Wednesday, June 16, 2010

MFS - The Other News


OIC wants UN action on West's ‘islamophobia’.States want investigation into Western media on religion.

Jon Stewart on Obama's executive power record."I'm going to start provocatively . . . I'm disgusted with this president."

Obama is too friendly with tyrants.Just as we hope for a clear U.S. signal on democracy promotion, we must hope that the Obama administration will cease its coddling of dictators.

Obama oil spill address draws 32 million.Of Obama's major addresses, last night was the least-watched telecast yet.

Plastic bags to be put over Birmingham 'terror cameras'.Well if they start welcoming British troops in such a manner ,terror cameras are not a luxury?

A History of Incorrect Oil Spill Estimates.How did the estimate of oil flowing from BP's damaged well go from 1,000 barrels a day to 60,000?

Obama's speech: There's a pipe spewing a gazillion gobs of oil into the gulf, so let's build more windmills.Obama was like a Harvard-trained nurse talking vacation to a new patient bleeding all over the ER floor.

Laura unleashed.Obama fundraises off of the Gulf.Did President Bush ever raise money off of 9/11? Hurricane Katrina? The thought is mind boggling--who would think to politicize a national catastrophe or use it to push an unrelated legislative agenda?A new kind of scavenger?

Phony friends of Israel.Congressional Democrats say they want to defend Israel -- but without taking on Israel's enemies. Bizarre choice -- so bizarre as to make their professed support for Israel practically meaningless.

Israel cabinet votes to ease Gaza Strip blockade.Israel would: "liberalise the system by which civilian goods enter Gaza"; "expand the inflow of materials for civilian projects that are under international supervision"; and "continue existing security procedures to prevent the inflow of weapons and war material".

U.S. Imposes New Penalties on Iran.The list includes two top commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, which has control over Iran’s nuclear program and is expanding its grip on the nation’s economy.

Canada: Israel's new defender.Muted support for Palestine, funding cuts for Arab groups, now a ban on the phrase 'Israeli apartheid': what's going on in Canada?

Holier Than Thou: Ramzan Kadyrov And 'Traditional Chechen Islam.And since early June bands of masked men in military uniform have patrolled the streets of Grozny and fired paintballs at any woman not wearing a head scarf in line with an edict issued by Kadyrov in 2007.Trouble for PM Putin?

Iran's Reformist Clerics Come Under Increased Pressure."We demand from the authorities to get rid of these houses soon. These sources of corruption allow these dirty people to have a place and base here."

Families of 3 jailed Americans criticize Iran."We want them released or put on trial. Go ahead and put your money where your mouth is," Nora Shourd said. "Stop talking about it. Just do it."

Just How Crazy Have Europeans Become? Insights into the Flotilla Madness.The readers would not understand that someone might be favorable to Israel.

Organizers of Dutch minidress model scheme arrested.Two women have been arrested by Johannesburg police for their alleged role in sending a group of more than 30 women in orange minidresses to advertise on behalf of the brewer.

Rory Bremner 'afraid' to joke about Islam.The political impressionist, said he fears joking about Islam could lead to his death due to the "chilling" issue of fundamentalism.

Electric cars won't save the planet (they use too much power).The technology used for electric car batteries is so backward they will die after just two years, experts have warned.

Fungus gold rush in Tibetan plateau rebuilding lives after earthquake.The fungus briefly grabbed the world's attention in 1993, when the Chinese national athletics coach Ma Junren credited it with the stunning success of three female runners who came from nowhere to break five world records in one competition.

Put down that beer and wash the dishes! Wives spend 'six days a year' nagging their husbands.This equals two-and-a-half hours of earbashing each week - which totals 11 hours a month or five-and-a-half days a year.

Jihadi Tourism Hits Lebanon.Hezbollah Boasts New War Museum to Commemorate Struggle Against Israel.

Indian community torn apart by 'honour killings'."She was crying loudly. She was pleading, 'Kill me, but please don't hurt him.' She loved him and they wanted to get married,"

Video: Woman Builds Home From Airplane.Retired 747 jet reworked into green residence in Malibu.

