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Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:35:39 +0100
Missing Saddam: Women of Iraq Reminisce
IRAQ: Women Miss Saddam
by Abdu Rahman* and Dahr Jamail l Inter Press Service
 BAGHDAD (IPS) - Under Saddam Hussein, women in government got a year's maternity leave; that is now cut to six months. Under the Personal Status Law in force since Jul. 14, 1958, when Iraqis overthrew the British-installed monarchy, Iraqi women had most of the rights that Western women do.
Now they have Article 2 of the Constitution: "Islam is the official religion of the state and is a basic source of legislation." Sub-head A says "No law can be passed that contradicts the undisputed rules of Islam." Under this Article the interpretation of women's rights is left to religious leaders - and many of them are under Iranian influence.
"The U.S. occupation has decided to let go of women's rights," Yanar Mohammed who campaigns for women's rights in Iraq says.
"Political Islamic groups have taken southern Iraq, are fully in power there, and are using the financial support of Iran to recruit troops and allies. The financial and political support from Iran is why the Iraqis in the south accept this, not because the Iraqi people want Islamic law."
With the new law has come the new lawlessness. Nora Hamaid, 30, a graduate from Baghdad University, has now given up the
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:20:00 +0000
Spittin' in Joe's Face
A Matter of Timing
by Uri Avnery l Gush Shalom
 Some weeks the news is dominated by a single word. This week’s word was “timing”.
It’s all a matter of timing.
The Government of Israel has insulted the Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, one of the greatest “friends” of Israel (meaning: somebody totally subservient to AIPAC) and spat in the face of President Barack Obama.
So what? It’s all a matter of timing.
If the government had announced the building of 1600 new housing units in East Jerusalem a day earlier, it would have been OK. If it had announced it three days later, it would have been wonderful. But doing it exactly when Joe Biden was about to have dinner with Bibi and Sarah’le – that was really bad timing.
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:51:00 +0000
Law as Warfare: Israel, Cheney and 'Lawfare' Attack Human Rights NGO's
Lawfare Redux
by Scott Horton
As the recent attacks by Liz Cheney and her organization demonstrate, “lawfare” as a subject is not going to disappear anytime soon. Lawyers simply make too inviting targets–even when they’re working pro bono on projects that they believe are advancing the Rule of Law. A conference yesterday in New York showed just how the “lawfare” concept can be reshaped to address new situations and different facts.
The resplendent meeting room of the New York County Lawyers Association, filled with Beaux Arts details and crystal chandeliers, was a curious site for the gathering organized by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Generations of bar leaders stared down from the walls—many of them key players in the 1949 Geneva Conventions, the Convention Against Torture, the Genocide Convention, and other mainstays of the world’s human-rights legal infrastructure–as speakers took to the podium to tell the audience that international law wasn’t all it was cranked up to be.
There was a danger of “taking international law too seriously,” as George Mason University’s Jeremy Rabkin put it. “It’s not like the tax code,” he argued; the rules are unclear and, more to the point, there is no court to enforce them. Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton also spoke at the event, and is indeed well known for his denigrating views about international
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:48:00 +0000
Five Ways to Value a River
5 Ways to Value a River:
Frankly, my dear, we must take down a dam
by Mickey Z.
The United States is home to more than 250,000 rivers. Of those 3.5 million miles of river:
* 235,000 miles have been channelized
* More than 600,000 miles are impounded behind dams
* More than 25,000 miles have been dredged for navigation
Add to that the fact that roughly 40% of US rivers and streams are too polluted for fishing and swimming and well, you'll have an idea of how some choose to look at a river.
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:20:00 +0000
Counting Coup: Hillary Shills Honduras
Clinton's Latin American tour
by TRNN
Mark Weisbrot reports back on Hillary Clinton's 6-country tour of Latin America. While seeking to repair the US image, her campaigns for the recognition of the controversial Honduran government, and the sanctioning of Iran, didn't win over her hosts.
