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QUICK HAITI Links, Resources, Donations

UPDATE: SavetheChildren.org accepts Paypal, Google Checkout and Amazon on behalf of the Haiti children. This makes donating much easier for you. : )

SavetheChildren.org has an extremely high rating with Charity Navigator. 92% goes directly to the children, only 8% for administration. Most of the other charities have higher administration and salary percentage costs.

Link: http://www.savethechildren.org…haiti-0110.html

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INTERNATIONAL Person Finder – Haiti Earthquake – The following box provides search and notification links for people looking for and trying to find people in the Haiti Earthquake regions. Below the box are direct links to the most highly recommended legitimate charity links.

For US Citizens – Finding People and Notifying Status
http://www.state.gov/p/wha/ci/ha/earthquake/index.htm

State Dept. Email Haiti-Earthquake@State.Gov
U.S. or Canada, 888-407-4747.
Outside U.S. and Canada, 202-501-4444.
US Embassy’s Consular Task Force 509-2229-8942, 509-2229-8089, 509-2229-8322, or 509-2229-8672.
Embassy EmailACSPaP@state.gov.

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TEXTING DONATIONS

Text "HAITI" to "90999" $10 donated to Red Cross to help with relief efforts, charged to cell bill.
Text "HAITI" to 20222 $10 donated to Clinton Foundation’s Haiti Relief Fund, charged to cell bill.
Canadians: Text "HAITI" to 20222 $5 donated through Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative – 100% directed to Haiti relief
efforts

LEGITIMATE CHARITIES – HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Top Rated Best Use of Donations – Checked through Charity Navigator & Other Monitoring Services

ADDITIONAL HIGHLY RATED LEGITIMATE CHARITIES

Best way to help is with donations. Clothes and other items are extremely expensive and difficult to sort and ship over.

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5 Full Length GREAT Movies

5 Free Wonderful Full Length Movies
What a deal… Snagfilms is a wonder.

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UPDATED: Neverland Images

NEVERLAND PICTURES, VIDEOS, LINKS BELOW
Click here to see “Proof – Michael Jackson INNOCENT” Post
Picture Memories of Neverland and Michael Jackson – At one time, Neverland was truly a stunning unimaginable fantasy wonderland…

Larry and Germaine Travel Through Neverland

Neverland House, Larry King, Germaine Jackson, Nikko Brando

Larry King, Germaine Jackson at Neverland Ranch, Part I

Thanks to inewscatcher for the video below…

Links:
TMZ "Inside Neverland Ranch" – 49 Images
Raw Video of Neverland Ranch from Daily Press
Incredible Neverland Auction Pictures
"Neverland in All Its Glory" Life Magazine Pictures
MSNBC Tour of Neverland with
Matt Lauer and Meredith Viera

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Images of Neverland at Night
(Click on image to go to 40 image slideshow by Tunnelbug)
(Tunnelbug Article Saying Goodbye to Michael Jackson“)

Absolutely HEARTBREAKING if GQ Magazine Article is true. Evidently Michael Jackson was framed by Jordan Chandler’s father – decide for yourself – full article here: http://tiny.cc/mjframed

Also – 40 beautiful night time pictures of Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch – one is above and one below. Even though the photographer thought they might be eerie, I see them as being particularly poignant and sad. The photographer describes his visit, and how he believes Michael Jackson is innocent of all charges. A tragic story, indeed, of a man hounded and false accused… he lost his ranch, he had been invaded on overtaken, and his heart was broken. Here’s the link to the Slideshow by Tunnelbug at Flickr:
http://tiny.cc/nvrland

$Neverland Ranch - Children\'s Sign - Michael Jackson$
Michael had such dreams, hopes, fantasies about finding his boyhood. He was such a sweet, precious child, and for all the wealth he accumulated, he was not ever able to find his “Rosebud.”

(If link stops working at USNewslink.com, notify me by commenting – will post new link or text if allowed…)

Re: MJ Innocence, False Accusations, Allegations

Thanks to Wayne Resnick, KFI640 for publicizing MJ innocence article

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Michael Jackson CRASHES Internet

Social Networking has perhaps, come of age…

CNN has an interesting article by a British fellow CNN Link HERE (http:// www.cnn.com /2009/TECH/06/26 /michael.jackson.internet/)

The article goes into detail about how the Internet practically crashed as the news of Michael Jackson’s passing traversed the globe via Social Networkers. Which is to be expected upon such an event, no doubt… The writer also mentioned how things come in threes but perhaps not (always wondered about that), and how false Internet rumors can spread like wildfire.

