a wanted militant according to the state-run news agency.</p> <p>Japan's jobless rate hit a record high of 5.7% in July.</p> <p>The U. S. reportedly has stated that the top priority is restarting peace<br> talks in the middle east, rather than a settlement freeze.</p> <p><strong>* </strong>*<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.socyberty.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.socyberty.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please read an advertisement an leave a comment Thank you very much.</p> <p>To try and fail should make it a little easier, the next time, to try again and succeed. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/28/federal-reserve-chief-bernanke-victim-of-identy-theft-6843377/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/28/federal-reserve-chief-bernanke-victim-of-identy-theft-6843377/Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:33:43 +0200 <p>For forty-seven years, Ted Kennedy worked hard in the Senate for the underdog. Those he felt should have a chance at an education, livable wages, health care, jobs and the right to vote in the country in which they lived. Late Tuesday night, just before mid-night, Ted Kennedy, the senior Senator of Massachusetts and champion of the people lost his battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family, in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Senator Kennedy took his brother, John F.Kennedy's, seat in the Senate when JFK won the presidency, he kept that seat for forty-seven years. He suffered through having a broken back in a plane crash, where he almost died. His reputation suffered when a young woman died in a drowning incident. But he fought back and applied himself in working to change the country for the better. He had a hand in the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act, the Immigration Bill, the Medicare changes, the Education Bill to give more young people grants for college, the Women's Rights Act, and on and on. He was not destined to be president of the United States, but in a way, Senator Kennedy influenced more domestic policy changes than most presidents have ever done. He endorsed Senator Barack Obama over Senator Hillary Clinton, in the 2008 primary, saying it was time for a new generation of political leadership, it was time for Barack Obama. His speeches saying "for those whose cares are our concern, the work goes on, the cause still lives, and the dream will never die" were tremendous rallying cries for the Democrats. When he endorsed Senator Barack Obama, he said it was time for change and he felt Senator Obama represented that change.<br> Senator Kennedy was diagnosed with brain cancer in May, 2008.<br> He is survived by his second wife of seventeen years, Vicki, his three<br> children and seven grandchildren. One of the greatest liberal politicians in the history of the United States government. A man most say who knew how to work together with those in the Senate, a fighter, a champion for those without. A void has been created in the Senate and we need another gladiator, as someone called him, to pick up the sword and shield, and go forward to fight the good fight, the cause of his life as Senator Kennedy called it. Senator Edward Moore Kennedy was 77 years old. He died one year to the day when he made the speech in Denver, Colorado endorsing Senator Barack Obama. It would be a huge understatement to say that Senator Kennedy will be missed. A giant of a man has left the stage,let the curtain come down slowly. May God bless the entire family and all of his friends. The funeral will reportedly be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help of Basilica on Saturday, of this week. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/26/the-liberal-lion-of-the-u-s-senate-ted-kennedy-has-passed-6829972/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/26/the-liberal-lion-of-the-u-s-senate-ted-kennedy-has-passed-6829972/Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:15:30 +0200 <p>The Los Angeles County officials are ruling Michael Jackson's death a homicide. An arrest warrant is reportedly going to be issued for Dr. Conrad Murray, who was said to have been with Mr. Jackson when he died.<br> The coroner's report is reportedly stating that there were lethal amounts of propofol in Michael Jackson's system at the time of his death. The warrant, some are reporting, may state that Dr. Murray administered a legal drug, but in an irresponsible way. The charge may be man-slaughter, if the information is true. Mr. Jackson's mother is said to be considering a civil lawsuit against those responsible for her son's death.</p> <p>The report has been released regarding the tactics used by the CIA when interrogating detainees. Ten cases are said to be reviewed by a special prosecutor, appointed by Attorney General Eric Holder. The investigation will be focused on those tactics not authorized by the CIA or the Justice Department, during interrogations, as the Iraq war was unfolding.</p> <p>Only 43% of the Presidents top policy makers are in place according to reports. </p> <p>The war in Afghanistan is reported by high military officials, as worsening, and most commanders are saying more troops are necessary.<br> A report by General McChrystal is expected to call for at least forty-five thousand more troops to be sent to the country. There are currently fifty-seven thousand troops in the country at this time, according to reports. There are fraud allegations surrounding the election just held, which are marring the process. </p> <p>U. S. car dealers have until 8 p.m. today, to file their paperwork in the "cash for clunkers" program. The three billion dollar program ends today.