First North Carolina, then Colorado, against the wishes of the governor. These states recently passed specific laws against civil unions and the marriage of gay couples. More states may follow. The problem with these actions by a state government is that laws can be ch …
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Debates have decided the U.S. Presidency before. Kennedy vs Nixon, and Lincoln vs Douglas. When Reagan and Carter debated, Carter had a slight lead in the polls. With years of acting experience on his side, Reagan came across smoothly to the public and on Election …
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Ken Christiansen is a strong suspect in the only unsolved skyjacking in U.S. history: the D. B. Cooper case. Could a former Army paratrooper and an employee of the hijacked airline (Northwest Airlines) actually pull it off and escape discovery? Maybe. There's a fair amount …
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Presented as a slideshow with pictures, this view of weird stuff in the good ol' USA is not only worth a look...but a big surprise as well.
More than forty years and a thousand suspects later, the F.B.I. is still unable to put a lid on the only unsolved skyjacking in U.S. history - the case of 'D.B. Cooper'. For those of you unfamiliar with Cooper, he was the guy who hijacked Northwest Airlines Flight 305 - a Boeing …
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Soon after Barack Obama opened his famous campaign website with all of its Web 10.0 functions and groups, this writer joined the site and formed Publishers and Authors for Obama. Seventy-four members and several events later, we raised $24,000 for the 2008 campaig …
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St. Patrick's Day: Happy Birthday to me, but that's not why I'm here. It was five years ago this month when I used a published letter I sent to the Seattle Times editor to create my first illustrated article at Newsvine. I spoke out against the Iraq War, and to this day I'm stil …
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It wasn't my very first car, not really. But it certainly took me places I never expected to go. Crank up your speakers for the narration and the surf music and see it's animated story HERE.
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Back in 2010, I predicted that mainstream homes of the future would be built based on alternative energies and be off the grid. Looks like it's already coming true. These guys offer zero-electric-bill homes, among other things.
Bernie Geestman lives in a small town tucked under the shadow of the Olympic mountains in Washington State. He's been interviewed twice about the November 24, 1971 D.B. Cooper skyjacking.
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Where are the jobs? Why do the cost of basic necessities and energy keep going up? Where's that recovery we were told would happen by now? Tough questions, with an easier answer: It's up to Americans to keep an eye on the ball and knock it out of the park. Using a …
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It was bound to happen. The Stop Online Piracy Act is DEAD. It never had a chance anyway. In a science fiction vein, let's explain why, and keep it simple. It's because the balance of true power on Earth has shifted.
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Well, about the LAST thing most working Americans want to see is a President who pays a lower tax rate than they do.
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Let's keep this simple. It was an ass-kicking from start to finish. Congratulations to the Crimson Tide. LSU was never in the game, not really. On offense, they looked like they installed lead weights into their shoes before the game.
Ever since the Green Movement in the summer of 2009, paranoia by the Iranian government has become a way of life.
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This video pretty much tells the story of Adventure Books. Just blast it out and have a little fun. Caution: What I Like About You by The Romantics can get sort of loud...(*smiles*) Merry Christmas! Sincerely yours, Robert
Don't expect anyone at AB of Seattle to shed a tear on the death of Tiny Kim, the dictator (we HATE that word) of North Korea. We've been around the block with him a few times. He's threatened the U.S.
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Marla Wynn Cooper first came to the attention of the American public in August of 2011. During an interview with ABC news, she claimed that two of her uncles (now deceased), Lynn Doyle Cooper, and his brother Dewey, were the real perpetrators behind the …
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On November 24th, 1971 a man giving the name 'Dan Cooper' boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 305 headed from Portland, Oregon to Seattle. While they were in the air, he hijacked the Boeing 727 by using a (likely) fake bomb. Once on the ground in Seattle, he demanded $200,000 …
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Thomas J. Sheeran of the Associated Press reported recently than John Demjanjuk, a man convicted of being a war criminal by a German court, wants his U.S. citizenship back.
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On a rainy evening forty years ago this month, a man in a dark suit and a tie, carrying a briefcase and a paper bag, boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 305 in Portland that was headed for Seattle. It was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Thursday.
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There has been so much bad press recently about banks and corporations, that it's time to show the OTHER side. Not all banks, businesses, or corporations treat their customers like crap. It just seems like it lately.
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A link to a news article is not available yet, since this just appeared. However, on a commercial for NFL Sunday Night Football on October 30, Arco Gas ran a bit saying they were dropping the forty-five cent fee they charge for using your credit or debit card to b …
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Bad press, bad publicity, public outrage, the Occupation Movement, who knows? Or maybe these banks are just getting tired of having people camped outside their doors.
What began as worry about the economy and the future of America has boiled over into outright rage. You see it in the press, on blogs, and in the Wall Street takeover protests.
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Dear Robert,
It is by sheer chance that my brother, Mike Lawson, caught the program that you referenced in "On the Hunt for DB Cooper on the History Channel." Our dad (Jack Lawson) worked for Northwest Airlines at the time of the heist. Just wanted to let you know that the photo in your article, the one of the four gents singing in Shemya, the one where you identify Mr. Christiansen as the fellow in the t-shirt, you can set the record straight by identifying that young man as our dad, the aforementioned John D. "Jack" Lawson. Growing up, we didn't know Mr. Christiansen, but we did know Bernie Geestman.
