Archive for February, 2007



Let our Agents Stand Trial

So an Italian judge is trying to decide whether to request the extradition of 26 U.S. citizens in connection with the kidnapping and torture of Mr Hassan, also known as Abu Omar. He was released from prison in Egypt last Sunday, 2/11/07. According to this BBC article, “He says that he was repeatedly […]

What value does horror have?

I hate horror movies with a passion. I don’t understand their allure, if you do, I can (almost) respect that. Disgusting movies like Seven, that leave me with thoughts of pathological killers with no remorse and no sensitivity are scary, yes, but worse they’re toxic to our mental health. It’s not cathartic. It ends […]

Responding to Iran’s assertion that they will hit back hard if the USA attacks them, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates asserted, “My impression is they make threats like this from time to time. We have no intention of attacking Iran.” (Herald Tribune) He added, “It’s just another day in the Persian Gulf.”
Yet […]

Ecological Mandates

As much as I applaud and appreciate Lloyd Levine’s chutzpah, I can’t help but laugh at the thought that he is actually proposing to ban regular incandescent light bulbs in California. The Washington Post has a good writeup, if you don’t want to just check the frontpage of Levine’s Homepage.
Personally, about […]





    listening to:

      updated:11 May 2008 11:37am PDT
    1. Mothersong Santa Cruz – Standing Like A Tree (Betsy Rose)
    2. Mothersong Santa Cruz – Spirit Of Peace
    3. Mothersong Santa Cruz – Senjua Dedende
    4. Mothersong Santa Cruz – Sending You Love (Melanie DeMore)
    5. Mothersong Santa Cruz – Senjua Dedende
    6. Mothersong Santa Cruz – Sending You Love (Melanie DeMore)
    7. Mothersong Santa Cruz – Round And Round
    8. Mothersong Santa Cruz – River Of Love (Casebolt & Pulkingham)
    9. Mothersong Santa Cruz – River Of Birds (Libana)
    10. Mothersong Santa Cruz – The Ocean Refuses No River

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