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Darrell Issa, SOPA Opponent and ‘Internet Defender’</a> provides an interesting look, not only at what stopped the SOPA legislation, but also how Washington deals with technology. Essentially they're behind the times, and for the few legislators who do have a grasp on current (or emerging) technologies political party is of little consequence.<br /><br /><blockquote>When the technology community rallied together in opposition of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), Rep. Issa was at the front lines of Congress fighting to kill the bill. And as a former electronics company CEO, he’s one of the few Congressman who seem to “get it” when it comes to technology (Fun fact: Rep. Issa lent his voice to the alarm system for the ultra-sleek Dodge Viper).<br /><hr><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The debate around SOPA and other technology bills doesn’t divide neatly along party lines. Do you think technology issues are, in a way, bipartisan?</span><br /><br />“Intellectual property and how we deal with that is always bipartisan … Sen. Wyden (D-Ore.) was particularly helpful in this entire debate, he brought his own version [of an intellectual property bill] to the Senate floor. [Rep. Jared] Polis [D-Colo.] was great to have as somebody else who knew the Internet and what it could do.”<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">You put the draft version of the OPEN Act online for the public to read and comment upon. Do you think that kind of transparency is the future of politics and technology?</span><br /><br />“I do believe it is the future. Congress has to be willing to fund it. The Madison project had to be done at an external site because that kind of interactive exchange isn’t allowed under the House’s firewall rule, so we went to an outside storage facility.<br /><br />“We don’t like to call the people who make the rules in the House and the Senate “Luddites,” but they’re pretty close. They’re very ultra-conservative on what (new technologies) they’re willing to adopt. Congress only went to Outlook Web a year ago — and it was still only a belt-and-suspenders type of access … our whole infrastructure is built around not getting hacked rather than getting access. <br /><br />“The technology systems in the House are quite archaic, and if you’re dealing with members that have been around for a long time, it’s harder to adopt new platforms than if you’re in the private sector and more comfortable with new platforms. A big part of the House’s bandwidth is actually used for an off-site redundancy, which duplicates every one of our sites for Outlook and all of our servers. We use so much bandwidth for that, I’m still fighting to get (Voice over IP) telephones installed in the House.”<br /></blockquote><hr><font size="-1"><br /> <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com">NH Web Development</a> - <a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com">Maine Toolmaker</a> - <a href="http://www.kanu.com">Kanu Shampoo</a> -<a href="http://www.ramblingweb.com">Rambling Web - Fun Blogging</a> - <a href="http://morepols.blogspot.com/">More Pols</a></font>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-25733126517358397112012-02-27T09:41:00.001-08:002012-02-27T09:42:32.195-08:00GoDaddy Falls FlatFrom Broad Side of the Barn Blog - <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com/Ditch-GoDaddy_b_6.html">Ditch GoDaddy</a><br /><br />"Yet my complaint about Godaddy is due to their customer service and business practices. I strongly recommend looking for another registrar like Network Solutions or NameCheap, because GoDaddy misleads its customers and bleeds money from them through their dubious practices. The most recent example I encountered is of a client who purchased a domain and email service believing they had also signed up for a hosting account. Technically they could 'host' their domain at GoDaddy, but it was a severely limited plan that only allowed for a canned page to be 'hosted' at Godaddy, which left them without the actual service they needed..."<br /><br />Read more - <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com/Ditch-GoDaddy_b_6.html">Ditch GoDaddy</a> at <a href="http://www.BroadSideofthebarn.com">NH Web Development</a> site, Broad Side of the Barn<hr><br /><font size="2pt"><a href="http://nh4mccain.blogspot.com/">In New Hampshire</a> <a href="http://broadstore.blogspot.com/">Broad Store</a> <a href="http://themccainsupporter.blogspot.com/">Supporter</a> <a href="http://bluecollarvoters.blogspot.com/">Blue Collar</a> <a href="http://whodoivotefor.blogspot.com/">Who Do I Vote For</a> <a href="http://mccainbloggerresources.blogspot.com/">Blogger Resource</a> <a href="http://morepols.blogspot.com/">More Pols</a> <a href="http://usindependent.blogspot.com/">US Independent</a> <a href="http://round-four.blogspot.com/">Round Four</a> <a href="http://circletheweb.blogspot.com/">Circle Web</a> <a href="http://linkedtheweb.blogspot.com/">Linked Web</a> <a href="http://ramblingweb.blogspot.com/">Rambling Web</a> <a href="http://mccainstates.blogspot.com/">McCain States</a> <a href="http://scienceless.blogspot.com/">Science Less</a> <a href="http://theonlinevolunteer.blogspot.com/">Online Volunteer</a> <a href="http://webinquiry.blogspot.com/">Web Inquiry</a> <a href="http://broadsideofthebarn.blogspot.com/"></a> <a href="http://battlegroundstates08.blogspot.com/">Battle Ground</a> <a href="http://purplepeoplevote.blogspot.com/">Purple People</a> <a href="http://indie-site.blogspot.com/">Indie Site</a> <a href="http://obamaindependents.blogspot.com/">Obama Independents</a> <a href="http://mccainindependents.blogspot.com/">American Independent</a> <a href="http://mccainindependent.blogspot.com/">Independent Blogger</a> <a href="http://changecandidate.blogspot.com/">Change Candidate</a> <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com/blog.asp">NH Web Blog</a></font>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-32007024258024579902012-02-25T17:39:00.000-08:002012-02-25T17:43:42.855-08:00Mobile InternetFrom Wikipedia - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML5">HTML5</a><br /><br />Following its immediate predecessors HTML 4.01 and XHTML 1.1, HTML5 is a response to the observation that the HTML and XHTML in common use on the World Wide Web are a mixture of features introduced by various specifications, along with those introduced by software products such as web browsers, those established by common practice, and the many syntax errors in existing web documents.[citation needed] It is also an attempt to define a single markup language that can be written in either HTML or XHTML syntax. It includes detailed processing models to encourage more interoperable implementations; it extends, improves and rationalises the markup available for documents, and introduces markup and application programming interfaces (APIs) for complex web applications.[3] For the same reasons, HTML5 is also a potential candidate for cross-platform mobile applications. Many features of HTML5 have been built with the consideration of being able to run on low-powered devices such as smartphones and tablets. In December 2011 research firm Strategy Analytics forecast sales of HTML5 compatible phones will top 1 billion in 2013.