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Indian Political Parties Urged to Include Sri Lankan Tamil Issues in Their Manifestos: TGTE

Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam's Parliament Adopts a Resolution.

(NEW YORK) - “Noting that India’s position in the United Nations with respect to its role in the establishment of Bangladesh was an act to mete out remedial justice”

Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam’s Parliament, unanimously passed a Resolution urging all the Indian political parties to include a number of points in their Manifesto.

Every State May Feel the Effects of Historic California Drought

California Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued a drought State of Emergency in January.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA AccuWeather.com) - AccuWeather.com report the historic California drought is far-reaching not only impacting the Golden State but also the rest of the United States.

In the last 500 years, there have been only three years as dry as the current one, B. Lynn Ingram, a paleoclimatologist at the University of California at Berkeley, said.

Bitcoins - What They Are

For most people, the concept of using Bitcoins is still foreign.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - There have been a lot of stories in the news lately regarding Bitcoins – their value diminishing, accusations of money laundering, and owners of bitcoins being unable to access their funds. But many consumers don’t know what they are or how they work.

“Basically, a bitcoin is a virtual form of currency,” states Jana Castanon, Spokesperson for Apprisen.

New Study: Toxic Water on Marine Bases Responsible for Thousands of Deaths

Evaluation of mortality among marines and navy personnel exposed to contaminated drinking water at USMC base camp Lejeune: a retrospective cohort study

(CAMP LEJEUNE, NC) - Two drinking water systems at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina were contaminated with solvents during 1950s-1985.

We conducted a retrospective cohort mortality study of Marine and Naval personnel who began service during 1975-1985 and were stationed at Camp Lejeune or Camp Pendleton, California during this period.

Gilad Atzmon with Jeff Blankfort -Tonight in SF

Gilad's USA tour is on the west coast!

(OAKLAND) - Tonight in Oakland, CA, catch writer/philosopher Gilad Atzmon in conversation with writer/journalist Jeffrey Blankfort.

This is a benefit for the Palestine Children’s Welfare Fund ”Racist and anti-Semitic” say his accusers, but Gilad Atzmon claims the opposite of racism, and accuses his accusers of racial bias. Bring an open mind, and prepare to challenge and be challenged.

Europe`s Seas: A Valuable Asset that Must be Used Sustainably

In the last 25 years, sea surface temperatures have increased approximately 10 times faster than in other similar periods during the previous century or beyond.

(COPENHAGEN) - Many of Europe’s marine species, habitats and ecosystems have been under threat for decades.

As maritime economic activities are predicted to increase in coming years, a new briefing from the European Environment Agency (EEA) argues that the cumulative impact of human activity should be better managed to avoid irreversible damage to ecosystems.

Get Ready for Red Dragonfly II: Veteran Health Motorcycle Tour (VIDEO)

Red Dragonfly has been called the most unique veteran outreach program in the nation.

(SALEM) - For the second year in a row, I will cross this nation on a solo motorcycle tour, giving talks about a number of critical, life and death issues facing current and past members of the armed services. Operation Red Dragonfly II is designed to save the lives of Veterans.

Military bases across the US and around the world are contaminated with deadly toxins, stuff that will really make your lip curl.

US: Yemen Drone Strike May Violate Obama Policy

Human Rights Watch releases 28 page report on attack.

(NEW YORK) - A deadly US drone strike on a December 2013 wedding procession in Yemen raises serious concerns about US forces’ compliance with President Barack Obama’s targeted killing policy, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

The report is titled, “A Wedding That Became a Funeral: US Drone Attack on Marriage Procession in Yemen.”

Duty to Warn - It`s the Drugs, Stupid!

People, especially the parents of teens who are taking these drugs, call them the “I don’t give a damn” drugs for a good reason.

(DULUTH, MN) - A year ago an email correspondent of mine from out east, Charles Gant (M.D., Ph.D. and a member of the American Academy of Psychiatrists in Addiction and Alcoholism) forwarded an article to me that he co-wrote with Greg Lewis, PhD.

It had been published on the American Thinker website (see link below) and was titled It’s the Drug, Stupid!

New Report Calls for More Disclosure from Private Prison Profiteers

The report also highlighted the extent to which companies running private prisons sought to influence legislation and regulation during the 2012 election cycle

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) today released, "Private Prisons: A Bastion of Secrecy," a report calling for increased transparency by authorizing public access to documents that would shed light on private prison operations and their costs.

Experts say the report could reveal the extent to which they deprive prisoners of basic civil liberties.