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Members of this committee might find this article interesting.
"But for years clues had existed that Britain had also expatriated colonial records that were considered too sensitive to be left in the hands of successor governments."
" . . . the records had been stashed at a high-security storage facility that the Foreign Office shared with the intelligence agencies MI5 and MI6. It also revealed a bigger secret. This same repository, Hanslope Park, held files removed from a total of 37 former colonies."
"The files could easily have been trashed on at least three occasions, he says, probably without publicity. For a variety of reasons, they weren’t. Maybe it was the squirrel-like tendency of archivists. Maybe it was luck."
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2016/aug/18/uncovering-truth-british-empire-caroline-elkins-mau-mau
Commented Aug 21, 2016 on SST closed until after Labor Day. at Sic Semper Tyrannis
SST closed until after Labor Day.
The level of tendentious BS has gotten deep enough here for me shut the place down until after the 1st of September. pl
I heartily second Gerard's link to the perp-walk post. In fact, Scott Adams has an entire series of insightful posts on Donald Trump's mastery of persuasion.
http://blog.dilbert.com/
Commented Aug 26, 2015 on The US media and elections at Sic Semper Tyrannis
The US media and elections
"The adversarial relationship between Mr. Trump and the Spanish-language news media, which has simmered publicly since he announced his candidacy in June, boiled over on Tuesday at a news conference in Dubuque, Iowa, when the candidate erupted at Jorge Ramos, the main news anchor at Univisio...
Stop growing almonds.
Commented Apr 6, 2015 on NAWAPA - A Grand Idea - republished 5 April 2015 at Sic Semper Tyrannis
NAWAPA - A Grand Idea - republished 5 April 2015
In light of the California drought.... I thought to re-publish this. IMO California may soon be experiencing reverse growth if they cannot find a solution to their long term water problem in something like reverse osmosis or other peoples' water. pl --------------------------------- "T...
Called all three of my members; got through to two of them.
Different reaction from when I called re the imminent attack on Syria. Then the young staffer was eager to inform me that my congressman agreed with me. Now they merely noted my location and opinion.
Commented Mar 2, 2015 on Write to your members of Congress! Stop Bibi! at Sic Semper Tyrannis
Write to your members of Congress! Stop Bibi!
This man is in the United States for the specific purpose of wrenching control of US foreign policy from the hands of our elected president and the Executive Branch of the federal government. He does not shrink from saying that this attempt is all about his country and what he imagines are i...
I have just one vivid memory of Kennedy's assassination. I was in kindergarten in Edina, Minnesota.
The teacher gathered us around her, sitting on the floor as we did at story time. She summarized what had happened, including the statement that Kennedy had been shot by a crazy man named Lee Harvey Oswald.
Then she quizzed us. When she asked, "Who shot the President?" all the students, including myself, yelled out, "CRAZY MAN!" A moment later, a boy behind me calmly said, "Lee Harvey Oswald." My head snapped around and I looked at him in awe. All the rest of us were like a mob, but this guy was cool and self-possessed.
It was many years afterwards that I learned of Kipling's lines, "If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs . . ." It's a goal I've strove for, but of course not always achieved.
Commented Nov 18, 2013 on Where were you when... at Sic Semper Tyrannis
Where were you when...
Where were you when you heard JFK had been murdered? I was sitting at the bar in the officer's club at Fort Greely, Alaska. I was eating a reindeer burger (cheaper than beef up there). I was a lieutenant and in Alaska for a course in arctic warfare. The black and white TV set suddenly stop...
Called my member of the House and spoke to a nice staffer.
Called Chuck and the line was busy.
Called Gillibrand and the message said I would be shunted to voice mail due to the high volume of calls. Then the voice mail box was at capacity and not accepting messages!
Ended up emailing the two senators.
NY Times says characterizing the congressional call ratio as 100-to-1 against is vastly overstating support for the strike.
Commented Sep 7, 2013 on Tell Congress what you want. at Sic Semper Tyrannis
Tell Congress what you want.
