'Unearthed video' of progressive's Czar, & "entitlements" activists

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Now we see why Progressives found the urgency to remove all of their candidate's college records; and his paper trail of policy & opinions... Also sheds light on the many Obama Team policies; & absence at 9-11 Ground zero...

Obama WH vetted those who were there during the despicable cheer at 9-11... Now appointed to broaden unfunded liabilities, entitlements, UNION dominance, & greenunism; all via race... And currently collapsing our state economies!

As long as the juice flows, these anti-war groups, now exposed as communist/socialists; are SILENT during Obama's 2009 escalation of troops, & Libya bombing intervention...

-While only 21% of a huge majority of Americas say that U.S. has clearly defined the Libyan mission... [read]
-REPORT: Obama sends CIA teams into Libya to find out who rebels are! [Read]

Today's Links...
-They bash troops, support enemies...
MICHAEL YON takes on Rolling Stone...
"The boycott of Rolling Stone Magazine advertisers is gaining traction. The magazine has deceptively attacked US Soldiers and intentionally misled readers for sake of profit and power." [Read]

It's all about power, and redistribution...
A.B. Stoddard on Dems' failure to pass a spending plan: "Democrats refuse to put numbers to paper." [Read]

Instapundit
A TEA PARTY RALLY at the Capitol in Washington today.[Read]

U.S. Navy chopper crew collects & delivers supplies to Sendai; on their own (video)

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In a surprise delivery, US Navy Chopper crew flew in much needed supplies to the Sendai area; as destroyed roads and radiation fears, have prevented passage to the region. [Read]

ht: Maggie, & The PJ Tatler
Navy man stacks boxes of their own supplies; delivered from helicopter on the tarmac...

Maggie also posts a link to "the more massive coordinated effort for relief" from our Navy and Marines of the U.S. 7th Fleet, from: [Navy.Mil] Of course, you won't find them bragging; they highlight, "Japanese Liaison Officer Helps Relief Efforts."

Daniel Hannan: Lessons Of The American Revolution (Videos 1 & 2)

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Great videos of the ever respected Daniel Hannan...

A talk in Denver Colorado, about the essence of Freedom in America; and our most "taken for granted" Liberty.
ht/ MoxNews




-A European's Warning to America: [WSJ]
The EU places supreme power in the hands of 27 unelected Commissioners invulnerable to public opinion.... The will of the people is generally seen by Eurocrats as an obstacle to overcome, not a reason to change direction. [read]

We can now see where that road leads: to burgeoning bureaucracy, more spending, higher taxes, slower growth and rising unemployment. ht/ MoxNews




But an entire political class has grown up believing not just in the economic superiority of euro-corporatism but in its moral superiority. [must read]

Dems slowly divide society; hoping to build themselves a serfdom of peasants under Captive Tax Manorialism... They care not, if they create a deepened state of Feudalism, and loss of Freedom..... The American people reject this!!

(D) Schumer caught on phone by reporters, giving propaganda techniques against Conservatives (video)

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Dem Party w/ strategic aims; & budget isn't one of them!
-More at: @Hotair:


@instapundit: Schumer's message control: On a Senate call, a glimpse of marching orders [Read]

Digging in for a shutdown and blaming Conservatives, is supposed to help them in 2012?... Crucial budget balance & cutting spending, just [is not] as important.. (sarcasum)

@ JeffreyNKirk Democrats can't afford to pass budget cuts. All of their constituents are living off of the government.

Video: Honorable SCOTUS Justice Thomas explains Biz campaign finance decision; Meanwhile: Leftist rally calls for his lynching! Media silent

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The SCOTUS is the decision of last resort; yet the ruling was condemned by Leftist groups in a most horrific manner:
-VIDEO: [View]




Both Obama and his Leftist Groups have erroneously criticized SCOTUS decision; as a "threat to Democracy"...

