Monthly Archives: March 2008

Dolphin altruism

Posted on 26 March 2008 by Becca

After something like this, it becomes difficult if not impossible to believe that dolphins lack empathy, intelligence, or souls. Dolphin rescues stranded whales – AP via CNN.com (edited for fair-use requirements; the full story at the link)WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) … Continue reading →

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Buddhist dog prays

Posted on 24 March 2008 by Becca

Submitted without comment, other than to say this caught my eye and made me smile. AFP: Buddhist dog prays for worldly desires NAHA, Japan (AFP) — Buddhists clasp their palms together to pray for enlightenment, but Conan, a chihuahua, appears … Continue reading →

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A sad milestone

Posted on 24 March 2008 by Becca

Think Progress » U.S. death toll in Iraq hits 4,000. Four U.S. soldiers were killed in Baghdad today, putting the U.S. death toll at 4,000 since the invasion in 2003. For a war authorized based upon over 900 lies about … Continue reading →

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Magnificent Oratory

Posted on 20 March 2008 by Becca

I’ve watched a lot of political speeches in my adult life…and even remember a few that go pretty far back.  (Like, for example, I remember watching Nixon’s resignation speech, when I was still just a kid.) For the last couple … Continue reading →

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Afterwards… (Another ashram post)

Posted on 15 March 2008 by Becca

Okay — it’s clear enough from the comments and feedback I received from folks visiting the Penukonda ashram that those of you who wander this way via various links, recommendations, and Google come not for my political commentary or tech … Continue reading →

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Appalling hypocrisy

Posted on 15 March 2008 by Becca

Bush says if younger, he would work in Afghanistan | Politics | Reuters By Tabassum Zakaria WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President George W. Bush got an earful on Thursday about problems and progress in Afghanistan where a war has dragged … Continue reading →

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Interesting…

Posted on 9 March 2008 by Becca

It’s happened a few times before, but this program was the first time I’ve had a lot of Shiva Rathri ashram visitors come up to me and say they first really got to know the place through my blog posts. … Continue reading →

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War crime evidence

Posted on 8 March 2008 by Becca

Bush to veto waterboarding ban – Security- msnbc.com March 7, 2008 WASHINGTON – The White House said President Bush will veto legislation on Saturday that would have barred the CIA from using waterboarding — a technique that simulates drowning — … Continue reading →

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A step in the right direction, IMHO

Posted on 6 March 2008 by Becca

Pub bans ‘Danny Boy’ – msnbc.com ET March 5, 2008 NEW YORK – It’s depressing. It’s not usually sung in Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day. And its lyrics were written by an Englishman who never set foot on Irish soil. … Continue reading →

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Shiva Rathri

Posted on 5 March 2008 by Becca

By the way, I’d be remiss if I didn’t at least MENTION the fact that the Hindu high holiday of Shiva Rathri is fast approaching – new moon is this Friday, the 7th.  Life here at the ashram is 250% … Continue reading →

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