Monthly Archives: May 2011

New problem at Fukushima

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Fred Stiening

Fukushim Daiichi (Number One) has 6 reactors.   Numbers 1 through 3 have partial or full core meltdowns. #4 was empty, but had its fuel stored in the fuel storage tank – once you remove fuel from the nuclear reaction, it … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan: NATO kills 14 civilians

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Fred Stiening

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/30/world/asia/30afghanistan.html?_r=1 The U.N. has a duty to protect civilians.   NATO – CEASE FIRE or ELSE!  How dare you try to use force to stop rebels from taking over your loyalist government!

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Iraq: “I swear by God I will take it to pieces”

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Fred Stiening

The words of an illiterate farmer from the Southern marsh swamp area – on what he will do if the oil companies don’t give him money and employ his illiterate children  http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE74P0GZ20110529?irpc=932

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CO of Blue Angels steps down

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Fred Stiening

 http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/mobile/index.php?storyUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marinetimes.com%2Fnews%2F2011%2F05%2Fnavy-blue-angels-co-steps-down-052711w%2F A number of performances have been canceled following a flight mistake that caused the formation of fighters to fly too low. When flying in formation, the other planes are maintaining distance from the plane leading the formation, not watching … Continue reading →

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Egypt: “liberal” parties need more time to organize

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Fred Stiening

Otherwise the Muslim Brotherhood will end up writing Egypt’s new Constitution. Who could have seen that coming?

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Afghanistan: suicide bomber kills at least 7

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Fred Stiening

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Suicide-Bomber-Kills-Northern-Afghanistan-Police-Commander-122772009.html This attack was against the “Northern Alliance” at an important location that should have been secure. Congress may vote next week to demand a faster withdrawal from Afghanistan

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Police execute Iraqi war vet

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Fred Stiening

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2011/05/drug_probe_led_pima_county_swa.php Jose Guerena was in his own home, asleep – along with his wife and two children.    The Pima County Sheriff’s Department SWAT team stormed his house.    Jose had a gun, but never released the safety on his gun.   The … Continue reading →

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Egypt reopens border crossing with Gaza

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Fred Stiening

Gaza is a strip of land along the Mediterrean Coast. It is densely populated and has little economic activity other than begging for aid from the United States. The Old Egypt was sympathetic to the idea of isolating Gaza – … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabia: Preparing to go it alone

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Fred Stiening

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/28/world/middleeast/28saudi.html Beware the NY Times paywall 🙂 Saudi Arabia is getting seriously concerned that the United States is no longer a reliable partner.  The Kingdoms of Arabia look to Iran as the source of the threat to their continued existance.

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“Day of Rage” planned Saturday for Ethiopia

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Fred Stiening

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/27/ethiopia-day-of-rage-protest One more ball in the air….

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