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Date Sent: 2014-04-04
Freedom's Phoenix Edition for Friday, April 4, 2014

Freedom To Travel Is a Right Americans Lost

Australian Government Moves To Ban Environmental Boycotts Under Competition Laws -- 04-03-14 -- Larken Rose, Josie the Outlaw (MP3 & VIDEO LOADED) -- Martin Armstrong Warns Of 2016 Constitutional Convention -- The Chinese Are Buying Large Chunks Of Land Across America... -- Secession and the Crimea -- Darkness Over All: John Robison and the Birth of the Illuminati Conspiracy -- Pick your kid's poison. Hmmm,what's in the vaccine ? -- What if Secrecy Trumps the Constitution? -- Another mass-shooting and AGAIN the shooter is on psychotropic drugs -- Balanced budget convention gains steam as congressman calls for official evaluation -- Study: Vegetarians Less Healthy, Lower Quality Of Life Than Meat-Eaters -- State to study desalination of Gulf water as viable option in face of drought -- George Soros’ real crusade: Legalizing marijuana in the U.S. -- Asking the Hard Questions About Israel -- Jonathan Pollard, Again -- ‘We’re All Cheneyites Now’ -- Iraq Army Recruits Targeted; 54 Killed, 67 Wounded -- When CIA Tortured Detainees to Death . . . And Agents Escaped Accountability and Were Promoted -- Italy Troops Crack Down on Secessionists Nationwide -- Russia Mocks NATO’s ‘Cold War Mindset’ -- Supreme Court Strikes Down Two-Year Donation Caps In Landmark Campaign Finance Case -- Donald Rumsfeld Confronted About False Iraq And 9/11 Connection In New Documentary

AZ: AZ Breakfast Club tomorrow April 5th, 2014, 8-10 a.m. @ Coco's (Paradise Valley Mall location), Phoenix

CT: Gun rights rally tomorrow, 05 April 2014 in Hartford, Connecticut

News Link • Transportation: Air Travel
Freedom To Travel Is a Right Americans Lost
04-03-2014 • http://original.antiwar.com, by Lucy Steigerwald
Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it did not intend to appeal last month’s court decision which removed Rahinah Ibrahim from the "No-Fly list" �" making her the first person in years to be taken off that bureaucratic black-hole reli Read Full Story
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Reported by: Robert Lee

Feature Article  • Events: Arizona
AZ Breakfast Club this Saturday April 5th, 2014, 8-10 a.m. @ Coco's (Paradise Valley Mall locati
Donna Hancock
   The guest speaker will be Dave Hodges (The Common Sense Show) and will feature topics from the Ukraine, Crimea, Russia, America's Foreign Policy, and more....
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News Link • Free Speech
Australian Government Moves To Ban Environmental Boycotts Under Competition Laws
04-03-2014 • Jonathan Turley
The level playing field involves using the government to police and threaten free speech and association in protection of corporate interests. It is other worldly to see the series of anti-environmental and anti-free speech measures coming out of Aus Read Full Story
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Reported by: Powell Gammill

Radio/TV Show • Declare Your Independence with Ernest Hancock - Radio
Host: Ernest Hancock
04-03-14 -- Larken Rose, Josie the Outlaw (MP3 & VIDEO LOADED)
Larken Rose and Josie the Outlaw (JosietheOutlaw.Com) on anarchy and promoting the ideas of self-ownership, voluntaryism, and a stateless society
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News Link • Constitution
Martin Armstrong Warns Of 2016 Constitutional Convention
04-03-2014 • www.zerohedge.com
This week the state legislature of Michigan became the 34th state to demand a “Constitutional Convention” in the United States. Read Full Story
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Reported by: Ernest Hancock

News Link • Conspiracies
Darkness Over All: John Robison and the Birth of the Illuminati Conspiracy
04-03-2014 • http://www.lewrockwell.com, By Mike Jay
Conspiracy theories of a secretive power elite seeking global domination have long held a place in the modern imagination. Mike Jay explores the idea’s beginnings in the writings of John Robison, a Scottish scientist who maintained that the French re Read Full Story
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Reported by: Robert Lee

