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Tuesday, January 20, 2009 20:53
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Wants Classic Novels Censored Now Obama Is President
A teacher in Oregon has declared that classic American novels depicting
African Americans as poorly educated and subservient, or simply highlighting
the existence of racial prejudice in society, should be removed from
high school reading lists now that a black man has become U.S. President.
Anthony
Cipriano - 9/11 First Plane Witness
He recalls his thoughts about the steam that was rising from the pile
in mid October, the plight of the first responders and the need for
a new investigation into 9/11.
Pakistan
warns Petraeus over missile strikes
Pakistan on Tuesday expressed concern to key ally the United States
over missile attacks against Islamist militants on its soil, ahead of
an anticipated surge of US troops into neighbouring Afghanistan.
More
Americans Joining Military as Jobs Dwindle
As the number of jobs across the nation dwindles, more Americans are
joining the military, lured by a steady paycheck, benefits and training.
Israel
‘can be tried for war crimes’ Human rights group Amnesty International
accuses Israel of war crimes, saying its use of white phosphorus shells
in Gaza was indiscriminate.
Consuming
Common Food Additive MSG Increases Risk of Weight Gain, Causes Brain
Damage Research has shown that a flavor enhancer found in many popular
foods known as monosodium glutamate (MSG) causes weight gain and obesity
in lab animals by damaging the appetite regulation center in the area
of the brain known as the hypothalamus, causing leptin resistence.
Facts
debunk global warming alarmism THE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported
that October in the US was marked by 63 record snowfalls and 115 lowest-ever
temperatures.
Celebrities
Pledge Cult-Like "Service" To Obama Government A mind-numbingly cringeworthy and deeply
disturbing MySpace video release shows vacuous celebrities pledging
their "service" to the incoming Obama government in the
form of activities such as not flushing the toilet after taking
a piss and selling their "obnoxious" cars.
In-flight
confrontations can lead to terrorism charges
At least 200 passengers have been convicted of felonies under the
Patriot Act, often for behavior involving raised voices and profanity.
Some experts say airlines are misusing the law.
Gaza
‘looks like earthquake zone’
The worst-hit areas in the Gaza Strip after Israel’s three-week
offensive look as if they have been hit by a strong earthquake,
aid agencies say.
The
Goldman Sachs Long Call on Oil
Here’s what I do know: Below $30 I’ll start to look
at taking a non-trivial long position in oil, assuming a total financial
collapse/nuclear war/Mad Max situation hasn’t broken out by
then.
Inaugural
Inanity Ten thousand National Guardsmen, 7,500 active-duty
soldiers, 25,000 cops from "99 federal, state and local law-enforcement
agencies." A city "honeycombed" with "communication
command centers" spying on supposedly free Americans with 5,265
surveillance cameras.
NKorea
says SKorea gripped by “war hysteria” North Korea accused South Korea Tuesday
of being gripped by war hysteria and said the situation on the peninsula
has reached "an unpredictable stage."
