Irrational Anthems

Hired!!! :)

matt_mahi — Sat, 12 May 2007 23:42:47 GMT

Yaaaaay!!!!! more money 10 minutes from home cool people who apparently love me and just in time, too! Did I mention "yay"? :)

Pet-food poison now showing up in California hogs

matt_mahi — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:17:55 GMT

file this under "sadly, no big fucking surprise there" Ceres Hog Farm Quarantined April 20, 2007, 10:13AM © 2007 The Associated Press CERES, Calif. — A Stanislaus County hog farm was placed under quarantine after an industrial chemical that's tainted more than 100 brands of dog and cat food was found in pig urine there, state agriculture officials said late Thursday. Additional testing was under way to determine if the chemical, melamine, was present in the meat produced by American Hog Farm in Ceres since April 3, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture. "Although all animals appear healthy, we are taking this action out of an abundance of caution," State Veterinarian Dr. Richard Breitmeyer said in a statement. "It is unknown if the chemical will be detected in meat." State officials believe the melamine came from rice protein concentrate imported from China by Diamond Pet Food's Lathrop facility, which produces products under the Natural Balance brand and sold salvage pet food to the farm for pig feed. Pacoima-based Natural Balance announced a limited recall Monday of its Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, Venison and Brown Rice dog treats and Venison and Green Pea dry cat food. Officials were investigating American Hog Farm's sales records to determine who may be affected by the quarantine, said Steve Lyle, a CDFA spokesman. The 1,500-animal farm operates as a "custom slaughterhouse," which means it generally does not supply meat to commercial outlets. "Mostly it is not so-called mainstream pork. This is an operation that sells to folks who come in and want a whole pig," said Steve Lyle, a CDFA spokesman. Officials urged those who purchased pigs from American Hog Farm since April 3 to not consume the product until further notice. Dr. Mark Horton, the state public health officer, said so far "evidence suggests a minimal health risk to persons who may have consumed pork" from the farm. A man who answered the phone for American Hog Farm late Thursday declined to comment and referred calls to state officials. Phone calls to Diamond Pet Food's Lathrop facility and Meta, Mo. headquarters were not immediately returned. Melamine, which is used in making plastics and other industrial processes, has been blamed for causing health problems in dozens of dogs and cats. The Food and Drug Administration could not provide updated numbers of pet deaths or injuries due to the contaminated food. Federal officials said Thursday they were investigating reports that tainted rice protein made its way into hog feed, but did not name specific farms. California officials were not aware of any other cases of melamine found on a hog farm, Lyle said. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4733635.html

My friend Justin goes to court next week...

matt_mahi — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:19:30 GMT

for this beautiful video clip, telling FOX how it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTlpieAIVYM he's my hero :) (the FOX reporter alleges that he physically assaulted her.. yeah right!) Go Justin!!!!!!!

naked friends and work-friendliness

matt_mahi — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:59:59 GMT

I am sure everyone has had that experience, where you log into Tribe at work, and someone has just posted some risque photo of some kind, and you have to rush and hide the offending image before a coworker sees it.. I've had a few of those occasions myself here & there as well. Now that I've joined the ranks of the unemployed, I do all my tribing from home, where there are no rules and no coworkers and nobody to offend. As if in silent celebration of that, every single day when I've logged in, there has been a new, blatant, and delightfully work-unfriendly image there to greet me. The funny thing is that each time I have instinctively tried to resize the browser to hide it, before realizing that I don't need to anymore :P Please bear in mind, however, that the possibility still exists that a given image will offend the sensibilities of my poor cat, in which case I'll have to go back to hiding the photos module again... Also amusing is the fact that I've spent significantly less time on Tribe over the past week, when I've been home all day and had no work... indeed, I have been more constructive than ever now that I've been relieved of that burden! :) Yay! :D

Farewell, 2006, you kicked utter mortal ass!

matt_mahi — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 20:40:22 GMT

Well, that was fun! While certainly not the perfect year, it was definitely the Best Year Ever, as far as I am concerned. There were many struggles early on, but they left me stronger and happier and more positive than I have ever been... the trend over the past decade has been that each year is better than the previous, and it continues to this day Lots of change in the air for next year, and all of it is good. A little scary, yes, but in a good way, kind of like that scary feeling you get as you climb the hill on a roller coaster... and it's going to be one hell of a ride. Like the silly song says, the future is so bright, I gotta wear shades. Bring it on, I say! :D

My last day at work, finally!!

matt_mahi — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 19:26:14 GMT

And I feel good! :) I got all my insurance/401k crap taken care of I have a fat severance check that I'll be cashing very shortly I have a hot girlfriend coming to visit me for lunch today I've said all my farewells to co-workers, bus buddies, slavic smoking friends, etc I actually CLEANED OUT MY DESK!!! It's amazing what accumulates in seven years! I'm gonna miss getting paid to surf and chat and flirt on Tribe, but aside from that, it's all good. I'll be spending the month of January re-assembling my life, prepping for school, and generally enjoying the fact that I'm not spending any more time in Pleasant Fucking Hill... The future is exciting and I cannot wait to start it! Coke and hookers for everyone!! :D

Life's really a chocolate box - song of the day

matt_mahi — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:34:16 GMT

This tune has been running through my head all week, between seeing the freezing homeless people, and all the signs for canned-food drives, etc. It's a nice reminder that even those of us who think we don't have shit, have quite a lot by comparison... Life's really a chocolate box some do without, others have plenty It sticks in my throat, my stomach's in knots while your box is so full, mine's perpetually empty From the cradle to the grave point your ladle to the gravy "Food comes first, then morals" they say the end of the world is three hot meals away Two average men eat their average meals but destiny waits at their table One is served gruel while the other chews veal but they're both spoon-fed lies from the cradle Life's really a chocolate box some do without, others have plenty It sticks in my throat, my stomach's in knots while your box is so full, mine's perpetually empty Tragic moments for the masses work is the curse of the drinking classes "Homo homini lupus" we cry humanity fades like the moon in the sky You can't cook an omlette without breaking eggs (first they are cracked and then beaten) The only things cracked around here are our heads recepies for disaster that we keep repeating Life's really a chocolate box some do without, others have plenty It sticks in my throat, my stomach's in knots while your box is so full, mine's perpetually empty Here's a real beggar's banquet a brace of rats in a blood-stained blanket Meanwhile, gentlefolk high in their chateau dip silver spoons into Black Forest Gateau So come lords and ladies, raise glasses in toast to the other half dying to eat. 'Cause they who receive least deserve it the most it's a literal dead-end - Inequality Street Life's really a chocolate box some do without, others have plenty It sticks in my throat, my stomach's in knots while your box is so full, mine's perpetually empty Skyclad - "Inequality Street"

"We’ve Lost Another Cetacean Species"

matt_mahi — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:02:38 GMT

Sorry for more sad blogs, but this story jumped out at me today... they were rather cute, too :/ -------- Message from Captain Paul Watson: I am steaming angry today. The Yangtze river dolphin called the Baiji has been officially declared extinct. A team of 30 scientists and crew from China, and six other nations searched a 1,000-mile heavily trafficked stretch of the Yangtze, where the Baiji once thrived. After six weeks of intensive search, not a single dolphin was spotted. The only other cetacean in the river is the finless porpoise and there are only about 400 remaining. This once rare, nearly blind white dolphin that has survived for millions of years is now gone, exterminated by human development, a victim of “progress” the Chinese say. The Chinese had once declared it to be the “Goddess of the Yangtze” and predicted that when the Baiji disappears the river will be dead. This dolphin is the first large marine mammal to be driven to extinction since the extermination of the Caribbean monk seal in the 1950’s Sea Shepherd Conservation Society recognizes this as a major tragedy and the saddest report for the year 2006. In the 1980’s there were about 400 Baiji in the Yangtze. In 1997, a population survey counted only 13 animals. The last confirmed sighting of a Baiji was in 2004. This beautiful dolphin has disappeared because of the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, heavy ship traffic that confused their sonar abilities, overfishing, and high levels of industrial pollutants dumped into the river. "The Baiji is functionally extinct. We might have missed one or two animals but it won't survive in the wild," said August Pfluger, a Swiss economist turned naturalist who helped put together the expedition. "We are all incredibly sad." The Yangtze River dolphin was the only living representative of an entire family of marine mammals. This put a permanent end to this particular branch of evolution. For information on the Baiji check out: The baiji.org Foundation: http://www.baiji.org Sea Shepherd sends a message of condolence and support to August Pfluger, who has dedicated many years to trying to save the Yangtze River dolphin.

The ever-present mp3 meme

matt_mahi — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 03:40:24 GMT

Continuing the fun and frivolity that is the mp3 meme. Mine are not nearly as good as some others, but here it is :) Instructions: 1. Put your music player on shuffle. 2. Press forward for each question. 3. Use the song title as the answer to the question. NO CHEATING... What does next year have in store for me? "Deceiver of Fools" - Within Temptation Whats my love life like? "Joy Parade" - Flowing Tears What do I say when life gets hard? "Successor" - Psychotic Waltz What do I think when I get up in the morning? "Caught in a Web" - Dream Theater What song will I dance to at my wedding? "Spirit at the Corner" - Keiko Matsui What do you want as a career? "Your Favorite God" - Lethal Your favorite saying? "Gods of Deliverance" - Gamma Ray Favorite place? "Mad Axe Attack" - Laaz Rockit What do you think of your parents? "My Grave" - Psychotic Waltz Where would you go on a first date? "Black Star" - Yngwie Malmsteen Describe yourself? "Journey Through Pressure" - Katatonia What is the thing I like doing most? "Bewitched" - Candlemass What is my state of mind like at the moment? "Snow White Suicide" - Entwine How will i die? "Constance Eternal" - Skyclad What do you do when you see your friends? "Adagio" - Yngwie Malmsteen How does your boyfriend/girlfriend make you feel? "Crystalline Dream" - Shadow Gallery How does your ex make you feel? "Tonight's Music" - Katatonia If you were to die today, you would feel (like) "You Kill Me" - Jill Tracy

Relocating, back to Virginia...

matt_mahi — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:55:29 GMT

So, the gravy train has reached the station, the borrowed time is being cashed in, or whatever other metaphor applies... Quick flashback: I started this job in Richmond, Virginia in Oct of 1998. Exactly one year later, I put in my 2 weeks notice, because Bonnie and I had decided to move to San Francisco. The next day, the bosses offered to let me take my job with me, and work in the local office in Pleasant Hill, CA. Naturally, I said yes, since I wasn't in the mood to go job-hunting in a new city that I had never even visited before. I knew all along that it would not last forever, they would eventually want the job back, and last Wednesday it finally came to pass. My position is being called back home, and the job is still mine, as long as I am willing to move back there with it. Fuck that. Thus, December 29 is my last day here, after 8 years (the longest consecutive time I've spent at any job in my life), and 2007 is a wide open opportunity for me now. Fortunately, since my arrival here I have made tons of wonderful friends, countless connections, and ample networking sources, so I'm not really worried that I won't find another job. I am looking, however :) I'm taking the half-ass severance package, cashing out my 401k, and planning to take some as-yet-undetermined classes, and hope to be employed happily and comfortably by February, March at the latest. I'm not even sure if I want to stay in the same field, or the same industry, or if I want to see this as a chance to break free of both. I'm still processing all of my options at this point. The good news is that I am not bummed, not scared, not depressed. This was, indeed, a huge favor they have granted me, a kick in the ass, and a chance to free myself from complacency and actually be challenged for the first time in years. In other words, yay! :D