But [Mike Flynn] posts video of the REAL threat:
"Everything that's wrong w/ public sector Unions in 30 Seconds"
[Read more]

Today's Links...
Rep calls on DOJ to investigate 'Common Cause' #
Demanding an inquiry to determine whether the Company's Tax-exempt License should be affected... This prompted a denouncement of the Lynching threat against Honorable black Justice Thomas and wife; by the Leftist 'Common Cause' group's attendee... [Read] (ht/Maggie)

Progressive Left's newest black Conservative target, is:
[Herman Cain] who does not believe in choosing a political team (in office) based upon religious preference; as in accordance with our Bill of Rights...

Now touring the country, on a potential run for office; Cain has struggled to combat race-centered attacks by the left.....
But none have judged the content of his character... :D

NOTE: The Cain team had to put out a video in order to debunk the insane claim [from some on the left] that … Cain supported segregation." [View Video]

3/28/11 - Sen. Rand Paul Responds to President Obama's Address

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Cost of Libya Intervention: $600M for First Week [Pentagon]

As the US is driven to conflict without mandatory Congressional vote; paid for by a maxed US credit card; and supports a group that we know nothing about... Sen. Rand Paul released the following remarks in response to the Obama address.

"The subtext to the President’s speech concerning Libya tonight was, "What if we had done nothing"… But a better question might be, "What if helping Libya’s interests, actually hurts America’s interests."

"What if we are sending our Military to places where we might actually be helping the same terrorists we fight in other countries."

NOTE: Obama's domestic policies such as Obamacare, energy suppression; failure to adhere to Court orders; and much more; have proven to be direct actions against the states....IMPEACH HIM WITHOUT DELAY; call for new election.

Video examines how American consumers are the answer to their own recovery...

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This is not a partisan debate, as the American consumer's freedom to purchase, remains the greatest asset to our survival...
-Translation: Jobs.

Part 1: Made in America... Video takes a surprising look at how Americans think they're doing..... A sleeping giant fail!

ht/IOTW
As politicians continue to impact "jobs crushing" tax laws and policy... Over 80% of our companies have already either relocated, or have been courted away...
Wake up! Take action to empower our nation's economy!

Remaining US (job creator) manufacturers still struggle in their continuing push for tax reform... But consumer impact can supersede any set of reforms legislation...

Remaining US businesses deserve our full support...

US Congress not consulted; and no multilateral waiver exists, in either WPR or the Constitution (video)

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Evidently it's an Internationally authorized clearly defined mission, at which they are working to define... And a time-sensitive mission, at which no explicit time-frame exists.... In other words.. like it or not, Tax-payers have bought this ticket to ride...

And although they've yet to [consult] with the American peoples' elected Congressional Representatives...
-Secretaries make time to talk w/ ABC's Trapper...

ht/[hotair]
-Robert Gates admits Libya is neither a threat, nor a vital National interest: [Read]... "Saved and created" during CIC's [Rio vacation]

RT @nytjim: Clinton and Gates Defend Mission in Libya - http://nyti.ms/gFJse4 ...as skepticism grows among liberals and conservatives...

-Clinton: U.S. won't intervene in Syria: [read]
Basically, Liberals share their zero-dissent [goals]

In my observation; Vote Obama Team out in 2012..
Or, your liberties will be handed by the UN...

GET AWAY FROM THIS CONFLICT, NOW!

Un combattant libyen chante la liberté; but a long road lies ahead

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Two (somewhat) peaceful videos...
Although we know how this started: [2011-02-20]

Many who stand on the edge of Revolution, often become frail, when they must steer away from a worse state...
We pray for calm...





-Tornados break the siege of Ajdabiya: Rebel fighters joy as city is saved from Gaddafi's troops by British jets: [Read]


At the onset: Kadhafi chante malgré les vents et les tempêtes


I'm all for delivering Quake relief, emergency food; but not in providing logistics for an elective leader disposal (Rise.)
...And for the reason mentioned above; and more...

