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Was listening to WLS too earlier today, someone called in and said that he was a mile away in his car, and could smell the acrid fumes from the fire, said he didn't know what could have been in that Walgreen's to have caused such a smell.
Said he's never smelled such a strong natural gas odor before, he was nearby before the explosion, and even called it in to the gas company.
Is this a normal amount of small plane accidents that have been occurring lately? Does this seem out of the ordinary to anyone?
I just don't remember hearing about so many at one time.
Not sure if it means anything, but Offutt was where the Pres was for some hours after 911, when his plane landed there, after leaving Florida.
I don't understand, I really just do not understand, why it is that foreigners can contribute to our campaigns like this.
It went on all during the clinton years too.
How can this go on?
Why does no one stop it?
Doper's cocktail...yep...probably so.
Thank you Grizzfan for that link.
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MY OPINION:
Realistic options for educating your children:
1. Homeschool
2. Private School
3. A combination of homeschooling and private
school classes
4. Homeschooling during the elementary years
and private school during the high school years
Not a pc response I know in this pc world...oh well.
Take care of yourself (and that ankle JG)!
http://www.compassdirect.org/en/newsen.php?idelement=3226
Indonesia - Wednesday September 29, 2004
"AUTHORITIES CLOSE 12 CHURCHES IN BANDUNG"
NEWS SUMMARY: "September 29 (Compass) — Local authorities recently ordered 12 churches in Rancaekek to close their doors. The order came after Muslim leaders protested that the churches were meeting illegally. The congregations had applied as early as 1993 for permits for church buildings but were refused because officials said the land was reserved for a housing development, not for places of worship. Christians have since been meeting in private homes, but a local Muslim group declared this was illegal. Despite negotiations, the Christians were ordered to stop meetings in the first week of September. Local officials rarely grant permission for a church building to be erected and they don’t allow congregations to meet in private venues. Many Christians say this is an abuse of their basic right to religious freedom. Rev. Simon Timorason of the West Java Christian Communication Forum says the churches will try to resolve the issue through proper legal channels."
Back to News Summaries
US to enforce rules for mail to Canada in security move
Bacteria in Quebec much worse than thought
That's wonderful the way you all worked together to get back up and running.
The ARRL has a page of tutorial info on BPL at this link.
Hello 007/irhabi007.
What a beautiful evening it is, but if I'm guessing correctly; it's day light where you are.
Do you ever wonder if you're going to run out of free spaces on the 'net
to post your stuff?
By the way, when are you going to graduate? Have you thought about what
the future holds for you? Career planning is important.
So, how many "meshawir" and related sites are there on the 'net? Is anyone counting?
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22meshawir%22&hl=en&lr=&filter=0
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22meshawr%22&hl=en&lr=&filter=0
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http://members.hostedscripts.com/top.cgi?user=ila000
meshawir@hotmail.com
http://meshawr.tripod.com/
meshawir@hotmail.com
NOTE: The following text is an exact quote:
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/iraq_warning.html
Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520
This information is current as of today, Thu Oct 21 2004 00:58:56 GMT-0700. Tue Sep 21 15:27:12 2004.
IRAQ
October 20, 2004
This Travel Warning updates information on the use of civilian aircraft to arrive in or depart from Iraq, security conditions and to reiterate the dangers of road travel within Iraq. This supersedes the Travel Warning of September 17, 2004.
The Department of State continues to strongly warn U.S. citizens against travel to Iraq, which remains very dangerous. Remnants of the former Baath regime, transnational terrorists, and criminal elements remain active. Attacks against military and civilian targets throughout Iraq continue, including in the International (or “Green”) Zone. Targets include hotels, restaurants, police stations, checkpoints, foreign diplomatic missions, and international organizations and other locations with expatriate personnel. These attacks have resulted in deaths and injuries of American citizens, including those doing humanitarian work. In addition, there have been planned and random killings, as well as extortions and kidnappings. Several U.S. citizens were recently kidnapped and murdered by terrorists in Iraq. U.S. citizens and other foreigners continue to be targeted by insurgent groups for kidnapping and murder. Military operations continue. There are daily attacks against Multinational Forces - Iraq (MNF-I) throughout the country.
