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HAWIYA ABDI ADEN does not speak a word of English. She has never seen a washing machine, a flush lavatory or a commercial airliner.But soon she will complete an epic migration out of Africa that will see her “lost” people swept across distance and culture from some of the poorest parts of the world to 21st-century America. Mrs Abdi Aden, 37, a Somali Bantu who has seven children, has known little but conflict and hardship throughout her life. Now nearly 12,000 Bantus — long a persecuted minority in their homeland — are to be resettled in towns and cities across...

Dear Southern California Belles and Beaux, Please join us this Sunday, October 28 for an afternoon of barbeque and shooting at Burro Canyon Shooting Park. If you have not attended one of these events in the past, you will definitely want to attend this one! This event is growing rapidly will be more fun than ever as we merge the celebration of Halloween with cooking out and shooting. Costumes are optional, of course. However, many of us will be dressed for Halloween. When: Sunday, October 28, 2001 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Where: Burro Canyon Shooting Park, Azusa California ...

Below is the text of the Los Angeles chapter of the MMM. They are meeting this Thurs and I think its about time some Freepers showed up at their meeting to present an opposing point of view. Please come armed with facts regarding licensing, registeration and the number of children accidently killed by firearms (see the "Play Date" card below). -------------- Dear Million Mom March Members and Supporters, NEXT MEETING: Feb. 1st, 7:00 PM, North Valley JCC. There is a lot on the agenda, so after the printed agenda I'll give as much information as I can about the items ...