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Lives Lived and Lost in Time- Remembering Chatila

When will the time come when justice is addressed for this outrage against humanity?

(TRIPOLI) - As I walked the alleyways of Chatila yesterday, I could not help but reflect on the consequences of the mentality that justified it or the consequences caused by those devastated by it.

As I wait here 30 years later to board a boat to defy the Israeli’s continuing occupation and oppression of the Palestinian people in Gaza, I cannot avoid the reality on the ground that Israel has created.

Cannabis Reduces Infant Mortality

Surprising connections between "Failure-to-Thrive" and Cannabinoids.

(NORTHERN CALIFORNIA) - Years ago, a friend of mine, a good Christian lady, had a child with "failure to thrive". She had CPS all over her, looking for even the tiniest trace of child neglect.

They found none. The child was well cared for, but she just didn't seem that interested in eating. Her bottles often went half finished.

Shooting Down Israel`s Lies, Marine Corps Style

Kenneth O’Keefe says it all; a must see video.

(LONDON) - In the following videos you can watch a BBC presenter going out of her way to justify the Israeli hasbara murderous narrative.

She is no doubt the devil's advocate but she fails. Sentence by sentence, Ken O’Keefe manages to teach her and us what kindness and humanity are all about.

Women Preparing for Gaza Sail: We Won`t Fight Israel

One of hundreds of female volunteers planning to sail to Hamas-ruled territory with diapers, milk, medical supplies and clothes says, 'Our only weapons are faith in the Virgin Mary and in humanity'

(TEL AVIV YNET) - "We have diapers, a lot of diapers, we have milk, we have treatments for cancer in children and medical supplies and clothes. If they fight we will not defend ourselves.”

Those words from organizers of an aid flotilla from Lebanon to Gaza, were shared with The Times in an interview published Friday.

G8 Says Gaza Blockade Not Sustainable

Over 1.5 million Palestinians are living under a relentless Israeli siege that has now entered its fourth year.

(TEHRAN PRESS TV) - The Group of Eight nations say Israel must lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip and allow aid through to its impoverished Palestinian population.

"We urge all parties to work together to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1860 and to ensure the flow of humanitarian and commercial goods and persons, to and from Gaza," the final communique said late Saturday.

Medical Marijuana Vs. Dangerous Drugs

As a registered Pharmacologist/Toxicologist I have decided to jump in with my 2-bits worth.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Several enlightened patients and others read my articles occasionally and I try to keep at least one small step ahead of them.

I checked to see who says what comparatively about Devil Weed the star of the movie Reefer Madness. I’ve been reading this crap for so long almost nothing surprises me.

Getting Refamiliarized with the Murder of Michael Francke

Salem-News.com is connecting the dots between a historic murder and a current corruption case.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Many Oregonians recall the tragic and shocking murder of Oregon's prison director Michael Francke.

After almost 21 years, the stories have never gone away. Many know the truth, they have always known, because they were right in the middle of it.

World Beat 2010 in Salem

Celebrate and learn about the cultural richness of the world, in Oregon's capital city.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Held in Salem's Riverfront Park on the banks of the Willamette River, the World Beat Festival is a two-day, non-stop program of international music, dance, song, traditional theater, ethnic foods, hands-on crafts, traditional customs and rituals, and folklore.

Spin: The Media`s Crocodile Death Roll

As with a crocodile attack, the best hope for survival is to get out of the spin before you drown and get onto firm ground.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Crocodiles kill their prey by dragging them into the water and drowning them as they eat. When crocodiles twist their powerful bodies in order to rip off chunks of flesh and limbs, this is called the Death Roll.

Experts say that the best hope of surviving a crocodile attack is to remain on land, where the beast tires more easily, and cannot take advantage of its ability to hold its breath longer than its prey.

Afghanistan: - the Prospects for the War if McChrystal Resumed or Relieved as Commanding General

How will the Karzai family behave now that McChrystal is gone?

(SEATTLE) - Observers were split over the insubordination and mocking comments by General McChrystal and his staff towards the Vice President, senior Whitehouse officials, and Mr. Obama that was recently published in an article by a Rolling Stones Magazine writer.