Tara

matt_mahi — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:19:57 GMT

I remember the first time I encountered this beautiful human being, so seemingly vibrant and bursting with life. While the encounter was prosaic in and of itself, it left me feeling strangely intrigued, as if I had a curious connection to her but did not know why. As time passed, I thought of her more and more, talked with her here & there, the intrigue and sense of connection growing until eventually fate and circumstance gave us a chance to spend some time together, just the two of us. We both knew something was going on, and were excited and yes, afraid, of what it would turn out to be. In what seemed like no time, we were expressing the obvious mutual attraction we had to one another. What followed was a legendary night of simply holding each other, kissing, and gazing into each other's eyes, and yet experiencing a sharing, passion, and intimacy that far exceeded what any sex or conversation had, or could have, ever reached. Breathless and awed, we knew right then that there was a destiny there, that this moment was written for us, and that there was a future waiting to be fufilled. With our next times together, when both sex and conversation had entered the picture, what was brought forth was a level of openess and togetherness that had been previously reserved for the gods alone. We are open with each other so fully and naturally, and share ourselves so freely, that it doesn't have the feel of two people communicating; the feel is more of one person thinking (if that makes sense). Since that time, I have been feeling a sense of love and wonder toward her that I never thought possible; every day bringing greater closeness and openess, and just when I think I have reached the limit of my capacity for love, I look into her eyes and that capacity becomes infinite. The future has never seemed brighter, and I delight in waking each morning like never before. She is beautiful. She is amazing. She is gifted. She is sexy. She is compassionate. She is brilliant. She is fun. She is witty. She is strong. She brings joy and delight to all who are fortunate enough to really know her. She challenges me to be the best I can be, because she gets me better than I sometimes get myself. I spend each day in sheer wonderment, astounded that such a person exists in this world, stunned that such a person would give me even the time of day, and amazed at the potentials she unlocks within me with just a glance and a smile. Her name has become tattooed upon my heart, and will be whispered in my final breath. I said, at the beginning of this blog, that I had felt an immediate connection to her, but didn't know why... Now I know. Tara, dearest Tara, I love you, and I am yours. Really. Yes.

Yay!! Mike Malloy returns TONIGHT!!!!

matt_mahi — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:43:11 GMT

Watch out, flying monkeys! I hope you enjoyed your brief respite from having your asses handed to you 5 nights a week! (as if there were any members of the flying monkey right on tribe!) Mike is finally back on the air, starting tonight, 6:00-9:00 pst, on the brand-new Nova M radio network, and I for one think it's about damned time! I have missed the angry bastard and his nightly catharsis terribly. And might I offer a resounding FUCK YOU to the loser suits at Air America, while I'm at it :) http://www.novamradio.com/

Fresh look at dwarf planet Ceres

matt_mahi — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:47:42 GMT

filed under "how cool is this?" First impressions count - unless you're Ceres. Last month, the asteroid was re-classified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), and now new images of its surface reveal a surprisingly diverse surface terrain, scientists say. "We thought Ceres had a flat surface," said Benoit Carry, from the Observatoire Paris-Meudon, "but our images show that it is rich in surface features." ... The Keck results also support Ceres' suspected oblate shape, which scientists say could be the result of as much as 25% water ice in it mantle. If so, the amount may be greater than all the fresh water on Earth. "We think Ceres still contains pristine water from when the Solar System was formed," said Dr Dumas. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6037844.stm

Money well-spent (not)

matt_mahi — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:30:38 GMT

Present simple-tense verbs are, after all, only for pansy-assed intellectual lib'rul commie fags 'Army of One' Gets the Boot Military Hopes New Slogan Will Boost Recruitment In its battle to win the hearts and minds of recruiting-age Americans, the Army is replacing its main ad slogan - "An Army of One" - with one it hopes will pack more punch: "Army Strong." The new approach, the fruit of a $200 million-a-year contract with a major advertising agency, was announced Monday by Army Secretary Francis J. Harvey. He said "Army Strong" will be the centerpiece of a multimedia ad campaign to be launched Nov. 9, timed to coincide with Veterans Day weekend. Army officials acknowledge that recruiting during wartime is difficult, particularly with the Iraq war grinding on far longer than Bush administration officials expected and U.S. troops dying in battle almost every day. "There's no question that we want to have a marketing boost right now, it's important to us," said Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp, who oversees the recruiting effort as commander of U.S. Army Accessions Command. http://articles.news.aol.com/news/_a/army-of-one-gets-the-boot/20061009114009990010?ncid=NWS00010000000001

Care about animals? You just might be a "terrorist" now

matt_mahi — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:50:30 GMT

So, is it facism yet? Note that this bill doesn't single out destructive or violent actions, it is all about fucking profits. How long before causing profit-loss for ANY corporation becomes "terrorism"? Protesters would become "enemy combatants", and anyone involved in such would then be subject to the recent new detainee laws- no lawyers, no trial, no release, and tortured as well? The Senate has ALREADY passed this, it's just awaiting a vote in the House. And yes, several Dems are on-board with this, too: ------------------------------------- "H.R. 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA), is a bill that could make it a crime punishable by imprisonment to cause any business classified as an "animal enterprise" to suffer a loss of profit—even if the company's financial decline is the result of legal activities, such as peaceful protests, consumer boycotts or media campaigns. The term “animal enterprise” would include manufacturers, distributors and sellers of animals or animal products, research facilities, pet stores, breeders, zoos, rodeos, circuses, and animal shelters and the like. While the ASPCA strongly opposes acts of violence, including vandalism, property damage and trespass, this bill threatens to criminalize as “terrorism” otherwise lawful, constitutionally protected acts often utilized by citizens and organizations to effect change. Lawful and peaceful protests that, for example, urge a consumer boycott of a company that does not use humane procedures, could be the target of this provision if the activity resulted in economic damage to the company. The bill would also make it illegal to expose cruel conditions at facilities such as puppy mills and research labs, if exposure of such conditions—even if done lawfully—would result in economic damage to the animal enterprise. There is no exemption in the bill to exclude “economic damage” that results from the disclosure of information about a company’s treatment of animals, which is disclosed through public information. The AETA has already been passed in the Senate, and a vote in the House is expected very soon. It is critical that you contact your representative immediately to show your opposition to H.R. 4239 and urge him or her to protect our First Amendment rights to freedom of speech by opposing H.R. 4239." -------------------- this bill DOES state that it "does not include any lawful economic disruption that results from lawful public, governmental, or business reaction to the disclosure of information about an animal enterprise", but the slippery slope is there, especially when one considers what will be meant by "lawful", coming from a gang that spied on Quakers, fer crissake, under a "terrorist surveillance program" (not to mention distinguishing between economic "disruption" vs "damage" ACLU has a good write-up on it here: http://www.aclu.org/freespeech/gen/25620leg20060306.html

I think it's time for a song of the day

matt_mahi — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:10:13 GMT

I don't do it very often, but this one has been bouncing around in my skull all day today. Somewhat eerily prescient, too, considering that it's been 5 years since the 9/11 attacks, and Chavez just recently refered to Bush as "the devil". Further confirmation that I am destined to have Martin Walkyier's love-child. Skyclad - "Gammadion Seed" The Devil's Circus came to town we watched the freaks arrive en masse When they paraded through our streets we turned a blind eye as they passed Safe in the comfort of our homes we all forget the need to fear This is the new "new Jerusalem" and it could never happen here Hear the cries as freedom dies - The gods of war have woken A Catherine wheel of fire and steel - The death machine in motion The Gammadion Seed - draw the curtains, live in fear The Gammadion Seed - watch your neighbours disappear The Gammadion Seed - if you're too slow to realise The Gammadion Seed - then Gammadion will rise Five years pass by - unnoticed change Their glamour has us in it's grasp but now the walls have eyes and ears Questions too dangerous to ask New state controlled T.V. and press for reasons suddenly unclear This is the European dream so nothing bad can happen here Hear the cries as freedom dies - The gods of war have woken A Catherine wheel of fire and steel - The death machine in motion Now the first among equals are chosen at birth Your outward appearance is all that you're worth They came for the black man and then for the Jew They've done with the gypsies - all that leaves is you! Behind the painted greasepaint smiles hide faces rarely known to grin Men who will feed you to the lions for having different thoughts or skin And when we realise that we've made a state to last a thousand years our pleas for help will not be heard because there's no-one left to hear Hear the cries as freedom dies - The gods of war have woken A Catherine wheel of fire and steel - The death machine in motion The Gammadion Seed - draw the curtains, live in fear The Gammadion Seed - watch your neighbours disappear The Gammadion Seed - if you're too slow to realise The Gammadion Seed - then Gammadion will rise

It's official: torture is now American policy

matt_mahi — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:35:01 GMT

The senate passed Bush's torture legislation today... The only thing left is for Bush to sign the damned thing... Not only have we just lost the last remaining shreds of moral authority, we have also guaranteed that: - "insurgents" will be more likely to fight to the death rather than be captured (meaning more dead American soldiers) - our soldiers are now more likely to be mis-treaded if captured - Americans overseas are put at greater risk - We are reduced to the same level as the "brutal dictator" that this bullshit war was about in the first place the vote was 65-34 12 Democrats voted 'yes': Carper, Johnson, Landrieu, Lautenberg, Lieberman, Menendez, Nelson (Fla.), Nelson (Neb.), Pryor, Rockefeller, Salazar and Stabenow Smell something rancid in the air? It's shame.

