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- cultureshock Tue, Dec 16, 2003 at 22:18:29

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 16, 2003 at 22:16:09

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 16, 2003 at 21:55:53

Bush Says He Could Back Gay Marriage Ban
ASSOCIATED PRESS
'WASHINGTON - President Bush said Tuesday that he could support a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 15, 2003 at 22:57:02

France Pledges to Help Reduce Iraq's Debt
NewsMax.com Wires
'PARIS -- France said Monday it will work with other nations to cancel billions of dollars in Iraqi debt and suggested that Saddam Hussein's capture would open the way toward mending relations with Washington.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 15, 2003 at 22:46:01

Vatican in security alert
From correspondents in Rome
NEWS.COM.AU
'ITALIAN police are taking the unprecedented measure of closing the main avenue leading to the Vatican every night over Christmas after an Israeli warning about the possibility of attacks on Christian sites.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 15, 2003 at 22:38:59

Saddam's Capture Roils 2004 White House Race
REUTERS
'WASHINGTON (Reuters)-Saddam Hussein's capture injected a dramatic new twist into the 2004 White House race on Sunday, bringing President Bush (news - web sites) more good news and complicating the message of his Democratic rivals.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 15, 2003 at 22:29:28

Let's negotiate, Saddam says
By Paul McGeough in Baghdad and Marian Wilkinson in Washington
SMH.COM
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MTM GUTTER TV - cultureshock Mon, Dec 15, 2003 at 22:25:25

Actress Sues MTV, Snoop Over Fake Nude, Sex Scenes
REUTERS
'LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Los Angeles actress has sued MTV and rapper Snoop Dogg, saying they edited her videotaped performance to make her appear to be naked and having sex despite her insistence that she wanted to appear in pajamas and would only consent to holding hands.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 15, 2003 at 22:18:19

- cultureshock Sun, Dec 14, 2003 at 21:11:12

SADDAM CAUGHT!
Former Iraqi leader discovered hiding
at bottom of hole by home near Tikrit
WORLDNETDAILY
'It took eight months.
When it finally came, it was a surprise.'

- cultureshock Sun, Dec 14, 2003 at 21:01:34

TIME Exclusive: Notes from Saddam in Custody
Saddam is talking, but he isn't cooperative. New details on his capture and his first interrogation�
By BRIAN BENNETT/BAGHDAD
Time
'Saddam Hussein was captured on Sunday without a fight. But since then, according to a U.S. intelligence official in Iraq, the fallen dictator has been defiant. �He�s not been very cooperative,� said the official, who read the transcript of the initial interrogation report taken during the first questioning session.'

- cultureshock Sun, Dec 14, 2003 at 20:56:09

'WE GOT HIM'U.S. soldiers with 4th Inf. Div. capture Saddam Hussein near his hometown
Defenselink
'WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2003 � With three words � �We got him� � Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III announced at a press briefing in Baghdad today that U.S. forces had captured Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein near his hometown of Tikrit.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 13, 2003 at 22:28:35

FCC embroiled in growing obscenity debate
By Frank Ahrens / The Washington Post
'WASHINGTON -- Nicole Richie, star of the Fox reality show "The Simple Life," prepared to announce a category of nominees on the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday night. Standing alongside was her co-star, hotel heiress Paris Hilton, who warned: "Now Nicole, remember, this a live show, watch the bad language."'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 13, 2003 at 22:18:57

Memo: 9-11 chief
trained by Saddam
Document says Atta in Baghdad under Abu Nidal's tutelage just before attacks
WORLDNETDAILY
'Mohammed Atta, the hijacker believed to be the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, was trained in Baghdad by Palestinian terrorist Abu Nidal, claims Iraq's coalition government.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 13, 2003 at 11:10:21

Iowa Judge Grants Lesbian Divorce
ASSOCIATED PRESS
'DES MOINES, Iowa -- An Iowa judge's divorce decree for two women has sparked a legal challenge that could help decide whether some states can bar same-sex unions while others permit it.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 13, 2003 at 11:00:25

Judge rules Islamic education
OK in California classrooms
Dismisses suit opposing requirement students recite Quran, pray to Allah
WORLDNETDAILY
'Requiring seventh-grade students to pretend they're Muslims, wear Islamic garb, memorize verses from the Quran, pray to Allah and even to play "jihad games" in California public schools has been legally upheld by a federal judge, who has dismissed a highly publicized lawsuit brought by several Christian students and their parents.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 13, 2003 at 10:57:15

Nasty Language on Live TV Renews Old Debate
FCC Takes Heat for Ruling on Adjectival Usage
WASHINGTON POST
'Nicole Richie of the Fox reality show "The Simple Life," prepared to announce a category of nominees on the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday night. Standing alongside was her co-star, hotel heiress Paris Hilton, who warned: "Now Nicole, remember, this a live show, watch the bad language."'

ALERT*COMING TO THE TRUTH ON PSYCH MEDS! DANGEROUS*ALERT - cultureshock Fri, Dec 12, 2003 at 13:50:17

Britain Warns Against Some Antidepressants For Kids
Channelcincinnati.com
'LONDON -- British officials say young people should not get most drugs in a common class of antidepressants because they can do more harm than good. The risks include an urge to commit suicide.'

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 12, 2003 at 11:20:52

Religion leads to a merrier Christmas
By Jennifer Harper
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
'Who has the merriest Christmas?
It's just as the old country pastor says: Those who keep the Christ in Christmas have the most satisfying holiday.
"Religious people are happier than those without spirituality in their life," notes a new study from Britain's University of Warwick.'

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 12, 2003 at 11:12:46

Carville: Gore Looks Like 'a Corpse'
N
CARL LIMBACHER, NEWSMAX
'Former Clinton war room capo James Carville is trashing ex-Vice President Al Gore's decision this week to endorse Howard Dean, saying that Gore looked like "a corpse" at Tuesday's announcement ceremony in Harlem.'

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 12, 2003 at 11:02:59

2004 Economic Forecast Best in 20 Years, Conference Board Reports
Business Journal
'NEW YORK - Revising its year-end economic forecast sharply upward, The Conference Board today projected that real GDP growth will hit 5.7% next year, making 2004 the best year economically in the last 20 years.'

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 12, 2003 at 10:57:55

Sources: Al-Qaida outfitting ambulances for Iraq attacks
U.S. military commanders believe Saudis supplying logistics, vehicles
WORLDNETDAILY
'Al-Qaida has prepared 15 cars filled with explosives for suicide attacks in Iraq, reports intelligence newsletter Geostrategy-Direct.. '

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 12, 2003 at 10:53:47

Counselor suspended over 'religious advice'
Student reportedly asked for Bible's take on homosexuality
WORLDNETDAILY
'A dropout-prevention counselor at a North Carolina high school has been suspended for reportedly sharing Scripture with a student who was struggling with homosexuality.'

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 12, 2003 at 10:51:17

Boy who killed girl:
'I did her a favor'
Teenager denies video game inspired him to slay friend
WORLDNETDAILY
'Though an alleged teen killer claims a popular violent video game had nothing to do with his murdering a young girl, the victim's father and others are convinced Grand Theft Auto III inspired the boy to bludgeon and stab his friend to death.'

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 12, 2003 at 10:48:14

New speaker declares
'war on Schwarzenegger'
Mexican-American Dem talks tough
in Spanish, is conciliatory in English
WORLDNETDAILY
'Fabian Nunez, the fiery Democratic assemblyman from Los Angeles set to ascend to the powerful speakership position, told a Spanish-language Mexico City newspaper he has "declared war" on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.'

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 12, 2003 at 10:44:31

DEAN IN FOR N.H. BUSH-WHACKING: POLL
NEW YORK POST
'WASHINGTON - A stunning new poll shows President Bush would clobber Democratic front-runner Howard Dean by nearly 2-1 in politically potent New Hampshire - even though Dean has a giant lead over Democratic rivals in the state.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 11, 2003 at 12:32:08

Ruling on Campaign Finance Helps GOP
NewsMax.com Wires
'WASHINGTON � The Supreme Court's ruling on campaign finance gives the Republicans, who raise far more in small donations, a big advantage in next year's elections for the White House and Congress.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 11, 2003 at 12:27:14

Retired officers say they are gay
By John Files
The New York Times
'WASHINGTON � Three retired military officers -- two generals and an admiral -- who have been among the most senior uniformed officers to criticize the "don't ask, don't tell" policy for homosexuals in the military disclosed Tuesday that they are gay.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 11, 2003 at 12:22:01

McCain-Feingold Ruling Angers Activists on Both Left and Right
By David Von Drehle
Washington Post Staff Writer
'It's not every day the National Rifle Association and the American Civil Liberties Union are outraged by the same Supreme Court decision.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 11, 2003 at 12:19:27

Man not needed to make baby?
Researchers grow sperm from stem cells, fertilize eggs
WORLDNETDAILY
'Scientists have moved a step closer to creating life in a petri dish � without the use of a man.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 11, 2003 at 12:16:51

GrinchList.com combats Christmas 'censorship'
Virginia couple fight companies using politically correct term 'holiday'
WORLDNETDAILY
'A new website has been launched to combat what the creators see as a growing intolerance for the term "Christmas" in American culture.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 11, 2003 at 12:05:32

GOP hopes to paint Dean as the new McGovern
By Ralph Z. Hallow
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
'Republicans already are considering various strategies for President Bush to use against Howard Dean, the man they expect to head the Democratic presidential ticket next year.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 11, 2003 at 12:02:28

Kerry blaming Bush
for Kerry's own bill
Blasts president over carcinogenic fuel additive he helped promote
WORLDNETDAILY
'In a classic case of the political pot calling the kettle black, Democrat presidential candidate John Kerry blasted the Bush administration over failing to be accountable for the disastrous fallout of the use of a fuel additive deemed carcinogenic, without mentioning he was behind legislation that mandated its widespread use.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 21:41:38

Iraqis demonstrate against terrorism
UPI
'BAGHDAD, Iraq, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Thousands of Iraqis took to Baghdad's streets Friday condemning terrorism and urging a halt to political violence.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 16:26:37

Supreme Court OKs
'soft-money' ban
Justices rule prevention of corruption outweighs free-speech limits
WORLDNETDAILY
'A divided United States Supreme Court has given the green light to some of the key provisions of the 2002 "McCain-Feingold" campaign-finance overhaul intended to weaken the influence of money in politics.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 16:19:28

Hil puts chill on
Al's party plans
By DAVID SALTONSTALL
DAILY NEWS CITY HALL BUREAU CHIEF
'Once upon a time, the Clintons and the Gores shared everything, from political tickets to intimate White House dinners.

But those days seemed long gone...'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 10:44:58

Global warming on Mars � without SUVs!
Planet experiencing increased temperatures despite lack of humankind
WORLDNETDAILY
'Though not subject to pollutants of human habitation, Mars appears to be undergoing global warming, with new data suggesting the planet is possibly emerging from an ice age.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 10:16:37

Democrats' radio try
sputters after 2 days
Host quits show, saying he couldn't be funny, provocative doing 'infomercial'
WORLDNETDAILY
'An attempt by Democrats to provide an alternative to what they consider is conservative-dominated talk radio flopped after just two days when the show's host quit.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 10:12:01

Paul Harvey: Islam
'religion of peace'
Conciliatory statement in response to Muslims' apology demand
WORLDNETDAILY
'Responding to a demand for apology from a Muslim lobby group, radio commentator Paul Harvey issued a conciliatory statement yesterday suggesting "Islam is a religion of peace."'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 01:33:05

Ted Koppel, Anchor Provocateur
Barbed Questions Stir a Heated Debate
HOWARD KURTZ
WASHINGTON POST
'n a third-floor conference room in Washington last Thursday afternoon, Ted Koppel decided it was time to talk about the elephant in the room.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 01:03:36

Memo: No Basis for Jackson Allegations
ASSOCIATED PRESS

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 01:00:52

Gore endorses Dean for president
Former vice president says candidate has 'best chance to win'
WORLDNETDAILY
'Thumbing his nose at his 2000 running mate, former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Democratic presidential contender Howard Dean, noting he is "the strongest candidate" and has "the best chance to win."'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 00:58:34

Pressured company
retires porn catalog
Clothier dismissed family groups' impact, had insisted racy quarterly would be back
WORLDNETDAILY
'Abercrombie & Fitch announced it will permanently cease publication of a controversial quarterly catalog that prompted a boycott campaign by family advocacy groups.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 00:51:33

Abercrombie & Fitch Announces It Will Discontinue Its Quarterly Magazine
PR NEWSWIRE
'NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF - News) announced today that it has decided to retire the A&F Quarterly and will cease publication with the Christmas issue. While it has enjoyed success with the Quarterly over the years, the Company believes it is time for new thinking and looks forward to unveiling an innovative and exciting campaign in the Spring.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 9, 2003 at 19:15:38

Chantilly Senior Decries Double Standard for Dirty Talk
By S. Mitra Kalita
Washington Post Staff Writer
'In some ways, Jeff Daybell, a Chantilly High School senior, might make Holden Caulfield proud -- even as he decries the cuss words of the rebellious protagonist of "The Catcher in the Rye."'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 9, 2003 at 19:11:35

For YWCA, new push to include men causes a rift
By DAVID CRARY
Associated Press
'NEW YORK - Convinced that the mandatory policy of women-only leadership is no longer sound, some of the YWCA's most vibrant affiliates are taking steps to admit men as members and directors - a challenge that could either transform or fracture the 145-year-old organization.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 9, 2003 at 19:07:27

Cities come out about wooing gays � and their dollars
By Deborah Sharp, USA TODAY
'FORT LAUDERDALE � When civic leaders rolled out the rainbow carpet here almost a decade ago, Fort Lauderdale was nearly alone among destinations in trying to woo gay and lesbian travelers.'

YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP FOLKS ... - cultureshock Tue, Dec 9, 2003 at 02:03:21

Pagans incensed by White House comment
Church-state separatists demand apology from Bush official
WORLDNETDAILY
'Backed up by Americans United for Separation of Church and State, pagans across the U.S. are demanding a Bush administration official apologize for saying pagan groups don't care about the poor.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 9, 2003 at 01:35:51

Ex-colleague questions
competence of Jennings
Former ABC reporter: Peter's clueless to bias, thinks he's protecting 'peasantry in America'
WORLDNETDAILY
'An ABC News special tonight hosted by Peter Jennings is the latest example of the anchorman's inability to comprehend his biased reporting, says a former colleague.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 9, 2003 at 01:32:34

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- cultureshock Tue, Dec 9, 2003 at 01:29:51

Democrat candidates push character issue
Lob personal attacks against Bush as economy gains steam
WORLDNETDAILY
'The sudden acceleration in what until the fall had been a very sluggish economic recovery has left many Bush aides and election strategists punching the air with excitement and relief. Their confidence has rebounded and they are persuaded now that even with problems in Iraq the president is sitting pretty when it comes to his re-election bid. White House incumbents, they point out, fare well when slumps start shifting into recoveries.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 9, 2003 at 01:24:52

Today's teens becoming
'world's sickest adults'
Major medical study blames unhealthy eating, drinking, sexual, drug-taking habits
WORLDNETDAILY
'Today's children and teens � due to their unhealthy eating, drinking, sexual and drug-taking habits � will become the sickest, most mentally ill, obese and infertile adults in the history of mankind, warns a major medical study released yesterday.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 8, 2003 at 17:58:58

U.S. Revokes Visa of Cleric at Saudi Embassy
Monarchy to No Longer Be Islamic Institute's Sponsor
By Susan Schmidt and Caryle Murphy
Washington Post Staff Writers
'U.S. authorities have revoked the diplomatic visa of an influential Islamic cleric, and the Saudi government has decided it will no longer sponsor an Islamic institute in Virginia where he sometimes lectured, moves that reflect both nations' increasing efforts to curb the spread of extremist Islamic rhetoric, according to U.S. and Saudi officials.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 8, 2003 at 17:56:42

Survey: Saddam Killed 61,000 in Baghdad
By NIKO PRICE
Associated Press Writer
'BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Saddam Hussein's government may have executed 61,000 Baghdad residents, a number significantly higher than previously believed, according to a survey obtained Monday by The Associated Press.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 8, 2003 at 02:18:30

Secret Memos Reveal Pro-Abortion Legal Strategy
NewsMax.com Wires
'The Friday Fax, a publication of the Catholic Family & Human Rights Institute, has acquired a number of internal memos produced by the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) that map out CRR's multi-year strategy for establishing binding and enforceable international reproductive rights laws, most notably girls' and women's right to state-financed abortion on demand.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 8, 2003 at 02:10:43

White House Wants Kerry to Apologize for ProfanityBy RON FOURNIER
'
WASHINGTON (Dec. 7) - John Kerry used profane language to assess President Bush's Iraq policy, and Bush's chief of staff said Sunday the Democratic presidential candidate was out of line.'

- cultureshock Sun, Dec 7, 2003 at 19:09:01

Molesting Priest Beaten to Death
NEWSMAX
'LEXINGTON, Kentucky -- A retired Roman Catholic priest who admitted molesting three altar boys in 1995 was found beaten to death at his home, police said Saturday.'

YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP! - cultureshock Sun, Dec 7, 2003 at 19:02:10

Officials boot 'God' from patriotic song
Lee Greenwood's inspiring Gulf War anthem prompts questions about 'legality of lyrics'
WORLDNETDAILY
'''God Bless the U.S.A.,'' a patriotic anthem made popular by singer Lee Greenwood during the 1991 Gulf War, ignited a war of words between some parents and officials when it was learned an upcoming school performance would substitute the words ''I love'' for 'God bless.'''

- cultureshock Sun, Dec 7, 2003 at 18:58:32

Judge: 'Gay'-diversity week violated rights of Christian
Rules in favor of student whose religious views against homosexuality excluded from program
WORLDNETDAILY
'A federal judge in Detroit has upheld the constitutional right of a Christian student to express her religious beliefs in opposition to homosexuality during her high school's 2002 "Diversity Week" program.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 21:43:32

Anti-Semitism report issued after criticism
Richard Bernstein/NYT
NEW YORK TIMES
'< < Back to Start of Article
EU center had delayed 'unfair' findings
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BERLIN Responding to criticism from Jewish groups, European legislators and others, a European Union institute has made available the text of a previously withheld report on anti-Semitism that puts a major share of the blame for the rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Europe on Arab and Muslim extremists.'

ISN'T THIS GETTING RATHER PATHETIC? - cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 21:31:17

Teacher takes 'Christmas' out of carol
2nd-graders will sing 'winter' instead at upcoming concert
WORLDNETDAILY
'A parent of an elementary school student is upset with a teacher who replaced "Christmas" with "winter" in a carol to be performed during an upcoming concert.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 21:23:07

Secret Service probes Eminem 'Bush threat'
Rapper wishes 'president dead' in reported lyrics to new song 'We as Americans'
WORLDNETDAILY
'The Secret Service is trying to determine if any action needs to be taken regarding a lyric from shock rapper Eminem that may be a threat to President Bush.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 21:16:38

Kerry uses F-word
in anti-Bush tirade
Fires off expletive in Rolling Stone interview to describe how war vote hurting candidacy
WORLDNETDAILY
'Democrat presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry launches an X-rated attack on President Bush over Iraq and uses the F-word in a new interview with Rolling Stone magazine.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 21:11:57

CURSING KERRY UNLEASHES
FOULMOUTHED ATTACK ON BUSH
By DEBORAH ORIN
NEW YORK POST
'December 6, 2003 -- Struggling 2004 Democratic wannabe John Kerry fires an X-rated attack at President Bush over Iraq and uses the f-word - highly unusual language for a presidential contender - in a stunning new interview with Rolling Stone magazine.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 15:14:47

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ON THIS WAR NOW YOU KNOW...THE REST OF THE STORY - cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 15:11:46

Muslims demand apology from Paul Harvey
CAIR wants him to say sorry for asserting Islam 'encourages killing'
WORLDNETDAILY
'A Muslim lobby group increasingly known for its demand of apologies from public figures, is calling on legendary radio commentator Paul Harvey to say he is sorry for asserting Islam encourages killing.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 15:08:58

Homosexuals admit AIDS culpability
Study seen as community's 1st honest look at lifestyle consequences
WORLDNETDAILY
'A Seattle AIDS group has published a manifesto that has stirred controversy among homosexuals because it acknowledges homosexual men must take responsibility for sexual excesses that spread the disease.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 11:17:25

Mom Sues School to Allow Nativity Scene FOX NEWS
'NEW YORK ��If a Christmas tree can�stand in a school's halls during the holidays, then a model of baby Jesus and his manger should also be welcomed, contends a�Queens, N.Y., mother who is going to court to prove her point.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 11:13:05

Trampled Woman Has History of Suing Stores
ASSOCIATED PRESS
'ORANGE CITY, Fla. ��A woman who was trampled by�Wal-Mart (search)�shoppers during a holiday sale on DVD players has made numerous injury claims against stores, including nine against the world's largest retailer.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 08:52:29

God and Politics: The Controversial Faith of George W. Bush
The President's openness about his faith makes him both the subject of praise and the target of ridicule.
By Melissa Charbonneau
White House Correspondent
CBN
CBN.com � WHITE HOUSE � He is called one of America's most faith-based Presidents, his speeches infused with scriptural references and invocations of the Almighty. George Bush is said to read the Bible daily, pray in the Oval Office, and on occasion, open cabinet meetings with prayer.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 08:40:30

Unemployment Rate Falls Again, to 5.9 Percent
NewsMax.com Wires
'WASHINGTON � The nation's unemployment rate slipped to 5.9 percent in November, the lowest level in eight months, as employers added new jobs for a fourth straight month.'

- cultureshock Sat, Dec 6, 2003 at 08:37:56

Public's Growing Optimism on Economy Boosts Bush
NewsMax.com Wires
'WASHINGTON � Americans are growing more optimistic about the economy, and that shift is beginning to improve President Bush's standing with voters, according to an Associated Press poll.'

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 5, 2003 at 23:27:53

Researchers fake AIDS study data
By Robert Stacy McCain
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
'Three Maryland researchers have admitted fabricating interviews with teenagers for a study on AIDS prevention that received more than $1 million in federal funds.'

EMINDREAD ... THEY CALL THIS MAN A GENIUS?! - cultureshock Fri, Dec 5, 2003 at 23:18:51

Eminem wishes 'president dead'
Shocking lyrics reported in rapper's new song 'We as Americans'
WORLDNETDAILY
'Shock rapper Eminem has President Bush in his sights in his new song "We as Americans," apparently wishing he were dead.'

EMINDREAD ... THEY CALL THIS MAN A GENIUS?! - cultureshock Fri, Dec 5, 2003 at 23:17:59

Eminem wishes 'president dead'
Shocking lyrics reported in rapper's new song 'We as Americans'
WORLDNETDAILY

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 5, 2003 at 23:11:04

NAACP accused of rigging affirmative-action case
Groups file complaint against attorney amid leaked memos
WORLDNETDAILY
'A conservative black group has accused the NAACP of rigging a landmark court decision on affirmative action.'

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 5, 2003 at 23:08:35

Busted for driving while breastfeeding
Mom caught on Ohio Turnpike sentenced to house arrest
WORLDNETDAILY
'A woman found nursing her baby while traveling 65 mph on the Ohio Turnpike will be doing her breastfeeding at home for the next three months.'

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 5, 2003 at 23:04:07

Mom Sues School to Allow Nativity Scene
FOXNEWS
'NEW YORK ��If a Christmas tree can�stand in a school's halls during the holidays, then a model of baby Jesus and his manger should also be welcomed, contends a�Queens, N.Y., mother who is going to court to prove her point.'

- cultureshock Fri, Dec 5, 2003 at 23:00:21

Terror 101 �
Are the Saudis funding schools devoted to fomenting radical Islamic ideology?
NEWSWEEK
'An intense behind-the-scenes diplomatic struggle over a controversial Saudi-funded academy in Germany has shed new light on the close relationship between Saudi government officials and an international network of mosques and schools�some of which, Western intelligence officials say, have become breeding grounds for terrorism.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 4, 2003 at 20:26:03

Females secretly videotaped in school restroom
NEWSDAY
'PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- A dozen girls and women were secretly videotaped in the restroom of a suburban high school, and the head custodian has been suspended, according to school officials.
'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 4, 2003 at 18:34:59

Woman gets 10 years for running over McDonald's manager
By ANDREW TILGHMAN
Houston Chronicle
'A McDonald's customer who flew into a violent rage when she was denied mayonnaise on her cheeseburger got 10 years in prison today for running over the restaurant's manager.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 4, 2003 at 11:23:14

Leftist 9th Circuit Court Claims It's Legal to Abet Terrorists
NEWSMAX
'SAN FRANCISCO � In a potential blow to the Bush administration's legal strategy in the war on terror, a federal appeals court has overturned part of a sweeping law the government has increasingly used to arrest or prosecute suspected terrorists.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 4, 2003 at 11:18:05

Census: U.S. Arab population is surging
'WASHINGTON (AP) � The Arab population in the United States has nearly doubled in the past two decades, according to the Census Bureau's first report on the group.Experts cited liberalized U.S. immigration laws and unrest in the Middle East that led many people to come to America.'

THEY GO IN 2'S AND 3'S - cultureshock Thu, Dec 4, 2003 at 11:14:29

Council Tackles �Potty Parity� Bill
NEWSDAY
'Go ahead, make fun of the fact that several City Council members introduced a bill Wednesday to have more restrooms set aside for women.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 4, 2003 at 11:06:33

Child disciplined
for saying 'gay'?
ACLU demands officials apologize to student with lesbian mother
WORLDNETDAILY
'The American Civil Liberties Union claims a Louisiana second-grader was disciplined for using the word "gay" when describing his lesbian mom to a classmate and is demanding the boy's school apologize to him and his mother.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 4, 2003 at 11:02:57

Top abortion doctor convicted of abuse
Researcher claims case not as rare as news coverage suggests
WORLDNETDAILY
'Arizona's most prominent abortion doctor was convicted yesterday on 22 counts of sexually abusing patients over the past 17 years.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 4, 2003 at 10:58:29

Bush faces new enemy:
Sexy American babes
Scantily clad women join forces
to strip president from office
'If there's any truth to the belief "Sex sells," then President Bush could have an additional political enemy to deal with in the upcoming election year: American babes.'

- cultureshock Thu, Dec 4, 2003 at 10:44:54

Wednesday, December 03, 2003, 5:21 p.m.
By Bob Roberts
WBBM Newsradio 780
'(Chicago) -- Beginning next fall, St. Patrick's High School, on the northwest side, will become the first in Illinois to require drug tests of ALL its students.'

'ANIMAL'- INDEED - cultureshock Thu, Dec 4, 2003 at 10:41:07

Keep the Sex R-Rated, N.Y.U. Tells Film Students
By DANIEL J. WAKIN
NEW YORK TIMES
'In October, a film student at New York University pitched an idea for her video-making class: a four-minute portrayal of the contrast between unbridled human lust and banal everyday behavior.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 3, 2003 at 16:41:47

SHAME OF THE CITY
The high cost of homelessness
City has blinders to big picture
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
'San Francisco has the nation's worst problem with hard-core homelessness. Thousands of people are without shelter, and as many as 5,000 spend virtually all their time on the street. Chronicle reporter Kevin Fagan and photographer Brant Ward spent four months among the homeless and those who deal with them. In this series, they explore how one of the nation's wealthiest and most cultured cities came to have so many people living on its streets.'

