Another One Of Those Earwigs

With More Digital Photos

Even with an ultra-sonic pest repeller nearby, I found this young earwig crawling around on September 7th and pounded it with my hand when I saw it. I don't think roach spray works very well against them either. So keep a sharp eye out. It seems that pounding them when you notice them may be your second best defense. And just to be safe, because these earwigs are so similar to the normal ones, I would go ahead and kill every earwig wherever and whenever I might find one. I know that, as for me, I'm not going to tolerate their continued existence anymore.

Common Florida Earwig

For Comparison

This is the common earwig normally found in Northeast Florida. It looks very similar to the one in my previous post. The difference in appearance is mainly in the size and shape of the abdomen, with the other's being of greater width comparatively and shaped more like a teardrop. I don't really think that it's necessary to kill this species shown here, if found outside.

Public Health Concern

Strange Earwig Found in USA

This is neither a joke nor just an old wives' tale. Beware of this dangerous pest. It can scurry into a nostril, cut a small circle in the skin inside, start gnawing away at your sinus cavity, making a home for itself, get into your ear, and more. I hope that one of these doesn't enter or infect your brain. Symptoms include sinus infections on one side. First the danger must be recognized, then you can fight against it.

(Digital photograph of an immature specimen. Notice the narrow thorax and large abdomen.)

If you see an earwig like this one, you should kill and capture it. To see one and not kill it might be a deadly mistake. Its normal lifespan is probably more than a dozen years.

When I saw this one, I pounded it with my fist like a hammer. I then crushed its neck with my thumbnail and dropped it into a small container. It landed in an awkward position bending the abdomen. Then I froze it.

Unfortunately, in Florida at least, if you tell a doctor that you have a problem with this bug, that same doctor can very well legally send you to an insane asylum for the rest of your life. Thank God for the power of the name of Jesus Christ! And thank goodness for doctors. But, I would also suggest that everyone buy ultra-sonic pest repellers and plug one into an outlet in your bedroom. I know Black&Decker makes some in China.

So, beware also of those earwigs that you don't see. Insects have little mercy. And, the Mafia and CIA do likewise, among others. But who can blame them? Mercy is meant for the merciful. But, this means war. I'm still hoping it's not a plague. And, I hope mankind overcomes these things. Glory to the LORD God.

Congratulations to Barack Obama

I wish him well as President of the United States of America in a difficult time. But, I don't envy the job.

Perhaps Congress can now pass a law to criminalize torture that won't be vetoed.

As for myself, I've just rarely been on the internet lately. My free time has been very limited. I'm focusing my interests toward at least doing a little more with my music. Listen in at:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=833075 or
http://www.soundclick.com/Store/byArtist.cfm?bandID=833075

How US Torture Laws Help Al-Qaeda

One Reason at Least

No decent, self-respecting individual would ever turn another person over to authorities to be tortured. Yes a civilized person might turn in a suspect to be detained and questioned, but not for torture or summary execution.

Torture is against international law and condemned by enlightened societies, but embraced by degenerates and barbarians. My dad used to tell me that two wrongs don't make a right. I guess maybe Bush's Poppy never said that to him.


Some links:

Bush veto allows CIA torture to continue
By Washington correspondent Kim Landers, Posted Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:00pm AEDT http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/03/10/2185249.htm?section=world

'Torture-tainted evidence' mars US legal image: rights group
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5ilxw3zmT4wQaGyrHexYLTvFwFnxg

The Grand Inquisitor's Veto: Bush Vetoes Torture Bill, by Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/susan_brooks_thistlethwaite/2008/03/the_grand_inquisitors_veto_bus.html

US Plans to Blow Apart Its Own Military Satellite

Space Weapons and Anti-satellite Missiles

Here is a good opportunity for our space agencies to prove the value of the Orbital Express satellites to reprogram and boost the orbit of its own spy satellite, but instead they choose once again to show their ability to destroy satellites by using anti-satellite missiles.

They warned the Chinese before about doing the same thing. It sounds like another clear act of intimidation against the rest of the world, an example of how they can deny access in space for certain satellites - especially those from Iran.


Some Links:

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-satellite15feb15,0,5756004.story
U.S. will try to shoot down spy satellite gone bad

Is This Satellite Shootdown Necessary?
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 By MARK THOMPSON/WASHINGTON
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1713634,00.html

Russia-China space deal to counter US shield move: diplomats
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Russia-China_space_deal_to_counter_US_shield_move_diplomats_999.html

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aa8hnwcuQwtg&refer=home
Iran's Satellite Program Is `Troubling Development,' U.S. Says

Space Weapons Warning - Update

Experimental Satellites
And Anti-satellite Satellites

Last Thursday night an Atlas 5 rocket was sent aloft and on skyward from Cape Kennedy. DARPA and Space Command placed in low earth orbit some six "experimental" military satellites. Of these some are said to be used for refueling satellites but also capable of capturing and attaching themselves to most man-made satellites and changing their orbits, the Orbital Express program. Repeating again, and reading between the lines, these satellites can not only grab other satellites to boost their orbits - but also presumably bring them down in a fiery reentry. And are ready and able to do whichever is commanded.

