US-Iranian firefight in Iraq. Iranian casualities.

US forces were engaged by uniformed Iranian soldiers with small arms and RPG's inside Iraq. At least one Iranian was killed and no American casualties were reported.



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How To Escape Professional Handcuffs

Handcuffed? Here’s how to escape just like professional escape artists, using only a hairpin. It might come in handy one day!



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Halliburton provided contaminated water to Soldiers [video]

this is sick sick sick



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Jon Stewart on “Executive Privilege” [video]

Jon Stewart and John Hodgman examine President Bush's claim of executive privilege.



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U.S. Unprepared For Oil Supply Crisis: Government Report

As crude oil prices surge on rising political tensions with Iran, a new government report from the US Government Accounting Office (GAO) released Thursday said that the U.S. is unprepared to face an oil supply crisis and urged U.S. policymakers to develop a strategy in order to reduce potential risks related to an oil shock.



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Giuliani Faces 9/11 Questions

``If Rudolph Giuliani was running on anything but 9/11, I would not speak out,'' said Sally Regenhard, whose firefighter son was among the 343 FDNY members killed in the terrorist attack. ``But when he runs on 9/11, I want the American people to know he was part of the problem.''



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House Gov. Oversight requests Condi to testify on Iraq-Niger claim

From John Byrne at Raw Story:"The House Government Committee today formally requested Secretary Rice to testify before the Oversight Committee on Apr. 18th regarding Iraq-Niger claim The wheels are coming off people. The wheels ARE COMING OFF! Here we go!



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WTF: MC Karl Rove Drops It Like It's Hot (Video)

Karl Rove, adviser to President Bush, put on an unusual display of rhythm, rap and beat-boxing during the Radio and Television Correspondents' dinner in Washington, D.C.



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Walmart Gives Up: No Stores For New York City

Although the major opposition to Walmart has come from blue-collar workers and union organizers who fear competition from non-union Walmart will force other stores to cut benefits and lower wages, Walmart's CEO blames New York snobbery for the defeat.



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Jon Stewart Slams Gonzales for Blatant Contradiction

how does this guy still have a job ??? how???



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North Korea's nuclear test a failure: CIA report

North Korea's nuclear test last October was a failure and gives no credence to Pyongyang's claim to being a nuclear weapons state, U.S. CIA Director Michael Hayden was quoted as saying by a South Korean newspaper on Wednesday.



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China and Russia plan a mission to Mars

China announced Wednesday it will launch a joint mission with Russia to Mars in 2009, marking "an important milestone" in space cooperation between the two countries. The trip to the Red Planet could be a case of Chinese money mixing with Russian science, according to observers.



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Breaking: Senate signals support for Iraq timeline

"Defying a veto threat, the Democratic-controlled Senate narrowly signaled support Tuesday for the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq by next March. Republican attempts to scuttle the non-binding timeline failed on a vote of 50-48, largely along party lines..."



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San Francisco officially bans plastic grocery bags.

".. city lawmakers today approved a ban on plastic grocery bags, a first for a U.S. city. The law adopted on a 10-1 vote requires large markets and drug stores to give customers only the choice of bags made of paper that can be recycled, plastic that breaks down easily..."



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Russian intelligence sees U.S. military buildup on Iran border.

Russian military intelligence services are reporting a flurry of activity by U.S. Armed Forces near Iran's borders, a high-ranking security source said Tuesday. Get ready for some very high gas prices!!!



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“I dont know what part of Neverland Senator McCain is talking about…”

According to McCain, the surge is working! and the streets of Baghdad are safe for Americans to go strolling down. The only problem? Michael Ware, who is, ya know, in Baghdad, says McCain hasn't a clue…



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Hip Hop Isn't Dying, It Just Sucks

Hip hop sales are down. But why? Countless articles have said the problems with hip hop stem solely from its content. Not true. Hip hop first and foremost is a musical art-form. Right now, hip hop just isn’t living up to musical standards. It’s just plain bad.



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Military Responds To McCain’s Escalation Remark w/ ‘Laughter Down The Line'

CNN's Baghdad correspondent Michael Ware rebutted Sen. John McCain's statement that Bush's escalation is working. "To suggest that there’s any neighborhood in this city where an American can walk freely is beyond ludicrous. I’d love Sen. McCain to tell me where that neighborhood is and he and I can go for a stroll."



