Citizen Paul Currier has filed two initiatives which would allow the people of California to re-write the State Constitution. There are no special interests behind the filings and the formula could change many laws that have all but bankrupted our state. California Constitutional Convention Articles 36 and 37 are the best of three plans that I reviewed. The timing is perfect.

There are a million and one things that people can do to try to end the U.S. wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and to prevent new ones in Iran and elsewhere, as well as to close U.S. military bases in dozens of other nations around the world. Certain people are skilled at or interested in particular approaches, and nobody should be discouraged from contributing to the effort in their preferred ways. Far too often proposals to work for peace are needlessly framed as attacks on all strategies except one. But where new energy can be created or existing resources redirected, it is important that they go where most likely to succeed.

There are a million and one things that people can do to try to end the U.S. wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and to prevent new ones in Iran and elsewhere, as well as to close U.S. military bases in dozens of other nations around the world. Certain people are skilled at or interested in particular approaches, and nobody should be discouraged from contributing to the effort in their preferred ways. Far too often proposals to work for peace are needlessly framed as attacks on all strategies except one. But where new energy can be created or existing resources redirected, it is important that they go where most likely to succeed.

Last week, in the midst of President Obama's efforts to push unprecedented expansions of federal regulatory authority through Congress, North Korea's bellicose threats of nuclear annihilation, and the Iranian regime's brutal campaign to suppress political dissent, the American public's attention was focused elsewhere. On June 25th, 2009, the nation plunged into mourning upon learning of the tragic deaths of Michael Jackson—inimitable King of Pop—and Hollywood's original "angel" Farah Fawcett. In the time it took for a commercial break, the coverage of the Iranian protests, the debates about cap and trade and healthcare reform, and the diplomatic efforts to recover two American journalists being detained in a North Korean prison all but disappeared.

Throwing inflated dollars at a "problem" won't alleviate the problem and will cause even more dependence on Big Government. Infrastructure can be built without those billions funnelled out by bureaucrats.

Michael Jackson's memorial service will take place on Tuesday 7th July at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. In a moving gesture to his fans the Jackson family have stated that 11,000 thousand tickets will be freely distributed to the public. It is expected that this historic event will surpass the public interest that was seen for even Elvis's and Princess Diana's funeral put together.

Despite the undeniable legality of the actions of Honduras in the ouster of Zelaya, our own administration is demanding that he be returned to the presidency at once, and "news" organizations continue to misrepresent the situation. One such outlet goes a step further.

The watch is an exceptional luxury timepiece for globetrotters, active global professionals, and anyone who are travelling frequently, be it for pleasure or business. With its superb finish, impressive dimensions, and highly technical, yet organized appearance; the Travel tec GMT timepiece is currently one of the hottest models offered by the brand.

The multi-faceted designer, who describes her work to be synonymous to art, is a product of NIFT, Hyderabad. The winner of the ´Most Creative Design Collection´ award during the graduating show at NIFT is an artist, a fashion designer and a painter.

This article questions the death of Michael Jackson. An opinionated short feature addressing the loss of a superstar in a commemorative effort to celebrate his music.

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has arrived in Myanmar to have talks with their military leaders. Secretary General is expected to lobby Myanmar´s Junta to release their democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

America's best days are now behind her. The spirit of "can do" and the incentive and opportunities have been and are being methodically squashed under the thumbs of self destructive pirates posing as representatives of the American people.

With the exposure of corruption of several advisors in the interim government as well as Prime Minister´s ´interesting´ instructions to her party-men, law and order situation in Bangladesh is in its ever worst state. On Friday [June 26, 2009] three businessmen were killed in broad day light by the members of professional extortionist group at Dhaka´s Kawranbazar commercial area.

