Monday, March 15, 2010.

Terror War

GORDON DUFF:  TERRORISM AND THE FLEECING OF THE FAITHFUL

GORDON DUFF: TERRORISM AND THE FLEECING OF THE FAITHFUL

March 14, 2010 · 22 Comments 

THE ABOMINATION OF “FAITH BASED ” WARFARE By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER/Senior Editor The “war on terror” has been like no other.  America has kidnapped and tortured dozens, hundreds, even thousands of innocent civilians, bombed poor villages off the map and turned on its own citizens.  We hold mock trials, hire mercenaries and have covered up so many crimes, from rape to murder to massive corruption and even treason that we have become unrecognizable as the country we were even in 2000.  America moved from “faith based initiatives” as a way of expanding public... [Read the full story]

AfPak

U.S. Marines Leading Fight Against Taliban

U.S. Marines Leading Fight Against Taliban

March 14, 2010 · 2 Comments 

Long piece in the Post on Marine offensive against the Taliban by the brilliant writer, Rajiv Chandrasekaran. DELARAM, AFGHANISTAN — Home to a dozen truck stops and a few hundred family farms bounded by miles of foreboding desert, this hamlet in southwestern Afghanistanis far from a strategic priority for senior officers at the international military headquarters in Kabul. One calls Delaram, a day’s drive from the nearest city, ‘the end of the Earth.’ Another deems the area ‘unrelated to our core mission’ of defeating the Taliban by protecting Afghans in their cities and towns. U.S.... [Read the full story]

Business

General Mills Teams with HireVeterans.com to Employ Our US Veteran Men and Women

General Mills Teams with HireVeterans.com to Employ Our US Veteran Men and Women

March 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

At General Mills, diversity is a key business strategy. By Randy Miller The diversity of their work force gives them a competitive global advantage. It allows them to better understand and communicate with diverse consumers. They use this knowledge to their advantage when creating and marketing their products. “We are proud of our association with HireVeterans.com and invite all US Veteran men and women to our family” says Human Resource manager Jennifer Peterson. . Their strong focus on innovation necessitates an equally strong focus on diversity. They believe, as studies indicate, that diverse... [Read the full story]

Benefits

Agent Orange Claims Go Automated

Agent Orange Claims Go Automated

March 10, 2010 · 5 Comments 

It appears that VA Secretary Eric Shinseki will not let Agent Orange victims fade away. VA to automate Agent Orange claims process By Gregg Zoroya – USA Today WASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department plans to announce Tuesday that it will fully automate how it pays claims for illnesses related to exposure to the chemical Agent Orange to keep an overburdened system from collapse. It is the VA’s first effort at automating claims processing in its 80-year history, VA chief technology officer Peter Levin said. It comes as the agency struggles to cut a backlog of more than 1 million disability... [Read the full story]

Top 10

Top 10 Veterans News from Around the Country

Top 10 Veterans News from Around the Country

March 15, 2010 · 1 Comment 

* Find out What’s Inside Today’s Local News for Veterans * Accupressure Technique Touted As PTSD Treatment. Number Of Vets Diagnosed With PTSD At Hospital Rose 114% Since 2005. Controversy Grows Over PSA Prostate Cancer Screening Test. Study: Aggressive Drug Treatment Strategies For Diabetics Ineffective. Relatively Little Aid Seen As Available For Homeless Women Veterans. Newport News Facility Serves Homeless Female Veterans. VA Medical System In Colorado Adapting To Women’s Needs. Providence VAMC Celebrating Women’s History Month. VA To Hold Guam Women Veterans... [Read the full story]

