ALL THINGS THAT MATTER

ARE THEY REALLY THAT F$%^*@& STUPID?

2012-01-26T06:01:00.000-08:00

AS VEGAS — President Barack Obama is announcing the sale of oil and gas drilling leases for nearly 38 million acres in the Gulf Coast and promoting the completion of a highway corridor for vehicles that run on liquefied natural gas, a response to critics who say his policies have stifled domestic energy production.-HP

Have we all ready forgotten that BP almost single handedly destroyed the Gulf of Mexico? Have we all ready forgotten the damage that oil spill is still causing? Have we forgotten the images of dead fish, turtles and oil soaked birds? What of the lost jobs and the destruction of the Gulf economy?

So sure, let's just mess it up even more so oil companies can make more money. This is not about energy independence! We are exporting oil!!!

My God we are killing the planet. We have the technology to get off oil. To encourage more drilling is just feeding the false notion that we don't have problems. This is insanity.

WE DON'T NEED SHOVEL READY JOBS THAT KILL

2012-01-19T05:33:00.000-08:00

Everyone is probably now aware that President Obama has denied a permiy for Keystone ZL pipeline. The reason may not have been out of concern for the environment and, for that moment, that isn't important. The point is, it has been stopped, at least for now.

Oil lobbyists and their GOP cronies have cried foul, even though this whole thing was a set up to embarrass Obama, and claim that the President has denied the U.S. 'shovel ready' jobs and energy independence. But let me ask this: "Would you accept a shovel ready job if it meant destroying the environment and possibly killing your grandchildren? Would you accept work if it meant the destruction of the planet?"

People, we need to get off the petro. These types of projects are but quick fixes as far as energy is concerned and keeps us headed down the path of environmental collapse. We need to stop bleeding the planet dry in the name of profit and jobs, especially since that is not our only option. Every time we drill a new well, poison the land with fracking operations, there is this false sense that we are solving our energy needs. This is just not true. We must stop drilling and fracking and put resources into clean, renewable energy. This would create an untold number of changes as we convert to a whole new system of power and energy.

We don't need jobs that kill, we need jobs that will help save the planet form humanity!

EARTHQUAKES PAST 30 DAYS: WOW!

2012-01-11T06:52:00.000-08:00


DATE-(UTC)-TIME yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss	Latitude degrees	Longitude degrees	Depth km	Magnitude	Comments
2012/01/04 22:02:05	10.68S	163.42E	35	4.5	SOLOMON ISLANDS
2012/01/04 19:53:36	10.37S	166.24E	43	5.1	SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
2012/01/04 18:57:00	10.60S	166.40E	102	5.2	SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
2012/01/04 18:14:24	4.51S	144.41E	123	4.7	NEAR NORTH COAST OF NEW GUINEA, P.N.G.
2012/01/04 18:14:24	4.51S	144.41E	123	4.7	NEAR NORTH COAST OF NEW GUINEA, P.N.G.
2012/01/04 18:04:30	17.78S	171.16W	21	4.9	TONGA REGION
2012/01/04 18:04:30	17.78S	171.16W	21	4.9	TONGA REGION
2012/01/04 16:51:43	26.78N	66.06E	10	4.8	PAKISTAN
2012/01/04 16:31:29	33.90N	74.84E	41	4.2	SOUTHWESTERN KASHMIR
2012/01/04 16:25:37	59.10N	138.14W	18	4.3	SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA.
2012/01/04 15:35:51	7.36S	128.74E	150	5.2	KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA
2012/01/04 14:21:21	31.55N	138.00E	407	4.7	IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2012/01/04 13:08:11	51.68N	95.92E	10	4.7	SOUTHWESTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA
2012/01/04 12:22:52	35.49N	97.43W	5	1.9	OKLAHOMA CITY URBAN AREA, OKLAHOMA.
2012/01/04 06:59:57	23.94N	121.60E	11	4.4	TAIWAN
2012/01/04 04:47:35	14.78S	167.45E	233	5.2	VANUATU.
2012/01/04 04:41:06	11.20S	119.05E	27	4.8	SOUTH OF SUMBA, INDONESIA.
2012/01/04 02:07:52	28.03N	130.24E	22	4.9	RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN.
2012/01/04 01:49:13	26.98N	143.70E	9	4.8	BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION.

2012/01/03 21:50:22	36.99S	74.08W	25	4.6	OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE
2012/01/03 21:32:37	19.65N	66.20W	52	3.2	PUERTO RICO REGION.
2012/01/03 20:36:48	35.79N	77.25E	62	4.6	KASHMIR-XINJIANG BORDER REGION
2012/01/03 20:36:48	35.79N	77.25E	62	4.6	KASHMIR-XINJIANG BORDER REGION
2012/01/03 19:04:18	45.34N	148.47E	156	4.6	KURIL ISLANDS
2012/01/03 17:32:29	7.75N	92.07E	37	4.8	NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION
2012/01/03 17:32:28	7.80N	92.05E	34	4.8	NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION
2012/01/03 17:04:28	35.38N	101.80W	5	2.8	TEXAS PANHANDLE REGION
2012/01/03 15:40:02	12.67N	143.73E	36	5.2	GUAM REGION
2012/01/03 14:18:56	33.19N	119.44W	18	4.1	CHANNEL ISLANDS REGION, CALIFORNIA
2012/01/03 13:32:54	19.79N	154.88W	45	3.7	HAWAII REGION, HAWAII
2012/01/03 12:20:17	49.39N	156.22E	44	4.9	KURIL ISLANDS
2012/01/03 10:56:57	35.55N	96.72W	5	3.2	OKLAHOMA
2012/01/03 08:41:37	54.29N	165.11W	92	4.5	FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
2012/01/03 07:40:02	39.88N	77.26E	46	4.6	SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

2012/01/02 13:07:08	3.40S	150.72E	10	4.7	NEW IRELAND REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2012/01/02 09:39:57	16.38N	46.58W	10	4.8	NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
2012/01/02 08:55:12	51.86N	178.39E	90	4.9	RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
2012/01/02 05:59:14	43.45S	172.89E	13	4.5	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2012/01/02 03:09:12	33.95N	116.76W	19	2.3	SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

2012/01/01 23:57:20	44.98N	23.58E	25	4.6	ROMANIA
2012/01/01 23:28:23	43.47S	172.85E	14	3.9	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2012/01/01 23:26:02	34.72N	119.31W	0	2.1	SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
2012/01/01 22:59:13	14.35S	166.88E	32	5.1	VANUATU
2012/01/01 21:07:28	2.12N	128.34E	87	5.0	HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
2012/01/01 20:01:12	43.44S	172.83E	12	4.1	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2012/01/01 19:32:52	5.28S	154.23E	143	5.0	BOUGAINVILLE REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2012/01/01 18:50:43	26.91S	71.10W	45	4.6	OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
2012/01/01 18:33:35	43.44S	172.83E	10	3.8	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2012/01/01 18:09:06	4.54N	96.42E	35	5.3	NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
2012/01/01 17:49:37	43.48S	172.86E	9	3.9	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2012/01/01 16:45:04	43.42S	172.89E	11	5.2	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2012/01/01 15:44:12	12.01N	143.58E	10	5.1	GUAM REGION
2012/01/01 14:48:41	5.88N	82.54W	10	4.3	SOUTH OF PANAMA
2012/01/01 14:15:21	35.52N	96.76W	4	2.8	OKLAHOMA
2012/01/01 13:23:23	35.52N	96.77W	4	2.6	OKLAHOMA
2012/01/01 12:31:26	43.41S	172.85E	12	4.3	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2012/01/01 12:27:57	43.47S	172.85E	13	5.1	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2012/01/01 11:59:00	33.72S	178.35W	10	4.9	SOUTH OF THE KERMADEC ISLANDS
2012/01/01 09:29:43	37.38N	144.74E	10	4.8	OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2012/01/01 09:05:48	43.53S	172.76E	7	4.0	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2012/01/01 08:31:26	37.90N	141.34E	40	4.6	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2012/01/01 07:40:27	13.76N	90.46W	77	4.3	OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
2012/01/01 06:11:41	50.97N	158.95E	39	4.7	EAST OF THE KURIL ISLANDS
2012/01/01 05:27:55	31.44N	138.11E	361	6.8	IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2012/01/01 05:19:39	10.72N	92.03E	25	4.6	ANDAMAN ISLANDS, INDIA REGION
2012/01/01 04:56:41	58.26S	149.19W	10	5.0	PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE
2012/01/01 02:40:36	6.67N	73.11W	158	4.0	NORTHERN COLOMBIA
2012/01/01 02:35:19	23.44N	91.80E	15	4.6	TRIPURA, INDIA REGION
2012/01/01 00:50:08	11.37S	166.22E	67	5.3	SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
2012/01/01 00:30:05	11.99N	143.52E	10	5.1	SOUTH OF THE MARIANA ISLANDS

2011/12/31 22:49:33	26.86N	140.08E	702	4.8	BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/31 20:04:58	41.12N	80.78W	1	4.0	YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN URBAN AREA, OHIO
2011/12/31 19:39:47	63.02N	149.36W	7	3.2	CENTRAL ALASKA
2011/12/31 19:39:47	63.02N	149.36W	7	3.2	CENTRAL ALASKA
2011/12/31 19:14:45	32.24N	115.32W	1	3.6	BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
2011/12/31 17:10:35	11.11N	86.68W	53	4.6	NEAR THE COAST OF NICARAGUA
2011/12/31 16:15:08	23.26S	64.20W	13	5.3	SALTA, ARGENTINA
2011/12/31 10:20:56	19.19N	155.41W	38	2.9	ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
2011/12/31 09:55:00	14.27N	91.97W	55	4.3	OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
2011/12/31 09:13:15	38.02N	44.57E	14	4.3	TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION
2011/12/31 08:07:17	35.39N	96.52W	5	3.6	OKLAHOMA
2011/12/31 06:14:42	1.14S	126.92E	45	4.9	KEPULAUAN SULA, INDONESIA
2011/12/31 05:39:52	27.12N	66.33E	32	4.9	PAKISTAN
2011/12/31 05:02:07	36.86N	121.60W	5	2.3	CENTRAL CALIFORNIA.
2011/12/31 04:05:44	1.11S	126.86E	22	4.7	KEPULAUAN SULA, INDONESIA
2011/12/31 03:57:02	5.94S	127.45E	51	4.6	BANDA SEA
2011/12/31 03:54:10	35.58N	97.31W	5	2.1	OKLAHOMA
2011/12/31 03:10:08	19.35N	155.21W	8	2.7	ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
2011/12/31 00:53:55	1.74N	77.26W	95	4.8	COLOMBIA
2011/12/31 00:44:46	43.49S	172.76E	12	5.4	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/31 00:24:26	5.35S	141.54E	36	5.0	NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/31 00:19:19	57.11S	142.27W	10	5.7	PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE

2011/12/30 23:11:06	36.72N	140.53E	20	4.7	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/30 22:30:17	32.40S	177.24W	18	4.8	SOUTH OF THE KERMADEC ISLANDS
2011/12/30 21:43:19	32.65S	178.38W	35	5.2	SOUTH OF THE KERMADEC ISLANDS
2011/12/30 20:51:36	17.78N	105.84W	32	4.3	OFF THE COAST OF JALISCO, MEXICO
2011/12/30 20:51:36	17.78N	105.84W	32	4.2	OFF THE COAST OF JALISCO, MEXICO
2011/12/30 19:11:34	38.92N	141.98E	63	4.6	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/30 19:11:34	38.92N	141.98E	63	4.6	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/30 18:49:59	19.42S	167.72E	27	4.9	VANUATU REGION
2011/12/30 17:29:54	32.48S	178.21W	10	5.1	SOUTH OF THE KERMADEC ISLANDS
2011/12/30 17:24:29	58.55N	156.27W	200	2.9	ALASKA PENINSULA
2011/12/30 17:13:57	63.49N	150.16W	141	2.9	CENTRAL ALASKA
2011/12/30 17:07:24	30.78N	138.40E	415	5.0	IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/30 16:34:34	56.22S	27.14W	106	5.2	SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/30 16:09:32	47.38N	114.36W	6	3.2	WESTERN MONTANA
2011/12/30 15:34:29	32.14N	115.29W	10	4.3	BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
2011/12/30 13:17:58	12.48N	143.81E	19	4.6	GUAM REGION
2011/12/30 12:35:19	50.94N	178.05E	30	4.5	RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
2011/12/30 12:23:17	55.02N	161.83E	56	4.4	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA, RUSSIA
2011/12/30 12:17:44	58.43S	149.14W	10	4.6	PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE
2011/12/30 10:35:30	19.84N	156.08W	39	2.6	HAWAII REGION, HAWAII
2011/12/30 09:36:29	26.64S	178.05W	221	4.7	SOUTH OF THE FIJI ISLANDS
2011/12/30 09:34:50	38.94N	141.60E	68	4.6	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/30 09:22:16	14.45S	75.52W	51	5.1	NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
2011/12/30 08:51:58	5.89S	104.29E	58	5.3	SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
2011/12/30 08:46:42	5.77S	152.09E	46	4.9	NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/30 08:05:43	51.20N	178.15E	45	4.7	RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
2011/12/30 07:13:02	1.95S	78.72W	128	4.6	ECUADOR
2011/12/30 06:26:04	60.56N	137.27W	1	3.2	SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA
2011/12/30 04:59:53	42.01N	143.43E	72	4.3	HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/30 03:46:13	21.00S	178.75W	504	4.4	FIJI REGION
2011/12/30 01:45:02	1.91N	127.57E	90	4.7	HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
2011/12/30 00:35:47	38.72N	43.60E	5	4.3	EASTERN TURKEY

