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Sunday, August 27, 2006
My Question?
dropping knowledge is a site I have been following for the past couple years--almost from it's beginning.
It consists of 112 individuals from around the world from different cultures, races and occupations, who will gather around a vast round table to answer 100 of the world's most thought-provoking questions which were submitted on the dropping knowledge website over the past few years.
My question keeps scrolling across the site. They made an announcement that they have almost narrowed down the 100 questions, so mine going across the site seems pretty good that mine was chosen, but i'll have to wait for the final confirmation.
Wish me luck.
Peace.
Deanna
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Dropping Knowledge (Updated)
I have the final list of 112 participants for the "Table of Free Voices". Click the above link.
Peace.
Peace.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Too Busy To Post
School started this week.
Need I say more? I'm beginning to wonder if I bit off more than I can chew with these classes.
My counseling theory class will have me creating my OWN counseling theory, naming it & presenting it, in detail to the class.
Gee, THAT doesn't sound difficult!
I have another general human services class which requires an additional 20 hours volunteer work on top of my full time job.
Today was pretty awesome at work. My great dane Charlie was called upon to give blood to a dog that needed a blood transfusion. Charlie established that he is a pretty good blood donor candidate. What a good boy!!!!
I think the other dog is going to make it too.
I have tomorrow off. I'll try to post something of some significance.
Peace,
Deanna
Need I say more? I'm beginning to wonder if I bit off more than I can chew with these classes.
My counseling theory class will have me creating my OWN counseling theory, naming it & presenting it, in detail to the class.
Gee, THAT doesn't sound difficult!
I have another general human services class which requires an additional 20 hours volunteer work on top of my full time job.
Today was pretty awesome at work. My great dane Charlie was called upon to give blood to a dog that needed a blood transfusion. Charlie established that he is a pretty good blood donor candidate. What a good boy!!!!
I think the other dog is going to make it too.
I have tomorrow off. I'll try to post something of some significance.
Peace,
Deanna
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Lamont Needs More Exposer
According to a poll posted by LiberalOasis conducted by Quinnipiac University shows Jomentum Loserman ahead of Ned Lamont among likely Connecticut voters.
Polling Results
August 17, 2006 Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman, running as an independent, gets 53 percent of likely voters, with 41 percent for Democratic primary winner Ned Lamont and 4 percent for Republican Alan Schlesinger, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
Among registered voters, Sen. Lieberman gets 49 percent, followed by Lamont with 38 percent and Schlesinger with 4 percent. This compares to a 51 - 27 percent Lieberman lead over Lamont, with 9 percent for Schlesinger in a July 20 poll by the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University.
In this latest survey, Lieberman leads 75 - 13 - 10 percent among likely Republican voters, and 58 - 36 - 3 percent among likely independent voters, while likely Democratic voters back Lamont 63 - 35 percent. Two percent are undecided, but 28 percent of those who name a candidate might change their mind before Election Day.
"Sen. Lieberman's support among Republicans is nothing short of amazing. It more than offsets what he has lost among Democrats. As long as Lieberman maintains this kind of support among Republicans, while holding onto a significant number of Democratic votes, the veteran Senator will be hard to beat," said Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D.
"Ned Lamont's Democratic primary win was based on a very small percentage of voters statewide. He must expand beyond this base if he is going to beat Lieberman."
Connecticut voters approve 55 - 40 percent of the job Lieberman is doing and likely voters give him a 46 - 30 percent favorability rating, with 23 percent mixed.
Lamont gets a negative 25 - 30 percent favorability rating among likely voters, with 19 percent mixed and 26 percent who haven't heard enough to form an opinion.
Likely voters say 53 - 40 percent that Lieberman deserves reelection. Among those who oppose his reelection, 24 percent cite his position on the war in Iraq.
Governor's Race
Republican incumbent Gov. Jodi Rell leads Democratic challenger John DeStefano 64 - 32 percent among likely voters, with 4 percent undecided and 28 percent of those who name a candidate saying they might change their mind.