Regional News

Regional Veterans News 3/14/10

Regional Veterans News 3/14/10

March 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Regional stories today from: Mount Clemens, Michigan, Frazier Park, California, Selma, Alabama, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, Augusta, Georgia, Farmington, New Mexico, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Knoxville, Tennessee, Chicago, Illinois, and Cedar City, Utah. Fort Wayne, Indiana Battle-torn and in need of a home Knoxville, Tennessee K-9 veteran dogs finally have their day Denver, Colorado Denver programs helps homeless veterans Frazier Park, California The dream: Plant a tree for each veteran Farmington, New Mexico Transportation limits veterans from care Augusta, Georgia ‘I’m not a hero,’... [Read the full story]

Veterans News

Veterans of Gulf Wars August Reunion—1990 – Present

Veterans of Gulf Wars August Reunion—1990 – Present

Annoucement from the National Gulf War Resource Center (NGWRC): - A reunion for veterans of the Gulf War (Southwest Asia),  1990 to Present - Operations Desert Storm – Enduring Freedom – Iraqi Freedom Guest of honor for the banquet will be Ross Perot.  Join us as we give Mr. Perot the Desert Storm Patriot Award. Where Wyndham DWF Airport... Read more of this article


U.S State Department Employee Assasinated in Mexico

U.S State Department Employee Assasinated in Mexico

Our Drug Habit Causing War on Both Sides of the Border Mexican hitmen blamed for killing U.S. couple The vehicle in which a U.S. consular employee and her husband were shot dead sits Sunday next to the bridge that connects Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – Suspected drug gang hitmen separately ambushed two cars... Read more of this article


Regional Veterans News 3/15/10

Regional Veterans News 3/15/10

Regional stories today from: Silver City, New Mexico, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Vacaville, California, Memphis, Tennessee, Amarillo, Texas, New Orleans, Louisiana, Columbus, Ohio, Whistler, British Columbia, Anderson, South Carolina, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Amarillo, Texas Telemedicine Doctors consult patients online Silver City, New Mexico Van... Read more of this article


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America at War

U.S State Department Employee Assasinated in Mexico

U.S State Department Employee Assasinated in Mexico

Our Drug Habit Causing War on Both Sides of the Border Mexican hitmen blamed for... 


GORDON DUFF:  TERRORISM AND THE FLEECING OF THE FAITHFUL

GORDON DUFF: TERRORISM AND THE FLEECING OF THE FAITHFUL

THE ABOMINATION OF “FAITH BASED ” WARFARE By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER/Senior... 


Wars sending U.S. into ruin

Wars sending U.S. into ruin

From The Real News Read more and a transcript at The Real News Eric Margolis: Obama... 


U.S. Marines Leading Fight Against Taliban

U.S. Marines Leading Fight Against Taliban

Long piece in the Post on Marine offensive against the Taliban by the brilliant writer,... 


KHALIL NOURI: AFGHANISTAN: REVISION TO MAJOR JIM GANT’S DOCTRINE: “ONE TRIBE AT A TIME”

KHALIL NOURI: AFGHANISTAN: REVISION TO MAJOR JIM GANT’S DOCTRINE: “ONE TRIBE AT A TIME”

Major Jim Gant in Afghanistan By Khalil Nouri STAFF WRITER VETERANS TODAY ... 


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Politics & Government

History Revised, Teachers Sacked: The Book Wars in Texas and Beyond

History Revised, Teachers Sacked: The Book Wars in Texas and Beyond

* By Luisita Lopez Torregrosa Politics Daily * It’s been a brawl for years,... 


20 March Peace Demonstrations still on Despite Pre-Protest Suppression of Dissent

20 March Peace Demonstrations still on Despite Pre-Protest Suppression of Dissent

Despite serious assaults on free speech rights that have been intended to obstruct... 


Foreign Policy Briefing 3/13/10

Foreign Policy Briefing 3/13/10

This summary briefing comes to us through the courtesy of Just Foreign Policy. Summary: U.S./Top... 


Editor’s Picks: News and Opinion Around the Web

Editor’s Picks: News and Opinion Around the Web

David Cole takes on Liz Cheney and her Daddy Warbucks at Salon. Andy Kroll at Tomgram ... 


Why Don’t Honest Journalists Take On Roger Ailes & Fox News?