Unions violate equal protection; deemed a civil rights issue for private sector freedom

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After Wisconsin, Unions tie cause to civil rights.[Read]
pdxnag (Comment) [volokh]
KEY: Recognizing a special class of people with special privileges is toxic to free government... Note: US Civil rights is mentioned by UK Unions (video)
ht: WarnewsDaniel Hannan..
'March for the Alternative'? WHAT alternative? [read]

The first obvious parallel between the British and US trade union movements is their almost complete colonization by the Left. [Read]

The second obvious is the absence of priority for preventing Govt insolvency; and priority of UNION "political" agenda (US/UK)
NOTE: The Private sector has lost 23% of its wealth; while Union bargaining power remains intact...

More from pdxnag: #

"Wisconsin, like other states, discriminates in favor of public employees by creating a special unique set of rules for investment trusts, for which everyone else is excluded.

One feature is the direct or indirect immunity from the private risk of investment loss for the member’s accounts. An argument could be made — should be made — that this violates equal protection."

Hortonville Ed. Asso. v. Joint Sch. Dist. No. 1, 225 NW 2d 658 — Wis: Supreme Court 1975 [read]
The basic question that must be answered in the affirmative before a denial of equal protection can be found is whether a difference in treatment amounts to invidious discrimination.

Look below (special note to: ¶ 15) and see if there is favoritism (invidious discrimination) in these very limited anecdotal snippets: Professional Police Ass’n v. Lightbourn, 627 NW 2d 807
— Wis: Supreme Court 2001 [read]

Great American; Conservative Herman Cain (Video)

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UPDATE:Herman Cain has become the newest black Conservative target of the progressive Left... He recently responded to a question, that if elected, would not choose a political team based upon religious preference; as in accordance with our Bill of Rights...

Now touring the country, on a potential run for office; Cain has struggled to combat race-centered attacks by the left.....
-But none have judged the content of his character... :D

UPDATE: From [Hotair]
"Believe it or not, believe it or not, Cain’s team had to put this video out in order to debunk the insane claim [from some on the left] that … Cain supported segregation." [Read]

ht: IOTW

Caption: While traveling in Iowa, Herman Cain discusses his childhood experiences during the segregation era with Matt Lewis of the Daily Caller... Through these trying times, Cain learned "the water tastes the same."

Japanese walk a-top trans-surface, ground shifting, magma flow (video)

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Dutchsinse posts this recent video of the seismic zone activity, in region of south central Japan.... Touted as Liquifaction...
(i.e. ground swelling & contracting.)

-From the massive 3/11 seismic upheaval...
-Video [Enlarge]
ht: IOTW
The strength of the earth makes trying to release pressure on a similar, yet uninhabited land mass; nearly unthinkable... If only one could secure many hundreds of years of peace, without incident; for Japan.

-Convergent land-mass shift: Oceanic plate sinks because it is more dense; applying underground pressure, resulting in either the release of volcanic pressure...

(Or) in this case, land surface which is pliable and resilient..... The only way to compensate this shift, is w/ resilient construction.

-It was mentioned that the Kansai International Airport was built on reclaimed land from the sea; in Osaka Bay... Shown here in [Video]

US Marines continue Operation Tomodachi mission; to help strengthen life-line for Japan (Videos)

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Airmen 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron;
Brave cold at Yamagata Airport [strategypage]
-US Marines continue support of relief efforts, refueling hub, move of supplies & people; humanitarian aid; & communications support.

-Marines help clear out Sendai Airport after tsunami
[Stars and Stripes] - Travis J. Tritten - ‎9 hrs ago
‎US forces have cleared the runway of hundreds of wrecked cars and other debris enabling the airport to receive humanitarian aid. SENDAI, Japan — Tsuyoshi Sato stood at the Sendai Airport fuel farm Thursday evening as a crew of Marines used heavy... [Read]

"No other companies would be able to do this," Sato said, motioning to the Marine Corps truck and forklift that was hauling away a vehicle.