Heroism

matt_mahi — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 20:59:52 GMT

Ft. Lewis soldier defends anti-war stance in hearing SEATTLE - A lieutenant facing possible court martial for refusing to go to Iraq called on other soldiers to throw down their weapons in a video shown Thursday as the Army mounted its case against the officer. The video, taken at the Veterans for Peace convention last weekend in Seattle, was presented by Army prosecutors at Fort Lewis during a hearing to determine whether 1st Lt. Ehren Watada will stand trial. The defense called in a professor of foreign affairs to support Watada's argument that the war was illegal and "based on misrepresentation and lies." Watada, 28, of Honolulu, was charged last month with conduct unbecoming an officer, missing troop movement and contempt toward officials. He refused to deploy to Iraq on June 22 with his Stryker unit, the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division based at Fort Lewis. more: http://www.king5.com/topstories/stories/NW_081706WABwatada_hearingJM.a8496a3.html

Is this pornography?

matt_mahi — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 01:00:34 GMT

Some of the quotes in this article have me wondering if Americans could possibly BE any more up-tight! 'Breast' cover gets mixed reaction By JOCELYN NOVECK, AP National Writer NEW YORK - "I was SHOCKED to see a giant breast on the cover of your magazine," one person wrote. "I immediately turned the magazine face down," wrote another. "Gross," said a third. These readers weren't complaining about a sexually explicit cover, but rather one of a baby nursing, on a wholesome parenting magazine — yet another sign that Americans are squeamish over the sight of a nursing breast, even as breast-feeding itself gains more support from the government and medical community. Babytalk is a free magazine whose readership is overwhelmingly mothers of babies. Yet in a poll of more than 4,000 readers, a quarter of responses to the cover were negative, calling the photo — a baby and part of a woman's breast, in profile — inappropriate. One mother who didn't like the cover explains she was concerned about her 13-year-old son seeing it. "I shredded it," said Gayle Ash, of Belton, Texas, in a telephone interview. "A breast is a breast — it's a sexual thing. He didn't need to see that." It's the same reason that Ash, 41, who nursed all three of her children, is cautious about breast-feeding in public — a subject of enormous debate among women, which has even spawned a new term: "lactivists," meaning those who advocate for a woman's right to nurse wherever she needs to. "I'm totally supportive of it — I just don't like the flashing," she says. "I don't want my son or husband to accidentally see a breast they didn't want to see." Another mother, Kelly Wheatley, wrote Babytalk to applaud the cover, precisely because, she says, it helps educate people that breasts are more than sex objects. And yet Wheatley, 40, who's still nursing her 3-year-old daughter, rarely breast-feeds in public, partly because it's more comfortable in the car, and partly because her husband is uncomfortable with other men seeing her breast. "Men are very visual," says Wheatley, 40, of Amarillo, Texas. "When they see a woman's breast, they see a breast — regardless of what it's being used for." Babytalk editor Susan Kane says the mixed response to the cover clearly echoes the larger debate over breast-feeding in public. "There's a huge Puritanical streak in Americans," she says, "and there's a squeamishness about seeing a body part — even part of a body part." "It's not like women are whipping them out with tassels on them!" she adds. "Mostly, they are trying to be discreet." Kane says that since the August issue came out last week, the magazine has received more than 700 letters — more than for any article in years. "Gross, I am sick of seeing a baby attached to a boob," wrote Lauren, a mother of a 4-month-old. The evidence of public discomfort isn't just anecdotal. In a survey published in 2004 by the American Dietetic Association, less than half — 43 percent — of 3,719 respondents said women should have the right to breast-feed in public places. The debate rages at a time when the celebrity-mom phenomenon has made breast-feeding perhaps more public than ever. Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, Kate Hudson and Kate Beckinsale are only a few of the stars who've talked openly about their nursing experiences. The celeb factor has even brought a measure of chic to that unsexiest of garments: the nursing bra. Gwen Stefani can be seen on babyrazzi.com — a site with a self-explanatory name — sporting a leopard-print version from lingerie line Agent Provocateur. And fellow moms recognized a white one under Angelina Jolie's tank top on the cover of People. (Katie Holmes, meanwhile, suffered a maternity wardrobe malfunction when cameras caught her, nursing bra open and peeking out of her shirt, while on the town with fiance Tom Cruise.) More seriously, the social and medical debate has intensified. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently concluded a two-year breast-feeding awareness campaign including a TV ad — criticized as over-the-top even by some breast-feeding advocates — in which NOT breast-feeding was equated with the recklessness of a pregnant woman riding a mechanical bull. There have been other measures to promote breast-feeding: in December, for example, Massachusetts banned hospitals from giving new mothers gift bags with free infant formula, a practice opponents said swayed some women away from nursing. Most states now have laws guaranteeing the right to breast-feed where one chooses, and when a store or restaurant employee denies a woman that right, it has often resulted in public protests known as "nurse-ins": at a Starbucks in Miami, at Victoria's Secret stores in Racine, Wis., and Boston, and, last year, outside ABC headquarters in New York, when Barbara Walters made comments on "The View" seen by some women to denigrate breast-feeding in public. "It's a new age," says Melinda Johnson, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for ADA. "With the government really getting behind breast-feeding, it's been a jumping-off point for mothers to be politically active. Mommies are organizing. It's a new trend to be a mommy activist." Ultimately, it seems to be a highly personal matter. Caly Wood says she's "all for breast-feeding in public." She recalls with a shudder the time she sat nursing in a restaurant booth, and another woman walked by, glanced over and said, "Ugh, gross." "My kid needed to eat," says the 29-year-old from South Abingdon, Mass. And she wasn't going to go hide in a not-so-clean restroom: "I don't send people to the bathroom when THEY want to eat," she says. But Rebekah Kreutz thinks differently. One of six women who author SisterhoodSix, a blog on mothering issues, Kreutz didn't nurse her two daughters in public, and doesn't really feel comfortable seeing others do it. "I respect it and think women have the right," says Kreutz, 34, of Bozeman, Mont. "But personally, it makes me really uncomfortable." "I just think it's one of those moments that should stay between a mother and her child." http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060727/ap_on_he_me/breast_feeding_cover_1

yet another "Chavez is kicking ass" blog post

matt_mahi — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:59:42 GMT

Venezuela to Prohibit Transgenic Crops Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Frias has announced that the cultivation of genetically modified crops will be prohibited on Venezuelan soil, possibly establishing the most sweeping restrictions on transgenic crops in the Western Hemisphere. Though full details of the administration’s policy on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are still forthcoming, the statement by President Chavez will lead most immediately to the cancellation of a contract that Venezuela had negotiated with the U.S.-based Monsanto Corporation. Before a recent international gathering of supporters in Caracas, President Chavez admonished genetically engineered crops as contrary to interests and needs of the nation’s farmers and farmworkers. He then zeroed in on Monsanto’s plans to plant up to 500,000 acres of transgenic soybeans in Venezuela. http://www.biox.cn/content/20060708/47669.htm

