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Film Accuses Sri Lanka of War Crimes

President rejects alleged actions by military forces.

(GENEVA/NEW DELHI AFP-JIJI) - The Sri Lankan military committed numerous war crimes during the final months of the country’s civil war, according to a documentary aired for the first time Friday, amid vigorous protests from Colombo.

However, in an interview published Saturday, President Mahinda Rajapaksa firmly denied the allegations made in the documentary...

The 700 Club is Full of Crap

One Christian group calls them a "woeful group of clairvoyant con-artists".

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - One of the saddest examples of misused Christianity is called the 700 Club. It happened to be on tonight before I could change the channel, and the wrinkly old man hosting the show began by stating that the White House declared that millions would die, homeless people would take over the streets....and on and on.

He ends by stating that the mandated cuts are just fine.

Medical Marijuana Advocates: All Major Magazines!

DEA Administrative Judge Francis Young says about marijuana, "Its the safest most effective drug known to mankind".

(PORTLAND, OR) - Time Magazine just printed its 4th or 5th article advocating marijuana for medical purposes, February 25, 2013.

These were preceded by articles in Scientific American, Forbes Magazine, Fortune Magazine and probably a lot more.

You Are Free to Make Your Own Moves!

See How They May Vote on The Sri Lankan Resolution, sponsored by the US

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - India will vote in support of a resolution sponsored by the United States against Sri Lanka at the upcoming 22nd session of the United Nations Human Right Council that is scheduled to commence Monday in Geneva.

The announcement comes on the heels of revelations of rape and torture of former Tamil Tiger militants.

Warning Disturbing Images: Original Photographs Of Killing Prisoners Of War In Sri Lanka

The Tamil widow of Colonel Ramesh brought an action against Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

(COLOMBO Columbo Telegraph) - T. Thurairajasingham, used the call sign Romeo Sierra, his nom de guerre was Colonel Ramesh.

“This single murder, insignificant of itself, suggest the systematic, large-scale killing of prisoners – civilians and fighters..."

The War Crime Sri Lanka Can`t Hide

Sri Lanka could eventually be tried for a vicious Genocide against women and children and civilian non-combatants.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Many Americans are catching bits and pieces about the newly released photos of the 12-year old son of Tamil Tiger leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran.

Images of the handsome boy, Balachandran Prabhakaran, clearly suggest they were taken just before he was murdered by Sri Lankan military forces.

9/11 Court Case in Horsham Tomorrow: Tony`s Plea to Activists

Ignore ITN, ignore ANY mainstream journalist. They have earned your suspicion.' - Tony Rooke

(LONDON) - Tony Rooke has persuaded the courts that the BBC must answer the allegation that, in covering up information on the 9/11 attacks, they are colluding with terrorism.

Many truth activists are planning to attend the three hour hearing in front of a judge at Horsham magistrates court this Monday 25 February at 9.00am.

Wide Spectrum of Tamil Nadu Leaders Condemn Balachandran`s Murder

The people in Tamil Nadu are in a state of mourning.

(CHENNAI) - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Jayaram today blasted the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Government over the "inhuman act" of alleged cold-blooded killing of slain LTTE Chief Velupillai Prabhakaran’s 12-year-old son Balachandran.

Balachandran’s killing is a "war crime of grave nature and unforgivable," she told reporters in Chennai.

Severe Pain: Marijuana Versus OxyContin

Marijuana wins hands down.

(PORTLAND, OR) - For the lucky pain victim in states with legal medical marijuana, it is much better and much safer than OxyContin.

That drug has killed thousands of pain patients in the past few years while marijuana has never killed anybody in the past 5000 years.

Fast Times in Palestine: A Love Affair with a Homeless Homeland by Pamela Olson

A Gripping Travel Memoir that Challenges Western Ways of Thinking About the Middle East and Beyond.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Many Westerners’ knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is informed by headlines and foreign policy.

Until then, Pamela Olson was no exception— but in 2003, she was immersed in the realities of Palestinian life.