UN Official: CIA Drone Strikes on Rescuers a War Crime (Serle)

Jack Serle writes at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism: The UN’s expert on extrajudicial killings has described a tactic used by the CIA and first exposed by a Bureau investigation as ‘a war crime’. Earlier this year the Bureau and the Sunday Times revealed the CIA was deliberately targeting rescuers and funeral-goers in its Pakistan [...]

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Omar Khayyam (153) “they do not even reckon them as human”

The elite and lofty crowd who hold exalted office are disgusted at the life of  grief and bother that they suffer. But when they consider the ones who, unlike them, are not the prisoners of high ambition– the amazing thing is that they do not even reckon them as human. Translated by Juan Cole from [...]

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on turning three

Dear Eddie, Today is your last day of being two. This year has been huge.  HUGE. At the start of this year, you were still my baby. You still had all your baby hair, and you still needed to be rocked to sleep before putting you in your crib. You had no words…only syllables.  And [...]

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Sandia cooler. 30% more efficient and licensed to an unnamed company

An innovative heatsink design from Sandia National Laboratories changes the way we think about CPU heatsinks.

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Who’s Hungry For Dinner? Buddy’s Unveils 5 New MI Lake Themed Pizzas!

When you think summer in Michigan, you can’t help but envision its natural beauty – the Great Lakes. The state that’s also home to Detroit original, Buddy’s Pizza, claims the world’s largest collection of freshwater among its most treasured r…

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Bloodline Riot @ The Detroit Pub

  Bloodline Riot is hard rocking, happening band, poised to take the world by storm. Bloodline Riot, are members of other Detroit bands, getting together to release their heavier inner demons. By the terrestrial and internet radio play, the masses ar…

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Free Friday: Red Heart: Heart of Detroit Series #smashwords coupon code: GT75D

Red Heart: Heart of Detroit Series https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/41656 To get your free book, enter the coupon code after placing the item in your cart: GT75D Red Heart: Heart of Detroit Series Fiction » Romance » Suspense By Sylvia Hubba…

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Germophobe

Having kids is like gambling with germ warfare on a continual basis. I can’t count how many times they’ve turned up sick less than 24 hours after a visit to the mall play area. Hand sanitizers are part of my arsenal, always, and I think they do help – …

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Cauliflower and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Tofu + Sriracha-Spiked Peanut Sauce

A vegetarian stir-fry with explosive flavors and no guilt– broccoli and cauliflower team up with tofu, sriracha and peanut butter sauce to create a delightful play on sweet and spicy. So good on its own or dressed over brown rice and tortillas.

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eggless strawberry buttermilk ice cream à la jeni’s

simmer down! {a food lover's blog} – recipes, local food and life in detroit
As I write this, it’s 10am and temperatures are already in the mid-80s. I’m sitting outside and there’s a pleasant breeze, but I know I only have about …

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