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Media portrays US/NATO client state Georgia as victim despite war crimes provocation to launch conflict Paul Joseph Watson Prison Planet Monday, August 11, 2008 The truth behind who is primarily responsible for the bloodshed unfolding in South Ossetia and surrounding areas has been buried by the western corporate media. Georgian forces, with a green light from NATO and the support of American

This report, which came out yesterday about alleged US atrocities during the Korean War, is more than disturbing. It’s downright disgusting…and scary. I know accidents in war happen. Collateral damage is unavoidable. But, if this latest report is true, there needs to be a thorough examination of our interaction with civilians when we go to war. We need to take another look at rules of

CNews ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman said on Sunday that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was already working under the civilian control.“ISI is already under civilian control. It is overseen by establishment and cabinet divisions which work under the Prime Minister,” she told a private television by phone from London.Sherry Rehman said that it

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As you all know, we here at ANO will not let this subject die off as the Obama Camp would like. We have been receiving comments here and there and posts have been made in rebuttal but have vanished before I could memorialize them via screen shots

~Snooper~As you all know, we here at ANO will not let this subject die off as the Obama Camp would like. We have been receiving comments here and there and posts have been made in rebuttal but have vanished before I could memorialize them via screen shots.However, at The American Thinker, there are two articles, one written by Thomas Lifson on 17 JUL 08 entitled, Another inconvenient truth down t

~Snooper~On 02 JUL 08 in Colorado Springs, CO, the would be next POTUS Obama delivered a speech rife with empty platitudes and useless rhetoric. It was more feigned aplomb to an audience easily swayed with pretty talk void of substance.However, there has been detected an ominous gaffe or a purposeful ad lib from being surrounded by supporters falling all over and prostrating themselves before a ma

Some people didn't know what to make of Barack Obama's new 447 billion dollar civilian defense force: "I'm as down with change as the next guy, but I don't know if this is a good idea," they faithlessly wondered (As if Barack would have a bad one.). Voices of the past and McBushies were even more doubtful, "Don't we already have an army?" Those of a more hopeful disposition were excited: We...I

The Supreme Court Rules Gitmo Detainees Can use Civilian Courts.  They have the right to be tried in US Federal Court , not military court.  This gives them the same rights as you or I would have.   They have the rights of habeas corpus just like you and me.... Habeas corpus   This gives them the rights to challenge their detention.

Lawmakers in Viet Nam approved a law on Tuesday allowing it to use atomic energy for civilian purposes and paving the way for its first ever nuclear power plant, an official said. An official in the national assembly's office confirmed the vote to Agence France-Presse but could not give more details, saying there were 'not many' changes between the law and a draft version published on its

Al Jazeera reports that despite US concerns, Pakistan's government and Taliban-affiliated militants inside Pakistan have signed a peace agreement: Pakistan's government has promised to "gradually" pull out troops from the northwestern valley of Swat after signing a peace agreement with Pakistani Taliban fighters. In return the Taliban is due to shut training camps, hand over foreign fighters and h

The Whitehouse has issued a statement about “strengthening ties” with Saudi Arabia including the expansion of “peaceful civil nuclear energy”. WhiteHouse.gov The Saudis bear a special responsibility for protecting key energy facilities of global importance and the world benefits from their abundant energy supplies. Our global economy depends greatly on Saudi Arabian energy

Strong words from the UN, seemingly directed at American strikes on suspected insurgents in Afghanistan: Foreign intelligence agents are leading secret, deadly raids on suspected insurgents in Afghanistan and shirking responsibility when innocent civilians are killed, a U.N. official alleged Thursday. Philip Alston, a special investigator for the U.N. Human Rights Council, referred to three such r

Very often, commercial employers lack an appropriate understanding of military jargon used in military-style resumes, and thus tend to dismiss eligible military candidates. However, ex-military applicants can make an effective transition to civilian employment by simply making a few minor but valuable changes, from the first stage of writing a cover letter to the final [...]

