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10/13/13 05:25 PM

#2413

http://www.climatechange2013.org/images/uploads/WGIAR5-SPM_Approved27Sep2013.pdf )

October in Washington state:

The bright colors of autumn are a testament to the bounty of the year, a last colorful salute to the easy life before the ravages of winter are upon us.

As I write this, our government is officially shutdown - because our elected officials can not decide if it is worth providing health care access to every citizen. A matter of great importance to many, but it is a problem that should not have existed in the first place. The US spends more money on health care than any other country on the planet, but we don’t have the best health care. Why is that? Where does all that money go?

Here in the State of Washington there is a voter’s initiative on the upcoming ballot in November to force labeling of food in grocery stores to indicate if there are any GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) in the food. There has been an enormous number of TV commercials to discourage voters from passing the initiative. That means that someone is spending an enormous amount of money to keep people uninformed about what they are being subjected too. It seems that the big biotech companies like things the way they are and don’t want people to find out what it is really costing them. Why is that? I wonder if it is somehow connected to the explosion of auto-immune disorders (i.e., food allergies, diabetes, obesity, autism, Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, etc.) that have arisen since their introduction back in the 1980’s. Most technologies have an up-side and a down-side. The up-side for GMO’s is that they are easy to grow because they have unnatural resistance to to insects or herbicides, the down-side is that the very same unnatural compounds that provide that protection to the plants seem to wreak havoc with people.

Then there is the latest report released by the IPCC, the one that no one has heard of and that has had almost no news coverage.

(It can be found at:

The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) was originally created by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) back in 1988 when scientists realized that there might be a problem - it was a good thing they did, otherwise we would be completely unaware of the upcoming train wreck. The IPCC has been kind enough to provide a summary of the report for the world’s policy makers so that they don’t have to see all the details - but it really doesn’t matter if no one sees it. What is that old saying? “There is no one blinder than a man who will not see.” It seems that we are facing a global problem that is in need of an immediate global effort if mankind is going to survive beyond this century. It makes me wonder who is profiting from our lack of understanding?

The great irony of the modern age - we have instant access to the knowledge of the world, yet it is obscured by the misinformation all around us, we are no more well informed than we were a hundred years ago.

Don’t get me wrong, I think life has been great and that we still have great potential. I think the planet we live on is absolutely and utterly amazing, it has been a great place to live. It’s just too bad we don’t have somewhere else to go that is this nice.

10/15/13 03:41 PM

#2414

Wow those are fantastic pictures Marvin!! it's breathtaking!!

The fact is we have no where else to go and so I guess we all have to just love it here and do our best to make it the best we can........

Hey David.

Heres my 10, I have so many~ but here's some favs

Incense & Pepermints - Strawberry Alarmclock

Fresh Garbage - Spirit

Wild Thing - Troggs

Do you believe in Magic? - Lovin Spoonful

Wild Nights - Van Morrison

Marakesh Express - Crosby, S N Y

Light my Fire - Doors

Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan

When a man loves a woman - Percy Sledge

Where do the Children Play? - Cat Stevens

Well there you go, I'm still working on some art for the bus.....later

Wake up you guys, what music did you love?

10/16/13 09:52 AM

#2415

Great pictures, Marvin. Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I only wish that the leaves that have turned into their brilliant colors would stay on the trees longer. They tend to drop to the ground too soon.

Well, some good points have been brought up about our environment. I have heard so many opinions about global warming and the causes of it. All along I have felt that all the oil, gas and coal that we have on this earth are not here by accident. I have always felt that we have these resources to be used for our good and prosperity. The catch is, using them responsibly. That does not mean that we don’t use them at all, and instead, depend solely on wind and solar. What I mean is, is that we must continue to develop ways so that their use has less of a negative impact on our planet. We have come a long ways in doing this, and we will continue to get better. That does not solely mean that we clean up the exhaust, but it also means that we invent ways where we can get more miles to the gallon, for example. I truly believe that we have already done this, but others have bought up those designs so that we can’t take advantage of them in our automobiles. I have no proof of this, but I believe this has happened.