An aside: TMZ first broke the story of Michael Jackson’s passing (sad sad sad, love him) and the major news organizations and websites missed the cues waiting for “official” word. TMZ may become “Official Word.” TMZ is a major example of all that’s done right to collect and control the spread of information. Do they even use social networking? In their case, they just have a super-being team of go getters first to get the lead and story. Totally CONTENT DRIVEN. Right? Anyway…

This article was expressing how the new News dynamic runs high octane on the Web. How one monumental story can bring everything crashing down to a mere crawl. And, in my eyes, how the Internet and Social Networking are basically becoming the new communique “mail, television and telephone” of choice.

The world turns, the world changes… we adapt. Yes, so it is, but we all sort of knew that, right? I mean, if you’re not online, you’re missing out on… what? Business?

Oh yes, lots of business it’s true. And, we ALL want to share pictures and talk to our friends, keeping in touch. The Internet just makes it very easy and convenient, push button, and instantaneous.

What’s not to love?

Now, as the marketers turn to social networking as the Hawking Modality of Choice, what will happen with their efforts?

Every time they try to monetize, capitalize and profit from the huge numbers of networkers they hit a few little roadblocks.

Undoubtedly marketers are VERY very smart. They will overcome. I think.

Meanwhile, am seeking solace and aloneness and non-tech. Like growing a plant or something!

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Michael Jackson INNOCENT

Link to Compelling PROOF Michael Jackson Framed
GQ Magazine Article…
“WAS MICHAEL JACKSON FRAMED?”
By Mary A. Fischer
Mary A. Fischer is a highly respected, award winning journalist who was a senior writer for GQ Magazine as well as a feature reporter and writer for O – Oprah Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, New York Magazine, Washington Times Opinion page, Rolling Stone, Life, People, U.S. New & World Report, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Daily Journal (Staff Reporter), Village Voice, ELLE, Reader’s Digest, San Francisco Magazine, California Lawyer.

UPDATE 1:23 PM 7/8/2009: Also Update Video Added Below: “A brief glimpse into several key facts behind the 1993 Chandler family allegations, most of which have gone widely unreported and remain largely unknown to the general public. This five minute production clears up some widely-speculated myths (using transcripts, articles and video clips) and illustrates why Michael Jackson was just as innocent in 1993 as he was some ten years later.”

Thanks to http://mjjr.net/
Re: Mary Fisher’s GQ Magazine Article
Was Michael Jackson Framed?
This article is a comprehensive exploration into the validity of the charges and claims made by Jordan Chandler’s father, Evan Chandler against Michael Jackson for the alleged abuse of his son. This sorry and sordid tale evolves into an expose; facts are revealed in heavily researched detail by Ms. Fisher.

You will be able to decide for yourself whether to believe or disbelieve…

In the end, if Michael Jackson WAS false accused and settled only on the advice of lawyers to push this under the rug to avoid a false and ruinous conviction, then it is a story of terrible injustice and grave unfairness.

It is interesting to note that a video reports that Michael Jackson’s insurance company settled for 25 million dollars with the Chandlers, against Michael’s and his attorneys’ insistent pleas and requests to go forward and defend against this purported extortive attempt.

In 2006, the news reported that Jordan Chandler (known as Jordy Chandler) had filed a restraining order against his father for physical brutality and abuse.

If this is true, it may have indicated a very pained, and possibly guilt ridden dynamic between the two. But this is just speculation. It is also possible that Mr. Chandler and son spoke the truth. But, the article by Mary Fisher is very telling. The video below brings up more information.

Unfortunately, the information contained in this article wasn’t able to come out before the lawsuit was settled, so that Michael Jackson could have dealt with this matter in a more open environment.

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If the allegations were all false, then there are two victims; Michael Jackson, AND Jordan Chandler, a 14 year old child whose false testimony was sold for 20 million dollars or more.

It can be said, that after the settlement was paid, that Michael should have learned that he couldn’t entertain children unmonitored at his ranch.

Nevertheless, at his Neverland Ranch, it is most likely that his deep love for children, matched by an deep longing for truthworthy and innocent companionship and for a childhood lost, that he overcame his better judgement, and, once again, took children in to recreate a world he had never known as a boy.

This is an extremely tragic tale. There are lessons for all, but one stands out… Life isn’t fair.

Sometimes, the most innocent are the ones who perish the most quickly. And, we may soon come to realize, that, among these innocent are those who entertain us, enrich our lives to an immeasurable degree, and give tremendous light, meaning and love to our lives.

It is only when we lose them, that we recognize the power of their presence, and that we loved them dearly and will miss them for the remaining full breadth of our lives.

