Monthly Archives: June 2012

Official #DPRK video: Tearful North Korean children salute Kim Jong-Un

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Steve Maley

http://shanghaiist.com/2012/06/06/watch_tearful_north_korean_children.php

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Thorough physicals required of youth festival goers chosen to meet #KimJongUn. #DPRK

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Steve Maley

http://www.dailynk.com/english/read.php?cataId=nk01500&num=9329 When the cost of nice clothes and pocket money was added to the $150-$200 in outright bribes that some parents are known to have paid, then the total cost reached a staggering $400. “More than nine out of ten … Continue reading →

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It’s like Vacation Bible School in the #DPRK. #rsrh #KimJongUn

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Steve Maley

North Korea Reports (@NKoreaReports) 6/6/12 6:53 PM New N. Korean leader stages children’s rally bit.ly/NKS12R About 20,000 young people gathered at Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Stadium for a speech that capped an unprecedented six-day children’s festival. The celebrations took place … Continue reading →

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Invited to his own crucifixion, fmr EPA official sends ‘regrets’. #rsrh

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Steve Maley

Former E.P.A. Official Pulls Out of House Hearing Dr. Armendariz had previously agreed to serve as a witness at the subcommittee hearing. He did not respond to requests for comment on Wednesday. It went without saying that many expected Mr. … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 6, 2012 by Steve Maley
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Solyndra:Obama::Konarka:Romney? Hardly.

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Steve Maley

In a move that they’ll surely regret, the Obama campaign has called attention to a “green energy” loan to Konarka Power Plastic of Lowell, MA firm while Mitt Romney was governor. They have accused Romney of hypocrisy in his criticism … Continue reading →

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S. Baldwin v. K. Costner in oil-cleanup lawsuit. #rsrh #rootforinjuries

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Steve Maley

Costner, Baldwin in court over oil cleanup devices Actors Kevin Costner and Stephen Baldwin opened a real-life legal drama on Monday as jury selection began in a trial over Baldwin’s claims that Costner cheated him out of his share of … Continue reading →

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@NYTimes: Mineral Leases Give Boost to Rural Ohio #rsrh

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Steve Maley

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/05/us/mineral-leases-give-boost-to-rural-ohio.html?_r=1&hp Arthur and Sharon Stottsberry, who are retired from inspector and clerk jobs with the State Department of Transportation, received $280,000 for the right to lease oil and gas reserves beneath their 70-acre farm. “It doesn’t seem real,” said Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Ed Rendell on the benefits of #NatGas. #rsrh

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Steve Maley

Rendell is the Democratic ex-governor of Pennsylvania. He gets it. Why don’t more Democrats? H/T @MarcellusGas Embrace the natural-gas solution While improved air quality and savings at the pump are key advantages of natural-gas vehicles (NGVs), the most critical benefit … Continue reading →

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Seriously, Sierra Club?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Steve Maley

With the shale gas boom in full swing, gas prices are at 10-year lows. We have the realistic prospect of abundant domestic supplies of a clean-burning fuel for the foreseeable future, who doesn’t like natural gas? Ask the Sierra Club. … Continue reading →

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