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Agha DilbarMy Open Letter (Blog) has been sent Three Lak (300000) to International Community for the welfare of Humanity till today. I Agha Dilbar authorize Newspapers, Magazines, Internet, to Publish and Radio, T.V. Channels to broadcast this letter all round the World.
To read my letter please click on blog.Dear President Barrack Obama
the Great Leader of the World
I Agha Dilbar have sent Mr. President 100 registered research Letters (1000 new ideas to develop America and to Change the World for Peace and Prosperity) through Embassy of USA Islamabad till today and also direct sent these registered Letters to Whitehouse Washington DC 20500.These letters have been written on the guidelines of CHANGE WE NEED. And these letters are about the Common Men Problems of respected American Peoples and their Solutions. To end, Economic Recession, Unemployment and to Finish War, all round the World for Peace and Prosperity. In these letters I have sent one thousand new scientific Planning /Suggestions, about every walk of life for Peace through Friendship Progress and Prosperity all over the World.
Dear Barrack Obama, the Great Leader of the World, my Friend, my Brother, Provide an opportunity to Agha Dilbar to pay an Official Visit to America, that we two brothers can sit together and by halting this horrible war(In this war 1-million people have died from 9/11 till today, if this war continues, it will become the 111- World War.200-Million people would die, if 111-World War is triggered) can take out 6.5 billion people of the World from abyss of destruction and then put them on the road to Progress and Prosperity.
Dear President Barrack Obama considers, from 9/11 till today, America has conducted many war operations in connection with War on Terror, resulting the circle of war has spread hundred times. Millions innocent persons have died. Many More have been rendered homeless. One Lak (10000) war affected youth joined the army of Al-Qaida and Talban by the help of anti American countries have begun gorilla war in a horrible manner. It is the result of wrong war strategy. I Agha Dilbar desire to solve all above mentioned problems in a meeting with President Barrack Obama by adopting new revolutionary planning by bringing an end to present gorilla war in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. In the result the World can enter in a peaceful, advanced and progressive world, May it be so.
I Agha Dilbar have a new War Strategy to achieve success through Table Talk between Talban, Pakistan and American Govts. 90% of Talban that are fighting against Pak Army belong from Swat and Tribal Areas of NWFP. I can provide America all realistic facts in such manner that their implementation could convert these Talban into Patriotic Citizens of Pakistan. In this War Strategy Pakistan Gov will never send his Heavy Artillery, Tanks, Cannons and Air craft in war. In this way 5-million persons will never Displaced. In the end Talban by their will handover, their Weapons to Pakistan Gov, they will come to Table Talk and Suicide Bombing will come to an end in Pakistan. Through this War Strategy Pakistani and American Govts can save expenses on war. Through this planning American and Pakistani Govts can utilize their saving on war budgets for development of Schools, Hospitals, Colonies, Markets, Roads, Bridges, Dams, Canals and Industries of Swat and Tribal Areas of NWFP that are war affected. On account of present war strategy, Billion Dollars are being wasted yearly.
This war can cause Fall of America instead of continuation of war; my best suggestion for America must keep his Supper Power on the World and should conquer the World instead of war, but by his No-1 scientific technology spending on agriculture, industry, trade, education, scientific development and tourism, all round the World. Making an end to Economic Crisis in America.
A new Global Package is being offered for your kind honor. America will have to make complete and final announcement that in future all Multinational American Companies to get free land on 20-years lease and will set up under the BOOT agreement (in undeveloped and poor countries) factories, mills five star hotels, schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, air companies, shipping companies, latest railway, bus transport and steel mills. All these companies will be bound to handover without any cost to under developed and poor countries well as their machinery and transport after 20-yaars.
A new suggestion in connection with Global Peace is offered that in return of export American Agriculture and Industrial Products, will give his 50% prophet to the exporting countries and utilize as Aid on the development of agriculture, industry, trade, education and tourism. This suggestion, making an end to American Economic Crisis and get full support to enhance his Foreign Public Relation
. May it be so?
To make successful American Foreign Policy on Global Level the following planning is put before:
a) America will have to provide free scholar ships at least to ten top master students (in each country) of medical and science in underdeveloped and poor countries of the world
b) Highly educated and well trained one hundred cultural groups (each group contains 100 persons) will have to arrange one hundred cultural shows for three months in big cities of underdeveloped and poor countries.
c) America will have to arrange exhibitions through his Embassies for his latest products, in the underdeveloped and poor countries .All these mentioned above industrial exhibitions will be arranged continuously for two months. In the above mentioned exhibitions present products will be sold except export order booking. In mentioned above exhibitions, American Cultural Programs will have to arrange and American Traditional Dishes will be kept for sale. In these exhibitions American Tourism Stalls will also be set of.
