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The Enduring Jaguar

"The jaguar performs a fundamental role in the our ecosystems" - Jalisco Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - An enduring symbol of indigenous cultures in the Americas, the jaguar continues to hang on despite illegal hunting, habitat pressures and delays in implementing conservation plans.

Reefer Madness, Tucson, Marijuana and Psychosis: there is No Real Connection

Years ago state mental hospitals were closed. Today these are the homeless, suicides and death by exposure.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Every time some serious crime occurs, the marijuanaphobes sniff around to find if devil weed was involved.

Gabrielle Giffords, Tom Hurndall and Palestinian Children
Shot in the Head

Let us pray that Gabrielle Giffords recovers fully, returns to Congress, and that she then works to prevent others – including Palestinians – from being shot in the head.

(SACRAMENTO) - There is something particularly horrifying when someone is shot in the head. Perhaps it’s the gruesome image, the destruction of the brain; a clear intent to kill.

The recent shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is made even more nightmarish by the location of her devastating injury.

U.S. President Gives Moving Tribute at Tucson Memorial

Remarks of President Barack Obama at a Memorial Service for the Victims of the Shooting in Tucson, Arizona

(TUCSON) - "To the families of those we’ve lost; to all who called them friends; to the students of this university, the public servants gathered tonight, and the people of Tucson and Arizona: I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today, and will stand by you tomorrow.

Arizona Tragedy: Tucson

A brief poetic tribute about those who lost their lives...

(CLEVELAND) - The population of the United States is still reeling from the senseless shooting that took place in Arizona, killing several Americans gathered for a sidewalk meeting with Arizona Representative Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords.

They ranged from a Federal Judge; John Roll, to nine-year old Christina Taylor Green who was born on 11 September 2001; the day of one of America's darkest tragedies; not to sell this brutal slaying short.

Revolt of the Underclass: Terrible Vengeance

Was the weekend shooting a sign of America's crumbling economy?

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Tucson, gunfire in the streets, a member of congress set for public execution, the proverbial bullet to the back of the head.

Victim two, for good measure, a federal judge, his life threatened hundreds of times, dead. The collateral damage, regular people, let’s be honest, “little people” no consequence to the press, nothing special, simple “window dressing.”

Murder in Arizona-Moral Flexibility and Relativism

My gut feeling tells me that there wouldn’t have been a shooting at all unless there was a draconian New World Order scam in the offing.

(CINCINNATI) - Tucson, gunfire in the streets, a member of congress set for public execution, the proverbial bullet to the back of the head. Victim two, for good measure, a federal judge, his life threatened hundreds of times, dead.

The collateral damage, regular people, let’s be honest, “little people” no consequence to the press, nothing special, simple “window dressing.”

Learning From Tragedy

I would expect Palin's and Republican and Tea Party rhetoric to be more civilized in the future.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Here is an advertisement Sarah Palin published on her Facebook. It contains a list of twenty Democrats who voted for ObamaCare.

Each was elected in a district that was formerly held by a Republican. Please note that Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) is on that list. Also please note that her location on the map is marked by a crosshair, an easily recognizable symbol for target practice.

Five Shot in Tucson: Federal Judge Dies, Arizona Rep. Shot

Killer is caught; A nine year old girl was shot and killed. Arizona State Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head. She survived the shooting and immediately was transported and went into surgery.

(TUCSON, Ariz.) - Tragedy erupts in Arizona; a 22-year old man opened fire in Tucson, killing at six including Judge John Roll. In 2009, he was the subject of an article in Slate about judges whose lives are threatened over controversial decisions.

Oregonians Going South with the Ducks

Still looking for a way to get to the game? There may be a seat...

(SALEM, Ore.) - As thousands pour into the stands in Arizona on Monday, many Duck fans will be anxiously waiting for the game to begin- from Oregon.