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Dick Cheney charged over abuse in private prisons

Dick Cheney charged over abuse in private prisons US vice president Dick Cheney has been charged with "organised criminal activity" over allegations about abuse in privately-run prisons. A grand jury in south Texas indicted Mr Cheney and Alberto Gonzales, the former Attorney General, on state charges that they blocked an investigation into the mistreatment of prisoners. The indictment cites a "money trail" relating to Mr Cheney's financial stake in prison-related businesses, including the

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NFL reinstates Cowboy CB Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones

NFL reinstates Cowboy CB Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones November 20th, 2008 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The NFL is giving Adam "Pacman" Jones another chance. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday the suspended cornerback has been reinstated by league commissioner Roger Goodell, but he must miss two more games - this Sunday and the following game on Thanksgiving. He'll be back Dec. 7 at Pittsburgh.... Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

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Pacman reinstated

ARLINGTON, Texas — The NFL is giving Adam “Pacman” Jones another chance. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday the suspended cornerback has been reinstated …

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Daddy Warbucks

Is the Razorback Foundation in trouble? Say it can’t be true. However, the rumors are rumbling about the Razorback Foundation as the football bye-week drama fades and the final two SEC games of the season loom large for the cardinal and white nation. Daddy W.’s heard there’s a sharp downturn in the Razorback Foundation’s investments in the stock market. Was there really not $5 million in liquid assets for some needed renovations? Gentle readers, we may never know. Remember, that the Razorback

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standing by is not an option by Jose F. Garcia

Standing by is not an option. By: Jose F. Garcia   Few things are more important to the future of society in general and to a community than the education of its youth. It is the fuel that powers the engine that sustains us in our efforts to grow, to prosper and to help our members fulfill their potential. A well educated youth has the opportunity to achieve great things which ultimately delivers value to our community in many ways. Moreover, we all benefit from the results of good education

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Discount School Supply Store Hires SEO Expert to Boost Rankings - PR.com

Texas based discount school supplies store, American Classroom Supply, has unveiled its plans to hire Dallas SEO expert to position itself as a leadi 1 Vote(s)

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Enjoy game Enjoy dream---that is LIFE: Playing Texas Holedem against highly skilled players

Have you ever thought that you may come across some really highly skilled players in online poker games? And if so, how would you play against them? 1 Vote(s)

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Dallas Credit Repair Company, Fort Worth, Texas Credit Repair Services

Dallas Credit Repair Company offers credit repair services in Fort Worth, Arlington, Garland, Richardson, Texas and surrounding metroplex areas. 1 Vote(s)

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Take a different free poker experience.

I suggest learning how to play poker; you can play free online texas hold'em multiplayer poker without any hassle! When you start winning a lot in t 1 Vote(s)

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Game on, tortoises — bunny Ethel gets wheels

A British rabbit whose lost her hop is now getting around on a set of wheels made in Texas. The four-year-old rabbit, Ethel, lost the use of her back legs after coming down with a mystery illness. Vets advised owner Zoe Holbourne to put the rabbit down - but she refused and turned to Internet. There, she found a mom and pop company on the outskirts of Houston that makes customized miniature carts for disabled animals and placed her order. The Telegraph of London reports that Ethel is “now h

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Well It's Been A While

Well It's Been A While The election is over and I can "get a life" again! I get myself too wrapped up in politics, especially when it comes to choosing  the president . Here are a few pieces  I've managed to complete. They are from top to bottom: -Tango at Twelve   17x17   o/l  This piece will be at Wally Workman Gallery  in Austin Texas, for the December  show "Twelve" -Two    11x14  o/lA  study from the dancing series I have been sort of working on. I have a hard time with series. I tend

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Movie Quote Quiz #3

We’re back with round 3. The RULES are really difficult, so pay attention: guess the movie the quote is from and win the respect of all your peers. If you can name the actor and/or character you get extra street cred. Oh, and in theory the quotes will get progressively harder from 1 through 5. Good luck and no using IMDb you wuss! 1) “Hey, [NAME], let me ask you something. What sets off the metal detectors first? The lead in your ass or the shit in your brains?” 2) “You shoot off a guy’s hea

