Archive for ‘January 11th, 2006’

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Jan11

An Anti-Occupation Proposal (BookerRising)

by Duane on January 11th, 2006 at 2:20 pm
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With Prime Minister Ariel Sharon clinging to life in an Israeli hospital, everyone is talking about implications for the peace process between Jews and Arabs in the Middle East. Meanwhile, a far bigger occupation – that has historically been far more brutal – rages on. I’m talking about Arab occupation of black land in Africa [...]

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Jan11

Natural alternatives to help lower cholesterol

by Duane on January 11th, 2006 at 3:56 am
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From: medicalnewstoday.com
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“Researchers have known for some time that nuts and seeds are rich sources of phytosterols, a class of plant chemicals that have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels and improve heart health. In what is believed to be the most comprehensive analysis

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Jan11

Building Educated Leaders for Life (BELL)

by Duane on January 11th, 2006 at 3:49 am
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Taken from the BELL website:
Mission: BELL’s mission is to dramatically increase the academic achievements, self-esteem and life opportunities of children living in low-income, urban communities.

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Jan11

Liberty with a side of jail. Hold the mayo

by Duane on January 11th, 2006 at 3:37 am
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E-Mailed to blackinformant.com by Young Ethiopian Diasporans
UPDATE: January 9, 2006
The farce that is Ethiopian democracy keeps unfolding, and were it not for people dying for it, it would be hilarious.

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Jan11

A good example of underfunding vs. squandering

by Duane on January 11th, 2006 at 3:18 am
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AP Photo
First, the news…

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Underfunding is a myth, but the squandering is real
For a public hospital, King/Drew is flush. But it spends millions on employees’ odd injury claims, lavish doctor pay and workers who don’t show up.

By Charles Ornstein, Tracy Weber and Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writers
For years it has been a heartfelt cry: “This hospital [...]

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