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Massachusetts College Towns:  Not Just For Students

BOSTON – Massachusetts has a well-earned reputation as a national and international center of education. Fewer people are aware that in addition to top-tier colleges and universities located in Boston, the Commonwealth boasts some of the best college towns in America.

Investigate the deaths of Cuba’s Oswaldo Payá and Harold Cepero

Miami, -- The circumstances surrounding the death in a car crash last July 22nd of Oswaldo Payá, Cuba´s foremost opposition leader, and Harold Cepero, a young member of his movement, are shrouded in suspicion and countless unanswered questions. Angel Carromero, from Spain and Aron Modig, from Sweden, both 27, survived the crash. While in detention they separately issued self-incriminating public statements validating Cuba’s official version of the crash (Carromero´s was filmed, Modig´s was in the presence of journalists from news organizations authorized in Cuba). They each faced long years of prison, apparently now “forgiven,” for violations to Cuba’s despotic national security and immigration laws disallowing “unconstitutional political activities.” Both are members of youth group of political parties from their respective countries that promote the peaceful democratization of Cuba.

NBC To Profile Dressage with Ann Romney’s Olympic Horse Rafalca and Jan Ebeling

Tonight at 7:30 PM, NBC Olympic Zone will be doing a profile on Dressage featuring the Team USA and Jan Ebeling and Rafalca, the dressage horse owned by Ann Romney in partnership with Jan's wife Amy Ebeling and Beth Meyer. The interview will be with NBC's Health correspondent Dr. Nancy Snyderman, a dressage rider herself. It can also be viewed on nbcolympics.com

Are Public Schools Teaching Students to Hate America?

In his new book, “AMERICA'S LAST STAND?”, author David Pimentel asks whether the public schools in America will be the place of the last stand against the many enemies of America. In the book, Pimentel discusses whether the textbooks and curriculum are being fair in their presentation of Islamic history in the classroom. Pimentel argues that it is unfair to teach students that America is an imperialist nation while the lessons present Islam in a completely positive light.

The Commons Hotel—an Industrial Schoolhouse Chic Property in Minneapolis—to Launch on 10.11.12

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Set to open October 2012, the new Commons Hotel will launch in Minneapolis as an industrial schoolhouse chic property inspired by its collegiate ties to the University of Minnesota and industrial history of the Twin Cities. Embodying a sense of inner geek in a chic setting, the newest property in the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection will embrace diverse people, culture and communities who share the common desire to discover, with an uncommon hotel experience.

Palin’s Qualifications to Serve in White House Should Not Be Questioned

Lloyd Marcus, the Chairman of leading conservative group Campaign to Defeat Obama PAC released the following statement today in response to an ABC news report that former Vice President Dick Cheney criticized Sarah Palin’s qualifications to serve in the White House:

Rep. Kelly’s Rousing Floor Speech Receives Standing Ovation and Chants of “USA!”

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Believers in Iran released from prison

(Source: Mohabat News) Two Christians in Iran who endured many months in prison, including significant amounts of time spent in solitary confinement, have been released. Noorollah Qabitizse, 48, a house church leader arrested on Christmas Eve 2010, was released after being imprisoned almost 19 months. He had been arrested in a raid on a house church, along with 10 other Christian converts who had gathered to celebrate. Noorollah was interrogated numerous times and suffered mental abuse as authorities tried to force him to denounce his faith. Another Christian convert, university student Ehsan Behrouz, was finally freed after spending 105 days in solitary confinement during his eight months of imprisonment. Ehsan was arrested in October of 2011. The 24-year-old, who was studying management at the University of Mashhad, has not been able to return to his classes and his education is at risk. In the past, other Christian students have been sentenced to deprivation of education.

China:  House church crackdown gains momentum as Christians ordered to attend gov’t-approved church

Religious liberties organisation Release International has received reports that appear to confirm that a government campaign to eradicate unregistered churches is underway.