Following rules and regulations will be undertaken for the progress and prosperity of American students.
a) Among metric, fsc, bsc, (engineering).mbbs, llb, ca and diploma holders in all institutions, all those receiving degrees at the state level, ten each from girls and boys by cash prizes will be announced on behalf of the gov during invitation on lunch.
b) For above mentioned top ten intelligent students boys and girls each, tours for different historical and healthy sites will be arranged free of cast.
c)Sport Talent Schools of international level will be set up over the country at the district level, in which students of extra-ordinary sports talent taught from class one to fsc level.
d) American states gov will announce free transport, free medical facilities and free lunch during education to all school, college and university students.Minimize the aforesaid differences, which I will deliver to president
the increasing distress and hatred between the Muslim world and America is the major cause of weak relationship on public and government level. As a sincere friend I have practical suggestions to Barack Obama in my official visit to America.
I request the government of America to allow me to describe (first of all my briefing with president's advisors). My one thousand plans & ideas for changing the world before one to one meeting with the president Barack obama.thanks
Today we are presenting a new planning in America for the rapid progress in industry.American government will allow to relief 50% relief in the following things. Petrol, dizel,electricity,
gas and water billsFor the establishment of new industries in industrial zone American government will allow 25%relief in taxes .
1) Sugar mills, textile mills,
2)Shoes tire tube factory.
3) Milk powder industry, tin packs industry ornament industry carpet industry.
4) Frozen fish, chicken beef, and meat industry.
6) Dairy forming, poultry forming, fish forming, cattle forming fruit forming.
7) Vegetable forming biscuit sweet industry hotel industry.
8) Electronic industry, sanitary industry paint industry.
9) Furniture industry.
10) Steel mill industry.
11) Engine industry.
12) Aero plane industry and shipping industry.
13) Computer and mobile industry.
14) Medicine industry fertilizer industry and insecticide industry.
15) Car, bus truck loader, harvester industry.I Agha Dilbar have sent Ten Million research Peace Letters to International Community from 9/11 incident till today. This letter is my Great Peace Mission plan which is continued. Present Global Economic Crisis is the result of War on Terror. This Crisis if further accelerates could initiate a 111-World War. Please hear my Voice of Truth; I can save the World, for my Great Peace Mission, with the help of President Barrack Obama, Peace and Prosperity.
The Government of America will announce to provide free home facility to employees after 20 year of service as per following rules and regulations.1. For providing free home facility to their employees after retirement the government will deduct 2 ½% amounts for their monthly salaries.
2. The government of America will deduct 2 ½% amounts of salaries to the employee and will deposit the same in government treasury which shall be paid to the housing company on monthly basis.
3. The housing company shall provide beautiful home to the government or non government employee after 20 year of service.
4. The people not acquiring home after 20 year of service shall be paid in whole by deducted total amount from their salaries during their employ
Mr. Barack Obama you are not only the Leader of America, you are Great Leader of the World. In this connection I am waiting for your Email response, dated 2.10.2009.
Please Confirm.
Thank you, God blesses you and God bless America.
Agha Dilbar (founder)
International Revolution Movement
64-neelum block ait Lahore (Pakistan)
Phone: 0092427830084
Cell 03224628349
Email aghadilbar4@gmail.com
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This Open Letter has been sent Three Lak (300000) to International Community for the welfare of Humanity till today. I Agha Dilbar authorize Newspapers, Magazines, Internet, to Publish and Radio, T.V. Channels to broadcast this letter all round the World
It has been extraordinary to read and hear, some of the things I did my decision alone by the voice of God, who called me in my heart.
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Wait a minute...don't I WRITE this column? I must have gotten lost or something...
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You can always count on this writer for the best articles. Thank you for your recent article on the Israel/Palestine history. It is excellent.
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I am honored to be added to your friend list. Your columns are always so well written and shows your keen Intellect .I must admit I was not the first to write my header it was taken from Robert H. Goddard a US physicist & pioneer rocket engineer .I thought it said very well what I was thinking .I do know good work when I see it :)
Robert,
I wrote an article today, and thanks to your suggestion, I uploaded an image!
Looking forward to any feedback.
Thanks Robert! Never gotten KS before...but I'll take it.
I enjoy reading your posts as well!
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Great comment about Comcast.
Robert your one of those columnist's who make me want to spend time on Newsvine everyday!
No question in my mind that even with the somewhat "different" cartoons that have ended up almost as a trademark feature on the articles, Robert Blevins remains as one of the most knowledgeable and well rounded authors on Newsvine and the additional rather nice feature is he happens to be one heck of a nice guy also. Nice work Robert !
I love reading your column, I always learn something!
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Thank you very much. I enjoy reading your column, and look to your articles for the voice of reason and calmness.
I'd like to say Robert seems a great writer! He's also in nearby Washington, a state away from California here. I voted and commented on a great artile he wrote today and recommend others do likewise!
Excellent work Robert.
Informative and entertaining. What more could anyone ask for?
After only having visited this column for less than 10 minutes, I can tell that Robert Blevins is a knowledgeable and wise author. If I could have my vote for newest author who has received least votes and comments for great articles, it definitely goes to him.
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