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Iran seeks seat on Security Council

monicachenoa — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:23:06 EDT

UNITED NATIONS | Tehran will seek a seat on the powerful U.N. Security Council next year, despite the trade sanctions the body has imposed to slow Iran's nuclear program. "It is our right, we have not been on the council in 50 years, and we are trying our best," an official from the Iranian Mission told The Washington Times on Tuesday.

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Under Bush, US Exports to Iran Surge - AOL News

foksipayne — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:48:44 EDT

What we sell to Iran...

Channel: Money Tags: Iran Bush Export money Cigarettes

FDA issues warning on Cipro, similar antibiotics

STONERS — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:01:07 EDT

Federal drug safety officials have imposed the government's most urgent warning on Cipro and similar antibiotics, citing risks that they can cause tendon ruptures, a serious injury that leaves some patients incapacitated.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: FDA Warning Cipro Similar Antibiotics

Ex-Officials Offer Plan to Revamp War Powers Act

Beau7890 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:57:05 EDT

Two former secretaries of state have declared the War Powers Act of 1973 obsolete and proposed a new system of closer consultation between the White House and Congress before American forces go into battle.

Channel: Politics Tags: Baker Christopher War Powers Act war government

The Free Trade Heretic

tehranchik — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:53:18 EDT

Bad Samaritans shows that wealthy countries' demands on poor countries to reduce tariffs is a way to keep the developing world in a subservient role or a means to "kick away the ladder," as he puts it.

Channel: Books Tags: The Free Trade Heretic

Marijuana initiative would allow pot sales at Ore. liquor stores

Aidenag — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:29:44 EDT

Relax it and tax it. That's the motto behind a new cannabis initiative that would allow Oregon's state-controlled liquor stores to legally sell marijuana to adults.

Channel: News Tags: Marijuana Oregon Legalize Tax Cannabis Pot

After the Battle, Fighting the Bottle at Home

JohnQPublic — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:30:40 EDT

Most nights when Anthony Klecker, a former marine, finally slept, he found himself back on the battlefields of Iraq. He would awake in a panic, and struggle futilely to return to sleep. Days were scarcely better. Car alarms shattered his nerves. Flashbacks came unexpectedly, at the whiff of certain cleaning chemicals...

Channel: News Tags: Iraq War Veterans PSTD Veterans Administration Marine Corps

Sex Crimes in the White House

Aidenag — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:27:42 EDT

We now know that the torture was the result of a policy set in the White House by Rumsfeld, Cheney, and Rice -- who actually chaired the torture meetings. The Pentagon has acknowledged that it had authorized sexualized abuse. And documents obtained by the ACLU have Rumsfeld, in his own words, checking in on the sexualized humiliation of prisoners.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Sex Crimes Torture Detainees Donald Rumsfeld Condoleezza Rice Dick Cheney War Crimes White House Bush Administration Bush

A word to the water wise

berkeley — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:02:12 EDT

Water conflicts are already taking shape: Indonesian farmers armed with axes and hammers are fighting for dwindling water supplies. Russia is livid at China for its plans to build an irrigation canal that would siphon off 450 million cubic metres of water from the Irtysh River which they share.

Channel: Science Tags: water himalayas china india rivers glaciers climate change

Gas Stations Hit Skids

STONERS — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:41:02 EDT

Shuttered gas pumps in Blue Point, N.Y. New York state has lost 200 gas stations during the past year, and the closures stretch across the country.

Channel: Money Tags: Gas Stations Closures Across Country

Librarian carrying "McCain=Bush" sign kicked out of McCain Event

Wil — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:56:10 EDT

In McCain's *open to the public* townhall meeting, a 61 year-old woman was arrested for trespassing on orders from the McCain security detail for carrying a sign that read "McCain=Bush." Carol Kreck received a ticket and her court date is set for July 23. [via kos]

Channel: Politics Tags: McCain Carol Kreck Townhall Meeting Bush GOP Election 2008

Iran leaks reflect conflict in US administration

berkeley — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:52:35 EDT

The recent spate of leaks and reports from Washington about whether Israel will, or should, take military action against Iran, and what that would mean for the US, is a reflection of deep divisions on the matter inside the Bush administration, Israeli diplomatic and defense officials said Sunday.

Channel: Politics Tags: iran war bush cheney israel

Special Ops Veteran Slips Back Into Family Undetected

ind06 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:47:46 EDT

"This truck exploded across the street, and when we looked back, Dad was sitting next to me, already halfway through his chicken-fried steak," said son Michael, adding that the pyrotechnic diversionary tactic was "classic Dad."