Mark Weisbrot: Clinton tries to repair US image while
urging recognition of controversial Honduran gov't
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:15:00 +0000
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:15:50 +1100
Private eyes sniff out missing pets
DESPERATE pet owners are turning to detectives to help them find their lost doggies, kitties and more exotic pets.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:04:07 GMT
Prince Philip's strip club 'bungle'
PRINCE Philip has done it again, this time asking a navy cadet if she worked in a strip club.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:58:26 GMT
Surgeon crowned new 'King of Kong'
A PLASTIC surgeon hit the highest score ever on Donkey Kong, setting a new world record.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:16:23 GMT
Dog-eating python strikes again
A THREE-METRE python that swallowed a family's pet dog in Cairns has struck again, attempting to devour a chihuahua.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:06:44 GMT
Confusion as birds 'fall out of the sky'
ANIMAL welfare experts are baffled by the deaths of 75 starlings which apparently just fell out of the sky.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:22 GMT
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:50:08 +0100
Patti Austin At Irving Arts Center on March 13th
Known by her star-studded achievements, Patti Austin, a consummate performer, songwriter and vocalist brings her distinct musical interpretations to a great collection of pop, R&B, American Songbook and jazz standards.
The Irving Symphony Orchestra is indeed delighted to engage jazz giant Patti Austin for an exceptional DFW event, 8 p.m. Saturday, March 13th, at the Irving [...]
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:50:08 +0000
Reasons to Buy a Kindle Ebook Reader
To be sure, the Kindle Electronic Book reader leaves little doubt by now that a reading revolution is in the making. It has evidently become a current vogue in the white-collared circles. Everyone who has any reason at all to carry one will. For certain groups even, it’s an attire to impress or status to [...]
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:41:20 +0000
Avail Of Fast Car Loans Today!
Do you want to avail of Fast Car Loans? There is something you should do: Improve Credit Score.
Your credit history is very important. What is a credit history? It is a record of your on-time payments of bills as well as other loans that you have applied for in the past. Pay your bills [...]
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:17:57 +0000
Getting The Best Car Loan Online
The most convenient approach to get a good buy on cars is online. You just need a computer, an internet connection and voila, you can find a variety of cars and choices of car loan schemes.
Browsing through the internet can allow you to compare Car Loan rates offered by different companies. It is like [...]
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:55:49 +0000
Checks For Economic Deflation Online
In a deflationary environment, the value of almost everything decreases. Your home decreases in price; the value of gasoline, goods and services come under pressure. The value of stocks and hard good assess decreases and you simply get more purchasing power with your dollars. But no matter what the economic environment, order check online free [...]
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:01:33 +0000
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So Much to Be Thankful For From Louis CK
Louis CK gives us a humorous look the many things in life that we have to be thankful for.
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:16:10 +0000
Words of Wisdom From Will Smith
Words of Wisdom from one of Hollywood's hottest celebrities, Will Smith.
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:36:02 +0000
Review: Bob Proctor’s The Science of Getting Rich
As of midnight, December 1st, you can now get your very own copy of their entire Science of Getting Rich Program at a 90% discount off of what it originally sold for when first released. The amount of content provided by Masters Proctor, Canfield and Beckwith is second to none. Throw in additional bonuses from John Assaraf and others and you’ve got one of the most complete self-improvement packages available anywhere.
Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:27:38 +0000
The #1 Key to Living a Successful and Rewarding Life
Learn the #1 key to living a successful and rewarding life. By taking heed and putting into practice this one simple piece of advice, you will be well on your way to living a life that, until now, you may have only dreamed about. This could very well be the most important article you will ever read!
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:17:05 +0000
Do We Even Know What We’re Capable Of?
We truly are capable of much more than we can even fathom, but sometimes we get overwhelmed by the task at hand. We just need to remember to take things one inch at a time.
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:28:25 +0000
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