I urge all and sundry US citizens to twitter, FB or otherwise communicate to their congresspersons their wishes with regard to the coming votes on resolutions concerning the use of force in Syria. pl
Nice posting. Do you know about these yoga books?
http://www.yogavidya.com/freepdfs.html
Commented Jun 7, 2011 on Article: "The Yoga of Cooking and Eating" at SoulVeggie
Article: "The Yoga of Cooking and Eating"
I remember a transcendent moment, many years ago, when I was stirring millet in a pan to roast it, thinking about how monk’s “compete” for the honor of cooking for their order. The individual grains of millet became “stars” in my mind, and the pan held within it a wonderful spiral galaxy of lif...
Nice posting. Do you know about these yoga books?
http://www.yogavidya.com/freepdfs.html
Commented Aug 9, 2010 on Teaching Hatha Yoga: Private Lessons at brianwire's blog
Teaching Hatha Yoga: Private Lessons
Teaching Hatha Yoga: Private Lessons How much should your rate be for a private Yoga lesson? Does it vary by location? Why do some Yoga teachers schedule so many private lessons, while other Yoga instructors run Yoga classes, almost exclusively? Private Yoga lessons do vary in price, and the aver...
Nice posting. Do you know about these kundalini books?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/freepdfs.html
Commented Jul 28, 2010 on Chakra & Kundalini Activator Suites... at Gossoup Staff's blog
Chakra & Kundalini Activator Suites...
Chakra & Kundalini Activator Suites http://bit.ly/acV9l4
Nice posting. Do you know about these pranayama books?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/freepdfs.html
Commented Jul 25, 2010 on Asthma and Yoga ? The Benefits That You Might Have Missed at christopherwire's blog
Asthma and Yoga ? The Benefits That You Might Have Missed
Asthma and Yoga – The Benefits That You Might Have Missed Image : http://www.flickr.com At first glance you might wonder what can yoga possibly do to help asthmatics in achieving alleviation and control over their condition. There’s a lot that yoga can offer, actually. But not just general ev...
Nice posting. Do you know about these pranayama books?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/freepdfs.html
Commented Jul 23, 2010 on How to Treat and Cure For Asthma Using 10 Minutes a Day at mattwire's blog
How to Treat and Cure For Asthma Using 10 Minutes a Day
How to Treat and Cure For Asthma Using 10 Minutes a Day Image : http://www.flickr.com If you have asthma, you definitely fear the onset of another attack. You may feel panicked when an asthma attack begins because you may experience chest pain or tightness and shortness of breath. And perhaps, ...
Nice posting. Do you know about these kundalini books?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/freepdfs.html
Commented Jul 21, 2010 on Spirit Voyage sets on a journey of wellness with... at blog
Spirit Voyage sets on a journey of wellness with...
Spirit Voyage sets on a journey of wellness with Kundalini Yoga http://ping.fm/t1MVC By World online review Newspaper
Nice posting. Do you know about these mudra books?
http://www.yogavidya.com/freepdfs.html
Commented Apr 16, 2010 on Gyan Mudra "Towards Understanding" at 26linkweb's blog
Gyan Mudra "Towards Understanding"
Have you ever undergone a lifetime crisis when lifetime seems to dish outside challenge after challenge, and you are overwhelmed by frustration, rage or irritability? You don't know why it is happening to you however feel that something should be changed, something you demand to learn and be awar...
Nice posting. Do you know about this edition of the Gita?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/gita.html
Commented Apr 13, 2010 on Update: "Learn a Meditation Technique" - The... at Ali Sharifi's blog
Update: "Learn a Meditation Technique" - The...
Update: "Learn a Meditation Technique" - The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita with Swami Kriyananda http://ping.fm/c0xf7
Nice posting. Do you know about these pranayama books?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/freepdfs.html
Commented Apr 6, 2010 on Pranayama Breathing 3 - Snap, Crackle, Pop at Smokey's blog
Pranayama Breathing 3 - Snap, Crackle, Pop
The third in a series of articles about the amazingly autonomous of charge sort of breathing yogis call 'Pranayama', the attainment of ones complete respiratory powers leads to restructuring the breather's skeleton. What happens when you learn to breathe completely in and outside is reminiscent o...