2011/12/29 22:25:51	4.65S	155.17E	512	5.3	BOUGAINVILLE REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/29 20:34:59	15.60N	93.60W	102	4.6	OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
2011/12/29 20:05:50	18.78S	168.11E	41	5.3	VANUATU
2011/12/29 16:31:53	62.12N	149.77W	22	2.5	CENTRAL ALASKA
2011/12/29 15:27:19	38.65N	70.79E	16	4.8	TAJIKISTAN
2011/12/29 15:27:19	38.65N	70.79E	16	4.8	TAJIKISTAN
2011/12/29 15:19:35	38.34N	22.02E	9	4.6	GREECE
2011/12/29 15:19:35	38.34N	22.02E	9	4.6	GREECE
2011/12/29 15:06:31	36.55N	89.64W	8	2.8	SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI
2011/12/29 15:06:31	36.55N	89.64W	8	2.8	SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI
2011/12/29 13:58:55	32.35S	178.59W	249	4.6	SOUTH OF THE KERMADEC ISLANDS
2011/12/29 13:45:41	12.68S	76.85W	73	4.8	NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
2011/12/29 11:58:29	6.82N	73.14W	148	4.3	NORTHERN COLOMBIA
2011/12/29 11:48:08	32.85N	100.92W	5	2.5	WESTERN TEXAS
2011/12/29 05:19:57	15.47N	91.28W	10	4.6	GUATEMALA
2011/12/29 05:06:38	58.81N	152.74W	86	3.6	KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA
2011/12/29 03:32:46	15.57S	70.47W	197	4.6	SOUTHERN PERU
2011/12/29 00:30:54	58.43S	139.85W	10	5.4	PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE

2011/12/28 22:58:28	17.82N	99.93W	57	4.1	GUERRERO, MEXICO.
2011/12/28 21:55:43	17.90S	174.86W	215	5.1	TONGA
2011/12/28 21:45:51	16.26N	94.97W	53	4.4	OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO
2011/12/28 20:32:31	60.63S	25.91W	31	5.4	SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/28 17:33:55	1.66N	127.51E	160	5.4	HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
2011/12/28 16:27:39	7.48N	126.54E	88	4.6	MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
2011/12/28 15:25:42	51.70N	96.00E	16	4.6	SOUTHWESTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA
2011/12/28 14:23:50	6.37S	103.68E	18	4.7	SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA
2011/12/28 13:54:34	51.77N	96.37E	10	4.6	SOUTHWESTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA
2011/12/28 11:43:40	27.73S	70.32W	36	4.9	ATACAMA, CHILE
2011/12/28 11:05:10	36.96N	104.81W	5	2.5	NEW MEXICO
2011/12/28 10:35:39	6.05S	151.05E	51	4.4	NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/28 10:07:05	19.24N	66.39W	17	3.0	PUERTO RICO REGION.
2011/12/28 09:18:32	43.71N	147.10E	64	4.7	KURIL ISLANDS
2011/12/28 06:38:59	21.88S	179.50W	612	4.7	FIJI REGION
2011/12/28 04:23:41	51.82N	95.84E	8	4.7	SOUTHWESTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA
2011/12/28 01:35:49	60.85N	167.07E	8	4.8	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF KORYAKIA, RUSSIA
2011/12/28 00:40:33	52.01N	95.68E	10	4.7	SOUTHWESTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA
2011/12/28 00:26:41	32.64S	71.58W	42	4.0	OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
2011/12/28 00:18:11	37.62N	104.86W	5	2.7	COLORADO

2011/12/27 23:22:06	6.69S	127.33E	405	4.7	BANDA SEA
2011/12/27 22:59:57	37.88N	122.24W	10	2.2	SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA
2011/12/27 22:18:00	38.93N	43.61E	5	4.2	EASTERN TURKEY
2011/12/27 21:59:06	16.66N	100.42W	10	4.0	OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO.
2011/12/27 20:30:14	1.88N	128.30E	111	5.0	HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
2011/12/27 20:30:14	1.88N	128.30E	111	5.0	HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
2011/12/27 20:19:12	51.81N	96.06E	15	4.7	SOUTHWESTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA
2011/12/27 19:18:54	38.76N	43.71E	22	4.7	EASTERN TURKEY
2011/12/27 19:14:33	34.39N	23.72E	46	4.5	CRETE, GREECE
2011/12/27 19:14:33	34.39N	23.72E	46	4.5	CRETE, GREECE
2011/12/27 18:32:51	52.87S	10.48E	11	5.2	SOUTHWEST OF AFRICA
2011/12/27 18:32:51	52.87S	10.48E	11	5.2	SOUTHWEST OF AFRICA
2011/12/27 17:33:57	40.34N	124.24W	28	2.9	NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
2011/12/27 17:21:12	16.80N	93.61W	182	4.5	CHIAPAS, MEXICO
2011/12/27 16:30:34	6.98S	155.84E	93	5.1	BOUGAINVILLE REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/27 15:49:13	18.51S	179.52W	652	4.5	FIJI REGION
2011/12/27 15:21:56	51.83N	95.92E	15	6.6	SOUTHWESTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA
2011/12/27 11:14:28	28.05N	142.84E	32	5.2	BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/27 09:04:30	31.20N	140.46E	94	5.4	IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/27 07:51:46	37.92N	27.15E	4	4.3	WESTERN TURKEY
2011/12/27 07:33:34	38.28N	142.09E	40	4.6	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/27 07:14:01	19.14N	68.41W	55	3.4	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION
2011/12/27 05:59:20	37.88N	27.09E	10	4.4	WESTERN TURKEY
2011/12/27 03:25:53	7.19N	92.97E	32	4.7	NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION

2011/12/26 23:04:59	21.95S	170.09E	58	4.8	SOUTHEAST OF THE LOYALTY ISLANDS
2011/12/26 20:34:40	9.38N	126.35E	43	5.0	MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
2011/12/26 20:29:40	12.89S	76.98W	41	4.3	NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
2011/12/26 20:18:09	27.77N	52.04E	36	4.5	SOUTHERN IRAN
2011/12/26 18:31:25	21.33S	172.70E	15	4.8	SOUTHEAST OF THE LOYALTY ISLANDS
2011/12/26 17:55:51	4.75S	153.32E	95	4.7	NEW IRELAND REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/26 16:40:22	29.63S	176.21W	46	4.8	KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/26 16:24:02	9.21N	58.22E	10	4.9	CARLSBERG RIDGE
2011/12/26 16:12:35	19.19S	168.68E	67	5.5	VANUATU
2011/12/26 13:05:29	18.43S	177.83W	584	4.9	FIJI REGION
2011/12/26 08:35:45	36.42N	70.90E	179	4.9	HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN
2011/12/26 08:03:01	9.04S	124.06E	113	4.8	TIMOR REGION
2011/12/26 04:52:27	18.16N	67.40W	13	2.7	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/26 04:48:08	16.19S	173.86W	90	6.0	TONGA
2011/12/26 01:49:13	37.63N	57.57E	14	4.5	NORTHEASTERN IRAN

2011/12/25 23:29:57	62.25N	145.74W	22	2.9	CENTRAL ALASKA
2011/12/25 20:07:32	10.90S	161.86E	71	4.9	SOLOMON ISLANDS
2011/12/25 17:41:39	35.96N	140.75E	49	5.0	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/25 16:46:55	31.25N	103.81E	47	4.8	EASTERN SICHUAN, CHINA
2011/12/25 16:41:01	8.44N	73.89W	35	4.6	NORTHERN COLOMBIA
2011/12/25 14:59:50	48.28N	113.34W	0	2.8	WESTERN MONTANA
2011/12/25 14:10:41	35.39N	96.53W	5	3.2	OKLAHOMA
2011/12/25 13:25:14	14.94N	92.10W	96	4.3	GUATEMALA
2011/12/25 12:15:12	33.83N	118.28W	19	2.0	GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA
2011/12/25 11:35:01	43.51S	172.79E	11	3.8	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
2011/12/25 11:32:17	43.54S	172.76E	9	4.0	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
2011/12/25 10:48:20	13.45N	40.82E	10	4.6	ETHIOPIA
2011/12/25 08:11:41	32.64N	105.46E	10	4.5	SICHUAN-GANSU BORDER REGION, CHINA
2011/12/25 07:46:42	31.01N	138.36E	438	4.2	IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/25 06:37:28	11.04N	86.84W	35	4.4	NEAR THE COAST OF NICARAGUA
2011/12/25 05:35:35	32.41N	47.78E	33	4.6	IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION
2011/12/25 03:55:37	17.19N	66.27W	27	3.3	PUERTO RICO REGION
2011/12/25 03:36:50	36.91N	140.94E	47	4.5	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/25 00:07:56	6.69N	126.38E	66	4.8	MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

2011/12/24 22:39:07	77.54N	7.54E	10	4.7	SVALBARD REGION
2011/12/24 22:02:19	17.88S	172.71W	36	4.7	TONGA REGION
2011/12/24 21:25:47	33.18S	69.38W	10	4.1	MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
2011/12/24 20:49:05	43.53N	144.43E	151	4.7	HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/24 19:39:56	60.44N	150.09W	32	2.6	KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA
2011/12/24 18:54:36	59.28N	145.08W	0	3.2	GULF OF ALASKA
2011/12/24 18:36:35	19.07N	64.17W	54	2.6	VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/24 17:23:08	63.05N	151.47W	7	2.5	CENTRAL ALASKA
2011/12/24 17:14:15	5.04S	153.56E	75	5.3	NEW IRELAND REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/24 16:47:19	19.18N	155.59W	8	2.7	ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
2011/12/24 11:12:16	52.79N	173.92W	180	4.5	ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS., ALASKA
2011/12/24 09:38:24	12.87N	88.68W	78	4.5	OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
2011/12/24 09:20:04	41.35N	73.13E	10	4.4	KYRGYZSTAN
2011/12/24 08:03:12	29.47S	179.09W	337	4.7	KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/24 07:39:42	43.49S	172.77E	13	4.4	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/24 07:30:05	37.91N	78.00W	4	2.0	VIRGINIA
2011/12/24 06:41:56	37.45S	177.72E	87	4.6	OFF EAST COAST OF THE NORTH ISLAND, N.Z.
2011/12/24 06:24:57	41.11N	80.69W	4	2.7	YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN URBAN AREA, OHIO
2011/12/24 04:49:42	19.22S	168.77E	35	4.2	VANUATU
2011/12/24 01:55:57	62.25N	153.31W	15	3.5	CENTRAL ALASKA.
2011/12/24 01:06:04	62.23N	153.36W	0	3.5	CENTRAL ALASKA.
2011/12/24 00:35:07	19.17N	64.72W	53	3.2	VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

2011/12/23 23:47:11	19.07N	64.69W	65	3.4	VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/23 20:50:26	30.21N	113.96W	10	4.1	GULF OF CALIFORNIA
2011/12/23 19:12:33	52.13S	28.01E	7	5.9	SOUTH OF AFRICA
2011/12/23 17:49:54	62.31N	151.06W	50	2.5	CENTRAL ALASKA
2011/12/23 17:37:30	43.62S	172.90E	6	5.0	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/23 17:22:36	61.12N	150.20W	45	4.3	SOUTHERN ALASKA
2011/12/23 16:54:27	43.51S	172.89E	14		SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/23 14:54:05	2.96S	148.28E	10	4.8	ADMIRALTY ISLANDS REG., PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/23 13:49:32	43.49S	172.91E	14		SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/23 13:10:19	43.57S	172.92E	15		SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/23 12:32:44	30.73N	113.63W	10	4.7	GULF OF CALIFORNIA
2011/12/23 12:02:06	28.93N	68.33E	34	5.0	PAKISTAN
2011/12/23 10:52:06	33.92S	178.27W	10	5.5	SOUTH OF THE KERMADEC ISLANDS
2011/12/23 09:01:29	52.52N	169.28W	35	4.5	FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
2011/12/23 08:02:18	5.84S	127.01E	452	4.6	BANDA SEA
2011/12/23 08:01:21	43.52S	172.84E	11	4.0	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/23 06:20:53	3.48S	131.36E	25	4.6	CERAM SEA, INDONESIA
2011/12/23 05:30:29	39.41N	120.12W	7	3.1	NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
2011/12/23 05:18:47	37.87N	122.26W	10	2.8	SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA
2011/12/23 04:53:39	37.55N	104.90W	5		COLORADO
2011/12/23 04:46:12	55.55N	160.52E	172	4.6	KAMCHATKA PENINSULA, RUSSIA
2011/12/23 04:33:48	43.48S	172.82E	12	3.9	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
2011/12/23 04:28:28	43.49S	172.79E	8	4.0	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
2011/12/23 04:27:15	13.18N	120.64E	71	5.2	MINDORO, PHILIPPINES
2011/12/23 04:18:42	44.31S	79.34W	10	4.7	OFF THE COAST OF AISEN, CHILE
2011/12/23 04:11:41	37.62N	104.81W	5		COLORADO
2011/12/23 04:00:39	43.40S	172.76E	12	4.1	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
2011/12/23 03:57:26	43.55S	172.81E	9	3.9	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
2011/12/23 03:50:14	43.49S	172.77E	11	4.8	OFF EAST COAST OF THE SOUTH ISLAND, N.Z.
2011/12/23 03:33:39	43.47S	172.79E	10	4.1	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
2011/12/23 03:24:04	43.45S	172.85E	8	4.4	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
2011/12/23 03:14:34	43.45S	172.93E	10	4.6	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/23 02:39:57	43.59S	173.04E	5	4.0	OFF EAST COAST OF THE SOUTH ISLAND, N.Z.
2011/12/23 02:18:03	43.53S	172.74E	7	5.9	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/23 01:50:25	43.47S	172.80E	12	4.2	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
2011/12/23 01:41:38	43.47S	172.92E	5	4.0	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/23 01:30:26	43.52S	172.80E	10	4.4	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/23 01:14:57	43.53S	172.93E	9	4.2	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
2011/12/23 01:06:25	43.47S	172.84E	10	5.3	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/23 01:00:53	43.42S	172.96E	10	4.9	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/23 00:58:37	43.46S	172.90E	8	5.8	SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