Video shows region in US troop fly-over, before heavy snowfall; as cold winds swept down from Siberia.
-VIDEO: [Enlarge]

Earlier US Marines 24-vehicle convoy, 353rd Special Operations Group, shown here at First Forward Area Refueling Point [FARP] mission; Refueling at Kadena; Yamagata Airport...




Heavy snowfall in Japan's snow country is caused by moisture-laden clouds bumping up against the mountains along the backbone of Honshū and releasing their moisture under the influence of easterly winds sweep off northern continent. #

-Please Donate to Japan: [savethechildren.org/JapanQuake]

-Private Note...
We defend out troops from slander, as details and intentions are misconstrued! Today we see Russia'a continual use of negative propaganda against US troops... Video: [Here]

Could the latest attack accusing [R2P Mission] of "Crusades"; have anything to do with this: I. Georgia-Russia Crisis [PDF]

-The U.S. may make mistakes, as all do; but she stands for freedom; and emerges strong, even in the face of adversity... And will do so together; with our strongest Allies.

A portrait of Elizabeth Taylor, as told by Paul Newman (Video)

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"She rose above her pain, in helping others overcome theirs."
-Gone today, Elizabeth Taylor...






-A cascade of Elizabeth Taylor tributes: [View]

While dancing the samba was on their social calendar; "bombs away" backs Libyan jihadi hotbed

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Libyan rebellion has radical Islamist fervor: Benghazi link to Islamic militancy: U.S. Military Document Reveals: [Read]

[From Ace]..... Turning things over to NATO is going to be a bit tricky because our, um, NATO allies, in Turkey [are blocking it.]

-Constant shift in goals... [story]
-Dem Kucinich fired up [more]

No specific announcement of goals, or case made with Congress; just a basic last minute notice onward to Foreign soil... A contrast with Bush months of warning, full Congressional authorization, and new demand to comply with UN Resolutions... [Read] (trumpeted as illegal)


-From Ace: Taking a shot at Bush in Chile; claiming that he "acted unilaterally" burdening U.S. Military"
Bush had 2 times more Coalition partners in Iraq;
[than Obama has in Libya] ..Compare it to [Now]

Obama Mission du Jour in Libya:
"Installing a democratic system" [Hotair]
How odd that from Tunisia to Syria, they all think that Democracy is "wealth distribution"....

Today's Links...
Video Protesters: "Hope for a change" to Democratic, "distribution of wealth" [View]
Reality Check: "unsustainable mass distribution" signifies the decline of Democracy...

Obama's Team...
-Economic Terrorism: Former SEIU Official Caught On Tape Advocating "Destabilization" of Nation's Economy In Order To Spur Redistributionist Socialism [Read]

Video: Remembering Obama: "Sub-prime Mortgages Started off as a Good Idea" [View] The way it's all playing out today; you'd think it was all a sinister plan, or something..... haha.

Issa and Reagan: Shaping an Efficient, Effective Government That Works For American Job Creators (Video)

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Issa Team (Gov Oversight) continues to take your questions, and thoughts on better Jobs Creation....


"How do regulations impact YOUR business?"
-Tell us at: [AmericanJobCreators.com]


Older Video (below) but worth taking note, as Americans go about planning their business week; feeling defeated by new "growth stifling" Governmental regulations which impact uncertainty in the Markets.



-Video Caption: Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, quotes President Ronald Reagan during a hearing solely focused on listening to American job creators and how government regulations impact their businesses.

Today's Links...
Issa Makes a Move... As he [demands] details on Countrywide's VIP [loan program]

Video: Issa's eye-opening new report: [View]
Rep Darrell Issa, Ranking Member of Oversight Committee discusses a newly released report showing evidence of Criminal Conspiracy between SEIU & ACORN; as they engage in corrupt activities and financial transactions...

Note: Democrats lead [character assassination] operation against Darrell Issa; as he is [trashed] and threatened by Democrats, for doing his job.
But today's CRISIS is much more "far-reaching" than has been adequately exposed... In my view, we should follow the "bread crumbs" back to Dem's Crony (Loan Pkg) "affirmative action."