There is credible information that terrorists are targeting civil aviation. Civilian and military aircraft arriving in and departing from Baghdad International Airport have been subjected to small arms and missiles. Civilian aircraft do not generally possess systems, such as those found on military aircraft, capable of defeating man-portable, surface-to-air missiles (MANPADS). Anyone choosing to utilize civilian aircraft to enter or depart Iraq should be aware of this potential threat, as well as the extremely high risk to road transportation described below. Official U.S. Government (USG) personnel are strongly encouraged to use U.S. military or other USG aircraft when entering and departing Iraq due to concerns about security of civilian aircraft servicing Iraq. Currently, USG personnel are only authorized to travel commercially on Royal Jordanian Airlines.
All vehicular travel in Iraq is extremely dangerous. There have been numerous attacks on civilian vehicles, as well as military convoys. Attacks occur throughout the day, but travel at night is exceptionally dangerous. Travel in or through Ramadi and Fallujah, travel between al-Hillah and Baghdad, and travel between the International Zone and Baghdad International Airport is particularly dangerous. Occasionally, U.S. Government personnel are prohibited from traveling to select areas depending on prevailing security conditions. There continues to be heavy use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and/or mines on roads, particularly in plastic bags, soda cans, and dead animals. Grenades and explosives have been thrown into vehicles from overpasses, particularly in crowded areas. Travel should be undertaken only when absolutely necessary and with the appropriate security.
The U.S. Embassy is located in the International Zone. The Embassy can provide only limited emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. At present travel to and from the International Zone is extremely limited. The U.S. Embassy does not provide visa services to the general public. American citizens who choose to visit or reside in Iraq despite this Travel Warning are urged to pay close attention to their personal security, avoid crowds, especially rallies or demonstrations and to inform the U.S. Embassy of their presence in Iraq. All Americans in Baghdad are strongly encouraged to register with the Embassy at the following website: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/home.asp.
American citizens may obtain the latest security information or other information about Iraq by calling the U.S. Embassy, located in the International Zonware, at: 1- 240-553-0584 x4354, or by e-mail: usconsulbaghdad@state.gov or via the U.S. Embassy's website: http://iraq.usembassy.gov. Their after-hours number is 1-914-822-5473.
Updated information on travel and security in Iraq may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States, or, from overseas, 1-317-472-2328. For further information, please consult the Consular Information Sheet for Iraq, the current Worldwide Caution and the Middle East and North Africa Public Announcements, all of which are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov.
stepping back in time...
http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a38e076d8237d.htm
Note: The following text is an exact quote:
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http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/s04100093.htm
ASSIST News Service (ANS) - PO Box 2126, Garden Grove, CA 92842-2126 USA
E-mail: danjuma1@aol.com, Web Site: www.assistnews.net
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
IRAQI GOVERNMENT SLAMS AID WORKER’S KIDNAPPING, CALLS ON AID AGENCIES NOT TO LEAVE
More Than 24 Hours After Kidnapping, Still No Word On Who Kidnapped Aid Worker Or What Are Their Demands
By Michael Ireland
Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service
BAGHDAD, IRAQ (ANS) -- The Iraqi government denounced on Wednesday the kidnapping of Margaret Hassan, the head of the international relief group Care in Baghdad, and lashed out at Al-Jazeera television for airing footage of her in captivity. (Pictured: Margaret Hassan in New York in January, 2004. Credit: AP).
"We condemn the kidnapping of... Margaret Hassan by terrorists in Iraq... (as a) crime against Islam and Iraqi traditions," said a statement from Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's office, reported by South Africa’s www.News24.com website.
The government lauded Hassan for her efforts in Iraq and said her kidnapping on Tuesday was "a clear indication of the base and bad intentions of the terrorists who call themselves mujahedeen (holy warriors)."
The government said it was working hand in hand to secure her release with the governments of Britain and Ireland, where she also holds citizenship. But it attacked Qatar-based Al-Jazeera for airing footage of her in captivity that was sent to the station by Hassan's kidnappers, the website said.
"It is regrettable, but comes as no surprise, that the television channel Al-Jazeera has once again served as the advertising agency of these terrorists," the statement read, urging responsibility in media coverage.
The satellite channel's offices in Baghdad were shut down by the government in the summer amid allegations by Iraq that it was abetting the country's deadly insurgency.
STILL NO WORD ON MS. HASSAN’S FATE
The Voice of America (VOA) reports that more than 24 hours after she was abducted, there is still no word on who kidnapped CARE executive Margaret Hassan, and there have been no demands from the kidnappers.
Ms. Hassan, who holds dual British and Iraqi citizenship, was abducted Tuesday from her office in Baghdad. The aid worker, who is married to an Iraqi, has lived in the country for 30 years and is well known in the Middle East for her humanitarian work, the broadcast news agency said.