</p> <p>Reports are that there are fewer airline delays due to the reduction of travel during the recession.</p> <p>The recession has spiked a modern day gold rush, according to reports.</p> <p>After 48 years, Julia Child has a best seller "Butter and All". Also a movie with Meryl Streep in the lead role of "Julia and Julia".</p> <p>The Philadelphia Eagles are reporting that Michael Vick is ready to play.</p> <p>Wildfires are spreading in Greece, even as there is a lull in the winds.</p> <p>Scottish lawmakers are meeting to discus he decision to release the convicted Lockerbie bomber. What for??</p> <p><strong>** </strong>**<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please read an advertisement and leave a comment. Thank you.</p> <p>Keep your spirit up and your temper down. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/24/official-charge-michael-jackson-s-death-ruled-homicide-6812681/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/24/official-charge-michael-jackson-s-death-ruled-homicide-6812681/Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:25:48 +0200 <p>The one man, Abdul Al Megrahi, who was convicted and jailed for the Lockerbie bombing of Pan Am flight 103, was given a pardon and set free today for "compassionate reasons". The man is suffering from terminal cancer and reportedly has less than three months to live. He had served eight years in jail for his crime. The personal airplane of the President of Libya flew the man from Scotland to Libya, where he received a hero's welcome. The relatives of some of the 259 people who perished on that flight, were very upset that the United States did not do more to keep the man imprisoned. Some were reportedly under the belief that England had made a deal with Libya to receive ore of their oil in exchange for the release of the prisoner from the Scottish prison. President Obama said today that it was a mistake, that the man was released that the man should be placed under house arrest in Libya.</p> <p>Senator Ted Kennedy has appealed to the Governor of Massachusetts, to change the law regarding filling a Senate seat from holding a special election to having the governor select an interim senator, until the special election is held. The person appointed would not be allowed to run in the special election to disallow any special advantage they might have. Friends and relatives say there has not been any change in Senator Kennedy's condition, he just wants the state to have two senators to speak for the people of Massachusetts at such a critical time. Reports are that the letter Senator Kennedy sent to the governor had a date of July 2009.</p> <p>The presidential election took place in Afghanistan Thursday, with a reported 50% of the Afghan people turning out to vote in spite of the Taliban threats. Twenty-six people were reported killed. There is a possibility there ay be a run off election, between President Karsai<br> and Dr.Abdullah Abdullah, reportedly his nearest competitor in the election</p> <p>President Obama took to talk radio today from the White House with conservation talk-show host Michael Smerconish. The President took questions from callers regarding the health care reform proposal,<br> trying to calm the fears of those who tend to believe the falsehoods and rumors that are being spread by those who want things to remain as they are, so the monies can keep flowing to their pockets and the insurance premiums can continue to rise.</p> <p>The Federal Government's "Cash for Clunkers" program will shut down on Monday of next week. The three billion dollar program was a success in most respects, reportedly the automobile dealers were complaining because the government was slow in giving them their portion of the<br> payments.</p> <p>Members of the central banking systems are meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming this week. One observation reportedly out of the meeting was that there is a more "collective action needed" on the part of the bankers.</p> <p>Walmart is reportedly recalling 1.5 million DVD players imported from China because they may burst into flames.</p> <p>AT&T and Verizon are reportedly being investigated for their wireless pricing policies.</p> <p>Members of a Michigan community are meeting with officials to discuss plans for possibly bringing the Guantanamo Bay detainees to Standish, Michigan.</p> <p>A South Carolina power ball ticket was winner for over two-hundred and fifty-nine million dollars.</p> <p>Billy Joel is selling two adjacent hoes in Martha's Vineyard, for a reported thirty-five million dollars, after he and his third wife separated. </p> <p>Four soldiers were killed in an Army helicopter crash in Colorado.</p> <p>The I.R.S. and the Swiss Government have come to an agreement, and the names of four thousand five hundred Americans, who have offshore accounts through the UBS bank will be turned over, reportedly in the near future. The accounts are said to total over six billion dollars.</p> <p>Bermuda puts troops on stand-by as Hurricane Bill threatens its coastline.</p> <p>Australia will reportedly begin giving swine flu vaccines in September.</p> <p>China may tighten its bank lending and change its capital requirements. Also reportedly China economist Yu has said that the Chinese Yaun should be free floating.</p> <p>Japan has taken to using taxi cab advertising to sell its bonds.</p> <p><strong>** </strong>**<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please read an advertisement and leave a comment. Thank you.