• The Breet Report – Airport Security and Boats

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    Long time ago, I finally got to fly on an airplane. The experience was terrific, because I went right to sleep each of the four times flying. Yes, I was probably one of the people snoring so loud that the in-flight video was welcomed, since it would mean the use of head phones. With that said…

    The news article Confusion in Europe after US demands more security, by Gregory Katz, Associated Press Writer, January 4, 2010, raises this thought, what about going back to transportation’s like boats? As insensitive as this may sound, wouldn’t it just be easier to screen passengers, load them up in the boats/cruiser ships, and enjoy a nice jaunt across the waters, without the fear of falling out of the sky? See…this might be insensitive; however, it makes sense, and is a logical question.

    The line of thinking goes like this, at least with a boat – there are lifeboats. The backup comes from the rapid response time from the coast guard(s) should an accident, or heave forbid a fire or otherwise happen. Why not be on a boat?

    The benefits of using boats would increase profits across the board in all manners, not to mention an extension of vacation time. The profit aspect would be tremendous for countries – if we stopped to think about this and what else do we have to get to and fro. Hey, look, an employment idea, benefits, working out on the sea, really being able to screen individuals, and not fearing the luggage being lost in another belly of a plane.

    Another benefit about going back to increasing boats on the ocean…at least on a boat there would be place one could walk around, play some games, view a sun/sunset or two, and not be all cramped into a little space like on a plane. Frankly, since the majority of people sit for too long nowadays, and more individuals are noticing the throbbing numbness due to lack of circulation in the legs, seems like it would just be better.

    The airplanes would be benefited as well – yup. Most of the airplanes/airlines have already admitted that fleets need to be upgraded. This would be a good time to do accomplish this task should boats be used more, airplanes would not be lacking proper upgrades, not just maintenance. In other words, the whole idea is the balancing act of people traveling, while still making profits, upgrades, and getting the flights inside the country (protocols and procedures – now) straight. Proper training – umm – smooth operations, what a great idea; although, there is bound to be an argument somewhere to trash the whole concept of using all modern transportation, with cool upgrades.

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  • The Breet Report: Global Warming/Global Climate Change Is Becoming More Of A Fact Now

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    It has been a long time in coming, but giving credit where credit is due – is never too late.  Again, Dr. James Hansen – thank you!

    The first alarms were raised about global warming so long ago that there was more than enough time to stop business as usual.  Stopping business as usual would have preserved the quality of life or for that matter made it better.  The whole thought about the future generations.  Ya know?

    See Dr. James Hansen has produced (in conjunction with two other facilities) the reports for what causes global warming and the trends that we are currently facing now as a species.  (Any notice lately how the word “species” is being used an awful lot now?)  Trends are not hard to spot out – we do this every day! What are the trends for business?  What are market trends? What are the fashion trends? Dr. James Hansen just happened to take it a step further…for the environment we all share.

    Countryside Devon by Anna Cervova @ Public Domain Pictures.net

    Countryside Devon by Anna Cervova @ Public Domain Pictures.net

    Well, in the news, the title is “Interior Dept. gets ready for global warming,” by Associated Press.  All of the sudden (here in the United States) “Interior Secretary Ken Salazar moved to prepare nation’s parks, refuges, and endangered species for the onslaught of global warming.” — This is a direct quote from Associated Press…….

    ODD.  The idea of global warming has been “debunked” for so long that the now it has become important.  Have the doctors (James Hansen) and environmentalist finally gotten through or IS THERE DATA SUGGESTING A BIG PILE OF POO IS HEADED OUR WAY?  Think about that and examine the known data.

    Now, throwing my two-cents in the arena, the idea of taking carbon emission/”carbon dioxide” and “storing it,” is a bad idea.  Sure they do that in Australia already, nothing “bad” has happened – yet, but the idea not so good.  Look at what has happened with storing leave over of other toxic chemical waste, to obtain certain products.  (Look at the coal byproducts.  Look at the nuclear byproducts.)

    And another thing, that big machine in (I believe) New Mexico that could possible “chew down” waste, isn’t online the last time I read about it.  Yup.  There is a machine that is specifically designed to “chew” and get rid of certain types of byproducts that have well – mutated us.  If you don’t believe it – history is riddled with it.  As an example, horrible birth defects. Eeek! (Not to mention there is a story, again from today’s news about SMOG affecting blood pressure. And we still carry on like tomorrow is going to be like today.)

    Look whether we like it or not, if there has ever been a need for everyone to work together, then this is actually it.  This involves no war that makes people get along. The common thread of our existence – yours and mine – is the health of this planet.  That’s it. Pure and in the most simplest form – health.  We all know a thing or two about that topic.

    If the government is acting to put PROJECTS in place to “prepare,” the smartest thing we could all do – as a species – is to reduce our carbon footprint too.  Take the bus from time to time. Ride a bike. Get a scooter.  If you can’t do that, take your lunch to the office and stay there for day.  Do more than what you do now, especially since most of us have adapted our current living standards. (That is partly preparing, because we have no idea exactly what to prepare in the way of doing more than our part.)

    Cambridge Street w/ Bicycles by Anna Cervova @ Public Domain Pictures.net

    Cambridge Street w/ Bicycles by Anna Cervova @ Public Domain Pictures.net

    For better or worse, the warnings are becoming big beckons of red pulsating lights.

