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Suicide note shared: 'I've lost my mind
due to drugs' Grieving Taggart family
hopes son's thoughts will help others

Clarion Ledger [Jackson, MS], by Molly Parker Original Article

Posted By: Envirodude- 10/20/2012 7:50:28 PM Post Reply

Brad Taggart —a hunter, a fisherman, an archer, a humble Christian, a sarcastic and good-natured 21-year-old, the son of well-known parents — left only a few powerful words behind when he took his life July 10th outside his parents’ home in rural Madison County. His words were raw and honest and hand-written on a sheet of loose leaf paper. They offered the only explanation Andy and Karen Taggart have to their son’s decision to commit suicide on that summer day. “I hate that I’m putting you through this,” he wrote. “The last thing I want is to bring you all grief but I cannot go on living any longer.

Iran, Egypt Start Trade
Relations with Citrus Flavor

Fars News Agency [Tehran, Iran], by Staff Original Article

Posted By: Emerson- 10/20/2012 7:07:06 PM Post Reply

TEHRAN - Iran and Egypt which have experienced the bitter taste of low-level ties for over 30 years, started their trade relations by an agreement to exchange the products of the two countries' bounteous citrus orchards.(Snip)"When the followers of unrighteousness are united in their unrighteous path, why should not we go united in our right position when dealing with global challenges," Mursi said.

Why Netanyahu backed down

New York Times, by Graham T. Allison Jr. and Shai Friedman Original Article

Posted By: earlybird- 10/20/2012 7:01:35 PM Post Reply

For three years Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his Defense Minister, Ehud Barak, seemed to be united in urging an early military attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. But recently that alliance collapsed, with Netanyahu accusing Barak of having conspired with the Obama administration, in talks behind his back. The clash came as a surprise in Israel, but in hindsight, there was a prelude -- the speech Netanyahu delivered a week earlier to the United Nations General Assembly. In a memorable cartoonish graphic, Netanyahu depicted a "red line" that he said Israel would not let Iran cross. But he

Dick Morris predicts an
Obama-Iran 'October surprise'

Washington Times, by Dick Eldridge Original Article

Posted By: earlybird- 10/20/2012 6:51:14 PM Post Reply

Political guru Dick Morris predicted Saturday that the White House will announce an "October surprise" — a deal with Iran over nuclear inspections before the Nov. 6 election. Citing an Internet report on ***, a conservative website, Mr. Morris said a deal between the White House and the Iranian regime is in the works to ease sanctions on Iran in return for concessions on the Iranian nuclear program. Such an agreement, announced before the election, would represent a big foreign policy victory for the president, who has been under pressure from Israel to take a more robust stand

U.S. Officials Say Iran Has
Agreed to Nuclear Talks

New York Times, by Helene Cooper and Mark Landler Original Article

Posted By: Dreadnought- 10/20/2012 6:33:11 PM Post Reply

WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran have agreed for the first time to one-on-one negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, according to Obama administration officials, setting the stage for what could be a last-ditch diplomatic effort to avert a military strike on Iran. Iranian officials have insisted that the talks wait until after the presidential election, a senior administration official said, telling their American counterparts that they want to know with whom they would be negotiating. News of the agreement — a result of intense, secret exchanges

Analysis: Five weeks on, confusion
and contradictions on
Benghazi suspects

CNN, by Tim Lister Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 6:21:34 PM Post Reply

Five weeks after terrorists stormed the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, confusion over the nature of the attack, the extent to which it was planned and the identity of the perpetrators seems as pervasive as ever. The latest in the conflicting reports coming out of the country: the naming of Ahmed Abu Khattala as a suspect in the assault that left four Americans dead. Abu Khattala was identified in published reports this week as the leader of Ansar al-Sharia, an Islamist group widely suspected to be involved in the consulate attack. (Snip) But some sources in Benghazi say they doubt Abu

Biden Says Crying Baby
Knows What Romney Win
Would Bring

ABC News, by Arlette Saenz Original Article

Posted By: JoniTx- 10/20/2012 6:19:43 PM Post Reply

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.–What happens when a baby starts crying when Vice President Joe Biden is speaking at an event? Well the vice president finds a way to work that baby into his speech as he did in here Saturday afternoon, saying the crying baby knows how its future would pan out if Mitt Romney becomes president. “They eliminate help for middle-class families who want to send their kids to college like that beautiful baby over there,” Biden said as a baby cried at Ketterlinus Gymnasium Saturday. “I don’t blame her for crying! I don’t blame that baby for crying!

Blood rain heads for
southern Sweden

The Local [Sweden], by Staff Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 6:03:00 PM Post Reply

Sweden could be hit by the meteorological phenomenon "blood rain" over the weekend, so-called due to its distinct red hue, according to forecasters. "It is difficult to say but southern Sweden could well be in the danger zone," said Joakim Langner at Sweden's Meteorological Institute (SMHI) to the Aftonbladet daily. Blood rain is a weather phenomenon first noted in literature in Homer's Iliad in the 8th century BC. Until the 17th century it was widely believed that the red rain from the sky was in fact blood and thus a bad omen. However scientists now believe that the rain's distinct

Al Qaeda warns Hollande
against French hostage rescue

Reuters, by Asma Alsharif & Laurent Prieur Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 6:00:08 PM Post Reply

Nouakchott - A leader of al Qaeda's north African wing warned France on Saturday that any attempt to forcibly rescue six French citizens held hostage by the militant group could lead to their death. French President Francois Hollande is pushing hard for military action against al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali to quash what he sees as a growing risk of them launching an attack on French soil, diplomatic sources said earlier this week. Speaking for the first time since he was made head of al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) earlier this month, Yahya Abu Hammam said Hollande had

Boys hitting puberty
earlier, U.S. study shows

Toronto Star, by Patty Winsa Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 5:37:47 PM Post Reply

For years, pediatric experts have warned that girls were reaching puberty earlier, but now males are maturing faster as well. A new U.S. study shows their bodies are beginning to change on average at 9 for African-American boys and at 10 for Hispanic and white boys. The research, by the American Academy of Pediatrics, means boys are going into puberty six months to two years earlier than previously documented. Scientists say they don’t know why it’s happening. (Snip) Experts have speculated the early onset is being brought on by weight or by hormones in the environment. Lane says one of

Canada blocks Petronas
bid for Progress Energy

Associated Press, by Charmaine Noronha Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 5:35:13 PM Post Reply

Canada has blocked the Malaysian state-owned oil firm Petronas' $5.17 billion bid for gas producer Progress Energy Resources, saying the proposed investment would not provide a net benefit to Canada. Federal Industry Minister Christian Paradis did not explain his decision in a statement released just before midnight Friday, saying only that it was made after a careful and thorough review of the proposed transaction. Petronas has up to 30 days to make any changes to the proposed deal and send it back to the federal government for another review under the terms of the Investment Canada Act.

Romney ups criticism of
Obama's second-term plans

Associated Press, by Kasie Hunt and Jim Kuhnhenn Original Article

Posted By: Dreadnought- 10/20/2012 5:34:42 PM Post Reply

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- Heading into the campaign's final weeks, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is upping his criticism of President Barack Obama's plans for a second term, accusing the Democrat of failing to tell Americans what he would do with four more years. The Obama campaign is aggressively disputing the notion, claiming it's Romney who hasn't provided specific details to voters. At campaign events, in a new ad and fundraising appeal out Saturday, Romney is setting up the closing weeks as a choice between what he says is a "small" campaign that's offering

French far-right group
storms site of new mosque

France 24, by Staff Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 5:28:55 PM Post Reply

Around sixty members of an extreme right-wing group stormed the site of a future mosque in France on Saturday, to protest against what they see as Islam's increasing influence in the country. According to French media, protesters from a group called Generation Identity occupied the building site in a suburb of the town of Poitiers, western France, at around 6am. They climbed onto the building's roof and displayed a banner marked with “732 generation identity” in reference to the year 732, when Charles Martel halted the advance of the invading Muslim army to the north of Poitiers.

