Maybe this is affecting more species than just froggies. . .
Weed Killer Radically Alters Frog Reproduction - US News and World Report
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Showing posts with label The End of the World. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The End of the World. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Friday, July 03, 2009
Letter from a humble citizen
Dear President Obama,
In the light of your recent declaration of the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, and/or Trans-gender month I have the following suggestion for the month of July. In light of the great work done for our country by "Adulterers" I submit that the month of July be devoted to a celebration of their contributions to American society (here I could drop some prominent names that have cropped up in the news recently). This declaration of July as "Adultery" month would help unite American society against the vicious, unethical and negative stigmatization that are heaped upon Adulterers by the religious members of American society. And blah, blah, blah, so forth. . .
Thank-you President Obama for all that good things that you have done with your presidency so far.
The End.
In the light of your recent declaration of the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, and/or Trans-gender month I have the following suggestion for the month of July. In light of the great work done for our country by "Adulterers" I submit that the month of July be devoted to a celebration of their contributions to American society (here I could drop some prominent names that have cropped up in the news recently). This declaration of July as "Adultery" month would help unite American society against the vicious, unethical and negative stigmatization that are heaped upon Adulterers by the religious members of American society. And blah, blah, blah, so forth. . .
Thank-you President Obama for all that good things that you have done with your presidency so far.
The End.
This is America?
June 15, 2009
MEMORANDUM
To: All DOI Employees
From: Kathleen J.H. Wheeler (Signed)
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary – Human Capital, Performance and
Partnerships
Subject: DOI EVENT – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month 2009
The Department of the Interior (DOI) joins the Nation in observing the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, the contributions of LGBT Americans are remembered and acknowledged.
As stated in the attached Presidential Proclamation, “LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and business communities.”
Bureaus and Offices are encouraged to conduct activities across the country in observance of LGBT Pride Month. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to participate and encourage the participation of their employees in programs and activities in observance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.
Attachment
___________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release June 1, 2009
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2009
- - - - - - -
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born. During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans.
LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and business communities. LGBT Americans also mobilized the Nation to respond to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic and have played a vital role in broadening this country's response to the HIV pandemic.
Due in no small part to the determination and dedication of the LGBT rights movement, more LGBT Americans are living their lives openly today than ever before. I am proud to be the first President to appoint openly LGBT candidates to Senate-confirmed positions in the first 100 days of an Administration. These individuals embody the best qualities we seek in public servants, and across my Administration -- in both the White House and the Federal agencies -- openly LGBT employees are doing their jobs with distinction and professionalism.
The LGBT rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done. LGBT youth should feel safe to learn without the fear of harassment, and LGBT families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity and respect.
My Administration has partnered with the LGBT community to advance a wide range of initiatives. At the international level, I have joined efforts at the United Nations to decriminalize homosexuality around the world. Here at home, I continue to support measures to bring the full spectrum of equal rights to LGBT Americans. These measures include enhancing hate crimes laws, supporting civil unions and Federal rights for LGBT couples, outlawing discrimination in the workplace, ensuring adoption rights, and ending the existing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in a way that strengthens our Armed Forces and our national security. We must also commit ourselves to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic by both reducing the number of HIV infections and providing care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS across the United States.
These issues affect not only the LGBT community, but also our entire Nation. As long as the promise of equality for all remains unfulfilled, all Americans are affected. If we can work together to advance the principles upon which our Nation was founded, every American will benefit. During LGBT Pride Month, I call upon the LGBT community, the Congress, and the American people to work together to promote equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to turn back discrimination and prejudice everywhere it exists.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
BARACK OBAMA
MEMORANDUM
To: All DOI Employees
From: Kathleen J.H. Wheeler (Signed)
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary – Human Capital, Performance and
Partnerships
Subject: DOI EVENT – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month 2009
The Department of the Interior (DOI) joins the Nation in observing the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, the contributions of LGBT Americans are remembered and acknowledged.
