Updates 2/20/13

Hello everyone.


Chuck has sent in a few links for us today.


-- This movie is titled "ReGeneration," and Chuck was quite insistent that I not only share this, but watch it myself. I know what I'll be doing this Saturday! The movie is about people coming into the adult world today, and facing the endless struggle of finding a place in a struggling planet.

http://www.movie2k.to/ReGeneration-watch-movie-1761216.html



-- When it comes to Climate Change, we know that most people (and scientists) believe it is happening. So how is it that Climate Change Deniers keep getting center stage? It turns out that they have a veritable ton of help, in the form of millions of dollars coming in from the conservative and secretive Donors Trust.

http://www.democracynow.org/2013/2/19/the_atm_for_climate_denial_secretive



-- The nationwide strike in India is spreading across the country, with shops, schools, and government offices shutting down as people protest rising prices, expensive fuel, and the planned economic reforms the government will be implementing.

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2012/09/201292005144775438.html



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Update 2/18/13

Hello everyone.


The largest climate march in history happened this weekend, and Chuck has sent in several links for you to see what went on.


The first link is a petition to President Obama to move forward with climate action. The rest of the links are photos from the events, and they are definitely worth looking at.

http://act.350.org/letter/Obama_ForwardonClimate/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/350org/sets/72157632781032097/

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/539375_10102366262712373_1520594399_n.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151421004337708&set=a.136077452707.110998.12185972707&type=1&theater


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Updates 2/17/13

Hello everyone.


I have two bits of news for you today. The first is from Chuck.


-- [Chuck] Today, people from across the country are gathering on the National Mall to stand against the Keystone XL pipeline. You can pledge to stand against it too.

http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/455/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=11912&tag=%5bN18taf%5d



-- Occupy LA has several news stations after them for postings on their Facebook page that appear to support alleged cop-killer Christopher Dorner. Dorner was killed, although it is unknown how or by whom, in a cabin surrounded by police, which burned dramatically on television. Check out the story.

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/02/14/occupy-la-claims-dorner-assassinated-for-trying-to-expose-lapd-corruption/



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Update 2/15/13

Hello everyone.


I meant to post this earlier, but my internet was being spotty. I had physical therapy today, and I believe I am finally on the road to recovery. Thanks for all the well-wishes!


In case you haven't heard, two major events happened today. The first was that an asteroid passed over Earth less than 20,000 miles above the surface. That seems like a lot until you realize that the Moon is actually over 200,000 miles away from Earth. The second event is related to the first, and you have probably already heard about it. A meteorite fell to Earth in Russia, causing a crater and injuries to over 1200 people.

The first link talks about the relation between the two events (freakily, there apparently isn't any.) The next link discusses the Russian meteorite in detail, and even includes video of the freak incident.

http://lightyears.blogs.cnn.com/2013/02/15/asteroid-and-meteor-connected/?hpt=hp_c2

http://rt.com/news/meteorite-crash-urals-chelyabinsk-283/


Next up, this link is from Chuck. A few days ago, the Sierra Club held a civil disobedience action against the Keystone pipeline at the White House; their first in 120 years according to the second link.

http://content.sierraclub.org/press-releases/2013/02/today-civil-disobedience-today-white-house-stop-tar-sands-keystone-xl

http://truth-out.org/news/item/14583-48-arrested-at-keystone-pipeline-protest-as-sierra-club-lifts-120-year-ban-on-civil-disobedience



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Update 2/13/13 -- Calling it quits.

Hello everyone.

I've been working on the news for well over a year now, and I've really appreciated all the help and encouragement I have gotten from everyone. I started this blog to help people get the news they needed, all in one place, because no other site had that. 

With my declining health and escalating workload, I've been finding that my postings are becoming more and more erratic. I greatly dislike that this has happened. It makes me feel like I am letting my readers down by being unreliable, even though that is far from the actual case. 

So I have decided that I will no longer be posting on a strict schedule. I will only post when I find links or news that I believe will be of great interest to you, and when I am sent these by Chuck or other suppliers. I will also not be sending out the emails anymore. The only way to access the info I post will be directly from the blog at http://occupyupdatesdaily.blogspot.com/ 

You should subscribe to the blog if you do not want to check it daily, but want to be alerted when I post something. I cannot thank my loyal readers enough for sticking by. If you need me, you can still reach me anytime at elvishbutterfly@hotmail.com. I know you all understand, and I feel honored to have been able to help so much. 

When things pick back up again, rest assured that I will as well. I won't just leave you all hanging. 

Solidarity,

Kitty

Updates 2/12/13

Hello everyone.

I'm sure you've noticed a lack of news lately. You have my greatest apologies for that. I have been, and still am, in immense pain. It seems that the doctor thinks I may have punctured a disk in my spine. I have an MRI later this week. Wish me luck. I need it. 

-- [Chuck] We need the President to stay on topic and work hard on climate action. It isn't enough to just say you will work on it. You must actually do so. Go here to read and sign this open letter to the President, asking for bold climate action.

http://act.350.org/signup/an-open-letter-to-president-obama/

-- On the anniversary of the fall of Mubarak, Egyptians took to the streets in a mass protest. Many of the people do not like the successor of the dictator, and are demanding that this regime fall as well.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/02/12/egypt-protest-anniversary/1911917/

-- The entire world is unhappy with North Korea's underground nuclear test, but none so unhappy as South Koreans, it would seem. Protesters are rallying in Seoul against the North Korean government, calling for a strong punishment against it.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/southkorea/9864582/South-Koreans-protest-against-North-Korea-nuclear-test.html

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Updates 2/10/13

Hello everyone.

It figures that the day I set aside to do some fun stuff to treat myself, it would be storming all day. I can't seem to catch much of a break anymore.

-- [Chuck] Bad news everyone. CISPA is back, and Congress will be looking into it as early as next week. This is another bill that would tread heavily on our privacy. Look here to find out what you can do about it. 

http://cispaisback.com/

-- [Chuck] New information keeps pouring in about how the dirty oil from the Keystone XL pipeline would affect the environment around the world, and the upcoming rallies meant to stop it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkgOmuIumjk

-- Students at the University of Sussex are still Occupying their school's conference center in protest of the school's plans to outsource over two hundred jobs to a privatized company. The students have been protesting since Thursday, and show no signs of stopping. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-21402507

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