<br /><hr><font size="-1"><br /><a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com">NH Web</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/-Dr-Dog-Skin-Care-for-Dogs--Dog-Itch-Hot-Spot-Treatment_p_101.html">Dog Lotion</a> - <a href="http://www.kanu.com">Kanu Cosmetics</a> - <a href="http://www.beerdocent.com">Beer Docent</a> - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/doctordogdotcom">Dr. Dog</a> - <a href="http://greenum.info/">Greenum</a> - <a href="http://hotspottreatment.info/">Hot Spot Treatment</a> - <a href="http://broadsideofthebarn.com/whatwedo.html">Morrison Sites</a> - <a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com/">Maine Tool Maker</a> - <br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Oatmeal-Protein-Dog-Conditioner_p_757.html">Dog Conditioner</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Dog-Vehicle-Safety-Harness_p_382.html">Dog Safety Harness</a> - <a href="http://maine-toolroom.com/oboegouge.htm">Oboe Machine</a><br><br /></font>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-10548412100803241352012-02-03T08:24:00.000-08:002012-02-03T08:46:25.725-08:00Senior Dog Care"Caring for a senior pet often requires additional attention be given to health and safety issues. Frequently senior pets are more susceptible to health problems or injury than they were at a younger age. Mobility is also common issue with older pets...."<br /><br />For More Info From Dr. Dog - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/seniorpet.html">Senior Pet Care </a><br /><font size="-1"><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/hotspot.html">Dog Hot Spots</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/5-Meal-Auto-Pet-Feeder_p_113.html">Auto Pet Feeder</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/-Green-Um-Lawn-Tablets_p_531.html">Dog Green-um</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/-Lawn-Spot-Away_p_659.html">Lawn Spot Away</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/-Dr-Dog-Euca-Loba-Sensitive-Skin-Itch-Allergy-Shampoo_p_399.html">Dog Allergy Shampoo</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Paw-Wax-Paw-Protector_p_781.html">Dog Paw Wax</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Enteric-Coated-Aspirin_p_430.html">Dog Aspirin</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Cat-Dog-Ear-Wash-Anti-Itch-Cleaner_p_235.html">Cat Ear Cleaner</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/drdognewsletter/gas.html">Dog Gas</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Dog-Treat-Jar_p_379.html">Dog Treat Jar</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/coprophagia.html">Coprophagia</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/-Dr-Dog-Bug-NOut_p_397.html">Dog Bug Spray</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Arctic-Fleece-Dog-Boots_p_153.html">Fleece Dog Boots</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/No-Chew--Pet-Bandages_p_1196.html">Pet Bandages</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/-Dr-Dog-Skin-Care-for-Dogs--Dog-Itch-Hot-Spot-Treatment_p_101.html">Dog Lotion</a></font>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-57429883862964961912011-12-15T12:03:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:08:10.139-08:00Pet Links and More...Today's pet links and more...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com">Dog health care</a><br><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com//-Dr-Dog-Skin-Care-for-Dogs--Dog-Itch-Hot-Spot-Treatment_p_101.html">Dog skin </a><br><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/coprophagia.html">Dog coprophagia</a><br><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/arthritis.html">Canine arthritis</a><br><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Paw-Wax-Paw-Protector_p_781.html">Paw wax</a><br><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/hotspot.html">Dog hot spots</a><br><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Snuggie-for-Dogs_p_991.html">Dog snuggie</a><br><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com//-Dr-Dog-Euca-Loba-Sensitive-Skin-Itch-Allergy-Shampoo_p_399.html">Dog allergy shampoo</a><br><br /><a href="htp://www.broadsideofthebarn.com">Nh web</a><br><br /><a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com">Maine tool</a><br>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-70192708808340490272011-11-21T08:41:00.001-08:002011-11-21T08:41:39.163-08:00Pet Health Care Resources<p><br />Dr. Dog Health Care not only carries an range of pet health care products, they feature articles and information on common pet health issues. While itch care and hot spot treatments are often featured, Dr. Dog covers a range of care and training topics. Some of their favorites are listed below...</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/itch.html">Dog Itch</a></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/-Dr-Dog-Skin-Care-for-Dogs--Dog-Itch-Hot-Spot-Treatment_p_101.html">Dog Skin Care</a></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/hotspot.html">Dog Hot Spots</a></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/coprophagia.html">Dog Coprophagia</a></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/arthritis.html">Canine Arthritis</a></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/itch.html">Dog Itching</a></p>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-78365193679904321522010-11-23T13:22:00.001-08:002010-11-23T13:23:32.577-08:00WSJ Poll Shows Importance of Moderates and IndependentsPost election analysis often reveals itself as partisan spin. However, a WSJ/NBC poll shows the shift in voting from 2008 to 2010 came from moderate Democrats and Independents...<br /><br />From the WSJ <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/capital_journal.html">Democrats Try to Crack Mystery of the Missing Voters</a><br /><blockquote><br />A popular theory of this year's midterm election holds that Democrats took a shellacking in part because big chunks of the party's core liberal base, discouraged at the path of the Obama administration, stayed home rather than show up to vote as they did in 2008.<br /><br />It's an interesting narrative. It also doesn't appear to be entirely accurate.<br /><br />While it's correct that some key parts of the Democratic coalition—young voters and African-Americans among them—didn't perform as they did in 2008, evidence emerging as the dust settles from this month's election suggests the bigger hole in the side of the Democratic ship came from moderates in the political center who didn't show up. (Those absences were in addition to the wave of independent swing voters also from the center who, exit polls showed, turned out but switched their votes to the Republicans.)<br /><br />The case of the missing voters is important because how it is resolved will go a long way toward determining how Democrats respond to their midterm woes. If they conclude, as some argue, that the problem was an undermotivated liberal base, then the logical reaction would be a turn to the left and a staunch resistance to compromises with the Republicans who now control the House and hold expanded power in the Senate.</blockquote><br /><br /><hr><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Independent-Call-New-Hampshire/dp/0578016184">nh campaign</a> - <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com/">nh web services</a> - <a href="http://www.purplepeoplevote.com">independent</a> - <a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com">toolmaker</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/productInfo.aspx?productid=DDSCFD">dog skin</a> - <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BC-REP">acne breakout</a> - <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com">advanced skin care</a> - <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com/des.htm">web construction</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=ddec">dog ear wash</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-176805">pet mess</a> - 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The losses piled up even as shares of two components of the index, Home Depot Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc., rose more than 2 percent following improved earnings.<br /><br />Asian markets fell overnight after South Korea's central bank raised interest rates to curb growing inflation. There has been speculation in recent days that China will have to take similar steps soon.<br /><br />A report in the U.S. showed inflation at the wholesale level was smaller than predicted. The producer price index rose 0.4 percent last month, half of what economists' expected. The rise was due to a sharp increase in food and energy costs. Stripping out those volatile costs, prices fell 0.6 percent. The report backs up the Federal Reserve's view that inflation remains low because of sluggish growth.</blockquote><br /><br /><br /><hr><br /><a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com/2008/10/03/mccain-2005-reform-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac/">mccain regulatory reform</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-510734">dander remover</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-262112">puppy vitamins</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B5-03703">dog safety harness</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-408511">pet water pan</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=DDSCFD">dog skin</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=DDEC">dog ear wash</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-389307">pet hair magnet</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/productInfo.aspx?productid=DDEMS">dog skin shampoo</a> <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BC-REP">acne breakout</a> <a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com">toolmaker</a> <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com">NH Web</a> <a href="http://round-four.blogspot.com/">round four</a> <a href="http://mccainindependent.blogspot.com/">independent voters</a> <a href="http://circletheweb.blogspot.com/">Circle web</a> <a href="http://broadsideofthebarn.com/snowboard.htm">Snowboarding trials</a> <a href="http://broadsideofthebarn.com/hookers.htm">mother hookers</a> <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com">Revolutionary skin care</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-79932583623361477452010-11-15T09:18:00.001-08:002010-11-15T09:18:59.579-08:00Aung San Suu Kyi Freed This WeekendAung San Suu Kyi was freed this weekend after years of house arrest in Myanmar/Burma. This staunch advocate for democracy in Burma was asked by CNN about a way forward...<br /><br />from <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/11/15/myanmar.suu.kyi/index.html?hpt=T2">Suu Kyi calls for dialogue with Myanmar government</a><br /><blockquote><br />"We have to work together," she said. "That is the main message. Those inside the country have to work together and also those supporters outside."<br /><br />Suu Kyi had much the same message for her supporters Sunday, telling them in a speech, "I'm not going to be able to do it alone. You've got to do it with me. One person alone can't do anything as important as bringing change and democracy to a country."<br /><br />"We would like to form a network of people working for democracy," she told CNN Monday, and said she would like to open a dialogue with "those who are in a position to do something, to change the situation in Burma for the better."<br /><br />She said she has had no contact with Gen. Than Shwe, Myanmar's top military leader and head of state. Asked what she would say to him, she said, "I think what we are looking for is dialogue, so I'm not just thinking about what I have to say to him. I think what we have to think about is what we have to say to each other."</blockquote><br /><br /><hr><br /><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-606624">Paw Pad</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B5-39560">pet safe ice melt</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-510734">dander remover</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B4-0320">dog procollar</a> <a href="http://nh4mccain.blogspot.com/">NH Blogging</a> <a href="http://usindependent.blogspot.com/">U.S. Independent</a> <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BC-REP">clear stubborn acne</a> <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com">advanced skin care</a> <a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com">purple states</a> <a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com">moldmaking</a> <a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com/2008/07/28/political-cartoon-obama-and-the-media/">Obama Media</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-84449306443022040222010-11-13T08:01:00.000-08:002010-11-13T08:14:06.032-08:00Central Asia Institute ProjectsThe Central Asia Intitute is a remarkable organization providing education, and specifically focusing on <a href="http://www.ikat.org">girls education</a> in Pakistan and Afghanistan. On their website they list the following as just a part of what they have accomplished so far...<br /><br /><a href="https://www.ikat.org/projects/">Education Projects</a><br /><br /><blockquote>Education<br />145 schools fully or partially supported<br />1200+ fully or partially supported teachers<br />School library projects<br />824 graduates from Porter Training Program<br />Teacher Training Workshops<br />64,000 students educated, including 52,000 girls</blockquote><br /><br />The books written by Greg Mortenson - <a href="https://www.ikat.org/gregs-books/">'Three Cups of Tea'</a> and <a href="https://www.ikat.org/gregs-books/">'From Stones to Schools'</a> follow the establishment and activities of the CAI. They wonderful books that will make you feel good about the generous spirit of so many people in Asia and America alike.<hr><br /><br /><a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com/mrepair.htm">mold repair</a> - <a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com">purple states</a> - <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com">nh web</a> - <a href="http://obamaindependent.blogspot.com/">voter resource</a> - <a href="http://ramblingweb.blogspot.com/">Rambling</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-63859550816947940122010-11-11T08:21:00.001-08:002010-11-11T08:21:21.973-08:00Energy Policy Demands ChangeExcerpt from Purple People Vote for Moderate and <a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com">Independent Voters</a><br /><br /><blockquote>The elections are over, the House is controlled by Republicans and the Democrats no longer have a super-majority in the Senate. So the question now is, ‘Can they work together?’ Only time will tell.<br /><br />However, there is one issue (at least) that lends itself to bipartisan compromise – Energy. There are all sorts of good reasons to want a substantive energy policy. In fact there are so many reasons for addressing energy policy that Republicans and Democrats don’t have to be motivated by the same rationale…<br /><br />The socio-political rationale: We purchase much of our oil from dangerous and volatile regions of the world that often don’t like the U.S. very much.