In March, civilian deaths in Iraq rose 31 percent up from February with a total of 923 Iraqi civilians killed. Of course, that will mean little to most people here, as innocent Iraqis caught in the crossfire between our troops and insurgents doesn't weigh as heavily on American consciences.So, when those who support the war claim that pulling out now will result in chaos, how exactly do they explain away nearly 1,000 dead bodies over the course of 31 days and tell me that it's a sign of stability in the region?Well, as long as the supporters of the war continue to repeat over and over again that the surge is working while the media and the public laps it up without thinking about it much like they did 5 years back with the WMDs, then this farce of a war will continue to be a waste of human

When you're separating from the military after years of service, it can be daunting to look for a civilian job. Sure, you've got experience that most other job seekers don't. (Has any other applicant jumped out of an airplane in the middle of the night? I don't think so.) But the question is, how do you get potential employers to look past "military" and see how your incredible experiences will benefit their company? It's not such a difficult task, but it does require more finesse than the typical job seeker has to put into a resume. There are several mistakes that many former military personnel make when writing a resume designed for civilian jobs. Fortunately, the tips below will help you understand what potential employers are looking for and how to design your resume to meet those need

Almost seven years have passed since American and local Afghan forces swept the country clean of its Taliban leaders. The vast majority of people welcomed a respite from the onerous and medieval thinking Taliban leadership which endeavored to control all aspects of daily life. Yesterday, as NATO forces battled miliants, British soldiers called in an [...]

As expected, surge or no surge, the cyclical nature of violence in Iraq continues. Civilian deaths are up by 33 percent over January.Iraqi Civilian Deaths on the Rise Gulf Daily News BAGHDAD: The number of Iraqis killed in February rose by 33 per cent over January, reversing a six-month trend of reduced violence, in a setback to the US military plan to curb the bloodshed ravaging the country. The combined figures from the interior, defence and health ministries showed that the total number of Iraqis killed in February was 721, including 636 civilians, compared with 541 dead in January.

The Classic Army M24 Socom Sniper - Civilian Type is an excellent airsoft rifle. It has been sold for quite a while now, and people seem to be very happy with them. They are known to be very dependable. As with most full size airsoft guns, they come across like their actual counter [...]

I never stop looking on behalf of people who just can’t seem to get an offer on life insurance. I’ve literally work for years before finding a client the policy they needed. Because I didn’t have a company that would touch it, I have literally had to turn down dozens of people who were headed to Iraq to work for civilian contractors. I have had numerous inquiries from people that were actually on the ground in Iraq asking about life insurance coverage. First of all I would like to say that there is no substitute for good planning. These people should have had life insurance in force well before they thought about going to Iraq. They were all adults with responsibilities, which I think pretty much defines most people who should already have life insurance. Having said that, once you actually accept a job in Iraq, the thought might even cross my mind that more is better. And now we have a way to meet that need. Some relatively easy criteria need to be met, but Iraq, Afg

China is willing to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation on civilian nuclear energy with other nations, a senior Chinese official attending a meeting on nuclear energy in Vienna said on Sunday. The peaceful use of nuclear energy was important to the Chinese government, Chen Deming, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission of China, told the second ministerial conference of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP). Chen, head of the Chinese delegation, said China has fixed on its policies on route and closed nuclear fuel cycle for the development of nuclear electricity. He said that as long as nuclear security and non-proliferation were assured, the peaceful use of the nuclear energy could be extended around the world in a safe, economic and reliable way. With an open and constructive attitude, China is ready to strengthen cooperation on global nuclear energy with other nations. On the sidelines of the conference, Chen Deming also met Samuel Bodman,

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What’s the message here? Sgt. Lawrence G. Hutchins III was sentenced  to 15 years in prison, dishonorably discharged, reduced in rank to private and given a written reprimand for his participation with eight others in the murder of an Iraqi civilian during a supposed search for an insurgent. As this Huffinton Post article explains “the Iraqi civilian was pulled from his Hamdania home in April 2006 and shot in a hole. An AK-47 and shovel were placed nearby to make him look like an insurgent planting a bomb, according to the prosecution. Unlike several of his squad mates, Hutchins never expressed remorse, saying he believed he was doing what his superiors wanted. While the evidence appears obvious, the this action was premeditated, as had been the charge, the jurors struck premeditation from the verdict, meaning Hutchins no longer faced a mandatory life sentence. But 15 years for murder? And how long will he serve? One wonders if the Iraqis will find this justice.

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The Afghan government and Nato have said publicly that figures for civilian casualties after military action are often exaggerated or fabricated.Lt-Col Maria Carl gave a press conference alongside the Afghan defence ministry spokesman, Gen Zahir Azimi. Lt-Col Carl said accounts of civilian casualties after military engagements often turned out to be inflated or completely fabricated. She gave recent examples, including village elders' accounts of more than 100 civilian deaths in western Afghanistan a few days ago. Lt-Col Carl said it was now clear that no civilians had died there, saying that in fact foreign and Afghan forces had moved villagers to safety. Gen Azimi from the defence ministry said the Taleban regularly forced villagers to phone media outlets with inflated figures, threatening to behead them if they did not do so. More...