Other stories...
SEIU Hit with RICO Lawsuit: [Read]
In a press release issued Thursday, Sodexo USA announced that the company has filed a civil lawsuit against the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act., accusing the union of engaging in an “illegal campaign of extortion.”

Liberal Democrat lawmaker raises prospect of impeachment for unauthorized air-strikes during a Democratic Caucus conference call

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Image: [AP: politico]; Rep. John Larson (D-Conn)

“They consulted the Arab League. They consulted the United Nations. They did not consult the United States Congress,” one Democrat lawmaker said of the White House. “They’re creating wreckage, and they can’t obviate that by saying there are no boots on the ground. … There aren’t boots on the ground; there are Tomahawks in the air.”

“Almost everybody who spoke was opposed to any unilateral actions or decisions being made by the president, and most of us expressed our constitutional concerns. There should be a resolution and there should be a debate so members of Congress can decide whether or not we enter in whatever this action is being called,” added another House Democrat opposed to the Libyan operation. [Read Full]

-There is a resolution... It's called:
US Constitution [Article. I - Section 8]
I might add, Bush received a near unanimous Democrat Congressional vote of support for the Iraq war, and assistance in Afghanistan...

-Of course, few have considered Article 1 (and its sections)...
Most commonly recognized in the clear disregard for [Section 9]
"No Capitation, or other direct, Tax shall be laid, unless in Proportion to the Census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken...

UPDATE: It appears that Liberal Democrats are the object of their own whining... Obama Democrat Super Majority reversed US presumed course; in a principle known as UN's: Responsibility to Protect (R2P).. [Read]
This forces U.S. Tax-payers to fund Military interventions with none of our core national interests at stake... In 2012, we must elect Constitutional Conservatives to END this blatant travesty....

Our Constitution provides U.S. Presidential restraint, and prevents Foreign Gov influence over Congressional vote.

I might add that those Nations involved in intervention in Libya have a legitimate fight in the (pre-intervention) tragedy "humanitarian flight" from Qaddafi...
For years Qaddafi has intentionally sponsored the colonization of the west; by placing millions of Libyan citizens on dangerous sea transports to many countries who cannot possibly feed or house them...

Note: CIC had better not think of blaming our brave Men & Women who only respond to his orders... But this is what the Left does, when the slightest wind shifts.. (2012... out!)

Five Year plan to balance the U.S. budget; presented by (R) Senators Rand Paul, DeMint, and Lee (Video)

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Congressional Scales: History (ATLC)
Congress must act in the interests of the Nation...
Sen. Rand Paul's [assertive plan] would bring stability, while balance can still be achieved... "The point is, we need to do it now, as Senator Rand Paul reminds; before we get into a disaster position where NOBODY gets any money."
-ht: Video; more at [cubachi]
The argument for averting a negative outcome, should far out-weigh entanglements on many national issues... Providing incentive to strive toward peace; restraint from speculative luxury items; and reduction of Presidential adventures; would help to reduce the burden of Govt upon (GDP) economy...

The next half decade will have to rely upon shared sacrifice, instead of "Union political fights" to bargain for extra vacation pay... Today we need to implement fiscal responsibility, Fair Tax, and caps on earning; which are equally shared all across the board...

Sarkozy takes lead to END Libya's intensified massacre of civilians

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Sarkozy says AF in action over Libya: #
"Today we are intervening in Libya under the U.N. mandate with our partners and notably our Arab partners.




We are doing it to protect the civilian population from the murderous madness of a regime that in killing its own people has lost all legitimacy."

"There is still time for Colonel Gaddafi to avoid the worst, by acting without delay and without reservations in accordance with all the demands of the international community. The door of international diplomacy will open again the moment attacks end." [read]

"It's a grave decision we've had to take," Sarkozy said... "Along with our Arab, European and N. American partners, France has decided to play its part before history." Citing that, "The Libyan people need our aid and support. It's our duty." [more]

-VIDEO: Unrelated sequence of ultra low desert flying...
Which is (of course) not recommended in the Dassault Rafale fighter; amidst rebels with surface-to-air missiles like the Sterla 2.