<br /><br />Environmental rationale: Energy derived from fossil fuels is not good for the environment.<br /><br />Supply rationale: Some day we will run out of oil and coal.<br /><br />Economic rationale: High energy costs and fluctuating energy costs negatively impact the economy in numerous ways...</blockquote><br /><br />Continue reading <a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com/2010/11/10/will-congress-have-the-backbone-to-address-energy/" target="blank">Will Congress Have the Backbone to Address Energy?</a><hr><br /><br />Links: <a href="https://www.ikat.org/about-cai/">Girls Education</a> - <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com">NH Web</a> - <a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com">Maine Tool</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/drdognewsletter/lickgranuloma.html">Lick Granuloma</a> - <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BC-REP">Spot Treat Pimples</a> - <a href="https://www.ikat.org">Central Asia</a> - <a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com/bassoonprofiler.htm">Bassoon Reed Making</a> - <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BC-LID">Fast Acting Topical Anesthetic</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-176805">Pet Mess</a> - <a href="http://mccainindependents.blogspot.com/">Independents Blog</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-5055392263128012272010-11-01T10:10:00.001-07:002010-11-01T10:10:57.159-07:00A Couple Skin SitesA couple quality sites that have dramatically different product offerings are <a href="http://www.doctordog.com">Dr. Dog Pet Health Care</a> and <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com">BioScriptives Skin Care</a>. <a href="http://www.doctordog.com">Dr. Dog</a> provides pet care information and pet products with a focus on pet skin care. <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com">BioScriptives Skin Care</a> focuses on the most advanced technology to deliver top of the line skin care products that include treatments for acne, rosacea, and more. Completely different sites, both are worth viewing. Here are a few of their top pages and products...<p><a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BC-REP" target="blank">Pimply</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BC-REP" target="blank">Spot Treat Pimples</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BC-REP" target="blank">Fight Zits</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com" target="blank">Therapeutic Skin Care</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/rosaceapr10410.html" target="blank">Rosacea Light Treatments</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BC-ALO" target="blank">Advanced Healing Cream</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-860336">dog safe aspirin</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-532372">clear dogs eye</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/category.aspx?categoryID=205">dog paw care</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-606641">cat skin care</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=WATS-BU">dog support</a></p>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-61939245951374064602010-10-25T12:58:00.000-07:002010-10-25T12:59:24.161-07:00Enter Title HereThe web is full of sites and pages worthy of viewing of those intended for pets, people, pols, and more. These featured sites are worth a click.<br /><br /><a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com">Independent Thinker</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/productInfo.aspx?productid=DDSCFD">hot spots dogs</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/arthritis.html">canine arthtitis</a> <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BC-REP">Stop Acne Breakouts</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=MC-SRU1">stool repel um</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-052155">dog gas</a> <a href="http://www.dogpawcare.info/cracked.html">cracked paw pads</a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-676578">catnip mice</a><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B3-635">puppy treat</a> <a href="http://www.mccainsupporter.com">McCain supporter</a> <a href="http://localrepublicans.blogspot.com/">Local Republicans</a> <a href="http://circletheweb.blogspot.com/">Circle web</a> <a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com/2010/09/26/purple-shift/">purple shift</a> <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com/">Broad Side</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Independent-Call-New-Hampshire/dp/0578016184">New Hampshire Independent</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-52295635196649448472010-02-04T11:28:00.001-08:002010-02-04T11:28:33.061-08:00Senate Reallignment Surprisingly PossiblePresident Obama and Vice President Biden both come from very blue Democrat states, yet the seats they vacated upon entering the executive branch are leaning towards the Republican candidates in the latest polls. While Republicans are expected to pick up seats at the midterm elections some are now questioning whether they take control outright in what would a political shocker. CBS reports <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2010/02/03/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry6171430.shtml" target="blank">GOP Eyes 2010 Senate Takeover</a><br /><br /><blockquote>Beyond Illinois and Indiana, Democratically-held Senate seats in Pennsylvania, Colorado, Arkansas and Nevada -- where Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid faces a tough race -- could be very competitive, according to Salvanto's analysis.<br /><br />Republicans cheered when North Dakota Democrat Byron Dorgan announced his surprise retirement, giving Republicans a good chance for another pick up. It was also good news for the GOP when Vice President Joe Biden's son Beau announced he would not run for his father's old Senate seat, leaving Republican Rep. Mike Castle the best-positioned candidate to win in Delaware. Democrats are now backingNew Castle County Executive Chris Coons to run against Castle.<br /><br />"I predict to you that Chris Coons is going to surprise the devil out of them," Joe Biden told MSNBC. Castle, however, soundly beat Coons in the most recent polls, the Hill reports.</blockquote><hr><br /><a href="http://www.mccainsupporter.com/2010/02/presidents-and-vice-presidents-senate.html">President's and Vice President's Senate Seats Could Both Be Picked Off By Republicans</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-45939171106272211592010-02-04T10:04:00.000-08:002010-02-04T10:05:15.950-08:00Changing teh Illinois Senate SeatExcerpt from the NYT <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/04/us/04illinois.html?hp" target="blank">Illinois Senate Race Worries Democrats Anew</a><br /><br /><blockquote>CHICAGO — Alexi Giannoulias, the treasurer of Illinois and a basketball-playing friend of President Obama’s, won the Democratic primary here on Tuesday for the Senate seat once held by Mr. Obama. But his victory was hardly the free throw some had expected, setting off a new round of worrying among Democrats that the reliably Democratic seat might be picked off by Republicans in November.<br />Skip to next paragraph<br />Related<br />In an Illinois Primary Race, Victory Is Self-Declared (February 4, 2010)<br /><br />With four others on the ballot, Mr. Giannoulias won 39 percent of the Democratic vote, or, as Republicans preferred to describe it on Wednesday, lost 61 percent of it. A little-known former federal prosecutor who had never run for office, David Hoffman, came within six percentage points of Mr. Giannoulias.