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How Much is a Chinese Muslim Worth? And the Enya Connection.
That would be roughly $11 million each! Geez, can I have one to sell? Ok, it isn't quite that way, but the U.S. is giving the Pacific nation of Palau $200 million in aid because they've agreed to resettle 17 Chinese Muslims--also called by their ethn...
Has Hillary Won or Lost on Cuba?
The small nation of Cuba carries a weight in the politics of this hemisphere that is out of proportion to its size and power. Ironically, by trying to isolate the Communist island, we've given it more influence than it otherwise would have on its own...
Obama's "New Beginning" with Cuba Continues as Hillary Leaves for Latin American Visit
Although Sec. of State Hillary Clinton won't visit Cuba, it will certainly come up while she's in the neighborhood visiting El Salvador for the new president's inauguration and a meeting of the Organization of American States in Honduras. Some Latin ...
Will Obama Make Good on Environmental Promises?
It's looking to be "yes," but time will tell, and Obama is in for a fight from conservatives and those states that fear their economies will be hurt by new environmental legislation.Offshore wind power is getting closer to wider use as the administra...
Latin American Leaders and Obama Chillaxin' in Trinidad
Everything's more laid back in the Caribbean, mon! Which is probably a good thing. Would love to be there right now myself.Obama really impressed Latin American leaders at the recent Summit of the Americas, held in the island nation of Trinidad and T...
Kumar Heads to the White House!
Sorry, couldn't resist. Actor Kal Penn of "Harold and Kumar" fame has just joined the Obama Administration (he's the one on the left if you're not familiar). He's leaving acting behind temporarily (and taking a pay cut) to serve in the Office of Publ...
And Speaking of the United Nations--U.S. to Join Declaration Decriminalizing Gays!
Really, I wish I didn't even have to post on these things--but this is good news! After the Bush administration refused to give U.S. approval to a UN declaration calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality around the world, Obama has said he w...
Obama Stands Up for Families and Eases Travel Restrictions to Cuba
Thank heavens these restrictions are finally being rolled back. Back in '04, Bush had instituted a tortuous policy that made it illegal for Cuban-Americans to visit their relatives still living on the island except for ONCE EVERY 3 YEARS. Why? Well, ...
Obama and Salazar Uphold Bush Decision to Remove Wolves in Western States from Endangered List
Guess I am a bit disappointed. Citing wolves' comeback in several Western states and around the Great Lakes area, Obama's Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Friday kept in place the Bush Administration's recent removal of wolves from the list of endan...
Another Contributor to Global Warming: the Hot Air Spewing Forth from Conservatives' Mouths
What is with some conservatives in this country? Yesterday, I'm sitting in the car, waiting for my partner at the drug store and listening to a favorite Country music radio station. During a break, the DJ starts talking about President Obama and the ...
Not Watching Obama's Speech on the Economy
Dang it---I got my days all confused. I was thinking "American Idol" came on tonight, and I was so looking forward to it since I had to work so late today. But no, Obama's got a speech. Which is fine and all. I wish him all the luck in the world, but...
Another Shamanic Weekend, All Things Goddess--and Artist Shepard Fairey
This weekend I'm participating in another workshop on shamanism. This will be the 4th of 7 workshops, all based on the chakras. We're now at the heart chakra, which apparently has some goddess connections. Don't ask me to explain--I'm sure I'll under...
What You May Have Missed About the Obama Inauguration
Amid all the hubbub, here are 2 things I wanted to highlight: Those Peruvian shamans were once again sending their energy our way on Tuesday! I love these guys. This time, however, they gathered fellow shamans from Mexico, Brazil and Bolivia to parti...
Goodbye, George!
As we like to say around here, "Don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!"...
Going to Any Gay Rights Rallies on Saturday?
Have you heard about this? No? Well, not surprised. I had almost forgotten about it myself! The same folks (Join the Impact) who organized the incredible nationwide turnout after the passage of Prop 8 in California were attempting to organize another...