Pakistani intelligence agency ISI [Inter Service Intelligence] continues to patronize and support anti-Indian notions by funding any group extending support for Kashmiri separatists while Iran continues massive propaganda against Israel through its own missions in a number of nations. In Bangladesh, Iranians are spending huge amount of money in promoting anti-Israel and anti-US sentiments. Most of the street demonstrations burning Israeli and American flags are secretly funded by Iran to give instigations to people in adopting anti Semitic and anti US notions.

Obama continues many of the Bush policies, from opposing equal marriage rights to keeping White House visitor's logs from the American people. He throws billions of your tax dollars at failed multi-national corporations, pushes "clean coal" and more bail outs for nuclear power, and the Republicans don't even whimper. It's time for a real opposition party...the Green Party!

4 North Carolina Soldiers K.I.A in withdraw

All around the world people are talking about and grieving about Michael Jackson's untimely death. He made huge contributions to the music and dance world. Yet he seemed to lead a somewhat curious, larger-than life life, one full of drama, illness, questions...lingering even now...why so much plastic surgery, how much debt did he leave, how much money did he leave, who are the real parents of his kids? His beat goes on...

Reforming the bigoted culture of the military may be challenging, and might take awhile, but there´s no other choice — not just for a gay American like Dan Choi, who loves the Army and wants nothing more than to continue his exemplary career, but for all of us.

More breed-specific stupidity, this time out of Ireland (Boy, does this ever change what we thought about Ireland, up to now!)

There are some great island vacation options available for hard-working professionals who'd like nothing better than kick back and relax in style. Whether you'd like to attend evening parties in formal wear or stroll at the beach just in faded jeans, organic cotton t-shirts and sandals, here are seven excellent choices...

Israeli analyst M.J. Rosenberg wrote on June 19: Acceptance of Israel as a "Jewish state" is a non-starter at this point. And Netanyahu knows it. If that is a precondition for negotiations, there will be no negotiations.

Role models for blind children are scarce in mainstream American life. For blind girls, they are almost impossible to find without doing some serious digging. Here are three examples – two of them women -- of blind adults who were raised in military families and are all highly educated, talented and successful. Best of all, they are all giving back to their communities. Though their paths never crossed before, they are now helping to provide scholarships for blind students majoring in the performing arts.

photo: Saleh (Gadi)Johar In the following analysis, "More Red Tears", Saleh Gadi criticizes Dawit Wolde Giorgis´s recent essay, "The Way Forward for Ethiopia and Eritrea" as an attempt to rewrite the history of relations of the two countries. Saleh sees as short sighted Dawit´s call on fellow Ethiopians to side with Eritrea´s President Isayas Afewerki in order to get rid of the government in Addis Ababa.

AUGUSTA, GA—Edmund A. Booth, Jr., United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, announced that Jimmie W.

CAMDEN, NJ—A Willingboro man pleaded guilty today to crack cocaine distribution and gun charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra announced. Eric Williams, 25, a.k.a.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Clifford Francis Gould, Jr., a/k/a "Dulo", 47, of Peshawbestown, Michigan, was sentenced to life in prison, following his conviction for aggravated sexual assault of three tribal children, each a female member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, U.S. Attorney Donald A. Davis announced today.

United States Attorney Michael L. Levy announced today the filing of a one-count indictment charging Lenny Tavarez with destruction of an aircraft or aircraft facilities. According to the indictment, Tavarez was involved in an incident on October 2, 2008 during which he shined a laser into the cockpit of a Philadelphia Police Department helicopter during routine patrol, striking a pilot in the eyes. Tavarez faces a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment, three years' supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment. This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Philadelphia Police Department..

CINCINNATI—Frederick D. Purvis, 42, of Hamilton, pleaded guilty in United States District Court here today to one count of making a bomb threat in the Southern District of Ohio and one count of making a bomb threat in the Eastern District of Kentucky for messages he sent in November 2008 threatening to blow up seven Cincinnati area landmarks including the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Gregory G.

WASHINGTON—Tijani Ahmed Saani, a former civilian employee of the U.S. Department of Defense, pleaded guilty today to filing false tax returns for tax years 2003 through 2007, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and Assistant Attorney General Christine A.