ANOTHER ANGRY DEMOCRAT ... - cultureshock Wed, Dec 3, 2003 at 16:30:51

Interview With Linda Tripp Offends Former Clinton Staffer
By Susan Jones
CNSNews.com Morning Editor
'(CNSNews.com) - Linda Tripp is back in the news, and one former member of the Clinton administration is not happy about it.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 3, 2003 at 16:22:34

Abortion booklet available online
TIMES RECORD NEWS
'AUSTIN (AP) � A color booklet describing the stages of fetal development and abortion procedures and their risks has been developed by the Texas Department of Health under a new state law that will require women to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion starting Jan. 1.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 3, 2003 at 16:14:12

Companies' Productivity Soars 9.4 Percent
ASSOCIATED PRESS
'WASHINGTON (AP) - Productivity of U.S. companies rocketed at a 9.4 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the best showing in 20 years, offering an encouraging sign that the economic resurgence will be lasting.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 3, 2003 at 16:02:34

'Choice on Earth'
returns for encore
Planned Parenthood says criticism of Christmas card boosted sales
WORLDNETDAILY
'Planned Parenthood unveiled its 2003 Christmas card by mocking the widespread criticism of last year's version, which also celebrated "Choice on Earth."'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 3, 2003 at 15:58:55

Legal group challenges Christmas 'Grinch'
Launches campaign to prevent blatant religious discrimination
WORLDNETDAILY
'A civil-liberties legal defense organization has put the "Grinch" on notice he won't be able to strip Whoville or any other city in the U.S. of Yuletide glee this holiday season.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 3, 2003 at 15:56:09

Roy Moore appeals
removal from office
'10 Commandments judge' battling
to regain Alabama chief justice post
WORLDNETDAILY
'Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore will appeal his removal from office by next Wednesday, he said in an interview with WorldNetDaily.
Alabama's nine-member Court of the Judiciary voted unanimously to oust Moore Nov. 13 for defiance of a federal judge's order to remove a 10 Commandments monument he installed in the rotunda of the state courthouse two years ago. If the ruling stands, Gov. Bob Riley will appoint a new chief justice.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 3, 2003 at 15:52:27

Struggle With Cincinnati Cops Killed Man, Coroner Says
Family Demands Answers; Coroner Says Ruling Doesn't Imply Wrongful Conduct
LOCAL6.COM
'CINCINNATI -- A coroner said Wednesday a struggle with police was the primary cause of death of a man who died after being subdued by officers in Cincinnati.'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 3, 2003 at 12:36:15

THIS THE HEADLINE FROM THE DRUDGE REPORT:
BUSH BASHING BOOM IN BEVERLY; TURNOUT FOR HILTON MEETING PASSES 'WILDEST EXPECTATIONS'

TODAY, THIS HEADLINE FROM THE DRUDGE REPORT:
BUSH BASHING BOOM IN BEVERLY; TURNOUT FOR HILTON MEETING PASSES 'WILDEST EXPECTATIONS'

- cultureshock Wed, Dec 3, 2003 at 11:58:46

CIA Agent Valerie Plame Goes Undercover In Vanity Fair
WASHINGTON POST
'Former ambassador Joseph Wilson has been quite protective of his wife, Valerie Plame, in the weeks since her cover as a CIA operative was blown.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 2, 2003 at 21:11:35

Divorces can break more than hearts
By Karen S. Peterson, USA TODAY
'When a couple divorces, who gets custody of their friends? Divorce is cataclysmic for those who split. But more than their families are affected. Just who stays friends with whom, and how are those informal decisions made?Divorce is cataclysmic for those who split. But more than their families are affected. Just who stays friends with whom, and how are those informal decisions made?'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 2, 2003 at 20:23:05

Nader Raising Money for Possible Campaign
By SAM HANANEL
Associated Press Writer
'WASHINGTON (AP) - Ralph Nader has not yet decided whether to make another run for the White House, but he's authorized a new exploratory committee to raise money for a potential bid.'

61%!!! - cultureshock Tue, Dec 2, 2003 at 20:18:19

Poll: President's approval on the rise after Thanksgiving
WILL LESTER, Associated Press Writer
'President Bush's standing with the public has improved since his surprise Thanksgiving trip to Iraq amid signs of a stronger economy and following congressional passage of a prescription drug benefit under Medicare.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 2, 2003 at 14:52:04

� Dodge plans Lingerie Bowl
Automaker to sponsor event featuring lingerie models playing football during Super Bowl halftime.
CNN
'NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - DaimlerChrysler's Dodge unit is sponsoring a pay-per-view "Lingerie Bowl" during halftime of the Super Bowl on Feb. 1 featuring models dressed in lingerie playing a seven-on-seven tackle football game.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 2, 2003 at 10:17:53

PETA urges schools
to cut out dissection
Claims 'immoral' practice desensitizes students to animal suffering
WORLDNETDAILY
'Students are becoming desensitized to animal suffering through dissection in science classes, charges animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which is urging schools to stop the practice.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 2, 2003 at 10:15:21

Abortion-clinic boycott ignites battle royal
Planned Parenthood sounds alarm as residents launch petition, plan rally
WORLDNETDAILY
'The grit of Central Texas builders opposed to the construction of a Planned Parenthood facility has the national abortion provider on the defensive and concerned the defiance could be replicated across the country.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 2, 2003 at 10:06:41

Porn catalog gets yanked
After boycott produces 300 calls per hour company stops selling quarterly in stores
WORLDNETDAILY
'Under pressure from boycott campaigns, Abercrombie & Fitch stores have stopped selling a controversial catalogue described by family advocacy groups as pornographic.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 2, 2003 at 01:00:37

Title of HOLLYWOOD DEMS GATHER FOR 'HATE BUSH' MEETING AT HILTON
DRUDGE REPORT
'Top Hollywood activists and intellectuals are planning to gather this week in Beverly Hills for an event billed as 'Hate Bush,' the DRUDGE REPORT has learned!'

NO MORE A NATION OF LAWS - cultureshock Tue, Dec 2, 2003 at 00:53:43

Utah Polygamist Invokes Ruling on Gay Sex
ASSOCIATED PRESS
'SALT LAKE CITY -- A lawyer for a Utah man with five wives argued Monday that his bigamy convictions should be thrown out following a Supreme Court decision decriminalizing gay sex.'

- cultureshock Tue, Dec 2, 2003 at 00:42:33

Shifts in States May Give Bush Electoral Edge
NEW YORK TIMES
'WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 � Beyond issues like Iraq and the economy is one political reality that both the White House and Democrats say is already shaping next year's presidential race: If President Bush carries the same states in 2004 that he won in 2000, he will win seven more electoral votes.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 1, 2003 at 14:44:29

Interest Surges in Voodoo
NEW YORK TIMES
'NEW ORLEANS � Last year, doctors told a 41-year-old New York woman who had been bedridden with meningitis and other ailments that she should prepare for the worst. Rather than resign herself to her fate, she boarded a train to New Orleans � her illness does not permit her to fly � and made an offering at the tomb of Marie Laveau, the "voodoo queen" who died in 1881 but has re-emerged as the center of a far-reaching religious movement.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 1, 2003 at 13:36:37

American voters increasingly split along religious lines
By STEVEN THOMMA
Knight Ridder Newspapers
'DES MOINES, Iowa - Want to know how Americans will vote next Election Day? Watch what they do the weekend before.
'

MICHAEL I. IT MUST ALL THOSE BAPTIST PRAYING - cultureshock Mon, Dec 1, 2003 at 13:32:33

Conflict at Walt Disney bursts wide open
FT.COM
'Roy Disney, pictured,�resigned as vice-chairman of the Walt Disney entertainment group on Sunday and called for Michael Eisner, chairman and chief executive, to follow suit, bringing to a head a conflict that has been brewing for a decade.'

IT'S NOT THE ECONOMY STUPID! IT'S NOT MEDICARE-DEAN ATTACKING WAR POLICY-HE LOATHES THE WAR! - cultureshock Mon, Dec 1, 2003 at 13:27:28

Dean Attacks Bush on Defense, Foreign Policy
DRUDGE REPORT
'Howard Dean launched a full-throated attack on President Bush's foreign policy...'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 1, 2003 at 13:17:41

Business - AFP
US manufacturers hit 20-year record pace
2 hours, 17 minutes ago
AFP
'WASHINGTON (AFP) - US manufacturing activity unexpectedly shot to a 20-year record in November as factories hired workers to belt out goods for the runaway economy, a survey showed.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 1, 2003 at 13:15:28

Factory Growth Fastest in 20 Years
57 minutes ago
REUTERS
'NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. factory activity rocketed to its fastest pace since 1983 in November and construction spending hit another record high the prior month, according to reports on Monday showing the economy's rapid growth is reversing three years of job losses.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 1, 2003 at 13:11:54

Stocks Soar, Dow Up More Than 1 Percent
48 minutes ago
REUTERS
'NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks extended gains on Monday, pushing the blue-chip Dow up more than 1 percent, after a report showed U.S. factories barreled ahead in November at their fastest clip in 20 years.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 1, 2003 at 00:48:18

Liberals finding their voice � and it's angry
By Kathy Kiely
USA TODAY
'WASHINGTON � President Bush a "liar?" Donald Rumsfeld a defense secretary who "betrayed" his troops? Republican leaders in Congress part of a "concerted effort to erase the 20th century?"'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 1, 2003 at 00:37:44

Catholic condemnation for same-sex marriage ruling
CNN
'(CNN) --Roman Catholics in Massachusetts heard a call by bishops Sunday challenging this month's Supreme Judicial Court ruling that cleared the way for legal same-sex marriages in the state.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 1, 2003 at 00:33:36

Sunday Dilemma in U.S.: Sports Vs. Church
By WAYNE PARRY
Associated Press Writer
'SUMMIT, N.J. -- Sports vs. church: It's become the Sunday morning dilemma in homes across the nation. With weekend sports leagues growing in popularity, schedules have stretched further into those Sunday morning hours that were once the exclusive domain of churches.'

- cultureshock Mon, Dec 1, 2003 at 00:23:23

Rejected Reagan movie debuts tonight
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
'NEW YORK -- If admirers of former President Ronald Reagan didn't like the sound of a script of a television movie about him, their opinion isn't likely to change after seeing the final product.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 30, 2003 at 20:58:05

Mics Found At Santa Barbara Sheriff's HQ
Local6.com
'SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Sheriff's officials said several wireless microphones discovered outside their headquarters could be the latest of several attempts by journalists to surreptitiously get information on the Michael Jackson molestation case.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 30, 2003 at 15:39:46

Gay 'marriage' looms as 'wedge'
WASHINGTON TIMES
'Same-sex "marriage" has become a vexing presidential campaign issue for Democratic candidates, who are torn between their homosexual constituency and a public that overwhelmingly opposes the idea. '

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 30, 2003 at 15:34:11

Billionaires Bundle Funds for Democrats
FOX NEWS
'WASHINGTON��Defeating President Bush in 2004 has become�a central focus in the life of billionaire�George Soros (search), and he's ready to put his money where his mouth is. Soros has pledged $15 million of his personal wealth to activists working to undo Bush's presidency.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 30, 2003 at 15:21:09

Politics: What�s in Howard Dean�s Secret Vermont Files? �
By Michael Isikoff
NEWSWEEK�
'Dec. 8 issue � �As investigative reporters and �oppo� researchers flock to Vermont to dig into Howard Dean�s past, they have run into a roadblock. A large chunk of Dean�s records as governor are locked in a remote state warehouse�the result of an aggressive legal strategy designed in part to protect Dean from political attacks.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 29, 2003 at 20:20:26

Faith emerging as new fault line in U.S. politics
BY STEVEN THOMMA
Knight Ridder Newspapers
'DES MOINES, Iowa - Want to know how Americans will vote next Election Day? Watch what they do the weekend before.

If they attend religious services regularly, they probably will vote Republican by a 2-1 margin. If they never go, they likely will vote Democratic by a 2-1 margin.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 29, 2003 at 15:59:28

Bush Surprises Troops in Iraq
Stealthy Trip To Baghdad Is a First for A U.S. Leader
WASHINGTON POST
'BAGHDAD, Nov. 27 -- In a trip infused with cloak-and-dagger secrecy, President Bush paid a surprise visit to Iraq on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving with U.S. troops and promised not to retreat in the face of truck bombs and assassinations.'

$1.52 billion in Friday sales! - cultureshock Sat, Nov 29, 2003 at 15:46:37

Wal-Mart Sets Tone for Holiday Sales
REUTERS
'CHICAGO (Reuters) - Americans scoured the malls for bargains on Saturday as retailers tallied up what looked to be a solid, if unspectacular, start to the make-or-break holiday shopping season.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 29, 2003 at 01:33:19

Jackson 'gay pedophile,'
says ex-estate manager
Former employer 'one of the nicest persons you will ever meet' but has serious 'illness'
WORLDNETDAILY
'A former worker for Michael Jackson claims the pop superstar is a "gay pedophile."'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 29, 2003 at 01:27:45

Laws to 'protect' women from fundamentalists
France addressing contentious issues arising from Muslim minority
WORLDNETDAILY
'France is preparing new laws to protect women from Islamic fundamentalism, the country's prime minister announced.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 29, 2003 at 01:23:18

Official: Al-Qaeda plans something big
By Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY
'WASHINGTON � A top counterterrorism official says al-Qaeda operatives dropped plans this year for several small attacks in the USA to focus on plotting a "more spectacular" assault comparable to the Sept. 11 attacks.The U.S. counterterrorism official, who has access to all intelligence on the terrorist group, told USA TODAY this week that officials have no specific evidence to indicate how or when al-Qaeda might try to launch a massive strike on U.S. soil.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 29, 2003 at 01:20:58

Woman Knocked Unconscious By Wal-Mart Shoppers
Witnesses: Shoppers Stepped Over Woman Having Seizure
LOCAL6.COM
'ORANGE CITY, Fla. -- A 41-year-old woman was knocked unconscious and then trampled by a mob of shoppers who continued to step over her as she suffered a seizure during a Friday sale at Wal-Mart in Orange City, Fla., according to Local 6 News.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 28, 2003 at 12:05:39

Thousands of Red Cross Workers Hit by Aids
SCOTSMAN
'HIV/Aids is threatening the international Red Cross, with thousands of aid workers hit by the disease, the organisation said in Geneva today.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 28, 2003 at 12:02:07

Mass. Won't OK Nonresident Gays to Wed
By JENNIFER PETER
Associated Press Writer
'BOSTON -- The shores of Cape Cod and vistas of the Berkshires have long been the backdrop for out-of-state couples exchanging "I do's." But same-sex partners who aren't from Massachusetts shouldn't pack their bags with the idea that last week's gay marriage decision means a walk down the aisle for them, too.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 28, 2003 at 11:56:17

U.S. Troops Across Iraq Cheer Surprise Bush Visit�
REUTERS
'TIKRIT, Iraq (Reuters) - Awesome, courageous, a good move for morale, no way -- these were some of the reactions of American soldiers when President Bush flew secretly into Iraq for Thanksgiving on Thursday.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 28, 2003 at 01:38:37

Abraham Lincoln Proclaims Thanksgiving Day
NEWSMAX
'1863 Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln:

The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God.'

DEMOCRATS WHINING AND DINING AT THANKSGIVING-THESE GUYS ARE NEVER HAPPY! - cultureshock Fri, Nov 28, 2003 at 01:20:37

Democrats Temper Praise for Bush Visit With Criticism
NEW YORK TIMES
'With his Thanksgiving Day excursion to Baghdad, President Bush moved to regain control of an issue that Democrats have increasingly viewed as a political liability, reinforcing his commitment to the war while displaying solidarity with troops his rivals had accused him of neglecting, Democratic officials said yesterday.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 28, 2003 at 01:13:17

Some Understand Covert Journey; Others Fear Bad Precedent

By Howard Kurtz
Washington Post Staff Writer
'Although the White House lied to much of the press to conceal President Bush's Thanksgiving visit to Baghdad, many journalists and analysts yesterday were willing to give the administration a pass.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 27, 2003 at 12:57:25

Bush Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq
ASSOCIATED PRESS
'BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - President Bush made a surprise Thanksgiving visit to American troops in Baghdad Thursday, flying secretly to violence-scarred Iraq to thank U.S. forces for serving there. It was the first trip ever by an American president to Iraq - a mission tense with concern about his safety.