I really get a kick out of those so-called environmentalists who say that the weather is changing because of what man is doing. I have to smile when I hear environmentalists say that when a region has severe snow storms, that it is caused by man’s pollution. Or, when the same region experiences severe draught, that it too is caused by man’s pollution. Or when the temperature is too hot or too cold, man is to blame. Or when there is too much rain, or very little rain, it is man’s fault. Or we have more hurricanes or tornadoes, or not enough of them, it is man’s fault. It seems that no matter what is happening with the weather, from one extreme end to the other, man gets the blame for it. In my opinion, it is a convenient way for the environmentalists to “prove” that they are right. I believe that there are those who interpret or manipulate the statistics in such a way as to “prove” their point of view. I believe that some of these people have an agenda, and it is not necessarily preserving the environment, but is for some other cause.

This planet is changing all the time. It goes through cycles, and it will continue to go through more cycles. I truly believe that we can’t do whatever we want with this planet, but that we must act responsibly. To act otherwise would be irresponsible. We are stewards of this earth, and this earth has provided us with the resources to help us live a more productive and enjoyable life. Let’s develop and use those resources for the good of mankind. I think that it is also our responsibility to do this as well.

Well, I have said enough, more that I usually say. About this government and what is going on, I might suggest that you read or watch Charlie Chaplin’s speech called, “The Great Dictator’s Speech”. Quite good:

The Great Dictator's Speech by Charlie Chapman

"I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone - if possible - Jew, Gentile - black man - white. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness - not by each other’s misery. We don’t want to hate and despise one another. In this world there is room for everyone. And the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone. The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way.

Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost....

The aeroplane and the radio have brought us closer together. The very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in men - cries out for universal brotherhood - for the unity of us all. Even now my voice is reaching millions throughout the world - millions of despairing men, women, and little children - victims of a system that makes men torture and imprison innocent people.

To those who can hear me, I say - do not despair. The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed - the bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress. The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish. .....

Soldiers! don’t give yourselves to brutes - men who despise you - enslave you - who regiment your lives - tell you what to do - what to think and what to feel! Who drill you - diet you - treat you like cattle, use you as cannon fodder. Don’t give yourselves to these unnatural men - machine men with machine minds and machine hearts! You are not machines! You are not cattle! You are men! You have the love of humanity in your hearts! You don’t hate! Only the unloved hate - the unloved and the unnatural! Soldiers! Don’t fight for slavery! Fight for liberty!

In the 17th Chapter of St Luke it is written: “the Kingdom of God is within man” - not one man nor a group of men, but in all men! In you! You, the people have the power - the power to create machines. The power to create happiness! You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure.

Then - in the name of democracy - let us use that power - let us all unite. Let us fight for a new world - a decent world that will give men a chance to work - that will give youth a future and old age a security. By the promise of these things, brutes have risen to power. But they lie! They do not fulfil that promise. They never will!

Dictators free themselves but they enslave the people! Now let us fight to fulfil that promise! Let us fight to free the world - to do away with national barriers - to do away with greed, with hate and intolerance. Let us fight for a world of reason, a world where science and progress will lead to all men’s happiness. Soldiers! in the name of democracy, let us all unite!"

I might suggest that you google this speach and watch and listen to Charlie Chapman give it.

10/17/13 07:11 PM

#2416

Chuck,

The interesting thing about a subject like Global Warming is that there are lots of opinions. It is often hard to tell which is fact and which is fiction without hard data.

The IPCC report (I hyperlinked the summary in the previous post) is a compilation of the scientific data that has been meticulusly recorded over the last twenty years.

The summary of the report is 37 pages, but the last ten pages are graphs of various types of data. If you would like to see the factual information about global warming, you should take a look at those graphs. It will be enlightening.

10/17/13 10:54 PM

#2417

Thank you Marvin.

Not to change the subject, but have any of you ever been to Cambodia? I just found out that I might have an opportunity to go there in February 2014. If all works out I will be going with my son-in-law, who is a dentist, and with his dentist friend, for two weeks. They are going there to do free dental work for the underprivileged people in that country. At this point I do not know what part of the country we would be going to. I would be going along to assist in any way I can, but not doing any dental work. More details on what I would be doing will be coming out in the near future. So, if any of you have been to Cambodia I would appreciate any info. that might be helpful while I am in this country.

