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A Journalist Killed Every Five Days, Six New `Predators` Brings Total to 41

Six new predators have joined this evil “club” in 2012.

(NEW YORK RFP) - Today, World Press Freedom Day 2012, Reporters Without Borders condemns the furious pace of physical attacks on news providers and reports that a total of 21 journalists, and 6 netizens and citizen journalists have been killed since the start of 2012, many of them in war zones such as Somalia and Syria.

This is a rate of one news provider killed ever five days.

Cannabis Intelligence Contest: Dwight Holton vs Medical Marijuana Patients... the Patients Won

Almost every major newspaper in Oregon and 20 organizations of every stripe supported Holton, dozens of Sheriffs were in lock-step...

(MOLALLA, OR) - When I first heard about Holton’s total arrogant antagonism to Medical Marijuana patients, I wasn't surprised.

But when I read about all of his supporters and endorsements I nearly fell off my stool.

US EPA Failing to Warn Public of Dioxin Exposure Disease Risk

Those who consume animal fats receive dioxin exposure in excess of the oral reference dose. Exposure in excess of the oral reference dose means that significant disease risk is imposed.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a document titled, “Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS Comments”.

This document is being described as part of the agency’s dioxin reassessment.

How a Bunch of Scrappy Marines Could Help Vanquish Breast Cancer

Mother Jones examines the plight of male breast cancer survivors from Camp Lejeune.

(DA NANG, Viet Nam) - It all started with Mike Partain, a.k.a. Number One. A barrel-chested father of four with a goatee and a predilection for aviator sunglasses.

Partain was born at Camp Lejeune, the North Carolina base where his father, a first lieutenant in the US Marine Corps, was stationed in the late 1960s.

Portland Area Property Management Company Cited for Violations of Federal Lead Rules

Lead from paint, dust, and soil can be dangerous if not managed properly.

(PORTLAND, OR) - American Property Management of Portland, Oregon will pay a penalty for alleged violations of the federal Lead Disclosure Rule, according to a settlement with the federal government.

The U.S. EPA Agency and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the settlement today...

Vicky the Dealer and Me

Why did so many Britons hate Queen Victoria?

(NANAIMO, Vancouver Island) - I hate being Scottish. We're the lowest of the low, the scum of the earth, the most wretched, servile, miserable, pathetic trash that was ever shat into civilization.

Some people hate the English, but I don't. They're just wankers. We, on the other hand, are colonized by wankers.

Groups call on Obama to Veto the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act if Summary Judgment Survives House Vote

“...summary judgment means that no low paid federal worker will stand a chance.” - Steve Kohn, NWC

(WASHINGTON DC) - A national “Whistleblowers Conference is being held this week in the nation’s capital to protest the treatment of whistle-blowers and women in this administration.

S. 743 provides millions of federal workers with important safety protections, it strips other legal protections...

25, 34 or 45 - The Value of High Intensity Weight Training

This training is not recommended for everyone and definitely takes time of build up to.

(GUELPH, Ontario) - High intensity endurance weight training provides the best of cardio and weight training in half the time for baseline fit adults.

For years we have been told mixing cardio training with weight training is a must to ensure we are effectively working our cardiovascular system.

Health Care Now for Military Families Poisoned at Camp Lejeune

Our nation's leaders must act now to provide health care for the veterans and their families who were stationed at Camp Lejeune.

(CAMP LEJEUNE, Change.org) - My name is Jerry Ensminger, and I served my country faithfully for 24 years in the United States Marine Corps.

During that time, I trained thousands of recruits to become honored Marines.

Ethiopia: Obama Focus on Current Plight of Ethiopian Civil Society, Media, and Political Opposition

Human Rights Ambassador William Nicholas Gomes asks Pres. Obama to ensure that any dealings with Ethiopia lead to improved human rights.

(SALEM) - Ethiopia has grown more authoritarian in nature since the controversial 2005 elections ended in bloodshed.

Meles Zenawi is known for suppressing free speech, wrongful and arbitrary detention and arrest, and zero transparency.