News Link • China
The Chinese Are Buying Large Chunks Of Land Across America...
04-03-2014 • http://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler Durden
The Chinese Are Buying Large Chunks Of Land Across America (And Zillow Is Now Enabling It) Read Full Story
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News Link • Vaccines and Vaccinations
Pick your kid's poison. Hmmm,what's in the vaccine ?
04-03-2014 • http://www.dailypaul.com, by krp.nc
I just can't decide which is better for my kid. Should I choose pig pancreas, sheep blood, anti-freeze, or fingernail polish remover. Aw man, decisions, decisions. Read Full Story
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News Link • Economy - International
Market-Rigging In Unsexy Industries Is Worse Than People Realize
04-03-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com,The Economist
Mention price cartels and many people will think of big, overt ones like the one OPEC runs for oil and the now-extinct one for diamonds. Read Full Story
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News Link • 911 / World Trade Center
Donald Rumsfeld Confronted About False Iraq And 9/11 Connection In New Documentary
04-03-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com,Jeremy Bender
"The Unknown Known," a new documentary by Errol Morris slated to be released on April 4, covers the life and career of former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld with a focus on the runup to the Iraq War. Read Full Story
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News Link • Police State
Crackdown ordered on climate-change skeptics
04-03-2014 • .
Ministers who question the majority view among scientists about climate change should “shut up” and instead repeat the Government line on the issue. The BBC should give less airtime to climate skeptics and should seek special clearance to interview t Read Full Story
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Reported by: Powell Gammill

News Link • Drugs and Medications
Another mass-shooting and AGAIN the shooter is on psychotropic drugs
04-03-2014 • http://www.dailypaul.com, by popfreeradio
The man behind Wednesday's deadly shooting at Fort Hood had mental health issues and was being treated for depression and anxiety before he killed three people and wounded 16 others. Read Full Story
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News Link • Economy - Economics USA
Balanced budget convention gains steam as congressman calls for official evaluation
04-03-2014 • http://www.washingtontimes.com, By Stephen Dinan
Rep. Duncan Hunter on Tuesday asked Congress to evaluate whether enough states have officially called for a constitutional convention to propose a balanced budget amendment �" marking the next step toward what could be an historic gathering. Read Full Story
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News Link • Biology, Botany and Zoology
Antibiotics Have Turned Our Bodies From Gardens Into Battlefields
04-03-2014 • http://www.wired.com, By Carl Zimmer
We’re in the midst of an extinction crisis, and it doesn’t involve Siberian tigers. Read Full Story
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Reported by: Robert Lee

News Link • Energy
Harnessing Power from the Ocean's Tides, Currents, Waves, and Temperatures
04-03-2014 • http://www.dailypaul.com, by RobHino
I've always been an advocate of keeping-it-local with regards to politics and energy production. Growing up in a beach community, I've always been interested in this type of technology for energy production. Read Full Story
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News Link • Robots and Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Navy sends fire fighting robots to boot camp
04-03-2014 • http://www.dvice.com, Colin Druce-McFadden
The outbreak of a fire aboard a ship out to sea is pretty much one of the worst things that can happen. When the flames start licking at the sails and rigging (ships still have those, right?) you're just as likely to die of smoke inhalation as you ar Read Full Story
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News Link • Robots and Artificial Intelligence
Festo creates a robot kangaroo, names it BionicKangaroo
04-03-2014 • http://www.dvice.com, Travis Andrews
The German company Festo has been on our radar lately. It recently invented an entirely new way to capture wind energy by mimicking the movements of bird wings. Read Full Story
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News Link • Biology, Botany and Zoology
Study: Vegetarians Less Healthy, Lower Quality Of Life Than Meat-Eaters
04-03-2014 • http://atlanta.cbslocal.com,
Vegetarians may have a lower BMI and drink alcohol sparingly, but vegetarian diets are tied to generally poorer health, poorer quality of life and a higher need for health care than their meat-eating counterparts. Read Full Story
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News Link • Entertainment: Games
Amazon Just Pushed Game Consoles One Step Closer to Death
04-03-2014 • http://www.wired.com, By Chris Kohler
When tiny startups like Ouya or GameStick tell you that they’re planning to take on the entrenched industry behemoths in the TV gaming space, it’s difficult to see their quests as being anything but Quixotic. Read Full Story
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Reported by: Robert Lee

News Link • Environment
State to study desalination of Gulf water as viable option in face of drought
04-03-2014 • By Heather Alexander
Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. It's a phrase that means alot to Texans with the Gulf of Mexico on our doorstep and severe drought conditions persisting across the state. Read Full Story
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News Link • Science, Medicine and Technology
Super-Intense Laser Stretches Farther Than Ever
04-03-2014 • http://www.popsci.com, Francie Diep
This is the same kind of laser technology scientists have examined for triggering lightning bolts. Read Full Story
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Reported by: Robert Lee

News Link • Drug War
George Soros’ real crusade: Legalizing marijuana in the U.S.
04-03-2014 • http://www.washingtontimes.com, By Kelly Riddell
Billionaire philanthropist George Soros hopes the U.S. goes to pot, and he is using his money to drive it there. Read Full Story
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News Link • Inventions
Upsee allows disabled children to walk with their parents
04-03-2014 • http://www.gizmag.com, By Antonio Pasolini
"Necessity is the mother of invention" �" it's an adage that fits in perfectly with the story of Israeli mom Debby Elnatan. Read Full Story
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News Link • Iraq
Iraq Army Recruits Targeted; 54 Killed, 67 Wounded
04-03-2014 • http://original.antiwar.com, Margaret Griffis
At least 54 people were killed and 67 more were wounded today. Read Full Story
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Reported by: Robert Lee