<br /><br />With much on the line here, including the symbolism of the president’s home state possibly slipping away, some Democrats were concerned that the party had played into the game plan of the Republicans, who chose Representative Mark Steven Kirk, a centrist-leaning suburbanite who hopes to appeal to the state’s independent voters and even some moderate Democrats.<br /><br />Already Wednesday morning, the National Republican Senatorial Committee had issued a Web video mocking Mr. Giannoulias, 33, for what it described as questionable loans made by his family’s bank, his ties to Rod R. Blagojevich, the indicted former governor of Illinois, and more.<br /><br />“Is this change we can believe in?” the video asks.<br /><br />Mr. Obama called Mr. Giannoulias to congratulate him on his victory, aides said, but despite the friendship, the White House indicated in the past that it had reservations about his candidacy. At one point, White House officials tried without success to recruit another Democrat, Lisa Madigan, the state attorney general, even after Mr. Giannoulias had made his aspirations clear.<br /><br />Mr. Obama, who endorsed no one in the primary, has pledged to party officials to do what he can to help keep the seat in Democratic hands. But aides said the president would invest his time and efforts in races across the country and not necessarily devote more attention to the contest for his former seat.</blockquote><hr><a href="http://www.mccainsupporter.com/2010/02/white-house-worried-about-senate-race.html">White House Worried About Senate Race in Illinois</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-32831012733962575442010-02-03T18:02:00.001-08:002010-02-03T18:02:56.006-08:00Alexi Giannoulias<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eocJHtBVLyI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eocJHtBVLyI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eocJHtBVLyI">Alexi Giannoulias</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-48518749581226324352009-12-16T19:05:00.001-08:002009-12-16T19:05:58.578-08:00Sheridan Folger for North East Regional Delegate Patriot Caucus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nsXvCpBf67A/SymePUv-HqI/AAAAAAAABLw/FqRrx4wdz48/s1600-h/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 164px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nsXvCpBf67A/SymePUv-HqI/AAAAAAAABLw/FqRrx4wdz48/s320/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416034012994870946" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><h2><em>Fellow Patriots,</em><br /></h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you haven't yet heard about </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" title="http://patriotcaucus.pbworks.com/" href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=210466040881&h=590f932283bfae8cf28d9ef9e211c87a&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpatriotcaucus.pbworks.com%2F" target="_blank">The Patriot Caucus</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, you should go</span><br /><h2><em>check it out as soon as possible. The event, scheduled for April 16-18 2010 in Valley Forge, promises to bring a fresh way of building unity and collaboration<br />within the liberty movement.</em></h2><br /><h2><em>The national infrastructure of The Patriot Caucus is not going to be self appointed. In fact it won't be appointed at all! Instead, the infrastructure is elected.</em></h2><br /><h2><em>I'm running for North East Regional Delegate in The Patriot Caucus. But in order to get my name on the ballot in Valley Forge, I need 150 "endorsements" or votes as they're called.</em></h2><strong><u>I want 1000!</u></strong><br /><br /><h2><em>If you have a minute, please <a title="https://patriotcaucus.pbworks.com/Sheridan-Folger" href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=210466040881&h=50ee51d3e951a40d4769c663aa9078e8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpatriotcaucus.pbworks.com%2FSheridan-Folger" target="_blank">visit my page</a> on The Patriot Caucus and consider supporting my run for North East Regional Delegate. All you need to do to support me is leave a comment on the site.</em></h2>Please Join the <a title="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sheridan-Folger/37858469599" href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=210466040881&h=4441315ba21fbf2d552a042aef07bb8a&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2FSheridan-Folger%2F37858469599" target="_blank">Official Facebook Page</a> and <a title="http://twitter.com/sheridanfolger" href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=210466040881&h=94cbc7e037325487455e8dfbf698f09b&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsheridanfolger" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!<h2><em>Your help on this would be greatly<br />appreciated!</em></h2><br /><h2><em><em><a href="https://patriotcaucus.pbworks.com/Sheridan-Folger"><em><em>CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT ME</em></em></a></em></em></h2>Please Join the <a title="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sheridan-Folger/37858469599" href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=210466040881&h=4441315ba21fbf2d552a042aef07bb8a&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2FSheridan-Folger%2F37858469599" target="_blank">Official Facebook Page</a> and <a title="http://twitter.com/sheridanfolger" href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=210466040881&h=94cbc7e037325487455e8dfbf698f09b&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsheridanfolger" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!<br /><br /><br /><h2><em>For Liberty & Sovereignty,<br />-Sheridan Folger</em></h2><br /><br /><p><strong>The Patriot Caucus</strong></p> <p>The purpose of the Patriot Caucus is to directly address each of the shortfalls facing our nation.<br /></p> <p>-Leadership<br />-Unity<br />-Electoral Victory</p> <p>Before we get in to what the Patriot Caucus is, let’s make sure we know what it isn’t.</p> <p>The Patriot Caucus is <strong>NOT</strong> an effort to replace any organization. It is not an effort to duplicate any plans and it is not in place to try to be the “mega group” of the movement.</p> <p>The Patriot Caucus is <strong>NOT</strong> a political party, nor does it support or endorse a political party. And the effort is certainly not an effort to back third party movements. In fact, the Patriot Caucus will strive to be as “party blind” as possible with its political activism.</p> <p><strong>So what is it?</strong></p> <p>The Patriot Caucus is a peer powered entity being put in place to facilitate an environment of mass collaboration and communication within the liberty movement.</p> <p>Every leadership position within the national structure will be an elected position. Each of these leadership positions will function as a “delegate” for a district, state or region.