PORTLAND, OR—U.S. Attorney Karin J. Immergut announced today that Donnico T.

In an eighteen-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in February 2009 and unsealed this morning, 34 defendants are charged with narcotics and firearms violations arising from an alleged conspiracy to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine in and around San Bernardino and Redlands under the oversight of the Mexican Mafia. The indictment was announced today by Thomas P.

CHICAGO—A former northwest suburban man who was arrested in March was indicted this week on federal charges for stealing trade secrets from his former employer, Valspar Corp., in Wheeling, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The defendant, David Yen Lee, was charged with five counts of theft of trade secrets in violation of the federal Economic Espionage Act in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury on Tuesday, announced Patrick J.

Monica Conyers, 44, of Detroit, pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to commit bribery before United States District Judge Avern Cohn, United States Attorney Terrence Berg announced today. Berg was joined in the announcement by Andrew G. Arena, Special Agent In Charge of the Detroit Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Maurice Aouate, Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service. According to records filed at the time of the plea, Ms.

WASHINGTON—Miami physician Roberto Rodriguez, 54, was sentenced today to 97 months in prison for his role in a Medicare fraud scheme involving HIV infusion services, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Jeffrey H.

WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today delivered a report to Congress that identifies the priority issues the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate will address in the coming fiscal year.

McALLEN, TX—The manager of the la Familia Adult Day Care Center in Harlingen, Texas, has been convicted of receiving kickbacks and illegally referring Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries to Fabian Aurignac, M.D., United States Attorney Tim Johnson announced today. Martha Garcia Alaniz, 53, formally indicted on May 6, 2009, pleaded guilty today to Count 19 of a superseding indictment which accused her of receiving and cashing a $200 check from the Cardiology Care Center signed by Fabian Aurignac, M.D. to improperly refer La Familia´s Medicaid client to Aurignac and his staff for fraudulent and medically unnecessary cardiac services in connection with the client´s diagnosis and treatment.

LEV L. DASSIN, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that GREGG CAVALUZZI, 34, a former Pelham middle school teacher who was arrested on May 31, 2009, in Elmsford, Westchester County, New York, was charged today in a one count indictment with attempting to entice a minor– specifically, an undercover officer posing as a 15 year old girl–to meet with him for the purpose of engaging in sexual intercourse.

Nora R. Dannehy, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that a federal jury in Hartford has found ANTONIO MIGUEL ARIAS, also known as "Miguel" and "Gilberto Miranda," 38, a citizen of the Dominican Republic last residing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, guilty of importing large amounts of cocaine into the United States.

DALLAS—Following a three-day trial before Chief U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater, a federal jury found Rigoberto Mata, 43, guilty of money laundering, announced Acting U.S. Attorney James T.

NEW ORLEANS, LA—PAUL HENRY BORITZER, a/k/a John I. Michaels, age 46, a resident of New York, New York, was indicted yesterday for interfering with a flight crew and impersonating a Federal Air Marshal while he was traveling from New York to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, announced U.S. Attorney Jim Letten. According to the indictment, on February 20, 2009, BORITZER, while onboard JetBlue flight 119, created a disturbance by refusing to obey the lawful instructions of the flight attendants and the Captain.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Harriette Monica Walters, 52, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced this morning in federal court to 17 years, six months of incarceration for her eighteen-year-long, $48 million fraud scheme at the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Channing D. Phillips, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J.

DALLAS—Matthew Weigman, 19, and Sean Paul Benton, 23, were sentenced late Friday afternoon by U.S. District Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn, on their convictions related to their involvement in a swatting conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney James T.

LUBBOCK, TX—Rod Cameron Stringer, of Lamesa, Texas, pleaded guilty this morning before U.S. District Judge Sam R. Cummings to one count of money laundering in relation to an investment fraud scheme he ran, announced Acting U.S. Attorney James T.

