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Chapters, caucuses and organizers may access a broad range of press contact information at these websites. I have been working on compiling an email address directory for press releases and letters to the editor. It is a work in progress, … Continue reading →

Different format, same stump speechesBy JOHN MORITZ, ANNA M. TINSLEY and AMAN BATHEJAStar-Telegram Staff Writers DALLAS — The four leading candidates for governor clawed for attention Friday night, with each staking out contrasting views on how to combat illegal immigration, … Continue reading →

Castro Foe With C.I.A. Ties Puts U.S. in an Awkward SpotBy MARC LACEY, The New York Times EL PASO (Oct. 8) — Thirty years ago, long before liquids and gels were restricted on airliners, a tube of Colgate toothpaste may … Continue reading →

I’d flat run out of ideas when I found this ditty two days ago. As I listened to it for the first time, I thought, “This is perfect for Singin’ on Sunday.” I looked for copyright information and this tune … Continue reading →

This article reports an incident that is significant – the corruption is clearly in the White House, the trail of slime leads right to Karl Rove’s office. The statement by the official White House spokesperson in the last paragraph is … Continue reading →

Today, I found a story that has big implications. I listen to CBC Radio 2 in my little car, and I had to go to the post office this morning. It turns out that Stuart McLean, of The Vinyl Café, … Continue reading →

Sailor Says He Watched Marines Kill IraqiBy LINDA DEUTSCH, AP CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 7) – A Navy corpsman testified Friday that Marines in his patrol seized an Iraqi civilian from his home, threw him into a hole and put … Continue reading →

In 1979, depleted uranium (DU) particles escaped from the National Lead Industries factory near Albany, N.Y.,which was manufacturing DU weapons for the U.S military. The particles traveled 26 miles and were discovered in a laboratory filter by Dr. Leonard Dietz, … Continue reading →

by AlOctober 6, 2006 The recent disclosures by Bob Woodward in State of Denial alarmingly note Henry Kissinger’s access to George W. Bush and reputation as an esteemed foreign policy advisor. We should all be very afraid. Maureen Dowd [See … Continue reading →

These are intended to go with the video posted earlier in the week. Cherry-Almond Scones (26 December 2004) Actually, you can make any flavour combination you wish, from sweet to savory. These are sweet, but you are not limited to … Continue reading →

Nothing I could say can adequately prepare you for the mind-boggling fate of billions upon billions of Iraqi dollars under US supervision. “American law was suspended. Iraqi law was suspended. And Iraq basically became a Free-Fraud Zone. In a Free-Fire … Continue reading →