</p> <p>Unlike a political party or existing organization, delegates within the Patriot Caucus exist to build bridges of communication between liberty minded groups and activist hubs. This is to be done with the following action items in play:</p> <p>-Create a coherent, organized, state based directory of liberty minded coalitions, groups, orgs, think tanks, candidates and more<br />-Host conference calls and meetings with group leaders and movement organizers across districts and states<br />-Set up training events in districts and states (with involvement of groups and orgs)<br />-Collaborate with state and national communications teams to help market and promote events/efforts of existing groups, coalitions and orgs<br />-Work to ensure less duplication of efforts occurs<br />-Collaborate with delegates of other states for potential of unified efforts across state borders</p> <p>And much, MUCH more!</p> <p>As you can see, Patriot Caucus delegates are not in place to lead organizations. They are, instead, in place to help create unity and collaboration amongst existing groups and orgs. And to take it a step further… help promote and market efforts/events of existing groups and orgs.</p> <p>The electoral system of the Patriot Caucus is in place to ensure that the structure is not self appointed or partisan in any way. Instead of having individuals self appoint or be appointed, the patriot Caucus creates an environment where states elect their own delegates. And those delegates elect national leadership teams.</p> <p><strong>This all sounds very ambitious… is it really possible to pull off?</strong></p> <p>When we first starting debating this idea, we were reminded of the challenges presented to General George Washington back in the late 1700’s. His army was broken into segments, was untrained, wasn’t properly communicating, wasn’t operating with proper resources, and major parts of the army were not supporting each other.</p> <p>During the winter of 1777-78, Washington set up camp in Valley Forge and began doing what was believed by many to be impossible.</p> <p>He regrouped, rebuilt, and eventually… reclaimed.</p> <p>Is the Patriot Caucus possible? Absolutely.</p> <p><strong>Valley Forge, PA</strong></p> <p>To take this effort even further, we’ve booked a large venue in Valley Forge for the weekend of April 16-18 of 2010.</p> <p>On April 16-18, 2010, we will convene for the first annual meeting of the Patriot Caucus in Valley Forge, PA. </p> <p>There will be no charge for attending the three day event, but there will be a credentialing process. Each state will have a specific number of reserved seats to ensure a voting block for every state in the union.</p> <p>On April 15th, we will make a move on Washington D.C. for one final warning. One final statement to Congress. One final plea for a reversal.</p> <p>After the nationwide Tax Day Tea Party, the Patriot Caucus convenes for three days of meetings, panels, training sessions and more.</p> <p>When we leave Valley Forge on April 19th, we leave prepared to do what is necessary to remove power hungry thugs from Congress and Senate.</p> <p>This is our government. This is our country. This is our time.</p> <p>Stay tuned for the public launch of the Patriot Caucus. A website is in the works. Free registration and a nominating process will roll out before the end of 2009.</p> <p>There is a temporary “planning committee” in place that consists of nine tea party organizers. This committee will serve as the foundational leadership until April 18th, the day the full national infrastructure is voted for and approved to take over the Patriot Caucus.</p> <p>Please <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Patriot-Caucus/223434741336">join the Facebook Page</a> and keep an eye out for the next announcement.</p> <p>For Liberty,<br />-The Patriot Caucus planning committee</p><br /><h2><em><em>If you have a minute, please <a title="https://patriotcaucus.pbworks.com/Sheridan-Folger" href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=210466040881&h=50ee51d3e951a40d4769c663aa9078e8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpatriotcaucus.pbworks.com%2FSheridan-Folger" target="_blank">visit my page</a> on The Patriot Caucus and consider supporting my run for North East Regional Delegate.</em></em></h2>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-75095943845374757122009-09-14T13:33:00.000-07:002009-09-14T13:34:41.858-07:00BustedThe Baltimore office of ACORN gives tax advice to two people posing as a pimp and a prostitute who say they want to import underage teenagers from El Salvidor to work in the States as prostitutes. ACORN receives federal funding and has had numerous run-ins with the law usually regarding voter fraud. This however is a new low, at best these ACORN employees are condoning the human trafficking of underage girls, and in reality are likely breaking numerous laws. <br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/He1PbWM4s20&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/He1PbWM4s20&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />Note: Except for when ACORN received government funding, I've posted very little about ACORN post-election. The public had their chance to learn about ACORN if they wished, they made their decision, voted, done deal, the race is over. However, this is insane. Democrats have to step to the plate, and renounce this. I in no way think that candidates aided by ACORN or any rationale human with any semblance of a moral compass thinks that human trafficking is acceptable. However, this is an example of an organization not just acting questionably, but this is evidence that ACORN has completely gone of the rails. Any politician to weak to stand up against ACORN will now be tying themselves to an organization that condoned prostitution and indirectly promoted human trafficking. <hr><br /><a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/09/10/acorn-condones-prostitution/">ACORN Condones Prostitution</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-88331591734634386462009-08-21T08:24:00.001-07:002009-08-21T08:25:40.533-07:00Whole Foods CEO Under Fire<p>Whole Foods is facing a boycott because its CEO John Mackey wrote an Op-ed in the Wall Street Journal opposing government run health care. Mackey's thoughtful article gave eight ideas for health care reform, and is not anywhere near what most rationale people consider provocative or radical. On the contrary, he is one of few public figures to put together a clear, concise, well-reasoned approach to health care reform. For his trouble he's being boycotted by those on the far left who can not accept that not everyone shares their point of view. The WSJ article is definitely worth a read for anyone interested in health care reform...</p><p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574342170072865070.html">The Whole Foods Alternative to ObamaCare</a> - Eight things we can do to improve health care without adding to the deficit.</p><p>The following excerpt <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,540922,00.html">Food Fight Over Health Care</a>, from a transcript of On the Record with Greta Vansusteren, also illustrates that Mackey is good person who does right by his employees, and is absurdly being targeted for vocalizing his opinion on health care reform. Hopefully those who see the injustice in this will counter the boycott by stopping by a Whole Foods store and picking up some groceries.