</p> <p>Always try to leave a little room for flexibility. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/21/pan-am-flight-103-convicted-bomber-set-free-6771226/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/21/pan-am-flight-103-convicted-bomber-set-free-6771226/Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:16:05 +0200 <p>A series of co-ordinated bomb blasts were set off in Baghdad on Wednesday, killing 95 people and wounding at least 400 others. A truck bomb exploded across the street from Iraq's Foreign Ministry, near the Green Zone. There have been a steady escalation of attacks, following the June 30th withdrawal of the U. S. troops from the urban areas. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki blamed the Sunni insurgents for the attacks. The series of attacks are presenting a major challenge to the Iraqi government troops, who many fear are not ready to control Baghdad.</p> <p>On Thursday of this week, the Afghanistan government will hold its official presidential election. The Taliban are warning the Afghan people to stay away from the polls. An expectation of a low turnout is thought to favor President Karzai. His main opposition is Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, an optomologist and the former Foreign Minister in Afghanistan. U. N. Nato forces are on high alert readying for the election.</p> <p>New U. S. credit card rules go into effect on Thursday. Companies are supposed to give consumers 45 days notice prior to raising their interest rates. Very important to read the notices they send out.<br> the companies are also not allowed by law to raise the amount you are going to be charged, no higher than double the amount you currently pay. </p> <p>The U. S. health care reform debate has come down to whether there will be a public option or if there will be co-op plans available. Co-op plans are reportedly not thought to be viable, because they will be regional and you need 500,000 people participating in order to be a feasible option.</p> <p>A Scottish Judge is going to release the only man convicted in the Lockerbie plane bombing tonight. The judge is releasing the man for humanitarian reasons, he is reportedly dying of cancer. Two-hundred and seventy people died in the bombing incident.</p> <p>Political columnist Robert Novak died Tuesday morning according to reports. He was 78 and was suffering from brain cancer. Mr. Novak was know as "the Prince of Darkness", he was a die hard conservative and debater. He made a name for himself on such shows as CNN's "Crossfire" and "Capital Gang".</p> <p>Don Hewitt, the CBS newsman who invented "60 Minutes" died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Bridgehampton, N. Y. Mr. Hewitt was 86 years old. He had produced the "60 Minutes" show for 36 years.</p> <p>Southwest Airlines has announced a fare salke.</p> <p>Israel is reportedly ceasing to build settlements on the West Bank.</p> <p><strong>* </strong>*<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.socyberty.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.socyberty.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please read an advertisement and leave a comment. Thank you very much.</p> <p>Sometimes you do have to leave well enough alone. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/20/series-of-bomb-blasts-rock-baghdad-6762876/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/20/series-of-bomb-blasts-rock-baghdad-6762876/Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:02:59 +0200 <p>On Sunday at the final PGA major Tournament of 2009, being held at the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, Tiger Woods started with a one stroke lead. Through the eighteen holes, Tiger stayed ahead of the other players, but just barely. Y E. Yang, who was paired with Tiger, but not intimidated, appeared cool and under control, maybe some would say, because he had nothing to lose. Yang made an eagle at the 14th hole, and kept playing with a steady pace, while Tiger was playing somewhat unevenly and missing birdie after birdie. Yang took the lead and Tiger started to drop more strokes until Yang finally won the tournament with a three stroke lead over Tiger, finishing with -8 to Tiger's -5. This was a great day for Yang, who had never won a major title. He is 37 years old and the first Asian male to win a PGA major title. </p> <p>It has been announced that Golf will be a part of the 2016 Olympics.</p> <p>The state government of Pennsylvania laid off 250 employees this past Friday. Governor Rendell stated in an interview that once the budget has been passed, there will be more employees who will have to be dismissed.</p> <p>Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson has announced that she will run for governor of the state of Texas.</p> <p>The Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, has pardon all the people who protested during the 1960's civil rights demonstrations. All fines that were assessed were dropped as well.</p> <p>Senator Jim Webb visited Myanmar to meet with officials, in an effort<br> to secure the release of a Missouri an, who swam to the home of Nobel Peace laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, who is under house arrest in the country. The man himself was imprisoned for his act, he is also reportedly ill. Senator Webb was able to bring the man home to the relief of his family.