"You are defending the American people from danger and we are grateful ..."'

ALERT ALERT ALERT - cultureshock Thu, Nov 27, 2003 at 12:36:37

THE PRESIDENT SECRETLY VISITED OUR TROOPS IN IRAQ ... HAD DINNER WITH TROOPS IN A HANGER.

SPENT TWO HOURS THERE AND IS RETURNING AT THIS HOUR TO CRAWFORD, TEXAS.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR TROOPS AND DEFENDING FREEDOM AROUND THE WORLD.

GOD BLESS THIS GREAT COUNTRY!

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 27, 2003 at 01:40:35

Jesse Jackson rally turns against him
Counterprotester: 'What has he sacrificed for his beliefs? Us'
WORLDNETDAILY
'A rally in downtown Chicago led by Rev. Jesse Jackson turned into a protest against the black leader himself.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 27, 2003 at 01:36:46

Seattle paper admits Bush tax cuts worked
Post-Intelligencer often criticized by readers for liberal bias
WORLDNETDAILY
'Seemingly surprised at its own conclusion, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer has uncharacteristically confessed President Bush's tax cuts have contributed to the recent economic upsurge.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 27, 2003 at 01:32:33

Students start revolt
against 'liberal bias'
Teens battle 'brainwashing' by teachers to push God, guns, country on campus
WORLDNETDAILY
'Students at a high school in the heart of California's "liberal country" say they've had enough of leftist "brainwashing" by their teachers, so they're joining forces to promote their own ideology.'

***---*** HAPPY THANKSGIVING ***---*** - cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 19:44:16

THANK YOU FOR VISITING CULTURESHOCKTV.COM

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

GOD BLESS AMERICA

EMAIL US AT:tdigirolamo@cultureshocktv.com

JUST CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP ... - cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 16:06:20

'Master' and 'slave' computer labels unacceptable, officials say
CNN
'LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- Los Angeles officials have asked that manufacturers, suppliers and contractors stop using the terms "master" and "slave" on computer equipment, saying such terms are unacceptable and offensive.

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 15:36:19

DA Apologizes for Joking About Jackson
ASSOCIATED PRESS
'LOS ANGELES (AP) - The district attorney making child molestation allegations against Michael Jackson apologized for joking last week when authorities announced an arrest warrant had been issued for the pop icon.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 12:46:00

'Catcher in the Rye' assignment evokes shock

By Matthew Cella
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
'A Chantilly High School student says his English teacher instructed the class to repeat a common two-word profanity 10,000 times as a way of desensitizing them to its appearance in the novel "Catcher in the Rye."'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 12:35:03

SHOWTIME BOSS RAPS MOONVES ON 'REAGANS'
By ADAM BUCKMAN
NEW YORK POST
'November 25, 2003 -- THE president of Show time had some strong words yesterday for the chairman of CBS about the ill-fated miniseries about Ronald and Nancy Reagan that was cancelled by CBS, then dumped on Showtime by their parent company, Viacom.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 12:28:15

Church's sounds beat out silence
Judge dismisses North Beach man's excessive noise claim
SFGATE.COM
'A San Francisco judge dismissed a claim Monday by a North Beach resident who said the early-morning bell-ringing from a nearby Catholic Church during a Sept. 11 ceremony disturbed his sleep and prevented him from commemorating the anniversary of the terrorist attacks in a quiet way.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 12:19:05

School Librarian Charged
Accused of falsely reporting that investigator sexually assaulted her
NEWSDAY
'A school librarian accused of corporal punishment was charged yesterday with falsely reporting that a city investigator had sexually assaulted her, police said.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 12:09:04

Judge: Excluding anti-gay view at school forum troubling
BY DAVID ASHENFELTER
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
'Excluding a cleric opposed to homosexuality from a school-sponsored forum on gays and religion was akin to Nazi book burning of the 1930s, a federal judge said Monday.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 11:55:55

US economy's growth rate hits 20-year high
FT.COM
'The US economy expanded at an annualised rate of 8.2 per cent in the third quarter, its fastest for 20 years, with more investment and inventory-building leading to a steep upward revision in official figures. Government statisticians had initially estimated growth of 7.2 per cent.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 11:51:14

Glen Campbell Apologizes After DUI Arrest
ASSOCITED PRESS
'Singer Glen Campbell apologized Tuesday after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving, hit and run, and assaulting a police officer.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 11:42:35

Billy Graham screens 'The Passion of the Christ'
Evangelist calls Mel Gibson film ' faithful to the Bible's teaching'
WORLDNETDAILY
'Renowned evangelist Billy Graham has screened Mel Gibson's new film "The Passion of the Christ" and says the movie moved him "to tears."'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 11:40:33

China sends Bible owners to labor camp
Villagers say local police arresting Christians in crackdown
WORLDNETDAILY
'Owners of Bibles are the target of a crackdown on "illegal religious organizations" by police in southern China's Guangxi province.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 11:35:38

University revokes 'hate speech' punishment
College Republicans disciplined for fliers slamming 'the Left'
WORLDNETDAILY
'The president of Gonzaga University has rescinded punishment of the school's College Republicans club, which was taken to task for posting fliers with the book title "Why the Left Hates America."'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 11:29:20

SOLDIERS ANGER OVER DEAN BROTHER 'MILITARY HONORS'
DRUDGE REPORT
'Active duty soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines are upset over being forced take part in a military repatriation ceremony today for remains believed to be those of the none-military brother of presidential candidate Howard Dean, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 00:59:55

Morris: Clintons replacing Democratic Party
With Howard Dean on rise they fear losing control of purse strings
WORLDNETDAILY
'Fearing Howard Dean is poised to capture the Democratic presidential nomination, Bill and Hillary Clinton are maneuvering to replace the party with a new group called "Americans Coming Together," claims former adviser Dick Morris in a New York Post column.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 00:55:19

Al-Qaida terrorists
to gas U.S. subways?
Homeland Security memo warns of device that uses cyanide to asphyxiate its victims
PAUL SPERRY
WORLDNETDAILY
'WASHINGTON � Al-Qaida terrorists have developed a crude device designed to spread deadly cyanide gas through the ventilation systems of crowded indoor facilities such as subways, according to a closely held security directive issued to law enforcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and obtained exclusively by WorldNetDaily.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 00:51:18

Woman Says She Was Raped In 'Real World' House
Victim Blacks Out After Being Given Drink
NBCsandiego.com
'SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Police said Tuesday they are investigating a 22-year-old woman's allegations that she was raped in the oceanfront home where MTV is filming the latest season of its Real World reality program.'

What role did the psychologist play here ... - cultureshock Tue, Nov 25, 2003 at 21:15:41

Son's suicide prompts father to take action against steroids
Campaign is promoting drug testing, awareness after Texas athlete, 17, dies
The Dallas Morning News
'PLANO, Texas - Taylor Hooton's smiling face filled the projector screen when his father, Don, took the stage in the Plano West Senior High School auditorium.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 25, 2003 at 11:22:43

U.S. 3rd-Qtr GDP Grew at 8.2% Rate, Fastest Since '84 (Update2)
BLOOMBERG.COM
'Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. economy grew at an 8.2 percent annual rate in the third quarter, faster than the government initially estimated as companies boosted inventories in September to meet the surge in demand.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 25, 2003 at 10:38:50

Bullet Wounds KKK Initiation Participant
By Associated Press
'JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- A bullet fired in the air during a Ku Klux Klan initiation ceremony came down and struck a participant in the head, critically injuring him, authorities said.'

WARNING* STORY ON BESTIALITY - cultureshock Tue, Nov 25, 2003 at 10:29:32

Horses stolen, victimized near Echo Lake
By STEVE LYSAKER
Bigfork Eagle
'Area horse owners, especially those around Echo Lake, may want to keep a close eye on their equine companions after two recent instances of abuse and theft.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 25, 2003 at 10:08:28

Gallup: 72% of teens say abortion wrong
'The young people are more conservative than their parents'
WORLDNETDAILY
'A new Gallup survey of teens finds 72 percent believe abortion is morally wrong.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 25, 2003 at 10:06:08

Muslim conspirators attack war on terror, get 18-year jail terms
By Hal Bernton
Seattle Times staff reporter
'PORTLAND � Seeking to explain their failed attempt to join the Taliban fighters, two American Muslims tried to turn their sentencing hearing yesterday into an attack on the Bush administration's war against terrorism.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 25, 2003 at 10:02:20

EU shelves racism report
due to focus on Muslims
Anti-Semitism study showing Islamic perpetrators, sentiments of anti-globalists, judged inflammatory
WORLDNETDAILY
'A European Union study conducted amid an upsurge in anti-Semitic violence was blocked from publication because it concluded Muslims and pro-Palestinian groups were responsible for many of the incidents.'

ALERT*MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN PASSES IN SENATE-BUSH TO SIGN*ALERT - cultureshock Tue, Nov 25, 2003 at 09:58:22

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 25, 2003 at 09:54:12

H.I.V. Secrecy Is Proving Deadly
NEW YORK TIMES
'With the progress in the medical treatment for H.I.V. over the past decade, unsafe sexual practices have risen and prevention efforts stalled.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 24, 2003 at 21:40:08

Homeland Security to cops: Prepare for Qaida car bombs

Confidential memorandum advises taking high-threat measures for end of Ramadan
'WASHINGTON � The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has advised federal agencies to initiate emergency counterterrorism measures to prevent possible al-Qaida car bombings planned during the last days of the Muslim holiday Ramadan, according to a confidential department memo obtained by WorldNetDaily.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 24, 2003 at 12:52:23

Democrats try to block Medicare bill
FT.COM
'Angry Senate Democrats vowed on Sunday to try to block a controversial bill designed to help elderly Americans afford prescription medicines, pitching the White House and Republican congressional leaders into a last-minute scramble to rescue one of President George W. Bush's top domestic policy priorities.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 24, 2003 at 12:43:55

Evangelicals outraged over Bush's 'same god' remark

Christian leaders express dismay: 'He is commander in chief, not theologian in chief'
WORLDNETDAILY
'Many Evangelical Christians in the U.S. say they are outraged over President George Bush's statement that Christians and Muslims worship the same God.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 24, 2003 at 12:34:46

DA has enough evidence
'to nail Jackson'

Explicit letters seized in Neverland raid to form core of sex-abuse case
WORLDNETDAILY
'Prosecutors say the centerpiece of their sex-abuse case against Michael Jackson will be a dozen or more explicit letters and poems believed written by the pop music superstar, which police seized during raids on Jackson's Neverland ranch last week.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 24, 2003 at 01:48:54

STREISAND-REAGAN FEUD

Why the megastar has a vendetta against the ailing ex-Prez
NATIONAL ENQUIRER
'... Wasn't just politics it was personal!'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 22, 2003 at 11:42:26

U.S. says attacks down 70% since 'Hammer'
New, tough campaign on guerillas relies on intel from Iraqi citizens
WORLDNETDAILY
'A U.S. general in Iraq claims enemy attacks against coalition forces in the Baghdad area have dropped 70 percent since the launch of a tough new campaign known as "Operation Iron Hammer" on Nov. 12.'

EMAIL US AT CULTURE SHOCK RIGHT HERE-CLICK >> - cultureshock Sat, Nov 22, 2003 at 11:35:41

The news about an injectible chip has many concerned.

Number one at a WorldNetDaily.com Poll has 44% saying "It's the 'mark of the beast' prophesied in the book of Revelation."

2nd: "Big step toward Big Brother 29%"

Indeed!

CHAPTER 13:16 REVELATION OF BIBLICAL MAGNITUDE - cultureshock Sat, Nov 22, 2003 at 11:20:22

Bio-chip implant arrives
for cashless transactions
Announcement at global security confab unveils syringe-injectable ID microchip
WORLDNETDAILY
'At a global security conference held today in Paris, an American company announced a new syringe-injectable microchip implant for humans, designed to be used as a fraud-proof payment method for cash and credit-card transactions.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 22, 2003 at 11:04:17

Dr. Laura: No apology to Muslims needed
Remarks 'quite specific to terrorists and the people who harbor them'
WORLDNETDAILY
'Radio counselor Dr. Laura Schlessinger says she will not apologize, as demanded by a controversial Islamic lobby group that accused her of launching an "anti-Muslim tirade" on her program this week.'

DOES DEAN LOATH THE MILITARY?! HERE WE GO AGAIN - cultureshock Sat, Nov 22, 2003 at 11:01:37

33 Years Later, Draft Becomes Topic for Dean
NEW YORK TIMES
'n the winter of 1970, a 21-year-old student from Yale walked into his armed services physical in New York carrying X-rays and a letter from his orthopedist, eager to know whether a back condition might keep him out of the military draft. '

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 22, 2003 at 10:55:27

House stamps Medicare bill
ASSOCIATED PRESS
'WASHINGTON (AP) � The Republican-controlled House approved a bitterly contested Medicare prescription drug bill early Saturday in an epic struggle settled near dawn. The vote was 220-215.Passage of the measure capped an extraordinary roll call that began at 3 a.m. and consumed nearly three hours before the GOP leadership could overcome a rebellion by conservatives in their own ranks and the overwhelming opposition of Democrats.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 15:01:17

Gospel verse found on ancient shrine
Inscription refers to Simonfrom the Bible MSNBC
'JERUSALEM, Nov. 20 � �A barely legible clue � the name �Simon� carved in Greek letters � beckoned from high up on the weather-beaten facade of an ancient burial monument. Their curiosity piqued, two Jerusalem scholars uncovered six previously invisible lines of inscription: a Gospel verse � Luke 2:25.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 14:06:30

Congress Passes Syria Sanctions Bill
ASSOCIATED PRESS
'WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress passed legislation Thursday to impose economic penalties against Syria, reflecting broad agreement among lawmakers that Syria has been a detriment to the fight against terrorism in the Middle East and Iraq.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 14:03:42

Critics attack FCC's OK
of prime-time F-words
Warn commission's decision on Bono incident means vulgarity allowed on TV, radio anytime
WORLDNETDAILY
'The Federal Communications Commission's ruling that U2 singer Bono did not violate decency rules when he uttered the F-word on a television program marks a dangerous sea change in the industry, warns a family advocacy group that has launched a campaign.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 14:00:21

Alabama voters file suit to restore Moore
Claim 'disenfranchised' by unelected panel that ousted chief justice
WORLDNETDAILY
'Supporters of "10 Commandments judge" Roy Moore are filing a federal lawsuit to restore him to his position as Alabama's chief justice.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 13:50:01

China shuts down 125 churches
Crackdown cuts off 3,000 Christians from places of worship
WORLDNETDAILY
'About 3,000 Christians in China have been cut off from 125 places of worship in a continuing crackdown on religious activity outside the control of the Communist government.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 13:47:33

Students lobby for university porn club
Group already meets weekly but wants official campus sponsorship
WORLDNETDAILY
'Students at a state university that drew attention earlier this year for hosting a "Pornfest" are lobbying to make their pornography club a sponsored campus organization.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 13:46:03

Students threatened by Christmas?
ACLU warns of lawsuit unless principal censors celebration
'The Colorado ACLU is threatening to sue a school if the principal refuses to censor Christmas for its students.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 13:38:39

Hillary's deadlocked-convention 'healing' plan
Close advisers say she's prepared to ride to rescue of party
WORLDNETDAILY
'WASHINGTON � Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., may not enter the primaries, but she has not given up hope of being the Democratic presidential nominee in 2004, reports Newsweek.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 13:34:33

Jackson secretly hosting 3 Norwegian teen-agers?

