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What is `Diminished Reality` Technology?

Is reality catching up with Michael Crichton's fertile imagination?

(CHICAGO) - The late author, Michael Crichton, often wrote about how science and technology would affect culture and humans in his novels.

In his story "Rising Sun" the late novelist foresaw the technology of software manipulation of digital video records.

Fox News, Fear Peddlers and Falsehoods Reshape Congress

There may be no joy among Mudville progressives, because so many mighty Caseys have struck out. But rest assured, there is considerable joy in AIPAC-land because the new Congress is even more solidly pro-Israel,

(CHICAGO) - Politicians, pollsters, media and pundits would have us believe ”the economy and taxes” were the burning issues in our late, unlamented midterm elections.

Don’t believe it. A 30 second campaign ad (shown below) was used by a winning Republican candidate to peddle fear.

Israeli Jets Bomb Gaza Strip

Israeli war planes have attacked the Gaza Strip, bombing several parts in Khan Yunis and the tunnel network in Rafah in the south of the enclave.

(GAZA CITY Press TV) - Israeli jets flew over Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, a Press TV correspondent in Gaza reported.

The second blitz, which struck Rafah, targeted the Palestinians' underground tunnels leading to Egypt and left one person injured.

Black Tree Music Productions Aims to Entertain and Educate

Come out for a spectacular light show!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Black Tree Music Productions presents the 'Eclectic Rock & Blues Party 2', at the Riverfront Nightclub in Salem Oregon.

Every Black Tree Music Productions event will be filled with entertainment for the benefit of the community, and educational opportunities for anyone in subjects the 'controllers' would prefer stay in the dark.

Murdoch Drums up `War` where Propaganda Collides with Truth

Disagreeing with Israel is anti-Semitic? We laughed at the Germans for having no sense of humour. Must we now laugh at the Israelis?

(LONDON) - In his recent pep-talk to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), media magnate Rupert Murdoch complains about "an ongoing war against the Jews".

He seems desperate to divert attention from the mounting resentment around the world towards Israel. But his threadbare argument collapses straightaway because no distinction is made between criminal Israelis and Jews generally. The one remains carefully hidden behind the other.

Cambridge Laboratory Discovers Cure for the Common Cold

Clinical trials could begin in as little as two years.

(CHICAGO) - An age-old dream of the human race may have finally been realized. Painstaking research conducted by brilliant researchers at the Cambridge Laboratory of Molecular Biology proved that the body's own immune system has the ability to destroy the cold virus within human cells.

Thought by most medical researchers to be highly unlikely, the scientific investigation revealed that indeed, the body can kill the virus responsible for causing millions to suffer every year.

Opening Day - South Reef, Oregon Goes XXL & Beyond (VIDEO)

50 foot+ waves in Oregon...

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore.) - When the buoys were forecasted to be 30' @ 18 seconds with light south east winds and a direct west hit for Lincoln City, Oregon, we knew it was going to be the biggest rideable swell to hit the Northwest coast in the past ten years.

Connecticut Rewards Purdue Pharma for Keeping `Youth Safe`

Connecticut awards criminally convicted Purdue Pharma; True Definition of the Word "Irony" -- Purdue Pharma honored for drug prevention efforts -- in keeping "youth safe"

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - As hard a pill as it is to swallow, the criminals at Purdue Pharma were recently honored for their strong commitment to keeping Connecticut’s youth "safe, successful and drug-free."

Purdue received the award at the 20th Annual Governor’s Luncheon in Farmington, CT.

Hundreds Attend Fire Station Open House in West Linn

(WEST LINN, Oregon) - Today the firefighters at Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue's Bolton Fire Station in West Linn officially opened their doors to show the new facility to neighbors in West Linn. Families were able to learn about the daily lives of firefighters, see fire apparatus and learn about home fire escape planning.

Most importantly, fire personnel were able to express their gratitude to the citizens who helped build the fire station which will serve the community for decades to come.

Medical Teams International Mobilizes Medical Volunteers to Battle Spreading Cholera

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Hurricane Tomas dumped several inches of rain on Haiti. "Haiti is under water," reported Ted Steinhauer, Medical Teams International country director.

The resulting flooding is spreading cholera in areas in northwest Haiti once thought to be under control. Officials reported 550 new cases of cholera.