Among registered voters, Gov. Rell leads 60 - 28 percent, compared to 62 - 25 percent in a July 20 Quinnipiac University poll, conducted before DeStefano's Democratic primary win.
In this latest survey, 44 percent of likely Democratic voters, 88 percent of Republican voters and 69 percent of independent voters back Rell.
"While observers bemoan the polarization of American politics, Connecticut voters are taking a bi-partisan path, with most Republicans backing a Democratic Senator and large numbers of Democrats backing a Republican Governor," Dr. Schwartz said.
"John DeStefano didn't get much of a bounce from his primary win in part because of all of the attention focused on the Senate race. Although Gov. Rell's 73 percent approval is down from her 81 percent score in February, she continues to have very strong approval numbers and a huge lead over DeStefano."
From August 10 - 14, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,319 Connecticut voters with a margin of error of +/- 2.7 percentage points. The survey includes 1,083 likely voters with a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points.
The Quinnipiac University Poll conducts public opinion surveys in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida and the nation as a public service and for research.
For additional data-Quinnipiac University
Ned needs to step it up with the voters; get out there & make his face more well known. Everyone just knows Loserman more right now.
Have a great Sunday.
Peace.
Polling Results
August 17, 2006 Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman, running as an independent, gets 53 percent of likely voters, with 41 percent for Democratic primary winner Ned Lamont and 4 percent for Republican Alan Schlesinger, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
Among registered voters, Sen. Lieberman gets 49 percent, followed by Lamont with 38 percent and Schlesinger with 4 percent. This compares to a 51 - 27 percent Lieberman lead over Lamont, with 9 percent for Schlesinger in a July 20 poll by the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University.
In this latest survey, Lieberman leads 75 - 13 - 10 percent among likely Republican voters, and 58 - 36 - 3 percent among likely independent voters, while likely Democratic voters back Lamont 63 - 35 percent. Two percent are undecided, but 28 percent of those who name a candidate might change their mind before Election Day.
"Sen. Lieberman's support among Republicans is nothing short of amazing. It more than offsets what he has lost among Democrats. As long as Lieberman maintains this kind of support among Republicans, while holding onto a significant number of Democratic votes, the veteran Senator will be hard to beat," said Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D.
"Ned Lamont's Democratic primary win was based on a very small percentage of voters statewide. He must expand beyond this base if he is going to beat Lieberman."
Connecticut voters approve 55 - 40 percent of the job Lieberman is doing and likely voters give him a 46 - 30 percent favorability rating, with 23 percent mixed.
Lamont gets a negative 25 - 30 percent favorability rating among likely voters, with 19 percent mixed and 26 percent who haven't heard enough to form an opinion.
Likely voters say 53 - 40 percent that Lieberman deserves reelection. Among those who oppose his reelection, 24 percent cite his position on the war in Iraq.
Governor's Race
Republican incumbent Gov. Jodi Rell leads Democratic challenger John DeStefano 64 - 32 percent among likely voters, with 4 percent undecided and 28 percent of those who name a candidate saying they might change their mind.
Among registered voters, Gov. Rell leads 60 - 28 percent, compared to 62 - 25 percent in a July 20 Quinnipiac University poll, conducted before DeStefano's Democratic primary win.
In this latest survey, 44 percent of likely Democratic voters, 88 percent of Republican voters and 69 percent of independent voters back Rell.
"While observers bemoan the polarization of American politics, Connecticut voters are taking a bi-partisan path, with most Republicans backing a Democratic Senator and large numbers of Democrats backing a Republican Governor," Dr. Schwartz said.
"John DeStefano didn't get much of a bounce from his primary win in part because of all of the attention focused on the Senate race. Although Gov. Rell's 73 percent approval is down from her 81 percent score in February, she continues to have very strong approval numbers and a huge lead over DeStefano."
From August 10 - 14, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,319 Connecticut voters with a margin of error of +/- 2.7 percentage points. The survey includes 1,083 likely voters with a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points.
The Quinnipiac University Poll conducts public opinion surveys in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida and the nation as a public service and for research.
