Monthly Archives: March 2008

484 Days into a Hostage Crisis

“I would have preferred to receive a video as proof of life.” There are 11 hostages missing in four separate kidnappings from Southern Iraq. Wednesday’s gruesome news brought despair, but also new hope to five families, but there are others out there without … Continue reading

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The Original Winter Soldier Busted

Since there’s going to be a gathering of anti-war activists from IVAW, Young Americas Foundation leader Jason Matteras thought it would be good to interview the original Winter Soldier, John Kerry.  Jason asks questions the media refuses to.

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Greta and Bill MIA

Greta covers missing person cases, she’s done hours of material on Natalie Holloway alone, and Bill says he’s looking out for us. Greta & Bill: Who’s looking out for these guys? UPDATE 3/13 – Fox News now has a very … Continue reading

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All Five Hostages Alive

When I posted Monday about Jonathon Cote I stated that I have high confidence that he is alive.  I had promised the family not to reveal details on how I knew that, however now the news is out and it’s revealed that … Continue reading

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Yes, It is true what they say

I do have the cutest puppy on the planet … but she does wear too much mascara. . .

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Jonathon Cote: Still Alive and Still Hostage

In November I wrote a post about Jonathon Cote, who’s now been held hostage in Iraq or Iran for 36 days longer than the people in the Iranian Hostage Crisis were. He and the other heroes in captivity (one police officer, a US Army Soldier,) will be … Continue reading

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Obama on Trade

Bypassing the current flap over Obama’s stance or anti-stance on NAFTA, let’s instead look at his past history on other trade agreements. He appears to be against free-trade with countries in the Americas from his debate speech and his past … Continue reading

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Navy Seal Memorial

It’s about time someone started this. Please help with the fundraising efforts for the Navy Seal Memorial, Details here. h/t Jawa One reminder of the distinguished service the Seals provide and the fine people who are seals, from a post … Continue reading

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Terror Attack on Israeli School

Little Green Footballs is covering a terror attack on an Israeli school where between six and eigth are reported dead. Israellycool is also liveblogging the event from Israel. From Haaretz: Seven students were killed and nine others were wounded Thursday … Continue reading

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Karachi Blackout

Higher energy prices are having effects in countries of the subcontinent, Karachi has gone from load-shedding to a complete blackout yesterday over unpaid energy bills. In nearby Nepal they struggle to keep up with the increased cost of Energy as … Continue reading

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