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Date Sent: 2014-10-09
Freedom's Phoenix Edition for Thursday, October 9, 2014 |
Feds defend DEA agent who seized woman's racy photos to set up phony Facebook page
Presumption of Guilt: The Global Overuse of Pretrial Detention -- Breaking 43 Years of Silence, the Last FBI Burglar Tells the Story of Her Years in the Underground -- 10-08-14 -- Allen St. Pierre - Angela Keaton - Cindy Sheehan - LISTEN LIVE on LRN.FM, M-F, 9-Noon -- Mayor calls off California City Council meeting over CopWatch activist's 'F*ck the Police -- Black teen in white foster home pepper-sprayed by police who mistook him for burglar -- The FBI's Secret Surveillance Program Is About to Go on Trial -- Panhandler Caught Driving Fiat Is Confronted by Furious Man Who Gave Her Money -- Twitter sues Justice Dept. for right to reveal user data surveillance requests -- Burdened with Record Amount of Debt, Graduates Delay Marriage -- Florida inmate found beaten to death one day after her aunt reported guard's threats -- Enterovirus D68 Hits New England -- Brits Beg Scots to Stay -- Can ISIS Be Beaten? -- Ballot Buying Billionaires -- Obama Delay Threatens Immigration - Maegan Ortiz Interview -- Stats Favor Wages Over Work -- Obama's Destructive DC Strategy -- Elected to a Higher Office - Gov. Gary Johnson Interview -- CDC Warns Mystery Virus Gains Momentum -- CDC Study Counters Vaccine Whistleblower -- Obama's Syria Strategy -- Fibromyalgia Mystery Finally Solved! -- SecureDrives destroy data with a text message -- Washington Is Destroying The World -- Court security fails to remove activists [Video] -- Saber Rattling Ahead of Resumed Ukraine Conflict -- US-led airstrikes produce few gains
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News Link • Drug War
Feds defend DEA agent who seized woman's racy photos to set up phony Facebook page
10-08-2014
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Rawstory
A special agent with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration seized a woman's cell phone and used racy photos he found to set up a phony Facebook â€" and the U.S. Department of Justice is defending his actions.
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News Link • Criminal Justice System
Presumption of Guilt: The Global Overuse of Pretrial Detention
10-08-2014
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Around the world, millions are effectively punished before they are tried. Legally entitled to be considered innocent and released pending trial, many accused are instead held in pretrial detention, where they are subjected to torture, exposed to lif
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News Link • Activism
Breaking 43 Years of Silence, the Last FBI Burglar Tells the Story of Her Years in the Underground
10-08-2014
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It was clear to Judi Feingold what to do after she and 7 other people broke into an FBI office near Philadelphia in 1971, removed every file and then anonymously distributed them to members of Congress and journalists: Run.
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News Link • Law Enforcers or Peace Officers
Mayor calls off California City Council meeting over CopWatch activist's 'F*ck the Police
10-08-2014
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Rawstory
A City Council meeting was called off Tuesday night in southern California after an activist refused to take off his hat reading "F*ck the Police."
The man, who identified himself only as "Bijan," is a member of CopWatch Santa Ana â€" whic
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News Link • Law Enforcers or Peace Officers
Black teen in white foster home pepper-sprayed by police who mistook him for burglar
10-08-2014
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Rawstory
The foster parents of a Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina high school student are furious after neighbors mistook their son for a burglar and called police, who responded by pepper-spraying him in his own home, WTVD reports.
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News Link • Surveillance
The FBI's Secret Surveillance Program Is About to Go on Trial
10-08-2014
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Whether the FBI can use national security letters to compel companies to collect telephone and Internet data of suspects without court approval and place a gag order on companies, preventing them from disclosing the government order.
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News Link • Economy - Economics USA
Panhandler Caught Driving Fiat Is Confronted by Furious Man Who Gave Her Money
10-08-2014
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Yahoo! News blog
A 78-year-old was holding a sign claiming she needed cash for food. Daniel Ayala had given her money on a few occasions then one day Ayala noticed the woman sitting in the driver's seat of a bright red 2013 Fiat. He couldn't contain himself
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News Link • Surveillance
Twitter sues Justice Dept. for right to reveal user data surveillance requests
10-08-2014
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Rawstory
Twitter Inc sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday, intensifying its battle with federal agencies as the Internet industry's self-described champion of free speech seeks the right to reveal the extent of U.S. government surveillance.
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News Link • Education: Government Schools
Burdened with Record Amount of Debt, Graduates Delay Marriage
10-08-2014
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NBC News
I now pronounce you in decades of debt. Student loans have hit a record high of $1.2 trillion, putting a crimp in The American Dream of owning a home and starting a family. And it's affecting the broader economy too.