Thanks

10/19/13 02:01 PM

#2418

Chuck,

Last year I spent some time in southeast asia, not Cambodia, but Vietnam (east of Cambodia) and Thailand (west of Cambodia). When my daughter left Vietnam, her and her husband and two kids made a trip to Angkor Wat - the most common tourist destination in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a temple complex that was built in the 12th century and is still the largest religious monument in the world - it is about 200 miles north-north-west of the capital Phnom Penh.

If you have never been to that part of the world before it is going to be an interesting trip. You will get to feel what it is like to be tall, because everyone else will be pretty short. You will not see very many big people except for tourists.

Cambodia is very similar to Vietnam and has many people from Vietnam and China that live there. By American standards they are desperately poor - the average annual income is about $750.00 - so it is a pretty cheap place to visit. Most of the people make a living by farming. During my visit to Vietnam I was surprised to see that although many of the rural people had very little in the way of material things, they all seemed to be quite happy and were very close as communities. I assume that will be the case in Cambodia.

Be aware that you are not in the US. The rules are different, the flora and fauna are different and many of the modern conveniences you are accustom to will not be available.

Here is one of the little critters we ran across on a well traveled path at a temple. Besides these little guys there are lots of poisonous snakes (cobras, kraits, pit vipers, etc) and parasites (like malaria) that are not common in the US - so take the appropriate precautions.

Make sure you check with US State Department ( http://travel.state.gov) for any travel advisories before you go (You might want to get a tetanus shot and a hepatitis B vaccination as well) .

Also, it is a good idea to take some sort of water purifier (you will understand why when you get there). Coke and I took a First Need Trav-L-Pure for our month long visit. We used it religiously and did not have any problems. It is going to be hot and humid and you need to make sure you don't get dehydrated, so drink lots of water (we took some powdered Gator-Aide with us and it worked out quite well).

I hope you have a great time. I'm sure it will be the trip of a lifetime.

10/21/13 04:51 PM

#2419

Marvin,

Thanks for the info. I am not so sure about the idea of going, with all the snakes, bugs, diseases, and other critters that do not like people. Well, I will go anyway if all works out. I am sure that it is a matter of taking the necessary precautions....so long as I know what they would be. Thanks again.

10/21/13 06:19 PM

#2420

Chuck,

I don't mean to discourage you, just be aware. It would be a fabulous trip - one that you would always remember.

10/21/13 06:46 PM

#2421

Marvin, I read the ICPP cooked their books but I'm not trying to start a debate here, I think we need to have balance in life. Everyone has opinions and a side to their story, even if they are wrong and don't agree with me. This site needs to be friendly anyway.

"The times, they are a changin." Robert Zimmerman.

"The things we have in common, far exceed our differences." Sterling W. Sill.

"It is possible, you know, to serve ones God faithfully without loosing entirely ones human perspective. Now, if you'll excuse me, it's time for Sunday school." David Livingston. (of Stanley and Livingston)

Good invite Kate, my e-mail isn't going through to you to respond back, hope you read this.

I like your song choices Linda. Some aren't in 66-69 but should be. I wanted "Carry On" CSNY to be our theme song, but it's from 1970. Hey, should we get some Peter Max on the Bus? Like those Beatles walking.

Good Luck Chuck.

10/22/13 12:35 AM

#2422

Shauna Bona (Leetham)

Hi everyone, I can't believe another 5 years has gone by! I'm always ready for a party! I hope we can get a bunch of 69er's to come out to enjoy each other. I think I forgot about the meeting, I must be getting old. Hay Linda remember, Scraw!!!!!

10/22/13 09:11 AM

#2423

Oh, by the way Marvin, I liked the photos of the Fall.

We missed you Shauna, if you'd like we'll pick you up. We had it late so you could come, and we need you.

What was Scraw? Was it a 1969 swear word?

10/22/13 01:10 PM

#2424

Davis,

I never was good with numbers and years. Oh well, there's just to many, you were going to make me do homework there......

