US Massacre in Afghanistan

US Massacre in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, filmmaker Jamie Doran has uncovered evidence of a massacre: Taliban prisoners of war – having already surendered – suffocated in containers, shot in the desert under the watch of American troops. The film has been broadcast on national television in countries all over the world and has been screened by the European parliament. Human rights lawyers are calling for investigation into whether U.S. forces are guilty of war crimes. Afghan Massacre: The Convey of Death can be viewed…

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Are You Kidding Me?

Are You Kidding Me?

Former FEMA Director Michael Brown, heavily criticized for his agency’s slow response to Hurricane Katrina, is starting a disaster preparedness consulting firm to help clients avoid the sort of errors that cost him his job.

Cunningham pleads guilty

Cunningham pleads guilty

CNN.com – Rep. Cunningham pleads guilty to tax violations – Nov 28, 2005 Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy and tax charges. He admitted taking $2.4 million in bribes in a case that grew from an investigation into the sale of his home to a wide-ranging conspiracy involving payments in cash, vacations and antiques. Appearing close to tears, Cunningham said today: “I cannot undo what I have done but I can atone.” U.S. Attorney Carol Lam said:…

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French Name Quiz

French Name Quiz

Your French name is ~Belle~ It means ‘beautiful’. You have a beautiful personality and are probably just as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside. You are probably popular and have lots of friends. People love to be around you, for one reason or another. You love to be surrounded by people and feel involved and accepted. Although you sometimes wonder if you are accepted for who you really are… What is your French name? brought to…

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 147

Unconscious Mutterings Week 147

Weekly Unconscious Mutterings Meme Week 147 … I say:: you think Stuffed:: Turkey Armstrong:: Bicycle Bruise:: Hit Content:: Quality Musical:: Instrument Assistance:: Aid Scrambling:: for Cover Battle:: Lines Extended:: Argument Discount:: Sale

Nixon Playground Fad

Nixon Playground Fad

The first American President I remember is(was) President Richard Nixon. I didn’t know anything at all about Nixon except that I had seen his face on television – and he looked pretty mean to me. At my school there was a fad. A kid would draw the following set of lines on paper, or in the dirt, or by laying out twigs: | | | / | | | | Then ask “Who’s the devil?” Even if you had seen…

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