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News Link • Criminal Justice System
Florida inmate found beaten to death one day after her aunt reported guard's threats
10-08-2014
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Rawstory
A Florida inmate was found dead in solitary confinement after writing a letter to her family about threats made against her by a prison guard. Latandra Ellington wrote she feared for her life because one of the corrections officers had threatened
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News Link • Healthcare
Enterovirus D68 Hits New England
09-16-2014
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Next News Newtwork
Health officials on high alert, a dangerous disease making it's way toward Massachusetts. With your top local news, I'm Mark Maxwell. Just last week, emergency rooms all over the United States started overflowing with sick kids, many of them
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News Link • Politics
Brits Beg Scots to Stay
09-16-2014
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Next News Newtwork
From an iron fist to an outstretched hand. That's the difference 238 years can make. Instead of 56 men signing a Declaration of Independence from British control, nearly 5 MILLION Scottish citizens will be signing THEIR name on a BALLOT in an e
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News Link • TERRORISM
Can ISIS Be Beaten?
09-15-2014
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Next News Newtwork
Countries all over the world are setting the stage for an international coalition against the Islamic State. At last count, nearly FORTY countries are signing their names to the dotted line, promising some measure of military or political action
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News Link • Politics: Independent and Other Campaigns
Ballot Buying Billionaires
09-15-2014
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Next News Newtwork
What would you buy if you had all the money in the world? A big house, a fast car, all the usual things? Well a new study out of Brookings Institution gives us an inside look at the wishlist of the RICHEST people in this country. You might be sur
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News Link • Politics: Republican Campaigns
2010 Republicans: Then and Now
09-12-2014
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Next News Newtwork
Six years ago, an Illinois Senator made history becoming the first African American to ever be elected to the White House. His powerful speeches about pulling out of Iraq, providing for the lower class and American minorities galvanized special i
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News Link • Education: Private Secular Schools and Home School
The Sherman Institute's Aaron Bollinger
09-12-2014
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Next News Newtwork
The Sherman Institute is a new online university that seeks to graduate well-informed men and women who are ready to take their citizenship seriously by understanding our nation's founding principles and applying them.
The Sherman Institute of
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News Link • Science, Medicine and Technology
Hawking God Particle Discovery
09-11-20104
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Next News Newtwork
When he speaks, scientists listen. Considered by many as the smartest living man in the world, professor Stephen Hawking once bet another scientist a hundred bucks he would never find the so-called "God gene."
Years ago, scientists made s
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News Link • Immigration
Obama Delay Threatens Immigration - Maegan Ortiz Interview
09-10-2014
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Next News Newtwork
In a move that is affecting millions of children and families, President Obama says executive action on immigration will have to wait until AFTER the November elections. President of the League of United Latin American Citizens, Rick Dovalina say
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News Link • Economy - Economics USA
Stats Favor Wages Over Work
09-10-2014
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Next News Newtwork
Paycheck or production. Work or wages. Two things that should be hand-in-hand, instead are toe-to-toe. In a post-recession fallout, Americans everywhere face a decision centered around the struggle between Give and Get.
Late President John F
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News Link • Obama Administration
Obama's Destructive DC Strategy
09-10-2014
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Next News Newtwork
The conflict in Iraq is extremely complicated, but President Barack Obama has a simple message: form an inclusive government.
With Kurds, Sunnis and Shiite Muslims all clamoring for their part of the oil revenue and control in Iraq, the recen
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News Link • Drugs and Medications
Elected to a Higher Office - Gov. Gary Johnson Interview
09-09-2014
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Next News Newtwork
It's not every day we get to interview a former presidential candidate, but today, we get to do just that. Before he became the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee, Gary Johnson was a very successful â€" and highly innovative -- Governor
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News Link • Healthcare
CDC Warns Mystery Virus Gains Momentum
09-09-2014
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Next News Newtwork
In health news, in case you haven't heard, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sounding the alarm. Red alert in states all across the country. No, this time it's not for Ebola. Instead, it's a rare virus known as human enter-o
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News Link • Healthcare Industry
CDC Study Counters Vaccine Whistleblower
09-09-14
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In a recent interview with Dr. Brian Hooker, he told us about the new CDC whistleblower, Doctor William Thompson. Thompson accuses the CDC of MANIPULATING studies to HIDE incriminating data linking the MMR vaccine to a 340% increase in autism in
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News Link • Robots and Artificial Intelligence
Fast Food Company Develops Robots
09-08-2014
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The fast food industry is toying with a new idea. Now, with so many workers clamoring for higher pay, many executives in the fast food market are looking toward ROBOTS as their next new-hires. The burger-making robot will cost millions to develop
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News Link • Drugs and Medications
Chicago Cannabis Chaos Unleashed with Amish Parikh
09-08-2014
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The movement to legalize cannabis is gaining more and more momentum every day. Already this year, another three states approved pot legalization bills. Several more states, like Florida, Oregon - even Washington DC is putting pot up to a vote t
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News Link • Racism
SNL: White People Won't Be Calling The Shots For Long
10-08-2014
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White people of the United States, get ready. Because your reign is coming to an end. The satirical Saturday Night Live segment aired Oct. 4th with guest host Sarah Silverman, and prompts white people from all white walks of white life to come togeth
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News Link • Science, Medicine and Technology
Fibromyalgia Mystery Finally Solved!