2011/12/22 23:50:31	15.93S	174.01W	140	4.7	TONGA
2011/12/22 23:42:59	31.86N	86.38E	35	4.7	WESTERN XIZANG
2011/12/22 23:31:14	34.32S	72.21W	23	4.3	OFFSHORE LIBERTADOR O HIGGINS, CHILE
2011/12/22 23:26:19	41.81N	19.27E	15	4.0	ADRIATIC SEA
2011/12/22 23:06:52	42.45N	144.70E	64	4.3	HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/22 21:00:47	49.70S	110.48E	10	4.4	SOUTHEAST INDIAN RIDGE
2011/12/22 19:39:57	24.07N	122.60E	22	4.9	TAIWAN REGION
2011/12/22 19:21:21	0.05N	97.24E	28	5.0	NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
2011/12/22 19:14:02	42.44N	145.16E	53	4.6	HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/22 19:14:02	42.44N	145.16E	53	4.6	HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/22 17:31:09	19.09N	65.39W	32	3.4	PUERTO RICO REGION
2011/12/22 17:31:09	19.09N	65.39W	32	3.4	PUERTO RICO REGION
2011/12/22 17:22:38	18.00N	67.16W	14	2.8	PUERTO RICO
2011/12/22 16:41:16	19.57S	69.33W	107	4.7	TARAPACA, CHILE
2011/12/22 15:06:40	45.87S	75.59W	33	5.0	OFF THE COAST OF AISEN, CHILE
2011/12/22 12:56:35	39.99N	142.75E	35	4.6	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/22 12:11:57	9.10S	107.80E	47	5.1	SOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA
2011/12/22 04:50:21	14.12N	91.99W	66	4.7	OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
2011/12/22 01:39:01	37.24N	72.01E	97	4.3	TAJIKISTAN

2011/12/21 22:10:49	0.00N	126.13E	52	4.9	MOLUCCA SEA
2011/12/21 21:38:57	32.94N	80.22W	12	2.6	SOUTH CAROLINA
2011/12/21 16:54:53	21.59S	66.50W	210	4.3	POTOSI, BOLIVIA
2011/12/21 16:38:32	17.22N	94.97W	113	4.0	OAXACA, MEXICO.
2011/12/21 16:36:01	7.56N	82.02W	10	4.6	SOUTH OF PANAMA
2011/12/21 16:32:56	17.40S	173.10W	43	4.8	TONGA
2011/12/21 16:31:42	7.30S	129.23E	140	4.6	KEPULAUAN BABAR, INDONESIA
2011/12/21 13:59:44	36.49N	70.85E	202	4.6	HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN
2011/12/21 13:37:14	33.17S	179.01W	10	5.5	SOUTH OF THE KERMADEC ISLANDS
2011/12/21 13:36:08	38.51N	133.79E	452	4.4	SEA OF JAPAN
2011/12/21 09:43:46	35.81N	25.88E	128	4.2	CRETE, GREECE
2011/12/21 09:21:12	19.37S	177.71W	577	4.2	FIJI REGION
2011/12/21 08:20:31	22.29N	141.85E	10	5.0	VOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/21 05:33:19	1.79N	102.05W	10	4.8	GALAPAGOS TRIPLE JUNCTION REGION
2011/12/21 03:04:04	32.00N	141.80E	20	4.8	IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/21 03:02:58	55.36S	76.75E	10	4.7	SOUTHERN KERGUELEN PLATEAU
2011/12/21 02:25:23	6.11S	152.15E	26	4.4	NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/21 02:23:56	37.85S	176.56E	137	4.3	NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
2011/12/21 02:17:25	63.62N	150.59W	13	2.6	CENTRAL ALASKA.
2011/12/21 02:06:53	39.60N	141.94E	63	4.7	EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/21 02:05:57	35.36N	92.25W	5	2.7	ARKANSAS

2011/12/20 23:38:04	29.36S	176.84W	60	4.8	KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/20 22:52:57	12.60N	89.51W	61	4.5	OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
2011/12/20 19:11:13	33.83S	72.32W	42	4.8	OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
2011/12/20 18:45:34	7.15S	127.61E	262	5.1	KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA
2011/12/20 17:44:40	36.56N	121.12W	5	2.7	CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
2011/12/20 16:55:31	35.36N	92.28W	6	2.5	ARKANSAS
2011/12/20 16:28:34	18.00N	67.16W	14	2.7	PUERTO RICO
2011/12/20 16:06:45	44.14N	128.76W	10	4.1	OFF THE COAST OF OREGON
2011/12/20 15:28:05	1.41N	127.33E	147	4.3	HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
2011/12/20 13:17:38	15.46S	173.05W	63	4.5	TONGA
2011/12/20 13:14:39	38.20N	144.80E	10	4.7	OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/20 12:26:37	28.73N	128.68E	158	4.8	RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN
2011/12/20 08:32:23	34.02N	117.57W	2	3.6	GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA
2011/12/20 07:33:52	7.33N	78.54W	21	4.7	PANAMA
2011/12/20 06:26:22	40.11N	142.60E	48	4.9	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/20 04:46:33	27.65N	57.22E	14	4.7	SOUTHERN IRAN.
2011/12/20 03:34:44	13.24N	122.56E	19	4.9	LUZON, PHILIPPINES
2011/12/20 03:03:13	2.97S	142.15E	29	4.9	NEAR NORTH COAST OF NEW GUINEA, P.N.G.
2011/12/20 01:54:43	31.91S	57.38E	10	4.6	SOUTHWEST INDIAN RIDGE
2011/12/20 01:54:17	13.96N	93.16W	40	5.1	OFF THE COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
2011/12/20 01:26:53	47.44S	100.03E	10	4.9	SOUTHEAST INDIAN RIDGE
2011/12/20 01:22:23	27.24N	140.15E	364	4.5	BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/20 00:35:16	30.12S	176.97W	10	4.5	KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

2011/12/19 21:03:51	7.22S	103.17E	35	5.0	SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA
2011/12/19 16:57:55	15.62N	94.60W	45	4.5	OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO
2011/12/19 16:51:21	41.81N	111.58W	0	3.0	UTAH
2011/12/19 14:40:08	36.75N	140.64E	31	4.7	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/19 14:09:38	38.83N	122.83W	2	2.9	NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
2011/12/19 11:12:51	55.99S	27.70W	104	5.4	SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/19 08:12:48	51.15N	130.01W	10	4.0	QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/19 07:01:48	35.42N	140.96E	45	4.6	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/19 05:38:00	12.07S	76.91W	67	4.8	NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
2011/12/19 05:32:11	29.22S	176.02W	10	5.7	KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/19 05:24:48	23.74S	66.79W	185	4.7	JUJUY, ARGENTINA
2011/12/19 04:13:46	43.82N	147.90E	73	4.8	KURIL ISLANDS
2011/12/19 03:55:13	38.35N	142.12E	36	4.6	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/19 02:00:31	7.47S	128.14E	162	4.6	KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA
2011/12/19 01:52:55	30.04N	59.47E	14	4.6	EASTERN IRAN
2011/12/19 01:23:23	1.26S	119.63E	10	5.6	SULAWESI, INDONESIA

2011/12/18 22:28:30	8.35S	128.59E	35	4.8	TIMOR SEA
2011/12/18 21:59:08	4.89S	152.24E	58	5.0	NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/18 21:41:51	15.77N	147.38E	37	4.7	MARIANA ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/18 21:11:00	59.52N	150.80W	35	2.9	KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA
2011/12/18 20:08:30	5.59S	148.40E	149	4.7	NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/18 18:07:06	28.58S	20.39E	10	4.3	SOUTH AFRICA
2011/12/18 16:24:01	6.73N	123.80E	603	4.8	MORO GULF, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
2011/12/18 15:48:38	9.92S	160.44E	51	4.1	SOLOMON ISLANDS
2011/12/18 15:07:55	36.56N	121.12W	4	3.0	CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
2011/12/18 15:01:04	36.15N	12.80E	17	4.7	CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA
2011/12/18 14:00:16	33.71S	177.91W	10	4.5	SOUTH OF THE KERMADEC ISLANDS
2011/12/18 13:47:05	7.06N	82.27W	10	4.6	SOUTH OF PANAMA
2011/12/18 12:28:10	36.38N	71.58E	116	4.7	PAKISTAN
2011/12/18 11:41:39	69.16N	142.52W	20	2.8	NORTHERN ALASKA
2011/12/18 09:02:03	35.50N	140.91E	30	4.9	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/18 06:08:57	38.65N	142.34E	43	4.8	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/18 05:43:14	60.42N	152.74W	127	2.6	SOUTHERN ALASKA
2011/12/18 05:16:44	8.52N	122.24E	68	4.6	MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
2011/12/18 05:03:19	15.79N	92.01W	221	4.5	CHIAPAS, MEXICO
2011/12/18 00:32:23	32.41S	178.66W	35	4.4	SOUTH OF THE KERMADEC ISLANDS

2011/12/17 23:51:04	18.18N	67.35W	16	2.7	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 23:08:43	18.20N	67.36W	14	2.8	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 23:07:20	18.17N	67.36W	18	3.2	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 22:42:24	22.45S	179.25E	616	5.0	SOUTH OF THE FIJI ISLANDS
2011/12/17 21:21:41	62.10N	147.51W	35	2.7	CENTRAL ALASKA
2011/12/17 20:54:20	59.76S	26.48W	63	5.3	SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/17 19:47:50	18.18N	67.35W	16	2.5	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 18:31:31	51.40N	170.78W	85	3.1	FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
2011/12/17 17:21:21	18.13N	67.39W	17	2.6	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 17:21:21	18.13N	67.39W	17	2.6	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 14:46:58	32.79N	100.84W	5	3.2	WESTERN TEXAS
2011/12/17 12:53:22	37.69N	134.06E	434	4.0	SEA OF JAPAN
2011/12/17 11:43:19	18.16N	67.36W	12	3.0	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 10:19:52	19.50N	155.49W	2	2.7	ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
2011/12/17 10:18:18	32.81S	178.61W	11	5.0	SOUTH OF THE KERMADEC ISLANDS
2011/12/17 08:50:37	37.37N	137.26E	38	4.6	NEAR THE WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/17 08:48:21	45.43N	147.57E	180	4.5	KURIL ISLANDS
2011/12/17 08:39:18	24.13N	142.46E	49	4.8	VOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/17 08:00:57	18.19N	67.34W	16	2.5	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 07:34:47	18.19N	67.34W	17	2.6	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 07:32:19	18.18N	67.37W	16	3.1	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 07:30:20	18.19N	67.38W	17	3.1	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 07:21:57	18.23N	67.35W	13	2.7	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 07:12:20	54.23N	162.52W	12	2.5	ALASKA PENINSULA
2011/12/17 07:11:13	18.16N	67.36W	17	2.8	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 07:08:37	18.00N	103.85W	20	4.5	OFFSHORE MICHOACAN, MEXICO.
2011/12/17 07:03:17	18.17N	67.36W	22	3.1	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 07:01:08	18.17N	67.38W	16	2.5	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:55:13	18.17N	67.37W	24	2.7	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:49:17	18.17N	67.36W	21	2.8	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:42:55	18.18N	67.39W	8	3.2	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:40:09	18.15N	67.39W	17		MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:39:39	18.06N	103.85W	16	4.2	OFFSHORE MICHOACAN, MEXICO.
2011/12/17 06:38:22	18.16N	67.39W	15	2.7	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:32:17	18.15N	67.36W	16	3.2	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:23:08	18.18N	67.35W	13	2.6	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:21:03	18.18N	67.38W	17	3.2	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:16:39	18.18N	67.35W	12	2.5	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:15:40	18.19N	67.36W	16	2.6	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:14:20	18.18N	67.32W	7	3.0	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:11:03	18.17N	67.16W	41	3.2	PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:09:09	18.17N	67.37W	17	5.1	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:06:12	18.18N	67.37W	14	5.1	MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO
2011/12/17 06:04:55	4.23N	122.88E	581	4.8	CELEBES SEA
2011/12/17 05:28:58	38.81N	43.56E	5	4.2	EASTERN TURKEY
2011/12/17 05:23:32	10.92S	114.82E	21	4.2	SOUTH OF BALI, INDONESIA
2011/12/17 05:04:06	38.33N	122.58W	6	2.3	NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
2011/12/17 03:51:11	52.33S	26.54E	10	4.2	SOUTH OF AFRICA
2011/12/17 03:28:53	17.40S	173.45W	35	4.2	TONGA
2011/12/17 03:21:58	38.69N	142.68E	44	4.3	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/17 03:16:49	37.04N	104.91W	5		COLORADO
2011/12/17 00:53:32	60.86N	153.03W	161	2.6	SOUTHERN ALASKA
2011/12/17 00:12:18	52.51S	26.51E	10	4.9	SOUTH OF AFRICA

2011/12/16 23:47:30	34.78N	23.42E	15	4.2	CRETE, GREECE
2011/12/16 23:18:03	10.75S	102.13E	10	5.2	SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA
2011/12/16 23:16:45	7.25N	77.92W	35	4.6	PANAMA-COLOMBIA BORDER REGION
2011/12/16 23:16:42	7.40N	78.13W	40	4.1	PANAMA
2011/12/16 23:11:02	7.75N	94.05E	69	4.2	NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION
2011/12/16 23:02:35	2.26N	99.00E	145	4.4	NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
2011/12/16 22:28:04	10.45S	124.86E	13	4.0	TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA
2011/12/16 22:27:44	19.23N	67.58W	19	3.0	PUERTO RICO REGION
2011/12/16 22:20:23	2.88S	129.91E	35	4.1	SERAM, INDONESIA
2011/12/16 21:59:55	4.58N	93.21E	37	4.3	OFF THE WEST COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA
2011/12/16 21:49:37	56.01S	143.64W	10	5.2	PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE
2011/12/16 21:14:53	3.36S	135.86E	35	4.4	PAPUA, INDONESIA
2011/12/16 21:10:44	30.81N	56.77E	6	4.4	CENTRAL IRAN
2011/12/16 20:42:24	6.89S	129.40E	177	4.7	BANDA SEA
2011/12/16 20:42:24	6.89S	129.40E	177	4.7	BANDA SEA
2011/12/16 20:31:03	19.14N	66.80W	16	2.8	PUERTO RICO REGION
2011/12/16 19:59:29	19.14N	66.85W	33	3.0	PUERTO RICO REGION
2011/12/16 19:30:17	4.22N	93.31E	26	5.2	OFF THE WEST COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA
2011/12/16 15:47:26	7.66N	93.97E	46	4.9	NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION
2011/12/16 15:12:47	7.78N	94.16E	68	4.9	NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION
2011/12/16 13:02:26	16.44N	98.02W	26	4.8	OAXACA, MEXICO
2011/12/16 12:54:25	45.85S	76.26W	10	5.5	OFF THE COAST OF AISEN, CHILE
2011/12/16 12:02:57	45.85S	76.07W	10	5.5	OFF THE COAST OF AISEN, CHILE
2011/12/16 06:12:03	36.34N	139.92E	86	4.8	EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/16 05:27:27	38.43N	142.16E	14	4.8	NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/16 04:57:51	19.54N	147.47E	48	4.3	MARIANA ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/16 04:06:17	6.95N	73.18W	172	4.1	NORTHERN COLOMBIA
2011/12/16 03:49:46	57.39S	26.04W	69	4.5	SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/16 01:37:28	17.24S	171.62E	54	4.5	VANUATU REGION
2011/12/16 00:58:47	37.20S	73.90W	32	4.4	OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE
2011/12/16 00:38:19	55.19S	27.93W	10	4.6	SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/16 00:22:10	19.32N	155.34W	31	3.7	ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
2011/12/16 00:17:17	19.33N	155.34W	32	2.6	ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

2011/12/15 23:44:14	9.04N	126.43E	32	4.3	MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
2011/12/15 22:38:06	21.70S	178.89E	10	4.3	SOUTH OF THE FIJI ISLANDS
2011/12/15 22:17:10	4.91S	103.32E	59	4.4	SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
2011/12/15 21:34:45	7.82S	130.60E	35	4.4	KEPULAUAN TANIMBAR REGION, INDONESIA
2011/12/15 15:12:44	31.75N	141.69E	6	5.6	IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/15 13:57:03	7.13S	127.29E	304	4.7	KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA
2011/12/15 13:34:04	36.81S	70.61W	144	4.3	NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA
2011/12/15 13:28:00	12.89N	88.89W	33	4.9	OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
2011/12/15 13:05:54	31.66N	141.67E	10	5.3	IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
2011/12/15 11:44:42	38.65N	75.61E	10	4.2	SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA
2011/12/15 10:10:08	32.56S	179.02W	41	6.0	SOUTH OF THE KERMADEC ISLANDS
2011/12/15 07:33:54	21.25S	66.92W	180	4.3	POTOSI, BOLIVIA
2011/12/15 07:23:34	44.64N	149.16E	60	4.7	KURIL ISLANDS
2011/12/15 07:12:09	29.47S	176.39W	44	5.2	KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/15 05:29:45	30.53N	50.38E	10	4.2	SOUTHERN IRAN
2011/12/15 04:51:02	14.04N	93.14E	54	4.7	ANDAMAN ISLANDS, INDIA REGION
2011/12/15 03:40:47	47.46N	115.80W	3	2.2	NORTHERN IDAHO
2011/12/15 03:39:01	29.75S	176.32W	23	4.9	KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/15 02:59:11	55.36S	28.26W	20	5.3	SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/15 02:49:25	38.05N	143.30E	43	4.9	OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/15 02:30:24	55.75S	26.98W	45	4.7	SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/15 02:25:12	4.94S	102.97E	65	4.8	SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
2011/12/15 01:55:07	37.61S	175.90E	248	4.3	NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/15 01:53:03	6.70N	72.96W	165	4.4	NORTHERN COLOMBIA
2011/12/15 00:44:54	50.19N	176.41W	22	4.8	ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS., ALASKA
2011/12/15 00:35:41	23.71N	121.80E	39	4.3	TAIWAN
2011/12/15 00:03:46	1.56N	126.58E	35	4.6	MOLUCCA SEA

2011/12/14 23:51:36	6.80S	130.59E	41	4.6	BANDA SEA
2011/12/14 23:19:58	35.99S	73.32W	24	4.8	OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE
2011/12/14 23:03:29	34.67N	69.68E	68	4.0	HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN
2011/12/14 16:56:22	46.61N	113.56W	12	3.5	WESTERN MONTANA
2011/12/14 15:33:35	19.09N	67.40W	9	3.0	PUERTO RICO REGION
2011/12/14 13:32:39	16.44S	172.80W	10	4.7	SAMOA ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/14 12:35:31	5.78S	151.57E	41	4.7	NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/14 11:12:50	23.80N	121.79E	48	4.4	TAIWAN
2011/12/14 07:48:45	42.48N	138.20E	250	4.6	EASTERN SEA OF JAPAN
2011/12/14 05:05:00	7.57S	146.80E	148	7.1	EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/14 04:01:07	35.30N	137.18E	48	5.1	EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/14 02:51:05	61.47N	146.48W	34	3.6	SOUTHERN ALASKA
2011/12/14 02:19:39	17.84S	97.99E	10	4.8	SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN
2011/12/14 01:50:34	43.94N	147.83E	49	4.7	KURIL ISLANDS
2011/12/14 00:48:10	15.38S	174.82W	10	5.8	TONGA
2011/12/14 00:36:33	28.80S	177.61W	39	4.4	KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

2011/12/13 23:41:03	2.54S	126.96E	26	4.3	CERAM SEA, INDONESIA
2011/12/13 23:36:22	36.73N	113.02W	5	3.1	ARIZONA
2011/12/13 23:07:55	19.87N	63.73W	50	3.9	NORTH OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
2011/12/13 23:06:20	5.16S	152.71E	35	4.4	NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/13 23:05:20	36.04S	73.72W	20	4.2	OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE
2011/12/13 22:04:33	19.69N	64.37W	16	4.5	VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
2011/12/13 21:09:34	29.50S	178.57W	188	4.8	KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND
2011/12/13 20:36:23	55.12N	157.47W	35	4.4	ALASKA PENINSULA
2011/12/13 18:57:57	35.49N	97.26W	1	2.5	OKLAHOMA
2011/12/13 18:53:03	5.20S	152.69E	44	4.9	NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
2011/12/13 17:51:04	30.27N	131.41E	11	4.9	KYUSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/13 17:06:22	19.08N	67.40W	2	2.7	PUERTO RICO REGION
2011/12/13 17:01:46	51.67N	16.04E	12	4.1	POLAND
2011/12/13 15:17:20	11.44S	165.47E	30	4.4	SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
2011/12/13 14:26:31	1.58N	126.40E	76	4.6	MOLUCCA SEA
2011/12/13 08:48:00	53.76N	165.45W	61	3.2	FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
2011/12/13 07:52:11	0.04N	123.03E	161	6.0	MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA
2011/12/13 07:28:54	28.31N	43.82W	10	5.3	NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
2011/12/13 07:28:11	4.75N	82.57W	7	5.4	SOUTH OF PANAMA
2011/12/13 04:41:03	44.33N	68.65W	10	2.3	MAINE
2011/12/13 04:33:45	57.13N	150.81W	25	2.8	GULF OF ALASKA
2011/12/13 04:03:56	28.20N	43.82W	10	4.7	NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
2011/12/13 03:21:26	37.47S	94.34W	10	4.9	WEST CHILE RISE
2011/12/13 01:20:45	2.96N	128.26E	105	5.2	HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
2011/12/13 00:57:08	37.75N	143.65E	11	5.0	OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
2011/12/13 00:07:09	3.49S	135.58E	35	4.1	PAPUA, INDONESIA

Explanation of earthquake parameters and publication criteria.

Depth
Distance below sea level in kilometers.
33 km is used as a default depth for earthquakes determined to be shallow, but whose depth is not satisfactorily determined by the data. Default depths of 5 or 10 km are usually used in mid-continental areas and on mid-ocean ridges since earthquakes in these areas are usually shallower than 33 km.
UTC
Coordinated Universal Time
In the United States, Canada or Mexico, to convert to your local time, find your time zone and subtract the number of hours listed.

	Standard Time	Daylight Time
Newfoundland	UTC - 3½ hours	UTC - 2½ hours
Atlantic	UTC - 4 hours	UTC - 3 hours
Eastern	UTC - 5 hours	UTC - 4 hours
Central	UTC - 6 hours	UTC - 5 hours
Mountain	UTC - 7 hours	UTC - 6 hours
Pacific	UTC - 8 hours	UTC - 7 hours
Alaska	UTC - 9 hours	UTC - 8 hours
Hawaii	UTC - 10 hours
Aleutian	UTC - 10 hours	UTC - 9 hours

COMMENTS
The regions shown in the comments column are usually automatically-generated names from the Flinn-Engdahl (F-E) seismic and geographical regionalization scheme. The boundaries of these regions are defined at one-degree intervals and therefore differ from irregular political boundaries. More->

WHY WE NEED THE 2012 APOCALYPSE

2012-01-04T04:42:00.000-08:00

Yes, humanity actually needs an apocalypse in 2012. All of the great avatars and prophets and cultures, Nostradamus, Casey, the Hopi, Mayans, St. John, DaVinci, and so many others, have told us that we are traveling the wrong way on a one way street. We know that environmental stress causes evolution; basically, adapt or die. The erroneous notion is, however, that evolution is a slow process. We now know that this is not always the case and that evolution can be almost instantaneous. Flip a few genes on and the species as you know it is transformed. We also know that that the term apocalypse means ´revelation.´ Certainly, humanity is in need of revelation.

Will 2012 bring death and destruction? Well, yes, and no. Are we talking the end of the world? No. But we may be talking about an even increased series of the kind of events we saw in 2011. Climate chaos, economic meltdown, political turmoil, further radicalization of religious dogma, both human and naturally caused environmental calamity, even larger scale fish, bird, wildlife deaths, and surprises yet to be seen are all in the prophetic cards. The tempo has been building and people have been duped and too blind to see the signs of the times. We already have climate refugees. In many parts of the world, water is a scarce commodity. Increasing glacial melt is changing sea levels and possibly ocean currents. Massive fish, bird and other wildlife die offs are increasing. There have been record numbers of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The melting, CO2 filled Tundra´s is another wild card. The Apocalypse is here now for those with eyes to see.

Here´s the thing, for some reason humanity epitomizes Newton´s law that bodies at rest, tend to stay at rest unless acted upon by an outside force. We only change when confronted by crisis. Otherwise, we stay "comfortably numb." Even when all the facts are laid out before us, our reaction is usually, "Oh, okay, whatever." But if the grocery store is empty, the enemy is at our doorstep, or the sky is actually falling, then we catalyze into action. When the disaster is upon us, we act. The key question is, "Can we always act in time to prevent total disaster?"

Memes, cultural viruses of the mind, have been the leading cause in slowing human evolution. What you do won´t make a difference. The problem is too big. You´re vote doesn´t count. God likes poor people. We need to collect billions of dollars and waste them on building absurd edifices to please God. You are all basically sinners and since you must be saved, you must follow this religious dogma. It´s always been this way and always will be. Only evil people are wealthy and they will be punished. One race is superior to another. Everything will be okay, it´s not really dangerous. You can´t cure diseases with the power of the mind. Your lot in life is the luck of the draw, live with it. We don´t have anything to do with climate change. Species die off all of the time. This is just a normal cycle. We´re too big to fail. Buy this and save. Don´t tax the rich, it will hurt the economy. Drill baby, drill. All of these viruses have been so toxic; most in the world feel helpless. And yet, for thousands of years, the mystics have told us, "No, you have the power. You create the reality." And now, quantum physics is telling those who listen that the mystics are right. The observed and the observer are one. Life in interconnected, entangled, and each event is related and affects all events. Medical science is showing us that prostate cancer and memory loss can be cured by either turning on or off genes. Basically, new paradigms are being created and old ones are being replaced.