</p><blockquote>BRIAN SULLIVAN, FOX BUSINESS NETWORK: The irony of this story, Greta, is that if John Mackey, who is the CEO of Whole Food who has been running the company, started the company in Austin Texas about 30 years ago, if he had positioned what he positioned in "The Journal" when we were not considering health care, this would have been considered radical reform. He said here are eight ideas as a successful CEO that I have, including tort reform, allowing insurers cross state lines, self-directed ideas. And yet he is vilified by some of the more liberal followers out there of the president's plan. They are, as you said, waging war against Whole Foods, 18,000 on Facebook in a boycott. There is Web page set up. And they are calling him, get this, Greta, a right-wing zealot. VAN SUSTEREN: This CEO of Whole Foods, in 2007, he said he had enough money to live comfortably, so in 2007 he cut his salary down to $1 a year, and he donated all of the proceeds from his stock option to charity. This does not sound like a guy who wants to stick it to the poor when it comes to health care. He had a different idea, and that was what was in the "Wall Street Journal." SULLIVAN: He is a self-described libertarian. And I do not know if that was angered some people. Not only was he taking $1, but he pushed this through, Greta, a $100,000 need-based fund for Whole Foods workers. They offer domestic partners same sex benefits at Whole Foods. Heretofore this has been considered a relatively progressive company. Now he comes out and says the government-run plan is not the way to go. And he is absolutely being slaughtered on the left side of the blogosphere.</blockquote><hr /><p><a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/08/20/a-misguided-boycott-of-whole-foods/">A Misguided Boycott Of Whole Foods</a></p>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-52795858859196605642009-07-30T12:39:00.001-07:002009-07-30T12:39:51.193-07:00An Indepedent CallMy latest book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Independent-Call-New-Hampshire/dp/0578016184/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1248793058&sr=8-12">An Independent Call</a>, is now available at Amazon.com. <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com">An Indpendent Call - From New Hampshire On</a> recounts the experience of a wary Independent slowly being won over by the McCain campaign during the primary process, and eventually becoming a campaign volunteer and credentialed blogger. This book relates stories of political craziness from the primaries through the general election, shedding light on the opportunities and experiences provided to those who volunteer. A mix of good humor and political opinion from the middle.<br /><br />Rockingham NH County Commissioner, Maureen Barrows, recommends An Independent Call stating that it is, "A must read for anyone interested in the day to day life of a volunteer in a political campaign...attention to detail is brilliant." --Maureen Barrows<br /><br />-<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Independent-Call-New-Hampshire/dp/0578016184/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1248793058&sr=8-12">Katherine Morrison</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-59614804743830508932009-06-26T10:41:00.001-07:002009-06-26T10:41:46.940-07:00Free Iran Recap - Freedom Via Internet<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Since the election in Iran on the 12th of June, information about the protests and brutal government crackdowns has flowed in via the internet, particularly social media sites, and specifically Twitter. Twitter was the first place to provide information about the protests as the media largely missed the story in the beginning. Now the flow of information out of Iran has slowed due to massive arrests and violent government oppression. Along with the slowing of information, the main stream media's attention has been diverted. Yet this remains a topic that deserves continued public attention. People are fighting for their freedom under unimaginable conditions.<br /><br />Here is a recap of some of the videos, stories, and information that has come out of Iran along with the role technology has played...<br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/24/total-oppression-versus-open-communication-in-iran-iranelection/'>Total Oppression Versus Open Communication in Iran</a><br /><blockquote>In an early show of force students were beaten in their dorm rooms, and their rooms were trashed, computers and the like destroyed. Angered by the brutal beat downs, many professors at Tehran University protested by resigning. Hospital workers who treated the students, also disgusted by the government’s brutality, went on strike the following day to protest the students’ treatment.<br /><br />Foreign media was banned, journalists have been jailed. Due to the crackdown, citizen journalism virtually the only way the story is getting to the rest of the world.<br /><br />Iranian government claims that death of Neda was staged by the opposition. They prevent any form of public mourning for both Neda and the many others killed in the protests.<br /><br />Soccer Team Members who wore green armbands during a game are permanently banned from the sport.<br /><br />British representatives expelled from the country.<br /><br />Special courts established for trying arrested protesters.<br /><br />Mass show of force and violent suppression of peaceful protests continue.</blockquote><br /><strong>Videos:</strong> The first video shows the death of Neda a young Iranian woman who has come to symbolize the Free Iran movement. She was shot while simply watching the protests, and reportedly died by her father's side. Be warned that the first two videos are very graphic and disturbing. The third video, while somewhat less graphic, but is also quite disturbing.<br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/20/very-graphic-young-lady-dies-on-streets-of-iran-iranelection/'>*VERY GRAPHIC* Young Lady Dies on Streets of Iran</a><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/24/very-graphic-video-of-iran-protests-and-man-badly-beaten/'>*Very Graphic* Video of Iran Protests and Man Badly Beaten</a><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/20/shooting-of-iranian-students-caught-on-camera-iranelection/'>Shooting of Iranian Students Caught on Camera</a><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/24/video-massive-show-of-force-on-streets-of-iran-iranelection/'>Massive Show of Force on Streets of Iran</a><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/21/video-of-voter-fraud-in-the-iranian-election-iranelection'>Video of voter fraud in Iranian Election</a><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/20/june-20-iran-protesters-face-off-with-police/'>June 20 Iran Protesters Face Off with Police</a><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/20/crowds-during-june-20th-protests-iranelection/'>Crowds During June 20th Protests</a><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/20/riot-police-attack-protesters-in-iran/'>Riot Police Attack Protesters in Iran</a><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/15/video-showing-scope-of-iranian-protests/'>Video Showing Scope of Iranian Protests</a><br /><br /><strong>This Week's Articles:</strong><br /><br />This week a violent beat down of protesters was under reported as the flow of information slows. CNN and the AP both had reports on this brutality...