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Gazan testimonies detail Israeli use of human shields

By Dion Nissenbaum | McClatchy Newspapers

EZBT ABED RABBO, Gaza Strip — The Israeli soldiers outside Majdi Abed Rabbo's home were after the three Hamas fighters holed up next door, and they wanted Abed Rabbo to be their point man.

For the next 24 hours, Abed Rabbo said, the soldiers repeatedly forced him to walk through the battle zone to see whether the militants were dead or alive.

Abed Rabbo wasn't alone. Eight… Continue

Added by Marklar on February 3, 2009 at 4:32pm — 1 Comment

Violent unrest rocks China as crisis hits

The collapse of the export trade has left millions without work and set off a wave of social instability.

China's new year of the ox portends calm but there is little sign of it as workers in Shezhen protest over unpaid wages as factories shut

China's new year of the ox portends calm but there is little sign of it as workers in Shezhen protest over unpaid wages as factories shut

Michael Sheridan in Hong… Continue

Added by Marklar on February 3, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Mouse Study Suggests ADHD Drug Might Be Addictive

Ritalin, a drug commonly used to treat children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), caused changes in the brain cells of mice similar to those seen with cocaine, a new study shows.

The researchers, from The Rockefeller University in New York City, said the findings suggest that chronic exposure to Ritalin in high doses could prove addictive, and highlight the need for more research into its long-term effects.

However, one ADHD expert said he doubted the… Continue

Added by C on February 3, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Israeli War Crimes - Under the Black Flag

By URI AVNERY

A Spanish judge has instituted a judicial inquiry against seven Israeli political and military personalities on suspicion of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The case: the 2002 dropping of a one ton bomb on the home of Hamas leader Salah Shehade. Apart from the intended victim, 14 people, most of them children, were killed.

For those who have forgotten: the then commander of the Israeli Air Force, Dan… Continue

Added by Marklar on February 3, 2009 at 10:35am — No Comments

Facebook Plans to Make Money by Selling Your Data

Hey let the corporations track your every move and buy a new product along the way. That's fair isn't it? This is only the beginning of the unauthorized digging into your privacy. If people do not aggressively complain and stop this marketing strategy the corporations will look for increasingly intrusive ways to get more personal data.

http://www.nytimes.com/external/readwriteweb/2009/02/02/02readwriteweb-facebook_sells_your_data.html

LIDIJA DAVIS

The Telegraph… Continue

Added by bob on February 2, 2009 at 8:28pm — 1 Comment

"Tragedy and Hope: A History of The World in Our Time" ~ Carol Quigley

Tragedy and Hope: A History of The World in Our Time

Carol Quigley…

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Added by leilei on February 2, 2009 at 7:34pm — No Comments

"Final Warning: A History of the New World Order" (Illustrated Edition) ~ David Allen Rivera

Final Warning: A History of the New World Order (Illustrated Edition)

David Allen Rivera

The definitive resource on the origin and history of the movement toward one-world government. This is the rogue Illustrated Edition and contains 2000 pictures.…

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"Secret Societies of America's Elite" ~ Steven Sora

Secret Societies of America's Elite

Steven Sora…

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Added by leilei on February 2, 2009 at 4:33pm — 1 Comment

Daniel Hamburg prisonplanet tv w/ Alex Jones (quicktime)

Alex welcomes former Democratic Party Congressman from California Daniel Hamburg. They will be discussing the nefarious National Emergency Centers Act or HR 645. Alex also discusses the important issues of the day and takes your calls.