But, timing is everything. While worn out dogmas are experiencing their death throws in church pews, the halls of science, the streets and alleys or repressed states, schools of medicine and in the depths of the human psyche, time is running out. What do I mean by that? Simply, the destruction humanity is causing on the planet is happening at a faster pace than it takes to correct the problems. We have passed environmental, economic and political tipping points. The die is cast and only clear, conscious, sincere and strong visualized choosing can ameliorate the consequences. Actually, the best you can do is save yourself since that is all anyone can really do. I do not mean run to the woods and become a survivalist, but you need to be prepared for worst case scenarios. Must it be this way? It didn´t have to, many a prophet warned of our folly. In Nostradamus´ image of the wheel in the lost book, part of the Tarot Code spoken of in the "Waking God Trilogy," we see images of a dysfunctional wheel; all that we know falling apart. In his Tower, we see the flames consuming all that we have built on a foundation or dogma, sand and error. DaVinci, in his not very discussed prophecies, talks of great calamity. But none of these things had to be. We chose the worse case in absentia, through omission, through ignorance, looking through blinders wrapped in memes we were convinced were true. And yet, we still do not act. The seed for action is there and we are seeing some positive fruit, but it appears that only the Apocalypse will wake us from our slumber and end our millennia of torment, destruction, lies, war, and disconnect from the environment and each other. Keep in mind that our evolution can, and hopefully will, be instantaneous. The tragedies, political absurdities, environmental collapse and the revelation of the greed that has dominated humanity´s history are coming to light. It can activate the ´god seed,´ the so called junk DNA within us all, that will awaken us to a new earth. Not in some idiotic religious sense, but in a deeply rooted spiritual sense in which we finally, "get it."

Make no mistake, the Apocalypse is here now. The kettle is about to boil over. If you are prepared to entertain totally new concepts, new paradigms, new sciences, a new spirituality, all will be well for you. The answer will not be outside of you. There will be no savior here, or there. You have been warned about that. In fact, as Mantrella says, a lead character in Waking God Book I, "It is not about saving humanity, it never has been." You are not evil. You are not born in some self-serving concept of universal sin. Let the pressure of 2012 build within and allow your inner transformation, your evolution.

2011 DISASTERS: A PRELUDE?

2011-12-21T05:10:00.000-08:00

AN INTERESTING LIST FROM"

http://www.jesusblogspot.com/2011/01/natural-disasters-2011-recap-of-first.html

Earthquake magnitude 6.9 Argentina-January 1

Earthquake magnitude 5.2 - Southern XinJiang, China-January 1

Earthquake 7.1 magnitude Chile-January 2

More Than 1,000 Dead Birds Fall From Sky in Arkansas-January 2

Dead fish cover 20-mile section of Arkansas River-January 2

Uganda yellow fever outbreak kills more than 40-January 3

Earthquake Near Japan Triggers Tsunami Warning-January 3

Powerful earthquake hits south-east Iran-January 3

Earthquake 7.0 magnitude hits northern Argentina-January 3

Hundreds of dead blackbirds found in Louisiana-January 3

10,000s of Birds found dead in Manitoba-January 3

Thousands of Birds fall from the sky in South America-January 3

Major Flood in Rockhampto,Australia-January 3

Dead Birds Found In Kentucky-January 4

100 tons of dead fish wash up on Brazil's shores-January 4

Hundreds of dead birds found in East Texas-January 5

Dead birds in Sweden, millions of dead fish in Maryland, Brazil and New Zealand-January 5

Shift of Earth's magnetic north pole affects Tampa airport-January 5

40,000 crabs found dead on England beaches-January 6

Heavy floods leave at least 35 dead in Brazil-January 6

Earthquake 4.5 magnitude in California-January 12

Huge Waves Destroy Homes in E. Indonesia-January 12

Thousands of marine animals found dead in MATO GROSSO DO SUL/AMAZON Region-Febuary 4

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake- SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND-Febuary 21
Thousands of dead fish have washed up at Sebastian Inlet State Park Florida-Febuary
Millions of small fish including anchovies, sardines and mackerel were found dead at King Harbour area at Redondo Beach, California-March

Magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami devastating Japan-March 11

40ft section of California Highway falls into Pacific Ocean-March 16

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake - OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-March 17

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake- Vanuatu- March 17

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes northeastern Burma-March 23

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits Myanmar, Thailand-March 23

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake off the coast of Japan-March 25

Thousands of dead fish wash up in Florida-March 25

Hundreds of dead fish found in Midland,Texas-March 26

Hundreds of dead fish and frogs in Marquette Lagoon-April 1

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake in South Sandwich Islands Region-April 1

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake Fiji-April 3

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake in South of Java,Indonesia-April 3

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Veracruz,Mexico-April 7

Dead birds fall into Kansas yard-April 8

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits shore of Japan-April 7

Dead fish found in Cedar Creek, Texas-April 10

Magnitude 6.5 and 6.2 earthquakes hit eastern Japan-April 11

Dead fish float up in 36 lakes in the state of Connecticut-April

Deadly Tornadoes hit N. Carolina and Virginia, at least 47 dead-April 16

Thousands of dead fish are hauled away in Lakeside,NY-April 27

A massive thunderstorm front spawned 137 tornadoes, killed at least 180 people, and mangled sections of Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Huntsville, Alabama-April
Dead fish wash up in San Tan Heights pond-May

Deadly Tornado hits Albany, New Zealand, at least 1 death-May 3

Major Mississippi flooding, destroys many homes-May

Dead fish found in Valsad district of south Gujarat-May 3,4

6.5 Magnitude Earthquake hits Papua New Guinea, Tsunami warning-May 15

Iceland's Grimsvotn Volcano erupts,followed by small earthquakes-May 21

Deadly Tornadoes hit Minneapolis and Missouri-May 22

Deadly Tornadoes hits Oklahoma City-May 24

Chedeng exits Philippines, leaves 3 dead-May 28

800 tons of dead fish float ashore in Philippine fish farms-May 29

At least 10,000 metric tons of fish dead in Bolinao and Anda waters in Pangasinan-May 31

Deadly tornado hits Springfield, Massachusetts-June 1

Dead fish found in Ogeechee River-June 3

Dead fish wash up in Bulacan and Ilocos Sur-June 4

Volcano erupts in Chile for the first time in 50 years-June 6

Massive wildfires in Arizona,claimed more than 30 homes-June 8

6.0, 5.5 and 4.4 Magnitude Earthquakes hit Christchurch,NZ-June 11,12

Hundreds of dead fish float up in Delco Lake,Creek-June 15

Buildings,trees and mountains miraculously appear in a China lake (no explanation)-June 17

40 Tornadoes rip through Nebraska,Kansas-June 21

7.2 Magnitude Earthquake hits Fox Islands,Aleutian Islands,Alaska-June 24

Massive dust storm hits Pheonix-July 5

7.8 Magnitude Earthquake hits New Zealand-July 7

7.3 Magnitude Earthquake hits northeastern Japan-July 9

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake hits Philippines-July 11

Hundreds of fish found dead in lake in Kuantan-August 9

A ton of dead fish found in River Segura-August 9

Large number of fish found dead in Central China River-August 12

5.3 earthquake hits Colorado-August 22

5.9 earthquake hits Virgina, jolts NY and Carolinas-August 23

Hurricane Irene hits SC,NC,VA-August 26,27

Deadly Typhoon hits Taiwan and China-August 29

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake hits Alaska-September 2

6.7 Magnitude Earthquake hits Argentina-September 2

7.0 Magnitude Earthquake hits Vanuatu-September 3

6.6 Magnitude Earthquake hits Northern Sumatra, Indonesia-September 5

6.4 Magnitude Earthquake hits Vancouver-September 9

Floods in Pennsylvania-September 10

Texas Fire destroys 1,554 homes, 17 people missing-September 11

Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake hits Northeastern India-September 18

Tornado hits Siloam Springs, AR-September 18

Deadly Typhoon hits Philippines-September 27

Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake hits Aisen, Chile-October 7

Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake hits Death Valley-October 7

Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake hits Papua New Guinea-October 14

Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake hits Amurskaya Oblast, Russia-October 14

Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake hits Simeulue, Indonesia-October 16

Heavy rains kill at least 84 in Central America-October 18

Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake hits north of Tristan da Cuhna-October 19

Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake hits Palau Region-October 23

Magnitude 5.1, 5.6, 6.0, 4.9, 7.2 Earthquake's hit Eastern Turkey (what a hit they took!)-October 23

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake hits Fiji Region-October 27

Massive Flood hits Bangkok-October 27

Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake hits Peru-October 28

Tornadoes spawned from severe storms touch down in Oklahoma (after a 3.8 magnitude earthquake the same week)-November 8

Africa's most active Volcano Erupts-November 9

Deadly Tycoon hits the Philippines-650+ killed-December 18

END OF THE REPUBLIC?

2011-12-15T05:02:00.000-08:00

I saw this and had to share. We are headed down a one way street without a U-Turn. The worst scenarios for 2012 are coming true.
http://www.businessinsider.com/ndaa-set-to-become-law-the-terror-is-nearer-than-ever-2011-12
NDAA Set To Become Law: The Terror Is Nearer Than Ever

David Seaman
American Democracy: 1776-2011.
It turns out that destroying the American democratic republic was easy to accomplish, historians will write someday. Simply get the three major cable news networks to blather on about useless bull**** for a few days, while legislators meet in secret behind closed doors to rush through the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 (NDAA), and its evil twin sister, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), which is a clever name for an Internet censorship bill straight out of an Orwellian nightmare.
Sure, some independent media web sites and Jon Stewart warned us about this. Ron Paul & Son warned us about this. Amnesty International and the ACLU have been screaming from the rooftops, crying bloody murder. But the American people let it happen, because the vast majority of us simply didn't find out in time.
And now President Obama's advisers are saying he is withdrawing his veto threat against NDAA, so it will become law.
As will SOPA, since it is becoming ever more apparent that our "elected officials" in Congress are not satisfied with their 9% approval rating. They want a 0% approval rating.
I have no idea why Congress is pushing through anti-American legislation that is not only incompetent, but openly belligerent.
I have no idea why an American media blackout on NDAA is still in effect -- Anderson Cooper, Chris Matthews, Bill O'Reilly and the other broadcast "journalists" have been disgustingly silent on what is undoubtedly the most important news story of the past decade. The single most important news story since September 11th, 2001.
Combined, NDAA and SOPA simply destroy American democracy. That isn't hype. That isn't exaggeration. Within a few days, your freedom of speech will be gone -- post something controversial online, and the government can legally "disappear" it.
Annoy the government too much, or criticize Congress' infinite wisdom and mercy, and you may find yourself in military prison for the remainder of your life, without access to a trial or attorney. Even if you're an American citizen on US soil.
This is a brave new world. Watch what you say. Be mindful of who you associate with. You may criticize your government within the privacy of your own home, amongst close family or friends, but do not post negative comments online. Do not assemble. Do not protest. Do not agitate. Do not give "comfort" to the "enemy."
This is a sad day for all of us. All of our military spending, all of our fortresses and moats, and it turns out democracy was attacked from within, the historians will write someday. We didn't even see it coming.

2012 PROPHECIES

2011-12-12T04:46:00.000-08:00

I am often asked, “Will 2012 happen?” Barring a hit by an asteroid or the arrival of Niburu, earth’s nemesis, December 21, 2012 will arrive. The world will not end. That’s the good news. So here is the rundown on the 2012 WAKING GOD PROPHECIES.

ECONOMY - No good news here. The EU debt crisis will create world-wide economic turmoil. The European Central Bank wants to be able to approve member nation budgets. Can you imagine, bankers having to approve a budget passed by Congress-Oh wait…. Even if this passes, (update: the EU has approved a version of this plan) the first time a member nation budget is not approved, all hell will break loose. Or, if this does not happen, investors are saying that nations that do not agree to this will not have their support. Chaos will ensure either way. As far as the American economy goes, it is already being negatively impacted by the EU debacle. Add the China economic constriction to the mix and the news is bleak. The out-of-control consumer spending is at an end. Watch for big drops in retail sales. Consumers will once again look to credit cards but we all know where that will end up. A Global economy brings Global economic problems. In a sense, we are experiencing the “Global Company Store.” But, as the top heavy economy crumbles, look for more localized, small is beautiful systems emerging. Continued depletion of resources will lead to scarcities. Continued environmental catastrophes will be a major factor in 2012. This is a positive event as the earth can no longer sustain the current level of rape and pillage. Advice? Keep basic necessities on hand. Have as many energy back-ups as possible-ways to cook, heat, light and eat. Rice and beans will get you through. Many more jobs will be lost, be prepared for the worst because the choices our leaders have made, or haven’t made, spells disaster!