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Senators question FBI's Patriot Act powers & warn FBI could lose power

A Senate panel wants to know if the Patriot Act needs to be revised to keep the FBI from illegally or improperly gathering telephone, e-mail and financial records of Americans and foreigners while pursuing terrorists.



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The Pentagon’s Power to Jail Americans Indefinitely

The presiding judge in the José Padilla case has held that the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee of a speedy trial does not protect American citizens from being indefinitely incarcerated by the Pentagon.



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With Just Wind, Generate 10,000 kW Electrical Power in Your Backyard

The QR5, from U.K.-based Quietrevolution, is a residential-scale wind turbine that generates enough electricity to power a standard U.S. home or a small office. It also looks like a piece of wind-powered sculpture.



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Quote From Republican President Theodore Roosevelt - Criticism of President

"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."-- Theodore Roosevelt



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Clinton Promises Universal Healthcare If Elected President

Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is promising a universal health care system if she's elected president. How can we afford to provide health insurance for the entire UNIVERSE? You know how many illegal aliens will be coming to this planet?

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Drug Dealer Claims Sean Bell Shot Him In Turf War Last Summer

A new twist has emerged in the Sean Bell case, as a Queens drug dealer accuses Bell of shooting him last summer in a turf war. What does this have to do with THIS case at all? Throw those pork chops in JAIL.

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Con Ed To Spend Billions On Upgrades

Some business owners in northwest Queens say while they support Con Edison's plan to upgrade its power system, they want some guarantees from the utility and more compensation stemming from July's outage that left them in the dark for nine days.

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Banned UN Speech:

Wow. This is a must see clip from March 23, 2007, in which UN Watch director Hillel Neuer really unloads on the blatantly corrupt UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva
—and then is denounced by furious council president Luis Alfonso De Alba, who threatens to remove Neuer’s statement from the record.

The United Nations at work.
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Diebold Loses Massachusetts Contract

Diebold has lost their $9 million polling machine contact with the state of Massachusetts



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Gonzales aide to invoke Fifth Amendment

Monica Goodling, a Justice Department official involved in the firings of federal prosecutors, will refuse to answer questions at upcoming Senate hearings, citing Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination, her lawyer said Monday.



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Diebold Loses Massachusetts Contract

Diebold has lost their $9 million polling machine contact with the state of Massachusetts



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The Marijuana Myths

You'll be surprised what researchers have identified as "myths" about this drug: Does pot actually kill brain cells? cause sterility? or birth defects? Interesting, comprehensive article.



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America's Secret Weapon Against Iran: Banking Restrictions Strangle Tehran

The financial squeeze has seriously crimped Tehran's ability to finance petroleum industry projects and to pay for imports. It has also limited Iran's use of the international financial system to help fund allies and extremist militias in the Middle East, say U.S. officials and economists who track Iran.



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Report: One Officer Fired All Bullets That Hit Victims In Bell Case

A new bullet by bullet analysis shows that one officer fired all the shots that hit the three victims in the Sean Bell shooting. I smell bullshit, or the NYPD have no fucking clue how to aim...

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Con Ed Pitches New Blackout Preparedness Plan

Con Edison is hoping to avoid a repeat of last summer's blackout by launching a high-tech system to track power outages. To bad Tesla isn't around anymore, Edison was a punk ass bitch.

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State Senator Wants Letter Grades For Restaurants

State Senate Minority Leader Jeffrey Klein of the Bronx said yesterday that he will introduce legislation that would grade restaurants, A through F, based on their sanitary conditions. Id bring all my dates to an F restaurant, cause you know what F means!

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City Wants RNC Surveillance Records To Remain Sealed

The city has reportedly asked a court to refuse to unseal records of police surveillance of political activists leading up to the 2004 Republican National Convention. This world is truly outrageous!

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BLAIR: UK Soldiers were not in Iranian waters

British Prime MinisterTony Blair said Sunday that 15 British sailors and marines captured byIran as they searched for smugglers off the Iraqi coast had been outside Iranian waters, and warned that Britain viewed their situation as "very serious."HERE WE COME IRAN!



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John Bolton denies Bush admin called Iraq 'imminent threat' -- but they did

Former Ambassador Bolton: "The president never made the argument that [Saddam Hussein] constituted an imminent threat." .. Then-Press Secretary Scott McClellan circa Feb, 2003 speaking about Iraq: "This is about imminent threat." Hmm. In fact, there are multiple occasions of White House officials saying just that about Iraq in the run to the war.