Boys reportedly 3 weeks overdue, mother considers contacting government officials
WORLDNETDAILY
'Pop star Michael Jackson, arrested today on child molestation charges, has been secretly hosting three teens from Norway at his Neverland Ranch in California, according to a Norwegian newspaper.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 13:28:46

G.O.P. to Run an Ad for Bush on Terror Issue

By JIM RUTENBERG
NEW YORK TIMES
'WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 � After months of sustained attacks against President Bush in Democratic primary debates and commercials, the Republican Party is responding this week with its first advertisement of the presidential race, portraying Mr. Bush as fighting terrorism while his potential challengers try to undermine him with their sniping.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 13:26:17

Syphilis increase sparks AIDS concerns
By Steve Mitchell
United Press International

'WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Syphilis rates rose dramatically for the second straight year in the United States, particularly among gay and bisexual men, a finding that has health officials worried about an increase in HIV/AIDS cases in the coming years.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 00:17:41

Florida Judge Makes Broward Bigots Stop Anti-Christmas Bias

Susan Jones, CNSNews.com

'A Christian church in Fort Lauderdale may proceed with a holiday display claiming that "Jesus is the Reason for the Season," but it took a court battle for the church to get its message out.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 00:12:25

Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Hurts Democrat Candidates

Marc Morano, CNSNews.com

'The Massachusetts Supreme Court's decision okaying same-sex marriages could propel the contentious issue to the forefront of the 2004 elections and cause Democrats "heartburn" next year, a political analyst says.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 00:04:40

Celebrities Have a Response to the Charges: No Comment

NEW YORK TIMES

'LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 � Many of Michael Jackson's close friends and acquaintances had little to say on Thursday when he surrendered to face charges of child molesting. In fact, the only people who seemed to have anything to utter were the army of celebrity publicists responding to calls from reporters with "no comment."'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 20, 2003 at 11:15:39

WNEW VOWS TO FIGHT OPIE FINE

NEW YORK POST

'INFINITY Broadcasting is contesting FCC plans to slap the radio giant with a $357,500 fine for the infamous Sex-in-St. Pat's incident that cost WNEW bad boys Opie & Anthony their top-rated show last year.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 20, 2003 at 11:08:46

Broward can't exclude Calvary Chapel display from Festival of Lights

By PAULA McMAHON
Sun-sentinel.com

'FORT LAUDERDALE -- A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Broward County officials cannot exclude a religious-themed display with the message "Calvary Chapel says Jesus is the Reason for the Season" at the popular Holiday Festival of Lights, which opens Friday.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 20, 2003 at 11:05:02

Move afoot in Florida to protect Ten Commandments in constitution

By DAVID ROYSE
Associated Press Writer

'TALLAHASSEE, Fla. &mdash Fearing the Ten Commandments and other religious staples are under attack, a group of conservative Florida lawmakers are joining a national push to amend the U.S. Constitution to allow posting of the commandments in schools, courts and other public places.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 20, 2003 at 11:02:03

Arab TV: Jews ate Christian's blood

Syrian-produced prime-time show airs anti-Semitic libel

WORLDNETDAILY

'Arab TV: Jews ate Christian's blood
Syrian-produced prime-time show airs anti-Semitic libel'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 20, 2003 at 10:57:59

Monica Lewinsky:
I can't get a man

'I want to shake them and say,
C'mon, just like me!'

WORLDNETDAILY

'Monica Lewinsky, the former White House intern whose sexual relationship with ex-President Bill Clinton led to his impeachment, is now bellowing the fact that she has man trouble.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 20, 2003 at 10:47:59

Dr. Laura rebuked for 'anti-Muslim tirade'

Controversial Islamic group demands apology from radio counselor

WORLDNETDAILY

'A controversial Islamic lobby group is demanding an apology from radio counselor Dr. Laura Schlessinger for an alleged "anti-Muslim tirade" on her program this week.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 20, 2003 at 10:40:05

Michael Jackson Expected to Surrender

ASSOCIATED PRESS

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 20, 2003 at 10:36:10

Jacko Lawyer on Case for Months

FOX NEWS

'Forget all these stories that Mark Geragos was hired to represent Michael Jackson just yesterday. Or the day before. Were we all born yesterday? Geragos has been on the case since last March.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 19, 2003 at 15:24:41

Harris defends bid for Senate

Florida's famous former secretary of state bucks conventional wisdom and says her role in the 2000 recount could actually be a political advantage for the president.

WORLDNETDAILY

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 19, 2003 at 15:16:44

Democrats accused of racism on Bush nominees

Critics cite Kennedy 'Neanderthal' remark, memo nixing Estrada because 'he is Latino'

WORLDNETDAILY

'While establishment civil-rights leaders in the U.S. have been silent on Sen. Edward Kennedy calling President Bush's minority judicial nominees "Neanderthals," one prominent black author is portraying the senator's comment as "racism in its highest form."'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 19, 2003 at 15:11:26

Dad murders 4-year-old to avoid child-support payments?

Prosecutor says $1,000 monthly was motive for pushing daughter off cliff

WORLDNETDAILY

'Cameron John Brown says his 4-year-old daughter accidentally tripped and fell 130 feet to her death three years ago, but law enforcement officials now say the father pushed little Lauren off a cliff on California's Palos Verdes Peninsula to escape paying $1,000-a-month child-support payments.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 19, 2003 at 15:08:40

County rejects 'God' resolution

Board kills measure recognizing Creator as foundation of America

WORLDNETDAILY

'A board of county commissioners in Tennessee has narrowly voted to dump a proposed resolution encouraging citizens to recognize God as the foundation of American heritage and government.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 19, 2003 at 15:04:49

Arrest warrant issued for Michael Jackson

Authorities negotiating with pop star's lawyer for his surrender

WORLDNETDAILY

'Law-enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Michael Jackson based on "multiple counts of child molestation" after having searched the pop star's California ranch yesterday, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Jim Anderson announced today.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 19, 2003 at 14:59:23

'Gay' marriage justice tied to N.Y. Times

Wed to Anthony Lewis, paper's affiliate pushed for her appointment

WORLDNETDAILY

'The Massachusetts chief justice who voted with the majority yesterday in a 4-3 ruling that could establish homosexual marriage in the state is married to a former prominent columnist for the New York Times.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 19, 2003 at 14:52:36

'Gay' marriage ruling's consequences 'dire'

Opponents fear court decision could 'destroy society as we know it'

WORLDNETDAILY

'As Massachusetts moved closer yesterday to becoming the first state in the country to legalize homosexual marriage, defenders of traditional matrimony responded with alarm, warning the state high court's decision to strike down a ban on same-sex marriages will have monumental consequences for the nation.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 19, 2003 at 14:50:12

Rush Limbaugh attacks
ABC News investigation

Radio host blasts money-laundering story in connection with his drug-pill addiction

WORLDNETDAILY

'Radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh is blasting an ABC News report that suggests he may have used laundered money to finance his admitted addiction to pain-killing drugs.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 19, 2003 at 14:43:41

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'BOSTON (AP) - Now that Massachusetts' highest court has declared that gay couples have the right to marry under the state constitution, the political debate begins over how the Legislature should react.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 19, 2003 at 00:03:50

Showtime to Air 'The Reagans' on Nov. 30

DAVID BAUDER
Associated Press

'NEW YORK - Showtime will air "The Reagans," the made-for-TV movie that CBS scuttled, on Nov. 30.

The cable channel's announcement Monday was unexpected, since it had originally planned to air the movie next year.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 23:53:02

SCOTT PETERSON WILL STAND TRIAL

HE COULD FACE THE DEATH PENALTY

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 16:49:07

'No Christian symbols at Christmas'

Red Cross stores bar religious decor fearing it might be offensive

WORLDNETDAILY

'Fearing they might offend someone, Red Cross stores in Britain have taken the Christian out of Christmas this year, banning any display of overtly religious decorations.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 16:45:15

Cops searching Michael Jackson's ranch

Police swarm Neverland grounds after 12-year-old boy's allegation

WORLDNETDAILY

'Police are searching pop star Michael Jackson's California ranch today after a 12-year-old Los Angeles boy reportedly brought allegations against him.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 16:40:14

Gay marriage ruling 'threatens US soul'

By Rachel Clarke
BBC News Online in Washington

'wo women simply wanted to commit themselves to each other but their fight to have the union recognised as a legal marriage is sending shockwaves around the United States.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 11:59:18

'The case was fixed'

WASHINGTON TIMES

'Senate Democratic staffers and a judge appointed by President Carter made extraordinary efforts last year to ensure that a liberal majority sat on the federal appeals court that heard the Michigan affirmative action cases, according to internal Democratic staff memos.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 11:56:15

AARP Spends $7 Million to Promote GOP's Drug Plan

NewsMax.com Wires

'WASHINGTON � AARP is leaving a $7 million imprint on prescription drug legislation in an advertising campaign that delights Republicans who crafted the bill and dismays Democrats who oppose it.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 11:23:31

AARP Endorses Republicans' Medicare Bill

By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press Writer

'WASHINGTON - In the culmination of a long courtship, Republicans won the AARP's support for Medicare prescription drug legislation on Monday, and the nation's most prominent seniors organization said it would spend $7 million or more in a huge barrage of television advertising to back the plan.
'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 10:26:39

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban

Myway.com

'BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts' highest court ruled Tuesday that same-sex couples are legally entitled to wed under the state constitution, but stopped short of allowing marriage licenses to be issued to the couples who challenged the law.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 01:27:22

Dirty dining?

�Dateline� hidden cameras investigate cleanliness of America�s top 10 fast food chains

DATELINE NBC

'Fast food: It�s served fast and you eat it fast, maybe too fast to notice the restaurant is a little dirty. The fact is that no one has ever done a national survey looking at the cleanliness of fast food chains � until now. Recently, we took our Dateline cameras undercover for the first-ever investigation of whether America�s top 10 fast food chains are clean and safe. How did your favorite restaurant do? NBC�s Chief Consumer Correspondent Lea Thompson reports.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 01:23:03

Hollywood's Santas
make some see red

From socialist Asner to Thornton's foul-mouthed, drunken thief, 2003 Christmas film crop criticized

WORLDNETDAILY

'Remember "Miracle on 34th Street"?
That was a Christmas movie of a different era.

In 2003, Santa is being portrayed alternatively by an outspoken socialist radical and as a hard-drinking, profane, mean-spirited thief.

In "Bad Santa," debuting this week, Billy Bob Thornton plays a foul-mouthed, drunken thief who poses as a mall Santa so he can pull off Christmas Eve heists.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 01:20:29

Daughter raped by brothers, murdered by mother

'Thousands of women have been killed in the name of honor'

WORLDNETDAILY

'A Palestinian girl who was raped and impregnated by her two brothers was later murdered by her own mother � even though her daughter was the crime's innocent victim � in another of the disturbingly common, if vastly underreported, instances of "honor killings."'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 18, 2003 at 01:16:25

Protests begin but majority backs Bush visit as support for war surges

Alan Travis and David Gow
The Guardian

'A majority of Labour voters welcome President George Bush's state visit to Britain which starts today, according to November's Guardian/ICM opinion poll.

The survey shows that public opinion in Britain is overwhelmingly pro-American with 62% of voters believing that the US is "generally speaking a force for good, not evil, in the world". It explodes the conventional political wisdom at Westminster that Mr Bush's visit will prove damaging to Tony Blair. Only 15% of British voters agree with the idea that America is the "evil empire" in the world.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 20:06:49

Jethro Tull sorry
for bashing flag

Lead singer apologizes after WND publishes anti-U.S. comments globally

WORLDNETDAILY

'Ian Anderson, front man for British rock bank Jethro Tull, has apologized for comments he made blasting American patriotism.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 19:58:03

Roy Moore plans bill to curb federal courts

Ousted '10 Commandments judge' set to launch nationwide tour

WORLDNETDAILY

'Just days after he was stripped of his Alabama chief justice position, Roy Moore is proposing federal legislation to reassert the power he insists Congress already has to limit the jurisdiction of federal courts.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 19:44:33

Who let the dogs out?