CLIMATE – Totally no good news here either. Just look at all of the severe weather records that have been broken and the total inaction on the part of world leaders to ameliorate human impact on climate. Environmental disasters will continue to decimate insurance funds, destroy personal lives, and add to economic collapse. We are in the midst too many eco-system collapses and, much to the dismay of many, we are a part, not above nature. Climate tipping points have been reached and there is nothing we can do to avoid reaping what we have sown. However, forewarned is fore armed. Plan for the changes that are coming. Move away from any area that is prone to violent weather, quakes, water shortage, or sea rise. Get away from places that allow fracking, your water is poisonous and watch for damaging quakes in the west and mid-west. What we keep hearing is that scientist are constantly underestimating the effects of this or that factor; e.g. release of methane from Tundra, very fast glacial melts, sea current shift …. People think that climate change is always slow. This is not true and rapid changes have occurred in climate history. We are at one of those points now. Advice? I am not suggesting becoming a survivalist and hiding out in the mountains, although … I am suggesting that you have a Plan B where you can fend for yourself and family for at least 6 months. By those non-hybrid seeds this spring, assuming the climate will let you grow them. The wild card, solar flares! We have had several near misses. If we are hit head on, goodbye internet, power and ….

POLITICS – Can you say chaos? The left and right are sharply divided and nothing seems capable of bridging the gap. Not just in the U.S., you will see this division globally. People versus greed, those are the choices. I think we will see the brother against brother scenario and much social unrest. Don’t be surprised to see troops, illegally, deployed stateside. Fun times will not be had this summer, at the latest. Climate disasters and economic gridlock will create amazing tensions between haves and have nots. Cities will not be pleasant places to be. As for the Middle East, lots of danger lurks. It is quite possible that Israel will bomb Iran’s nuclear centers. The recent explosion at one of Iran’s missile sites could have been a test run. And, the downing and capture of an American drone by use of electronic jamming could put the U.S. in a supporting role. The Saudis would have no problem with this and with most of the Middle East in disarray, few are left to protest. Advice? Duck and cover! No, I don’t see a major nuclear exchange. But should this happen, relations with China would sink to an all time low. Remember, they hold trillions in U.S. debt and could make life even more economically miserable. Further, with public protests in Russia against Putin, he could use new tensions to demand more authority and become a true dictator, flouting the U.S./Israel as the scapegoats and lead the world to a new cold/semi-hot war. The other option is that Putin will be ousted but with Russians used to central authorities; it is possible another could rise from his ashes promising reform while instituting greater control, Stalin style. All in all, global politics will create further economic turmoil and the oceans will rise while politicians debate how to give banks more money. The whole in the dike is too big for a thumb. So keep an eye on events and plan accordingly.

So what’s the plan? SAVE YOURSELF! We create our reality and the reality that is coming this way is the fruit of our collective labors. However, we have all been advised to ‘be in, but not of’ this world. Meaning, yes, we live here, but don’t have to be caught up in the madness. This is the double edged sword. It is important to know what is going on, but even more important not to let events pull you into the whirlpool. A higher frequency is not affected by a lower one. The more you visualize your life as being filled with love and abundance, the greater your chances of avoiding the worst. This is the Time of Choosing discussed in the Waking God books. Not a religious choice, but a spiritual choice to consciously create a new reality for ‘your’ world. Sorry, as the character Mantrella says, “It’s not about saving humanity….” You can’t and all of the great master teachers tell you this. Actually, there really is no saving involved. Learn, experience, grow in wisdom and rise above the trials and tribulations and create a new earth. Evolve and let the dormant genes within you express themselves. We call these genes ‘god seeds.’ Again, not in any sense of worn out religious dogma, but rather, in the sense that we do and can create our reality and now is the time to do so consciously. Science is now telling us that the mystics are right. We live in an illusion of our own devices. So, is a way, by “Knowing thyself, you save yourself.”

Many prophets have pointed to this time as one of extreme danger or one of extreme evolution and enlightenment. The likes of Nostradamus, DaVinci, the Hopi, Mayans and others always painted two pictures; disaster or revelation. They told us that the bridge ahead has been washed out and that we need to detour. Many do not believe that the bridge is damaged and are unwilling to put on the breaks and veer to the less traveled road. Many cultures also talk about the ‘return of the gods.’ Is it not possible that the gods they refer to are us?

MARKET ACCOUNTABILITY: THE NEW EVIL

2011-12-09T05:44:00.000-08:00

The Eu nations, with a few exceptions, God Save the Queen, have sacrificed sovereignty in order to achieve "Market Accountability." No more are we talking about accountability to people. Rather, the 'market' (Wall Street), is now the dictator of public policy. To give the 'market' veto authority over nation's budgets is the that this way comes. Why does no one see this and call it what it is? At least the Brits were not beguiled by the power of money-perhaps for the wrong reasons, but they had the courage to say NO.

Wherever you turn, governments are cowering to the 'market.' It is all about what is best for the investors, the people be damned. In Greece, according to the BBC, the plight of the people is so bad that they are killing their pets because they can't afford to keep them. For what, so some banker in NY can buy more bobbles and bangles? People's lives are being ruined, jobs lost, homes taken, pensions decimated, health care unfunded; all to ensure there is Market Accountability.

PROPOSAL FROM MICHAEL MOORE

2011-12-07T05:18:00.000-08:00

OCCUPY THE WINTER
A proposal to the General Assembly of Occupy Wall Street from Michael Moore
1. Occupy Our Homes. Sorry, banks, a roof over one's head is a human right, and you will no longer occupy our homes through foreclosure and eviction because well, you see, they are our homes, not yours. You may hold the mortgage; you don't hold the right to throw us or our neighbors out into the cold. With almost one in three home mortgages currently in foreclosure, nearing foreclosure or "underwater," the Occupy Movement must form local "Occupy Strike Forces" to create human shields when the banks come to throw people out of their homes. If the foreclosure has already happened, then we must help families move back into their foreclosed homes -- literally (see this clip from my last film to watch how a home re-occupation is accomplished). Beginning today, Take Back the Land, plus many other citizens' organizations nationwide, are kicking off Occupy Our Homes. Numerous actions throughout the day today have already resulted in many families physically taking back their homes. This will continue every day until the banks are forced to stop their fraudulent practices, until homeowners are allowed to change their mortgage so that it reflects the true value of their homes, and until those who can no longer afford a mortgage are allowed to stay in their homes and pay rent. I beseech the news media to cover these actions -- they are happening everywhere. Evictions, though rarely covered (you need a Kardashian in your home as you're being evicted to qualify for news coverage) are not a new story (see this scene I filmed in 1988). Also, please remember the words of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur of Toledo (in 'Capitalism: A Love Story'): Do not leave your homes if the bank forecloses on you! Let them take you to court and then YOU ask the judge to make them produce a copy of your mortgage. They can't. It was chopped up a hundred different ways, bundled with a hundred other mortgages, and sold off to the Chinese. If they can't produce the mortgage, they can't evict you.

2. Occupy Your College. In nearly every other democracy on the planet, students go to college for free or almost free. Why do those countries do that? Because they know that for their society to advance, they must have an educated population. Without that, productivity, innovation and an informed electorate is stunted and everyone suffers as a result. Here's how we do it in the U.S.A.: make education one of our lowest priorities, graduate students who know little about the world or their own government or the economy, and then force them into crushing debt before they even have their first job. That way has really worked well for us, hasn't it? It's made us the world leader in … in … well, ok, we're like 27th or 34th in everything now (except war). This has to end. Students should spend this winter doing what they are already doing on dozens of campuses -- holding sit-ins, occupying the student loan office, nonviolently disrupting the university regents meetings, and pitching their tents on the administration's lawn. Young people -- we, the '60s generation, promised to create a better world for you. We got halfway there -- now you have to complete the job. Do not stop until these wars are ended, the Pentagon budget is cut in half, and the rich are forced to pay their taxes. And demand that that money go to your education. We'll be there with you on all of this! And when we get this fixed and you graduate, instead of being $40,000 in debt, go see the friggin' world, or tinker around in your garage a la the two Steves, or start a band. Enjoy life, discover, explore, experiment, find your way. Anything but the assistant manager at Taco Bell.

3. Occupy Your Job. Let's spend the winter organizing workplaces into unions. OR, if you already have a union, demand that your leaders get off their ass and get aggressive like our grandparents did. For chrissakes, surely you know we would not have a middle class if it weren't for the strikes of the 1930s-1950s?! In three weeks we will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the workers in my hometown of Flint, Michigan taking over and occupying the General Motors factories for 44 days in the dead of winter. Their actions ignited a labor movement that lifted tens of millions out of poverty and into the middle class. It's time to do it again. (According to the Census Bureau and the New York Times, 100 million Americans either live in or near poverty. Disgraceful. Greed has destroyed the core fabric of our communities. Enough!) Here are two good unions to get your fellow workers to sign up and join: UE and SEIU. The CWA are also good. Here's how to get a quick primer in organizing your place of employment (don't forget to be careful while you do this!). If your company is threatening to close down and move the jobs elsewhere, then it's time to occupy the workplace (again, you can get a lesson in how to successfully occupy your factory from my movie).

4. Occupy Your Bank. This is an easy one. Just leave them. Move your checking and your credit card to a nonprofit credit union. It's safe and the decisions made there aren't based on greed. And if a bank tries to evict your neighbor, Occupy the local branch with 20 other people and call the press. Post it on the internet.

5. Occupy the Insurance Man. It's time to not only stand up for the 50 million without health insurance but to also issue a single, simple demand: The elimination of for-profit, privately-controlled health insurance companies. It is nothing short of barbaric to allow businesses to make a profit off people when they get sick. We don't allow anyone to make a profit when we need the fire department or the police. Until recently we would never allow a company to make a profit by operating in a public school. The same should be true for when you need to see a doctor or stay in the hospital. So I say it's long overdue for us to go and Occupy Humana, United Health, Cigna and even the supposed "nonprofit" Blue Crosses. An action on their lawns, in their lobbies, or at the for-profit hospitals -- this is what is needed.

So -- there are my ideas for the five places we can Occupy this winter. Help the foreclosed-upon to Occupy their homes. Occupy your college campus, especially the student loan office and the regents meetings. Occupy your job by getting everyone to sign a union card -- or by refusing to let the CEO ship your job overseas. Occupy your Chase or Citi or Bank of America branch by closing your account and moving it to a credit union. And Occupy the insurance company offices, the pharmaceutical companies' headquarters and the for-profit hospitals until the White House and Congress pass the true single-payer universal health care bill they failed to pass in 2010.

My friends, the rich are running scared right now. You need no further proof of this than to read this story from last week. The Republicans' top strategist met privately with them and told them that they had better change their tune or they were going to be crushed by the Occupy Wall Street movement. They didn't have to change their greedy actions, he assured them -- just the way they talk and PR the situation. He told them never to use the word "capitalism" -- it has now been made a dirty word by the Occupy movement, he said. Only say "economic freedom" from now on, he cautioned. And don't criticize the movement -- because the majority of Americans either agree with it or are feeling the same way. Just tell the Occupiers and the distressed Americans: "I get it." Seriously.

Yes, in just 12 short weeks we have killed their most sacred word -- Capitalism -- and we have them on the run, on the defensive. They should be. Millions are coming after them and our only goal is to remove them from power and replace them with a fair system that is controlled by the 99%. The 1% have been able to get both political parties to do their bidding. Why should only 1% of the population get to have two parties -- and the rest of us have none? That, too, is going to change. In my next letter, I will suggest what we can do to Occupy the Electoral Process. But first we must start with those who pull the strings of the puppets in the Congress. That's why it's called Occupy Wall Street. Always better to deal with man in charge, don't you think?

Let's Occupy the Winter! An #OWS Winter will certainly lead to a very hopeful American Spring.

Yours,

Michael Moore
MMFlint@MichaelMoore.com
@MMFlint
MichaelMoore.com

DECEMBER 7TH

2011-12-07T04:39:00.000-08:00

FROM ALL THINGS THAT MATTER PRESS author:

DECEMBER 7, 1941

       I was six, going on seven, when early one latesummer
       evening, autumn's chill insinuating itself,
       Grandma and I walked along Newark's Belmont Avenue,
       a large empty lot to our left.

       There on the horizon was a red moon-- the size of
       a Jersey tomato six inches from your nose--as big and
       gory a moon as I'd ever seen, and have since.

       "That means war. Red moon means war," Grandma said,
       tightening the kerchief 'round her yellowing white hair.
       She quickened her step, scuttering along in her
       blue wool sweater on bandaged, vein-bumpy legs,
       looking every inch the Bessarabian peasant she was.

       That winter, we were eating supper at Aunt Lucille's
       when in burst Uncle Sam from work, his plump face a
       circle of concern. "The Japs attacked Pearl Harbor!"

       Lucille took Sam's food off the stove.
       I kept scooping at my chocolate pudding.
       Grandma, who was dipping a puff of seeded roll
       into her weak coffee, made a windsucking sound
       with her gums, and darted a look at me
       over her eyeglasses.

                                                     -- Kal Wagenheim

S&P TAKES POINT ON NEW WORLD ORDER

2011-12-06T05:54:00.000-08:00

Coming off record profits, no consequences for starting the world economic recession, and the expansion of the global economy, Wall Street is now openly ready to create their New World Order. Ahh, good old conspiracy theory, but sometimes the conspiracy is not a theory. Recent events regarding the debt crisis in the EU has made this effort at creating such an 'order' quite blatant.

We are all too familiar with the tales of economic woe in Greece, Ireland, Italy and even the U.S. "Investors" are demanding drastic cuts in budgets, at the expense of the people, and tax increases in order to appease financial interests. In Italy, the increase borrowing costs, which is creating even more of an economic problem, will also generate massive cuts. Spain and Portugal are on the brink as are many southern European nations.

