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Spin and counter-spin – result in ruining careers despite facts: Kerry and McCain’s favorite Syria ‘expert’ fired for faking credentials | The Raw Story

A prominent pro-Syrian intervention expert, cited by both Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sec. of State John Kerry, lied about her academic credentials and failed to disclose her ties to rebel groups in the embattled republic. According to Buzzfeed, the Institute for the Study of War, a non-partisan Washington think tank, fired Elizabeth O’Bagy on Tuesday after finding out she lied about earning a Ph.D. from Georgetown, University in Washington.

via Kerry and McCain’s favorite Syria ‘expert’ fired for faking credentials | The Raw Story.

‘Never Again’: Chileans Look Back on Coup, 40 Years On · Global Voices

40 years ago, the US helped depose the government in Chile and cause many to be murdered and disappeared…

Forty years ago today, Chilean socialist President Salvador Allende was overthrown in a coup d’état which marked the beginning of a 17 year-long military dictatorship led by Augusto Pinochet.

After 40 years since the coup and 23 since the country’s return to democracy, Chileans reflected on the coup and on what the country must do to reach reconciliation.

via ‘Never Again’: Chileans Look Back on Coup, 40 Years On · Global Voices.

Huntington Beach Trying To Shut Down Wet Electric Rave: LAist – Up your protection game and don’t fear a good party

However, Kevin Pearsall, a peace officer with the California State Parks who has been involved in the planning of the event, told the Times that the event is taking place on the state beach, not city property.

City officials point out that ravers will still have to cross through city property to reach the beach and are concerned that the party will spill over, as it did in July after the U.S. Open of Surfing. Ten people were arrested and several local businesses vandalized.

Pearsall said he was surprised to find out that the city is trying to stop the rave. He said the promoter and state were doing everything possible to ensure the safety of those in and around the area.

The rave, which promises DJs and water slides, is being promoted by Premiere Media Group, the state of California and the nonprofit Giving It Back to Kids.

via Huntington Beach Trying To Shut Down Wet Electric Rave: LAist.

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan: Wind down Fannie and Freddie, confirm Mel Watt – Charlotte Business Journal

Trust commercial banks to care about home ownership? I trust them to take us back to a time when few could afford homes!

wind down enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, ask private dollars to support more of the mortgage market and launch a new federal entity to replace Fannie and Freddie.

via HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan: Wind down Fannie and Freddie, confirm Mel Watt – Charlotte Business Journal.

Despite Obamacare, 31 million will be uninsured by 2023 – Birmingham Business Journal

Federal health reform is projected to extend insurance coverage to 25 million Americans over the next decade.

Those efforts, widely known as Obamacare, still will leave 31 million people without insurance by 2023, The Washington Post reports.

Those left behind by the health care overhaul include undocumented workers, and the poor who live in the 21 states that have not followed the mandate to expand.

via Despite Obamacare, 31 million will be uninsured by 2023 – Birmingham Business Journal.

My bee hive looks good going into fall!

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I went into my one and only topbar hive today to see how the ‘girls’ were doing and am thrilled to report that they have 18 bars-10 full of honey, 1 bar being built and 7 full of brood. They look to be in really good shape for winter. I didn’t see the queen today as I was in a hurry but that was ok as there was lots of capped brood and larva in those 7 bars and lots of activity with the bees coming in and out of the hive carrying in pollen and nectar.

Around my property right now native plants such as Apache plume, chamisa and asters are all blooming and the bees are loving them. Plus my Russian sage, catmint, spireas, lavender, honeysuckles, Datura, borage and my out of control, drought tolerant silver lace vine (all over my fences) is full of little flowers and…

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