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	        <title> Misguided Buddhist Zealots</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Since the end of the conflict in 2009, a new phenomena has emerged. That of Buddha statues being erected along the A9 route that leads to Jaffna.

Over 28 Buddha statues have been  counted along this route since the war concluded in May 2009. The comedy of this charade (what else can one call it?) is that these statues are placed in areas where little or no Buddhists reside.
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			        <pubDate> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:24:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Environmental Protection Agencies: Federal and State Versions Under Siege</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[They pitch the battle as <i>environment vs. jobs</i>, it is a phony argument using economic recovery through ecological laxity as the key to our nation’s fiscal woes. 

This type of “<b>Zero Sum Game</b>,” is a winner-take-all scenario that will create more jobs---More jobs in the remediation and restoration career sectors after we’ve destroyed our country’s ecologies. 
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			        <pubDate> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:10:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> PTSD, Marijuana and the Atlantic Magazine</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while a major world class magazine will produce a story on this subject. 

The Atlantic hits the nail right on the head with, The Case for Treating PTSD in Veterans with Medical Marijuana by Martin Mulcahey, Jan. 17, 2012. 
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			        <pubDate> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:55:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Paul Kagame: A General Without Generals </title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[On January 17th, 2012 four generals were arrested in Rwanda and placed under house arrest. Much speculation has been raised as to the reason for their arrest and detainment. 

The Government of Rwanda stated that, “According to the official statement of the military authorities, the four senior officers stand accused of having had illegal business dealings in the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:51:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> No Parades for Iraq Vets=No Decisive Victory</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[The truth is not only wasn’t there a decisive victory in Iraq. There was a sense of loss. 

A loss of 5,000 soldiers, a million Iraqis, trillions of dollars, and the demolishing of a country’s infrastructure based on a pack of lies by George Bush that Saddam had Weapons of Mass Destruction.
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:15:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Mexican Workers Pulverized in the 21st Century</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[A new study reconfirms what many people know from first-hand experience: Mexican workers' purchasing power has plummeted since the turn of the century.

According to the analysis, Mexican workers earning the daily minimum wage had to toil 11.38 hours in December 2011 to buy a basic basket of commodities...
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:30:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> The Arab Revolt and the Imperialist Counterattack </title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[These essays chronicle the growing militarization of US policy in North Africa and the Gulf and the historic confrontation between the Arab democratic revolts and the imperial backed satraps. 

Bearing witness to the ragtag rebel victory enabled by NATO in Libya and ongoing chaos throughout the region, Petras disassembles America’s collapsing Middle East policy.
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:07:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> IMF Won't Substantiate 'Arab Spring' Spending, Downplays Military Spending</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[At a recent IMF press briefing, Spokesman Gerry Rice purported to take online questions, one from a reporter usually there in person, and one each about Argentina and the Dominican Republic.

But the IMF ignored, and did not answer by deadline, questions about its Arab Spring pledge, about Yemen and Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Romania.
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:40:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Western Shenanigans Against Syria, Iran </title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[The volatile situation in Syria generated by the Saudi-Qatar-funded Wahhabi armed group known as the Free Syrian Army and backed by the West is now an accident waiting to happen.

There is certainly one ulterior motive behind the US-friendly Syrian crisis extravagantly fuelled by the presstitute media which keep distorting the facts on the grounds. 
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:06:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Coup d'état in Maldives- Protesters Attacked  </title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Riot police in the Maldives have used tear gas and batons against protesters rallying in support of former president Mohamed Nasheed.

Nasheed told Al Jazeera on Wednesday that he had been forced to resign in what he described as a "coup" to avoid "bloodshed" in the country.
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Debit Card Dangers</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Credit or debit? Choosing the right option at the right time can help protect from unwanted charges and skimming scams.

When charged, debit cards automatically withdraw money directly from checking accounts; whereas credit cards extract funds from credit accounts. Most credit issuers carry zero liability policies so card users can dispute unauthorized charges from fraud and undelivered products or services. 
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:49:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> STOCK Act Passes House: House Leadership Contributions from Securities&amp;Investment Firms</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the STOCK Act today, which omits disclosure requirements for "political intelligence" workers that were included in the version of the bill passed by the Senate last week ( S 2038).

The STOCK Act explicitly bars members of Congress from profiting from investment decisions based on non-public or privileged information.
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:43:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Genocide: The Slaughter of the Tamils in Sri Lanka - Genocide Process</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[When examining the recent Genocide in Sri Lanka committed against the minority Tamil population by the country's Sinhalese Buddhist government, many disturbing facts surface.

The thousand excuses offered by Sri Lanka' politicians mean little, when the facts reveal that the government 'practiced' Genocide in the years preceding it. 
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:11:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> The French have Called it a 'Water Occupation' Against the Palestinians</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[There are few crimes more despicable then stealing your neighbour’s water.and polluting what’s left, then watching him and his children suffer thirst, disease and ruin. 

Most of us would want nothing to do with the perpetrators of such evil. 
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:45:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> 'Robust Diplomacy' in Iraq - 50% Increase in Contractors?</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[I know many Americans are wondering what is really going on right now in Iraq with the formerly massive, U.S. military presence now evacuated.  

We know that a large American political force remains behind and that contractors... mercenaries, are providing security.  
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			        <pubDate> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:43:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> UNRWA's Emergency Appeal</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[The West Bank and Gaza are in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. 

