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Discussing Tavalon’s “TeaTube Episode 6”

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The following correspondence originally took place here, within the public Facebook group, “Tavalon Tea“…

Chris C.: TeaTube Episode 6 – Chillin’ with Iced Tea. Tea Sommelier Chris Cason keeps it cool explaining how to make the best iced tea, and then takes on the Golden Arches and others, coming up with better, healthier and less expensive versions of their signature iced teas. For more information, check out http://www.tavalon.com/blog.

Tavalon TeaTube: Episode 6:

Diane F.: Love the bling! Ice, Ice, Baby!

Rayn: Great video! Very informative, as usual! And, amusing, as well! Skillz!

I like your title as “Tea Sommelier.” I’ve always wondered if there was a special word to describe what you do. I used to be a “barista,” making and serving espresso, so I figured that the Tea World would also be using Romantic language in order to create that Olde World feeling.

Hannah C.: I love these. Keep ’em brewing.

Chris C.: Thanks!

Gary L.: Love the video. Just one question: How high were you for the bling segment?

Chris C.: High tea?

Elizabeth V.: fantastic opening and closing shots! Your camera gal was great!

Debbie C.: mmm that peach iced tea sounds yummy

Sarah C.: Very informative and entertaining as usual 🙂 Love the Mc Nasty comment!

Favorite Childhood Characters of All Time…

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The following correspondence originally took place upon the Facebook wall of family…

Sara: I always thought Bill Cosby was the voice behind Speak & Spell…

“Favorite childhood characters of all time: Velveteen Rabbit, Speak & Spell, Rainbow Bright, Braveheart Lion, and Jem”

Rayn: Awww, man…The memories…where do I begin? The Velveteen Rabbit…You inspired years worth of trying to animate my stuffed animals with pure thought (although it never really seemed to work)! And, Speak & Spell! I miss writing curses into you! Rainbow Bright! I remember braiding your hair! Braveheart Lion! You were the best, of course! And, Jem, you were truly outrageous!

Sara: Ahhh sweet Velveteen Rabbit, how I miss you so. I used to carry him everywhere with me. I’ll never forget when Shawn ripped his head off and I just cried and cried and thought he killed him and then Mommy sewed his head back on and all balance was restored in the world.

Kristina F.: I always wanted a speak and spell but I had to play with other peoples….JEM!!!!!! I actually found my Jem dolls the other day. I have the Misfit dolls too! They are all naked though….he he

Sara: LMAO! How did the Barbies and Jems of every little girl end up naked? And The Misfits! “We are the Misfits, our songs are better! We are the Misfits, and we’re gonna get her!”

Fiore M.: Kristina used to have Jem’s cassette tape, with Jem’s song on one side and a Misfits song on the other side. I remember listening to it in awe.

Discussing Baxter’s Avian-Flu-Virus-Tainted Influenza “Vaccines”

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The following correspondence originally took place on my Facebook wall, upon my post, “Baxter, the Company Responsible for “Accidentally” Contaminating “Vaccines” With Deadly Avian Flu, Seeks Swine Flu Sample to Begin Work On Vaccine“…

Baxter Seeks Swine Flu Sample

Baxter Seeks Swine Flu Sample

Rayn: Baxter Seeks Swine Flu Sample to Begin Work On Vaccine:
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2009-04-27/news/0904260184_1_swine-flu-vaccine-makers-bird-flu

It has only been a little over a month since the pharmaceutical company, Baxter International, was caught red-handed attempting to distribute Influenza vaccines contaminated with deadly live Avian Flu Virus to 18 different countries around the world. It was soon discovered by INDEPENDENT MEDIA SOURCES that Baxter International just so happens to own the rights to “Celvapan,” the world’s first cell-culture based H5N1 (avian flu) pandemic vaccine! So, why on Earth would Baxter be chosen to head efforts for the creation of a Swine Flu Vaccine? And, why, in our right minds, would we allow this despicable company obtain a sample of the swine flu virus? This is a chilling exercise in what BIG PHARMA “medicine” is really all about: MANUFACTURING DISEASE, then PROFITING from a MONOPOLISTIC, PATENTED “CURE.” When is enough enough? When will we FINALLY DECIDE TO STOP these SOULLESS, PARASITIC, VAMPIRE-COMPANIES from FEEDING OFF OF OUR HUMANITY!?

