Category Archives: RagBlog

Robert Fisk: Mystery of Israel’s secret uranium bombAlarm over radioactive legacy left by attack on LebanonPublished: 28 October 2006 Did Israel use a secret new uranium-based weapon in southern Lebanon this summer in the 34-day assault that cost more than … Continue reading →

A friend of mine in Baghdad wrote to me a few days ago about a conversation he’d had with an elderly lady from West Virginia who was seated next to him on an airplane between Los Angeles and Washington earlier … Continue reading →

Oz, over at Earth Family Alpha, has a great post about peak oil. Peak a Boo Just in case you aren’t scared out of your PJs enough already,Here is a headline from Reuters that is fitting for the day. World … Continue reading →

This is a call to action against mexican consulates all over the country.By a friend and companer@ October 28th, 2006 – This is a call to action to remember Brad, show solidarity with the teachers and protesters of Oaxaca, and … Continue reading →

* Note: TT = (car)Toon Tuesday

Is it the tie, or the pale lavender jacket, or … ? Can’t quite put a finger …

A couple of events are coming up this weekend. We announced them early, so wanted to do a “bf” for you. AND Funeral March to Protest the War in Iraq – Austin, TXDate: Saturday, Nov. 4th, 1 -3 pm. Rain … Continue reading →

U.S. blunders in reconstructing Iraq are staggeringBy Trudy RubinInquirer Columnist I often recall a meeting in October 2003 in Baghdad with an Iraqi engineer who had a master’s from Ball State University and loved America. He wanted to talk to … Continue reading →

“Call to Bloggers” to stand up for freedom ahead of world meeting on future of InternetUrgent appeal for Iranian blogger held incommunicado Amnesty International today issued a ‘Call to Bloggers’, asking them to get online and stand up for freedom … Continue reading →

Castro’s Doctors-for-Oil Swap With Chavez Bolsters Bush’s Foes By Guillermo Parra-Bernal Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) — By 10 p.m. on most nights, the sea wall alongside Havana’s main drag, El Malecon, a 10-kilometer- long highway bordering the sea, is standing room … Continue reading →

A quiet battle against noise2006-10-29by LEAH LEACH JOYCE — Gordon Hempton listened all over the world for silence. The quietest spot he found was close to home. A three-mile walk into the Hoh Rain Forest takes him to a place … Continue reading →