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In the Rockets Red Glare - An Independent American

I have carried no hatred, bitterness or negative energy into this battle. I do not believe it would have changed the outcome. It would only have changed the outcome of “me.”

(LOS ANGELES) - This July, Americans celebrate Independence Day. It is the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

It's a day of picnics, patriotic parades, ball games, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to proudly fly the American flag. A day we celebrate the rights of all Americans, and the protection we share under our constitution.

Who, Us, What? Sri Lanka War Atrocities

Even pro-government Tamil politician Dharmalingam Siddarthan says human rights issues, if left unattended, would further widen the gap between the Sinhalese and the Tamils.

(CHENNAI, India) - “Are you still afraid to kill a terrorist?” asks a man, most likely a soldier, in Sinhala to the one standing next to him, with his gun pointed at three blindfolded people, their hands bound, naked and kneeling on the ground.

Gunshots are heard, the three prisoners flop to the ground, their heads drenched in blood.

July 4th statement of support from Israelis for the Gaza Flotilla

Reports in Israel create the impression that Greece in fact caved in to political pressures of an unacceptable kind, applied by the government in Israel.

(TEL AVIV) - We, Israeli organizations, Jews and Arabs, full-heartedly support Freedom Flotilla, aim of sailing to the Port of Gaza with the proclaimed goals of breaking through the sea and land siege and blockade of Gaza, which is a manifestation of a continuing occupation by Israel.

We condemn the campaign of slander which the government of Israel is waging against the flotilla and those who take part in it.

Crisis by consensus

This is the first in a series of four articles

(TEMPE, Az.) - Greece is in crisis because it has too much debt. The US is in crisis because it needs to issue more debt.

The debt-hobbled economies of Europe are known as the PIGS: Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain. Their fiscal health may determine the future of the euro.

Who`s afraid of the Holocaust survivor?

Thunderous laughter keeps coming from a gym where an American team is training. I am sitting in the neighboring room where ordinary guests resembling retired military are ironing their clothes.

(MOSCOW RT) - Passengers from the US boat of the second Freedom Flotilla take turns in giving me interviews. My interlocutors are changing. So do the tough men with steam irons in their hands.

Two hours passed. Then finally I saw a tiny fragile woman. Her eyes were shining with happiness. We hugged each other.

Israel, Google and the Internet Advertising War of Deception

Some bold new advertisements are shaking up the status quo...

(SALEM, Ore.) - OK, this advertising game with Israel is getting really weird! It begins with the fact that almost all Websites contain Google Ads.

We put a code in and Google's robots run through the story and assign particular advertisements to stories based on keywords. In this case we're talking about the banner advertisements which are horizontal, roughly 720 x 120 pixels wide.

End the Israeli Occupation of Greece

It seems that if Israel tells the Greek government to jump, they will ask, ?“How high?”

(ATHENS) - On June 2, 2010, the Greek government sent one of its C-130 transport aircraft to bring thirty-one of its citizens from Tel Aviv back to Greece.

It also carried three French and one American. I was the American.

Failures of Intelligence Is Why `America is Beautiful But She Has An Ugly Side`

“America has a leader, but he’s not in The House…America is beautiful but she has an ugly side. We’re lookin’ for a leader with the Great Spirit on his side.” -Neil Young

(CLERMONT, Fla.) - “The Crusade for a Christian Military: Jesus Killed Mohammed” by Jeff Sharlet in HARPER’S May 2009 edition was a chilling clarion call regarding the entrenchment of Christian fundamentalism in the US military that began during the Cold War.

This phenomena accelerated during the Vietnam era and has continued to wreak havoc on the very soul of our nation.

Celebrating America, on this July 4^th

If, as an American, you feel a bit puffed up on this July 4, you have some justification.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - A thousand years from now, the Greeks will still be remembered for their founding of philosophy; the Americans will be remembered for opening the door to the universe.

This is why Americans should support the space program expenditures. Americans weren’t the first into space—the Russians were—but the lead they had did not last long. Within five years—particularly after President Kennedy’s declaration of putting a man on the moon within the decade—America began to pull steadily ahead.

Reporters Can Disagree Over Libya, but Solidarity is Key

My questions to those criticizing Franklin Lamb and Cynthia McKinney's positions on Libya...

(SALEM, Ore.) - Recent articles suggest NATO's attacks on Libya are a poor and dangerous use of western military resources that once again, contrary to much popular belief, may only lead to disaster and collateral damage.

After Iraq and Afghanistan, here we are at the crossroads again; people qho are who are longtime friends and advocates are speaking out on both sides...