ATLANTA, GA—CHAUNSAY BECKWITH, 46, of Tucker, Georgia, was sentenced today by Senior United States District Judge Marvin H. Shoob to serve nearly five years in federal prison on a charge of health care fraud. United States Attorney David E.

PHOENIX—Gilbert Holmes, 29, of Parker, Ariz., and a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow to 406 months in federal prison for murdering a 40-year-old woman with whom he had a child. On April 29, 2008, Holmes broke through the front window of the victim's home.

SAN JOSE, CA—A former employee of Data Resource Group, a company based in Salisbury, Mass., plead guilty today to defrauding Cisco Systems Inc. of computer networking equipment through Cisco's SMARTnet warranty program, United States Attorney Joseph P.

NORFOLK, VA—John Joseph Rendzia, Jr., age 42, of Norfolk, Virginia, pled guilty today to embezzlement and conversion of an airline passenger´s laptop computer that came into Rendzia´s possession in the execution of his office as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). United States Magistrate Judge James E.

BRADLEY A. GARNER, 51, a Canadian citizen who resides in Palm Desert, California, was convicted of Wire Fraud and Theft of Honest Services, Mail Fraud, and Unlawful Monetary Transaction today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Washington.

NEWARK—A ranking member of the Nine-Three set of the Bloods was sentenced today to 27 years in federal prison for a 2006 armed home-invasion robbery in Newark, Acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra, Jr., announced. U.S. District Judge Stanley R.

CAMDEN—The leader of a Camden drug trafficking organization was sentenced to life in federal prison today for his conviction on a federal drug conspiracy charge, Acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra, Jr.

A 21-year-old Warren man was sentenced to 20 years´ imprisonment today, the statutory maximum for distributing child pornography, United States Attorney Terrence Berg announced. Berg was joined in the announcement by Andrew G.

Nora R. Dannehy, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that a Hamden couple who defrauded the federal Food Stamp Program were sentenced today in Bridgeport federal court. On January 22, 2009, NADIA ALI HAIDER, 29, and her husband, ABDUL HAKIM MUSAED, 45, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit Food Stamp fraud.

Nora R. Dannehy, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that ATTILA B.

Kyle, SD - As part of the Obama Administration´s continued investment in economic development in communities around the country through the Recovery Act, Treasury´s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Director Donna J. Gambrell today announced $8 million in financial assistance awards for 10 CDFIs committed to serving economically distressed Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities across the nation. "These Native CDFIs are transforming their communities by helping to create businesses and needed jobs, provide affordable housing and build vital community facilities in places that desperately need them.

BOSTON, MA—Alleged underboss of New England crime family has reached an agreement with federal and state authorities to plead guilty to federal and state charges. Acting United States Attorney Michael K. Loucks, Jonathan W.

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Joyce White Vance, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, Charles E. Regan, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Reginael McDaniel, Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division, announce that a federal jury returned a verdict finding GREGORY JOHN KATOPODIS guilty on 97 counts of mail and wire fraud in connection with his scheme to defraud and steal over $162,000 from Jefferson County and from Computer Help for Kids (CHK), a Jefferson County based charity. "This verdict is especially appropriate and just given the egregious nature of the defendant´s crimes.

PHOENIX—Evelyn James, 54, of Tuba City, Ariz. and a Tribal Council member of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe in Arizona, pleaded guilty today to False Statements, Theft from a Tribal Government Receiving Federal Funds and Money Laundering.

Jeffrey H. Sloman, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Jonathan I.

BALTIMORE, MD—After a twelve-person federal jury was unable to reach an unanimous verdict as to whether to impose the death penalty for Melvin Gilbert, age 34, and James Dinkins, a/k/a "Miami," age 36, both of Baltimore, U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Gilbert to five consecutive mandatory life sentences, plus 40 years and sentenced Dinkins to four consecutive mandatory life sentences, plus 40 years, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J.

LEV L. DASSIN, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and JOSEPH M.

WASHINGTON—A former executive of Philadelphia-based Nexus Technologies Inc. pleaded guilty today in connection with his participation in a conspiracy to bribe Vietnamese government officials in exchange for lucrative contracts to supply equipment and technology to Vietnamese government agencies, in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A.

Frank M. Lombard, 42, has been charged with attempt to persuade a person he did not realize was an task force officer from the Metropolitan Police Department to travel to North Carolina to have sex with Lombard's 5-year-old adopted child, announced MPD Chief Cathy L.

DALLAS—A man from Arlington, Texas, who worked as a contract security guard at the Carrell Clinic on North Central Expressway in Dallas, has been arrested on felony charges outlined in a criminal complaint, announced Acting U.S. Attorney James T. Jacks of the Northern District of Texas. Late Friday evening, agents with the FBI arrested Jesse William McGraw, a/k/a "GhostExodus," "PhantomExodizzmo," "Howard Daniel Bertin," "Howard William McGraw," and "Howard Rogers," age 25.

KNOXVILLE, TN—On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, John Reece Roth, 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for violating the Arms Export Control Act by conspiring to illegally export, and actually exporting, technical information relating to a U.S. Air Force (USAF) research and development contract. The sentencing, announced today by United States Attorney Russ Dedrick, took place in U.S. District Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, by the Honorable Thomas A.

EVANSVILLE, IN—Jarvis Brown, 28, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was sentenced to five consecutive life imprisonment sentences, plus an additional 20 year sentence, late yesterday by U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young, according to Timothy M.

A federal grand jury indictment unsealed today charges FRANK COLACURCIO, SR, his son FRANK COLACURCIO, JR, and four of their close associates with a Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) scheme to promote prostitution at the strip clubs they operate in the greater Seattle area. The indictment follows the restraining order filed just over a year ago, preventing the transfer of various Colacurcio properties pending the investigation of criminal activity at the strip clubs. "With the indictment unsealed today, we take an important step in this racketeering investigation," said Jeffrey C.

WASHINGTON—Arthur Sease IV, a former Memphis Police Department officer, was sentenced today to a prison term of life plus 255 years by Chief Judge Jon P. McCalla in Memphis, Tenn.

WASHINGTON—Herbert L. Corn, the former superintendent of the city of Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rochester, Ind., pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in South Bend, Ind., to falsifying monthly discharge monitoring reports that concealed violations of the Clean Water Act at the Rochester plant, the Justice Department announced. Corn pleaded guilty to a five-count felony information charging him with making false statements in discharge monitoring reports submitted to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM).

KANSAS CITY, MO—Matt J. Whitworth, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that an Ottawa, Kan., man pleaded guilty in federal court to the attempted commercial sex trafficking of a child. This conviction is the result of Operation Guardian Angel, a unique undercover law enforcement investigation targeting the demand for child prostitutes in the Kansas City metro area.

GREENBELT, MD—U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams sentenced Eduardo Puentes, a/k/a "Carlos," a/k/a "The Colombian," age 43, of Rockville, Maryland, today to 41 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to transport at least 100 women from New York and New Jersey to Maryland to employ them as prostitutes, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein. According to testimony at his one and a half week trial, each week from September 2003 to November 2005, Puentes conspired with others to transport women from New York and New Jersey to Maryland to employ them as prostitutes. Witnesses testified that Puentes and his co-conspirators communicated with these women by cell phone at least a week prior to their travel to Maryland, and scheduled them to work in brothels that they operated in Prince George's County, Maryland.

