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Evening Standard – by Peter Allen
The head of the International Monetary Fund arrived in the dock of a Paris courtroom today as she braced herself to be formally charged with embezzlement and fraud.
Christine Lagarde’s humiliation is not only a massive personal blow which could lead to her resignation, but one which will plunge the world’s banking system into further ignominy. Continue reading “Head of the IMF Christine Lagarde in court charged with embezzlement and fraud”
USA Today -by Carolina Jemsby and David Barta
STOCKHOLM — Suburbs of the Swedish capital were engulfed in a fourth night of rioting early today in the country’s worst civil unrest in years, leaving locals shaking their heads and wondering when calm would return to their usually tranquil city.
Since Sunday, hundreds of young residents of the suburbs of Husby, Jakobsberg, Hagsatra, Skarholmenset and others set dozens of cars on fire, damaged buildings — including schools and a police station — and battled with police. There were about 10 arrests, and one police officer was reported injured. Continue reading “Riots rock Sweden’s immigrant suburbs for fourth night”
Before It’s News – by Live Free or Die
A little over a year ago, I did what was once unthinkable, I gave up anything and everything containing high fructose corn syrup. I did it for a big reason: I had come to the conclusion that it was killing me. Those multiple energy drinks a day to go along with my Pepsi habit and 2 candy bar a day routine was rotting out my insides, and I knew it, so I gave them up cold turkey. I haven’t turned back and I have no regrets whatsoever. Continue reading “As Addictive As Cocaine: HFCS – America’s Most Deadly Addiction?”
MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – Sun, sand, music and heightened security pretty much sums up Memorial Day Weekend on South Beach.
The Miami Beach Police Department is currently preparing for the annual holiday weekend party, commonly referred to as Urban Beach Week, by beefing up security as much as possible. Continue reading “Miami: Memorial Day ‘Urban Beach Week’ and the Total Militarized Police State”
The unrest engulfing the Middle East could result in Israel becoming involved in a “surprise war” with Syria, according to the head of the Israeli air force.
“When you look [around] today I think that a surprise war can be born in very many configurations,” Major General Amir Eshel said at a conference near Tel Aviv. Continue reading “Israel gearing up for ‘surprise war’ with Syria if Assad falls – general”
Texas lawmakers announced Monday that CSCOPE, a controversial online curriculum system used in 78 percent of school districts in the state, will be removed from the state’s education system.
The curriculum program has been lambasted by parents, faculty, and conservative groups for “anti-American” content. Continue reading “Texas Ends Major School Curriculum System Amid Concerns It Was ‘Anti-American’”
Washington Examiner – by Paul Bedard
The Senate “Gang of Eight’s” immigration reform bill goes so easy on illegal immigrants involved in crime that nearly half of those kicked out of the country in the past six months for criminal acts would be allowed to stay and qualify for legal status, according to a new analysis.
According to the Center for Immigration Studies, the immigration reform package targets illegals with a long rap sheet, while those with fewer crimes on their record are considered safe enough to get legal status. Continue reading “45% of illegal immigrants kicked out for crime would get amnesty under bill”
The fine for riding an electric bike in New York City has increased from $500 to $1,000, preventing New Yorkers from adopting these bike/scooter hybrids. The increased fee was announced by city council member Jessica Lappin, who called these bikes a “scourge.” Tell us how you really feel, Jess. Continue reading “New York City: No Electric Bikes Allowed”
“Unknown”? Who are they kidding?!?
A mysterious respiratory illness has claimed the lives of two people in southeast Alabama, and caused five other hospitalizations. The illness has left health officials baffled, who have no idea what this disease is or where it originated. Continue reading “Deadly unknown respiratory disease kills two in Alabama”
OffSpectrum with James Farganne
I have a few questions about the alleged “terror” attack at Woolwich. I will ask them by way of a photo montage. All stills were taken from this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtkp_nUumqM
First, we have our “Islamic terrorist” assailant hanging around the scene of the crime and bragging about it into a passerby’s camera: Continue reading “Questions about the Woolwich Slasher Incident”
Remember that scene in Scarface?