Enter S&P and their magic 'downgrade' wand. This wand has been used to put the U.S. notice, basically ruined the Greek economy, what there was left of it, and is now aimed at the EU. For those who follow the Huffington Post, this headline should be familiar:
NOWHERE TO RUN

S&P To Warn Of Downgrades For All Of Eurozone

Here's the deal, the European Central Bank wants to be able to approve EU member budgets and austerity programs to ensure that 'investments' are safe. If members do not agree, then their rating will be downgraded and their economies will go belly up. S&P has fired the warning shot across the bow. Basically, Wall Street is acting with impunity with no one willing to just say NO. Even the U.S. is unwilling to pass a small tax increase on the wealthy to cover extensions in breaks for the middle class and working poor.

With the stalling "Occupy" movements, there appears to be no left standing to prevent the Wall Street onslaught against economies, the environment, government oversight and the middle and lower classes. Even with the warning by billionaire George Soros that the global economic system is on the verge of collapse, Wall Street still knows that they will come out on top. Perhaps they see this as an opportunity to rid the world of the flotsam and jetsam they call the masses in order to make life easier for the elite. But, perhaps they underestimate those masses and the very environment they seem so willing to sacrifice in order to achieve their own nefarious ends.

LOSE, LOSE FOR THE EU

2011-12-02T05:52:00.000-08:00

Either the European Central Bank will gain financial sovereignty over the 17 nation union, or EU nations will suffer financial chaos. In order to 'win the trust of investors,' nations are being asked, threatened actually, to turn over their budget approvals to a central financial authority that can tel each country what and how they can spend their money. So basically, the banks, Wall Street, investors will dictate public policy for the 17 nations. The claim is that failure to do so will result in financial ruin with 'investors' unwilling to euro-nation bonds.

Can this be any more blatant? From what has been said, EU members will have to slash budgets, meaning loss of public jobs, pensions, heath, education ... in order to appease bankers. Is this the New World Order? The new world oligarchy? Why, any reasoning person should ask, do we continue to allow "INVESTORS" dictate public policy?

What is truly uncertain is whether or not events like the "Occupy" movement will have any impact on such moves by the rich and powerful. Has the growth in Wall Street power, as witnessed by their blatant disregard for anything-people, nation, climate, environment-become so strong that nothing can stand in their way as they seize control of every aspect of life? This are coming to a head in almost every human endeavor. 2012 is shaping up to be an interesting year.

ECONOMIC HOUSE OF SAND

2011-12-01T05:40:00.000-08:00

There has been a lot of misplaced euphoria around jumps in the stock market and big Black Friday sales. The EU is in deep economic trouble. People need to keep something in mind. Where does all of the bail out money come from? It comes from the 99%. In order for EU nations to reduce their debt, they will be forced to cut government spending-things like pensions, health care, education...Jobs will be lost. Then, The EU nations will have to raise money, taxes, to pay off debts. Will they tax the wealthy? Well, if the U.S. is any measure, the answer is no. Millions will suffer so that 'investors' will get their money-YOUR MONEY. Do you really think this is sustainable?

Then, we have 'economists' touting the huge outlays for holiday spending. But, we also have reports that tell us, yes, some gizmos and gadgets were bought, but, most people bought necessities at bargain prices. This is not a sign of recovery. Further, more consumer debt is racked up to pay for these expenses. This is debt the 99% cannot afford.

The underpinnings of the global economic system are collapsing, being washed away like sand by an economic philosophy of greed. But, keep piling blocks high enough and eventually it gets top heavy and collapses. If you are looking for signs of trouble as we head into 2012, the economy is one sure sign that spells trouble-big time!

DECLARATION OF OCCUPATION

2011-11-28T05:23:00.000-08:00

http://www.nycga.net/resources/declaration/

Declaration of the Occupation of New York City

This document was accepted by the NYC General Assembly on September 29, 2011
Translations: French, Slovak, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese

As we gather together in solidarity to express a feeling of mass injustice, we must not lose sight of what brought us together. We write so that all people who feel wronged by the corporate forces of the world can know that we are your allies.

As one people, united, we acknowledge the reality: that the future of the human race requires the cooperation of its members; that our system must protect our rights, and upon corruption of that system, it is up to the individuals to protect their own rights, and those of their neighbors; that a democratic government derives its just power from the people, but corporations do not seek consent to extract wealth from the people and the Earth; and that no true democracy is attainable when the process is determined by economic power. We come to you at a time when corporations, which place profit over people, self-interest over justice, and oppression over equality, run our governments. We have peaceably assembled here, as is our right, to let these facts be known.

They have taken our houses through an illegal foreclosure process, despite not having the original mortgage.
They have taken bailouts from taxpayers with impunity, and continue to give Executives exorbitant bonuses.
They have perpetuated inequality and discrimination in the workplace based on age, the color of one’s skin, sex, gender identity and sexual orientation.
They have poisoned the food supply through negligence, and undermined the farming system through monopolization.
They have profited off of the torture, confinement, and cruel treatment of countless animals, and actively hide these practices.
They have continuously sought to strip employees of the right to negotiate for better pay and safer working conditions.
They have held students hostage with tens of thousands of dollars of debt on education, which is itself a human right.
They have consistently outsourced labor and used that outsourcing as leverage to cut workers’ healthcare and pay.
They have influenced the courts to achieve the same rights as people, with none of the culpability or responsibility.
They have spent millions of dollars on legal teams that look for ways to get them out of contracts in regards to health insurance.
They have sold our privacy as a commodity.
They have used the military and police force to prevent freedom of the press.
They have deliberately declined to recall faulty products endangering lives in pursuit of profit.
They determine economic policy, despite the catastrophic failures their policies have produced and continue to produce.
They have donated large sums of money to politicians, who are responsible for regulating them.
They continue to block alternate forms of energy to keep us dependent on oil.
They continue to block generic forms of medicine that could save people’s lives or provide relief in order to protect investments that have already turned a substantial profit.
They have purposely covered up oil spills, accidents, faulty bookkeeping, and inactive ingredients in pursuit of profit.
They purposefully keep people misinformed and fearful through their control of the media.
They have accepted private contracts to murder prisoners even when presented with serious doubts about their guilt.
They have perpetuated colonialism at home and abroad.
They have participated in the torture and murder of innocent civilians overseas.
They continue to create weapons of mass destruction in order to receive government contracts.*

To the people of the world,

We, the New York City General Assembly occupying Wall Street in Liberty Square, urge you to assert your power.

Exercise your right to peaceably assemble; occupy public space; create a process to address the problems we face, and generate solutions accessible to everyone.

To all communities that take action and form groups in the spirit of direct democracy, we offer support, documentation, and all of the resources at our disposal.

Join us and make your voices heard!

*These grievances are not all-inclusive.
We also have a visual representation of this document from the Arts and Culture Group and the Call to Action Working Group. To download your own copy of this image as a jpeg (12.7 MB), click here, or for image inquiries e-mail flowchartart@gmail.com.

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Help Publish the Declaration of Occupy Wall Street

ABOUT THIS PROJECT

Media outlets have attempted to dismiss Occupy Wall Street as a movement without a message. This baseless indictment falls apart once you have read their declaration, and this is why we think it is so important to publish it and distribute it widely!

We are going to need your help to reach our goal of printing and distributing 100,000 copies!

This document is the first and only official declaration to come from the New York City General Assembly at Liberty Plaza, the epicenter of the Occupy Wall Street Movement. It is a summation of the grievances expressed by the occupiers, it is a call to action, and moreover it is a historic mile marker in the global fight for social, environmental, and economic justice. The Declaration of the Occupation of New York City, as transcribed and edited by Ryan Hoffman, Lex Rendon, and the Call to Action Working Group of Occupy Wall Street is a powerful reference for blossoming social struggles everywhere. In this second printing of 100,000 copies we will be including two other texts from the New York General Assembly,The Principles of Solidarity, and OWS' Statement of Autonomy, we also will be including a letter from the activists at Tahir Square to the Occupiers at Zuccotti Park. The Declaration of the Occupation, The Statement of Autonomy, and The Principles of Solidarity, are reflections of every voice amplified by the people’s mic at the NYC General Assembly at Liberty Square. You own this document. ...Everyone owns it.

PROJECT BY

Andy Stepanian

Andy Stepanian is the cofounder of the Sparrow Project (http://sparrowmedia.net), a grassroots PR and creative consultation agency that champions activist endeavors and creative projects for social change. Andy also writes about activism and social justice for The Huffington Post. Andy has made appearances on Democracy Now!, has been featured in New York Magazine, The Nation, Arte TV, and WNYC. His creative work has been featured in Print Magazine.

UNFINISHED

2011-11-26T16:19:00.000-08:00

Guest blog!

When we suffer a tragic moment in our life it is difficult to believe anything positive is going to come from it. While we are in the middle of our crisis all we want is the solution that will take our pain away.

Many people, especially well meaning friends and family say all the right things, “sleep on it” “it will be better in the morning” “there is a reason this is happening, we just don’t know what that reason is yet” or “give it time.” The problem is, if I could sleep perhaps I would find out this was true. Waiting for the reason to show up is almost more than we can stand. When it is happening to us, we want to know the reason… now!

I am a believer in the Universal Laws especially the Law of Attraction. There is no doubt “we attract what we think about.” I have enough history to prove the Universe will bring exactly what we think about. If we say it out loud, giving verbal energy to it, watch out, the Universe will definitely bring it to us. Have you ever said, “Oh my, I just thought that or said that?” These are the reasons why I make sure the words coming out of my mouth, when I am searching for resolution to a crisis, are spoken in the most positive way even when I am angry or hurt. Although I admit that is not always easy.

At one point, the crisis I was facing forced me to sell my home and embark upon a journey that has taken me away from my children and friends for 17 months. I travelled over 60,000 km seeking confirmation that the Universe was working in my favour when all I could think about was how sad I was feeling and the Universe was evil.

Now I can see how it worked in my favour. Enough time has passed so that I can think clearly about my own crisis and I can see the reasons the Universe kept putting obstacle after obstacle in front of me, it kept me safe.

Feelings of fear consumed me to the point where physical pain made it almost impossible to eat, sleep or have a conversation with anyone. The self doubts that kicked my self esteem to the floor kept me enclosed, behind the closed door of my home, making my world so dark and heavy that it seemed I would never feel normal again.

Then I started praying to “What ever gods may be” and believing I could change the way I think and feel. This forced me to believe the positive words coming out of my mouth and my world started to look brighter. I took control of the only thing I could… myself. I have managed to pick my self esteem up and believe in my dreams again. I was determined not to live in the darkness anymore. I managed to do this without reaching for alcohol or the prescription my doctor handed me when I walked out of her office. She told me I was depressed, but I refused to believe that. I understood life threw me too many curve balls and I was unable to catch them all – at first.

For more information about Unfinished by Suzanne Gravelle, visit http://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Suzanne-Gravelle/dp/192700506X and you can follow her journey on her blog – http://ontourwithsuzanne.blogspot.com

About Unfinished
This is a true story of a woman who experienced such a profound awakening that she could no longer live the same way, the same life she was just one week before. She could no longer ignore the woman who was screaming to be set free from the ties that bind her to a life she no longer desired or recognized. The transformation to become the woman she really wanted to be has propelled her upon the most remarkable self-discovery journey of her life. She sold her home, gave up her career, kissed her children, grandchildren and friend’s good bye, got into her vehicle and just drove away…ALONE. Where was she going? 30,000km later she finds herself in the most unlikely place to try to piece her life together, trying to make sense of the constant feeling of being UNFINISHED. (To order your copy – http://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Suzanne-Gravelle/dp/192700506X)

About Suzanne Gravelle
Suzanne Gravelle is 49 Years old and has 3 children, 2 grandchildren who live in Nova Scotia. At the time this book goes to print she is single and homeless by choice, still travelling, seeking that place of comfort she will eventually call home.
She spent most of her life living in Nova Scotia but her formidable years aged 10-25, were spent living on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. She resigned as a Real Estate Agent in Nova Scotia, to embark upon this most incredible journey, driving, exploring Canada and writing this book. To read Suzanne’s extended bio, visit http://bookpromotionservices.com/2011/11/10/suzanne-gravelle-bio/

OCCUPY BLACK FRIDAY

2011-11-18T05:14:00.000-08:00

HuffPost's QuickRead...
Thanksgiving At Best Buy: Workers Rebel Against Early Black Friday Openings, Shortened Holiday »

Dave Jamieson | November 17, 2011 at 12:01 PM
"In yet another sign of worker frustration over a shortened Thanksgiving holiday, an employee at a Best Buy in Tampa has launched a petition against his employer's decision to open earlier for the Black Friday shopping spree this year, claiming the midnight opening time will eat into workers' holiday time with their families..."

Similar issues are evident at Target, WallMart and other retail giants.Keep one thing in mind, the sales will be there on Friday, Saturday and right up to Christmas Day. Americans need a break from the constant onslaught of the BUY_BUY_BUY message from Wall Street. You don't need most of the junk they sell, and if you do, buy from local small business and not the corporate giants who put profits over family.

WALL STREETS NEW CLOTHES

2011-11-09T05:54:00.000-08:00

Can anyone please explain how raising the interest rates to Italy will help anyone?