I also have some seriously mixed feelings, here... While I DO NOT see this as the duty of the USA (or at all recommended)... One cannot forget the extremists who are working violently to overthrow Kaddafi...

Turns out to be the key platform (video)

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ht/hotairOut in 2012!

Everyday, a new meaning to: "Keys to the car" & "ditch"
-US Test Drive: VIDEO: [View]


Project 12 collaborative series:
-Diran Lyons & Stephen Mears

ObamaCare Waiver Rejections: Who didn't get waivers and why?

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Rep. Trey Gowdy (SC-4) raises concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding who was denied health care waivers, and who was not; and why... 3-10-11


I could answer this one...

But never have so many buses been used to ship in so many out of state groups, to fight against Tax-payers, at Tax-payers expense; in our Nation's history...

Today's Links...
Video: Issa Fights to Strip Earmarks & Kickbacks:
(And to be heard by (2009) Majority Democrats) [View]

Insight into the hazard of a Nuclear melt-down; in Japan (Video) Update: Looks like ABC "lefty-bias"

-Posted by D.C. Worth, for Barbay (France/US)


UPDATE: I question ABC edits on Video (below)
Where there are supposed concerns; I found a much more hopeful assessment than video (below)...

-Source: [energyfromthorium]
Q: What about the radiation? Will I be harmed?
A: No. These isotopes of xenon and krypton and iodine decay quickly. The most dangerous is iodine-131 and the public can be protected during the 30-40 days it will decay by taking potassium iodide pills. These are effective and should be used by people in the evacuation areas...[Read Full]

How much of the interview with my favorite Physicist, Dr. Michio Kaku, was edited by Lefty ABC, who has long joined efforts to prevent nuke energy in the USA...
ht: Video from W. Meister



After tragic announcement of: 6th failed reactor [Read]
Odd how ABC emulates "Fox-News", in voice, & questions...
But how much hit the cutting room floor...

-Read full (Q & A) Nuclear assessment: [Read Full]

-Re: The Safety of Nuclear Energy:
"Nuclear Power is far safer than chemical power and renewable power. Look at the burning refineries and gas lines. There are no burning reactors. People are scared of "radiation" and don’t understand what it means.

The media makes little attempt to tell them. I am trying to be a resource to help explain because I have had some training in this area. A dam gave way due to the earthquake. That’s not safe either." [Full]

The Japanese are of the finest Engineers and Scientists in the world... So, Japan is in very good hands...(my view)

Today's Links...
Press Release (Mar 13,2011) TEPCO: [Read]
Direct facts of impact to TEPCO's Facilities due to
Miyagiken-Oki Earthquake (as of 8AM)

NHK Tokyo, Japan Live TV #
Takes break due to another big aftershock: [View]

USS Ronald Reagan in Japan to provide assistance; with a host of Global Rescue efforts (Video)

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"To assist Japanese authorities in search-and-rescue operations at sea, as well as recovery missions."

The Seals explain that the aircraft carrier’s substantial flight deck will serve as a refueling point for Japan Self Defense Force and other helicopters. More at: [usnavyseals.com]

Seems odd that the News Cast uses a "battle maneuver" clip of the USS Ronald Reagan (video); and not the one of its arrival... (Above)


My prayers for the safety and success of the missions...

-Sunday, March 13, 2011 09:37 +0900 (JST)
"The US military has sent vessels, including the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier the USS Ronald Reagan, to the waters off the quake-hit region. It will use helicopters and special landing ships to rescue victims and provide relief supplies.

A German team of about 40 rescuers plus search dogs has left for Japan. One member pledged to do everything they can to help the Japanese victims.

A British group of 63 rescuers and doctors plus search dogs is heading to Japan.

France has announced the dispatch of 2 rescue teams.
China is also sending more than 10 rescue personnel to Japan.