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Freedom from Religion - George Carlin's take on religion

George Carlin pretty much sums up why Religion is the greatest threat to humanity. Please enjoy and realize that freedom from religion is an option for everyone!



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US presidential candidates outline ideas for universal health care

Democratic candidates define their health care positions and promise health insurance for all. Read how it will be accomplished according to the candidates positions.

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Contractor Says Human Remains From WTC Site Used To Fill Potholes

A city contractor who worked on the World Trade Center recovery effort said Friday that pulverized human remains were used to pave roads and fill potholes.

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NYPD Spied On Activists Before RNC

The NYPD reportedly spied on political activists all over the world before the 2004 Republican National Convention -- including those who had no plans to break the law. More…

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Voters Appalled Over Forced Amendment to Marijuana Law Passed by the People

Missoula, MT has fallen victim to the illusion of democracy. Initiative 2, passed on November 7th, 2006 was passed to recommend a lower priority to marijuana-based crimes.. Now, on March 22nd, 2007, the County Commissioners have voted (2-1) to alter the initiative. The reason? "A gut feeling" that voters weren't aware of what they voted for.



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Colbert says Impeach Bush now...

Stephen Colbert challenges the Democrats to impeach Bush now. He's just been taunting you all these years with the outing of Valerie Plame, WMD lies, Katrina tragedy, wiretapping, attorney firings, etc. etc. etc...



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Please Explain: What's in a Twinkie?

MP3 Downloadlinks on the bottom of the page, amazing information in it.Direct link to Mp3 is http://audio.wnyc.org/lopate/lopate032307d.mp3Fun listen about what we put in our body chemically.



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NIH director breaks with Bush and supports stem cell research

The chief of the National Institutes of Health has changed course and says Bush's ban on stem cell research leaves American science "with one hand tied behind our back."



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House Approves Deadline For War Pullout

Speaker Pelosi wins gamble with Sept. 1, 2008, withdrawal from Iraq



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Snow Flashback: ‘I’m Not Going To Tell Congress What They Can And Can’t Do’

White House Press Secretary Tony Snow appeared on the morning talk shows on all the major networks and repeated his talking point that Congress “has no oversight responsibility over the White House.” But back when he was asked whether the conservative-led 109th Congress should be investigating members of the Executive Branch...



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Brooklynites To Get Express Bus Service To The Hamptons.

Guidos get ready!!!

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Save Long Island from the spreading Guido Culture.

Long Island was once a place where good people lived for hundreds of years. Our history is rich with accomplishments. From the first submarine base in New Suffolk to Charles Lindbergh’s historic trans-Atlantic flight. From the humble origins of Grumman and the building of the Lunar Module (the ship that landed on the moon) Long Island has had a g



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Batman belongs in Chelsea...

Bill to Fund Iraq War, Recall Troops Moves Ahead

A Senate panel approves a massive bill to fund the Iraq war — and to bring most U.S. troops home in 2008. A similar bill made it to the House floor for debate, although Democratic leaders there are still not sure they have the votes in their own party to pass it.



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Free Long Island Classifieds Launched

Do you live in Long Island, NY? Did you know Brooklyn and Queens are actually on Long Island? Yea they are. But Long Island is really all about Suffolk and Nassau counties. So if you live there, go to this site and check it out. It needs to be populated and seeded. For a short while, all posts will last 100 days.



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Rat poison found in pet food, official says

Rat poison has been found in pet food blamed for the deaths of at least 16 cats and dogs, a spokeswoman for the State Department of Agriculture and Markets said Friday.



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Representatives Introduce 9/11 Healthcare Bill

New York representatives in Congress introduced the first bill to provide both healthcare and compensation to those sick or injured due to the September 11, 2001 attacks.



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Congress Has No "Oversight Responsibility over the White House" What !????

Today Tony Snow claimed that Congress Has No "Oversight Responsibility over the White House". What constitution have these people been reading?



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You'll Never Guess What's In McDonald's Chicken McNuggets!

Think you know what's in a McDonald's Chicken McNugget? Oh sure, there is a little bit of chicken (though it's mostly corn). But the real shocker is what else is in a McNugget. You'll never guess in a million years ....



