The extremes of heat transfer, besides the dangerous storm over the USA...

December 19, 2008; 2100z; Naval Research Lab, global day/night view.
Yep, the circulation system crosses the equator as a consistent 'entity' defying Coriolis. Wow.

The center of the Atlantic vortex is just north of The Tropic of Cancer at 30 degrees latitude just west of Africa. What a mess. There are strong winds adding to the circulation off the North American continent into the Atlantic. Noted are strong winds heading directly north over Greenland into the Arctic Circle.

There are actually four distinct circulation centers. The other two besides the two noted off Africa in the northern hemisphere and off Brazil at the Equator, there is one at the 'usual' place in the Gulf of Mexico northwest of the Yucatan and in the Pacific at about 27 degrees north latitude just south of Mexico.

There is a fifth one east of Brazilia at 15 degrees south latitude. Wow, what a mess. This is where a hurricane manifested earlier in the year, I believe.



Sea heights at the outer periphery of the circular air movement is higher, especially in the Southern Oceans. The winds of the central vortex in Mid-Atlantic near SA is pushing surface waters into the Southern Hemisphere before the northern winds have a lesser effect in the Northern Oceans.

The heat from the equatorial waters are being forced south toward Antarctica. The same dynamics in less proportions are occuring in the northern waters of the Equator. There is some artificial upwelling under the vortex west of Brazil. It appears there is higher dynamics in the northern ocean, but, my estimation is that the ocean heights north of the Equator is a result of 'less surface area' and 'less water' than the southern seas.


There is a very unusal upper tropopsheric vortex over the Atlantic between Africa and South America. That is a result of a global circulation that connects the southern hemisphere with the northern hemisphere as a result of the 'collection of water vapor' over the South American continent as well as that of Wouthern Africa.

No Joke. The Sole of Your Shoe can now speak louder than words. Amazing.

The world has an new way of expressing common ground.

Investigation of Police Brutality and Torture. Scary combination. Yikes !!!

Shoe-tossing journalist was abused, Iraqi judge says (click here)
Thousands of protesters are calling for the release of journalist Mundtadhar al-Zeidi.
By Sarah More McCann
from the December 19, 2008 edition

An Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush at a press conference in Iraq last Sunday was beaten afterward, an Iraqi judge said Friday. The latest revelation in the incident that has garnered worldwide attention comes amid an Iranian cleric's call for a "shoe intifada" against the US and praise for the journalist from a Malaysian leader, suggesting that US President-elect Barack Obama will face challenges to overcoming anti-US sentiments.
According to the Associated Press (AP), Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi had "bruises on his face and around his eyes" shortly after throwing his shoes at President Bush during a press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Dec. 14.
Judge Dhia al-Kinani, the magistrate investigating the incident, said the court has opened an investigation into the alleged beating of journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi....

Warren needs to step down. His politics DON'T represent America.

The USA has a policy prohibiting assassination. The problem with Warren is his self-righteous standards he demands of political leaders of the USA. He is one of the poorest examples of someone capable of establishing peace in the world.

Warren is a religous figure in this country and YET he feels completely justified in CLEARLY CROSSING the line of church and state to dictate Political Policy to his following. That reeks of demands for him to have his Tax-Exempt status pulled. His verbose positions regarding foreign governments is completely offensive to the policies of Barak Obama. There is NO WAY he should be participating in any Inauguration of this President-Elect.

No Way ! Ain't gonna change my mind ! Never ! Hate mongering is NOT allowed.


...Seems to me that Rick Warren, one of the most popular Christian evangelical pastors in the nation, has some splainin’ to do to the Muslim bruthas when he Council national convention in two weeks. You see, Brother Rick engaged in a surreal interview with Brother Sean on FOX News last week in which he called for the murder of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran’s president. Somehow, I don’t think that’s going to go over too well with the Convention guests. I’d really like to see the video of this session especially the Q&A! Somebody who attends, please send it to me....

Double Speak - ..."Instead of protecting voter rights, it allows the campaigns to become the gatekeepers of the election."

People vote for candidates. Therefore, the people are represented by the candidates when a court challenged is engaged. If a candidate sincerely believes in the votes received then it is the candidates obligation to insist on an accounting of all ballots cast.

There is no displacement of authority to a 'gatekeeper' system. It is the right and obligation of the candidate to insist the voters are represented honestly. These are legitimate challenges to cease disenfranchisement of voters in Minnesota.

"...What’s more, the Coleman campaign returned to the Minnesota Supreme Court this morning over the issue of potentially double-counted ballots. The Republican’s camp has argued that in some cases (roughly 150 total) both original and duplicate ballots have been mistakenly included in the tally and wants the court to enjoin the canvassing board from certifying the election results until the issue is resolved. At least one local election official, Cindy Reichert of Minneapolis, seems to agree that double-counting may have occurred. The Franken campaign maintains it’s not an issue. The canvassing board voted unanimously this morning not to get involved in the matter, prompting the Coleman campaign to seek redress in the courts...."

32 Days until Inauguration - Why "W"rong priorities establish dangerous currents.

Hezbollah supporters attending a protest in Dahiyeh, Lebanon, on Friday against the Gaza blockade carry Palestinian flags. (AP)
Is Hezbollah its own political nation state, too? (click here) It displays a Palestinian flag. When will the Palestinians 'unit' under one political authority?


The Russian system, called the S-300, is one of the most advanced multi-target anti-aircraft-missile systems in the world today and has a reported ability to track up to 100 targets simultaneously while engaging up to 12 at the same time. It has a range of about 200 kilometers and can hit targets at altitudes of 27,000 meters.

Israel is always in a crisis simply because of the lack of mutual peace in the region. The latest is the expiration of a treaty with Hamas. That in and of itself isn't the reason for this entry. That in and of itself is not a crisis with the PALESTINIANS. It is, however, re-establishing hostilities for aggression by both Israel and Hamas. There are elements in Israel that would like a change in tone toward Hamas in Gaza. It also accompanies the difference in politics. It is an interesting 'pause' in aggressions.

In actuality, Hamas is NOT a sovereign authority. The 'truce' should exist between the ELECTED authorities of Palestine and rebel elements such as Hamas. Israel recognizing Hamas as a diplomatic priority is actually recognizing divided Palestinian authority established due to violence/law breaking.

If Hamas in Gaza wants to act as 'separatists' then they need to seek relief through changes in the Palestinian Constitution which could delinate between Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and other settlements. I may be that perpetual conflict can result if Hamas is not allowed a sovereign authority. The question that arises, however, is that establishing Hamas as a sovereign entity dilutes any established 'ethnicity' and rewards 'political states' different from 'ethnic states.' Hm?

Tensions Rise as Hamas Ends Truce With Israel (click here)
By Robert Berger Jerusalem
19 December 2008
Tensions are high on the border of Israel and the Gaza Strip after a cease-fire comes to an end. Palestinian militants in Gaza fired rockets into southern Israel, formally ending a six-month old cease-fire. The truce expired on Friday, and the Islamic militant group Hamas, which rules Gaza, said it would not be renewed. A masked member of the Hamas military wing, Abu Obeida, said all Palestinian factions agreed that Israel has not abided by the cease-fire and therefore they would return to armed resistance....


Last update - 07:08 19/12/2008
ANALYSIS / Barak's restraint in Gaza is a huge elections gamble (click here)
By Aluf Benn, Haaretz Correspondent
The debate in Israel over a large-scale operation in the Gaza Strip is a debate between two opposing security doctrines: preemption versus postponement. Proponents of an invasion argue that it is better to fight Hamas before it grows even stronger, as that will reduce casualties on both sides. Defense Minister Ehud Barak, who heads the opposing camp, holds that it is better to wait: Perhaps something will change in the Palestinian arena or in the Arab world, thereby preventing a bloody war, and if not, waiting until Hamas escalates the conflict will make it easier to mobilize both domestic and international support for an operation....





The reason for this entry is the overwhelming focus by Israel's citizens on the armaments from Russia to Iran. There are sales of 'anti-aircraft' missiles to Iran.

(From the article at the title to entry) ..."The deliveries of dangerous armaments to our enemies won't serve the interests of peace and, for instance, can help Iran wipe Israel off the face of earth," the Interfax news agency quoted envoy Amos Gilad was quoted as saying....