For additional data-Quinnipiac University
Ned needs to step it up with the voters; get out there & make his face more well known. Everyone just knows Loserman more right now.
Have a great Sunday.
Peace.
Saturday, August 19, 2006
How Would A Patriot Act?
Former litigator, Glenn Greenwald's blog: Unclaimed Territory discusses Presidential law-breaking.
This lawyer, who focused on First Amendment, corporate/securities fraud issues, and civil rights cases is the author of How Would a Patriot Act? Defending American Values from a President Run Amok
Check it out.
Update: I also wrote a diary on the dailykos today: Daily Kos: What Is Your Question? visit & give mojo if you like it!
Peace.
This lawyer, who focused on First Amendment, corporate/securities fraud issues, and civil rights cases is the author of How Would a Patriot Act? Defending American Values from a President Run Amok
Check it out.
Update: I also wrote a diary on the dailykos today: Daily Kos: What Is Your Question? visit & give mojo if you like it!
Peace.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Prepare To Count All Votes
As we get closer to election time, the need to discuss our "voting process" is a priority.
We want no stolen elections or fraud of any kind. If we are to truly be a democracy, a free nation, we must respect this process.
Visit:
Black Box Voting - Welcome to www.BlackBoxVoting.org, Consumer protection for elections to find out what to watch for, what we can do to keep this process from being tainted.
Peace.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Cartoon Fun
Today, we take a break from all the crap in our world & poke a bit of fun in the direction of our administration.
Visit:
Buck Fush
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Human Rights
I am overwhelmed by the amount of human rights violations taking place across our globe.
I need to address these atrocities on a more detailed basis, and will do so soon.
In the meantime, visit:
Amnesty International - Working To Protect Human Rights Worldwide
Peace.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Elect To Impeach
Now that the people of Connecticut have spoken loud & clear, in fact, voter turnout was one of the largest ever, we need to bring in candidates that are strong on pursuing impeachment for this administration.
Visit:
ImpeachPAC | Electing a Congress to Impeach Bush and Cheney
Action is the key.
Peace.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Connecticut Wins!!
Monday, August 07, 2006
Stop The Lies
Wikipedia defines a lie as follows:
A lie is an intentionally false statement. To lie is to say something one believes to be false with the intention it be taken for truth.
The Bush Administration did just that to get us into war; war with an Arab nation; war with a nation that had the resources they wanted-OIL!
The following is a 42 minute film about those lies--why we are not storming the gates of the White House is beyond me.
Stop The Lie - PNAC Documentary
Sunday, August 06, 2006
You Have To Talk About It
Dialog. It is a dying concept in our great nation. Especially, war, famine, genocide......... Too political. Too uncomfortable. Too_________(fill in the blank).
To nullify dialog is to coddle the atrocities conversation is trying to repair.
Welcome to MotherSpeak is a website that promotes discussion, truth, and healing. Pain kept inside not only prevents healing, it creates more pain & strife.
Peace.
Friday, August 04, 2006
Iraqi Children
The children of war torn countries are the ones to suffer the most. They have no control over what they are experiencing.
Oh, to abolish war forever!
There ARE people out there who are trying to help, do some good and assist the children by supplying food, clothing and even school materials. One of those individuals is actor Gary Sinise. Not only was he great in Forrest Gump, he's a great humanitarian.
He co-founded Operation Iraqi Children and they help get school supplies, books, and chalkboards to the Iraqi kids. Education is the key in any country.
S T O P A L L W A R S N O W!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, to abolish war forever!
There ARE people out there who are trying to help, do some good and assist the children by supplying food, clothing and even school materials. One of those individuals is actor Gary Sinise. Not only was he great in Forrest Gump, he's a great humanitarian.
He co-founded Operation Iraqi Children and they help get school supplies, books, and chalkboards to the Iraqi kids. Education is the key in any country.
S T O P A L L W A R S N O W!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, August 03, 2006
What Are Basic Needs?