CHICAGO—The former chief executive officer of the shuttered Rock Creek Center in southwest suburban Lemont and an internal medicine physician who was affiliated with the privately owned psychiatric facility that closed in 2002 were convicted today by a Federal Court jury of participating in a bribery and kickback conspiracy. The defendants, Wendy Mamoon, 50, of Milwaukee, the former CEO, and Dr.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX—A Corpus Christi resident has been sentenced to prison for receiving and distributing child pornography, United States Attorney Tim Johnson announced today. Jesus Celeri Sancheznoriega, also known as Jesus Celeri Sanchez, 33, was sentenced to 109 months in federal prison to be followed by a ten-year-term of supervised release by United States District Judge Hayden Head following a late afternoon sentencing hearing held Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Sancheznoriega, who has been in custody without bond since his December 2008 arrest, was previously convicted of receiving and distributing child pornography. During yesterday's hearing, the court heard testimony from a Corpus Christi Police Department computer forensic examiner regarding the extent and content of Sancheznoriega's child pornography collection on or about Nov.

The book I just read is in the running, in my estimation, for second-best text on how to undo the imperial presidency.

The book I just read is in the running, in my estimation, for second-best text on how to undo the imperial presidency.

A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted a physician assistant late yesterday for his role in a $7.7 million Medicare fraud scheme. After a seven-day trial in federal court in Los Angeles, a jury found Ronald Luis Bradshaw, 59, guilty on all charged counts, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud, multiple counts of health fraud and aggravated identity theft for prescribing medically unnecessary durable medical equipment to hundreds of Medicare beneficiaries under the stolen identity of a doctor. "At the core of Medicare fraud schemes, individuals place personal greed above providing legitimate medical care. In this case, the defendant not only defrauded the Medicare program, he also stole the identification of a doctor to do it" said Assistant Attorney General Lanny A.

Bush´s former Ambassador; John Bolton, makes John McCain look like a pacifist.

"JOHN Stossel is telling his own network 'Give me a break!' after it pulled his health-case insurance segment off the air to give more time to the death of Michael Jackson. 'I am sick of the Michael Jackson coverage,' the '20/20' co-host wrote on his blog page at abc.com.

From Chesapeake Bay retrievers to Boston terriers to Alaskan malamutes, millions of dogs in the U.S. live their entire lives in chains. This Fourth of July, before we slice the watermelon and light the sparklers, let´s make it a true Independence Day for everyone—by urging friends and neighbors to unchain their dogs.

Now this is matter of do or die for Pakistan. Either Pakistan will win this war on terrorim at all cost or it will lose the credibility.

Men´s catwalk exploded the runway with fireworks emanating from designer collections at Paris Fashion Week. The week just got over on 29th of June lightening the sartorial load on the ramp with ultra light fabrics.

The Fourth of July is a national holiday but sometimes we forget to some extent the true meaning of why we celebrate it. We get wrapped up in the fireworks and the entertainment but we must not forget the sacrifices that were made to have the freedoms we enjoy. Let us celebrate our freedoms everyday not just on the fourth. Let us also recognize everyday the sacrifices other have made in the past and those who continue to do in the present by serving our county in all capacities.

There is a mounting convergence of evidence reported by major international and Israeli human rights organizations that is being published now, documenting the Israeli use of battlefield weapons on trapped Gazan civilians during a major offensive this past winter. The reports all urge Israel to start to cooperation with the ongoing Fact-finding mission on the Gaza conflict mandated by the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, and led by South African Justice Richard Goldstone. If Israel does not do its own independent investigation, the groups say, there should be an international inquiry. Meanwhile, Israel continues to slam the motives of these reports, and still maintains that its own internal IDF investigation is quite sufficient. However, Amnesty International takes issue with Israeli reports that Hamas used civilians as human shields, saying it found no evidence of that. Amnesty International says that its findings show the opposite is true -- that the Israeli military turned Palestinian civilians in Gaza into human shields during the IDF's Operation Cast Lead. But, both Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes, Amnesty International said -- adding even more reason for a major independent international investigation.

Nobel winner and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman bluntly concluded many House members "were not interested in the truth." For their no votes against the Clean Energy bill, Krugman accused them of treason. His column also puts forth evidence for a second count.