Reports: Marcellus reserves
larger than expected

Associated Press, by Kevin Begos Original Article

Posted By: Dreadnought- 10/20/2012 5:28:24 PM Post Reply

PITTSBURGH -- There's been plenty of debate over the Marcellus Shale natural gas field, but new research adds a twist that could impact political and environmental battles. Two independent financial firms say the Marcellus isn't just the biggest natural gas field in the country - it's the cheapest place for energy companies to drill. One of the reports adds that the Marcellus reserves that lie below parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and New York are far larger than recent government estimates, while another said the powerful combination of

Ryan hits the campaign trail as
Romney prepares for final debate

Washington Post, by Felicia Sonmez Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 5:20:57 PM Post Reply

Moon Township, Pa. - Stoking speculation about whether Republicans may seek to make an 11th-hour play in this long-Democratic state, GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan on Saturday headlined a brief, hastily scheduled rally in an airport hangar here on his way to an event in eastern Ohio. Addressing an enthusiastic group of about 800 supporters, many of whom got word of the rally only on Friday night, Ryan told the crowd that President Obama is waging a “war on coal” and cast the decision facing the country as one that will have consequences beyond the next four years.

When desperation strikes incumbents

Hot Air, by Ed Morrissey Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 5:14:53 PM Post Reply

It’s been a while since we’ve had an incumbent President lose an election. In fact, it was 20 years ago, when George H. W. Bush lost in a three-way fight to Bill Clinton. What made that election remarkable was that Bush had enjoyed some of the best-ever job approval ratings (Snip) Bush abandoned that in the final week in schoolyard name-calling. That’s not why Bush lost the election, of course. It was, however, the moment that I knew he’d lost it — and was pretty sure he knew he was losing, too. Keep that in mind when you hear Barack Obama on the stump talking about “Romnesia.”

NRA Mobilizing Voters In Swing States

Breitbart's Big Government, by Tony Lee Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 5:07:37 PM Post Reply

The National Rifle Association (NRA) is seizing upon President Barack Obama's comments about wanting to reintroduce the so-called "assault weapons ban" during last Tuesday's town hall to mobilize voters in some of the nation's most important swing states. According to the Star-Telegram, the NRA Political Victory Fund has deployed 25 paid organizers to 13 states including battleground states like Florida, Ohio, Colorado, Wisconsin, Virginia and Nevada. (Snip) During the debate, Obama said as part of the broader conversation about reducing gun violence, it must include "seeing if we can get

Senators to Obama: Stop the Leaks

Washington Free Beacon, by Adam Kredo Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 5:03:48 PM Post Reply

Republican lawmakers on the Senate Intelligence Committee are warning the Obama administration against leaking classified information as it seeks to bolster its national security bona fides in the wake of a deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya that left four Americans dead. The intelligence leaks could jeopardize American efforts to capture or kill those responsible for the raid that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens, the lawmakers wrote Friday in a letter to the Obama administration and its national security officials. ''We are troubled that administration officials appear to be publicly

Minnesota Schools Close So
Teachers Can Play with Dolls,
Learn About Teaching Islam

Townhall, by Kyle Olson Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 4:50:53 PM Post Reply

Each year, Minnesota government schools close for two days (just before the weekend, of course) so teachers’ union members can gather at a conference organized by their union. It’s meant to “inspire teachers,” EAGnews.org reported, and the conference includes a session titled, “Using Persona Dolls to Promote Social Emotional Intelligence and Acceptance of Diversity.” (Snip) “An expert panel will present information on teaching about Islam in the context of social studies and world religion. They will share perspectives on how educators can help improve intercultural communication and