10-08-2014
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he discovery may lead to new treatments and perhaps even a total cure in the future, bringing relief to as many as 5 million Americans thought to have the disease. To solve the Fibromyalgia mystery, researchers zeroed in on the skin from the hand of
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News Link • Science
The Chestahedron
10-08-2014
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A European journey in the 1990's led Frank Chester, the San Francisco retired teacher, sculptor and geometer, to Dornach in Switzerland. Prior to this journey he had never heard anything about Rudolf Steiner or Anthroposophy. He was immediately imp
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News Link • Iraq
Islamic State as Pure Bluff
10-08-2014
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And yes, the fall of Kobani would be a bad thing. A very bad thing, because IS is something unusual: A demonized group that really is as demonic as the mainstream media makes it out to be. Not as powerful, not as important, but every bit as demonic.
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News Link • Technology: Software
App turns a smartphone into a pocket-sized cosmic ray detector
10-08-2014
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http://www.gizmag.com
There are all sorts of apps available for smartphones to show atmospheric phenomena like wind speed, temperature, and rainfall, along with other observations for tides and phases of the moon.
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News Link • Transportation
Venturi unleashes 407 wild horses on the sand with all-electric dune buggy
10-08-2014
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http://www.gizmag.com
We don't hear from boutique automotive manufacturer Venturi very often, but when we do, it's always interesting news.
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News Link • Technology: Software
SecureDrives destroy data with a text message
10-08-2014
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http://www.gizmag.com, By Nick Lavars
A misplaced storage device could lead to the leaking of a few embarrassing photos for some, while for those dealing in confidential information there might be a whole lot more at stake.
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News Link • Energy
Pronto battery takes 5 minutes to fuel up enough to charge an iPhone
10-08-2014
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http://www.gizmag.com, By Dave LeClair
Portable battery packs are nothing new. We've seen some that elect to go with wireless charging like the Qimini Deuce, while some opt for wires and a large capacity.
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News Link • Science, Medicine and Technology
Philips turns the light on psoriasis
10-08-2014
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http://www.gizmag.com, By Antonio Pasolini
Sufferers of psoriasis, an incurable skin disease that breaks out in scaly red plaques and also causes the skin to peel, will shortly get a new ally in the management of the condition.
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News Link • Techno Gadgets
Simmons breaks out full-sized electronic drum kit for bashers on a budget
10-08-2014
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http://www.gizmag.com, By Paul Ridden
If you're looking to tap into the versatility and portability of a full featured electronic drum set, you can probably expect to be left with a sizable hole in your savings.
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News Link • Transportation
Zero unveils 2015 range of high-performance electric motorbikes
10-08-2014
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http://www.gizmag.com, By Stu Robarts
High-performance electric motorbike manufacturer Zero Motorcycles has released its 2015 model lineup. Updates to its existing models include improved suspensions, braking systems and batteries. A new model, the FXP, is also being introduced Zero's fl
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News Link • Government
Washington Is Destroying The World
10-08-2014
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The aggressive and mindless stance that Washington's warmongers have taken toward Russia and China have shattered the accomplishment of Reagan and Gorbachev.
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News Link • Activism
Court security fails to remove activists [Video]
10-08-2014
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Director of "Bucks County Emergency Services", Christopher M. Daley attempts to have Activists James Babb and Andrew Rumbold arrested for trespassing on a public sidewalk while handing out jury nullification information.