The Chinese had also been working on technology for something like this for some time. They'll probably want to put their own in orbit next, satellites that capture other satellites and change their control and function in some way. (They didn't recently shoot apart their own satellite for no reason, like Reagan did over twenty years ago.) Or if someone wanted, they could just put something as simple as some big bags of sand in orbit rigged to explode, or maybe something as complicated as an EMP.

It seems to me that our leaders blunder on, and America has gone berserkers. Bush has called for the world to react either for or against his administration, who say either get behind them or get out of their way - follow them or face their wrath. Welcome to the twenty-first century, Mr. Schizoidman. Take a look at the scene you are creating. I'm speculating that you will still go ahead on and not listen to me, a somewhat concerned citizen. Que sera sera.

So the weaponization of space is full speed ahead. Get ready for satellite wars to begin. Does America really think it can conquer the whole world with satellites, nukes, the troops in Iraq, and all their false intelligence, money, and the cheering sections of high school football games chanting, "USA! USA! Shock and awe! We're #1!"? The nurse with a sweet female face announces with a smile, a wink, and a grin, "Time for your medicine."


Some related links:
http://www.darpa.mil/tto/programs/oe.htm

http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/070308_orbitalexpress_prelnch.html

http://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_Working_On_Satellite_Defenses_In_The_Shadow_Of_Chinese_Test_999.html

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2007/01/18/us_voices_concern_over_china_satellite_killer_test/

Iraq Now - A Question for Free People

About Four Years After (Once Again)

First and foremost, what do the liberated people of Iraq think? If the Iraqis now truly have freedom and democracy, then perhaps they themselves should now put it to a vote on whether they wish the US military to leave or to stay, and not the US Congress which voted for an unnecessary war of aggression. Isn't it time yet for the matter to be broached and for the question to be asked?

I suppose it's none of my business anyway. I don't consider myself a free man either.

The End

I have thought for some time now that the Neo-Con's plans and dreams for American world-domination will probably soon lead to nuclear war, and that there's really nothing I can do about it. And, knowing the human race, it would likely happen anyway. Oblivion and chaos, but almost nobody cares. And I say also, "God's will be done" - whatever it may be. I have seen glimpses of His Glory. But maybe you can tell me, when did the Christian creed become "Blessed are the rich. No one can stand in their way"?

I am not those other bluehummingbirds on the internet. And, no one has supported my sites with any contributions. (My thanks to my websites' free hosts.) But due to health and financial reasons, and the lack of interest, my sites on the internet are now finished and complete. Thank you, reader, for your time and interest, and good luck. If I am ever compelled, I might still write again.

Adios,

James Patrick Holmes

Super Spy Agencies To Merge

9/11 Families Rejoice

A bill expressing the commission's recommendations has been passed through congress. Now we will have one big spy agency that spies on everyone. The CIA, FBI, NSA, DIA, and eleven more agencies rolled into one complete unit under one person. And where is the oversight by the representatives of the people? From what I've heard of the size of the bill, I wonder if anyone has read it. Does this mean more political assassinations at home and abroad? It only makes sense. What other way could there be to run a total police state? I guess that's progress. Why resist what's inevitable?

About the Election and the Optical Scan Votes

I, for one, would feel more re-assured about the outcome of the presidential election and its integrity if there were a recount of the optical scan votes, since there is such a discrepancy between the polling projections and the results on those machines. There can be no meaningful recount of the touch-screen votes, but we have a paper trail for the optically scanned ones. Also, the number of votes counted and the number of people who voted don't seem to match in most cases - in Florida counties at least - with more votes counted than voters; which calls for a recount in and of itself. There is no real mandate for the Bush-Cheney agenda if the election was rigged. And, we all need to have confidence in the voting process for democracy to work. Electronic computer counting of votes is open to hacking and glitches, and needs verification.

Bush wins Re-election

Unfortunately, with electronic voting and no paper trail for almost half the votes, we can never really know for sure if it was a legitimate victory. And more war is definitely coming, but I can't say exactly when. Henry Kissinger recently said in an article in Newsweek that no matter who became president, pre-emptive war is the new world order's assignment for America.

My Comment on the Non-Debate

Concentrating on who will be the next war president (who will fight the fight the best in war and whose war will be the better plan), the amiable non-confrontation between the candidates, the choreographed spectacle for the masses has begun in this arena. Focus your attention on the center ring. And which is the best war candidate?

Kerry "confronted" Bush on his war policy on North Korea, and then Bush "confronted" Kerry. All the while Bush has probably already slated that war for November -- right after the one against Iran and Syria in alliance with the Israelis in October. Yet, I see but a little difference between them; the choices in the race seem almost irrelevant.

Just a short note -
Remember, you heard it here first.

The Republican Convention

( I'm not really trying to ignore you, I'm just very tired of the lies.)

If what I read is correct, when they call fascism democracy and provoke fights and call their opponents aggressors, then that's just the Republican party doing its thing. Expect more war, because the Republican platform is war and they've apparently started their convention looking for war on China and North Korea. I'm pretty sure Iran is on that list also. I think maybe the Democratic platform isn't all that much different either. But be on the look-out for pre-emptive strikes, and oh yeah, al-Qaeda.

