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radio.barackobama.com The fate of health reform has been a focus of debate in living rooms and offices, on TV and online -- and on talk radio. And since millions of folks turn to talk radio as a trusted source of news and opinions, we need to make sure OFA supporters are calling in with a pro-reform message.

Just wondering how my fellow Freepers are going to spend their election night.

Thousands of people are expected to attend a "Keep the Dream Alive" memorial service for slain Fairfield Councilman Matt Garcia at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Armijo High School. Garcia, 22, was shot in the head outside a home in the 5000 block of Silverado Drive on Sept. 1. Police are still searching for his killer, described only as a light-skinned black or Hispanic man in his 20s who fled in a late-model sedan. (Excerpt)

I found this really cool map/flash movie. It has a moving timeline that corresponds with the changing map. Click on the link.Maps of War

SUPPORTERS of Saddam Hussein have warned of a “firestorm” of violence if he is found guilty of crimes against humanity today and sentenced to death. Iraqi officials ordered the closure of Baghdad’s international airport in a massive security clampdown ahead of the verdict. If convicted, Saddam could face hanging.

Here's a pretty cool video of one of the reproduction 262's flying at a German air show. stormbirds.com ...

WICHITA, Kan. — The moment is burned forever in her mind: The small exam room, her husband's ashen face, her sobs as the doctor guided a needle into her womb to kill her son. It's been 4 1/2 years, and still Marie Becker can feel Daniel kicking inside her, kicking and kicking as she choked back hysteria — kicking until the drug stopped his heart and she felt only stillness. She prayed Daniel would forgive her. She prayed for forgiveness from God as well. Becker had been taught that abortion was a sin; she wanted so to believe it might...

KARACHI, Pakistan — An attack and bombing at a Shiite Muslim mosque in the southern city of Karachi (search) on Monday left at least four people dead, three of them the attackers, and a dozen injured, police said.

You've heard the rumors, perhaps even seen a magazine article or two -- several Me 262 jets are now under construction in the United States!! This incredible project is the result of a decade of privately-administered effort to create flight worthy examples of the Messerschmitt 262 fighter, and is now entering its final stages. Formerly subcontracted to the Texas Airplane Factory and administered by Classic Fighter Industries, Inc. the WTMF owner's group has now assumed watch over the final, and most critical, phase of the project. Our Seattle-based team of expert designers, engineers and technicians recently completed the flight test...

Anne Bakstad and Ed Cohen are starting to feel as if their family of four is an endangered species in San Francisco. Since the couple bought a house five years ago, more than a dozen families in their social circle have left the city for cheaper housing, better schools or both. The goodbyes are so frequent that Carina, age 4 1/2, wants to know when she is going to move, too. Eric, 2 1/2, misses Gus, his playmate from across the street. "When we get to know people through our kids, we think to ourselves, `Are they renters or owners?...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A home in Sacramento's south Natomas neighborhood is surrounded by sheet metal, and neighbors are calling it an eyesore. The D'Souza family lives in the home on Timberwood Court, and claims the aluminium pieces are necessary to protect them from unknown neighbors who have been bombarding them with radio waves and making them sick.The rest of the story

Tomorrow, January 16, 2005 Noon til 3:00 Martin Luther King Park (MLK between Allston and Center)Berkeley, CA The bombed out remains of Jerusalem bus#19 will be on display. Local talk show host from KNEW, Jeff Katz will speak along with others.For more info try the Knew web site. The "palistinian" delegation representing the ROP are supposed to show up and demonstrate their love for humanity......I'm leaving my kids at home. See you there.

There will be a rally against terrorism Sunday, January noon til 3:00 16th in Berkeley, CA at Martin Luther King Memorial Park (Allston & MLK). The rally will mark the anniversary of the suicide bombing of Jerusalem bus #19. The actual bus remains will be there on display. The 70 year old lady who has paid out of pocket to get this put together is a Holocaust survivor and has gone through hell to get this event past the a$$holes at city hall. I will be there with my family. It would be nice for Freepers show up in force...

Bin Laden Deputy Thanks Kerry for 'Great Ideas' (2004-10-01) -- In a tape aired on Al-Jazeera TV, Usama bin Laden's top deputy, Ayman al-Zawahiri, thanked Democrat presidential candidate John Forbes Kerry for the "great ideas he shared during last night's debate." On the tape, still under analysis by the CIA, Mr. al-Zawahiri notes that Mr. Kerry's debate remarks were a "terrific brainstorming session for our associates who seek targets of opportunity to advance the cause of our peaceful religion." Mr. Zawahiri said he appreciated the "virtual invitation" implied in the following statements by Mr. Kerry: -- "The president hasn't put...