I'm in dire need of kitten pics after reading this list :(

matt_mahi — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:29:58 GMT

The Tenderness Tour - Civilian Child Casualties: The War in Iraq Abeer Qasim Hamza, Age 14, Died 3/10/06 Hadeel Qasim Hamza, Age 10. Died 3/10/06 Son of Jamil Mohammed, Age 10-14. Died 2/15/06 2 Daughters of Jamil Mohammed, Ages 10-14, Died 2/15/06 Son of Hussain al-Hayeli, Age 5. Died 2/14/06 Son of Qasim Daham al-Hamadani, Age 2. Died 1/30/06 Son of Qasim Daham al-Hamadani, Age 5. Died 1/30/06 Fadi Raad, Age 13. Died 1/29/06 Hamza Hussein, Age 18. Died 1/23/06 Unidentified Baby with Mother, Died 1/5/06 Son of Hameed Kamil, Age N/A. Died 1/5/06 Son of Rahim Ali Sudani, Age N/A. Died 1/5/06 Munah al-Hamdani, Age N/A. Died 12/17/05 Unidentified Son with Father. Died 12/9/05 3 Children of a dead couple. Died 12/8/05 Granddaughter of Kadhum Abid Jabir. Age N/A. Died 12/8/05 Grandson of Jabiha Jassem. Died 11/24/05 Son of Abu Omar, Age 10. Died 11/24/05 Son of Hoda Ali, Age 1-2?, Died 11/24/05 Russel Yasser, Age 11. Died 11/18/05 Ali Abdul Salam (or Salaam), Age 18. Died 11/18/05 Daughter of Dead Woman, Age N/A. Died 11/18/05 Daughter of a Dead Woman, Age 8. Died 11/12/05 Haider Mohammed, Age 18. Died 11/10/05 Wissam Ghannawi Karkhi, Age 15. Died 10/29/05 2 Sons of Haitham Akram. Ages N/A. Died 10/23/05 2 Children of Woman Killed. Died 10/8/05 Daughter of Nabiel Sharaf Aldeen, Age 2. Died 10/5/05 Daughter of Salima Juhaie, Age 15. Died 8/31/05 Son of Jamal al-Hakim, Age 12. Died 8/31/05 Sister of Nadia Arif. Age N/A. Died 8/31/05 Humam Najum, Age 15. Died 8/31/05 Daughter of Abdul Hussein Kadhim, Age 12. Died 8/31/05 Nephew of Jabbar Jassim. Age 8. Died 8/31/05 Duaa, Age 16. Died 8/31/05 Abbas. Age N/A. Died 8/31/05 Baby in Mother's Arms, Died 8/31/05 Baby in Mother's Arms. Died 8/31/05 Son of Mohammed Jafar. Died 8/31/05 Omar Muaid, Age 12. Died 8/27/05 Son of shop owner. Died 8/22/05 Daughter of Nasir Jabur. Died 8/20/05 2 Sons of Nasir Jabur. Died 8/20/05 Baby son of woman killed. Died 8/5/05 Son of Ibrahim Omar, Age 6. Died 8/4/05 Daughter of Ibrahim Omar. Age 12. Died 8/4/05 3 Children of Hussein Mosleh. Died 7/30/05 Son of Saheb Mahdi Ibrahim, Age 12. Died 7/16/05 Son of Gaafa Mohammed, Age 18. Died 7/16/05 Nephew of Qassem Hamza, Age 13. Died 7/16/05 Cousin of Jasim Hadi, Age N/A. Died 7/16/05 Nephew of Kadhem Aziz (Qusay?), Age 15. Died 7/16/05 Son of Mohsen Jassim, Age 18. Died 7/16/05 Ahmed Khalaf, Child. Died 7/13/05 Son of Fawzi Haloob Sahi, Age 17. Died 7/13/05 Abbas, Son of Qais. Age 6. Died 7/13/05 Ali, Son of Qais. Age 5. Died 7/13/05 Karrar. Age N/A. Died 7/13/05 Hamza Firas Khuzai, Age 11. Died 7/13/05 Nazreen. Age N/A. Died 7/13/05 Hassan Hashim. Age 11. Died 7/13/05 Amjad Kudeer, Age 13. Died 7/13/05 Ali, Brother of Abbas. Age 7. Died 7/13/05 Yousef Adel Saleem, Age 10. Died 7/13/05 Mohammed, Son of Karima Jameel Sabri. Age 8. Died 7/13/05 Ahmed Jassim, Son of Karima Jameel Sabri. Age 5. Died 7/13/05 Mohammed Hamed, Age 12. Died 7/13/05 Abbas, Brother of Ali. Age 9. Died 7/13/05 Son of Hana Ali. Age 11. Died 7/13/05 Alaa Mohammed, Age 13. Died 7/13/05 Mohammed Radhi. Child. Died 7/13/05 Relative of Dhiaa-Adnan Salah, Age 17. Died 7/10/05 3 Sons of Hussein al-Tarish. Died 7/10/05 Daughter of Hussein al-Tarish. Age 3. Died 7/10/05 Son of Hussein al-Tarish. Age 2. Died 7/10/05 2 Children of a Translator. Ages 5 and 2. Died 7/9/05. 2 Children of woman killed. Died 6/26/05 Laith Falah or Leith Hassan, Age 14. Died 6/23/05 Mohammed al-Issawi, Age 18. Died 6/22/05 Ulla Tahir, Age 9. 06/20/05 Athra Zughair, Age 12. Died 6/13/05 Mina Mohammed Abid, Age 8. Died 6/1/05 Sajjad Haitham, Age 10. Died 6/1/05 Sabaa Haitham, Age 12. Died 6/1/05 Son of Kanis Mohammed al-Janabi, Age 17. Died 5/17/05 Amir Ali Hamza, Age 8. Died 5/1/05 2 brothers, ages 12 and 15. Died 5/1/05 2 Young Brothers died 3/7/05 Karrar Khazal or Mohammed el-Fayeth, Age 3. Died 2/9/05 Son of Mithal al-Alusi. Age N/A. Died 2/8/05 Son of Sheik Mahmoud al-Madaen. Died 1/12/05 Child of Madiha Mahmud, Age 14. Died 12/1/04 Child of Madiha Mahmud, Age 12. Died 12/1/04 Child of Madiha Mahmud, Age 10. Died 12/1/04 Baby. 11/9/04. Ghaith Aboud, brother of baby in #93. Age 9. Died 11/9/04. Amorad, Age 4. Died 11/1/04 Ahmed Ismail, Age 15. Died 10/15/04 Ali Khasad. Age N/A. Died 10/11/04 Dhiya Hussein, Age N/A. Died 10/11/04 Jawad Hussein, Age N/A. Died 10/11/04 Omar Saleem or Al-Jabouri, Age 3. Died 10/4/04 Son of Abdel Ghani Mijbas. Teens. Died 9/29/04 2 Children of Mahmoud Zawbae. Died 9/25/04 Najwa Salman, Age 2. Died 8/23/04 Razzaq Salman, Age 11. Died 8/23/04 Qassim Hassan, Age 16. Died 8/18/04 Son of Ibrahim Sultan, Age N/A. Died 8/12/04 Rafid Georgis, Age 10. Died 8/1/04 Child of woman killed. Died 7/26/04 Son of Khaled Dawould. Died 7/25/04 2 sons of woman killed. Died 7/25/04 Nada, Daughter of Leila Zechi. Age 6. Died 7/22/04 Estrabraket, Daughter of Leila Zechi. Age 9. Died 7/22/04 Rani, Son of Samira Donia. Age 4. Died 7/9/04 Sami, Son of Samira Donia, Age 6. Died 7/9/04 Hussein Amer Ali Suleiman, Age 18. Died 7/6/04 Child of Yasser Abed. Died 7/5/04 Child of man killed. Died 7/1/04 Shilan, Daughter of Jalal Hazim Rashid, Age 3. Died 6/22/04 Samah Hussein. Child. Died 6/13/04. Ahmed Fadel, Age 18. Died 5/27/04 Ali Abbas al Nidawi, Age 13. Died 5/25/04 Hamza Rekaad, Age 6. Died 5/19/04 Ali Rekaad, Age 12. Died 5/19/04 Fatima Rekaad. Age 4. Died 5/19/04 Zahra Rekaad, Age 15. Died 5/19/04 Rabha Rekaad, Age 16. Died 5/19/04 Siham Rekaad, Age 18. Died 5/19/04 Kholood Talib, Baby. Died 5/19/04 Anood Talib, Age 2. Died 5/19/04 Anood Mohammad, Age 5. Died 5/19/04 Inad Mohammad, Age 6. Died 5/19/04 Wa'ad Ahmed, Baby. Died 5/19/04 Ra'id (or Raed) Ahmed, Age 2. Died 5/19/04 Raad Ahmed, Age 3. Died 5/19/04 Dahaam Rekaad, Age 17. Died 5/19/04 Daughter of Roukan Mughir. Age N/A. Died 5/14/04 Son of brother-in-law of Aziba al-Issa. Age 5. Died 5/6 or 7/04 Son of brother-in-law of Aziba al-Issa. Age 4. Died 5/6 or 5/7/2004 Daughter of Aziba al-Issa. Age 2. Died 5/6 or 5/7 of 2004. 2 sons of shop owner. Died 5/3/04 2 sons of woman killed. Both in teens. Died 4/15/04 Nazar Allawi Mahedi, Age 16. Died approximately 4/5/04 Daughter of Hamid Eisawy. Age N/A. Died approximately 4/5/04 Sejad, Nephew of Nazar. Age 1. Died approximately 4/5/04 Asmaa Almwaan, Age 1. Died approximately 4/5/04 Brother of Saad. Age 13. Died approximately 4/5/04 Mustafa Alawi, Child. Died approximately 4/5/04 Son of Umm Khaled, Age 15. Died approximately 4/5/04 Thaer Ahmed, Age 18. Died approximately 4/5/04 Wisam Hussain, Age 16. Died approximately 4/5/04 3 siblings of Haider el-Enezi, Died approximately 4/5/04 4 children of brother of survivor. Died approximately 4/5/04 2 children of survivor of bombing. Died approximately 4/5/04 2 children of Sheikh Kamal Shakir al Nazal. Died approximately 4/5/04 Niece of Haji Abbas. Child. Died approximately 4/5/04 Saja Mohammed, Age 11. Died approximately 4/5/04 Amal Mohammed, Age 5. Died approximately 4/5/04 Young Brother of Gofran Mohammed. Child. Died around 4/5/04 Mohammad Abdel-Rahman, Age 16. Died around 4/5/04 Brother and sister, Ages 9 and 16. Died in bombing around 4/5/04 Abdel Samad Tikriti, Age 3. Died in bombing around 4/5/04 Rosheen, Age 14. Died 3/8/04 Rangin Hama Ghareeb, Age 17. Died 3/8/04 Daughter of Selwan Abdelghani Medhi al-Niemi, Age 4. Died 3/5/04 Mustafa Mohammed Saleh, Age 7. Died 2/16/04 Ali Bakr. Age 9. Died 2/10/04 Bassam Sami Awwad, Age 9. Died 2/3/04 Haidar Khodayr, Age 15. Died 1/16/04 Mustafa Jamal Shaikly, Age 10. Died 1/12/04 Son of Ibrahim Alawi Ahmad Ali al-Amiri, Age 9. Died 1/3/04 Ghanem Kaghan Gatteh al-Roaimi, Age 17. Died 1/1 or 1/2/04 Ali Bassil Qassim, Age 8. 