Casualties in Najaf Battle

According to the DoD records at Lunaville's Coalition Casualty Count http://icasualties.org/oif/prdDetails.aspx?hndRef=8-2004 , only eleven US soldiers were killed in fighting in Najaf in the month of August out of sixty killed in the same period in all of Iraq. Hundreds of Sadr's militants and followers were said to have been killed along with some unknown amount of civilians. The shrine itself is to be closed for ten days and US troops will remain in the city until Allawi deems that the Iraqi police are ready to take over the job. And according to the media, the Shia leadership has called for an end to armed resistance, but the clerics later denied it. Fighting still goes on across other cities in Iraq.

Sistani Comes to Najaf

As a man of peace, Sistani came to Najaf. Will U.S. troops recede and fighting stop? I hope so, but I also wonder.

My Prediction (maybe I shouldn't say anything and just shut up from now on)

My Prediction ...

Here's what I postulate: (JMHO)



Bush is starting world war with Syria, Iran and North Korea among others just about right now. He doesn't seem to care or thinks it's the right thing to do, but America could likely be nuked and largely defeated in the world arena. And all the riches which you counted on will be lost. It may be there won't be any election in 2004 because of it; that is, there will be no election in November if the US military is largely defeated and US cities lie in radioactive ruin with the nation under martial law.

The US may well suffer some defeat because of this battle now going on in Najaf, by God - not to mention the torture at Abu Grahib. I will try to stay the course myself as well, but more than likely you will probably think I'm crazy, and you might be right. I probably shouldn't say anything at all. But, somehow I just can't see how massacring tens of thousands of innocent Iraqis and taking over their country was a Christian act. But if all you self-proclaimed "Christians" say so, then who am I to disagree? I'm still waiting for God to make good on His promises to me. Anyone can make a promise, but how many ever keep one?

I guess I just don't get it. I've heard all the rationalizations of those in power in this nation, but somehow I must be missing something important. Preemptive war doesn't seem to make all that much sense to me. Preemptive peace makes more sense I would think. Those who call me a contrarian might be right. Everyone in the world seems to be trying to make me not care anymore. They call me the fool and say my thoughts and opinions are worthless. They only try to beat me down and destroy me for fun and profit. But it is written that God is judge and power belongs to Him. The policy of this country doesn't make sense to me. Death and destruction is the path mankind is on. The sharp teeth of the war machine devours the earth and the war-profiteers live the high life.

Curious Forceful Earth Energy Burst Reported

On June14th this year, four days after the G8 Economic Summit at Sea Island which is very close to King's Bay nuclear submarine base in Georgia, EMSC Seismology recorded a 6.1 magnitude earthquake just off the coast at 23:00 hrs UTC. Now this event was not broadcast by any news service that I know of, and the USGS doesn't mention it. Not many seemed to pay any attention to this detection by those machines. Quite a curious thing though. What was the cause of the registration on instruments? Did anyone around there feel a quake? Or, could it have been an echo of some powerful new sonar? Are citizens even allowed to know such stuff anymore? Then again, do you really want to know?

Here are a couple of links:
6.1 Registered off Coast of Florida Near Jacksonville — Fake Quake?
June 15, 2002 [note: should be 2004] by Mitch Battros (ECTV)
Earthquake Warning System - List of the detection messages received
EMSC

Democracy and Tyranny American Style

People will probably complain that when it comes time to vote they must choose between the lessers of two or more evils. And it's basically true, because no decent person would willingly desire to be in charge of this country that is run by and for greedy, corrupt corporations and individuals. Instead of democracy, it's the Enrons that put candidates in office, and it's the GEs and Halliburtons that tell us how to live everyday on TV. If your own politicians whom you support don't care about the American people anymore, why should I? Almost nobody seems to care about me anyhow. It's not like there is anything inherently good about the American people. We were just lucky enough to have some wise forefathers who realized what democracy should be and how we could continue to live like a free people. But, we haven't much lived up to that calling ever.

If the Iraqis ever really get a choice and become a real democracy, they'd most likely kick the US right out of their country. They might even join together with Iran and other Muslim countries in the region and forcibly eliminate any remaining occupying troops from what they call their holyland if those troops happen to stay that long.

About the War on Terror .. Osama bin Who?

So this has been the beginning so far of the war on terror, and we've already been told over and over to expect much more. Bush and Cheney won't relent on war and tell us to be ready for new attacks everywhere, here and there. They've just focused on Iraq strategically right now due to its position and its oil. Iran and Syria look to be up next, as well as North Korea - war on multiple fronts. This machine isn't going to back up; the engines are in forward gear. I think it will grind itself and others to the ground.

It's either victory or defeat now, everyone knows - annihilation and/or slavery under oppression. And all that is offered, all the options seem to be unacceptable proposals.

So, I'm still waiting to see what happens. But, I wish I could get a ticket to another planet, somewhere to find peace, and that's for sure. I don't really want to see the results on earth anymore. Anyway I expect things to heat up greatly in the Middle East soon, and somehow I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way.