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Protesters Could Disrupt Rose Parade
AP ^ | December 29, 2007 | SOLVEJ SCHOU
Posted on 12/29/2007 1:54:45 PM PST by Dominic01
There could be some discord during the Tournament of Roses Parade as demonstrators promise to raise issues during the holiday spectacle that has been going on for more than a century. Human rights advocates plan to protest a float honoring the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and anti-war activists, including “Peace Mom” Cindy Sheehan, intend to rally for peace.
The theme of this year’s New Year’s Day parade is “Passport to the World’s Celebrations.” It will feature 46 floats, 21 marching bands and 18 equestrian units...
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“Infection Hits a California Prison Hard”
NY Times ^ | December 30, 2007 | JESSE McKINLEY
Posted on 12/29/2007 2:06:28 PM PST by neverdem
COALINGA, Calif