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NM alone in specifying PTSD as eligible for medical marijuana
Seeded on Sun May 9, 2010 11:47 AM EDT (The New Mexico Independent)
New Mexico is the only state in the nation that explicitly qualifies post traumatic stress disorder for medical marijuana, according to the Associated Press, although California pretty much allows marijuana for "any other illness for which marijuana provides relief." And beca …
Obama reverses position on Armenian genocide
Seeded on Sat Mar 6, 2010 10:53 PM EST (AntiWar.com)
With US-Turkish relations worsening, the Obama Administration declared "strong opposition" to the House panel's vote on the Armenian genocide, and vowed to do everything in its power to prevent it going any further in Congress.
Arts: Japanese Photographer Bends Electricity to His Will
Seeded on Tue Jan 5, 2010 6:07 PM EST (Wired News)
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What's Really Going on at Guantanamo? Come Find out the Inside Scoop…
Seeded on Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:40 PM EDT (craigslist)
Please join the ACLU of New Mexico for a conversation about the developing situation in Guantánamo with special guests Nancy Hollander, Michael Herzenberg, and Peter Simonson in Santa Fe July 27 at 5 p.m.
Soldier in famous photo never defeated 'demons'
Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:23 PM EDT
Officers had been to the white ranch house at 560 W. Longleaf many times before over the past year to respond to a "barricade situation." Each had ended uneventfully, with Joseph Dwyer coming out or telling police in a calm voice through the window that he was OK.
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Evidence Appears to Implicate Karl Rove Directly in '04 Ohio Election Fraud
Seeded on Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:10 AM EDT (bradblog.com)
Expert advisor Stephen Spoonamore, who among other things designs and runs computer programs to analyze and detect fraudulent financial activity for the world's leading credit card companies, said, "You cannot secure electronic voting.
Memo to Obama, McCain: No one wins in a war
Seeded on Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:58 PM EDT (The Boston Globe)
Barack Obama and John McCain continue to argue about war. McCain says to keep the troops in Iraq until we "win" and supports sending more troops to Afghanistan. Obama says to withdraw some (not all) troops from Iraq and send them to fight and "win" in Afghanistan.
(Pic) Shark Photographed Jumping Over Surfers
Seeded on Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:16 AM EDT (local6.com)
A Central Florida photographer captured a one-in-a-million photo of a shark jumping out of the water near the heads of surfers.
Don't tase me bro!
Seeded on Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:33 PM EDT (Aero-News Network)
Just Wait Until You Read The Distributor's Explanation... The idea is something out of Orwell's 1984: requiring all airline passengers to wear identifying bracelets, containing personal information and a GPS tracking chip to monitor their movements.
British UFO sightings at 'bizarre' levels
Seeded on Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:39 PM EDT (Telegraph)
Whatever the explanation, experts agree that the number of suspected flying saucers has hit unusual highs this summer.
Report: Danger from electrical work in Iraq severe
Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:12 PM EDT
Inferior electrical work by private contractors on U.S. military bases in Iraq is more widespread than the Pentagon has acknowledged, according to a published report.
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July 4, 2008
Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:12 AM EDT
Boys in Albuquerque, N.M. salute plastic soldiers they have taped to fireworks and blown up on the 4th of July.
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State agencies recommend extension of oil moratorium
Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:37 AM EDT
First published in The Independent, July 9, 2008
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Torrance jail worst in U.S. in sex assault
Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:08 AM EDT
First published in The Independent, July 9, 2008 The U.S. Justice Department reported last month that the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, N.M., has the highest rate of sexual assaults on inmates in the nation.
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Punk-loving dancing robot
Seeded on Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:42 AM EDT (BBC News)
Robots that recognise a certain kind of punk music are dancing at Institute of Contemporary Arts concerts. They have been programmed to move up and down to music with specific characteristics. Performances by Neurotic and Fumadores.
No drinks allowed
Tue Jul 8, 2008 10:37 PM EDT
There was a standing order for all US servicemembers stationed on Camp Victory, Baghdad-Iraq: "NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES"
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Atheist Soldier Sues Army for 'Unconstitutional' Discrimination - CNN.com
Seeded on Tue Jul 8, 2008 9:36 PM EDT (CNN)
His sudden lack of faith, he said, cost him his military career and put his life at risk. Hall said his life was threatened by other troops and the military assigned a full-time bodyguard to protect him out of fear for his safety.
How to prevent domestic terrorism
Mon Jul 7, 2008 2:30 PM EDT
Walking the streets of America is a unique experience because of the diverse atmospheres within each city. From Los Angeles to New York one can find a multi-ethnic multi-religious population who represent all walks of life.
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N.M. county governments work to oppose big oil
Seeded on Sun Jul 6, 2008 2:12 PM EDT (Albuquerque Journal)
"Rio Arriba County is getting some help in its battle against an oil and gas company's drilling plans from its neighbor to the south.
Preparing the Battlefield
Seeded on Sat Jul 5, 2008 4:35 AM EDT (New Yorker)
By Seymour M. Hersh July 7, 2008
July 4th in Baghdad
Fri Jul 4, 2008 9:30 AM EDT
Someone asked me recently if we did anything for US holidays? Sure, we attempt to celebrate major US holidays just like everyone else does. But due to on-going operations and mission requirements, we can't shut everything down and relax like we would want too.
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Faceless 'Aliens' Spotted Throughout London
Seeded on Wed Jul 2, 2008 5:46 PM EDT (the Mail online)
With the blankest of blank expressions on their faces, these mysterious figures have been popping up in the most unlikely of places.
Life after a deployment.
Wed Jun 4, 2008 12:28 PM EDT
Someone asked me if I had been to Iraq or Afghanistan. I said, "I went to Iraq twice.
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