As stated in the attached Presidential Proclamation, “LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and business communities.”
Bureaus and Offices are encouraged to conduct activities across the country in observance of LGBT Pride Month. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to participate and encourage the participation of their employees in programs and activities in observance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.
Attachment
___________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release June 1, 2009
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2009
- - - - - - -
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born. During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans.
LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and business communities. LGBT Americans also mobilized the Nation to respond to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic and have played a vital role in broadening this country's response to the HIV pandemic.
Due in no small part to the determination and dedication of the LGBT rights movement, more LGBT Americans are living their lives openly today than ever before. I am proud to be the first President to appoint openly LGBT candidates to Senate-confirmed positions in the first 100 days of an Administration. These individuals embody the best qualities we seek in public servants, and across my Administration -- in both the White House and the Federal agencies -- openly LGBT employees are doing their jobs with distinction and professionalism.
The LGBT rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done. LGBT youth should feel safe to learn without the fear of harassment, and LGBT families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity and respect.
My Administration has partnered with the LGBT community to advance a wide range of initiatives. At the international level, I have joined efforts at the United Nations to decriminalize homosexuality around the world. Here at home, I continue to support measures to bring the full spectrum of equal rights to LGBT Americans. These measures include enhancing hate crimes laws, supporting civil unions and Federal rights for LGBT couples, outlawing discrimination in the workplace, ensuring adoption rights, and ending the existing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in a way that strengthens our Armed Forces and our national security. We must also commit ourselves to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic by both reducing the number of HIV infections and providing care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS across the United States.
These issues affect not only the LGBT community, but also our entire Nation. As long as the promise of equality for all remains unfulfilled, all Americans are affected. If we can work together to advance the principles upon which our Nation was founded, every American will benefit. During LGBT Pride Month, I call upon the LGBT community, the Congress, and the American people to work together to promote equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to turn back discrimination and prejudice everywhere it exists.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
BARACK OBAMA
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Attack of the Greenhouse Gasses
Friday, January 16, 2009
Bring on the End of the World
I've just spent the last several hours reading an article about California's Prop. 8 and the subsequent responses on the discussion board. I am constantly shocked by the pure hatred that exists in the world today, especially as demonstrated by the liberal community who opposed prop. 8 against the LDS community. It makes me want to weep.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Global Warming and the End of the World
I'm sure that everyone is familiar with the impending Doom that has come upon us. Every day, it never fails that there is some sort of article/news item that references Global Warming. Today, there were links to two different stories on the Yahoo homepage that were related to Global Warming. The first was a story that talked about the top ten "surprising" results of Global Warming, which it now appears is being blamed for the increase in allergies--rather than lifestyle choices that cripple the human immune system--and animals moving to the hills? What? Let me quote the article; "Starting in the early 1900s, we've all had to look to slightly higher ground to spot our favorite chipmunks, mice and squirrels. Researchers found that many of these animals have moved to greater elevations, possibly due to changes in their habitat caused by global warming." . . .OK, I guess it isn't because of the increased presence of humans in their natural habitats.
The second article was about "Earth Day" which will take place tomorrow in an effort to increase awareness of Global Warming. How is this going to happen? 26 cities around the world are going to turn off the lights. . . on their tourist attractions. I guess that's cool, more power to them.
Human caused Global Warming has got to be the greatest scam in the history of the world. I don't deny that the Earth may be getting warmer, but first of all I don't think it is necessarily a bad thing, and I don't believe it is because Americans like to drive SUV's. See this article for logical scientific evidence that points out significant flaws in the human caused global warming theory and provides evidence for another reason entirely; www.thenewamerican.com/node/7009
Also, Michael Chrichton's State of Fear, while a fictional story, brings up some very good points about climate change and is researched quite well. Plus, his books are always good.
Anyway, I've vented enough now, but I'll probably address this issue in the future as I encounter other fun articles that forecast the end of life as we know it.
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