News Link • Gold and Silver
The Stealth Rally: Gold Under the Radar
04-03-2014 • http://www.lewrockwell.com, By Peter Schiff
So far, 2014 has been a paradoxical year for gold. Many investors aren’t even aware that it has rallied almost 8%. On the rare occasion that the financial media mentions the yellow metal, it is only in the context of comparing the recent rise to last Read Full Story
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News Link • World News
Italy Troops Crack Down on Secessionists Nationwide
04-03-2014 • http://news.antiwar.com, Jason Ditz,
Troops Seize Bulldozer in Venice, Weapons in Lombardy Read Full Story
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News Link • Foreign Policy
Pew Poll: Americans Think US Should ‘Mind Its Own Business’ Globally
04-03-2014 • http://news.antiwar.com, Jason Ditz
Poll Shows Soaring Opposition to Interventionism Read Full Story
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News Link • Entertainment: Movies
Tom Cruise Will Compete Against Military Drones In The Top Gun Sequel
04-03-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com, Ben Child
Tom Cruise will compete against robotic drone pilots in the long-gestating sequel to Top Gun, according to Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer of the 1986 original. Read Full Story
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News Link • Environment
EPA tested deadly pollutants on humans to push Obama admin’s agenda
04-03-2014 • The Daily Caller
The Environmental Protection Agency has been conducting dangerous experiments on humans over the past few years in order to justify more onerous clean air regulations. The agency conducted tests on people with health issues and the elderly, exposi Read Full Story
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Reported by: Powell Gammill

News Link • How To
Here's The College Essay That Got A High School Senior Into Every Ivy League School
04-03-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com, Peter Jacobs
Last week, high school senior Kwasi Enin found out he had been accepted to every college he applied to �" including all eight Ivy League schools. Read Full Story
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News Link • World News
Secession and the Crimea
04-03-2014 • http://www.lewrockwell.com, By Larry LaBorde
It seems that the last thing the internet needs right now is another story on the Crimea but this is an older story. Read Full Story
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Reported by: Robert Lee

News Link • Secret Government Projects
What if Secrecy Trumps the Constitution?
04-03-2014 • www.lewrockwell.com, By Andrew P. Napolitano
What if the National Security Agency (NSA) knows it is violating the Constitution by spying on all Americans without showing a judge probable cause of wrongdoing or identifying the persons it wishes to spy upon, as the Constitution requires? Read Full Story
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Reported by: Robert Lee

News Link • Technology: Software
Microsoft Changes Its Tune With Free Version of Windows
04-03-2014 • http://www.wired.com, By Klint Finley
Microsoft took an enormous step forward this morning. It unveiled a free version of its Windows operating system. Read Full Story
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News Link • How To
A Multi-Faceted Approach to Post-Disaster Information Gathering
04-03-2014 • http://www.survivalblog.com, by D.C.
In a post-disaster scenario, good information will equate to life, while bad information or a lack of information could lead to death. Read Full Story
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News Link • Entertainment: Outdoor Recreation
Honda Lawnmower Sets Speed Record of 117 Friggin’ MPH
04-03-2014 • http://www.wired.com, By Jordan Golson
For some, there’s nothing better than spending a lazy Sunday cutting the grass on a riding mower. Read Full Story
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News Link • Transportation
Why It’ll Be a While Before We Can Replace Car Mirrors With Cameras
04-03-2014 • http://www.wired.com, By Damon Lavrinc
Modern cars are essentially rolling computers, with chips and code controlling everything from your engine to your entertainment. Read Full Story
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News Link • Israel
Asking the Hard Questions About Israel
04-03-2014 • http://original.antiwar.com, by John Feffer
Amid floundering peace talks, Jewish artists, historians, and activists are taking an increasingly critical look at Israel's founding and history Read Full Story
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News Link • Techno Gadgets
Pictures emerge of new USB standard connectors
04-03-2014 • http://www.gizmag.com, By Loz Blain
Rejoice! The boffins in charge of USB standards appear to have settled on a design for the much-anticipated USB 3.1 Type C connector. Read Full Story
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News Link • Israel
Jonathan Pollard, Again
04-03-2014 • http://www.unz.com, By Philip Giraldi
Why he must complete his time in prison Read Full Story
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News Link • Prepping
Hydration for the Apocalypse: How to Store Water for Long-Term Emergencies
04-03-2014 • By Brett and Kate McKay
A big storm and earthquake hits your town. It’s a certifiable quakenado. Read Full Story
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News Link • Foreign Policy
‘We’re All Cheneyites Now’
04-03-2014 • http://consortiumnews.com, By Todd E. Pierce
In late 2008, when President Obama opted more for “continuity” than “change” �" and ceded control over much of his foreign policy to hawkish “rivals” �" he locked in many of Dick Cheney’s neocon theories that trampled constitutional principles, as reti Read Full Story
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News Link • Military
Animal Soldiers: Hannibal's Elephants to Ukraine's Killer Dolphins
04-03-2014 • http://www.lewrockwell.com
As Ukraine's navy dolphins defect to Russia, their story sheds light on the strange and secret history of attack animals Read Full Story
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News Link • Central Intelligence Agency
When CIA Tortured Detainees to Death...
04-03-2014 • By: Kevin Gosztola
When CIA Tortured Detainees to Death �" And Agents Escaped Accountability and Were Promoted Read Full Story
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News Link • How To
Teen Who Sued Parents To Pay For Tuition Is Going To College On A Scholarship
04-03-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com, Liz Klimas
The New Jersey teen who made national headlines and was dubbed “spoiled” when she tried to sue her parents for tuition and child support after she moved out of their home, not wanting to follow their rules, has announced she’s going to college. Read Full Story
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News Link • NATO
Tense Rhetoric Escalates as Russia Mocks NATO’s ‘Cold War Mindset’
04-03-2014 • http://news.antiwar.com, Jason Ditz
NATO-Russia relations continue to get worse for no apparent reason today, as NATO officials keep warning Russia against invading Ukraine, despite Russia repeatedly reassuring them that this isn’t being considered. Read Full Story
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Reported by: Robert Lee