12/31/03 Son of Damiyah Abbas. Age 5. Died 12/20/03 Hamid Ali, Age 12. Died 11/30/03 Ibtihal Abdul-Rihman, Age 10. Died 11/22/03 Nozad Ahmed, Age 16. Died 11/20/03 Akil Hussain Naim, Age 11. Died 11/17/03 Hussein Wahid, Age 12. Died 11/12/03 Wahid al-Jumaidy, Age 18. Died 11/11/03 Khalid Majeed Khalid al-Jumaidy, Age 10. Died 11/11/03. Omar Ahmed, Age 13. Died 10/27/03 Daughter of Shamar, Age 1. Died 10/27/03 Doniya, Daughter of Hamid Abbas. Age 16. Died 10/27/03 Ayat Jawrani, Age 5. Died 10/24/05 Jihan Omran, Age 4. Died 10/16/03 Dhiya Khalaf, Age 16. Died 10/10/03 Husayn Dakhil Ahmad, Age 10. Died 9/29/03 Zaid Ali Kadem Hamza, Age 1. Died 9/26/03 Dureid Hassan Alwan, Age 18. Died 9/26/03 Mohammed Baaker Ali Kadem, Age 2. Died 9/26/03 Sufyan Daoud al-Kubaisi, Age 14. Died 9/17/03 Omar Saad Jassem, Age 13. Died 9/4/03 Farah Fahdil, Age 18. Died 9/1/03 Hanan Saleh Maltrud, Age 8. Died 8/21/03 Mirvet?, Age 8. Died 8/8/03. Olaa?, Age 17. Died 8/8/03 Mhmed Hamed Abd Ala, Age 8. Died 7/6/03 Hadeia Kowaitaa Jaber, Age 16. Died 7/3/03 Salem Mahdey Jaber, Age 7. Died 7/2/03 Mustafa Hussein (Saddam's grandson), Age 14. Died 7/22/03 Muhammad, Age 11. Died 6/28/03 Muhammad Subhi Hassan al-Qubaisi, Age 11. Died 6/27/03 Wisam Naser Aazeb, Age 13. Died 6/26/03 Raad Woaier Khadem, Age 14. Died 6/26/03 Husien Aateia Fauddy, Age 12. Died 6/25/03 Maha Khalil, Age 1. Died 6/20/03 Hashim Mohammed Ahmi, Age 15. Died arond 6/8/03 Karaar Ali Mohamed, Age 12. Died 6/5/03. Imaan Zowaer Oklaa, Age 7. Died 6/4/03 Yosif Kasem Ketaan, Age 10. Died 6/4/03 Ahmed Hamid al-Rafaai, Age 13. Died 5/26/03 Hussien Nasser Khalaf, Age 8. Died 5/13/03 Alla Kazem Jar Allah, Age 15. Died 5/13/03 Nadhem Abdullah al-Saqer, Age 18. Died 5/11/03 Amar Mosa Abd Kat, Age 16. Died 5/7/03 Salib Saadon Salih Al-Amarey, Age 16. Died 5/5/03 Maitham Haseeb Jasem, Age 3. Died 5/4/03 Mohsen Basem Naji, Age 8 Months, Died 5/4/03 Mustafa Ghanem Johe, Age 6 Months, Died 5/4/03 Amged Nama Abd Alamer Alkshoan, Age 13. Died 5/3/03 Zey Alfoqar Omran, Age 8. Died 5/2/03 Azez Saad Ehea Alghore, Age 16. Died 4/30/03 Heder Hasan Hmran Almoswe, Age 18. Died 4/30/03 Samea Raad Hmod Almoswe, Age 3. Died 4/30/03 Gasen Mhmed Hmod Gmrat Almoswe, Age 4. Died 4/30/03 Aeat Hmed Hade Unes, Age 8. Died 4/30/03 Krar Heder Hasan Hmran Almoswe, Age 10. Died 4/30/03 Mrttha Hmed Hade Unes, Age 10. 4/30/03 Frhan Hmod Hmand Almoswe, Age 12. Died 4/30/03 Bnet Hmed Hade Unes, Age 2 Months, Died 4/30/03 Krar Malk Hlefe Almlahe, Age 13. Died 4/29/03 Bashar Braim Omran, Age 14. Died 4/29/03 Resel Mohamad Rathe Al-Ardawy, Age 4. Died 4/28/03 Mohammed Taber Ali, Age 5. Died 4/28/03 Hussein Rashid, Age 18. Died 4/28/03 Lamiya Ali, Age 6. Died 4/26/03 Dana Ali, Age 8. Died 4/26/03 3 sons of Tamir Kazal. Teens. Died 4/26/03. Ali Hade Blkan, Age 13. Died 4/20/03 Ahmed Amaar Abed, Age 2. Died 4/19/03 2 Friends of Ali Mahdi Kathum, Children. Died 4/19/03 1 Cousin of Ali Mahdi Kathum, Child. Died 4/19/03. Zeen Al-Aabdeen Kareem. Age 6. Died 4/18/03 Abaas Gaseem Mutaar Al-Zergawy, Age 11. Died 4/18/03 Nathem Mhmed Mtar Al-Zergawy. Age 12. Died 4/18/03 Zenab Kalef Gasem Alahmad, Age 14. Died 4/17/03 Akel Abd Alrtha Jber Ali Alberthale, Age 15. Died 4/17/03 Hashem Glel Mklf, Age 17, Died 4/17/03 Alaa Muneer Jabaar, Age 4. Died 4/17/03 Theaa Smer Gbar Mged, Age 5. Died 4/17/03 Mhmad Krem Katea Shmke, Age 14. Died 4/17/03 Zenab Gasem Same, Age 9. Died 4/16/03 Ahmed Adnan Khalaf, Age 18. Died 4/16/03 Saber Abas Gabir Almgtwne, Age 14. Died 4/15/03 Mohamad Abas Abd Ali Rahan, Age 4. Died 4/15/03 Nora Dakel Lfta Alfad, Age 6. Died 4/15/03 Slema Fwad Kzer, Age 8. Died 4/15/03 Zead Kamel Atea, Age 17. Died 4/14/03 Radhy Khadem Ismaeel, Age 11. Died 4/14/03 Aaysa Yahyaa Ali, Age 12. Died 4/14/03 Ali Juwad Khadem, Age 18. Died 4/14/03 Zhraa Ahmed Hdkan Fhd Alsaode, Age 6. Died 4/13/03 Mareej Ali Saddam, Age 7. Died 4/13/03 Murtaza Abbas Saddam. Age 7.Died 4/13/03 Hassan Ali Saddam, Age 8. Died 4/13/03 Rswl Ahmed Hdkan Fhd Alsaode, Age 9. Died 4/13/03 Hussien Ali Saddam, Age 12. Died 4/13/03 Ali Mhmed Gasem Almoswe, Age 12. Died 4/13/03 Ali Mohamed Jasem, Age 13. Died 4/13/03 Ali Shhab Ahmed Alnaeme,.Age 18. Died 4/12/03 Hagert Abd Alabas Abd Alrzak Abod, Age 6. Died 4/12/03 Aleaa Saad Abd Alrzak, Age 10. Died 4/12/03 Hawakaar Razkaar Rafeeq, Age 11. Died 4/1203 Aameer Hady Majeed Haleky, Age 16. Died 4/12/03 Ahmed Naa'ma Mahdi, Age 11. Died 4/11/03 Horas Gehad Gwameer, Age 13. Died 4/11/03 Yousef Umar Majeed, Age 16. Died 4/1103 Srook Adnaan Saeed Muhamed, Age 17. Died 4/11/03 Unidentified brother of injured child, teens. Died 4/11/03 Abed Alkareem Tareq, Age 14. Died 4/10/03 Ali Hussain Majeed, Age 5. Died 4/10/03 Atbaak Abed Al-Husien Jabaar, Age 6. Died 4/10/03 Abrrar Abdalla Abed Al-Wahed, Age 7. Died 4/10/03 Ali Naser Al-Deen Armash, Age 7. Died 4/10/03 Abaas Abed Al-Husien Jabaar, Age 9. Died 4/10/03 Ahmed Naser Al-Deen Armash, Age 9. Died 4/10/03 Haider Saddam, Age 9. Died 4/10/03 Rosol Naser Al-Deen, Age 11. Died 4/10/03 Hebaa Abed Al-Husien Jabaar, Age 13. Died 4/10/03 Israa Abed Al-Husien Jabaar, Age 15. Died 4/10/03 Mes Gasem Ehea Alane, Age 15. Died 4/9/03 Ikbal Hussien Gameel, Age 2. Died 4/9/03 Hussin Ali Hassen Hameed, Age 3. Died 4/9/03 Husien Ali Hasun, Age 5. Died 4/9/03 Mstfa Saad Aldleme, Age 6. Died 4/9/03 Amer Magd Kasem Rheb Altmeme, Age 7. Died 4/9/03 Amjed Ayad Maryash, Age 7. Died 4/9/03 Rhem Aaber Hbl Wheg, Age 7. Died 4/9/03 Hawaa Abed Alqahar, Age 10. Died 4/9/03 Sameia Farhan Aatheir, Age 11. Died 4/9/03 Ali Odaa Moshatat, Age 11. Died 4/9/03 Maysaa Hussien Jameel, Age 12. Died 4/9/03 Zen Al-Aabdeen Abed Al-Ameer, Age 14. Died 4/9/03 Fatmaa Hasun Aboody, Age 15. Died 4/9/03 Abas Jaber, Age 17. Died 4/9/03 Jasim Mohamad Ahmed Al-Samirraee, Age 18. Died 4/9/03 Mohammed el-Fayeth, Age 3. Died 4/9/03 Nora, Cousin of Haithem Tamimi, Age 9. Died 4/9/03 Haithem Tamimi, Age 7. Died 4/9/03 Abu Salam Abdul Gafur, Age 16. Died 4/9/03 Ali Ramzi, Age 10. Died 4/9/03 Jasim Mohammed Omar, Age 12. Died 4/9/03 Hansa Mohammad Omar, Age 6. Died 4/9/03 Mustafa Saadoon Abed, Age 15. Died 4/8/03 Magd Aref Ltef Almoswe, Age 16. Died 4/8/03 Karrar Ali Hasan, Age 8. Died 4/8/03 Braa Hasan Ali Alamre, Age 18. Died 4/7/03 Heder Ali Rsker Alamde, Age 18. Died 4/7/03 Sara Saed Abd Saed, Age 14. Died 4/7/03 Krar Same Rzak Abd Alamer, Age 14. Died 4/7/03 Sef Saed Abd Saed, Age 14. Died 4/7/03 Wlaa Ali Hirat, Age 15. Died 4/7/03 Bilal Jamal Nasier, Age 16. Died 4/7/03 Heder Klel Asmaael, Age 17. Died 4/7/03 Slam Hirat Abad, Age 17. Died 4/7/03 Mahdi Ahmed Mahdi Alanze, Age 1. Died 4/7/03 Hasan Heder Saed, Age 2. Died 4/7/03 Mutther Heder Saed, Age 2. Died 4/7/03 Raafet Sami Hirat, Age 3. Died 4/7/03 Zayneb Mosleh Ali, Age 3. Died 4/7/03 Zina Ali Hirat, Age 3. Died 4/7/03 Abed Ala Raja'a Abed, Age 3. Died 4/7/03 Lena Ali Hirat, Age 5. Died 4/7/03 Sgad Heder Saed, Age 5. Died 4/7/03 Maher Sami Hirat, Age 6. Died 4/7/03 Mream Saed Abd Saed, Age 7. Died 4/7/03 Hashem Ali Hirat, Age 9. Died 4/7/03 Muhamed Ibraheem Mezr Salman Alsheemary, Age 9. Died 4/7/03 Alaa Ali Hirat, Age 10. Died 4/7/03 Hager Saed Abd Saed, Age 10. Died 4/7/03 Mream Abd Almseh, Age 10. Died 4/7/03 Hsen Ali Hirat, Age 12. Died 4/7/03 Aamena Khalaf Radhy, Age 14. Died 4/7/03 Ameer Raja Abed, Age 14. Died 4/7/03 Muhamed Abdul Gafoor, Age 16. Died 4/7/03 Ali Kazem Aumraan Alkafagi, Age 17. Died 4/7/03 Mohamed Mezher Aamer, Age 18. Died 4/7/03 Omar Sabah Ibraheem Al-Zobaidy, Age 18. Died 4/7/03 Teen in family of Saler Hamzi Ali Moussawi, Age 16. Died 4/7/03 Areej Saeed Abas, Age 14. Died 4/6/03 Mauraa Hamiel Abdullab, Age 14. Died 4/6/03 Hareth Ahmed Abas, Age 14. Died 4/6/03 Smaa Hamed Abd Ala, Age 15. Died 4/6/03 Duaa Hamid Abaallab, Age 16. Died 4/6/03 Heder Ahmed Abas Ahmed Hasan, Age 16. Died 4/6/03 Raad Saed Abas Ahmed, Age 16. Died 4/6/03 Ahmad Kazual Kathom Al-Ardawy, Age 18. Died 4/6/03 Maitham Thare Madlol Al-Hawairawey, Age 18. Died 4/6/03 Zhraa Abd Gasem, Age 5. Died 4/6/03 Neemah Juadd Kazem, Age 5. Died 4/6/03 Sef Mhmod Ali Hmade, Age 7. Died 4/6/03 Mhmed Saed Abas Ahmed, Age 8. Died 4/6/03 Mhmod Mhmod Ali Hmade, Age 9. Died 4/6/03 Taha Saeed Abas, Age 9. Died 4/6/03 Mustafa Hamid Abdullah, Age 10. Died 4/6/03 Riham Saeed Abas, Age 10. Died 4/6/03 Yuseef Kaseem Ketaan Al-Maksosy, Age 10. Died 4/6/03 Zead Hmed Hmd Mbark, Age 10. Died 4/6/03 Nor Mhmod Ali Hmade, Age 11. Died 4/6/03 Sara Krem Abas Naser, Age 11. Died 4/6/03 Rsel Saed Abas Ahmed Hsen, Age 12. Died 4/6/03 Ali Abd Alrzak Mfte, Age 12. Died 4/6/03 Kfraa Hamed Abd Ala, Age 13. Died 4/6/03 Mustafa Adel Ali, Age 16. Died 4/6/03 Mohamad Marzuk Farhan Al-Ajme, Age 6 Months. Died 4/6/03 Duaa Raheem, Age 6. Died 4/6/03 Amged Abd Alhmed Gwad Al Msafer, Age 15. Died 4/5/03 Lela Nama Mke, Age 2. Died 4/5/03 Amar Mohamed, Age 3. Died 4/5/03 Hsen Abas Kathem Alhsebe, Age 4. Died 4/5/03 Asmaael Ohab Asmaael, Age 5. Died 4/5/03 