MFS - The Other News


Video : Obama-Worst President in US History-Backs Hamas.

Huge Number of Disaster Drills Held Throughout America.Extraordinary number of drills cause for concern?No, it's recognition that the Feds are leaving ordinary citizens to fend for themselves. States aren't happy about this.

Anti-Obama ad: 'Gather your armies.Alabama Republican congressional candidate Rick Barber is encouraging his fellow tea party activists to “gather your armies” against President Barack Obama.

Scientists: Oil leaking up to 2.52M gallons daily,more here.A government panel of scientists said that the ruptured well is leaking between 1.47 million and 2.52 million gallons of oil daily.

Obama's Political Oil Fund.In its Gulf spill panic, the White House runs roughshod over the rule of law..

Obama's oil speech: were expectations too high."President Obama should not exploit this crisis to impose a job-killing national energy tax on struggling families and small businesses."

Into the jaws of hate: Soldiers' parade marred by Muslim extremists and far-Right.Alex Mitchelson, 18, whose brother has completed two tours of Afghanistan, said: 'He would been disgusted by what happened here today. I had Muslim protesters racially abusing me as I walked by.'

Netanyahu warns: Dark days ahead."Dark forces from the Middle Ages are raging against us. I have received calls from concerned officials in the Balkans and Eastern Europe who are very worried about these developments."Earlier Netanyahu told ministers to expect "surprises", even from Israel's allies.

Israel’s Merkava 4 Tank showcased in Paris.The Merkava 4 Tank, which is thought of as one of the most advanced tanks in the world and is being shown outside of Israel for the first time.

Israeli cabinet mulls over easing Gaza blockade.

Anger as white U.S. policeman filmed punching black girl, 17, in the face... for not crossing road properly.

I’ve Become an Enemy of the People for Speaking the Truth About Islam.

Reaction to President Obama's Speech.

aid ship transporting medical supplies to Gaza is to leave Lebanon in the coming days with dozens of women activists on board.

Obama Targets For-Profit College Recruiting in Proposed Rules.

HRW presses Iraqi Kurds to ban female circumcision.The practice was widespread in Iraqi Kurdistan, and was having a harmful effect on the physical and emotional health of many women.

Is Blackwater's Erik Prince Moving to the United Arab Emirates?

A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest.For 118 days, he was held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison.

Father and son plead guilty to murdering Aqsa ParvezMother thought husband was just going to break arms and legs, not kill.The young girl ran away twice from home, seeking to have more freedom than she could enjoy living under her father's rigid rules in a traditional Islamic family.

Porn star and escort Devon James is claiming Tiger Woods fathered her secret love child.James is one of approximately 15 women linked to Woods, 34, in secret sexual affairs.

'I'm here to behead Bin Laden': Pakistan police arrest U.S. builder with sword on solo mission to kill Al Qaeda leader.

6-story Jesus statue in Ohio struck by lightning.The sculpture, about 62 feet tall and 40 feet wide at the base, showed Jesus from the torso up and was nicknamed Touchdown Jesus because of the way the arms were raised, similar to a referee signaling a touchdown.

Nightmare vision for Europe as EU chief warns 'democracy could disappear' in Greece, Spain and Portugal.This is 1931, we're heading back to the 1930s, with the Great Depression and we ended up with militarist dictatorship.

The dogs that barked 800 times every hour and made neighbours' lives a 'living hell'.Perhaps they were keeping a watch out for angry neighbours.

The World’s Most Expensive (Temporary) Tattoo Costs $1Million.The tattoo is made up of 612 Shimansky Ideal Cut .5 carat diamonds, each of which is painstaking applied to the skin using a water-based adhesive.

Kim Kardashian in airport drama after spending the weekend with teen star Justin Bieber.Ok just when I thought my night couldn’t get any worse,” she added, “I get home just craving my own bed and ......"