<br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/24/ap-reports-iran-security-forces-again-beat-down-the-opposition-protesters-iranelection/'>AP Reports Iran Security Forces Again Beat Down the Opposition Protesters</a><br /><br />Distraught woman describes the brutality to CNN, <a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/24/reports-of-brutal-crackdown-in-iran/'>Reports of Brutal Crackdown In Iran</a><br /><br /><strong>Article's Prior to the June 20th Protests</strong><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/19/concern-about-khamenei%E2%80%99s-statements-iranelection/'>Concern About Khamenei’s Statements</a><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/18/arrests-and-protest-continue-in-iran-iranelection/'>Arrests and Protests Continue in Iran</a><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/17/americans-practicle-support-of-a-free-iran-iranelection/'>American’s Practical Support of A Free Iran</a><br /><br /><strong>Articles About the Role of the Internet in post-Election Iran</strong><br /><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/17/twitter-changing-the-playing-field-in-iran-and-for-totalitarianism/'>Twitter Changing the Playing Field In Iran and For Totalitarianism</a><br /><blockquote>One of my first thoughts on seeing Twitter being used by Iranians following their elections was, ‘Imagine if they had Twitter during Tienanmen Square.’ Totalitarian regimes historically thrive, in large measure, by controlling the media and modes of communication. Would be protesters become isolated. Government propaganda simply spins any protest or event into something that reflects well on the regime in power.</blockquote><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/15/following-iran-elections-on-twitter-a-lesson-in-freedom-and-technology-iranelection-iran9-iranians-tehran/'>Following Iran Elections on Twitter – A Lesson in Freedom and Technology</a><br /><blockquote><strong>Google Farsi - English Traslator:</strong> Google launches <a href='http://translate.google.com/?sl=fa&tl=en#'>Farsi - English translator</a> Thursday night/Friday morning. A hugely helpful tool that aids communication, and understanding of news directly from Iran.<br /><br /><strong>Cable and Network News relying on Twitter:</strong> Saturday the 20th, with a government imposed blackout of foreign media CNN and others have to rely on citizen journalists along with Twitter and other social media sites to gather news. Protests are scheduled even though Ayatola Khamenei has made statements that suggest a possibly violent crackdown on protesters. Reports of tear gas used and armed police barricades used to disperse crowds.<br /><br />Students Shot on Camera: A tweet linked to this video of <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmmixxfKggk'>Iranian students being shot</a><br /><br />A <a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/20/very-graphic-young-lady-dies-on-streets-of-iran-iranelection/'>graphic YouTube video of a woman's death (Neda)</a> becomes a symbol of the movement. Trending topic on Twitter is #Neda as references to the video, and her life show how moved people were by her tragic death.<br /><strong><br />Mousavi Facebook post:</strong> Through a post on Facebook it has been reported that Mir-Hossein Mousavi has stated that he is "ready for martyrdom."<br /><br /><strong>Embassies Take Wounded Iranians:</strong> Word spreads quickly on June 20th that many European embassies are taking care of wounded Iranians. These embassies along with their address/directions were also diseminated through Twitter. The safety of the hospitals is in question, and the Canadian embassy is pressured (via use of Twitter) to open its embassy too, yet embassy remained closed on Saturday.</blockquote><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/14/iran-elections-and-the-internet/'>Iran Elections and the Internet</a><br /><blockquote>An interesting subplot to the Iranian elections is that the internet is providing people more information than major news networks...<a href='http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/dear_cnn_please_check_twitter_for_news_about_iran.php'>Dear CNN, Please Check Twitter for News About Iran</a></blockquote><a href='http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs119.snc1/4868_198552000530_851205530_7457372_8158796_n.jpg'><img height='467' width='323' class='alignnone' title='Woman Flips Off Ahmadinejad' src='http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs119.snc1/4868_198552000530_851205530_7457372_8158796_n.jpg' alt=''/></a><br /><hr/>Since writing about the <a href='http://broadsideofthebarn.com/irantwitter.htm'>Twitter Effect in Iran</a>, and the role of the Internet as a whole, I have also been interviewed on radio and TV. For more info on appearances, please visit the <a href='http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com'>Broad Side of the Barn</a>.<br/><br/><div class='zemanta-pixie'><img src='http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=bb5fa65a-b983-8c28-910d-758f5b79c8f5' class='zemanta-pixie-img'/></div></div>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641422894980405341.post-56381814871718094802009-06-17T20:48:00.001-07:002009-06-17T20:48:09.669-07:00Twitter, Iran, and Cracking the Totalitarian Model<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>One of my first thoughts on seeing Twitter being used by Iranians following their elections was, 'Imagine if they had Twitter during Tienanmen Square.' Totalitarian regimes historically thrive, in large measure, by controlling the media and modes of communication. Would be protesters become isolated. Government propaganda simply spins any protest or event into something that reflects well on the regime in power.<br /><br />Yet now there is Twitter, other social networks, and the internet at large. It's wise for Tweeters and others to understand that the deck is still stacked against those protesting the election. The Iranian government still controls the media, and in a textbook totalitarian move they have banned foreign press. While members of the Twitter community have set up proxy servers for people in Iran to use, the government has shut down known internet connections, which means that in all likelihood a large majority of Iranians are only hearing the official government version of events.<br /><br />Yet protests continue and news spreads in large part due to Twitter and the internet. This is not something past totalitarian regimes have had to deal with. There are enough Iranians using Twitter (or other forms of communication) to organize that protests continue. The government has not been able to implement complete control. Hopefully those watching, participating, and following #iranelection on Twitter recognize that there is a definite possibility that this ends very badly as totalitarian regimes are also brutal. The reality is that what results from this is wholly a guess, but it changes the playing field and gives voice to those who previously had none. Person to person communication tools change the dynamic shifting, at least some of the power to the people, and puts a crack in structure of totalitarianism.<br /><br /><img height='194' width='300' alt='tienneman' src='http://purplepeoplevote.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/tienneman.jpg' title='tienneman' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-1605'/><br /><br /><img height='447' width='314' alt='ter copy' src='http://purplepeoplevote.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/ter-copy.jpg' title='ter copy' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-1585'/><hr/><br /><a href='http://purplepeoplevote.com/2009/06/17/twitter-changing-the-playing-field-in-iran-and-for-totalitarianism/'>Twitter Changing the Playing Field In Iran and For Totalitarianism</a><br/><br/><div class='zemanta-pixie'><img src='http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=be48873c-05af-888e-b482-afed8f7ca5df' class='zemanta-pixie-img'/></div></div>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0