Two members of the FBI’s elite counterterrorism unit died Friday while practicing how to quickly drop from a helicopter to a ship using a rope, the FBI announced Monday in a statement. Continue reading “2 FBI Agents Involved in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s Arrest “FALL” Out of Helicopter and Die”
Detroit, Michigan – -(Ammoland.com)- This past Saturday, May 18th, 2013, approximately 50 gun rights activists attended a “Guns for Groceries” event to stage a demonstration of their own against the Wayne County (MI) government.
The Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and the Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon teamed up with a local church (The New St. Paul Tabernacle Church of God in Christ), the Meijer’s grocery store chain, and the Goodman-Acker law firm to entice citizens to turn in their guns on a “no questions asked” basis. Continue reading “Detroit Gun Rights Advocates Stage Successful Protest At ‘Guns For Groceries’ Event”
IntelliHub – by Cassius Methyl
An independent investigator from New York was arrested for asking state officials questions and discussing the investigation on YouTube. His bail is set at $50,000.
As so called terrorist attacks and mass shootings seem to be happening more frequently, the criminal police state is cracking down on activists exercising their right to free speech , and making ludicrous examples out of clearly innocent people. Continue reading “22yr Old Activist Charged With Making Threats to State Officials for Investigating Sandy Hook”
Green Med Info – by Sayer Ji, Founder
Could the global tide in support of GMOs be turning? A new report reveals that the formerly pro-GMO Chinese government, one of the largest consumers of GMO food crops in the world, is beginning to crack down on GM corn shipments from the US that have not followed appropriate biosafety regulations.
According to a news brief released today by GMWatch.org, China destroyed three shipments of GM corn imported from the US. GMWatch.org reported: Continue reading “China Destroys 3 US Shipments of GM Corn”
Politico – by REID J. EPSTEIN, 5/6/13
Vice President Joe Biden on Monday acknowledged what everyone involved in gun control has been saying privately for weeks: Any votes for expanded background checks must wait at least through the summer while the Senate debates immigration reform.
Biden offered the White House timeline to a group of about 20 representatives from faith-based organizations, three people who attended the meeting told POLITICO. Continue reading “Biden: Gun control to wait for immigration”
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran plans to start mass-production of a new air-defense system on Monday.
The production line of the new system, Herz (Protector) 9, will be inaugurated in a special ceremony attended by the country’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi tomorrow. Continue reading “Iran to Start Mass-Production of New Air Defense System”
from the overreaction-is-our-only-reaction,-which-always-starts-off-a-chain-reaction dept
The weather’s (mostly) hot. School’s almost out. And what better way to celebrate summer being almost here than being arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for throwing water balloons.
Hail academia, forever teaching our youth that anything and everything will be punished to the fullest extent of the law, even childhood hijinks our parents would have approved of, if only they weren’t so busy being arrested themselves. Continue reading “So It’s Come To This: Seven High School Students Arrested For Throwing… Water Balloons”
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) – Police on Wednesday were searching for the suspect who firebombed an officer’s home.
As CBS 2’s Alice Gainer reported, a $20,000 reward was being offered for the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the firebombing, as authorities try to figure out who targeted the officer and why. Continue reading “$20,000 Reward Offered After New Jersey Cop’s House Is Firebombed”
Business Week -by Timothy R. Homan
The U.S. Senate voted 99-0 to adopt a resolution calling for continued and stronger sanctions against Iran.
The resolution, S. Res. 65, also includes a statement of support for Israel if that nation decides to act against Iran. Continue reading “U.S. Senate Votes to Endorse Continuing Sanctions Against Iran”
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American Freedom – by Barbara
Gas 2 – by Andrew Meggison 
12160 – by ralph hornsby 
AmmoLand – by Rick Ector 
Fars News Agency – 5/19/13
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