Kareem S.: I’m tryin to spread the word about how the government and big business operate too. Alot of people dont know about stuff like that Rayn, keep it up.

Rayn: Thanx. I appreciate your positive message. And, I’m glad to hear that you are also speaking out against the non-living entities (governments, corporations, organizations, etc.) that seek to enslave us. Not everyone is ready for the truth to remove them from their illusion-based comfort zone.

Baxter, the Company Responsible for “Accidentally” Contaminating “Vaccines” With Deadly Avian Flu, Seeks Swine Flu Sample to Begin Work On Vaccine

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I originally posted the following news commentary onto my Facebook wall…

Baxter Seeks Swine Flu Sample

Baxter Seeks Swine Flu Sample

Baxter Seeks Swine Flu Sample to Begin Work On Vaccine:
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2009-04-27/news/0904260184_1_swine-flu-vaccine-makers-bird-flu

(Bruce Japsen, Chicago Tribune) – With world health officials worried about the global outbreak of another deadly virus, Deerfield-based Baxter International Inc. once again finds itself involved in the action.

Baxter confirmed over the weekend that it is working with the World Health Organization on a potential vaccine to curb the deadly swine flu virus that is blamed for scores of deaths in Mexico and has emerged as a threat in the U.S.

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My Commentary: It has only been a little over a month since the pharmaceutical company, Baxter International, was caught red-handed attempting to distribute Influenza vaccines contaminated with deadly live Avian Flu Virus to 18 different countries around the world. It was soon discovered by INDEPENDENT MEDIA SOURCES that Baxter International just so happens to own the rights to “Celvapan,” the world’s first cell-culture based H5N1 (avian flu) pandemic vaccine! So, why on Earth would Baxter be chosen to head efforts for the creation of a Swine Flu Vaccine? And, why, in our right minds, would we allow this despicable company obtain a sample of the swine flu virus? This is a chilling exercise in what BIG PHARMA “medicine” is really all about: MANUFACTURING DISEASE, then PROFITING from a MONOPOLISTIC, PATENTED “CURE.” When is enough enough? When will we FINALLY DECIDE TO STOP these SOULLESS, PARASITIC, VAMPIRE-COMPANIES from FEEDING OFF OF OUR HUMANITY!?

Obama Shields Torturers from Prosecution

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I originally posted the following news commentary onto my Facebook wall…

“Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. sought to reassure CIA employees that the government will not prosecute interrogators who followed legal advice.” (photo by Craig Ruttle – Associated Press)

“Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. sought to reassure CIA employees that the government will not prosecute interrogators who followed legal advice.”
(photo by Craig Ruttle – Associated Press)

New Interrogation Details Emerge as Administration Releases Justice Department Memos:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/16/AR2009041602768.html

(Carrie Johnson, Julie Tate – Washington Post) Justice Department documents released yesterday offer the fullest account to date of Bush administration interrogation tactics, including previously unacknowledged strategies of slamming a prisoner into a wall and placing an insect near a detainee terrified of bugs.

Authorities said they will not prosecute CIA officers who used harsh interrogation techniques with the department’s legal blessing. But in a carefully worded statement, they left open the possibility that operatives and higher-level administration officials could face jeopardy if they ventured beyond the boundaries drawn by the Bush lawyers.

(Read entire article here…)

My Commentary: I am absolutely DISGUSTED by Obama’s proclamation that “YES, WE CAN” protect TORTURERS from criminal PROSECUTION! Regardless of his apologist claims, to put war criminals on trial for the horrors they have engaged in has NOTHING to do with “RETRIBUTION” and EVERYTHING to do with JUSTICE!!! “Nothing will be gained by spending our time and energy laying blame for the past,” Obama claims? How about the fact that it would help put an end to the egregious human rights abuses that are STILL CURRENTLY BEING COMMITTED by the American government as a matter POLICY in the name of the “War on Terrorism,” with full “legal” authorization!?