Mstfa Naem Mhmed Slman, Age 6. Died 4/5/03 Saif Saad, Age 6. Died 4/5/03 Mradi Abas Kathem Alhsebe, Age 7. Died 4/5/03 Sgad Hsen Usef, Age 7. Died 4/5/03 Antsar Ahsan Gasem Alkwaz, Age 11. Died 4/5/03 Mohamad Salih Mohamad Musa Al-Saidia, Age 11. Died 4/5/03 Hassan Ayad Abed Alhussein, Age 13. Died 4/5/03 Mustafa Akram, Age 13. Died 4/5/03 Ftom Mtsher Shmke Gber, Age 18. Died 4/5/03 Nethem Hbeb Gasem Alsaade, Age 4 Months. Died 4/5/03 3 Children of Mahmoud Ali Hamadi. All under 11. Died 4/5/03 Noor Elhuda Saad, Infant. Died 4/5/03 Ammar Muhammed, Age 1. Died 4/5/03 Hassan Iyad, Age 10. Died 4/5/03 Zain El Abideen Akrem, Age 18. Died 4/5/03 Mustafa Akram, Age 13. Died 4/5/03 Zeena Akram, Age 12. Died 4/5/03 Yosef Saber Hatihut Al-Jashamy, Age 15. Died 4/4/03 Heder Ali Abrahem, Age 1. Died 4/4/03 Easer Farwk Fwad Alkfage, Age 2. Died 4/4/03 Warda Haidr Hassan, Age 6. Died 4/4/03 Samear Salmaan Aazara, Age 7. Died 4/4/03 Fatma Slman Kzara, Age 10. Died 4/4/03 Sha Krem Kase Abd Alshmere, Age 11. Died 4/4/03 Rasool Mohamed Husien, Age 12. Died 4/4/03 Amar Mohamad Ali Hussen Fatih Alah, Age 14. Died 4/3/03 Alaa Jafaat Abd Ali Ajme Al-Hasnawy, Age 18. Died 4/3/03 Mrem Adel Awda Alhmrany, Age 5. Died 4/3/03 Akel Mahdi Alkfage, Age 7. Died 4/3/03 Saadia Ali Thabit, Age 9. Died 4/3/03 Hamzi Ammar Thabit, Age 12. Died 4/3/03 Fadea Adel Awda Alhmrany, Age 13. Died 4/3/03 Dkl Lfta Aldame, Age 13. Died 4/3/03 Amiar Ahmed Hussin, Age 17. Died 4/3/03 Sfaa Bshar Kfef Alftlawe, Age 16. Died 4/2/03 Melad Fathel Gbar, Age 18. Died 4/2/03 Mhmed Adel Abas Alashbal, Age 2. Died 4/2/03 Zahraa Mohamed Munear, Age 6. Died 4/2/03 Akram Kathom Jawad Kathom Abass, Age 7. Died 4/2/03 Nagaam Abaas Nahi, Age 8. Died 4/2/03 Ali Husien Nahi, Age 9. Died 4/2/03 Mhmed Ali Kathem Hmde Alhasanawe, Age 9. Died 4/2/03 Akram Abaas Nahi, Age 10. Died 4/2/03 Mhmed Fahem Kamel Gwad, Age 11. Died 4/2/03 Amged Sabre Mahdi Alzbade, Age 16. Died 4/1/03 Maitham Thare Madlol Al-Sheblawy, Age 16. Died 4/1/03 Zoher Dakhel Lafta Al-Daamy, Age 3. Died 4/1/03 Hba Shhab Ahmed Alflahe, Age 4. Died 4/1/03 Mhmod Abhem Hashem Alnaeme, Age 5. Died 4/1/03 Mastafa Mhmed Kathem Aliseny, Age 8. Died 4/1/03 Ali Ehea Knesh, Age 11. Died 4/1/03 Heal Rashed Shlaka Alabraheme, Age 12. Died 4/1/03 Naseer Naoom Salmaan, Age 14. Died 4/1/03 Dhaher Ibraheem Abaas, Age 18. Died 4/1/03 Faris Raheem Salmaan, Age 18. Died 4/1/03 Hasem Salm Hewan Algabwe, Age 18. Died 4/1/03 Muhsen Numan Muhsen Al-Ardawy, Age 1 Month. Died 4/1/03 Fatma Hsen Klf Dawd Alhmdawe, Age 15. Died 3/31/03 Zena Abd Alhsen Rked Alkfage, Age 16. Died 3/31/03 Asad Shed Alhade Hnon Krem Alname, Age 16. Died 3/31/03 Mhmed Shafe Laebe Aesa Alasde, Age 17. Died 3/31/03 Akbal Ali Hsen, Age 18. Died 3/31/03 Mrttha Wathek Gaseb, Age 4. Died 3/31/03 Karrar Haider Hamza, Age 4 1/2, Died 3/31/03 Ahmed Abd Alhsen Sheh Altmeme, Age 7. Died 3/31/03 Mutser Wathek Gaseb Alale, Age 7. Died 3/31/03 Shfaa Baker Kzaal Alkfage, Age 9. Died 3/31/03 Amer Dakel Kzaal Alkfage, Age 9. Died 3/31/03 Hasan Fethel Kret Mhnd, Age 9. Died 3/31/03 Sara Baker Kzaal Alkfage, Age 10. Died 3/31/03 Hnan Hasan Kaker, Age 11. Died 3/31/03 Faez Kayes Hamza, Age 11. Died 3/31/03 Naseer Naoom Salmaan, Age 11. Died 3/31/03 Mostafa Ahmed Saleh, Age 12. Died 3/31/03 Mrtha Mhmed Kzal Alkfage, Age 12. Died 3/31/03 Mrttha Abd Alhade Hnon Alshame, Age 12. Died 3/31/03 Usef Saad Ehea Algbore, Age 12. Died 3/31/03 Kfran Mhmed Mhmed Kzaal Alkfage, Age 13. Died 3/31/03 Mahmood Subhey Hamzaa, Age 17. Died 3/31/03 6 Children of Razak al-Kazem al-Khafaji. Died 3/31/03 2 Nieces (ages 12,15), 1 Son (age 3), 2 Daughters (ages 2 and 5) of Bakhat Hassan, Age 15. Died 3/31/03 Knsaa Hamed Mshkor, Age 14. Died 3/30/03 Aenas Hamed Mshkor, Age 16. Died 3/30/03 Ali Abd Hamod, Age 17. Died 3/30/03 Amgad Saberi Thaleh, Age 17. Died 3/30/03 Nathem Hamed Mshkwol, Age 1 1/2. Died 3/30/03 Hanan Trky Aoda, Age 3. Died 3/30/03 Abd Ala Hsen Lelo, Age 4. Died 3/30/03 Nor Hamed Mshkwol, Age 5. Died 3/30/03 Zenab Kasem Fathel, Age 8. Died 3/30/03 Karar Hussein Mohammed, Age 8. Died 3/30/03 Shtha Mke Naem, Age 9. Died 3/30/03 Saab Kasem Fathel, Age 9. Died 3/30/03 Ali Mhmod Skeor, Age 10. Died 3/30/03 Arkan Taef Azez Alnkeke, Age 12. Died 3/30/03 Methem Alhsen Kshkwl Albsre, Age 12. Died 3/30/03 Wmeth Kasem Fathel, Age 13. Died 3/30/03 Nora Sabah Gadan, Age 14. Died 3/30/03 Ali Sabah Eadan (or Gadan), Age 4. Died 3/30/03 Malek Sabah Eadan (or Gadan), Age 7. Died 3/30/03 Husham Sabah Eadan (or Gadan), Age 10. Died 3/30/03 Abbas Esmaeel Abbas, Age 7. Died 3/30/03 Abeer Taha Abbas, Age 9. Died 3/30/03 Muhammed Taha Abbas, Age 12. Died 3/30/03 Ahmed Alawe Mhmed Shhab Alfrage, Age 17. Died 3/29/03 Ali Kalb Gaeth Almeale, Age 18. Died 3/29/03 Murtadhaa Aayad Taleb, Age 2. Died 3/29/03 Fatmaa Hamzaa Taleb, Age 6. Died 3/29/03 Nawraas Hasun Akrook, Age 7. Died 3/29/03 Taher Adel Mhmed Abd Ala Alkrsan, Age 9. Died 3/29/03 Husien Hamzaa Taleb, Age 11. Died 3/29/03 Haider Husien Ali, Age 12. Died 3/29/03 Mussa Hasun Akrook, Age 12. Died 3/29/03 Nazar Hamzaa Taleb, Age 12. Died 3/29/03 Kawthaar Hasun Aakrook, Age 14. Died 3/29/03 Atheraa Mohamed Ali, Age 15. Died 3/29/03 Hasanean Tareq Saleem, Age 15. Died 3/29/03 Rawaa Hussain Ali, Age 16. Died 3/29/03 Ali Hoas, Age 17. Died 3/29/03 Rasha Taleb Hamaad, Age 18. Died 3/29/03 Mazen Mahdey Mohamed, Age 18. Died 3/29/03 Tabarek Hamzaa Taleb, Age 4 Months. Died 3/29/03 Shaza Abed Alkhaleq, Age 17. Died 3/28/03 Mhmed Abd Alkrem Hswn Gasem Alkese, Age 17. Died 3/28/03 Easer Ahmed Mhmed Alsaade, Age 18. Died 3/28/03 Wsam Mhmed Akar Abod Alnsar, Age 18. Died 3/28/03 Haider Ali Khelan, Age 3. Died 3/28/03 Heder Gwad Shrge Alarthe, Age 3. Died 3/28/03 Mstfa Hasan Twfek, Age 3. Died 3/28/03 Aeman Fathel Alialkabe, Age 6. Died 3/28/03 Bnen Hsen Gasem Alkefake, Age 6. Died 3/28/03 Khtan Nage Adnan, Age 6. Died 3/28/03 Asraa Mtlob Gasm Aljore, Age 7. Died 3/28/03 Asraa Thaaer Abed Alwahed, Age 7. Died 3/28/03 Amjed Thamer Abed Al-Wahed, Age 7. Died 3/28/03 Mstfa Jlel Salm Dhsh Alkerane, Age 7. Died 3/28/03 Ahmed Glel Salm Dhsh Algorane, Age 8. Died 3/28/03 Zahraa Abed Kasem, Age 9. Died 3/28/03 Abed Alla Haythem Laazem, Age 9. Died 3/28/03 Karar Saleh Ali, Age 9. Died 3/28/03 Karrar Salih Ali Almosany, Age 9. Died 3/28/03 Marwa Trky Kther, Age 10. Died 3/28/03 Alaa Hasan Twfek, Age 10. Died 3/28/03 Ali Moslem Abed Al-Meer, Age 10. Died 3/28/03 Mohammed Abed Al-Kareem, Age 10. Died 3/28/03 Sher Glel Salm Dhsh Algorane, Age 11. Died 3/28/03 Mhmed Hsen Gasem Alkefake, Age 11. Died 3/28/03 Ali Frek Kamel Nage Almoswe, Age 12. Died 3/28/03 Easer Ahmed Mahdi Alabede, Age 12. Died 3/28/03 Ali Fareeq Kamel Almosawy, Age 13. Died 3/28/03 Ali Fathel Ali Alkabe, Age 13. Died 3/28/03 Krem Mhmed Fathel Hasan Alsaade, Age 13. Died 3/28/03 Muaatez Raad, Age 13. Died 3/28/03 Alaa Hade Bkan Algmelea, Age 14. Died 3/28/03 Hse Rahe Hasan, Age 14. Died 3/28/03 Marwan Hussain, Age 14. Died 3/28/03 Marwan Hussan Mnaty Albahadily, Age 14. Died 3/28/03 Ahmed Kale Jlob Dle Alabode, Age 16. Died 3/28/03 Akeel Moslem Abed Al-Meer, Age 16. Died 3/28/03 Ahmd Mahdi Abd Alrhem Alazawe, Age 17. Died 3/28/03 Easer Fathel Hbeb Algmale, Age 17. Died 3/28/03 Raja Maan Sharjee, Age 18. Died 3/28/03 Shaza Abed Alkhalk, Age 18. Died 3/28/03 Ahmed Abd Gasem Alkefake, Age 18. Died 3/28/03 Rkea Hmza Mnshad Alhgebe, Age 8 Months. Died 3/28/03 Ali Talb Gwad Abas, Age 8 Months. Died 3/28/03 Mstfa Alaa Gasem Algmale, Age 11 Months. Died 3/28/03 Sister of Ali Abed Qassem, Age 9. Died 3/28/03 Mohammed Jassim, Age 12. Died 3/28/03 Hussein Jassim, Age 18. Died 3/28/03 Ahmed Sadek Abd Alhsen, Age 14. Died 3/27/03 Ali Talb Abod, Age 14. Died 3/27/03 Mrttha Adel Mahdi Alaskrat, Age 2. Died 3/27/03 Alk Mhmed Hgem Alarean, Age 4. Died 3/27/03 Mhmed Abd Alhsen Easen, Age 5. Died 3/27/03 Mksm Nthem Abd Alrzalk Hsen, Age 5. Died 3/27/03 Hwraa Hasan Easen, Age 7. Died 3/27/03 Shhed Kne Abd Alhasan Alkrkele, Age 7. Died 3/27/03 Gead Hasan Gwad Alaskrat, Age 7. Died 3/27/03 Yosef Mezher Musa Al-Ardawy, Age 7. Died 3/27/03 Shhed Kne Abd Alhasan, Age 8. Died 3/27/03 Rahman Abas, Age 9. Died 3/27/03 Fatma Sbah Hashm, Age 12. Died 3/27/03 Raad Azez Mhmed Akzale, Age 12. Died 3/27/03 Siam Klel Kreb, Age 12, Died 3/27/03 Gazia Hassani Ali, Age 18. Died 3/27/03 Valentina Yonas, Age 2. Died 3/27/03 