Restrictions on movement, home destruction and widespread violence against Palestinians, have created an ongoing emergency.
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			        <pubDate> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:57:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Oregon Forecast Sets Stage for Budget Rebalance</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney says revenue is down a little, but it will fit within the co-chairs’ budget proposal. 

That means we can move forward with a budget rebalance that will keep our schools open and criminals behind bars. It means we will take care of our seniors and provide services for people with disabilities and our children.
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			        <pubDate> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:16:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Tell the Nobel Committee: Award Bradley Manning the 2012 Peace Prize</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Pfc. Bradley Manning was just nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize!<sup>1</sup>

Last week, Major General Linnington gave the final recommendation for Manning to face court martial on all 22 charges, including the vindictive aiding the enemy charge.
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			        <pubDate> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:16:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Death and Diplomacy: Homs on the Brink</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Homs is now the physical and political frontline of the unrest engulfing Syria. Heavy fighting continues for the fifth straight day in the rebel stronghold city.

The rebel opposition is imploring the international community to intervene and displace President Assad, despite his commitment to engage the opposition in talks to resolve the conflict.
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			        <pubDate> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:05:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Was Bruce Lee Murdered?</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[I believe there should be a new police investigation into the kung fu martial artist  Bruce Lee’s mysterious and inexplicable sudden death at the young age of only thirty two. Echoing an immortal line from Bruce Lee’s film <i>Fist of Fury</i>, "How could a Fit Man Die?" 

Why would the Fittest Man in the World, take to carrying a gun about with him in his last few months on Earth?
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			        <pubDate> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:56:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast Summary</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[This is the Executive Summary for the March 2012 Oregon Economic Forecast.  <b>Salem-News.com</b> brings you the complete document, and also reactions to the news of Oregon falling more than $35 million this year.

This information contains recent trends, demographics, risks and forecasts, General Fund revenues and information on Extended General Fund revenue outlook.
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			        <pubDate> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:35:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> SRI LANKA: Mine Clearance Could Take 10 Years or More</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Landmine clearance in Sri Lanka's conflict-affected north could take more than a decade, experts say. 

"It is expected to take [in] excess of 10 years to fully mitigate all remaining contamination in Sri Lanka," the Mine Action Project of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka told IRIN, citing a lack of resources coupled with the difficult nature of the work.
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			        <pubDate> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:51:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Republican Decision Leaves Homeowners Out in the Cold</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Democrats in the House of Representatives condemned Republican inaction on a series of bills designed to address the housing crisis in Oregon. 

After the deadline passed to schedule a hearing on Monday, and Democrats were unable to convince a Republican committee chair to discuss the measures, it appeared certain that the legislation would not move forward...
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			        <pubDate> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:46:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Red Hot Chili Peppers to Rock the Hangout Music Fest</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[The <b>Hangout Music Fest</b> announced today the third main stage headliner to the highly anticipated 2012 lineup: the <b>Red Hot Chili Peppers</b>, who will be touring in support of their latest Grammy-nominated album, <i>I'm With You</i>.

The Fest will also feature main stage headliners Dave Matthews Band and Jack White, along with dance tent headliner Skrillex.
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			        <pubDate> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:16:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> MSNBC Presents 'Semper Fi: Always Faithful' Friday, 24 February 24 at 10:00 P.M. ET</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jerry Ensminger was a devoted marine for nearly 25 years. As a drill instructor in the Marine Corps, he was responsible for training thousands of new recruits. 

But when Jerry’s nine-year-old daughter Janey passed away from a rare type of leukemia, his structured world began to collapse around him.
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			        <pubDate> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:37:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> The Questionable Effectiveness of Lighting Yourself on Fire</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Knowing that in Sri Lanka, a genocide of epic proportions hung in the delicate balance, it leaves the burning question...

Why didn't a world-scale revolution kick into gear when a 26-year old journalist self immolated in Chennai, India on behalf of the Sri Lankan Tamils?
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			        <pubDate> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Wildcat Truckers Strike Hits Port of Seattle - Hundreds Walk Off</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Truck drivers at the Port of Seattle have walked off the job by the hundred, leaving lawmakers in a quandary.

Drivers at several trucking companies that haul containers between the port and intermodal rail yards say the companies they contract with are paying them at less than the market rate.

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			        <pubDate> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:34:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> There's nothing wrong with America that a new Constitution won't fix</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[To the end of his life, Albert Einstein's best friend at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton was the mathematician and logician Kurt Godel. 

In 1947, when Godel was about to go through his citizenship hearing, he revealed to Einstein and economist Oskar Morgenstern, that he had discovered </i>flaws in the Constitution that would make it possible for the U.S. to become a dictatorship</i>.
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			        <pubDate> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:06:00 PST</pubDate>  
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	        <title> Jewish Roots of Islam's Extremism</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA["<em><strong>Ultra-Orthodox, Israel Police clash in Beit Shemesh; officer wounded </strong></em>…"  At first many imagine Muslim extremists in Afghanistan or Somalia.

Maybe not a far-fetched guess, but to everybody’s astonishment the <i>Ha'aretz</i> report is about Jewish extremists in Tel Aviv, the heart of Israel.
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	        <title> Merkley Praises New 2013 Timeline to End Combat in Afghanistan</title> 
	        <description><![CDATA[Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley wrote to President Barack Obama to express his strong support of the announcement of an accelerated transition in Afghanistan.  

The letter came on the heels of comments by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta that the United States will complete its transition from major combat operations in Afghanistan to a “training, advice and assist role” by mid-to-late 2013.
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			        <pubDate> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:42:00 PST</pubDate>  
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