Let me first note that anything Russia is selling Iran can be duplicated by the USA as noted in the film loop above. There is also technology being developed by Israel to counter any form of war machines Iran owns. In realizing that is established the fact that Iran is nullified of aggressions using these weapons and sales of these armaments by Russia speaks to concerns by Iran of USA aggression from Iraq. This IS NOT about Russian aggression, so much, as stabilizing the region from more warfare. Balance of power.

Israel warns Russia: If you sell your air-defense system to Iran, we'll neutralize it.
Barak in new threat: If Israel is provoked, the IDF is ready to 'attack Iran and succeed uncompromisingly' (click here)
Jerusalem Post - Jerusalem
Author :: YAAKOV KATZ
Date :: Aug 8, 2008
"Russia will have to think real hard before delivering this system to Iran, which is possibly on the brink of conflict with either Israel or the US, since if the system is delivered, an EW [electronic warfare] system will likely be developed to neutralize it, and if that happens it would be catastrophic not only for Iran but also for Russia," the defense official said....

Also noteworthy is that Israel has well established diplomatic relations with Russia under Sharon that should be accessed by its leadership.

That established, it is more interesting to realize 'the reason' for the arms sought by Iran's Ahmadinejad. Same 'ole, same 'ole. No different than seeking ? peaceful ? use of nuclear technology, the more 'powerful' the Shia Nation of Iran appears the more political clout the Iranian President BELIEVES he establishes. The reasons for the arms to Iran by the demands of their leadership, is to establish a sovereign 'protectorate' nation of the Shia. No other reason. Anti-aircraft missiles are a part of that. The USA has been in Iraq now for well over five years and there is no reason to believe the issue of POTENTIAL American Aggression toward neighboring nations will change without troop withdrawal. Hence, Iran for reasons that are its own, shadowed in legitimacy, will continue to escalate tensions in the region by arming itself.

So, I'll say it again, at least for one last time:

We don't belong in Iraq.

We never did !

So what then is on the minds of the average Iranian citizen? What is on your mind?

M-O-N-E-Y

Why?

Because Iran is in debt to Russia and they want to perhaps purchase anti-aircraft missiles in a paranoid reaction of the occupation of Iraq.

Iran mulls financial bailout as stock market falls (click here)
Atta Kenare / AFP/Getty Images
UNDER PRESSURE: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who faces elections in June, is under pressure to act after the stock market hit a five-year low.
A key index has fallen more than 2,000 points as businesses are hit by flagging oil and commodities prices. An ailing economy could hamper President Ahmadinejad's prospects in June elections.
By Borzou Daragahi and Ramin Mostaghim December 19, 2008
Reporting from Tehran and Beirut -- Iran is considering a $300-million financial bailout plan for companies listed on its weakened stock market, a newspaper reported this week, as share prices falter for businesses hurt by sagging oil and commodity prices....

It is a stop gap. No more bailout monies for Wall Street.

The President did the right thing and within his definition of 'good terms.' It will provide enough breathing room until the President Elect takes office on January 20th.

THAT is a precedent that marks a clear path of a cooperative 'spirit' that should be emulated by the Senate Republicans as the next term opens to new leadership, with new ideas and a clear agenda to solve the problems of this country while also revitalizing the Middle Class of the country. I believe this interest by the President should be welcomed in the spirit it was intended.



Realizing this 'Presidential Precedent' is an act of compassion to the agenda of the incoming leadership due to take responsibility on January 20th, the same standards should apply to any more monies demanded by the Treasury Department.

Currently, there is LITTLE to no turbulence in the global markets. With the discovered Ponsi Scam rocking 'selective' banking districts there has been a set back of sorts.

BUT.

8500. 8500. 8500. 8500.

The markets are maintaining a steady course. They will turn around when consumers to the products of the markets again have monies to spend, reestablishing a housing demand and potentially a housing shortage IF there proves to be enough buyers/renters for EVERY house already built. Commercial properties as well are in abundence and until there is a SINCERE demand for any new construction, the country needs to address its infrastructure, making bridges safe, improving and constructing effective and efficient mass transit, responsiblity building alternative energy sources while rebuilding its tax base.