</p> <p>An investigation has found that some young 9/11 officers, who participated in the World Trade Center rescue operation, have developed an immune system cancer. Researchers looked at 28,252 emergency responders and found eight cases. The researchers said, under normal circumstances, in the age category examined, under 45, they would expect to find only one case of the disease, research continues. </p> <p>Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is hospitalized, in stable condition, after a man attacked him with a metal pipe.</p> <p>Governor Mark Sanford's wife Jenny reportedly said her husband has to<br> do some soul searching, the ball is in his court. She said when they first met they were friends with things in common, not deeply in love but compatible. She said that she had heard that affairs were like addictions to pornography or alcohol, hard to get over. Reconciliation with her husband would be difficult based on her reported statements.</p> <p>Not to be missed, former Representative, House Majority leader, Tom "the Hammer" Delay will be in the line-up on "Dancing With the Stars" in the near future.</p> <p>Singer Bob Dylan was found wandering around in the rain, in Long Branch, New Jersey. The police asked him who he was, he said, "I'm Bob Dylan". He did not have any identification. They did not recognize him, and drove him to his hotel and delivered him to his tour manager. No arrest at least.</p> <p>Indictments have been handed down against two Russian men, who compromised 130 million credit card accounts. Companies which were reportedly involved in the credit card scam were Heartland Payer System,<br> Hannaford Brotheres, Inc. and 7-11 Systems.</p> <p>Volkswagen announced that its worldwide deliveries increased by 7% during the month of July.</p> <p>The city of Chicago shut down its offices today in an effort to balance its budget. Two more shut-down days will occur this year. In 2010 the budget includes provisions for 12 days of closures. Tickets are reportedly still being given out for illegal parking.</p> <p>The U. S. stock market fell on fears of lower consumer spending on a global basis, reportedly. The DOW dropped 12 points today, and points on Friday. Some analysts say it's just profit taking after a good run.<br> A tentative deal was reached, averting a possible strike, by the San Francisco commuter rail transit system employees.</p> <p>Aerosmith has canceled the balance of its tour, due to leader, Steven Tyler falling off the stage at one of their concerts. Got to watch those Pespi's Steve.</p> <p>North Korea will resume its cross border exchanges with South Korea, according to reports.</p> <p>Hurricane Bill become the first Hurricane of the season, now at a category one in the Atlantic, with winds of 90 mph. Tropical storm Claudine has been downgraded to tropical depression after battering the Florida panhandle. Anna is a depression in the Caribbean headed toward the Gulf of Mexico this point. </p> <p><strong>* </strong>*<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please read an advertisement and leave a comment. Thank you.</p> <p>Many a need might just be a want. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/17/y-e-yang-first-asian-male-golfer-to-win-pga-title-6747620/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/17/y-e-yang-first-asian-male-golfer-to-win-pga-title-6747620/Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:59:07 +0200 <p>Finland's National Bureau of Investigations, reported that a ransom demand had been received, by the owners of the Artic Sea, the missing Russian manned cargo vessel. The demand was reportedly that the 15 crew members lives would be at risk if the ransom was not paid. The ship was last sighted in the Bay of Biscay on July 30th. The 4,000 ton Maltese-flagged vessel, which was carrying timber, went off radar after passing through the English Channel. The Finnish police reportedly, cannot confirm if the ransom demand, made to the ship's owners, Solchart Management is legitimate. The ransom demand was reportedly for a very large amount of money. </p> <p>Television host, Glenn Beck of the Fox Network's "The Glenn Beck Show", is reportedly losing sponsors almost on a daily basis. Mr. Beck called President Obama a racist, and a person who had a deep seeded hatred of white people. Proctor and Gamble, Sergento, Men's Warehouse and GEICO to name a few bailed on the show. Reportedly more than a dozen sponsors don't want their names linked to his show, after the stated remarks and other radical things Mr. Beck has said on the air. </p> <p>Congresswoman Michelle Bachman's son signed up to work for "Teach for America", a group affiliated with Americorp, which Mrs. Bachman has deplored as not being a group that young people should attach themselves to. A newspaper picked up the story and said that the son should be commended for his desire to serve, that<br> "he must have been raised right". Congresswoman Bachman now wants to sue the paper for writing a hit piece on her. Okay.</p> <p>The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates low, and gave a vote of confidence to the economy, saying reportedly in its minutes that the<br> "economy is leveling off".</p> <p>U.S. consumer inflation has fallen reportedly, as shoppers hold back on spending.</p> <p>Ford will be boosting its production of the Focus and the Escape, due to high demand.</p> <p>The guitar legend and inventor Les Paul died at the age of 94. He reportedly had complications from pneumonia. Mr. Paul invented the solid full body electric guitar. Who can forget his "How High the Moon"<br> and other great songs, along with his wife.</p> <p>Santa Cruz County, California has had an emergency declared, due to the spreading wildfire. The blaze has blackened 6.5 square miles of remote wilderness, and is only 5% contained.</p> <p>The South Carolina Attorney General, reportedly wants an ethics probe into Governor Mark Sanford's actions.</p> <p>One of Bernard Madoff's investors, a woman, is saying to those who will listen, that she was Mr. Madoff's mistress for 20 years. Missy, you may now find yourself being investigated to see if you received any favorable treatment from the Ponzi scheme king. Silence may have been golden.</p> <p>Michael Vick has signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.</p> <p>Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelphs is reportedly going to be cited for having and driving with an expired license. He was in an accident, no one reportedly was hurt.</p> <p>The crews of two Egyptian fishing vessels that overpowered pirates off the coast of Somali, have sailed into the Red Sea waters, on their way home with the captured pirates.</p> <p>Reportedly Germany and France are out of their recessions.</p> <p>Forty-three items worth sixty-five million dollars, were stolen from a London Jewelry store. The thieves changed cars twice reportedly, and finally passed the stolen goods off to a person on a motorcycle. The<br> suspects have not been heard from since the robbery.</p> <p><strong>* </strong>*<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please leave a comment and read an advertisement. Thank you.</p> <p>Your new day will always be what you make of it. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/15/ransom-demanded-missing-artic-sea-cargo-ship-6731866/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/15/ransom-demanded-missing-artic-sea-cargo-ship-6731866/Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:45:53 +0200 <p>Karl Rove has been implicated through documents, which show that he played a more major role in the firings of the U.S. Attorneys. The special prosecutor assigned to the investigation is said to be looking into whether or not there could be criminal charges brought against Mr. Rove. Please don't set me up fora big disappointment. Sorry excited utterance.</p> <p>The White House is launching a web site to try to counter the mis-information and deliberately false information that is being put out about the health care reform potential bill. One such rumor that there will be death panels, which is totally bizarre. There will be reimbursement for people who want to have a discussion with their doctors, as people have had in the past, but were not reimbursed for the time spent by the doctor, when a patient is very ill. The status quo crowd is hard at work trying to keep things as they are, so that the money will keep flowing. This involves both Republicans and Democrats, and we wonder why the United States is the only country without all Americans having access to health care. Allowing yourself to be a lemmings will land you back in the same place, with those stuffing their pockets with money, laughing all the way to the bank.<br> Please fight for your right and press your representatives to fight for<br> you, for affordable health care. Thank you.</p> <p>The Presidential Medal of Freedom was presided to 16 individuals by President Obama. Some of those chosen to receive the award included Senator Ted Kennedy, actor Sidney Poitier, and tennis player extra-ordinaire, Billy Jean King.</p> <p>A study of gene therapy for an inherited form of blindness, is reportedly showing promise. </p> <p>Michael Jackson's glittery glove from his 1983 moonwalk, will reportedly be put up for auction. </p> <p>Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received an incorrectly translated question while on her trip in Africa, and thought a person wanted to now what her husband thought of a particular agreement. The person actually wanted to know what President Obama thought of the idea, but Mrs. Clinton answered, rather abruptly on camera, and wound up being on the news for her frankness.</p> <p>Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, will reportedly seek immigration enforcement, rather than an overhaul of the system.</p> <p>A Florida court indicted seven men in the slaying of a Florida couple,<br> during a break-in of the couple's home. The couple had adopted many handicapped children over the years.</p> <p>U. S. electricity prices reportedly are plummeting.</p> <p>All bodies of the nine passengers in the helicopter and the small plane<br> that collided have been recovered.</p> <p>Typhoon Morakot spawns mudslides and buries hundreds in Taiwan.</p> <p>A cargo ship, the Artic Sea ailed through the English Channel and disappeared. The ship was supposed to make port in Algeria with its cargo of timber, on August 4, but more than a week later, there is no sign of the ship or its Russian crew. Russian President Dimtry Medvedev has ordered the countries' defense minister on Wednesday, to take all necessary measures to find the missing ship and if necessary to free the crew, the Kremlin reportedly said. </p> <p><strong>* </strong>*<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.authspot.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please read an advertisement and leave a comment. Thank you.</p> <p>Never underestimate the power of a real compliment. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/14/karl-rove-major-role-in-firing-of-u-s-attorneys-6720679/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/14/karl-rove-major-role-in-firing-of-u-s-attorneys-6720679/Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:37:39 +0200 <p>The body of the slain militant was not the most wanted Indonesian militant terrorist, Noordin Top. The DNA results show that the body of the slain suspect did not match the members of Noordin's family. The police held a press conference to make the announcement on Wednesday. The<br> man who was killed in the 16 hour seige, was identified only as Ibrohim,<br> he was a florist, reportedly, who worked at the J. W. Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton Hotels. A spokesman said that Ibrohim was "a planner and arranger of the bombings" and that five other suspects remain at large including Noordin. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/12/dna-results-slain-militant-not-noordin-6704860/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/12/dna-results-slain-militant-not-noordin-6704860/Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:19:03 +0200 <p>In Paraguay, a premature baby weighing ounces, and declared dead, woke up after he was taken home to be buried. The child had been reportedly worked on for four hours by doctors and without success was believed to be dead, and sent home in a box. The father heard cries from the box and opened it to find the child was alive and was a boy instead of the girl as the hospital had told him. The child was taken back to the hospital and is in intensive care, reported to be in stable condition. There will be an investigation.</p> <p>An autopsy will be performed on the body of a man killed during a 16 hour shootout in Indonesia, who is thought to be one of the most wanted terrorists in Indonesia. If verified, Noordin Mohammhad Top's death would be a major victory in Indonesia's fight against Islamist militants, blamed for five major bombings. He is also believed to have planned the suicide bombings of the J W. Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton Hotels.</p> <p>Records show that the Obama administration is going to do less environmental cleanup work than the Bush administration.</p> <p>President Obama held a town hall meeting today in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to try to put to rest some of rumors and untruths, being put out by those who are intent on maintaining the status quo, regarding<br> health care, so that insurance companies continue to profit. He answered many questions. Interesting, how people want the government to leave their medical care alone, especially their<br> Medicare, which believe it or not is run by the government. Amazing the amount of misinformation that is taking root among people who are not<br> willing to find out the truth. They are afraid of socialism, we ask, what is Social Security, Medicare, the VA health care system?<br> This has been a quasi-socialist system for many years, give back your Social Security, stop using Medicare if you don't want the government involved. Forgive my rant, but it appears people are fighting against their own best interests.</p> <p>Advisers to the President are not ruling out sending more troops to Afghanistan.</p> <p>Senator Chris Dodd was operated on today for an early stage of prostate<br> cancer. Reports are that the operation was totally successful.</p> <p>Richard Nixon resigned 35 years ago this past Sunday.</p> <p>Eunice Shriver, sister of Ted Kennedy and mother of Maria Shriver Schwarzengger, died earlier today at a Hyannis hospital. Mrs.Shiver was the founder of the Special Olympics and led the fight in helping raise awareness of handicapped people and the need to help them. Doris Kearns Goodwin said Mrs. Shriver started a movement. She was 88 years old, her family was with her at the end. Her funeral will beheld on Friday.</p> <p>Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife like to trek across the United States in a 40 foot rv and park at Walmarts.</p> <p>The Alaskan legislatures voted to override the veto by former Governor<br> Sarah Palin, not to accept the 28 million dollars in stimulus money from the Federal government.</p> <p>The Pentagon is warning about the security risks posed by social networking sites. </p> <p>President Obama has said "that the worst may be behind us" with regard to the economy.</p> <p>GM will team up with e-Bay to offer cars for sale on a trial basis.</p> <p>The new GM volt is reported to get 250 mpg in city driving. The car will be available in late 2020.</p> <p>Some officials believe that Gitmo could be closed by January.</p> <p>Former President Bill Clinton celebrated his 63rd birthday with friends in Las Vegas last night.</p> <p><strong>* </strong>*<br> Please visit: <a href="http://www.socyberty.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137">www.socyberty.com/writers/quiet+voice.8137</a><br> Please read an advertisement and leave a comment. Thank you.</p> <p>Up is an attitude as well as a direction.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/12/paraguay-preature-baby-thought-dead-awakens-6703917/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/12/paraguay-preature-baby-thought-dead-awakens-6703917/Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:12:08 +0200 <p>The most wanted terrorist in Indonesia, Noordin Mohammad Top is thought<br> to have been killed in a shootout with police. He is believed to have been planning a suicide bombing attack against President Yudhoyono of Indonesia. He was also believed to be the mastermind behind the bombings of the J. W. Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Jakarta, last month.<br> The body was flown to Jakarta for an autopsy. More information later. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/09/indonesia-s-most-wanted-terrorist-killed-6685105/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://thefutureisnow.blog.co.uk/2009/08/09/indonesia-s-most-wanted-terrorist-killed-6685105/Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:56:15 +0200