Poll: Romney, Obama Tied in Ohio

Townhall, by Daniel Doherty Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 4:47:42 PM Post Reply

The latest Gravis Marketing poll conducted in Ohio shows Governor Romney and President Obama locked in a virtual dead heat, 47% to 47%. Here are a few key findings from the survey: Romney leads by 6 percentage points among men (50 to 44 percent), while Obama leads by 4 percentage points among women (49 to 45 percent). Both sides are doing well to consolidate their bases in Ohio. 87 percent of Democrats say they will vote for President Obama and 92 percent of Republicans say they will vote for Governor Romney if the election were held today. Governor Romney leads

Women describe circumstances
that led to abortion

Associated Press, by Lindsey Tanner Original Article

Posted By: JoniTx- 10/20/2012 4:43:30 PM Post Reply

CHICAGO- They say they were using birth control, but it failed. One woman would have had the baby but the man she was in a relationship with didn't want her to. Another was having an affair with a married man and viewed a pregnancy as unthinkable. A third woman's health would be at risk if she continued her pregnancy. Nearly 1 million women have abortions in the U.S. each year. What leads them to that choice? "There's this false idea that certain types of women have abortions and different types of women have babies," says bioethicist and gynecologist Dr. Lisa Harris.

WSJ Circles Wagons:
Blames Benghazi-Gate
on Intelligence Community

Breitbart's Big Journalism, by AWR Hawkins Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 4:42:35 PM Post Reply

It appears Obama surrogates in the mainstream media are circling the wagons in the days leading up to the Oct. 22 foreign policy debate. Case in point -- the Wall Street Journal's Oct 18 report providing a smokescreen for U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice. Written in a way that admits the Obama administration's story did change, the report creates a caveat by suggesting the change wasn't official until weeks after Rice appeared Sunday news shows to blame the Benghazi attack on a YouTube video. Moreover, the WSJ report pins the changing story on the intelligence community, thereby protecting Obama

Helmand police killed
by Afghan colleagues

BBC News, by Staff Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 4:31:54 PM Post Reply

Six Afghan policemen have been killed after an officer and a cook turned on them in Helmand, officials say. The cook had tried to poison the men at a checkpoint in Gereshk district on Friday, said officials. He and another policeman then shot two of their colleagues dead. The other four were killed by insurgents who attacked the checkpoint. It was the latest in a spate of attacks by Afghan security personnel against their local and foreign colleagues. (Snip) The Taliban have claimed the attack, saying they had despatched a "mujahid who had infiltrated and penetrated the police ranks" before

Romney: Israel does not
warrant public warnings

Jerusalem Post [Israel], by Hilary Leila Krieger Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 4:24:23 PM Post Reply

Washington - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pledged not to issue “public warnings” to Israel as part of the Middle East policy outlined Friday in response to questions posed by the American Jewish Committee. Both Romney and US President Barack Obama completed the questionnaire, which was posted on the AJC website. “I do not believe that we should be issuing public warnings that create distance between the United States and Israel,” Romney wrote. “Israel does not need public lectures about how to weigh decisions of war and peace. It needs our support.” At several points

Year of the electric car blows a fuse

CNN Money, by Peter Valdes-Dapena Original Article

Posted By: Photoonist- 10/20/2012 4:22:22 PM Post Reply

New York - This year was supposed to be the year of the plug-in car but, as 2012 draws to a close, it looks like the electric car market still isn't fully charged. By the end of 2012, most major automakers will have a plug-in car of some type on the market, but plug-in cars still make up just one tenth of one percent of all cars sold in America. So have automakers gotten ahead of themselves and produced too many? (Snip) Despite their lock on the EV market, the Leaf and Volt are failing to meet Nissan and General Motors' respective sales goals. GM had once hoped to sell 45,000 Volts in 2012,

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