The USA needs to retool its Conservation focus. We need scientists and their assistants on the ground' doing species inventories to establish losses and plan for restoration of our nation to its 'natural' heritage that preserves every inch of magesty this country deserves. We, the people of the United States of America, need to set an example for Global Conservation to match those of award winning African Conservationists and possibly exceed them. African Conservationists won't have the opportunity to save Arctic species as we will.

The proudest fact of saving the USA auto industry, is that we contribute to our bright future in establishing 'world class' personal transportation while still supporting people of other countries that work with USA companies currently. As these elements of economy change and the USA work force is reestablished to secure the needs and priorities of the American people, the places where outsourcing misdirected the 'healthy infrastructure' of the USA can be addressed in ways that will support disaffected economies as we reclaim ours.

Working within a global framework that prevents isolation, will protect the economies of allies and take away issues of 'poverty' that encourage terrorist networks. When people value life above sacrificial status through death, we know it stops the growth of terrorist elements.

There was a time when diplomacy with the USA also included standards regarding child labor and environmental protections. When diplomacy ADDS those components to their doctrines it establishes 'jobs' connected with those provisions in other lands.

Jobs such as teachers, environmental policy makers and those that enforce them. A return of sound American standards to international relations elevates other governments and challenges them to meet higher standards that remove the dangers of poverty.

Compromising standards of Environmental Stewardship, including those of energy and transportation, lowers the esteem of citizens and causes depersonalizaton of values that elevate conscience. When species less than ourselves are valued for their contribution to global environmental stability, including primary producers, it creates a lifestyle that values life and not death.

I'll get off my soap box here, but, in all honesty I thought it was darn decent of the President to seek a stabilizing effect with the incoming administration. Didn't expect it. I think a thank you is in order. We are looking forward to our new President Elect's leadership, the joy of his family in the White House and the challenges that await us all in the bold, brave frontier we have sculpted for our nation and its future generations with the historic election of 2008.

Still in office and VICTOR in Round One of Hostile Political Climate. Congratulations, Rod and Patti.

It is clearly demonstrated that the Illiniois Attorney General is creating a hostile work environment due to her political ambitions. The decision regarding the 'funding' for Rod's legal defense needs to be appealled to a higher court for reconsideration in the face of the favorable outcome to the Governor's 'competency' findings.

In establishing the fact there is NOTHING "W"rong with Rod's leadership as a freely elected Governor, Patti and he need to consider establishing a fund for his defense.

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says goodbye to his wife Patti and daughter Annie at their home in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. Blagojevich said Wednesday he is ready to tell his side of the scandal to the people of Illinois and that he would do so no later than Thursday. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Ill. high court rejects attempt to remove governor (click on title to entry - thank you)
By CHRISTOPHER WILLS – 1 day ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear a claim that Gov. Rod Blagojevich is unfit to serve, erasing what could have been the quickest path to forcing him out of office as he faces federal charges....



The Illinois Attorney General is abusing the power of her office. She misdirected the statue of 'incompetency' directed at the Governor. That is hostile politics and with such a person in the lead of the Judicial Department of Illinois she needs to be replaced.

I mean honestly now !

What did she think she was going to do prove that he can't remember where he lives or how to get to work. Noted in the video loop above, he not only knew where he worked by considered the quality of life and good will among all involved more important than tarnishing everyone's holiday season with, THE TRUTH.

Blagojevich attorney: Wiretaps were illegal (click here)
23 hours ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The lawyer for Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich says federal investigators illegally monitored his client's conversations.
Attorney Ed Genson told the House impeachment committee Thursday that the federal wiretaps were illegal.
The recordings are crucial to the criminal charges filed against Blagojevich last week. Prosecutors say they caught the Democratic governor discussing efforts to auction off a U.S. Senate seat and pressure a hospital executive for campaign donations.
Genson told the impeachment committee that it shouldn't consider any material from the wiretaps, saying the evidence was "illegally obtained."
The comments suggest Blagojevich's legal defense may include challenging whether the recordings can be introduced in court.