Why Don’t Honest Journalists Take On Roger Ailes & Fox News?

* Howell Raines The Washington Post * One question has tugged at my professional... 


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Family

Military Families Speak Out against the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan War

Military Families Speak Out against the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan War

The Military Family Peace group Military Families Speak Out is asking all Military... 


Dave Barry’s Oscar experience

Dave Barry’s Oscar experience

* By Dave Barry Miami Herald * It’s a few days before the Academy Awards, and... 


Global Warming Might Spur Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Global Warming Might Spur Earthquakes and Volcanoes

* By Andrea Thompson, LiveScience. * Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and... 


Donna Teresa: And the Oscar goes to … the troops

Donna Teresa: And the Oscar goes to … the troops

* By Donna Teresa Monterey Herald * Another Oscar night has come and gone, and those... 


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Medical Health

LEVEL OF PAIN: THE FIFTH VITAL SIGN

LEVEL OF PAIN: THE FIFTH VITAL SIGN

Cancer Pain is “Public Health Catastrophe” in Europe Nick Mulcahy Health... 


In Memory:  Gulf War Illness Researcher Dr Jerry Buccafussco

In Memory: Gulf War Illness Researcher Dr Jerry Buccafussco

This past week the gulf war veterans lost a researcher that had one of the earliest... 


The Hidden Societal Benefits of Universal Healthcare

The Hidden Societal Benefits of Universal Healthcare

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Agent Orange Victims Aren’t Enough for Monsanto; Now GM Food

Agent Orange Victims Aren’t Enough for Monsanto; Now GM Food

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Economy

Labor Organizations, Unions, Muslim Community leaders and Peace Demo Organizers speak out: “Why WE are marching on 20 March”

Labor Organizations, Unions, Muslim Community leaders and Peace Demo Organizers speak out: “Why WE are marching on 20 March”

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Young Veterans Returning Home to Few Jobs

Young Veterans Returning Home to Few Jobs

Unemployment rate hits 21.1 percent, well above that for non-veterans By Kimberly... 


U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards

U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards

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Caterpillar Brings Jobs Back Home in ‘Onshoring’ Trend

Caterpillar Brings Jobs Back Home in ‘Onshoring’ Trend

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Veteran-Owned small business Colorado Corporation seeks Veteran employees

Veteran-Owned small business Colorado Corporation seeks Veteran employees

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Military

Beat the Pentagon!

Beat the Pentagon!

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Local veterans remember hell in the Pacific during WWII 

Local veterans remember hell in the Pacific during WWII 

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Home Fires: Narrative and Memory at War

Home Fires: Narrative and Memory at War

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From the National Gulf War Resource Center: The Gulf War Reunion

From the National Gulf War Resource Center: The Gulf War Reunion

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Hundreds of thousands of servicemen were exposed to asbestos over decades, especially during the period from 1940 to 1980. Asbestos was used in construction of naval vessels as well as shore facilities. All branches of the military used asbestos, which was also widely used in civilian applications. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma. Because this cancer has a particularly long latency period, many servicemen who were exposed years ago are now developing this disease. - Mesothelioma Patient & Family Resources: Mesotheliomahelp is provided by Belluck & Fox, LLP as a comprehensive resource for mesothelioma victims and their families.  The site provides up-to-date information on the latest news and treatment options as well as an easy to use search feature to find local mesothelioma doctors and health care clinics.  - We fight for veterans harmed by asbestos: Veterans with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer should know they have options: the opportunity to bring a suit against manufacturers and sellers of the asbestos that caused their illness. If you were harmed by asbestos exposure, for example, in ships or military housing, contact Weitz & Luxenberg to get a free case review. - Important Information for Veterans: Asbestos products were often used on military ships and within military housing, and Veterans may have been exposed. Previous exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma, a fatal cancer that has no cure and affects countless Veterans and loved ones. For more information regarding military asbestos exposure visit Mesothelioma.com