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November 2011

Mona Eltahawy Recounts the Real Story of Egypt Revolution

Mona Eltahawy in the hospital treated for her broken arms after she got beaten and molested by the police soldiers.

When Mona was released from her detention, thanks to her American passport, she didn’t jump on the first flight back to the US, but she headed straight to Tahrir square.

November 26th, 2011 | Posted in Egypt,Middle East,World | Read More »

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – November 26, 2011

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The Senate will vote next week on whether to extend the Social Security payroll tax cut that is set to expire at the end of the year, President Obama said Tuesday, although Republican opposition seems likely to doom it.

November 26th, 2011 | Posted in Top 10,Vet News,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

Thanksgiving And Deep Meaning To Veterans

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Have you really though about Thanksgiving and where America is today?

November 26th, 2011 | Posted in Benefits,Living,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

30 Taliban Fighters Killed, Detained: Ministry Of Interior

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13 Taliban militants were killed while 17 more were detained in the series of sweeping operations conducted by police, ministry of interior said in a statement.

November 26th, 2011 | Posted in Of Interest | Read More »

10 Pakistani Militants Killed In Kunar Offensive

10 Pakistani militants killed in Kunar offensive

Ten Pakistani militants were killed in an overnight air and ground offensive by Afghan and NATO-led troops in eastern Kunar province, officials said on Saturday.

November 26th, 2011 | Posted in Of Interest | Read More »

Six Militants Detained, Private Security Guard Killed

Six militants detained, private security guard killed

Six militants were arrested by police over the past 24 hours in Uruzgan, Logar and Khost provinces, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said on Friday.

November 25th, 2011 | Posted in Of Interest | Read More »

IAEA Exposed as Israeli Spy Front

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This week, the media, all of it, traced stories about Iran’s nuclear weapons program to its real source.

November 25th, 2011 | Posted in Editors Picks,WarZone | Read More »

Hollywood Actors To Visit Israel On A Trip Co-Sponsored By AIPAC

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Israel’s hasbara machine kicks into high gear. AIEF and AIPAC working with Israeli government to assault BDS, (Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions Movement) by Nora Barrows-Friedman

November 25th, 2011 | Posted in Americas,Asia,Editors Picks,Europe,Israel,Middle East,Of Interest,Palestine,World | Read More »

Another New York Bomb Plot: Real or Fake?

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Post-9/11, America waged war on Islam. Innocent victims are targeted for political advantage. They’re called fundamentalists, extremists, terrorists and fanatics.

November 25th, 2011 | Posted in Civil Liberties and Freedom,Corruption,Government,Politics | Read More »

Britain’s Controversial Holiday Video

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On a personal note, next year I want to see the same commercial with an added 3 on 3 basketball team, Bush “W,” Cheney and Mr. Blair. Now that would really be something to celebrate. Wonder how they would do against Netanyahu, Murbarak and Merkel?

November 25th, 2011 | Posted in Food, Wine & Travel,Living | Read More »

Zion’s Zealots: A Book Review and Nailing of Christian Fundamentalism

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“It is irresponsible to suggest that God will bless us materially if we support the largely secular State of Israel, especially when this invariably means ignoring the plight of the indigenous Christian population of Palestine.”

November 25th, 2011 | Posted in Book Reviews,Causes,Editors Picks,Education,History,Living,Peace | Read More »

Iran Contra At 25: Reagan and Bush ‘Criminal Liability’ Evaluations

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Presidential ‘Exposure’ and roles detailed in Special Prosecutor Reports. Reagan Briefed In Advance on Each Group of Missiles Sold to Iran.

November 25th, 2011 | Posted in Cold War,History | Read More »

Veterans Hotline Seeking Volunteers

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A new Veterans nonprofit, “Veterans Workshop” has begun their nationwide recruitment for Volunteers who can assist with answering calls from American Veterans via a new Veterans911 hot-line.

November 25th, 2011 | Posted in Benefits,Regional,Top 10,VA Home Loans,Vet News,Veteran Service Organizations,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

District Police Chief Wounded In Roadside Blast

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A district police chief and a passer-by were wounded in a roadside bombing in northern Sar-i-Pul province on Friday, an official said.