The spokeswoman for the U.S. office of Islamic Relief, Arif Shaikh told VOA she is shocked such an abduction would occur during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, and she is appealing for Ms. Hassan's release.
"It is really a shame that this would happen in this holy month. So, we really encourage the people to release her immediately. From what we know of Margaret she is an exceptional person who has devoted her life to humanitarian work," said Ms. Shaikh.
A woman who lives next-door to the CARE office in Baghdad, Shihan Abdel, says she has known Margaret Hassan for years, and everyone in the neighborhood is worried about her, the VOA reported.
"All the families feel sorry about her. She is so nice. Quiet. She is good personality and she loves all people," said Ms. Abdel. "She has no relation with politics. Her husband is Iraqi. Her children are Iraqi. All the people working there they are Iraqi. She helps nearly all people."
Ms. Abdel says she thinks the people who abducted Ms. Hassan did it for ransom money, not for political purposes. Experts say criminal gangs in Iraq sometimes sell their hostages to political groups, which have carried out the much-publicized executions of many of the captives. But all of the seven other women known to have been kidnapped have been set free, the VOA said.
The broadcast agency said Ms. Hassan's husband plans to speak publicly Thursday in Baghdad, if his wife is still in captivity.
IRAQ URGES AID AGENCIES TO STAY
Meanwhile, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) said a senior Iraqi official has urged aid agencies in the country not to leave following the kidnap of Care International director Margaret Hassan.
National Security Adviser Muffawaq al-Rubaiye said the Iraqi people needed the agencies badly, and pulling out would mean giving in to terrorists. The appeal came as Care International itself suspended its aid operations, the BBC said on its website.
Mr Rubaiye said he did not know who had kidnapped Mrs Hassan, who was seized on her way to work in Baghdad on Tuesday.
“If they do [leave], this is exactly what the terrorists and these criminals want them to do, and the Iraqi people need them badly,” al-Rubaiye said.
A video of Mrs Hassan -- who was born in Ireland and has dual UK and Iraqi citizenship -- was broadcast on al-Jazeera TV station, showing her with her hands tied behind her back.
The BBC reported that British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern both said they were doing everything they could to secure her release.
The broadcast news site said that Iraq has been hit by a wave of kidnappings of foreigners since 2003 for political reasons and ransoms. But criminal gangs have also seized many local residents -- notably a succession of prominent doctors and businessmen -- to extort money from their families.
In other developments:
In an interview for BBC Radio 5 Live, Mr Rubaiye described the kidnapping as "very unfortunate," adding that Mrs Hassan had been doing good work for Iraqis for more than a decade.
"These people, I can tell you, are going to alienate all Iraqis against them," he said, referring to the kidnappers.
He said the government was doing its best to give extra protection to NGOs, and urged them to stay.
"If they do [leave], this is exactly what the terrorists and these criminals want them to do, and the Iraqi people need them badly," Mr Rubaiye said.
But Robert Glasser, chief executive of Care Australia, which is co-ordinating the charity's operation in Iraq, said work had stopped since Mrs Hassan was taken.
"Our staff are not operating currently there, they're certainly not working there now in light of the current situation.”
Patients in wheelchairs gathered at a Baghdad hospital, whose rebuilding Care International had funded, to protest against Mrs Hassan's kidnapping, Reuters news agency reported.
"She rebuilt this hospital in co-operation with the medical staff here and her humanitarian efforts. Without her help we can't do anything," patient Mehdi Jaffa told the agency.
Mrs Hassan's husband Tahseen Ali Hassan appealed for her release, saying she had never received any threats before the kidnapping.
"This is a humanitarian organization which has been serving the people of Iraq for 30 years," he said. "She was well loved by everyone."
** Michael Ireland is an international British freelance journalist. A former reporter with a London newspaper, Michael is the Chief Correspondent for ASSIST News Service of Garden Grove, CA. Michael immigrated to the United States in 1982 and became a US citizen in Sept., 1995. He is married with two children. Michael has also been a frequent contributor to UCB Europe, a British Christian radio station.
** You may republish this story with proper attribution.
Trainer jet missing after departing Boeing Field
By The Associated Press
A two-seat Czechoslovakian fighter-trainer jet with two men aboard left Boeing Field around midday today and vanished en route to Idaho after reporting flight-control problems over the Cascade Mountains.
More at:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002067322_webplane19.html
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