Ontario loses investment due to high Hydro costs

NORTH BAY – High hydro rates continue to drive jobs and investment out of Ontario, PC Energy Critic and Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli said today.

LCBO sells booze to 14-year-old wearing burka

TORONTO - Three liquor stores recently sold booze to a 14-year-old boy whose identity was hidden because he was wearing a full-length burka and face veil at the time, a Sun News Network exclusive has found.

Simon Hughes MP at GPU 2008, Saturday 25th OCT

BBC Olympics 2012 Website Omits Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel

BBC Olympics 2012 Website Omits Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel The British Broadcasting Company’s Olympic website purposely omitted Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Israeli page of the 2012 Olympic website states, “Seat of government Jerusalem, though most foreign embassies are in Tel Aviv.” Furthermore, the website lists “East Jerusalem” as the “Intended seat of government” of “Palestine,” even though there is no nation recognized as “Palestine.”

TELUS responds to misleading foreign ownership allegations

• TELUS compliant as non-Canadian ownership is below 33 1/3 per cent

VANCOUVER, - Today TELUS formally responded to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) about the misleading allegations by Globalive concerning TELUS' foreign ownership levels. TELUS' response highlights that its long-established systems to monitor and control foreign ownership of its voting shares have kept the company compliant with Canada's foreign ownership restrictions for telecommunications companies.

China’s Type 90 a Stalking Tiger on World Light Tracked Vehicle Market

NEWTOWN, Conn. ― In its annual analysis "The Market for Light Tracked Vehicles," the Forecast International Weapons Group reports that it expects the market to produce nearly 9,300 units, worth more than $19.7 billion, through 2021. The international market for light tracked vehicles remains a highly competitive and dynamic environment.

Children’s summer camps targeted in China

(Source: ChinaAid) Authorities in China recently raided two church-organized summer camps for children. Two house churches in Jiangxi province jointly held a church summer camp for elementary school students between June 2 and 7. On June 6, officers and officials from the police station, the public security bureau, the religious affairs bureau, and some primary and secondary school principals converged on the classroom, recording the names of everyone present and confiscating a computer and projector. Three teachers were taken for questioning on the grounds that non-local residents are not allowed to come and evangelize, and officials stressed that children may not become religious believers. They ordered the church to stop hosting classes and said since the church was not registered it was not legal. As a result of international pressure, authorities have since returned the confiscated property and the church has been able to resume meeting normally.

Prominent physician and surgeon Dr. Robert McMurtry calls for wind turbine moratorium

Dr. Bob McMurtry, a prominent member of the Canadian health establishment, joins the victims of industrial wind turbines (IWT’s) in their call for Health Canada to turn over their future wind turbine noise study to Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). While the study is being conducted, they demand an immediate moratorium on all pending and proposed IWT projects.

Please Help Eva Get on the Children’s Transplant List Before Her 21st Birthday!

Eva is one cool young lady. She is only twenty years old. She is smart and loves to play with little kids. Eva enjoys video games, reading, computer programming, and turning everyday life into a song. Eva has hopes and dreams for the future just like every young person. Several years ago, however, Eva was diagnosed with lupus.

Project Veritas: Legislators, Union Bosses Seek Funding for Digging Holes and Filling Them Back In

2013 Subaru Forester: Compact Size, Nimble Handling, Superior Comfort

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce the release of the 2013 Subaru Forester. While the Forester continues to be available in a wide range of trim levels including the Forester 2.5X, 2.5X Convenience Package (and 2.5X Convenience Package with PZEV option), 2.5X Touring Package, 2.5X Limited Package and the top-of-the-line turbocharged 2.5XT Limited, the 2013 Forester enters the new model year with thoughtful enhancements for greater style, convenience and safety throughout its lineup.

Select New Features

New for 2013, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity is now standard on all models, allowing drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. All models also now gain a MediaHub, allowing quick and easy connection to iPod or USB files.