When I ask myself the question: "What do I really need in this world?", I come up with the following:
-clean water
-healthy food when I have hunger
-adequate shelter
-appropriate clothing for the seasons
-the ability to receive education throughout life
BASIC NEEDS--I'm not talking cable & cell phones & SUV's---to sustain & survive.
I believe most people would agree with my short list of BASIC needs.
Now, ask yourself, "Does everyone on our Earth DESERVE these BASIC needs?" You are shouting, "Well, of course!" I am assuming.
Everyone deserves it, because we are all the same. Unfortunately, we have many individuals in our world who do not agree with that sentiment. Their behavior & actions SHOW they do not believe we are all the same & worthy of BASIC needs.
It interferes with the building of the money pile they are sitting on.
I have my BASIC needs met, so what I have extra, whether it's energy, money, help, wisdom, physical action, food,....whatever I have extra......it needs to go to someone who is not receiving BASIC needs.
Who will you help today?
The Hunger Site : Give Food for Free to Hungry
People in the World
United Way of America
Peace,
Deanna
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
The Issue Of Net Neutrality
The following is a list of Senators still not clear on their position with Net Neutrality.
Give their offices a call in your neck of the woods.
Akaka, Daniel K. (D-HI)
202-224-6361
Baucus, Max (D-MT)Save the Internet : Fighting for Internet Freedom
202-224-2651
Bingaman, Jeff (D-NM)
202-224-5521
Byrd, Robert C. (D-WV)
202-224-3954
Carper, Thomas (D-DE)
202-224-2441
Chafee, Lincoln D. (R-RI)
202-224-2921
Conrad, Kent (D-ND)
202-224-2043
Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)
202-224-2152
Gregg, Judd (R-NH)
202-224-3324
Harkin, Tom (D-IA)
202-224-3254
Jeffords, James M. (I-VT)
202-224-5141
Johnson, Tim (D-SD)
202-224-5842
Kennedy, Edward M. (D-MA)
202-224-4543
Kohl, Herb (D-WI)
202-224-5653
Landrieu, Mary (D-LA)
202-224-5824
Levin, Carl (D-MI)
202-224-6221
Lincoln, Blanche (D-AR)
202-224-4843
Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
202-224-4744
Murray, Patty (D-WA)
202-224-2621
Reed, Jack (D-RI)
202-224-4642
Salazar, Ken (D-CO)
202 224-5852
Sarbanes, Paul S. (D-MD)
202-224-4524
Schumer, Charles (D-NY)
202-224-6542
Stabenow, Debbie A. (D-MI)
202-224-4822
Talent, Jim (R-MO)
202-224-6154
I called Durbin's office and spoke with a live person.
Give their offices a call in your neck of the woods.
Akaka, Daniel K. (D-HI)
202-224-6361
Baucus, Max (D-MT)Save the Internet : Fighting for Internet Freedom
202-224-2651
Bingaman, Jeff (D-NM)
202-224-5521
Byrd, Robert C. (D-WV)
202-224-3954
Carper, Thomas (D-DE)
202-224-2441
Chafee, Lincoln D. (R-RI)
202-224-2921
Conrad, Kent (D-ND)
202-224-2043
Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)
202-224-2152
Gregg, Judd (R-NH)
202-224-3324
Harkin, Tom (D-IA)
202-224-3254
Jeffords, James M. (I-VT)
202-224-5141
Johnson, Tim (D-SD)
202-224-5842
Kennedy, Edward M. (D-MA)
202-224-4543
Kohl, Herb (D-WI)
202-224-5653
Landrieu, Mary (D-LA)
202-224-5824
Levin, Carl (D-MI)
202-224-6221
Lincoln, Blanche (D-AR)
202-224-4843
Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
202-224-4744
Murray, Patty (D-WA)
202-224-2621
Reed, Jack (D-RI)
202-224-4642
Salazar, Ken (D-CO)
202 224-5852
Sarbanes, Paul S. (D-MD)
202-224-4524
Schumer, Charles (D-NY)
202-224-6542
Stabenow, Debbie A. (D-MI)
202-224-4822
Talent, Jim (R-MO)
202-224-6154
I called Durbin's office and spoke with a live person.
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