The United Nations decided to send 7 members of its disaster assessment and coordination unit to oversee operations of teams from various nations.

Today's Links...
From the USS Reagan Christening Day press kit: [PDF]
The ship contains which "Distillation plants, 80 rescue craft aboard, hundreds of tons of emergency supplies, can go 20 years without refueling; and with approximately 6,000 personnel aboard... And will be one of many ships to help Japan regain its footing...

Don’t Jump to Nuclear Conclusions In Tsunami’s Wake: [Read]

Note: The ship is named after the President elect who, during economic hardship and a troubling loss of American prestige around the world—including
the taking of American hostages in Iran... Voters swept Ronald Reagan into the presidency in 1980 in a landslide, 489 electoral votes to 49 for President Jimmy Carter... [PDF]

Japan Quake 2011: Reactor cooling & containment continues? (Videos)

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-Press Release (Mar 12, 2011)
-Plant Status: Fukushima Daini N. Power Station [Tepco]

Many conflicting stories of the explosion shown here; touted as "controlled" discharge, to reduce pressure of reactor's containment vessel... -Fukushima Daiichi: [video]



-Shocking before & after: [ACE]
-Seismic Monitor: [iris.edu/seismon]
-USS Ronald Reagan arrives in Japan: [Read]

CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters flew to mainland Japan to provide rescue equipment Saturday. More aid is expected Sunday.



-U.S. Military Assists Post Quake Japan: #
Washingtonexaminer...Mar 11, 2011; USS Blue Ridge, arrived in Singapore to unload massive amounts of Humanitarian goods.. Further the USS Ronald Reagan carrier is equally accommodating in the Western ...[Read]

USS George Washington is based at Yokosuka near Tokyo; and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are also there. [Read].. (Video/r)

-Pentagon Chanel: [Refresh]



From what I can see, the "over 5 million" Japanese, now in the streets; are showing much more courage and calm after surviving their Country's shift of (8) feet; than the raging [primal wars], & US Union fight for [vacation pay.]

Today's Links...
-Japan’s Strict Building Codes Saved Lives: [read]
-Video-Even World's Best Technology... [BBC]
-Japanese are Tech Experts; but in all logic, temp to (285 C) is a stretch; maybe in months time. [More]

The Great Quake of Japan: Update on the state of the Financial grid

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Tsunami waves, 500mph; Financial waves, instant
-Saving lives, remains the most important concern...
And to preserve Japan's safety, and stability...

[Update]
Our sympathy goes to all families, in their loss...

DISASTER-PREPAREDNESS APPS FOR THE IPHONE. And Android.
There’s also CiviGuard…http://bit.ly/eJvsQw (@instapundit)

Today's Financial Links...

3M(MMM_), Caterpillar(CAT_)and Alcoa(AA_) led the Dow higher on Friday. Coca Cola(KO_), AT&T(T_) and Verizon(VZ_) were blue-chip laggards.

Friday, March 11, 3:43 PM The earthquake may have been the trigger for selling in the grain pits today, but it's hard to see how it will affect demand. Wheat, beans, and rice have been in sharp declines for more than a month, corn since early March. JJG -4.0% YTD, CORN +3.8% YTD

-How natural disasters affect economic growth http://j.mp/eEikNq
(@JimPethokoukis; Reuters blog)

1:53 PM Aflac (AFL -0.6%) generated 75% of its business in Japan last year, and surely has exposure to today’s disaster, but any potential pain is likely small due to the nature of its policies, Mizuho Securities says... (Aflac = little exposure)

Our Prayers go to Japan...

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Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon; USA
At this hour of uncertainty, we extend prayers to the families who have endured such loss; that they will emerge greater, and stronger... For their spirit has graced the world.