Channel: Humor Tags: SATIRE Special Ops Grandpa Escapes From Nursing Home

Con Coughlin, more MI6 disinformation?

berkeley — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:54:26 EDT

The story was written by Con Coughlin, the paper's chief foreign correspondent and it was falsely attributed to a "British banking official". In fact, it had been given to him by officers of MI6, who, it transpired, had been supplying Coughlin with material for years.

Channel: News Tags: britain propaganda iran north korea war iraq

Volatile India-Pakistan Standoff Enters 11,680th Day

ind06 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:44:15 EDT

THE ONION NEWS NETWORK - Tensions may grow even tenser with the opening of New Delhi's Indo-Pakistani Conflict Museum on Friday.

NYT Limited Hangout on SERE Torture & U.S. Biological Warfare

Valtin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:55:00 EDT

This story describes how a recent article in the New York Times, "China Inspired Interrogations at GuantÃ;Â¡namo" (7/2/08), which details the use of Albert Biderman's "Chart of Coercion" by SERE instructors at Guantanamo prison, uses only partial revelations and other forms of misinformation to distort th

Channel: Politics Tags: torture Guantanamo Korean War biological warfare SERE brainwashing

Fannie and Freddie Shares Plunge

berkeley — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:54:09 EDT

The corporate "federal agency" debt obligations and mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by the companies also plummeted relative to government debt as investors thinned positions, analysts said. Freddie Mac stock tumbled more than 21 percent in early afternoon trading to $11.42, while Fannie Mae shares dropped 20 percent to $15.01.

Channel: Money Tags: fannie mae freddie mac banks default

Guantanamo Crumbles

berkeley — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:48:22 EDT

Some may argue that the panel's decision is proof that the current system is working as Congress and the administration intended, with the federal judiciary as an independent check on executive action. But as Judge Garland pointed out, it is not clear that the court has the authority to force the administration to release Mr. Parhat.

Channel: Politics Tags: guantanamo law bush war crimes 1984 secret prisons cia Huzaifa Parhat

Jesse Helms, White Racist

berkeley — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:42:35 EDT

What is unique about Helms -- and from my viewpoint, unforgivable -- is his willingness to pick at the scab of the great wound of American history, the legacy of slavery and segregation, and to inflame racial resentment against African Americans.

Channel: Politics Tags: jesse helms david broder racism

No Paine No Gain: A July 4th special

jovial — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:13:54 EDT

An Independence Day look back at the radical influence of Thomas Paine, the often-overlooked founding father whose words sparked the American Revolution.

'Superman/Batman' artist dies at 37

gano — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:56:07 EDT

SANTA MONICA, California (AP) -- Michael Turner, a comic book artist who drew covers for major titles such as "Superman/Batman," "The Flash" and "Civil War," has died. He was 37.

Channel: Movies Tags: superman batman artist civil war

South Carolina plans license plate for Christians

JohnQPublic — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:53:51 EDT

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (CNN) -- Unless a federal court intervenes, South Carolina drivers may soon be able to profess their Christian faith with a state-issued license plate.

Channel: News Tags: Religion seoeration of church and state South Carolina Constitution

These days, I assume that everything I do is probed and examined by omnipotent corporations

berkeley — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:46:24 EDT

This place is a joke. Each day I move around carrying a mobile phone (traceable) and an Oyster card (trackable), monitored, on average, by 10 times as many CCTV cameras as there are in the Big Brother house. Wherever I go, a gigantic compound eye peers at the back of my neck. I'm another bustling dot in the ant farm.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: privacy 1984 surveillance tyranny britain

U.S. and Czechs to sign radar deal despite opposition

gamahuche — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:48:11 EDT

Disputes over the radar have alienated many Czechs, wary of any foreign military presence after the Soviet invasion in 1968 and the following two decades of occupation. An opinion poll last month showed 68 percent of Czechs were against the shield, while 24 percent supported it. Condoleezza Rice will sign the deal in Prague

Channel: Politics Tags: Missile Shield Czech Republic Public Opinion Democracy Condoleezza Rice

Sweet Jane--- Lou Reed

dadesider — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:40:49 EDT

The chord progression consists of three basic chords over two measures, D (D-A) G (G-A) D, used both in the verses and the chorus. Instead of opening with a standard verse, this version starts with what will later be used as a transitional pre-bridge piece, using the same chords as the verses but a different melody ("Anyone who ever had a hear

Channel: Music Tags: Jane Lou Reed Velvet

Mellow Monday - The Rolling Stones - Dear Doctor and Factory Girl

baddad59 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:42:48 EDT

Back in a time long ago,there was a band of young men from England that was doing a folksy blues roots country type of music.They were looked down on because they didn't play pop songs like some of their peers.