Lonnie Randolph, state president of South Carolina's NAACP chapters, is just flat wrong when he touted that paying tribute to Confederate soldiers is the same as honoring Hitler. The comparison made great fodder for headlines, and the South's oldest daily, Charleston's Post and Courier, stripped it across the top of page one.

Every family should have an emergency plan in the event of a nationwide catastrohe brought on by our enemies. At least know where you all will try to meet when communications are gone.

Many print newspapers are struggling and some have gone bankrupt. Revenue from ads is way down in many the classifieds sections of many newspapers has shrunk tremendously. Think of what became available over time as means of communication.

Interview with Jason Kays, author of the new technology crime novel, Virtual Vice.

Interview with Valerie Kent, author of Gracious Living on Social Security.

Obama´s silence over the issue in last 48 hours has severely undermined his efforts to win hearts and minds across the globe.

Photo: W.Ammar, EPP Chairman Q: The Eritrean regime is said to be militarily and financially backing Al-Quada linked insurgents in Somalia. The Obama Administration has responded by sending weapons to the interim Somali administration.

In another case of history repeating itself, the rapidly rising cost of gasoline, misleadingly attributed by some to supply and demand issues, is actually more of the same from last summer when speculators -- led by Goldman Sachs who has an 80-year history of manipulation and speculation -- fraudulently ran up gas prices to more than $4 a gallon, and Goldman Sachs' long-term greed is once again rearing it's ugly head while America's economy lies in ruins due to their previous fraudulent actions.

Scientology church seeks to maximize the most important resource we have—our children. The Church of Scientology of Tokyo participated in the “Eco Life Fair 2009″ —an annual expo produced by the Environment Ministry with the theme “earth environment.” Scientology was among more than 50 participant organizations, which included NPOs (non-political organizations), NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and businesses, which share the ministry’s purpose to care for our natural resources and take responsibility for the future. With the belief that our most important resources are our youth, the Church of Scientology of Tokyo manned a booth at the fair to let young people know the truth about drugs. Using a series of award-winning 30 to 60 second videos that created immediate impact on those visiting their booth, awakening them to some of the most controversial aspects of drug abuse. One local assembly member who visited the booth told the Scientologists, “This is a great activity.

Some 1400 years ago, across the arid Arabian Peninsula roamed disparate primitive tribes in a constant state of war with one another. Acts of violence, pillage and slave trading were their way of life.

Mind Wars: Dangling a TIGER by a tale. If you pull hard on enough UFO tales, you may find one of them is attached to a TIGER. This particular tale quickly becomes particularly disturbing at the core.

Rise of the Bludgens; The Fourth Breed Just released by Marcus Redgrave-well on its way to being a best seller www.redgravebooks.com

Local Business Expands Services Offered. Indianapolis - As the national and state economy begins to rebound, one Indianapolis based small business finds itself growing, yet again.

Kyle, SD - As part of the Obama Administration´s continued investment in economic development in communities around the country through the Recovery Act, Treasury´s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Director Donna J. Gambrell today announced $8 million in financial assistance awards for 10 CDFIs committed to serving economically distressed Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities across the nation.

Kyle, SD - As part of the Obama Administration´s continued investment in economic development in communities around the country through the Recovery Act, Treasury´s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Director Donna J. Gambrell today announced $8 million in financial assistance awards for 10 CDFIs committed to serving economically distressed Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities across the nation.

Intellectual Bankruptcy Stalks the Oklahoma GOP. A resolution introduced in the Oklahoma legislature by GOP State Rep.

WASHINGTON – Beginning today, auto, RV and other dealerships can apply for SBA-guaranteed floor plan financing, which will make it easier for these small businesses to borrow against their inventory and increase their cash flow. The new pilot program is one of the many tools SBA is making available to help increase access to capital and technical assistance to small business, and complements other steps already taken under the Recovery Act to help small businesses at this critical time. "In recent months, we´ve seen a dramatic decrease in the availability of credit for financing dealership inventories," said SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills.