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Global Terrorism Incident Map

Global Terrorism Incident Map

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This global incident map of terrorism and other activities updates every 30 seconds. On 6-24-2007 AFGHANISTAN-NATO Kills 60 Taliban Terrorists In Operations In Afghanistan-Pakistan Border AFGHANISTAN-Lashkar Gah-Soldiers attacked by Afghan roadside bomb AFGHANISTAN-Lashkar Gah-Over a dozen Taliban, coalition soldier killed AFGHANISTAN-Andar-Taliban seize 18 Afghan mine clearing experts AFGHANISTAN-Musa Qala-Taliban behead local police chief’s son COLOMBIA-Buenaventura-Bomb kills at least two in troubled Colombia port GAZA-Palestinian Territory-BBC Journalist wearing bomb belt seen in new video INDIA-Nagpur-Cops on high alert due to letter…

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Impeachment and Bush Record Workshops in Atlanta

Impeachment and Bush Record Workshops in Atlanta

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Impeachment Workshop, June 28th This workshop will focus on Bush’s impeachable offenses and bring out the full array of crimes committed by the Bush administration. Speakers will also address the need to build a movement across the country on the grounds of impeachment as the vehicle to force the Bush administration from office. Thursday, June 28, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Inman Park United Methodist ChurchDOT-ADA Community RoomMarta Stop- Inman Park1 block from the station on Edgewood Dr. Speakers: Dennis…

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Cheney, Cheney

Cheney, Cheney

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Oh, the VEEP – Keep an eye on the Washington Post Cheney 4-part series by Barton Gellman and Jo Becker, which will draw on interviews with 200+ people who worked for, with or in opposition to Cheney’s office. I hope this will open some eyes. Part I was published today. Cheney brought a four-page text, written in strict secrecy by his lawyer. He carried it back out with him after lunch. In less than an hour, the document traversed a…

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Major Religion Memes in 90 Seconds

Major Religion Memes in 90 Seconds

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Maps of War has a really interesting mapping of religion memes – spread and warfare: How has the geography of religion evolved over the centuries, and where has it sparked wars? Our map gives us a brief history of the world’s most well-known religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. Selected periods of inter-religious bloodshed are also highlighted. Want to see 5,000 years of religion in 90 seconds? See full size

Open Minded Blog Award

Open Minded Blog Award

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I am deeply honored to have been awarded an Open Minded Blogger Award by Hell’s Handmaiden. According to the American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, an “Open Mind” is defined as: “A mind receptive to different opinions and ideas.” This award is given to Blogs that demonstrate respect towards others, research and consideration of opposing views, free-flowing conversation with commenters, and an overall spirit of civility and openness. It is time we recognize such commendable behavior on the internet. Open Mind…

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Hunter-gatherer Tribe Booted for UA Royal Playground?

Hunter-gatherer Tribe Booted for UA Royal Playground?

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This is disgusting. 50,000 Years of Resilience May Not Save Tribe – Tanzania Safari Deal Lets Arab Royalty Use Lands (Washington Post, Stephanie McCrummen, Sunday, June 10, 2007; Page A01 One of the last remaining tribes of hunter-gatherers on the planet is on the verge of vanishing into the modern world. The transition has been long underway, but members of the dwindling Hadzabe tribe, who now number fewer than 1,500, say it is being unduly hastened by a United Arab…

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