November 25th, 2011 | Posted in Of Interest | Read More »

Moment Of Reckoning For Pakistan

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The popular anger and outrage that the Memogate has provoked should be channelized to build a new, truly free Pakistan. Here is a rare opportunity for Islamabad to chart a new course of action. by Aijaz Zaka Syed

November 25th, 2011 | Posted in Americas,Asia,Opinion Maker,World | Read More »

Israeli Intransigence On Palestine Isolating Both The U.S. And Israel

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The U.S. and Israel “now looked trapped together, weakened and dangerously isolated” during the Arab Spring over Israel’s intransigence on statehood for Palestine, an article in The New Yorker magazine charges.

November 24th, 2011 | Posted in Americas,Israel,World | Read More »

Happy Thanksgiving – The Magic Of Gratitude

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Gratitude is the only antidote for unworthiness for gratitude helps remove the stifling blanket of self-negating unworthiness ~ and gratitude allows a closed heart to open, to love and be loved, and to dance in inner joy and delight.

November 24th, 2011 | Posted in Living | Read More »

Decorated Vet Not Happy With Response From VA on Benefits

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Daniel Foster, the decorated former Army veteran who was wounded in Afghanistan and has waited more than a year to receive veterans benefits, got a partial response from the Department of Veterans Affairs this week, but much less than he hoped.

November 24th, 2011 | Posted in Top 10,Vet News | Read More »

A Silver Star, a Purple Heart, but Still No Benefits

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“The man has won a Purple Heart. He’s won a Silver Star,” she said, leaning forward at her Veterans Firstoffice desk and speaking intently into the telephone.

November 24th, 2011 | Posted in Top 10 | Read More »

Eight Militants Detained In Kandahar

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Eight militants were arrested in two separate sweeping operations in the southern Kandahar province, the provincial office said in a statement.

November 24th, 2011 | Posted in Of Interest | Read More »

Karzai Calls Silk Route As Vital For Afghan Economy

Karzai calls Silk Route as vital for Afghan economy

President Karzai called the Silk Route as vital for Afghanistan’s economy, emphasizing for its revival.

November 24th, 2011 | Posted in Of Interest | Read More »

Empires Not Built For ‘Small People’, Built By ‘Small People’

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‘freedom’, ‘democracy’, ‘justice’, and ‘honour’ come at a very high price on the road to, and sustainment of, an empire. All the meaningless words that the politicians toss at people to elicit their emotional support of war;

November 24th, 2011 | Posted in Americas,Britain United Kingdom,Editors Picks,Europe,Israel,Middle East,World | Read More »

Thanksgiving Hypocrisy

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Use Thanksgiving for reflection, atonement and activism for change. Street protests should replace feasting, football, and other fun and games

November 24th, 2011 | Posted in Causes,Living,Peace | Read More »

Heading for War on Syria?

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Libya’s model is being replicated in Syria. So far, it’s short of war. For how long is uncertain. Expect it if current tactics fail

November 24th, 2011 | Posted in Iran,Middle East,Syria,World | Read More »

Education Apps; Why Not Beat The Fat Cats?

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Some of the best ideas come from the least likely places. Thus it is strange, indeed, for a guy who uses a cell phone only for calls, and who despises the video game culture, to suggest an idea for education apps.

November 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Of Interest | Read More »

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians With Impunity

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Palestinians are doubly cursed. Israel’s military attacks them regularly. During the past week alone, Israeli air strikes killed four Gazans, wounding another 14.

November 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Israel,Middle East,Palestine | Read More »

U.S. Department of Defense Contract Awards for Nov. 23, 2011

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General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc., Pittsfield, Mass., is being awarded a $95,956,445 cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, fixed-price incentive contract to provide fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013.

November 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Economics & Markets,Economy | Read More »

Lynn Margulis, Truth Seeker, 1938-2011

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We’ve lost one of the best people on the planet – Lynn Margulis, National Medal of Science winner, the most eminent scientific voice of 9/11 truth.

November 23rd, 2011 | Posted in 9/11 | Read More »

Military Should “Just Say No” To Iran Attack

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If our sane military leaders make it clear that they will “just say no” if ordered to commit more war crimes – especially if the war crimes in question are part of a treasonous and suicidal attack on Iran for Israel.

November 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Editors Picks,Heroes,Iran,Israel,Middle East,Military,New World Order War,Support the Troops | Read More »

Military History You Never Knew

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Not all Custers went out in scorn. Thomas Custer was awarded 2 Medals of Honor!

November 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Military | Read More »

 

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