Interesting Statistical ComparisonsEvery 9.62 days, there is an equivalent amount of casualties in Iraq & Afghanistan as September 11th.There are 9.65 Virginia Tech shootings in Iraq & Afghanistan everyday.There are 1.61 Madrid bombings in Iraq & Afghanistan everyday.In 11 days as many Iraqi & Afghani civilians are killed as the entire amount of American military personnel killed since the invasion of Afghanistan in 2002 and the invasion of Iraq in 2003.Note: There is some discrepancy between various sources on the amount of civilian casualties since the US-led invasion in March 2003. A study in October of 2006 listed over 650,000 killed (see Washington Post article below) while other sources vary from 400,000 to just over 60,000 (see British-government funded Iraq Body Count below). I computed 250,000 by averaging several sources, though I personally feel this is a low number.Update: The differing methodologies among these studies led to these wide variations. For example, th

Someone recently said regarding the 15 British hostages taken by Iran: “Even if it is an act of war, what do you want the UK to do? Begin bombing Iran?” Simply put, I would like the UK with our support to “get their pecker up,” and keep a “stiff upper lip.” Verbal and pitiful UN responses are the norm. Iran can continue its gamesmanship confidently. Begin bombing Iran? Well not the whole country. It’s ultimatum time - one target for each hostage perhaps. As Victor Davis Hanson wrote regarding the hostage taking: “The attack coincides roughly with Iran’s announcement that it will end its cooperation with U.N. non-proliferation efforts. That announcement was in reaction to a unanimous vote to begin embargoing some trade with Teheran of critical nuclear-related substances. With that move, Ahmadinejad is essentially notifying the world that Iran will go ahead and get the bomb — and let no one dare try to stop them.” Whether one agrees with his assessment it shoul

Donald Tolfree, a civilian contract truck driver, was shot and killed close to an air base near Baghdad according to the family’s lawyer.  He went to Iraq on January 5th and was killed at a check point close to Camp Anaconda. Attorney Patrick Greenfelder said that Donald Tolfree had drove through a United States military checkpoint before and when he realized he was in the wrong convoy he turned around and was shot and killed on his way back out.  A representative of the military told Tolfree’s daughter, Kristen Martin, that her father and another man was killed by a roadside bomb, however, the representative later called Kristen Martin to tell her that her father was actually killed by US forces and that the other man had survived. As of now the attorney said that the family is not taking any legal action, they just want a few questions answered.  They would like to know if any warning shots were fired, why Donald was in the wrong convoy, whether or not the checkpoint w

The UN has reported that over 34,000 Iraqi civilians were killed and over 36,000 were wounded.  This toll reported by the UN is almost 3 times more than that reported by the Iraqi government.  Also included in the reports is that at least 470,000 people have been internally displaced with over 38,000 in Baghdad alone. The Iraqi government is says the UN is getting their results from the Iraqi Health Ministry, along with hospitals and the Medico Legal Institute, and that their results are “inaccurate and exaggerated”.  Nevertheless, too many innocent civilians are being killed and injured in this war. The main cause of violence in Iraq is from terrorist goups and sectarian killings that are sparked by the insurgency.  Most of the targets by these groups include marketplaces, mosques, and police recruitment centers.  These terrorist groups are not sparing any children, women or any sort of religious or ethnic groups during their constant spread of violence.

When Steven Thompson returned from Iraq to North Carolina, the war followed him home. He scans pastures and chicken farms for roadside bombs. He shoots wary glances at the faces of shoppers and moviegoers, searching for potential suicide bombers.

Boy Kill Boy released their debut album "Civilian" and reached #16 in the UK Album Chart.Boy Kill Boy are an English rock band based in Leytonstone, East London. The band name came from the lead singer mishearing the name of a band called "Boy Called Roy".They returned the following year as headliners for NME's New Bands Tour 2006, supported by The Automatic, ¡Forward, Russia!, and The Long Blondes. They toured in the US supporting The Charlatans and played an extensive UK Headline tour in October. The Fierce Panda release of "Suzie" appeared on the soundtrack of the street football video game FIFA Street 2, released in winter 2006. "Civil Sin" appeared on the soundtrack to the FIFA 07 football video game. Also, there single "Back Again" also appears in the Test Drive Unlimited videogame. More about Boy Kill Boy.Boy Kill Boy Band Members:Chris PeckShaz MahmoodPete CarrKev ChaseCivilian (Boy Kill Boy album) Track listing:1. "Back Again" - 3:062. "On and On" - 3:483. "Suzie" - 3:

SALARY RANGE: 82,178.00 - 106,837.00 USD per year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, May 19, 2008 to Monday, June 02, 2008 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0201-13/13 POSITION INFORMATION... $82,178 a year (From WashingtonJobNetwork.com)View Detail