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INSIDE NEVERLAND RANCH

UPDATED: INSIDE NEVERLAND PICTURES, VIDEOS, LINKS –
CLICK HERE TO SEE BELOW
Click here to see “Proof – Michael Jackson INNOCENT” Post
Link to GQ Magazine Article – MICHAEL FALSELY ACCUSED
“Was Michael Jackson Framed?” By Mary A. Fisher

Picture Memories of Neverland and Michael Jackson – At one time, Neverland was truly a stunning unimaginable fantasy wonderland… Thanks to inewscatcher for the video below…

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Images of Neverland at Night
(Click on image to go to 40 image slideshow by Tunnelbug)
(Tunnelbug Article Saying Goodbye to Michael Jackson“)

Absolutely HEARTBREAKING if GQ Magazine Article is true. Evidently Michael Jackson was framed by Jordan Chandler’s father – decide for yourself – full article here: http://tiny.cc/mjframed

(If link stops working at USNewslink.com, notify me by commenting – will post new link or text if allowed…)

Re: MJ Innocence, False Accusations, Allegations

Thanks to Wayne Resnick, KFI640 for publicizing MJ innocence article

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? Where Is the Love LYRICS

Wonderful Lyrics by Black Eyed Peas
Where is the Love

Amazing Song

Below: a link to the full lyrics at Google’s cache of Lyricwiki.org / Where’s the Love
http://74.125.95.132…cache…lyricwiki.org…where+is+the+love

Thank you BB

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WAR ROBOT – “Big Dog”

His name is “Big Dog” and he’s… well, spooky… : )
And noisy…

Click HERE for Big Dog SPOOF – Funny

“Big Dog” at the Beach. Can Big Dog Paddle?
Big Dog hits the beaches of Thailand… nice music…

About “Big Dog”
He’s been called a “Tank Mule,” which sounds appropriate considering what he looks like. Big Dog was developed by Boston Dynamics with a 10 million dollar grant from DARPA. So, Big Dog will be designed to be a war toy. Or, War Robot.

WEAPONIZED BIG DOG

They’re trying to make us believe that Big Dog is just a cute fuzzy little helper robot rather than a weaponized killing machine…

Big Dog Info
“BigDog is the alpha male of the Boston Dynamics robots. It is a rough-terrain robot that walks, runs, climbs and carries heavy loads. BigDog is powered by an engine that drives a hydraulic actuation system. BigDog has four legs that are articulated like an animal’s, with compliant elements to absorb shock and recycle energy from one step to the next. BigDog is the size of a large dog or small mule; about 3 feet long, 2.5 feet tall and weighs 240 lbs…

In separate tests BigDog runs at 4 mph, climbs slopes up to 35 degrees, walks across rubble, climbs a muddy hiking trail, walks in snow and water, and carries a 340 lb load. BigDog set a world’s record for legged vehicles by traveling 12.8 miles without stopping or refueling…

The ultimate goal for BigDog is to develop a robot that can go anywhere people and animals can go. The program is funded by the Tactical Technology Office at DARPA.”

You can download Big Dog Video at this link:
http://www.bostondynamics.com/dist/BigDog.wmv (Right click and choose “Save As.”

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Susan Boyle Stuns

A Very Nice Quality Youtube Video Link
to Susan Boyle’s Full Performance and Interview
Excellent Sound Volume – 10:52
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x9YjO4FK_A

Latest: Amanda and Piers of ‘Britain’s You’ve Got Talent
Interviewed by Julie Chen of CBS News

Pretty Excellent Interview of Susan Boyle
and Piers Morgan by Larry King
(Susan also sings a song from the movie, “Titanic“)

Susan Boyle is a lovely, modest, humble woman,
surprised by all the attenton…
Quote: “…humbled and pretty grateful…
it must have been a miracle…”

MSNBC Video
(wish they had allowed her to finish her song : )

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Britain’s Got Talent – HQ
Susan Boyle’s Performance on TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z0h1NNk1Ik

(Another Version with More Sound Volume) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

The Original First CD Single – Cry Me a River
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/…

Susan Boyle’s performance gives goosebumps every time I listen to it. Can’t remember ever experiencing that before. (So many times in succession)

She has a delightful, "real" personality – seems genuine to the core. So open, refreshing, honest and forthright. She is the quintessential "down to earth" normal citizen who has proven how extraordinary "ordinary" can really be.

They say everyone has been blessed with some extraordinary talent. The lucky ones find out what it is, and then use it.
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One would imagine that Simon Cowell hears the contestants before they go on the show. Even if so, he still does a remarkable job of being "wowed" and creating a climate of anticipation and unexpected climax.

