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Sparrow Chat was born in late 2003 on a "Blogger" site, but following problems with the server, was moved to a "Wordpress" format. Unfortunately, at the time no-one on Wordpress had discovered a simple method of transferring posts from the beta version of Blogger, so the only archives available are from November 2006, when the blog migrated here.
"Yarns of a Professional Gongoozler"
by
R J Adams.
NOW AVAILABLE - IN PAPERBACK!
Subtitled "Tales of English Canal Life at Dixie's Marina", this book highlights both the touching and absurd aspects of living and working around the boating fraternity on England's inland waterways. Available from the publisher and leading bookstores, the work can also be purchased in eBook (.pdf) or AudioBook (.mp3) format for immediate download.
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Gerald Kaufman is a Jew. He is 78 years old and a senior member of the British Parliament. His recent speech to Parliament on the subject of Israel's incursion into Gaza is reproduced below.
Those who blindly support the Israeli actions in Gaza, and its government's attitude towards the Palestinian situation, cannot ignore the words of Gerald Kaufman. This is truth from the horse's mouth.
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Once again, thanks to "This Old Brit" for the link
BRING ME THE HEAD OF SADDAM HUSSEIN
The works of Ben Turnbull take a satirical look at the lengths America's political elites go to in order to control and manipulate the way we think, from our first days of play to the last time we cast our vote. Turnbull is a passionate critic of the contemporary American political system, and explains why toys are central to his work: "Force fed on violence, abused by a controlling superpower and blackmailed through patriotism, the public are ultimately as disposable as the toys they once played with".
More works by Ben Turnbull can be found HERE
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DON'T BE FOOLED!
There is no such thing as "Clean Coal"
"Clean coal: Never was there an oxymoron more insidious, or more dangerous to our public health. Invoked as often by the Democratic presidential candidates as by the Republicans and by liberals and conservatives alike, this slogan has blindsided any meaningful progress toward a sustainable energy policy."[1]
Clean Coal Technology means taking the carbon dioxide from coalburning power stations and storing it underground. To date, that technology does not exist. It cannot be done. Even if sometime in the future it became possible, CO2 stored under the soil will eventually find a way to the surface and prove a legacy for our descendents we should not wish on them.
"Toxins from coal-fired power plants are spewed into our air and leach into our water, causing asthma, cancer and over 24,000 premature deaths each year. And just recently, in Tennessee, we all saw the catastrophic effects from the failure of one coal-ash impoundment on surrounding watersheds and communities."[2]
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by R J Adams December 26, 2009 at 9:25am
Rather belatedly, I wish all Sparrow Chat readers a very merry Christmas, and a happy and prosperous New Year. It’s a busy time in most households and ‘chez Adams’ is no exception.
I hope to be back at the keyboard before too long. Until then, eat, drink, and be merry as befits the season, and try to forget about climate change – unless you live on a Pacific island, of course, in which case you may find that rather difficult.
R J Adams December 26, 2009 at 9:25am
"Sparrow Chat" is the website/blog of R.J.Adams, a British writer living in America. The name derives from my first book "Even Little Sparrows", an autobio of my years with the British RSPCA. Some may disagree with my views on certain subjects. Comments are welcome, provided they are of an intellectual and constructive nature. No obscenities, please - unless necessary to the description of certain politicians and others of that ilk.
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"Even Little Sparrows"
by
R J Adams.
Recalling life as an animal welfare inspector in 1970's England, Even Little Sparrows is now available for immediate download as a revised and updated eBook, while still obtainable from the publisher and leading bookstores in its original paperback format. Over 300 pages of heart-rending, yet often hilarious anecdotes weave a poignant love story around the lives of characters dedicated to caring for the sick and unwanted of the animal kingdom.
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by TWILIGHT
Cancer - The Deadly Legacy of the Invasion of Iraq.
Forget about oil, occupation, terrorism or even Al Qaeda. The real hazard for Iraqis these days is cancer. Cancer is spreading like wildfire in Iraq. Thousands of infants are being born with deformities. Doctors say they are struggling to cope with the rise of cancer and birth defects, especially in cities subjected to heavy American and British bombardment. In Falluja, which was heavily bombarded by the US in 2004, as many as 25% of new- born infants have serious abnormalities, including congenital anomalies, brain tumors, and neural tube defects in the spinal cord......
"Many children are born with no eyes, no limbs, or tumors protruding from their mouths and eyes."
The reason: more than 1,000 tons of depleted uranium.
Read more:
New America Media, January 6th 2010
Those who believe war is an honorable institution should think again.
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The world consumes around 86 million barrels of oil every day. When the price of a barrel rises by $3, it generates an additional $94 billion dollars per year for.......someone?
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George Washington is the only president who didn't blame the previous administration for his troubles.
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The USA is the only "first world" country that bans those convicted of a felony from voting in elections, even when they've paid their debt to society. Over five million people are effected.
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In 1908 the Ford Model T returned 25mpg.
In 2008, the estimated average fuel efficiency for cars, including SUVs and pickups, in the United States is 20.8 mpg.
Well done, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge!
Sources: [1] [2]
From Monbiot.Com
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Since the United Nations was founded in 1945, there have been 140 wars, or approximately two a year.
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wisewebwoman December 26, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Backatcha, RJA and in the words of my people:
Athbhliain Faoi Mhaise Dhuit, a chara, agus Nollaig Shona Dhuit
XO
WWW
Mary (not the one that knocked over the pope) January 1, 2010 at 12:55 am
Hope you’re enjoying the holiday season–thanks for helping to raise the group consciousness with your intelligent observations.
Peace,
Mary Kay, Jones Alley