Channel: Music Tags: rolling stones rock blues country england

Bush Edits Out Jefferson's Anti-Religious Views

Aidenag — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:28:50 EDT

President Bush was at Monticello for a 4th of July celebration and he delivered an address. But it's quite telling that his speechwriters, in quoting Jefferson, cut out an anti-religious statement from a long and famous quote.

Channel: Politics Tags: Thomas Jefferson Bush Revisionism History Speech

Pork Power, Are Hog Farmers Creating A Waste Hazard?

tehranchik — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:16:58 EDT

Cesspools or lagoons are just holding places for the 9.5 million tons of hog manure that's produced in North Carolina every year. There's real potential for damage when the manure is liquefied, and then sprayed as fertilizer onto the company's fields.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Hog farmers cesspools manure fertilizer toxic hazard

British MPs accuse Washington of lying over rendition flights

berkeley — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:15:43 EDT

MPs are to launch an investigation into US activities on Diego Garcia after accusing Washington of lying about extraordinary rendition flights from the British-controlled island in the Indian Ocean. They described false assurances given by the US about its use of Diego Garcia for the controversial flights as "deplorable".

Channel: News Tags: cia britain torture guantanamo diego garcia

More Mexicans leaving U.S. under duress

berkeley — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:03:16 EDT

"Exporting its unemployed, underemployed citizens or those who are unhappy there allowed the Mexican government to get rid of the pressure to introduce changes for the benefit of their people," Mr. Mehlman said. "Now that their people are going back, perhaps they won't be able to shun their responsibility any longer."

Channel: News Tags: mexico immigration texas dallas

An Ideal Husband

berkeley — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:54:54 EDT

"After I regale a group with this talk, the despairing cry goes up: 'But you've eliminated everyone!'"

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: money silence friends humor

Smog in Beijing five times over safety limit as Olympics nears

berkeley — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:45:42 EDT

Du Shaozhong, deputy director of Beijing's Environmental Protection Bureau, said: "We made a commitment to ensure air quality for the Olympic Games... as for whether we have reached the goal, that will be examined after the event."

Channel: News Tags: china olympics pollution air quality

Uncle Jay Explains the News - July 7, 2008

ind06 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:43:17 EDT

Hope you had a happy Independents Day! Wait a minute, isn't that spelled wrong? Nope, because Uncle Jay explains the most important Americans ever: the Independent Voters! Really, they're important, just ask them. You'll see that they even have a cute mascot.

Channel: Popular Videos Tags: Rock On Uncle Jay

U.S. Ice Cubes Melting At Alarming Rate

ind06 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:06:15 EDT

Of the 28.9 billion tons of ice cubes produced commercially in June, it is estimated that less than half remain.

Channel: Humor Tags: SATIRE Plastic Ice Cubes May Have To Be Substituted

Nadal Shocks Federer For Wimbledon Title

TimALoftis — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:26:33 EDT

Rafael Nadal won his fifth Grand Slam title -- and first outside of France -- by knocking off five-time defending Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in five thrilling sets.

Channel: Sports Tags: wimbledon nadal federer tennis

Italy: Berlusconi government steps up its attacks on Roma and foreigners

berkeley — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:42:45 EDT

Since May of this year, on the basis of public security concerns, the state has undertaken a systematic round up of foreigners from Eastern Europe and the Balkans, North Africa and China. The housing quarters of Roma have been forcibly vacated by police, or burnt down by an agitated mob in Naples where the criminal Camorra played a key role.

Channel: News Tags: italy berlusconi immigrants fascism

The Permanent Base Plan Will. Not. Die.

tehranchik — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:36:52 EDT

July 31 is the stated goal for President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki to ink a deal for an enduring U.S. occupation that neither the Iraqi people nor the American people desire.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush Maliki Zebari enduring bases US occupation Iraqi American

Truth & Consequences for CIA on Torture

tehranchik — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:15:23 EDT

In January, when real investigations by Congress and the Justice Dept. might begin, the CIA could be turned on its head. It could well be duck-and-cover at its worst. There will be accusations, counter-accusations and denials unseen in the six decades of the CIA's existence. Even those without guilt might face the prospect of being impoverished by

Channel: Politics Tags: CIA FBI torture truth consequences secret renditions

More power in Iraq, but shortages linger

omerazam — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:13:20 EDT

Don't try to convince Taha Yassin that Iraq's power shortages are finally easing: His children cry each night when the fan cuts off and the house heats up

Channel: News Tags: Iraq electricity

India, world shipping's toxic waste dump

berkeley — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:53:59 EDT

Environmental groups say there are 90 ships on Alang's beaches, none of which has been precleaned of asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or other hazardous material. PCBs were once used as fire retardants in paints, gaskets, cables and flooring.

Channel: Science Tags: india hazardous material shipping ship dismantling