Monthly Archives: September 2011

Who killed human civilization?

Posted on September 30, 2011 Author: Hansadutta das

The world got along for thousands of years without heavy industrialization, technology, credit derivatives, inflation and unemployment, and it was a time when human beings used to be civilized. excerpt from morning walk conversation, Durban, October 13, 1975: PRABHUPADA: Material … more →

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Fools Elected by Fools

Posted on September 28, 2011 Author: Hansadutta das

Stupid voters enable broken government CNN – LZ GRANDERSON – Sep 27, 2011 The biggest reason government is broken is because of voters.

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Dire Forecasts

Posted on September 27, 2011 Author: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

BBC Speechless As Trader Tells Truth: “The Collapse Is Coming…And Goldman Rules The World” Zero Hedge – TYLER DURDEN – Sep 26, 2011 In an interview on BBC News this morning that left the hosts gob-smacked (google it… it is … more →

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Deflation means real value for your money

Posted on September 25, 2011 Author: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

Forget Gold—What Matters Is Copper Zero Hedge – GONZALO LIRA – Sep 24, 2011 The ongoing price collapse of copper signals that the markets have collectively decided that there is going to be no resurgence of the global economies—at least … more →

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Evolution of Cartoon Science

Posted on September 23, 2011 Author: Narasimha das

Was Darwin Wrong? National Geographic Magazine – DAVID QUAMMEN – Nov 2004 Evolutionary theory, though, is a bit different. It’s such a dangerously wonderful and far-reaching view of life that some people find it unacceptable, despite the vast body of … more →

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Times of Crisis

Posted on September 23, 2011 Author: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

Bullion Vaults Run Out of Space on Gold Rally Bloomberg – CHANYAPORN CHANJAROEN, NICHOLAS LARKIN & DEBARATI ROY – Sep 22, 2011 The metal rose 27 percent to $1,803.32 this year as the MSCI All-Country World Index of equities retreated … more →

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One lucky cow

Posted on September 21, 2011 Author: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

Famous fugitive cow finally caught Daily Chilli – Sep 4, 2011 Initially billed for slaughter, six-year-old Yvonne broke free from a farm on May 24 and retreated to the woods in the Upper Bavarian district.

Posted in Economy, Food: Field to Table | Tagged Bavarian cow, cow slaughter, German cow, Yvonne the cow | Comments Off

Science of the Eternals

Posted on September 19, 2011 Author: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

A Point of View: Can religion tell us more than science? BBC News – JOHN GRAY – Sep 16, 2011 Science hasn’t enabled us to dispense with myths. Instead it has become a vehicle for myths – chief among them, … more →

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Cluster bombs rejected in favor of H bombs

Posted on September 17, 2011 Author: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

Companies ejected from London arms fair for ‘promoting cluster bombs’ Guardian – NICK HOPKINS – Sep 16, 2011 The world’s largest arms fair has thrown out two exhibitors after they were found to be promoting cluster munitions that have been … more →

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Orders from Higher Authorities: Call for Civil Disobedience

Posted on September 16, 2011 Author: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

Praying in Paris streets outlawed Telegraph – HENRY SAMUEL – Sep 15, 2011 Praying in the streets of Paris is against the law starting Friday, after the interior minister warned that police will use force if Muslims, and those of … more →

Posted in Government, Law, Religion, Secularism | Tagged Chaitanya, civil disobedience, prayer in public places, sankirtan movement, secularism | Comments Off