Lineaa Azez Hashem, Age 15. Died 3/26/03 Shaaker Jabaar Kareem, Age 16. Died 3/26/03 Akel Slem Abd Zed Algafre, Age 16. Died 3/26/03 Theaa Gbar Kreg, Age 17. Died 3/26/03 Ahmed Khtan Mhmed Alarste, Age 18. Died 3/26/03 Tmara Mahdi Srhan Alankome, Age 1. Died 3/26/03 Mhmed Fleh Mhasan Alshwele, Age 1. Died 3/26/03 Fatma Mged Mgde, Age 2. Died 3/26/03 Ftema Amged Hmada, Age 2. Died 3/26/03 Mohamed Aalawi Kadem Hamza, Age 2. Died 3/26/03 Mohamed Ali Kadem Hamzaa, Age 2. Died 3/26/03 Tkea Hnmed Ghed Fthan, Age 3. Died 3/26/03 Fatma Aesa Atea Albsare, Age 4. Died 3/26/03 Hsen Fleh Mhsen Brea Alshwele, Age 4. Died 3/26/03 Mhmed Flah Kathem Htab Altae, Age 5. Died 3/26/03 Muktada Abas Nahey, Age 5. Died 3/26/03 Russel Hamza Taleb, Age 6. Died 3/26/03 Ahmad Mohamad Amwre Awaynat, Age 6. Died 3/26/03 Fazeel Yakoob Yuseef Al Sadoon, Age 6. Died 3/26/03 Zhraa Hsen Mften Alhasanawe, Age 7. Died 3/26/03 Sbah Azez Hashem Mhmed Alkzale, Age 7. Died 3/26/03 Meth Gbar Kreg, Age 9. Died 3/26/03 Smer Eakwb Usef Alsadwn, Age 10. Died 3/26/03 Zenab Uakwb Usef Alsadwn, Age 13. Died 3/26/03 Hsen Abwd Mhasan Algeome, Age 15. Died 3/26/03 Rkea Hmza Mnshad Alhgebe, Age 11 Months. Died 3/26/03 Fatma Khalel, Age 9 Months. Died 3/26/03 Fatma Mohdi Hashosh, Age 14. Died 3/25/03 Athraa Salm Abd Alglel, Age 17. Died 3/25/03 Mrwa Klel Slman, Age 17. Died 3/25/03 Bnder Kathem Hashm Alzhere, Age 17. Died 3/25/03 Reath Gbar Sbke, Age 1. Died 3/25/03 Thha Heder Slman Abed, Age 3. Died 3/25/03 Zhraa Dham Kasem Fleh, Age 3. Died 3/25/03 Mhmed Kathem Abd Hashem, Age 4. Died 3/25/03 Ashref Katjhem Gasem, Age 5. Died 3/25/03 Wrda Kald Uones Alzbde, Age 5. Died 3/25/03 Noora Fatah Ismael, Age 5. Died 3/25/03 Sajad Jasem, Age 5. Died 3/25/03 Hethem Saber Hmode Alkzale, Age 6. Died 3/25/03 Hned Taha Naser Albdre, Age 6. Died 3/25/03 Mhmed Dham Kasem, Age 6. Died 3/25/03 Shed Agel Anber Alabade, Age 6. Died 3/25/03 Hnen Kald Uones Alzbde, Age 7. Died 3/25/03 Zaineb Fadel Sabaah, Age 7. Died 3/25/03 Zhra Talad Kder Hmod, Age 7. Died 3/25/03 Ali Mahdi Hashosh, Age 7. Died 3/25/03 Ehea Ali Abrahem, Age 7. Died 3/25/03 Tho Alfkar Gbar Hade Amgtwme, Age 7. Died 3/25/03 Donia Fatah Esmaail, Age 8. Died 3/25/03 Mhmed Taha Naser Albdre, Age 8. Died 3/25/03 Hder Kald Uones Alzbde, Age 9. Died 3/25/03 Mrwa Dham Kasem, Age 9. Died 3/25/03 Ramlah Rashid Ahmad, Age 9. Died 3/25/03 Tho Alfkar Shaker Gaber Aljbore, Age 9. Died 3/25/03 Sfaa Nsar Gabr, Age 10. Died 3/25/03 Ali Jasem, Age 10. Died 3/25/03 Asad Abd Alrswl, Age 10. Died 3/25/03 Hnd Klel Uones Alzbde, Age 11. Died 3/25/03 Mrwa Kreb Faker Alanabe, Age 11. Died 3/25/03 Abas Rker Ali, Age 11. Died 3/25/03 Abas Zker Ali Thheb Al Btwel, Age 11. Died 3/25/03 Alham Kald Uones Alzbde, Age 12. Died 3/25/03 Heam Hade Abas Altmeme, Age 12. Died 3/25/03 Khair Allah Abdullah, Age 12. Died 3/25/03 Mrwan Taher Naser Almalke, Age 12. Died 3/25/03 Suhaad Husien Obeed, Age 13. Died 3/25/03 Ahmad Ali Kazem, Age 13. Died 3/25/03 Heder Mhmed Easer, Age 13. Died 3/25/03 Fatma Kathem, Age 14. Died 3/25/03 Mnarklel Uones Alzbde, Age 14. Died 3/25/03 Abas Kathem Atheb, Age 14. Died 3/25/03 Hsen Abd Alkathem Mhasan Almgtwme, Age 14. Died 3/25/03 Rhem Twfek Srhan Alaeode, Age 14. Died 3/25/03 Abas Kathem Atheb, Age 16. Died 3/25/03 Marwah Khalel Salman, Age 17. Died 3/25/03 Zaher Sabeh Sultan, Age 17. Died 3/25/03 Ali Talb Sala, Age 18. Died 3/25/03 Zmen Alabden Klel Thaef, Age 8 Months. Died 3/25/03 Yasser Farouq Foaad, Age 9 Months. Died 3/25/03 Zuhair Alali Hussien, Age 9 Months. Died 3/25/03 Slam Hade Kthban, Age 14. Died 3/24/03 Amen Abd Shmke, Age 18. Died 3/24/03 Kfran Alaa Krem, Age 4. Died 3/24/03 Ream Abd Alslam Shnn, Age 4. Died 3/24/03 Ahmed Saber Salih, Age 5. Died 3/24/03 Gmal Ktran Abrahem Alzergawe, Age 6. Died 3/24/03 Msafer Adnan Gaber Alaskre, Age 6. Died 3/24/03 Gmal Atran Abrahem, Age 8. Died 3/24/03 Hsen Hashem Bkga, Age 8. Died 3/24/03 Sakrah Kasem, Age 8. Died 3/24/03 Afrah Hashem Bkma, Age 9. Died 3/24/03 Ahmed Rhem Kathem, Age 9. Died 3/24/03 Hsen Zore Agel, Age 9. Died 3/24/03 Mustafa Abed Alameera, Age 9. Died 3/24/03 Rhman Shref Shmke, Age 9. Died 3/24/03 Maha Salem Muhamed, Age 10. Died 3/24/03 Hasan Kalb Thgel, Age 10. Died 3/24/03 Krar Hade Kthban, Age 10. Died 3/24/03 Nsera Shref Shmke, Age 12. Died 3/24/03 Hussien Kareem Ayed, Age 12. Died 3/24/03 Mhmed Abd Shnawa, Age 13. Died 3/24/03 Thafer Star Trek Alzzergawe, Age 13. Died 3/24/03 Zaineb Hadey, Age 15. Died 3/24/03 Abas Zore Agel, Age 5. Died 3/24/03 Tmatha Kathem Hashem Alasbae, Age 14. Died 3/23/03 Ans Hmed Gnewr, Age 14. Died 3/23/03 Hsen Ali Abas Aesa, Age 15. Died 3/23/03 Mahamed Abed Al-Hassian, Age 15. Died 3/23/03 Rna Gasem Gabir Alasbae, Age 16. Died 3/23/03 Mhmed Ali Hathem Alasbae, Age 17. Died 3/23/03 Mstfa Salm Gasem Alsaede, Age 17. Died 3/23/03 Ali Abd Ala Kaml, Age 18. Died 3/23/03 Auob Kathem Hashem Alasbae, Age 18. Died 3/23/03 Tba Ali Hasan, Age 1. Died 3/23/03 Mahdey Abed Al-Atheem, Age 1. Died 3/23/03 Zayen Al-Aabeadeen, Age 2. Died 3/23/03 Khaled Ghally Hasun, Age 5. Died 3/23/03 Mhmed Gasem Gabir Alasbhe, Age 5. Died 3/23/03 Saad Agel Gbar Haef, Age 5. Died 3/23/03 Sajad Wisam Hasan, Age 5. Died 3/23/03 Sgad Wsam Hasan Alabraheme, Age 5. Died 3/23/03 Hager Abd Alabas Abd Alrzak Alknane, Age 6. Died 3/23/03 Ogal Gwad Hathem Alasbae, Age 6. Died 3/23/03 Zaynab Faalah Hassan, Age 6. Died 3/23/03 Zhra Gwad Kathem Alasbae, Age 6. Died 3/23/03 Zhra Mhmed Kder, Age 7. Died 3/23/03 Zhra Ali Hsen, Age 8. Died 3/23/03 Sgad Kathem Kaze, Age 8. Died 3/23/03 Nermeen Kasem Mohamed, Age 9. Died 3/23/03 Sheerin Hashim Naeem, Age 9. Died 3/23/03 Khaled Ghally Hasun, Age 9. Died 3/23/03 Saad Kamel Aajel, Age 9. Died 3/23/03 Zeaa Saleem Abdul Sadaa, Age 9. Died 3/23/03 Ali Abed Slman, Age 10. Died 3/23/03 Afrah Hashim, Age 11. Died 3/23/03 Ahsen Abd Ala Kaml, Age 11. Died 3/23/03 Jarah Naaem, Age 11. Died 3/23/03 Maged Adel Gber, Age 11. Died 3/23/03 Theaa Slem Abd Alsada, Age 11. Died 3/23/03 Khtan Hlw Mhesen Alakele, Age 12. Died 3/23/03 Noor Rameem Ywsif, Age 12. Died 3/23/03 Thelal Uwnis Nazar, Age 12. Died 3/23/03 Hnade Ali Kathem Alasbae, Age 13. Died 3/23/03 Thaafer Saatar Tareef, Age 13. Died 3/23/03 Had Naam Mhebs, Age 14. Died 3/23/03 Abd Alrhman Hmza Slman, Age 14. Died 3/23/03 Majed Aajel Jaber, Age 14. Died 3/23/03 Ahmed Sadik Abd-Alhussan, Age 15. Died 3/23/03 Husien Mohamed, Age 16. Died 3/23/03 Aumar Mahamed Jaasem, Age 8 Months. Died 3/23/03 Frsa Gwad Kathem Alasbae, Age 1 Month. Died 3/23/03 Hasan Flah Hasan Mhmed, Age 18. Died 3/22/03 Karar Hameed Abed Ali, Age 2. Died 3/22/03 Ali Shaker Abed Al-Hassan, Age 4. Died 3/22/03 Fatmaa Shaker Abed Al-Hassan, Age 5. Died 3/22/03 Muhamed Shaker Abed Al-Hassan, Age 7. Died 3/23/03 Mahmooed Shaker Abed Al-Hassan, Age 8. Died 3/23/03 Zahraa Abaas Abed Al-Hassan Naayfe, Age 10. Died 3/23/03 Radhaa Hameed Abed Ali, Age 10. Died 3/22/03 Zaman Naser Taaresh, Age 12,. Died 3/22/03 Zaynab Haadei Jabar, Age 12. Died 3/22/03 Anas Hameed, Age 18. Died 3/22/03 Aamaed Mustafa Hameed, Age 7. Died 3/21/03 Bahaar Ali Kadem, Age 2. Died 3/20/03 Child of couple killed, Age NA. 3/20/03 Jalal A-Yussuf, Age 17. Died 3/20/03 Samar Hussein, Age 13. Died 3/20/03 Rowand Mohammed Suleiman, Age 10 Months. Died 3/20/03 Hany Hethm Asmaael, Age 15. Date unclear Methm Kalaa Hasan Alabode. Age 18. Date unclear Lwae Sbar Sbe, Age 2. Date unclear Falah Hasun, Age 9. Date unclear. Zahraa Husien Khzaieer, Age 10. Date unclear Ali Mhmad Maneaa Swade Agzawee, Age 10. Date unclear. Murtatha Jasem, Age 11. Date unclear. Theaa Mhmed Kder, Age 11. Date unclear Mrwan Hsesn Mnane Albhadle, Age 13. Date unclear Hareth Ahmed Abas, Age 14. Date unclear Amed Tefoor Nageem Alsalehy, Age 18. Date unclear Haider Mohamed Mahmood, Age 18. Date unclear. Qusai Ata Ala, Age 18. Date unclear. http://www.tendernesstour.com/id131.html *It's important to note that for every body identified in Iraq, it is estimated there are an additional nine casualties. This list is of confirmed casualties of children as a result of violence during the War in Iraq. Please be mindful of the many, many other casualties left unidentified, as well as the overwhelming number of adult casualties. Special thanks to "Iraq Body Count" for their efforts in honoring the memories of these innocent victims of the war in Iraq.