I think people need to understand that the Emperor, Wall Street, has new clothes. In both Italy and Greece they have made loans impossible to pay off by raising interest rates. But, they don't lose at all. Either the EU bails them out-Wall Street gets paid, or, the nation defaults and Wall Street gets the spoils. And, to get bailed out, the nations must meet all kinds of requirements-lay off workers, loosen regulations and be indebted to international corporations or risk chaos.

This is also done to consumers. Those who are having financial difficulty get their credit card interest rates doubled, and more. Does this make sense? Does it make sense to raise mortgage rates when a consumer is on the edge? Why would it make sense to raise rates on a nation? While Obama is trying to ease rates for consumers, Banks are doing everything they can to increase fees and keep rates high.

Clearly, Wall Street knows they are in a win-win situation. They will always get their money and they get to dictate public policy. Is this really so hard to see?

HOW STUPID!

2011-11-07T07:17:00.000-08:00

From the BBC:
"The Italian government's borrowing cost has risen as fears grow over political uncertainty in Rome.

The yield on Italian 10-year bonds rose from 6.37% to a euro-era high of 6.64%, before retreating to 6.53%.

It is feared that Italy, the eurozone's third biggest economy, could become the next victim of the debt crisis"

If you are having a minor problem paying your bills, and investors then UP your interest rate, won't you have a big problem?

Why are we letting investors control and dominate public policy? Isn't this what happened to the housing market. Loan at low rates to iffy customers and then raise interest rate later leading to foreclosure. These 'investors' are doing the same thing to nations. What is there real agenda? Why are they trying to force defaults and punishing the poor and working classes? Why are they 'nation busting?'

FOLLOW THE MONEY

2011-11-02T16:24:00.000-07:00

HOW TO MOVE YOUR MONEY TO A LOCAL BANK

2011-11-02T16:19:00.000-07:00

WHAT ON EARTH WILL IT TAKE?

2011-11-02T16:13:00.000-07:00

BIRTH PLACE OF DEMOCRACY TOLD DON'T INVOLVE CITIZENS

2011-11-02T05:31:00.000-07:00

WHAT IRONY! The birth place of western democracy, Greece, is basically being told by the West not to be democratic by holding a public referendum on the Greek deficit crisis.

The Greek citizens did not create the crisis, but are being asked to pay the price for the sins of a few politicians and the banks.

Sound familiar? A similar situation occurred in Iceland and the people said no, twice, to paying off bad debts made by the banks. Did the world economy collapse? No. Why should it collapse if the Greeks get the right to say no to big money interests? What is really disturbing is the total lack of concern for people, and the total obsession with ensuring that bankers and investors make profits. This same scenario is happening around the world. Bailout/bonus mania is a disease that just does not respond to medication. The more they get, the more they want, regardless of the consequences to men, women and children. They don't care if you lose your home, can't feed your family, can't afford health care and can't find work.

How long must we sing this song?

THE BIG BAD BANKS

2011-11-01T05:18:00.000-07:00

As you may have heard, the "Occupy" movement has declared November 5th Bank Transfer Day!

Consumers are asked to transfer their accounts from the large, greedy mega-banks like BoA, Citi, Wells Fargo, etc. Funds should go to Credit Unions - where you become a shareholder or to community banks. This grew out of recent announcements by big banks that they were going to start charging fees for debit cards and because of their home foreclosures and general anti-people approach to business- taking bailouts, record profits, bonuses, etc.

On a Today Show it was said that while some of these big banks are altering their initial fee plans-because of the outpouring of consumer anger-that they would now turn to fees in other areas. This includes charging a fee to talk to a teller, raising overdraft fees, increasing minimum balances and who knows what else.

Here is another reason to support "Transfer" day. Big banks are global and subject more subject to international events. Look at the Greek debt issue. Further, who really own these banks? If I wanted to bank in China owned bank, I'd go to China and open an account. Further, is it not the banking interests that are demanding public sector layoffs, cuts in regulations, higher taxes for the poor and middle classes?

Local banks are locally owned and controlled. They must have a good reputation or they won't survive. So if you have accounts at the large global banks, make your voice heard and send them the only message they really understand-Money Talks!

WHO PAYS

2011-10-27T04:39:00.000-07:00

While there is some touting about the EU financial plan agreement, the question is: WHO PAYS! All well and good to promise trillions of dollars, but unless they plan on just printing the money, who will pay for the losses and who will re-capitalize the banks? Beware government bailouts as they fall on the backs of you, me, and working people everywhere!

OCCUPY YOUR WALLET

2011-10-14T05:07:00.000-07:00

The only way to affect Wall Street is to affect their bottom line. Large banks are raising fees. On the other hand, many community banks and credit unions are offering incentives to have an account with them. Move your funds to local accounts and send a clear financial message to Wall Street!

Solar Flares and CMEs - Planetary Threats!

2011-10-11T05:00:00.001-07:00

"IS IT POSSIBLE THAT..."

2011-10-06T08:51:00.000-07:00

Alien buffs have probably been watching the History Channel's series, Ancient Aliens. This year has brought a slate of interesting shows including discussions of ancients weapons and the relationship of aliens to the America's Founding Fathers. What is interesting is the way the show never says that x,y, or z is true. What they is, "Is it possible that...."

My question is this, "Is it possible that these shows are running because 'someone's trying to tell the public that the aliens are returning soon?" Is it possible that someone is trying to get the public accustomed to this idea; that aliens have been here before and that that are coming back so as to avoid or reduce panic?

Erich von Daniken's books would indicate 'it may be possible' that the aliens are due back in 2012. Tom Averna (The Once and Future Wizard) says they never really left. But you have to wonder. When you begin to see a lot of hype on TV about a topic "Is it possible that" some story may soon become a reality? Something to ponder!

TIME TO BAIL OUT FROM THE BANKS

2011-09-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

Fomm the Huffington Post we get this headline:

BofA, Wells Fargo, Citigroup Left TARP Early To Avoid Restrictions On Executive Pay, Report Finds

"In the wake of the financial crisis, a number of the nation's largest banks were excused from the government's rescue program before they had returned to a position of complete financial security -- in part because they wanted to avoid restrictions on how much their executives would get paid..."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/29/banks-tarp-bailout_n_988148.html

How dry do the banks want to suck the well dry? Pull your account from banks charging these fees. You have the choice!

CLIMATE CHANGE

2011-09-16T10:50:00.001-07:00

Why New Businesses Often Fail for First Time Entrepreneurs?

2011-09-13T04:33:00.000-07:00

By Cynthia Kocialski

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a business owner or entrepreneur? Can you feel how refreshing it would be to do what you love and have a passion for? Maybe you are no longer employable and entrepreneurship seems the way to control your own destiny? Or perhaps you don’t seem to fit in with the corporate world and you need to create your own world? Everyone has their own motivation, and many will try and fail. But why and how can an entrepreneur improve their chances of success?
Many fail because they are looking at entrepreneurship from an outsider’s perspective. It’s much like the difference between being a football fan and being a professional football player. It’s not just a matter stepping onto the field and playing the game. The player knows the training, the pressure to perform, the contractual obligations and the business of the game. It’s a different world for the player than the spectator.
Likewise, first time entrepreneurs don’t often understand the business of the creating a new company and a new product. While they may have spent years working in the business world, they are fans of entrepreneurship. This is the root cause of many shortcomings and failures. Because they are inexperienced, they make common mistakes that are disastrous, yet avoidable.
One mistake is to believe the product is everything, to focus all their energy and attention on the product. A new business is exactly that, it’s a “business”, not a product. The first time entrepreneur needs to spend as much time creating the business and with as much intention as the product itself. The business should not be an afterthought or secondary consideration. Most believe they need to write a business plan. Not true. While it’ll be needed at some point, it’s not always the best way to get started. If the business plan is a work of fiction or it’s based upon hope and wishful thinking, then it’s not the right starting point.
“Startup From The Ground Up” explores why an entrepreneur can only go so far with just an idea. It provides practical advice for how to get an entrepreneur moving down the right path and thinking in the right direction with practical tips, strategies, techniques and stories on how to transform an idea into a company.

About the Author

Cynthia Kocialski is the founder of three tech start-ups companies. In the past 15 years, she has been involved in dozens of start-ups. Cynthia writes the Start-up Entrepreneurs’ Blog (www.cynthiakocialski.com) and has written the book, “Startup From The Ground Up - Practical Insights for Entrepreneurs, How to Go from an Idea to New Business”

The Fat Lady Sings

2011-09-08T10:11:00.000-07:00

THE DENIAL HITS THE FAN

2011-09-08T10:07:00.000-07:00

THE AMERICAN WINTER: WHO WILL RAISE THE DEBT LIMIT ON THE MORAL DEFICIT?

2011-08-04T13:02:00.000-07:00

When I speak of morals, I am not talking about those of any particular religion. Nor am I talking about some mythical objective morality expounded by Sam Harris. Both of those approaches either have, or will, take us down a path that only leads to divisiveness at best, and outright hatred at worst. Perhaps I am talking about spiritual morality or just plain common sense. This is not to say that there are not basic positive moral codes in the various religions. In fact, their fundamental principles are essentially the same. However, the mere invocation of a Christian, Muslim moral precept raises the hackles of the non-Christian or Muslim.

Most have followed our dysfunctional Congress as they debated raising the debt ceiling. Most were also appalled at the way political ideology almost, and still may, brought the nation to economic ruin. Much of the debate, particularly from the far right, the Tea Party, centered on the notion that government has gotten too big and that liberties were being destroyed by Big Brother. What mattered little was any concern for the elderly, the poor, the unemployed and the needs of the people and the environment. Concern seemed greatest for Wall Street, the banks and the rich. Unfortunately for us all, the concerns over Big Brother have been misplaced. It is not the government that should be watched. Rather, it is the power of the rich.

America has always had a common sense tradition of helping each other. This is the very notion of ‘commonwealth.’ It wasn’t until the Industrial Revolution that the ‘people’ felt the need to increase the role of government in order to protect that commonwealth. Abuses by growing corporations against men, women and children led to demands by the people that they be protected against the onslaught of corporate greed. When it was discovered that these same ‘robber barons’ were also destroying the environment, once again, the people demanded redress. The abuses of Wall Street resulted in the creation of a host of social safety programs that would help guarantee that people could live their lives with decency. As a society, we agreed that no one should be hungry, homeless, or without some form of medical help and income in their later years. The people took a moral stance as to how we wanted to live and die and agreed to let our government do what was necessary to accommodate these desires. Was or are the programs designed to meet these objectives perfect. Of course not.

The growth of government corresponded with the abuses of corporations. Blatant and wanton environmental destruction required environmental laws. The use of dangerous and disease producing chemicals in products required safety laws. Dangerous toys and false product claims demanded further regulation. Shoddy construction required building standards. A society on the go resulted in even more safety laws. The point is, where we are today is the result of corporate abuse. It makes common sense to want safe products, clean water and air, a life where you don’t lose all to pay for medical needs, and some form of protection from companies that have no issue with moving jobs to foreign lands so they can make larger profits. Government did not grow because of some dictator that assumed power and then imposed its will upon the people. It grew because of the will of the people.

I would venture to say that on average, people don’t generally feel that government controls their daily lives. Unless you are trying to do something that may affect your neighbors, most people can say, do, and think what they will. Yes, we have certainly allowed protections to go overboard, but the fundamental needs and wishes of the people for a safe, secure, free and open society have not changed. Further, there is still the option of throwing rascals out of office.

However, let’s look at Wall Street. Given the opportunity, and there are plenty of them, they are openly impinging upon your rights and freedoms. Whenever possible, they have and will take away your right to a safe environment. They pollute the air, the water and the soil. From oil spills to carcinogenic materials, they do all that they can to make profit over preserving the environment. They also lie about what they are doing and are rarely held accountable for their actions. Whenever possible, they take as many short cuts as they can with regard to food safety. They fight against the right of workers to bargain for good wages and benefits and if it gets too dicey, they simply move jobs overseas, thus curtailing you right to live and work where you choose. In the name of a free economy, they try to take away your right to social security and want you to mortgage your life away for private insurance. They create new diseases and then the pill to fix it, until it’s deemed dangerous and taken off the market. They destroy small businesses but out competing and pricing. They suck you into a mortgage you can’t afford and then take your home away to sell to the next sucker. They charge usurious rates for credit and will toss you out on the street at the first hint of any payment problem. They purposely withhold inventions and technologies so that they can continue to exhaust a resource and pull every penny out each investment, if even if that investment is destructive. In a 8/4/11 article in the Huffington Post regarding patents, it was noted that:

“Today, the patent bill looks like a scorecard tallying points for powerful corporations: a win for pharmaceutical companies whose monopolies are driving up Medicare costs; a win for Wall Street's battle against check-processing patents; a loss for tech giants who had hoped to curb costly lawsuits.

Left out of the tally is the public, even as the economic landscape for American families grows darker. Historian Richard Hofstadter famously observed that Congress during the Gilded Age busied itself with dividing the nation's spoils among the rich and powerful. But as the current patent struggle suggests, the spoilsmen are back and Washington is once again an arbiter of who lands the lucre.”

What is ironic is that the very right wing groups who decry the growth of big government are trying to through the public back into the hands of big corporations whose sole motive is to make money. These very same hands are the reason for the growth in government in the first place as it was necessary to fight the growing stranglehold Wall Street did and does have on every American citizen. The moral deficit in this country far surpasses the extent of the budget deficit. We are in the American Winter, one can only hope that we see spring once again.