USNEWS.com

'Two weeks ago, however, Lockyer gave a radio interview saying he had met with Schwarzenegger and told him "some form of independent, third-party review of those [groping] complaints" was needed "to see if there's any criminal liability or not." Schwarzenegger was furious, and his spokesman made the somewhat curious claim that Lockyer had violated "attorney-client" privilege by divulging "the content of communication between himself and the governor-elect." Under California law, Schwarzenegger's spokesman said, "the attorney general is the governor's lawyer."'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 19:42:30

Powell reveals he teaches sexual abstinence to girls

By Hugh Macleod
Independent.co.uk

'Colin Powell, the US Secretary of State, has made an admission reminiscent of Gladstone by revealing that he and his wife Alma help to educate girls in Washington about the virtues of sexual abstinence.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 13:00:51

Muhammad guilty
of capital murder

Verdict reached after 7 hours of deliberations, trial of co-conspirator Malvo getting under way

WORLDNETDAILY

'After deliberating for less than seven hours, jurors in Virginia Beach, Va., found John Allen Muhammad guilty of capital murder in the first of two trials over the D.C. sniper killings.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 12:57:05

Sniper Suspect Muhammad Guilty of Murder

Myway.com

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 10:48:48

Reagan Shooter Wants Unsupervised Visits

ASSOCIATED

'WASHINGTON��The man who tried to assassinate President Reagan is trying to persuade a federal judge to allow him to visit his parents without being accompanied by staff from the psychiatric hospital where he has lived for more than two decades.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 10:17:56

Brian Haig: Gen. Boykin Is a Hero, Not a Villain

Dave Eberhart, NewsMax.com

'Retired Army lieutenant colonel, popular author of �Private Sector� and news commentator Brian Haig tells NewsMax that the pillorying and investigation of beleaguered Lt. Gen. William G. Boykin is �a waste of time� as well as a tragic fate for one of the country�s greatest living warriors.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 10:13:29

Increase in Business Inventories and Sales Shows Confidence in Economy

NewsMax.com Wires

'WASHINGTON � America's businesses, which have been keeping supplies fairly lean, boosted their stockpiles of unsold goods in September for the first time in six months, a sign that companies might be feeling more confident about the economic recovery's staying power.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 10:08:44

Rush Is Back � Poll Shows Avalanche of Support

Phil Brennan, NewsMax.com

'Rush is back on the air Monday � just as he promised.
And a NewsMax online survey taken over the past month shows that his audience can�t wait for his return to the airwaves and will embrace him more than ever.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 10:05:06

Britney Tells BBC She's a Role Model

myway.com

'LONDON (AP) - Britney Spears insists she is role model for young girls despite recent revealing magazine covers and her new album with sexually explicit lyrics, the British Broadcasting Corp. said Sunday.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 10:00:06

Why Microsoft has chosen to junk the pop-up pests

THE AGE

'They are the scourge of web users, pop-up advertisements that obscure the text you want to read, stick like mud and breed like rabbits. But their days may be numbered.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 09:57:23

Former teacher gets three years on child porn charges

NEWSDAY

'HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A former teacher accused of having thousands of pornographic images of children on his computer received a three-year prison sentence.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 09:49:14

Students' kiss not just a kiss

SMH.com.au

'You've seen Britney and Madonna. Now a US high school has seen two 17-year-olds, Katherine Pecore and Stephanie Haaser, lock lips on top of a lunch table.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 09:43:10

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 16, 2003 at 23:55:19

DISNEY'S NEW SANTA: DRINKS, ROBS, SWEARS AND HAS SEX

DRUDGE REPORT

'Top DISNEY executives continue to grow more and more disillusioned by subsidiary studio MIRAMAX, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned, this time over a controversial interpretation of a post-modern Santa Claus!'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 15, 2003 at 23:31:37

Secret intelligence memo links Saddam, bin Laden

Relationship involved training in WMD, financial support for 9-11 hijacker Atta

WORLDNETDAILY

'Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein had an operational relationship from the early 1990s to 2003 that involved training in explosives and weapons of mass destruction, as well as financial and logistical support, and may have included the bombing of the USS Cole and the Sept. 11 attacks.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 15, 2003 at 23:25:53

Baby Sitter Arrested, Accused Of Witchcraft, Satanism

Woman Admits To Studying Satanism, Giving Girls Alcohol

Local6.com

'DES MOINES, Iowa -- Des Moines police filed a criminal charge in a bizarre case which they say involves a baby sitter, two 8-year-old girls, witchcraft and alcohol.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 15, 2003 at 23:17:30

Lawmakers Reach Prescription Drug Deal

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican congressional leaders said they sealed a tentative agreement Saturday on a new prescription drug benefit for the nation's seniors, which would be the largest expansion in Medicare's history.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 15, 2003 at 19:21:07

Boy George musical savaged in NY
Boy George and Rosie O'Donnell launch the showThe Boy George musical Taboo, backed by the former chat show host Rosie O'Donnell, has opened to poor reviews in the US.
BBC

'The Broadway version, which tells the story of the pop star's life and stars George as performance artist Leigh Bowery, opened on Monday.

The New York Times said the musical was "a disastrously overcrowded tableau of a show".

The Washington Post and The USA Today also slated the production.'

CASE CLOSED BUT NOT FOR HILLARY AND DEMWANNABEES! - cultureshock Sat, Nov 15, 2003 at 17:17:25

Case Closed
From the November 24, 2003 issue: The U.S. government's secret memo detailing cooperation between Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.

by Stephen F. Hayes
WEEKLY STANDARD

'OSAMA BIN LADEN and Saddam Hussein had an operational relationship from the early 1990s to 2003 that involved training in explosives and weapons of mass destruction, logistical support for terrorist attacks, al Qaeda training camps and safe haven in Iraq, and Iraqi financial support for al Qaeda--perhaps even for Mohamed Atta--according to a top secret U.S. government memorandum obtained by THE WEEKLY STANDARD. '

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 15, 2003 at 12:44:28

TEN COMMANDMENTSJudge Roy Moore: 'No Regrets'
By George Thomas
CBN News Sr. Reporter

'Judge Moore says soon he will make an announcement that will alter the course of the country.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 15, 2003 at 12:38:21

Judge: Witches can pray at county meeting

ACLU hails federal decision as victory for non-majority religions

WORLDNETDAILY

'Witches, or practitioners of the Wicca religion, can pray at a county's board meeting, a federal judge ruled.

Officials in Chesterfield County, Virginia, discriminated against Cyndi Simpson, a Wiccan, when they barred her from being on a list of clergy who can open the board of supervisors meetings with prayer, said U.S. District Court Judge Dennis W. Dohnal, according to the Chesterfield Progress-Index newspaper.'

BAD CHOICES AND THE TUMBLING BEGINS - cultureshock Sat, Nov 15, 2003 at 00:18:06

Britney's TV tears

By James Langton, Evening Standard

'The reality of a year that saw her dumped by boyfriend Justin Timberlake, jeered by fans during her world tour and criticised for her stage kiss with Madonna finally caught up with Britney Spears.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 15, 2003 at 00:08:35

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Coulter gets what she wanted at CU

Conservative author says she thrives on battling liberal critics

By Aimee Heckel, Camera Staff Writer

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 14, 2003 at 23:58:28

Prostitution sting nabs 72

Azcentral.com

'One was a 60-year-old Sun City woman. Another a Tempe woman with a brand-new $60,000 boat. And another advertised herself as a former Miss Canada.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 14, 2003 at 23:50:56

Boycott stops abortion clinic project

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'AUSTIN, Texas (AP) --Weeks into the project, the contractor hired to build an abortion clinic hit a brick wall: Plumbers and carpenters would not work for him. Drywall installers and heating subcontractors would not do business with him. Cement suppliers for miles around would not touch the job.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 14, 2003 at 12:51:59

Clothier pushes porn, group sex to youths

Catalogue suggests retailer selling philosophy not shirts and pants

WORLDNETDAILY

'Protesting the Abercrombie & Fitch Christmas catalog is becoming an annual holiday ritual, but this year the Ohio-based clothing retailer has reached a new low, contend anti-porn and family advocacy groups who are launching an unprecedented offensive.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 14, 2003 at 11:38:29

Tax refunds expected to jump 27% Checks will likely help the economy and Bush

By Barbara Hagenbaugh
USA TODAY

'WASHINGTON -- Taxpayers' refund checks will increase nearly 27% to an average $2,500 per family early next year, according to new forecasts from tax experts and economists, who say the windfalls will aid consumers, the economy and President Bush's re-election campaign.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 14, 2003 at 11:35:50

Alabama Attorney General Pryor: 'I Did My Duty'

David Thibault, CNSNews.com

'Once an ally of ousted Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, Alabama Attorney General Bill Pryor Thursday insisted he did not prosecute Moore because of the judge's stance on a Ten Commandments public display.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 14, 2003 at 11:28:02

Kerry apologizes to 3 former aides

BOSTON GLOBE

'John F. Kerry called three former aides yesterday to apologize for saying his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination will be "better off" without them.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 14, 2003 at 02:09:52

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 20:56:03

Court rules Ten Commandments can stay at Capitol

Associated Press

'AUSTIN - The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the state's position that the placement of the Ten Commandments monument on the Capitol grounds is not an unconstitutional attempt to establish state-sponsored religion.

Thomas Van Orden, a homeless man living in Austin, had sued to have the monument removed, calling it an endorsement of Judeo-Christian beliefs by the state government.'

CALL 334 242 7487 ATT. GEN. IN ALABAMA - cultureshock Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 15:32:09

JUDGE ROY MOORE:THEY ARE ELIMINATING GOD FROM OUR LAND.

IS THIS THE CLEANSING OF JUDEO-CHRISTIAN ETHIC IN AMERICA?

IT IS!

THE CULTURE WAR AND MOORE WERE SLAMMED TODAY.

EMAIL US WITH YOUR COMMENTS ... AND WE URGE EVERYONE TO SEND A MESSAGE TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF ALABAMA.

STATE OF ALABAMA WEBSITE:
www.ago.state.al.us

CALL:(334) 242-7487 OFFICE OF AG/ALABAMA

CALL THAT NUMBER TO LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD.

God's Faithfulness & The Ten Commandments I.

Can There Be Any Doubt . . . About History?
By Pastor Nate Atwood
'All the miseries and evils which men suffer from vice, crime, ambition, injustice, oppression, slavery, and war, proceed from their despising or neglecting the precepts contained in the Bible.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 15:00:01

Roy Moore: Media 'will not print the truth'

Embattled judge decries 'prejudice' of journalists, skewers AG Pryor

WORLDNETDAILY

'Q: How do you view the way the media have covered your story?

A:(JUDGE MOORE) � I am actually shocked to see the disinformation that comes out of the media. I've watched it in Alabama; it's particularly atrocious. They write articles that have no basis in truth. They will not print the truth. They avoid anything favorable, and they jump on the least accusation from someone. It's vicious, that's all I can say. I'm experiencing it right now, as we speak.'

ALABAMA NOT RECOGNIZING GOD PUBLICLY BUT IN COURT TODAY-GOD SAVE THIS ... FAGEDDABOUTIT! - cultureshock Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 13:26:49

Alabama ousts
Justice Moore

9-member judicial panel rules against chief for defying order

WORLDNETDAILY

'Alabama's nine-member Court of the Judiciary removed Roy Moore from his position as chief justice for defiance of a federal judge's order to move his Ten Commandments monument from the rotunda of the state courthouse.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 11:34:45

Breast-feeding promotes wound healing

Rat study may fuel breast-versus-bottle debate.

Nature.com

'Breast-feeding may help the scars of childbirth fade. Lactation speeds wound healing and lowers stress in rats, researchers told this week's Society for Neuroscience Annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 11:16:11

Ark. Child Chained to Bed Dies in Fire

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'CLARKSVILLE, Ark. -- A 10-year-old girl who authorities say had been chained to a bed by her ankles was killed in a house fire, and her parents were arrested on manslaughter charges.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 11:11:20

TV Station Fined Showing Men Kissing

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'ATHENS, Greece -- A private Greek television station has been fined $116,000 for broadcasting a scene of two men kissing, reports said Wednesday.

The action brought strong criticism from media commentators.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 10:52:00

Jethro Tull banned for blasting U.S. flag waving

Radio station takes action after British rock band attacks American patriotism

WORLDNETDAILY

'British rock band Jethro Tull has been banned by a classic-rock radio station in the U.S. after comments blasting American patriotism by the group's lead singer'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 10:45:15

Experimental AIDS vaccine fails major test in Thailand

PAUL ELIAS
Associated Press

'SAN FRANCISCO - An experimental AIDS vaccine tested in Thailand on some 2,500 drug users failed, biotechnology company VaxGen Inc. announced Wednesday.'

EARTHQUAKES FIRE AND HAIL-GET A PETITION STARTED TO GET BARBRA OUT OF CALIFORNIA - cultureshock Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 10:41:45

Ferocious Storm Hits Southern California

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'LOS ANGELES ��A freak storm pummeled parts of Southern California (search)�with up to five inches of rain and hail, forcing motorists to abandon swamped cars at the height of rush hour and leaving thousands of residents without power.'

DEMOCRATS OBSTRUCTING JUSTICES - WHINNING - cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 20:54:33

a href="http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2003/11/11/163658.shtml"target="_blank">Senate Pulls a Rare All-Nighter as Democrats Obstruct Judicial Nominees

NewsMax.com Wires

'WASHINGTON � It's a grudge that has been building for two years. In a legislative version of "Survivor," Republicans and Democrats will square off Wednesday in an all-night Senate talkathon on who's to blame for some of President Bush's judicial nominees not making it to the federal appeals bench.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 20:43:59

a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,102904,00.html"target="_blank">U.S. Forces Launch Operation Iron Hammer

FOX NEWS

'BAGHDAD, Iraq ��U.S. forces in Iraq on Wednesday launched a planned and coordinated operation codenamed Iron Hammer that targeted pro-Saddam loyalists, a senior military source told Fox News.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 20:37:36

a href="http://www.WorldNetDaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=35566"target="_blank">Judge Moore's fate to be decided tomorrow

Panel could remove Alabama chief justice over 10 Commandments

WORLDNETDAILY

'Alabama's nine-member Court of Judiciary will announce tomorrow morning whether it will remove Chief Justice Roy Moore for his defiance of a federal judge's order to move his Ten Commandments monument from the rotunda of the state courthouse.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 20:33:11

a href="http://www.WorldNetDaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=35555"target="_blank">Medical group: Tell women about abortion-cancer risk

Coalition endorses requiring doctors to inform prospective patients of risk

WORLDNETDAILY

'The Catholic Medical Association has added its voice to growing support for legislation requiring abortion doctors to inform prospective patients about the increased risk of breast cancer associated with having an abortion.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 20:28:30

a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/PrintStory.pl?document_id=2001788074&zsection_id=2001780260&slug=sushi11m&date=20031111"target="_blank">Sushi in the raw: Restaurant's displays get women's group steamed

By J. Patrick Coolican
Seattle Times staff reporter

'Saturday night at Bonzai in Pioneer Square, a nearly naked woman is laid out on a table. A chef slices sushi behind her, to be arrayed on her torso, bare except for a sheath of plastic wrap and some decorative flower petals.

Chopsticks at the ready, patrons line up. '

DITTOS AND GOD SPEED RUSH - cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 20:21:52

a href="http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_111203/content/111203.guest.html"target="_blank">Rush Returns To the Air This Monday, November 17

RUSHLIMBAUGH.COM

'DAVID LIMBAUGH: Okay. Well, I've got a real exciting announcement that I think we've all been waiting to hear since October 10th when Rush told us all, the public and the EIB audience about his problem and his determination to do something about it - and I want to tell you that everything continues to be on schedule and is going as planned.'