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Ramos, Compean Commutation under Review by U.S. Pardon Attorney

Ramos, Compean Commutation under Review by U.S. Pardon Attorney CNSNews.com In the waning days of the Bush administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is mulling whether to recommend a commutation for the two former Border Patrol agents jailed for more than a decade each for shooting a Mexican drug smuggler in the buttocks. The case is now before the DOJ’s Pardon Attorney Donald Rodgers. The Office of Pardon Attorney works in consultation with the attorney general’s of

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Victory In Iraq Day! Declared To Be November 22, 2008

Zombie Time is promoting Saturday, November 22, 2008 as "Victory in Iraq Day!" Zombie Time We won. The Iraq War is over. I declare November 22, 2008 to be "Victory in Iraq Day." (Hereafter known as "VI Day.") By every measure, The United States and coalition forces have conclusively defeated all enemies in Iraq, pacified the country, deposed the previous regime, successfully helped to establish a new functioning democratic government, and suppressed any linge

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Neil Diamond Album Details

Singer Teams Up With Rick Rubin Legendary songwriter Neil Diamond is set to team up with producer Rick Rubin for the third time, with work set to begin on a new album in January it has been reported. The singer is the latest to benefit from a late career renaissance courtesy of Rick Rubin. Johnny Cash, of course, is the best example of this, recording some stellar albums as part of the 'American Recordings' series. Rubin is also set to work with Texas boogie merchants ZZ Top on a new album. Dia

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Arraignment set for Cheney, Gonzales in Texas

Arraignment set for Cheney, Gonzales in Texas November 20, 2008 By: Freedom Fighter U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, left,and Vice President Dick Cheney… RAYMONDVILLE, Texas — A Texas judge has set a Friday arraignment for Vice President Dick Cheney, former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and others named in indictments accusing them of responsibility for prisoner abuse in a federal detention center. Cheney, Gonzales and the others will not be arrested, and do

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Why Sid Voorakkara's vote for Obama matters more than yours

America strives to uphold the proposition that all men, women and votes, are created equal. But the archaic Electoral College requires that a group of extra-equal Americans cast their ballots before a President can officially take office. That's where Sid Voorakkara and 54 other Californians come in. The non-profit health advocate and former Democratic political operative from San Diego will travel to Sacramento Dec. 15 to cast his Electoral College vote for Barack Obama, who captured all

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Smart money is against a college football playoff

Barack Obama isn't done campaigning -- for a college football playoff. On Sunday he discussed the topic with 60 Minutes (video above). He first brought it up during a halftime interview on Monday Night Football the day before he was elected. So will it actually happen? The Wiz of Odds gathered several reactions here, but nobody seems to be chanting "yes we can" quite yet. Chris Dufresne from the LA Times says no way, no how -- certainly not in Obama's first term. And if you're the type to

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BAE Systems Awarded New $1.6 Billion U.S. Army Contract For 10,000 Additional Family Of Medium Tactical Vehicles

Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles BAE Systems has been awarded $1.65 billion of a potential final contract value of $2.2 billion by the U.S. Army for up to 10,000 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles. More than 48,000 FMTVs, such as the cargo variant shown above, are in use today by the U.S. Army. From Defense Technology News: (NSI News Source Info) SEALY, Texas - November 20, 2008: BAE Systems has been awarded a $1.6 billion contract from the U.S. Army to build another 10,000 Family of Med

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United States county indicts Cheney, Gonzales

This video from the USA says about itself: Dick Cheney Indicted for Organized Crime by Texas Grand Jury Cheney is accused of investing some $85 million in the Vanguard group that houses federal inmates. The grand jury accuses Cheney and Alberto Gonzalez of engaging in organized criminal activity. By Alex Lantier in the USA: South Texas county indicts Cheney, Gonzales 20 November 2008 A grand jury in southern Texas’ Willacy County has indicted US Vice President Dick Cheney and former US

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