The Feds are ARRESTING Rainbow Gathering attendees EN MASSE!!

matt_mahi — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:01:04 GMT

people, this is NOT COOL!!!!! Hippies Homeland Security Threat Mass Citations At Rainbow Family Gathering in Colorado A permit for a pilgrimage? by Karen Kilroy and Alan Canfora The Rainbow Family, an ad-hoc collective of free-spirited individuals, has made an annual spiritual pilgrimage since 1972 to various national forests. This year's Rainbow Family Gathering is outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and will be held from July 1-7. The National Forest Service has determined that a permit is required this year and is arresting people as they arrive. Hundreds of early arrivals have been arrested, ticketed, held in detention camps, tried in secret inside a cramped garage without proper representation, fined, and ordered to leave within 24 hours. Over the past several days, a federal "National Incident Team" has been assembled to deny these individuals their constitutional right to assemble. The line between the power of the state and the federal government has been compromised, as Colorado State Patrol Troopers, county sheriffs, and local police have been brought into the National Incident Team. Why is this the year in which a socially conscious group of people is being confronted? Why is the media being fed stories about fire potential, with no mention of the ongoing battle of the Bush Administration to try to shut down their right of free assembly? In response to Hurricane Katrina, Rainbow Family members ran free food kitchens at which even FEMA personnel ate meals. Don E. Wirtshafter, an attorney, wrote a plea for help. He suggests that the Bush Administration wants to make this a precedent to discourage groups from open assembly without a permit. What will happen once the expected 20,000 participants start to arrive at the meeting ground? Many of them will not know what is going to await them because they are generally not a cell-phone/e-mail culture. Many have spent the last weeks hitchhiking to the site or nursing along a car that breaks down every few miles, held together by duct tape. This is their spiritual gathering. They use any peaceful means to get there. Will they just "go away"? According to a website that allows the Rainbow Family to share messages, it doesn't look like it."*Ignore all rumors of cancellation or organization! Live Lightly with the Land and People*" is the prominent message posted on the site. There has already been an incident (ABC News, Denver, Colorado) in which about 200 people encircled a police checkpoint, armed with sticks and rocks. The Forest Service drew their weapons, but retreated. The gathering is being held in a meadow with only one road out. The media has been given word that the reason they cannot assemble is because of potential for fire. This is another distortion of facts. For years now, the Rainbow tribe has waged an ongoing legal battle to defend constitutional freedoms. Attorney Wirtshafter requests that you call your congressperson now and alert them to this situation. Ask them to get the Administration to stop violating the constitutional rights of the Rainbow Gathering participants. The U.S. Government should make serious efforts to avoid, not provoke, another Waco or Kent State incident in our National Forests. In recent years, the conservative movement has openly declared a culture war against all remnants of the powerful 1960's movement for peace and freedom. Progressive activists should take action now and speak out against this looming dangerous battle in the modern culture war. http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0629-34.htm Now might be a good time to get on the phone with your congress-critters, before this escalates into something VERY ugly!

Clowns Sabotage Nuke Missile

matt_mahi — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:09:57 GMT

on one hand, I find this increduibly hilarious.. but on the other, it makes me wonder who the HELL is guarding our nukes??? On Tuesday morning, a retired Catholic priest and two veterans put on clown suits, busted into a nuclear missile launch facility, and began beating the silo cover with hammers, in an attempt to take the Minuteman III missile off-line. Seriously. The trio -- members of the Luck, Wisconsin group Nukewatch -- said the break-in was part of "a call for national repentance" for the Hiroshima and Nagaski A-bombings in 1945. The activists used bolt-cutters to get into the E-9 Minuteman II facility, located just northwest of the White Shield, North Dakota. "Using a sledgehammer and household hammers, they disabled the lock on the personnel entry hatch that provides access to the warhead and they hammered on the silo lid that covers the 300 kiloton nuclear warhead," the group said in a statement. "The activists painted 'It's a sin to build a nuclear weapon' on the face of the 110-ton hardened silo cover and the peace activists poured their blood on the missile lid." This was all done while wearing face paint, dunce caps, misfitting overalls, and bright yellow wigs. We dress as clowns to show that humor and laughter are key elements in the struggle to transform the structures of destruction and death. Saint Paul said that we are “fools for God's sake,” and we say that we are “fools for God and humanity.” Clowns as court jesters were sometimes the only ones able to survive after speaking truth to authorities in power. Guards responded within minutes. And when they arrived, the protesters "ate a lot of gravel," I'm told. "The individuals were taken from the area and brought to the McLean County Jail," the AP notes. "The three are being charged with criminal trespass and criminal mischief, both Class A misdemeanors, and bond was set at $500 each.... The FBI is involved in the case and federal charges are pending." http://www.defensetech.org/archives/002531.html

For Fucks Sake.... thou hast betagged me!

matt_mahi — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:56:47 GMT

Tagged by Mercy, now I have to think on a Friday afternoon RULES - Once you've been tagged, you have to write a blog or post a bulletin with 8 facts/things/habits about yourself, saying who tagged you.In the end you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. No tag backs. 1. I still have a $0.98 royalty check from the only CD I ever sold. I sold it to myself just to get the check :) 2. I used to frequently enjoy going fishing, but over time I stopped doing it because I felt pity, but not for the fish (which I'd usually release) No, I quit because I felt pity for the bait 3. I have, it seems, a love-affair with commas, of all things, as well as an ever-present compulsion to over-hyphenate 4. I broke my tail-bone at a water-park when I was 31, and never went to a Doctor for it. Always remember to lock your feet together!!! 5. For whatever reason, I've found that high heels look silly more often than they look sexy 6. The first time I had a crush on someone was in kindergarten. I wrote her a love-note, and gave it to her, but nothing else happened because she didn't know how to read yet. 7. The first time I ever flew in a plane was in 1999, going back to Virginia to retrieve my cat 8. At one point in early child-hood, there were 4 generations living under the same roof. Had I been born a few months earlier, there would have been 5, and I would be able to say I had met my great-great-grandmother I have no idea who has and who has not been tagged already... so let's go with Jaimee, Ally, Aarron, MISC Kevin, Ember, and Omar

It's official- they are tracking ALL of our calls

matt_mahi — Thu, 11 May 2006 19:09:51 GMT

ALL. Every one. You, me, your friends and your enemies. This shit has to stop. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NSA has massive database of Americans' phone calls By Leslie Cauley, USA TODAY The National Security Agency has been secretly collecting the phone call records of tens of millions of Americans, using data provided by AT&T, Verizon and BellSouth, people with direct knowledge of the arrangement told USA TODAY. The NSA program reaches into homes and businesses across the nation by amassing information about the calls of ordinary Americans — most of whom aren't suspected of any crime. This program does not involve the NSA listening to or recording conversations. But the spy agency is using the data to analyze calling patterns in an effort to detect terrorist activity, sources said in separate interviews. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: The NSA record collection program "It's the largest database ever assembled in the world," said one person, who, like the others who agreed to talk about the NSA's activities, declined to be identified by name or affiliation. The agency's goal is "to create a database of every call ever made" within the nation's borders, this person added. For the customers of these companies, it means that the government has detailed records of calls they made — across town or across the country — to family members, co-workers, business contacts and others. The three telecommunications companies are working under contract with the NSA, which launched the program in 2001 shortly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the sources said. The program is aimed at identifying and tracking suspected terrorists, they said. The sources would talk only under a guarantee of anonymity because the NSA program is secret. Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden, nominated Monday by President Bush to become the director of the CIA, headed the NSA from March 1999 to April 2005. In that post, Hayden would have overseen the agency's domestic call-tracking program. Hayden declined to comment about the program. The NSA's domestic program, as described by sources, is far more expansive than what the White House has acknowledged. Last year, Bush said he had authorized the NSA to eavesdrop — without warrants — on international calls and international e-mails of people suspected of having links to terrorists when one party to the communication is in the USA. Warrants have also not been used in the NSA's efforts to create a national call database. more at the link: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-05-10-nsa_x.htm?POE=NEWISVA