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News Link • WAR: About that War
AP ANALYSIS: US-led airstrikes produce few gains
10-08-2014
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After two months, the U.S.-led aerial campaign in Iraq has hardly dented the core of the Islamic State group's territory. The extremist fighters have melted into urban areas when needed to elude the threat, and they have even succeeded in taking new
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News Link • Government
Let Slip the Useful Idiots of War:
10-06-2014
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Good news from the (perpetual) battle front in the (battered) Middle East! The Pentagon has finally found a purpose for its latest exercise in corrupt squander, the Lockheed-Martin F-22 'Raptor' (Julian Barnes, WSJ):
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News Link • Government
The Hidden Government Group Linking JFK, Watergate, Iran-Contra and 9/11
10-06-2014
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Peter Dale Scott is considered the father of "Deep Politics"â€" the study of hidden permanent institutions and interests whose influence on the political realm transcends the elected, appointed and career officials who come and go.
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News Link • Government
Idealization of a tragedy
10-06-2014
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http://www.dailypaul.com
Meet Jack and Jill. Don't they make a lovely couple? Off to fetch a pail of water, hand in hand they go, smiles on their faces and the spirit of co-operation in their hearts. They're off to conquer the world.
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News Link • Climate Change
'Where's the global warming?' Expert says public are growing sceptical of climate...
10-06-2014
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'Where's the global warming?' Expert says public are growing sceptical of climate change.
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News Link • Census
An eye-popping 20% of U.S. residents abandon English at home
10-06-2014
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Cultural changes prompt surge in foreign languages.
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News Link • Iran
Report: Two dead after explosion in Iranian nuclear facility
10-06-2014
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The incident occurred at the Parchin military compound, not far from the Iranian capital, according to the Iranian Students News Agency.
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News Link • Economy - International
War, Peace, and Financial Fireworks
10-06-2014
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Politics has long been a driver of international markets and fickle financial systems alike. Everything is connected. Here are some voices from the just-concluded Casey Research Fall Summit talking about cause, effect, and war.
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News Link • Boston Marathon Bombing
BOSTON UPDATE: FBI War on Marathon Bombing Witnesses Continues
10-06-2014
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http://whowhatwhy.com
The Boston Marathon bombing is much more important than has been acknowledged, principally because it is the major domestic national security event since 9-11 and has played a major role in expanding the power of the security state.
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News Link • Central Intelligence Agency
Kill the Messenger (Movie)
10-06-2014
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STARTS FRIDAY. Thriller based on the true story of the shady origins of the men who started the crack epidemic on the nation's streets…and further alleges the CIA was aware of major dealers who were smuggling cocaine into the US
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News Link • Government
FBI director warns of Khorasan attack
10-06-2014
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The head of the FBI said in an interview broadcast late Sunday that the U.S. is preparing for an imminent terrorist attack.
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News Link • WAR: About that War
Joe Biden Grovels Before Qatari Prince for Daring to Speak Half Truth About ISIS
10-06-2014
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http://www.prisonplanet.com
On Sunday Vice President Joe Biden called Prince Mohamed bin Zayed, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, and apologized for telling the truth.
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News Link • Ron Paul Says...
The Real Status of Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq
10-06-2014
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http://www.prisonplanet.com
After 13 years of war in Afghanistan â€" the longest in US history â€" the US government has achieved no victory.
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News Link • Internet
Gapple and Oogle, Our Defenders
10-06-2014
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http://www.lewrockwell.com
I read that Apple and Google have begun encrypting the data of customers so that nobody, including Apple and Google, have plaintext access to it.
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News Link • World News
Hong Kong: Tempest in a Teapot â€" Or Something Much Bigger?
10-06-2014
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http://www.lewrockwell.com
Hong Kong is at a gentle boil. As of this writing, tens of thousands of students have been politely demonstrating, calling for the Beijing-appointed chief executive, C.Y. Leung, to resign and be replaced through free elections.
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News Link • Government
After Feigning Love for Egyptian Democracy, U.S. Back To Openly Supporting Tyranny
10-06-2014
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It is, of course, very difficult to choose the single most extreme episode of misleading American media propaganda, but if forced to do so, coverage of the February, 2011 Tahrir Square demonstrations in Egypt would be an excellent candidate.
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News Link • Israel
Noam Chomsky: Only One Thing Will Make Israel Change Course
10-06-2014
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http://inthesetimes.com
Israel's brutalization of Palestinians through exercises like "mowing the lawn" will persist without a change in U.S. policy.
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News Link • World News
North and South Korea 'agree to talks'
10-06-2014
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http://www.bbc.com
North and South Korea have agreed to resume formal high-level talks that had effectively been suspended since February, reports from South Korea say.
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News Link • Syria
Kurds clash with Turkish security forces on Syria border
10-06-2014
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http://www.bbc.com
The BBC's Paul Adams says there is a sense of a "gradual squeezing" of the area by IS.
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