Shawna,

what? refresh my memory

reunion sounds fun, we'll be there!~~~~ L & D

10/22/13 01:30 PM

#2425

Daryl Tucker

Yes, Dave, as free spirited, free thinkers, we even created our own curse words back in 69. It's just more evidence that we are the most creative class to ever walk the halls of SHS. I hope everyone gets excited about getting together on the magic bus next year! It will be a total blast!

10/22/13 10:32 PM

#2426

Marvin, good discussion.

The bus idea for next year sounds fantastic. What a novel idea. Sometimes I wish I lived closer to you guys so I could easily attend some of your activities. Oh well.

I think that some of the words we came up with at school were old words, but were new to the halls of the highs school because the school was new and, because we were the second class to graduate from there.

Recently I was looking through all of my high school year books. Those sure were some good years. There were a lot of challenges, we had a lot of fun, we sure kept busy, and we created a lot of great memories. I really like to look at the posting from all of you. I don't know about you but sometimes I think back to those high school years and have mixed emotions about all of that being in the past..............just like when I go back to Mapleton and drive around. I have a lot of memories about that great little town. The town is not even close to what it was when we grew up. All that is left are the memories.

I am looking forward to riding that bus next summer.

Carol, congratulations on your mission to Japan. What great experiences you are having. Thanks for sharing.

10/24/13 05:14 PM

#2427

Debbie Lawrence (Clark)

Ok...if it is not too late here are my top 10.

lay lady lay

paint it black

black is black

nah nah hey hey kiss him goodbye

lola

time of the season

I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in

white rabbit

light my fire

sound of silence

Truth is, I really can't remember what my favorite songs were.

At the reunion there will be music, right?

10/24/13 05:17 PM

#2428

Debbie Lawrence (Clark)

P.S. David, don't give me a c- if I picked songs that are not in the time line.

I really wanted to list Layla as my all time favorite.

10/25/13 10:57 AM

#2429

Ok, Debbie, you missed 4 out of 12, but like Linda I'll give you an A because they all were performing during our day. Now I'm the song Nazi eh? In order of your songs they were released 69, 66, 67, 69, 70, 68, 67, 67, 66, 64, 70 and Layla 70, and the Micky Newbury song was released twice, 67 and 68, the second release, by the First Edition, was made famous about your condition. I think any song we played on and on from groups that formed our taste count, especially people like Dylan and Clapton. I didn't know the real name of the nah, nah song by Steam was Kiss him goodbye. Good call.

You and Larry are the winners of the song thing, you ought to be in charge of the Music on the Bus.

I'm making a haunted Bus with it now for Halloween, and no I'm not picking up kids with it.

We have a seat reserved for you Chuck.

10/25/13 01:07 PM

#2430

Davis, (since I wasn't so good in english either, I'll call you Davis since I spelled it wrong on my last post..

Oh well I never was good at tests. Debbie should help be in charge of the music, she is a time capsule when it comes to that!

Have fun on the halloween bus!

10/25/13 03:57 PM

#2431

Thanks Ninda.

10/25/13 04:36 PM

#2432

Shauna Bona (Leetham)

David where are you taking the bus on Halloween? do you need a spook to ride it??I love halloween because I can act as crazy as I am and no one will notice!! Come on you guys really Scraw or Skraw which ever you want to spell it, am i the only one that remembers people saying it the halls! Are worst swear words in those days, It meant Screw You! Maybe it was Scraw Dog that made it up,(Scott Straw),Who knows, Anybody, where did it come from.This is one I know I didn't make up!!! Chuck i don't dare write the things that were written in my yearbook! Whoever is reading this should post some of there funny things in there yearbooks! My nicknames where, Bones ,Little Bona, Twiggy, and Boner!

10/25/13 05:40 PM

#2433

Thats perfect Davis, Chris used to call me that when he was little....

Thanks Shawna for awakening my 69 swearing gene.

I used to be called sardine, scar bones, scar, scardeanie & blondie, oh the fun! My year books all got lost in a move. Debbie might have some good ones, I'll ask her.

10/27/13 05:17 PM

#2434