EMAIL CULTURE SHOCK YOUR COMMENTS ON THE TV SHOW - cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 11:48:53

NOW YOU CAN SEE THE CULTURE SHOCK TV SHOW

Dr. Coulson has a historical career with the biggest names in psychology. Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, together were responsible for putting psychology in the public schools nationwide. Coulson said, "these men realized early on that it was a mistake."

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 11:48:38

Homosexual grads 'come out' to academy

Gay and lesbian veterans seek recognition for group from alumni organization

SUNSPOT.COM

'As midshipmen, they led double lives, quietly endured anti-gay slurs, and feared discovery and expulsion. But yesterday, 31 gay and lesbian graduates of the Naval Academy asked to be recognized, filing a formal application with the college's alumni organization to start a national chapter for homosexual graduates.'

THE ECONOMY IS - cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 11:40:53

Treasury Secretary Hails Business Growth

NewsMax.com Wires

'WASHINGTON (AP) -- Treasury Secretary John Snow declared Tuesday "America's economy is getting stronger every day," although he said more must be done to foster long-term business growth.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 11:34:04

Ethics Trial of Alabama Judge to Begin

NewsMax.com Wires

'MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- With his job at stake, suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore goes on trial before a judicial panel Wednesday for defying an order to move his Ten Commandments monument from the rotunda of the state courthouse.'

CALL A DEMOCRAT TODAY ... KEEP 'EM BUSY! - cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 11:31:23

Senate Pulls a Rare All-Nighter as Democrats Obstruct Judicial Nominees

NewsMax.com Wires

'WASHINGTON � It's a grudge that has been building for two years. In a legislative version of "Survivor," Republicans and Democrats will square off Wednesday in an all-night Senate talkathon on who's to blame for some of President Bush's judicial nominees not making it to the federal appeals bench.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 11:25:56

Group: Lynch Proves Women Shouldn't Be in Combat

Jon E. Dougherty, NewsMax.com

'In time for Veterans Day and the release of former Army Pfc. Jessica Lynch's autobiography, a military reform group is calling on President Bush to revise "Clinton-era rules" it says unnecessarily expose servicewomen to greater risk.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 11:09:16

Clinton Backers Want Senator to Run, Hillary, Run

FOX NEWS

'WASHINGTON��A small band of wishful thinkers is hoping the junior senator�from New York and former first lady�Hillary Rodham Clinton (search)�will not wait until 2008 to run for president, as many of her supporters have hinted, but will make a run in 2004.'

THIS SICKENS THE HEART OF DEMOCRACY ... THE WORLD IS WATCHING - cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 11:05:17

Senators Prepare for All-Night Judges Marathon

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'WASHINGTON��The Senate readied cots and coffee for a talkathon set to last all Wednesday night on who's to blame for some of President Bush's nominees not making it to the federal appeals bench.'

THE CLEANSING OF CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA - cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 10:56:47

NYC district denies
birth of Jesus?

Nativity scene barred as not 'historically accurate representation of an event'

WORLDNETDAILY

'In a dispute over display of holiday symbols, New York City schools are allowing Jewish menorahs and Islamic crescents but barring Christian nativity scenes, alleging the depiction of the birth of Christ does not represent a historical event.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 10:48:35

Bush cheers 'gay' church after 'Marriage Week'

Attempts to please family advocates, homosexuals baffle both groups

WORLDNETDAILY

'Not long after he endorsed "Marriage Protection Week," President Bush sent a letter of congratulations to a denomination founded by homosexual activists that performs more than 6,000 same-sex "weddings" each year.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 10:44:34

In the ZonePop Star Offers No Apologies for Feeling Comfortable in Her Own Skin

ABCNEWS.com

'N E W � Y O R K, Nov. 12� Britney Spears began shedding her candy shell some years ago, but her new album, In the Zone, makes it very clear that the once sugary sweet girl is now a woman who is comfortable with expressing her sexuality in music, on stage and on the covers of magazines.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 10:38:44

JACKO ANCHOR BUGGED BY P.I.

NEW YORK POST

COVER THYSELF - cultureshock Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 23:32:08

Burger King Apologizes to Breast-Feeding Mom

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'OREM, Utah��Burger King (search)�has served up a plain apology to a woman who said she was ordered by a franchise employee to stop breast-feeding her baby in the fast-food restaurant's dining room or leave.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 23:27:49

Watchdogs: Catholic Bishops Cooperating With Sex Abuse Study

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'WASHINGTON��The leader of a watchdog panel appointed by U.S. Roman Catholic bishops said Tuesday she expects all dioceses to answer an unprecedented survey on clergy sex abuse that top church officials warn will produce results that "add to our own sorrow."'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 23:20:44

Ex-cop blames "Dr. Phil" show for injuries that led to amputation

The Associated Press

'LOS ANGELES (AP) - A former police officer trying to prove her innocence in a 20-year-old murder case sued the "Dr. Phil" show, claiming false imprisonment before the taping of a show led to injuries and the amputation of her leg.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 16:02:56

NOW YOU CAN SEE THE CULTURE SHOCK TV SHOW

'Dr. Coulson has a historical career with the biggest names in psychology. Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, together were responsible for putting psychology in the public schools nationwide. Coulson said, "these men realized early on that it was a mistake."'

THANK YOU WHOPPI GOLDBERG FOR THE SPITTING IN THE GLASS SCENE & COLORING OUR WORLD PURPLE - cultureshock Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 15:43:18

I-90 Burger King sued: Urine in food

democratandchronicle.com

'Recently filed legal papers claim that about 19 workers were fired in the aftermath of employee contamination of food at a New York state Thruway Burger King in Scottsville � incidents that even included urination on food products.

'Recently filed legal papers claim that about 19 workers were fired in the aftermath of employee contamination of food at a New York state Thruway Burger King in Scottsville � incidents that even included urination on food products.'

IT WILL BE CALLED THE UNTERNET ... OH PLEASE - cultureshock Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 15:22:29

Plan for UN to run internet 'will be shelved'

FT.COM

'An attempt by developing countries to put management of the internet under United Nations auspices is likely to be shelved at next month's world information summit in Geneva - but the issue is now firmly on the international agenda, summit sources say.'

A CULTURE SHOCK MOMENT - cultureshock Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 11:09:23

Bishops to Develop Guidelines on Catholic Politicians

NewsMax.com Wires

'WASHINGTON -- Roman Catholic bishops said Monday they are considering whether to recommend sanctions for Catholic politicians who favor policies contrary to church teaching on abortion and other issues.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 10:31:38

Saudi sheik: 'Slavery is a part of Islam'

Leading government cleric, author of country's religious curriculum

WORLDNETDAILY

'A leading Saudi government cleric and author of the country's religious curriculum believes Islam advocates slavery.
"Slavery is a part of Islam," says Sheik Saleh Al-Fawzan, according to the independent Saudi Information Agency, or SIA.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 10:28:26

'Church-state separation' argument loses

Federal court rules prayer day must have equal access to city park

WORLDNETDAILY

'In a decision regarded as a major victory in a 40-year battle over religious speech in public life, a federal court ruled yesterday the city of Tucson, Ariz., must let its employees use city facilities to observe the National Day of Prayer.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 10:25:12

Alabama moves to oust
Judge Moore

In pretrial brief AG Pryor renounces 'sensational flouting' of court

WORLDNETDAILY

'In a pretrial brief, Alabama Attorney General Bill Pryor requested Chief Justice Roy Moore be removed from office for defying a federal judge's order to move a granite Ten Commandments monument from the rotunda of the Alabama Judicial Building.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 10:19:53

Jessica's Hustled

Porn mag to run topless pics of G.I.

By GEORGE RUSH
DAILY NEWS COLUMNIST

'A skin mag claimed yesterday it has pictures of Iraqi POW Jessica Lynch frolicking topless with male soldiers before she went off to war.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 10, 2003 at 13:00:06

Anchor Aaron Brown's Star Appears to Fade

By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television Writer

'NEW YORK - CNN rented an elegant ballroom a few weeks ago, feeding breakfast to top advertisers and filling them in on 2004 election coverage plans. Virtually all the network's big names were there. Except Aaron Brown, whose star appears to be fading in the CNN firmament.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 10, 2003 at 12:55:23

'Queer' Definition Changes With the Times

By MARTHA IRVINE
AP National Writer

'CHICAGO -- Something queer is happening to the word "queer."

Originally a synonym for "odd" or "unusual," the word evolved into an anti-gay insult in the last century, only to be reclaimed by defiant gay and lesbian activists who chanted: "We're here, we're queer, get used to it."'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 10, 2003 at 12:52:08

Court raps mom on homophobic leaflets

WASHINGTON TIMES

'Like many Christian churches, the one attended by Dr. Cheryl Clark displays an assortment of religious pamphlets in its foyer, including some published by the Promise Keepers and Focus on the Family.
��It was those materials that prompted a Denver judge to forbid Dr. Clark from exposing her daughter to anything "that can be considered homophobic," according to an appeal filed last week by Dr. Clark's attorneys and obtained by The Washington Times.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 10, 2003 at 12:48:07

'Miracles happen � I'm a miracle'

Young woman 'betrayed' by Duke University finally gets new lungs

WORLDNETDAILY

'No matter how dark the day, no matter how bleak the situation, don't ever give up.
That's the message from Lauren Averitt, the young South Carolina woman with cystic fibrosis who says she was betrayed by Duke University for reneging on its promise to give her a new set of lungs.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 10, 2003 at 12:41:27

Ralph Nader calls Democrats whiners

madison.com

'Consumer advocate and failed Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader said Saturday he'll decide by the end of the year if he's running for the White House again in 2004 - something a Madison man and past supporter publicly urged him against.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 10, 2003 at 12:41:03

Ralph Nader calls Democrats whiners

madison.com

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- cultureshock Mon, Nov 10, 2003 at 12:36:48

Door may be open for Hil

With no Dem front-runner, pros say she could step in

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD
DAILY NEWS POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT

'With none of the Democratic presidential wanna-bes rising out of the teens in national polls, some political experts are theorizing that it could happen - Sen. Hillary Clinton gets into the race.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 10, 2003 at 12:33:50

Damascus to withdraw
5,000 from Lebanon

Syria concerned with new tone in Washington

WORLDNETDAILY

'Now that the U.S. Congress has nearly finished a bill that allows President Bush to sanction Syria for support of terrorism, Damascus will withdraw some 5,000 of its occupying troops from Lebanon in an effort to reduce the growing pressure, according to Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 9, 2003 at 16:13:50

Right-wing laugh riot

WASHINGTON TIMES

'One night last summer, radio host Larry Elder beckoned his listeners to the Ha Ha Cafe in North Hollywood to film a documentary lampooning liberal film maker Michael Moore.

Intrigued, producer Eric Peterkofsky showed up for the night's comedy. He listened as comic Jeff Wayne headlined the event with right-wing jokes rarely heard in comedy shows.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 9, 2003 at 16:07:57

Cellphone cameras ring warning bells

By Jennifer Wolcott
Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor

'It starts out innocently enough: a forgotten camera, a precious moment, and then aha! - out from one's pocket or purse comes that slick new cellphone with a camera lens. A baby's first smile, a Little Leaguer's home run, or a friend's walk down the aisle is captured. What a relief.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 9, 2003 at 09:53:00

Women are crazy shoppers

thisislondon.co.uk

'Men have long suspected it, but scientists have proved that women are incapable of rational thought during a shopping spree.

Electrical activity in the area of the brain which deals with rational thought is reduced to nil during a trip to the shops, researchers found.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 9, 2003 at 09:48:06

Pittsburgh Episcopal Diocese votes for greater autonomy

By ALLISON SCHLESINGER
The Associated Press

'PITTSBURGH (AP) � Less than a week after the Episcopal Church USA consecrated its first openly gay bishop, one of the most conservative Episcopal dioceses in America passed an amendment to its constitution Saturday aimed at allowing the diocese to ignore some of the national church's policies.'

OH FOR THE U.S. TO RETURN TO THIS - cultureshock Sun, Nov 9, 2003 at 09:45:50

Moscow considers kissing ban

BBC

Moscovites caught kissing in public places could be fined if city authorities pass a new law currently under consideration, according to a Russian newspaper.

The kissing ban could even extend to lawfully wedded spouses, Stolichnaya Vechernyaya Gazeta reported.

DEMOCRAT PRESIDENTIAL WANNABEES SUPPORT OF THE WILLING HERE IN AMERICA - cultureshock Sun, Nov 9, 2003 at 09:40:02

Al-Qaida set to launch psychological warfare in Iraq

JERUSALEM POST

'Al-Qaida is not only operating in Iraq against coalition forces, it is preparing for the next stage of guerrilla warfare: winning the hearts and minds of ordinary Iraqi Sunnis and wearing down the will of the American public.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 9, 2003 at 09:35:14

Christian dad protests devil mascot

Threatens to sue if items containing image not removed

WORLDNETDAILY

'Kenneth Locklear had no idea when he enrolled his daughter at Roosevelt Middle School in West Palm Beach, Florida for its math, science and technology magnet program that the school was also the home of the devils.

Locklear was horrified when his daughter showed him a band T-shirt depicting Roosevelt's devil mascot complete with horns, pointy ears and a thick mustache.'

PSYCHOBABBLE!!! - cultureshock Sun, Nov 9, 2003 at 09:23:38

Rosie's demons are unleashed

Old trauma seen in trial

By TRACY CONNOR
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

'Every day for the past week, Rosie O'Donnell has mounted the steps to 60 Centre St. flanked by her entourage, her lover and a crush of photographers.

But as she strides into the courtroom to defend herself in a $100 million lawsuit, there is another unseen presence - the demons of a painful childhood.

An adored mother who died young. A father who was cold and distant. A little girl starved for approval and affection. Abuse by a male relative.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 8, 2003 at 21:52:05

Violent School Bus Beating Caught On Video

wftv.com

'PALM BAY, Fla. -- This was no typical after school fight. Palm Bay Police say it's one of the worst beatings they've ever seen. A student repeatedly punched a boy on the bus until he was too tired to hit his victim anymore.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 8, 2003 at 21:40:56

'60 Minutes': Arafat has $800 million in bank
From aid meant for PA, wife in Paris receives $100,000 monthly

WORLDNETDAILY

'Yasser Arafat has private bank accounts worth more than $800 million built up with funds designated as aid to the Palestinian Authority, according to a report.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 8, 2003 at 02:03:38

Supreme Court: Gay Sex Not Adultery

Decision Comes In Divorce Appeal

thechamplainchannel.com

'CONCORD, N.H. -- If a married woman has sex with another woman, is that adultery? The New Hampshire Supreme Court says no.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 8, 2003 at 02:00:16

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 7, 2003 at 08:43:04

Senate Judiciary Committee OKs Brown Nomination

FOX NEWS

'WASHINGTON��Another controversial Bush nominee passed a preliminary test Thursday, getting approval�on a party-line vote from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.'

