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Children Make a Human Chain Spelling `NO FLY ZONE OVER PALESTINE`

"Every single time another Israeli bomb drops on the innocents of Palestine, this picture shall be put forward as the demand of a truly sane and humane international community."
(PHOTO of the actual human chain BELOW)

(GAZA) - We intend to remind the world how the children of Palestine are terrorized and murdered by Israeli air power on a regular basis.

We intend to tell the story of how the people of Gaza suffer the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder from the horrific bombardment of Gaza during Operation Cast Lead.

End of the Road by Agron Belica; Dedicated to Gaza Activist Vittorio Arrigoni

New song and music video celebrate life of Vik Arrigoni of ISM, the International Solidarity Movement.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As my son Sean and I produced this music video for the new Vittorio Arrignoi tribute song by Agron Belica, it occurred to me how lucky I am to have my children, and how Vik won't ever become my age, or experience things that I and so many fortunate people do each day.

Had Vik reached his real potential, he would have moved mountains.

Harassment by The YouTube Team -- An open message to Sergey Brin

YouTube may have yanked the wrong guy's... video.

(BANGKOK / SALEM) - YouTube may be acting illegally by taking down videos for alleged copyright infringement, ignoring important factors regarding Fair Use as provided for in copyright law.

In August 2008, U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel of San Jose, California ruled that copyright holders cannot order a deletion of an online file without determining whether that posting reflected "fair use" of the copyrighted material.

I Do Not Believe That A Palestinian Killed Vittorio Arrigoni

There comes a time when people must step forward and stop the madness.

(LONDON) - We should bear in mind that Israel is horrified by the tidal wave of Palestinian solidarity.

It is aware of the 40 countries strong 'breaking the siege Flotilla' that is planned to embark soon. Israel is desperate to intimidate us all.

Air-Conditioned Vestiges of an Empire

A secret tunnel and dirty secrets about the real number of civilians killed during the U.S. invasion of Panama.

(PANAMA CITY) - When I told my father about my morning jogs up Panama City’s Ancón Hill, former headquarters of the U.S. Southern Command—he said his own father SOUTHCOM's director of intelligence from '71-'76, used to see Manuel Noriega in the Ancón Hill “Tunnel”.

I asked what tunnel. He responded: The thing dug into the side of the hill.

U.S. #1 Axiom `There Is No Argument For Success` Veil Pierced

An analogy to the collapse of the Roman Empire by obscuring and disguising internal rot corruption and gross underachievement.

(PHILADELPHIA) - America’s #1 axiom “‘There Is No Argument For Success” is pierced and it’s facade becomes invalid. Subsequently, by disguising and obscuring, racist hatreds, eternal war, infinite budget debts, and Israel.

The U.S. sirens a crumbling facade of empire. A 21st Century America ”whom neither the blatant corruption of their rulers nor the attacks of enemies could shake their apathy.”

Now Israel Is Free to Declare Its Innocence before the International Court of Justice

The impacts of Israel’s illegal assaults on Gaza cause both human and environmental damage.

(LAVERNE, Calif.) - Thank God Judge Goldstone recanted his judgment on Israel and its IDF forces in the slaughter inflicted on Gaza during its Christmas invasion in 2008-2009.

Both are now innocent of wrongful intent to kill Palestinian civilians since the Israeli military courts investigated Goldstone’s allegations and determined he was wrong.

Hero of Gaza: Vittorio Arrigoni, Kidnapped and Murdered

"I have seen my brother Vik's body and his death certificate, but Vik is not dead." -Ken O'Keefe

(SALEM / GAZA) - Italian Journalist Vittorio Arrigoni's body has reportedly been found in Gaza.

Those on the ground in this embattled region of Palestine say they had held out hope that he would be returned alive...

Famed Activist Vittorio Arrigoni Kidnapped in Gaza - Feared Dead

"Who benefits? This is the question we must ask first when something like Vik Arrigoni being kidnapped happens. The answer is, Israel; nobody benefits more than Israel" - Ken O'Keefe

(SALEM / GAZA) - Possibly the strongest voice in the struggle to free Palestine, Vittorio Arrigoni, a journalist and activist with the International Solidarity Movement, was kidnapped in Gaza.

A Salafi Group in Gaza claims responsibility for the kidnapping. Later in the day, a youtube video surfaced showing Vittotio blind folded and beaten up.

Sternwheeler Willamette Queen Runs Aground Tuesday Night

Efforts to re-float the sternwheeler will resume in the morning

(SALEM, Ore.) - Nobody was hurt Tuesday night when the Willamette Queen ran aground in the Willamette River around 8:00 p.m.

The vessel, a landmark in Oregon's capitol city, struck a gravel bar which held the vessel fast where it currently remains with two crewmen aboard.