News Link • Justice and Judges
Supreme Court Strikes Down Two-Year Donation Caps In Landmark Campaign ...
04-03-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com, Brett LoGiurato
Supreme Court Strikes Down Two-Year Donation Caps In Landmark Campaign Finance Case Read Full Story
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Reference Link • WAR: About that War
World War III Is Imminent
www.thecommonsenseshow.com
Russia and the US are now clearly mobilizing for war. This article makes it clear why the course of the present Ukrainian crisis will be decided in the next 30-60 days.
Entered by: Dave Hodges
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News Link • Voting - Election Integrity
Texas Border County Sued for 105 Percent Voter Registration
04-02-2014 • Breitbart
The ACRU claims the county�"which supported the re-election of President Obama by 83%--allegedly holds a 105 percent voter registration rate. Read Full Story
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Reported by: Powell Gammill

News Link • Police Accountability Report
Border Patrol Terrorizes Mom & Kids With Knife, Taser
04-02-2014 • http://www.infowars.com, Paul Joseph Watson
Feds slash tires after woman refuses to consent to vehicle search Read Full Story
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News Link • Police Accountability Report
Fury As US Marshals Shoot Unarmed Man Then Confiscate Cell Phones Of Witnesses
04-02-2014 • http://www.prisonplanet.com, Steve Watson
Protesters take to the streets against police brutality in Albuquerque Read Full Story
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News Link • Drug War
More People Claiming They’ve Been Targeted For Their Colorado Plates
04-02-2014 • http://denver.cbslocal.com,
More people are claiming they are being pulled over out of state to see if they have marijuana simply because they have Colorado license plates. Read Full Story
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News Link • Politics: Republican Campaigns
LISTEN: In Private Speech, Dick Cheney Talks Bombing Iran and GOP Donors Applaud
04-02-2014 • motherjones.com, By Andy Kroll and David Corn
The former vice president also calls criticism of the NSA "hogwash" and rips the "increasing strain of isolationism" in the GOP. Read Full Story
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News Link • Israel - Palestine
Amid Talks of Freeze, Israel Announces 708 New Settlement Homes
04-02-2014 • http://news.antiwar.com, Jason Ditz
Israel-Palestinian peace talks were already pretty well dead last weekend, when Israel officially reneged on their promise to release Palestinian prisoners, and efforts to save it look to be faltering too, with Israel reluctant to agree on even a par Read Full Story
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News Link • Obama Administration
Report: EPA tested deadly pollutants on humans to push Obama admin’s agenda
04-02-2014 • http://dailycaller.com, Michael Bastasch
The Environmental Protection Agency has been conducting dangerous experiments on humans over the past few years in order to justify more onerous clean air regulations. Read Full Story
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News Link • Gun Rights
Investigating Military Gun Confiscation in America
04-01-2014 • Next News Network
In 2008 reports surfaced of a "Realistic Urban Training Exercise" that was to take place at the Indianapolis state fairgrounds. While investigating claims of a FEMA Camp at the nearby Amtrak Repair Facility I to attend the exercise. While attending Read Full Story
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