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healeyb writes:
The most recent releases from WikiLeaks, the controversial whistle-blower organization that has been slowly leaking documents from a series of US diplomatic cables acquired allegedly from PFC Bradley Manning, has revealed a strong connection between groups in the Netherlands and Iran, most notably in areas related to the countries military. In a partial cable, marked as having originated in late September of 2005, the US ambassador was apparently giving information to Cent Noland, a Dutch...
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healeyb writes:
According to a January 17th release in the ongoing release of US diplomatic cables, it is revealed that the Dutch government had serious concerns about the March 2008 political film by Geert Wilders called Fitna. The short film, only seventeen minutes in length, focused on excerpts of the Qur'an with visual cutaways showcasing violence attributed to extremist groups, arguing that language of the holy text has been an encouragement to violence. The relevant cable, created in early February of...
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healeyb writes:
Flooding in Brisbane, Australia that is already being held responsible for 10 confirmed deaths and nearly 78 missing persons has continued to worsen, becoming so severe that Energex, the company responsible for providing electricity to South East Queensland, has announced the intention to shut down power to many parts of the region out of concern for safety.
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healeyb writes:
The belief that the Mediterranean diet can contribute to positive cardiovascular health has been long-held and has contributed to the development of a vast industry of dietary health. However, a recent study set to be published in International Journal of Clinical Practice has challenged that notion, indicating the discovery of dangerously high cardiovascular risk factors in a randomly selected group of citizens from...
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healeyb writes:
In one of the more recent releases from WikiLeaks (Jan 1, 2011), the embattled whistle-blower organization behind the leak of US diplomatic cables, it is revealed that Saddam Hussein made a plea to President George H.W. Bush just 8 days before the start of the Gulf War, saying he wanted friendship. He went on to claim that Iraq is sick of war, but complained that Kuwait has ignored diplomacy [efforts]. The cable proclaimed Hussein...
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healeyb writes:
China has recently announced the finalization of a new missile, the Dong-Feng 21D. The DF 21 series has shown itself capable and adaptable up to this point, the other variants being able to target everything from land bases to satellites. The United States carrier force is the base unit of its power projection, not just in the pacific, but around the world. A third of the active cruisers and destroyers in the fleet are designed for the sole purpose of protecting the carrier group once it is at sea...
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healeyb writes:
This morning, just a few days after the Senate voted to repeal the controversial military policy of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, President Obama signed the legislation into law, effectively ending the 17-year reign of military discrimination. In front of a thrilled crowd of supporters, many shouting the familiar chant of 'yes we can' from the 2008 campaign, Obama declared that 'no longer will tens of thousands of Americans in uniform be asked to live a lie. This will strengthen our national security and...
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healeyb writes:
Today, the Census Bureau unveiled the results of the 2010 census and it appears that Massachusetts will be losing 1 of the current 10 representatives in the House. The challenge to come will be determining where the new district lines will be drawn and how this will impact the forthcoming senatorial elections in 2012 and the political future of Republican Scott Brown, who many expect will face fierce competition. he actual population of the United States according to the census is...