Daniel Hamburg prisonplanet tv Alex Jones…

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The New World Order Resistance

The New World Order Resistance

The New World Order… Continue

Added by leilei on February 2, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Citizens Concerned About Chloramine

A New Disinfectant

In February 2004 the San Francisco Public Utility Commission (SFPUC) added the new disinfectant, chloramine, (a combination of chlorine and ammonia) into the water distribution system. Since then, chloramine in the water supply has caused severe health problems, environmental risks, plumbing damage, and increased business costs. The public was not consulted in the decision to use chloramine in place of chlorine although there were other… Continue

Added by C on February 2, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Cloned Human Embryos Successfully Reprogrammed Using Human −But Not Animal− Eggs

Study by Advanced Cell Technology and collaborators questions ability of human-animal hybrids to generate stem cells

Worcester, MA February 2, 2009 (PR Newswire)—Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTC: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=actc.pk&d=t) and its collaborators reported today that human oocytes (or ‘eggs’) have the capacity to extensively reprogram adult human cells. The research, which appears online ahead of… Continue

Added by C on February 2, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Porn interrupts Super Bowl TV coverage

Arizona fans tuning in for climax of American football season get 30-second view of Club Jenna cable channel

Shortly after 7.30pm, with less than three minutes to play in a tightly fought final, the Cardinals had taken the lead with a crucial touchdown. Fans watching in Arizona would have been forgiven for scenting a victory for their team against the odds. Then the pictures from Tampa disappeared.

Instead, viewers in the Tuscon area were astonished to see a… Continue

Added by TheLasersShadow on February 2, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

valcanoes and tin

bleah... what a week!

LOTS more traffic on the UFO front...

(but like the social pages I per into, it looks like they're being over-run with paid-blogger loons. Sigh. If ya can't dazzle 'em or bury the news, salt sites with nut cases.)

Some eco disturbances this week...

(does anyone really want to hear a list of riots in France, Britain, Eastern Europe , Iceland....)

hey, there's gonna be food riots next week, people. Stay tuned.

not that… Continue

Added by pat donovan on February 1, 2009 at 11:27am — 2 Comments

US Supreme Court says passenger can be frisked

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that police officers have leeway to frisk a passenger in a car stopped for a traffic violation even if nothing indicates the passenger has committed a crime or is about to do so.

The court on Monday unanimously overruled an Arizona appeals court that threw out evidence found during such an encounter.

The case involved a 2002… Continue

Added by C on February 1, 2009 at 10:41am — No Comments

Suspicious Deaths of Those Who Knew Too Much Under Bush`s Watch

The Bush-Cheney administration has covered its tracks of criminal activities by closing files on some major unsolved cases: stolen elections, anthrax, Iraq-related government deceptions and lies, and corporate-related corruptions.

by Diana Lee

Source: http://mathaba.net/news/?x=616455

As of January 20, 2009, George W. Bush finally made his exit from the Oval Office, leaving his fingerprints as the U.S.… Continue

Added by 7R33SandR0P3S on February 1, 2009 at 2:11am — 3 Comments

Humans 'will be implanted with microchips' MSM news article

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/technology/735519/humans-will-be-implanted-with-microchips

All Australians could be implanted with microchips for tracking and identification within the next two or three generations, a prominent academic says.

Michael G Michael from the University of Wollongong's School of Information Systems and Technology, has coined the term "uberveillance" to… Continue

Added by TheLasersShadow on January 31, 2009 at 1:40pm — 1 Comment

Bill Hicks Censored Letterman Appearance Aired last Night

Videos - Bill Hicks Censored Appearance Aired last Night on Letterman - http://adap2k.blogspot.com/2009/01/bill-hicks-david-letterman-late-show.html

Added by truth on January 31, 2009 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

Firearms Confiscation: Survey Given to U.S. Marines

Note: Is anyone here in the Military (active or retired) who would know if this is/was an actual survey?

The following survey was given to U.S. Marines at the 29 Palms Marine Corps base in California: DD Form 3206 (Rev 2/96)

(partial question list)

JOINT SERVICES TRAINING COMBAT ARMS SURVEY…

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Added by leilei on January 30, 2009 at 9:01pm — 1 Comment

TSA lends its eyes to Bowl Sunday "Behavior Detection Officers"

By Thomas Frank, USA TODAY

Authorities at Super Bowl XLIII will be looking for more than just drunken fans. They'll be watching spectators' body language, facial expressions and demeanor to find suspicious people.

For the first time Sunday, federal behavior-detection officers will team with local police to use a controversial technique on people heading to a major event, the… Continue

Added by C on January 30, 2009 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments