Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Aesthetically Pleasing NSFW

10 Lesser Known Natural Wonders

Highway To Hell on Cellos and Steve Vai Too!

Essential Listening for Fans of the Rock Guitar.

From Fossil Fuels to Global Warming Denial, Koch Brothers May Be Biggest Force Behind U.S. Inaction



The billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch are known for funneling vast donations into Republican campaigns in the United States. But what impact are the Koch brothers having on global warming? As the United States is accused of blocking progress at the U.N. climate talks in Doha, a new report says the Koch brothers may be the biggest force behind the climate stalemate. The Kochs run oil refineries and control thousands of miles of pipeline, giving them a massive personal stake in the fossil fuel industry. Researchers say they have also funneled tens of millions into climate denial science, lobbying and other efforts to derail policy that could lessen the impact of global warming. We’re joined by Victor Menotti, executive director of the International Forum on Globalization. 

Female snipers of the Soviet 3rd Shock Army, Germany, May 4, 1945

Bottom Row, left to right: 20, 80, and 83 confirmed kills. Second row: 24, 79, 70. Third row: 70, 89, 89, 83. Top row: 64 and 24 confirmed kills.


H.R. 6632: To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to modernize State voting systems by allowing for increased use of the internet in voter registration, and for other purposes.


Now this is cool. This would be a step in the direction of pure democracy. Which means you can count on Republicans opposing it.

Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. James “Jim” Moran [D-VA8]
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on December 4, 2012. It will typically be considered by committee next.