Beautiful! Do you know about this edition of the Gita?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/gita.html
Commented Mar 9, 2010 on on this path no effort is wasted at beauty that moves
on this path no effort is wasted
On this path no effort is wasted, no gain is ever reversed; even a little of this practice will shelter you from great sorrow. Bhagavad Gita 2.40 (Stephen Mitchell translation) I'm so thankful for my yoga practice right now. Forget the perfect downward dog, side plank or headstand. It i...
Nice posting. Do you know about this Shiva Samhita?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/ss.html
Commented Feb 20, 2010 on Jammu, Feb 9 (PTI) The annual pilgrimage to... at dollarpaisa's blog
Jammu, Feb 9 (PTI) The annual pilgrimage to...
Jammu, Feb 9 (PTI) The annual pilgrimage to Amarnath cave shrine will begin on July one, official sources said today. The two-month pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Lord Shiva in South Kashmir Himalayas would continue till August 24 - the day of Shravan Purnima/Raksha Bandha, Chief Executive Off...
Nice posting. Do you know about these pranayama books?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/freepdfs.html
Commented Dec 4, 2009 on How To Clean & Organize Your Mind With A Breath Of Fire at thefutureisred
How To Clean & Organize Your Mind With A Breath Of Fire
There's too much going on. Work. Home. Friends. Family. Sometimes it feels like I can barely fit everything I need and want to do on the list in my head, let alone in my life. This is how I cope. I’ve been far too caught up in things lately. Everything feels way too serious. From cruise s...
Nice posting. Do you know about these yoga books?
http://www.yogavidya.com/freepdfs.html
Commented Sep 24, 2009 on Yoga Classes in Paris at I Prefer Paris
Yoga Classes in Paris
Federation Francaise de Yoga Perhaps this is the oldest Vinyasa yoga style studio in Paris. Gérard Arnaud, the senior teacher, offers excellent Vinyasa classes, but they’re in French. He speaks fluent English and I believe it's worth attending his advanced lessons. If you are a total beginne...
Nice posting. Do you know about this edition of the Gita?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/gita.html
Commented Sep 10, 2009 on Hinduism - Initial Thoughts Unfold at Delight In Him - Top Christian Views Online, Faith in God, Spiritual Life
Hinduism - Initial Thoughts Unfold
My favorite museum in San Francisco is the Asian Art Museum on the Civic Center Plaza. A frequent exhibit is the South Asian program showcasing ancient sculpture pieces from Hinduism and Buddhism. The pottery, statutes, and reliefs convey Classical Hindu mythology and much of the informativ...
Do you know about this edition of the Gita?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/gita.html
Commented Sep 6, 2009 on Muslims Behead Four Ex- Muslim Christian Apostates at Atlas Shrugs
Muslims Behead Four Ex- Muslim Christian Apostates
Muslims Behead Four Ex-Muslim Christian Orphanage Workers CBN News Friday, August 14, 2009 Four Christians working in Somalia to provide services to orphans have been executed by beheading by al-Qaida-linked interests who told their families that is the penalty for apostasy. The report...
Nice posting. Do you know about these chakra books?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/freepdfs.html
Commented Jul 21, 2009 on First page at Writtenwyrdd
First page
First page of the Magus of Athlinar. I still haven't reached the end, but I have adjusted the beginning quite a bit. I think it sets the stage for where I want to go a bit better. What I'd really like to know, though, is how well this opening sets the stage for you. What sort of world do yo...
Nice review. Do you know about this edition of the Gita?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/gita.html
Commented Mar 2, 2009 on Dr Atomic is Da Bomb at Gertsamtkunstwerk
Dr Atomic is Da Bomb
I have just got back from this at ENO. As a side note, it was a good thing I checked my ticket, because I thought it would start at 7 or 7.30; turns it started at 6pm. I was lucky that public transport was all in my favour because I arrived with just ten minutes to spare before it started. I...
Nice posting. Do you know about this edition of the Gita?
http://www.YogaVidya.com/gita.html
Commented Jan 2, 2009 on never without a map to navigate at beauty that moves
never without a map to navigate
We're keeping it mellow tonight... There is a passage from the Bhagavad Gita that is very dear to me, it was committed to memory a long, long time ago. Tonight I spent a little time looking around my blog archives wondering if I've ever shared it here before. It doesn't seem to have been writt...
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