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GET IRATE OVER MERCURY, MOMMIES

“GET IRATE OVER MERCURY, MOMMIES” In December, 2003, this title to an article written by MOLLY IVINS appeared in the Des Moines Register.  I remember saving it at the time, and it is still extremely relevant.  Ms. Ivins said…“Mercury is … Continue reading

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LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!

LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!  LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY! No, these are not in reference to stock market exchange mascots, but to those entities that can gobble up our rights if not corralled. The lions … Continue reading

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HERE’S WHAT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY STANDS FOR

HERE'S WHAT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY STANDS FOR… In response to last week's post by Gary Hart indicating that the Democratic Party does not know what it stands for, I decided to take time from my ordinary environmental article to respond.  … Continue reading

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THE 10 WORST CORPORATIONS IN 2004

THE 10 WORST CORPORATIONS OF 2004 by Russell Mokhiber and Robert Weissman Multinational Monitor Today I have borrowed an extremely important article to provide you with information with which to make good ENVIRONMENTAL DECISIONS. The no-repeat rule [from the previous … Continue reading

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GOVERNOR DEAN BACK IN IOWA – PART II

GOVERNOR DEAN BACK IN IOWA – PART II   At the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame Dinner, June 11, 2005,  are: (left to right) Caroline Vernon, Dr. Alta Price, Howard Dean,  Molly Regan, and Chuck Galer. As promised, more … Continue reading

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EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! DEAN BACK IN IOWA!

GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN BACK IN IOWA! We were ecstatic!  There we were, on the 16th floor of the 5 Seasons Center in downtown Cedar Rapids.  The reception room had over 80 people waiting patiently.  With a beautiful view of Cedar … Continue reading

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2005

All around the world this past week and this weekend there are festivities and educating activities going on that celebrate the human relationship with the wondrous planet EARTH.San Francisco, CA, is the first United States city to host WORLD ENVIRONMENT … Continue reading

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“SNAPSHOT” OF THE IOWA WATERSHED

“SNAPSHOT” OF THE IOWA WATERSHED “What If Lightning Lasted, Not For An Instant But Forever, Each Crackling Bolt Joining The Thousands, The Millions Already Pulsating From Earth To Heaven? What If The Mountains, Like Massive Molars Were Ripped Up Roots … Continue reading

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SUSTAINABILITY IN THE HEARTLAND

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE HEARTLAND “The Sand Looks Out On The Rippling Water, The Sky Has Cast An Omnipotent Dimness, Each Wave Crashes Against The Shore, Washing The Shells To Mingle With The Pebbles. We Are So Tiny Staring At The … Continue reading

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GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE

Getting From Here To There.  “Beam Me Up, Scotty!” So, what did it take for you to go from one place to another today?  Was it foot-power?   Was it bicycle/leg power?  Was it REAL horse-power, you know the four-legged kind?  … Continue reading

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