-Video From Yiruma: [The Link]
-Bless and Protect Japan: [Here]

8.9 Earthquake Rocks Japan; Tsunami devastation; warnings spread

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Image: [ jma.go.jp]

-Video: Many tried to flee: [Video: Rapid]

-Broadcast Live; during onset:
Japan prepares for more possible Tsunamis; the new Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto has ordered his officials to start preparing to accept foreign assistance… He has also told them to check on the safety of Foreigners living here in Japan…

-FM Takeaki's first day on job; March 10th...
(More later)

Other Links...
-The Pacific Tsunamis warning center [Here]
Tsunami warning not just for Japan, but for Russia, Marcus Island, the Northern Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, and Taiwan…

-Tsunami warning issued for at least 20 countries: #
Tsunami Alert for New Zealand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Hawaii, and others. Waves expected over the next few hours, caused by 8.9 earthquake in Japan...[Read]

Leftist Union Bullies single out cameraman; & then storm past police through WI Capital doors

-Posted by D.C. Worth, for Barbay (France/US)

WISCONSIN UPDATE: Democrat staff engineered mob’s unlawful invasion of Wisconsin Capitol Building… http://bit.ly/i2Wadf (ht/instapundit)

Posted earlier..
At the same time...

"Obamas invite you to join the Bullying Prevention Conference"; explaining that bullying can have "serious consequences." [Read]



"Come and be part of the dialogue"
Flashback; Obama: "Get a knife"

Meanwhile at the WI Capital building... Union Leftist protesters issue death threats, single out and BULLY a cameraman... And then [STORM] through capital doors; as police try to stop them...
-Video: Eyeblast [Union storm]

And as the "Union good" dips below its 11%
(membership) approval rating...

From the Obamas..
For too long, people have excused bullying by saying things like "What can you do, bullying has been going on forever. Kids are mean." Or "She just made a bad joke, she didn’t mean to hurt anyone." Or, worse yet, "Bullying is just part of growing up. It builds character."

We reject those excuses. As the President says, bullying isn’t a normal rite of passage or an inevitable part of growing up. We all have an obligation to ensure that our schools are safe for all of our children. We can, and we will, stop bullying now, blah, blah...
Yes we can blah-blah-blah....

From the control tower: "And Houston Discovery for the final time...we will stop"

-Posted by D.C. Worth, for Barbay (France/US)

And thus marks the end of an Historic Journey; as the Obama Administration impacts a scheduled end to NASA 'US manned' Space Flights... With two more to go...

Shuttle Endeavor's launch is projected for April 19; and Shuttle Atlantis (the last shuttle to launch) is projected for June 28... Mission Accomplished...

Updates- [here]Thanks NASA, for the [Heritage] (now on sabbatical)
Despite Dem "Progressives" strike-down of funding for STS-135... In February 2011, NASA stated that STS-135 would fly "regardless" of the funding situation. [Read]

Today's Links...
NASA managers insist STS-135 will fly:
– Payload options under assessment [Read]

NASA shuffles shuttle schedule:
Endeavour to fly after Discovery for final planned flight: #
NASA and its Int'l partners now plan to extend their use of the space station by at least five years to 2020... [Read]

-Nanny Dems push Cap'n Crunch into retirement.
As Liberal policy drives up unemployment rate; they go after 12 grams of sugar...[Read]

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts; after Pu'u O'o crater floor collapse

-Posted by D.C. Worth, for Barbay (France/US)

[USGS] Pu`u `O`o crater Collapse
Scientists say Halema'uma'u vent has enlarged from 35 m (115 ft) in 2008; to more than 150 m (475 ft) in diameter; March 2011... Short clip from [USGS] shows lava pouring from the fissure into a seemingly bottomless crack...



Convergent land-mass shift: Oceanic plate sinks because it is more dense; applying underground pressure, resulting in release of volcanic pressure.


-Video: Vigorous fuming! (2007/8) [View]
-View: 2011 Russian fly-by; US Islands [Kilauea]


Today's Links...
-Video: Tourists misgauge erupting Volcano! [VIDEO]
-View: Lovely Volcano Dive! (Papua New Guinea) [VIEW]

East Antarctic Ice Sheet getting thicker from underneath: [Watts]

Returning early eve (on travel)