It’s fine showmanship and gives people such as Susan Boyle an opportunity to shine.

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One can’t help noticing how attractive and pretty most newscasters are these days. The television lighting gives their skin a flawless patina, their makeup allows for a mannequin and doll-like facade.

It’s lovely, but surreal. At first it is nice to look at, even measure the length of their eyelashes and idly search for a stray wrinkle or two. They seem quite intelligent and personable for the most part. But, something seems missing, and it grows tiring, requiring a quick channel change.

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Chimpanzees Mourn the Loss of their Friend, Dorothy

Dorothy’s Friends Mourn her Passing at her Wake

See the pathos of all her friends… beautiful story, beautiful article:
http://blog.peta.org/archives/2008/10/rest_in_peace_d.php

It would be very hard to argue for whether Dorothy’s dear
chimpanzee friends have no feelings about her passing.

Their somber faces, sorrowful eyes say that they care very
much, and that they understand she is gone… forever.

Her human friends loved her dearly – Dorothy was a beautiful
bright soul that brought light and love into their daily routines.

Prayer: Dear Lord, Let there be a true, beautiful Heaven, and
let Dorothy spend all time in utter peace, joy and bliss…

We have so many miracles of beauty and wonderment in the
form of animals here on our incredible planet. Why do we treat
these other beings as if they have no feelings?

We must change…

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Farley the Red Panda – Aww Gee : )

Farley, the Incredibly Adorable Little Red Panda Who Survived Against the Odds : )

Farley the little Red Panda : )

Farley the little red panda was rescued at just a few weeks old. He had not been fed by his mother.

The keepers tried to feed Farley with a bottle, but he soon came down with a virulent internal infection.

They rushed him to the zoo hospital and put him on a heavy regimen of antibiotics and tube feedings.

Eventually little Farley recovered to become a fluffy and delightful ball of roly-poly fun.

He was placed in an enclosure with a fellow young and playful red panda. They enjoy each other immensely, and sleep together.

Also very cool:
http://tinyurl.com/nganimals

(http://video.nationalgeographic.com/panda-red-farley…)

Oh and while you’re at it, check out the hippos licking
crocs, and the fainting goats! Amazing!

Now, warning alert – Could this be possible? It’s been rumored by very reliable sources with video proof that little red pandas such as Farley are being skinned for their fur, while still alive… if this is true, it it beyond heartbreaking, and we must do everything we can to stop such from occurring. Source of Information HERE…

Please research your own information on this, and if true, we must avoid purchasing makeup brushes and other sources of Red Panda and/or Panda Dog fur.

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HEALTH NEWS: CANCER IS CONTAGIOUS

By cdin

“…the evidence was leading inexorably to a strange and frightening new hypothesis:
cancer itself had somehow become contagious…”

Contagious cancer: The evolution of a killer

By David Quammen

(Comprehensive, informative article… evidently, cancer is evolving.
And, it can be quite contagious… )

During the early months of 1996, not long before Easter, an amateur
wildlife photographer named Christo Baars made his way to the Australian
island-state of Tasmania, where he set up camp in an old airport shack
within the boundaries of Mount William National Park. Baars’s purpose,
as on previous visits, was to photograph Tasmanian devils, piglet-size
marsupials unique to the island’s temperate forests and moors. Because
devils are nocturnal, Baars equipped his blind with a cot, a couple of
car batteries, and several strong spotlights. For bait he used road-kill
kangaroos. Then he settled in to wait…

Original Article HERE.

Also:
e360.yale.edu/features/whats_killing_the_tasmanian_devil
radiolab.org/episodes/update-devil-cancer (Update)
www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-31/tasmanian-devils-developing…
(Resistance?)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7345153/ (NIH)
tasmaniantimes.com/2018/08/tasmanian-devil-cancer… (human intervention?)

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Amazing Beautiful – Wondrous Uplifting, Lovely, Moving & Mysterious Things … Welcome! : )

QUICK HAITI Links, Resources, Donations

5 Full Length GREAT Movies

UPDATED: Neverland Images

Michael Jackson CRASHES Internet

Michael Jackson INNOCENT

INSIDE NEVERLAND RANCH

? Where Is the Love LYRICS

WAR ROBOT – “Big Dog”

Susan Boyle Stuns

Chimpanzees Mourn the Loss of their Friend, Dorothy

Farley the Red Panda – Aww Gee : )

HEALTH NEWS: CANCER IS CONTAGIOUS

Contagious cancer: The evolution of a killer

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