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  • Anti-Government, Me? No… But A Voice For Our Environment

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    Just yesterday, I was told that sometimes what I write is “anti-government.” Oh, boy this sent me onto my soapbox.

    First, I am not anti-government.

    Why? I believe in the Constitution and what it represents for the United States.

    The problem I have with the current status quo, and maybe you do too.

    The problem is that I am a regular average person out here in the world that has to follow guidelines, or I lose my job.

    The basic guideline for any business out there for an individual to follow is, NOT to lie, cheat, or steal.  If you disobey those three things, all of your creditability is gone; therefore you are gone.

    Our government officials – ELECTED government officials – get congressional hearings “to get to the bottom of exploitation.”  They are not fired and get RE-ELECTED.  That is what my problem is when it comes to the government.

    Most of the population has NO CLUE as to the lies, cutting corners, and payoffs that most of the ELECTED government officials have done.  Most of the population does not want a clue because they do not believe that their representative could do such a thing or exploit.

    When the reports first come out – everyone is pissed off – then nothing happens.

    Review the last thirty years. Look at them and what has happened in the government.  Nixon was caught, hands down, and the man stepped down.   Who else in government has done that – when they have gotten caught?  And I mean really LEFT government work all together – to NOT make a decision for you and me?  FEW if any –

    So, as you are reviewing the last thirty years – it becomes obvious that as we have been sold out – our health, our lifestyles, our environment, our qualities of everything – HAVE PLUMMEDED.  Look at how we live and we, the general public, fight and quibble with each other over Social Security, Universal Health Care, Advancements in Technology, and so much more!  We have not looked or acknowledged the ROOT of the problem to MAKING THOSE THAT HAVE DONE WRONG, ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS.

    Everything is traced back to the fact shady deals of government were executed to benefit a few.  Look at all of the logging of the trees, mountains and landscapes blown up to have mines and strip OUR COUNTRY landscape, or the collapse of the banks.  (Recession ending? Only for those that still have a couple of millions left.)

    Those few in the government area reap the benefits of the above because THEY VOTED FOR IT THEMSELVES.  Better health care, huge paychecks for an elected officials (to have during and after office) and quality of living where they will never see hungry or know what it is like to be HONEST and work hard for what they have.  They did not go to their home state – they just did it.

    Now, ask yourself this – why are we kept in the dark about the crap we all know happens? Because they know it is wrong.  They know that it will mean their “job” if they get caught.  (Then it is swept under the rug.)

    They do not follow the rules but expect you too.  They still have a job but you do not.

    They do not want to eat contaminated this and that, but expect you too. This leads to better health care for them because they know they authorized the dumping of contamination!

    This is the tip of the iceberg for why I want to speak up for the environment.  The environment is the ONE COMMON THREAD we all have together.  The environment is what gives us ALL the benefits of health, of lifestyle, of living quality.

    Since science is censored, especially in the last ten (10) years, it is important for people to really understand that we are more than what we eat – we are dying because our environment is dying.

    WE, not the government, are going to be the responsible ones to change the course.

    We, not the government, want better – then we need to set the example.  Maybe they will follow us, especially, IF we quit being at each other’s throats over all the crap that has been fueled to separate us.

    ONE COMMON THREAD TO QUALITY AND PRESERVATION OF LIFE EXIST –

    THE ONE COMMON THREAD IS THE ENVIRONMENT.

    Our actions of green living, picking up trash, recycling, donating food (not money), volunteering, and being active about our environment/surroundings changes the World – one small step at a time.

    We live within the rules of the state and local government, and even call on the Constitution when more of a defined term is needed.  Questions: Why are they any different? Why are they separating us? Why is it they authorized others to pollute our home, our environment, our ONLY EARTH – to slowly contaminate me, you, our family, our generations? Has it really all been for that dollar that they say is going to save the environment now?? Really?

    So, yes I choose to speak for the environment and what it means to me.  I may only be a regular person – like you – with the same problems – like you, but just observing this crap is not doing my part, it never was – and I can’t be like that anymore.

    The vicious cycle of seeing children born with cancer and dying at the age two is bull, in my opinion.

    The vicious cycle of seeing people (at an accelerated rate) get cancer by 50 and dying “within an estimated about of time”, is bull in my opinion.

    The vicious cycle of seeing the fish and all of our food supplies (livestock and veggies) having PCB traces, mercury, and a whole bunch of other nasty crap polluting each and every single one of us – is bull in my opinion.  Those things have a known ROOT cause, but the status quo is maintained because we are too afraid of speaking up and holding those responsible accountable.

    Everything has a root cause. Since we have no power (it seems) to have the root cause addressed, then it is best to keep pointing out obvious issues in the environment.

    The environment works together – the whole thing.

    What happens in China – will affect us here, because the winds carry that “it.”

    What a ship or rig deposits in the oceans – will affect us here, because the tides carry that “it.”

    What a plane will deploy in the air (bombs or otherwise) – will affect us here because earth absorbs “it” and the winds carry “it.” (Double whammy for our troubles.)

    What a person does to set a fire (covering their tracks), or nature creating one through lighting – will affect us here because crops are lost, or a person’s life if changed in an instant.

    I believe in government, but through the original design and then adaptation of changing times. Not this hokie bull of separating each of us from the truth about the mess we are in now.

    We have problems – not a problem – but problems in our environment that are causing each of us issues.

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