New Zealand accepts a refugee family from Tuvalu hoping to escape their sinking island nation.
Source: grist.org
We won’t be in time to stop global warming. But there is always time to stop adding to its affect and help those already impacted by it.
Why Denver is trucking its homeless to the middle of nowhere
A Colorado program diverges from the “Housing First” mainstream
Source: www.washingtonpost.com
Not the popular solution to homelessness that ‘Housing first is, this ‘isolated in the middle of nowhere approach’ may provide some very positive support to long term recovery.
Saddle Shoes from the Lula Scrapbook
“Perhaps most readily associated with a patently American 1950s nostalgia – recalling varsity football game nights, wholesome cheerleaders, and spiffy sock hops – saddle shoes (or oxfords) were actually first conceived as a men’s athletic golfing shoe in the early 1900s. During the 1930’s stagflation, saddle shoes swiftly became a unisex sensation when high school girls deemed them ideal for the snazzy new Jitterbug’s accompanying acrobatics, sliding, and spinning.”
Source: lulamag.com
I have always loved saddle shoes, had them in high school and still have a pair now.
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This organic food company is refusing to pay for employees’ birth control
Just like Hobby Lobby, Eden Foods has sued the Obama administration, claiming its owner’s religious rights should trump employees’ rights to access contraception.
Source: grist.org
Has this country gone mad? Are we regressing to a place we fought so hard to get beyond? What is this reactionary craziness
? We have the constitution right to keep church and state separate. What does SCOTUS plan to do? Return us to a ‘church state’? This is the real issue and it really concerns those of us who are conscious that this is the direction things seem to be going in and will go in if people do not wake up in time.
Allentown homeless shelters could see change after controversial pastor resigns
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The pastor who has run the much-criticized Safe Haven shelter is resigning, and a proposal for an alternative shelter is under discussion.
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
How to solve homelessness is controversial. There is no simple or quick answer.
See on www.lehighvalleylive.com
Koch Brothers Buy PBS Silence – YouTube
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Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
The Koch Bothers buy PBS’ silence. Citizen Koch will not air on PBS TV. How disappointing that PBS, the pillar of ‘public owned’ TV, caved in to their pressure. How public is PBS or are they the private domain of The Koch Brothers and other millionaire donors.
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Give Yourself Flowers and Feel Good
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Do you want to feel good? Do you want someone else to feel good? It is well known that flowers have a positive impact on us. Why do we bring flowers to raise someone’s spirits when they are sick or down?
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
Flowers are like angels incarnate.
See on breastcanceryogablog.com
Los Angeles’ Underground Culture
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Downtown Los Angeles’s historic core is about to get its first major museum, if that’s what you want to call it.
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
Only minutes on the freeway from Malibu and Rodeo drive, downtown Historic Los Angeles is a million miles away. Its core is about to get its first museum. Although personally, I think Downtown LA, itself is a museum.
See on architecturelab.net
CITIZEN KOCH EXPOSED (summary) – YouTube
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‘It takes 75 op-ed articles to pass a law.’ — Wall Street Journal Editor 10 Shocking Facts on the Kochs: 1. Koch Industries, which the brothers own, is one …
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
How the Koch Brothers are strong-arming their way to get their way. PBS TV cancelled airing the ‘Citizen Koch’ film because Koch money supports PBS. This is just one example of how they get their way.
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Koch Brothers Plan Huge Spending Spree In 2014
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“The billionaire Koch brothers and their political network are planning to spend almost $300 million during the 2014 election cycle, some of which will go toward a renewed effort to combat unprecedented carbon regulations unveiled by the Obama administration last month.”
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
How the Koch Brothers are spending their money in political donations under the radar.
See on www.huffingtonpost.com