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VIDEO: Governor admits Arizona UFO was real

The governor comes clean, the videos were not spoofs, he saw the UFO himself.



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Bill to Ban Regular Light Bulbs Introduced in House

A Democratic lawmaker has introduced a bill that would ban the sale of traditional incandescent light bulbs - which are less energy-efficient, prompting claims that they contribute to "global warming" - one day after a colleague told a press conference that legislating a ban would be a "last choice."



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It's Been an 'All Out War' on Pot Smokers for 35 Years

Since 1972, U.S. taxpayers have spent well over $20 billion enforcing criminal marijuana laws and 16.5 million people have been arrested. It's time to put an end to this waste.



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One Day War in Iraq Would Feed 20,000,000 Children for One Year

It costs US$0.19 to feed a child for a day. The war in Iraq costs US$380,000 per minute. Make the calculation.



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Feds To Beef Up MTA Security

Federal agents are going to help step up security on MTA commuter trains and stations in a new program that will be announced today, sources said. The Transportation Security Administration will assist the MTA police in patrolling the railroads. Earlier this month, the MTA rejected a proposal by the TSA to conduct random bag checks.



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Congress Moves to Ban Genetic Discrimination

On Capitol Hill, Congress is on the verge of breaking a 12-year impasse over legislation that would ban the use of genetic information by employers and health insurers.



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School Backs Peppermint for Student Alertness

A middle school in Maryland is using a unique method to help kids do better on their tests. Not only is the principal urging them to get plenty of sleep, but also to chew on peppermint. The treat is said to help increase concentration.



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Al Gore Testifies Before Congress on Global Warming

Through several hours of testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday, former Vice President Al Gore was sometimes a nerdy science teacher, sometimes a preacher and sometimes a furious grandfather. He told lawmakers if they don't act soon, they should expect their grandchildren to ask angry questions.



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Al Gore Testifies Before Congress on Global Warming

Through several hours of testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday, former Vice President Al Gore was sometimes a nerdy science teacher, sometimes a preacher and sometimes a furious grandfather. He told lawmakers if they don't act soon, they should expect their grandchildren to ask angry questions.



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This Day In History

On this date in...

1765...New Yorkers are furious over passage of the British Stamp Act - a tax on most ordinary items.

1992...27 people are killed when a US Air jet crashes on takeoff from LaGuardia Airport.

Today's New Yorker birthdays include Broadway lyricist Stephen Sondheim...born in 1930.

New York Census Estimates Released

New York was 1 of only 4 states that failed to grow since 2005. The state population essentially stayed flat, at about 19 million.



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Best Online Documentaries

Free video edumacation!



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Nikola Tesla, The Electric Wizard

On the 150th anniversary of the birth of brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla, Mark Pilkington explores the enigma of the man who lit up the world.



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NY Times slams Bush's 'nasty and bumbling comments' on US Attorney firings

Democratic leaders were right to reject an "unacceptable" offer presented by the White House on Tuesday which would allow unsworn testimony by White House officials behind closed doors, and should press on with planned subpoenas for Karl Rove and others, according to the lead editorial in Wednesday's New York Times.



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NYC: Drink beer and listen to live opera!

Opera on Tap: I am so going to their next appearance in Park Slope. Get sloshed and listen to some high notes!



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Bush will block subpoena efforts of Executive branch officials

What a shock. It's getting hot in the kitchen. What have they got to hide?



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Top Spots for Each Poison

Whether you’re in the mood for a newfangled Bloody Mary or a crisp, classic martini, New York has a bar that specializes (and excels) in your potion of preference.



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Cop Killers

What a week: Badge-wearers who kill get indicted; and a nut job blows away two aspiring flatfoots



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All Wet

Bloomberg's man Dan Doctoroff has an answer for rising seas: more coastal condos!-I hate that rich bastard.



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Slide show: Times Square, then and now.

Photographs by Librado Romero.



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Tony Snow says president must let his senior advisers testify under oath

Ten years ago, White House spokesman Tony Snow wrote an article demanding that then-President Bill Clinton let his top aides testify under oath in a criminal investigation. But now Snow is saying that Bush's top aides don't have to testify under oath for their role in helping Att. Gen. Gonzales lie under oath. Hypocrisy much?



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Bloomberg Testifies in DC on Health Impacts of 9/11

Mayor Bloomberg visits Washington today. Later this morning, he'll deliver testimony on Capitol Hill on the health impacts of 9/11. This is part of Bloomberg's ongoing effort to increase funds for the treatment of health problems related to the terrorist attacks.



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Video: Salt Lake City Mayor calls for Bush impeachment

Salt Lake City Mayor, Rocky Anderson says President Bush is committing "high crimes and misdemeanors" and should be impeached. Mr. Anderson explains his position during an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer.Anderson offers an extensive list of what he considers "high crimes" that form the grounds for impeachment.



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Video of Slayer playing live at soundcheck

Sound check at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom, 2/15/07



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Rove Won't be "Under-Oath"

Bush is allowing his chief political strategist, Karl Rove, to be interviewed, but only if its not "under-oath." God forbid he might be forced to tell the truth! Though men like him aren't swayed by little things like lying on the Bible. Impeach this FUCK NOW.



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This Day In NY History: March 21st, 2007

1790...Thomas Jefferson takes office as the first Secretary of State in the new nation's capital, New York City.1792...Brokers gather beneath a tree on Wall Street to begin trading in the New York Stock Exchange.1946...The United Nations sets up temporary headquarters at Hunter College's Bronx campus.



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Health officials agree...

Marijuana dealers do not hunt our teens as much as alcohol companies do.



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Gore on Climate Change: Scientists Respond

Gore is a lay person, he is not a scientist, and he's careful to say that. But that said, he does get the big picture very well. Most scientists say he really can see the forest for the trees.



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Downloading Pirated Anything Is NOT Illegal

Check out the case law and the laws on the books. Downloading pirated ANYTHING is not illegal!



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BREAKING: The Patriot Act has gotten Weaker!

Today the senate voted 94-2 to cancel a Justice Department-authored provision in the Patriot Act that had allowed the attorney general to appoint U.S. attorneys without Senate confirmation. One less provision for the Bush Administration to abuse!



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Why Google wanted YouTube to be Sued

"No matter how you spun it, a lawsuit was waiting to pounce on YouTube. And when the lawsuit came, it would be from multi-billion dollar media conglomerates. Worst of all, people feared it will trigger a landslide of more lawsuits. And even still, Google bought YouTube. Now I wonder, maybe Google actually wanted to be sued."



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MAYOR MIKE KILLS 'SENSITIVE' 9/11 PROBE

March 18, 2007 -- Mayor Bloomberg killed a study on the city's response to the 9/11 attacks after his lawyers said they did not want a report that cited any missteps or dealt with "environmental" or "respirator issues," says a former city official.

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Dave Chappelle Stand Up - Scared Of The Police

Dave Chappelle describes his fears of the police.



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Zombie has photos from the "US out of Iraq" rally

Somehow, Zombie always manages to capture the side of the protests that the Media sort of forgets to include in their reports.Looks like it was a sexy protest to me.



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NYC Officers Plead Not Guilty in Shooting Death

Three New York City Police officers plead not guilty to manslaughter charges in the killing of Sean Bell, an unarmed man who was shot to death outside a Queens nightclub just hours before he was due to get married.



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Faces Of The RIAA: Contact information and addresses included :)

We've received a lot of requests to "expose" the RIAA for who they really are... record companies and record company executives. Our readers feel that the companies involved are hiding behind the name "RIAA," and would like to be formally introduced to the association's members.



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Village Shootout Leaves 4 Dead

NEW YORK, NY March 15, 2007 —Police are trying to figure out what led a gunman to go on a violent rampage in Greenwich Village last night, slaying a pizza shop worker and two auxiliary police officers before being shot himself.



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Trump: "Bush is the worst president in the history of the United States."

And, "the rest of the world hates us, everyone hates us;" fresh video interview with Donald Trump.



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NPR Starts A War Against The RIAA

There is no greater enemy of the music business than the music industry itself. Never before in the history of mass entertainment have we witnessed an industry who worked harder to destroy itself.



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Interview: Journalist Scahill, Covering Christian Soldiers

Blackwater USA is a secret army based in North Carolina with a sole owner: Erik Prince, a radical right-wing Christian multimillionaire. Jeremy Scahill talks about his book Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army.Amazingly insightful information on privatized militia being paid for by US.



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Artist Takes Inspiration from Amputation

Lisa Bufano is an award-winning artist who recently performed her first major dance work to a packed house in New York. She is also a double amputee.



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