EMAIL CULTURESHOCKTV.COM TODAY>> - cultureshock Fri, Nov 7, 2003 at 08:42:32

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 7, 2003 at 08:39:40

Judge: Terri Schiavo's Parents Have Right to Fight Husband's Guardianship

NewsMax.com Wires

'CLEARWATER, Fla. � A judge has ruled that the parents of a severely brain-damaged woman at the center of a right-to-die [editor's note: or, right-to-live] battle can seek to have the woman's husband removed as her guardian.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 7, 2003 at 08:10:21

Third Judge Issues Abortion Law Injunction

FOX NEWS

'SAN FRANCISCO��Federal judges in New York and California on Thursday blocked a new ban on partial-birth abortion (search ), delivering a major setback to President Bush only a day after he signed the measure.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 7, 2003 at 08:06:16

New evidence reveals
much larger 9-11 plot

Al-Qaida might have commandeered 7 planes but some members were unable to enter U.S.

WORLDNETDAILY

'New evidence leads some investigators to believe the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were part of a larger plot involving as many as seven passenger jets, according to ABC News.'

- cultureshock Fri, Nov 7, 2003 at 08:04:21

Mugger goes free,
victim arrested
80-year-old fends off attacker with unlicensed gun

WORLDNETDAILY

'He survived a violent mugging, but now 80-year-old Lester Campbell faces criminal charges for defending himself with an unlicensed gun.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 6, 2003 at 19:53:53

PATRIOT ACT: Law's use causing concerns

Use of statute in corruption case unprecedented, attorneys contend

By J.M. KALIL and
STEVE TETREAULT
REVIEW-JOURNAL

'The investigation of strip club owner Michael Galardi and numerous politicians appears to be the first time federal authorities have used the Patriot Act in a public corruption probe.

Government officials said Tuesday they knew of no other instances in which federal agents investigating allegations such as racketeering and bribery of politicians have employed the act.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 6, 2003 at 19:50:09

Election result leaves McAuliffe in limbo

'04 impact weighed after Mississippi and Kentucky votes

THE HILL

'Democrats across the country rallied to support Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Terry McAuliffe yesterday, a day after the party lost governorships in Kentucky and Mississippi and less than four weeks after losing the gubernatorial race in California.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 6, 2003 at 19:47:15

MEET THE REAL HERO OF THE JESSICA LYNCH STORY

DRUDGE REPORT

'Hardly a person in America has not heard of Private Jessica Lynch. But if it weren�t for the heroic efforts of a much less known soldier, Lynch would have been a statistic � killed in action -- instead of the subject of headlines, a movie and a book.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 6, 2003 at 19:41:17

Fiends raped Jessica

By PAUL D. COLFORD and CORKY SIEMASZKO
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS

'Pvt. Jessica Lynch Jessica Lynch was brutally raped by her Iraqi captors.
That is the shocking revelation in "I Am a Soldier, Too," the much-anticipated authorized biography of the former POW. A copy of the book was obtained by The Daily News yesterday.'

- cultureshock Thu, Nov 6, 2003 at 08:38:49

Pistol-packing Senior Chases Off Mugger, Gets Charged for Unlicensed Gun

WABC

'(Bronx-WABC, November 5, 2003) � A mugger in the Bronx got quite a surprise when the 80-year-old man he attacked in an elevator pulled out a .38 caliber handgun. There was a struggle, a shot was fired, and now the elderly victim is being criminally charged.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 23:19:52

Federal Judge Blocks New Abortion Bill

Injunction For Neb. Doctors Likely Has No Effect Nationwide

nbc4.com

'LINCOLN, Neb. -- A federal judge in Lincoln issued an injunction Wednesday, blocking implementation of a ban on certain late-term abortions, but his ruling likely will not apply nationwide.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 23:12:45

Bush Signs Partial Birth Abortion Ban

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush on Wednesday signed legislation banning a certain type of abortion, handing its opponents a long-sought victory even as a federal judge sharply questioned the constitutionality of the new law.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 13:11:51

'Green River Killer' Admits to 48 Murders

FOX NEWS

'SEATTLE��Gary Ridgway is pleading guilty Wednesday to 48 counts of aggravated first-degree murder, making him the nation's deadliest�serial killer.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 13:09:43

Bush Handing Abortion Opponents a Victory

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'WASHINGTON ��President Bush is handing�abortion (search)�opponents a victory sought through seven years of political battle as he signs legislation that bans some abortions.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 11:57:26

Mother appeals ruling on gays

WASHINGTON TIMES

'DENVER � A Christian mother is appealing a judge's decision that prohibits her from teaching her daughter that homosexuality is wrong.

Cheryl Clark, who left a lesbian relationship in 2000 after converting to Christianity, was ordered by Denver County Circuit Judge John Coughlin to "make sure that there is nothing in the religious upbringing or teaching that the minor child is exposed to that can be considered homophobic." '

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 11:52:57

DRUDGE: IT'S THE BEGINNING OF A SECOND MEDIA CENTURY ... ON SCARBOROUGH COUNTRY

DRUDGE REPORT

'It's an army of concerned citizens who are frustrated that main press will not print and go with things ...

And I'll just say this, Joe, the notion that Streisand was so intimately involved in this, I think, will be a future story and a defeat on leftest politics disguised as art'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 11:43:57

Rivals Demand a Dean Apology
Candidate Attacked in Debate for Confederate Flag Remark

By Jim VandeHei
Washington Post Staff Writer

'BOSTON, Nov. 4 -- Former Vermont governor Howard Dean was harshly rebuked by several of his Democratic rivals here Tuesday night for offending whites and blacks alike by recently saying he wanted "to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks."'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 11:39:54

Fox Axes 'Skin' After 3 Airings

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

'LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Fox has canceled prolific producer Jerry Bruckheimer's new series "Skin" after three low-rated airings.

"Skin," Fox's "Romeo and Juliet"-esque serial drama set in the world of Los Angeles' adult entertainment industry, shut down production Tuesday after completing eight episodes.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 10:00:06

Four boys in court accused of locker room sex assault

NEWSDAY

'FULTON, N.Y. -- One junior high school football player was arraigned on a felony sodomy charge and three others remain accused of unlawful imprisonment, accused of sexually assaulting another boy in their locker room after practice.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 09:55:54

Two N.H. Congregations Seek Outside Help

By ANNE SAUNDERS
Associated Press Writer

'CONCORD, N.H. -- Members of at least two Episcopal churches are asking an out of state diocese to supervise their congregations after an openly gay man was consecrated as bishop of New Hampshire.

"There definitely looks like there's going to be some realignment," said Robert Newton, a lay leader at St. Mark's Church in Ashland.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 09:50:07

FBI has new 9/11 hijacking suspect

By Toni Locy
USA TODAY

'WASHINGTON � The FBI has identified an al-Qaeda operative who agents believe tried as late as August 2001 to join the 9/11 terrorist plot as the "20th hijacker," a top federal law enforcement official said Tuesday."We are fairly confident we know who No. 20 is," said the official, who is involved in the 9/11 probe and asked not to be identified. The official said the unidentified al-Qaeda operative got into the USA but "had to leave" the country shortly before 19 hijackers carried out the attacks that killed more than 3,000 people. The official would not say why the operative left, whether he is alive or whether he is in U.S. custody.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 09:47:12

Evangelist's 'tone incited hatred of Muslims'

TV programs pulled, station apologized to Islamic activist group

WORLDNETDAILY

'An American evangelist's television series on Islam in America was canceled by a Canadian station after the first program because Muslims complained his tone and demeanor was an incitement of hatred.'

- cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 09:43:16

Democrats plot using
war intel against Bush

Memo reveals political motives behind probes into Iraq plans

WORLDNETDAILY

'A memo prepared by a Senate Intelligence Committee Democratic staff member and obtained by radio talk-show host Sean Hannity reveals a plot to use congressional investigations into Iraq war planning for political gain in next year's presidential race.'

REMEMBER OPRAH'S AUDIENCE IS DEPRESSED - cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 09:40:11

Oprah hails celebrity
lesbian 'marriage'

TV host uses M-word inclusively in interview with Melissa Etheridge

WORLDNETDAILY

'On her highly rated daytime TV show yesterday, Oprah Winfrey casually asked rocker Melissa Etheridge about her recent "marriage" to actress Tammy Lynn Michaels, failing to mention same-sex marriage is illegal in all 50 states.'

NO ONE STOPPED NBC ON - cultureshock Wed, Nov 5, 2003 at 09:32:07

A Sad Day for Artistic Freedom

BARBRA

'I am deeply disappointed that CBS, the network that in 1964 gave me complete artistic control in creating television specials, now caved in to right wing Republican pressure to cancel the network broadcast of the movie The Reagans. (And I say MOVIE - because this is NOT a documentary - it's a television drama.) The movie will now be aired on Showtime, where the difference in viewership is in the millions.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 4, 2003 at 15:35:34

Judge Dismisses Headlight Flashing Citation

newschannel5.com

'A Williamson County judge has dismissed a Franklin police citation against a man who warned other drivers of a speed trap.

He flashed his lights at them.'

CBSVIACOMABCDISNEYNBC THE ALPHABET SOUP OF BIAS - cultureshock Tue, Nov 4, 2003 at 12:51:54

CBS: 'Reagans' Too Biased for Us, Not Too Biased for Showtime

Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff

'CBS admits that "The Reagans" is too biased for it to air ... but says the miniseries somehow isn't too biased for its sister channel Showtime to broadcast on cable.'

INCREDULOUS!!! - cultureshock Tue, Nov 4, 2003 at 12:21:44

Study: TV can be effective sex educator

By LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer

'LOS ANGELES (AP) - Teenagers can get sex education as well as laughs by watching a TV series such as "Friends," a new study found.

Watching or discussing a show with an adult reinforces or clarifies the lessons carried by television, according to the study released Monday by Santa Monica-based Rand Corp., a nonprofit research group.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 4, 2003 at 12:14:28

Al Sharpton to host Saturday Night Live on Dec. 6

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'
November 4, 2003, 12:02 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Democrat Al Sharpton, whose one-liners and pointed rhetoric have added laughs to the presidential campaign, will host "Saturday Night Live" next month.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 4, 2003 at 12:10:02

Testimony: O'Donnell didn't want Rosie cover showing her arms around women

By SAMUEL MAULL
Associated Press Writer

'NEW YORK -- Rosie O'Donnell said the editor-in-chief of her now defunct magazine lied Monday when she testified that the entertainer objected to a cover photo of her with her arms around other women because she's a lesbian.

The editor, Susan Toepfer, testified that O'Donnell objected to a picture that was shot for Rosie magazine's September 2002 cover. The shot featured two female stars of "The Sopranos" with O'Donnell between them and with an arm around each.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 4, 2003 at 12:04:44

Gov't Struggles to Find Arabic Speakers

FOX NEWS

'WASHINGTON��For decades government agencies trained linguists in Russian to deal with America's Cold War enemy. Now that the new enemy primarily speaks Arabic, Washington has a lot of catching up to do to find reliable and fluent Arabic speakers.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 4, 2003 at 11:56:28

Exploding the myth
of church-state separation

New WND blockbuster ultimate expose
of judicial hijacking of First Amendment

WND WHISTLE BLOWER MAGAZINE

'In Texas, a U.S. District judge decreed that any student uttering the word "Jesus" at his school's graduation would be arrested and locked up.

"The constitutional separation of church and state" � a reference to the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights � is a phrase Americans hear literally every day from the news media, from legal organizations, from politicians and pundits, and especially from zealous attorneys and judges.'

- cultureshock Tue, Nov 4, 2003 at 11:50:13

CBS to cancel
'The Reagans'?

Plans for controversial miniseries changing amid boycott backlash

WORLDNETDAILY

'CBS might cancel its controversial miniseries "The Reagans" amid fierce criticism of its portrayal of former President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, according to a report in Daily Variety, the entertainment industry paper.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 3, 2003 at 22:42:55

Justices won't hear 10 Commandments appeals

Moore faces trial next week on violation of judicial-ethics charges

WORLDNETDAILY

'The Supreme Court won't be deciding the outcome of the pitched battle over suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore's Ten Commandments monument.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 3, 2003 at 19:44:01

Defense Dept. Settles With Linda Tripp

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'WASHINGTON (AP) - Linda Tripp will get more than $595,000 from the Defense Department to settle a lawsuit over the release of confidential personal information about her to a magazine, her lawyers said Monday.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 3, 2003 at 11:07:12

CBS Considers Selling 'The Reagans'

NewsMax.com

'CBS is considering selling its $9 million hot potato, �The Reagans,� to Showtime, Newsweek reports. Meanwhile, there appears to be much confusion and frantic activity in the CBS camp.

The controversial mini-series stars -- Judy Davis and James Brolin -- have disappeared from press calls. Director Robert Allan Ackerman has abandoned the editing, while CBS executives are cranking out the final cut.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 3, 2003 at 10:53:50

Monkeys Terrorize India Workers, Tourists

Associted Press

'NEW DELHI -- In a capital city where cows roam the streets and elephants plod along in the bus lanes, it's no surprise to find government buildings overrun with monkeys.

But the officials who work there are fed up. They've been bitten, robbed and otherwise tormented by monkeys that ransack files, bring down power lines, screech at visitors and bang on office windows.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 3, 2003 at 09:51:44

Kissimmee teen suspended for condom-covered shirt

By Tania deLuriaga
Orlando Sentinel

'KISSIMMEE � An Osceola High student was suspended from school on Friday for wearing a T-shirt covered in condoms.

Lanessa Riobe, 16, said she got the idea for her garb after watching MTV commercials promoting safe sex.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 3, 2003 at 09:39:03

Tenuous New Era For Anglicans
DURHAM, N.H., Nov. 3, 2003

CBS

'The Episcopal Church will never be quite the same after its consecration of an openly gay bishop. The new leader, V. Gene Robinson, said as much during his elevation.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 3, 2003 at 09:35:36

Power-tower 'terrorist'
arrested in California

Man sought for allegedly sabotaging electrical lines tired of being on run

WORLDNETDAILY

'The man sought by federal authorities for allegedly sabotaging electrical transmission lines in the West by removing tower bolts is now in custody.'

- cultureshock Mon, Nov 3, 2003 at 09:31:11

Coroner: Drug-induced abortion led to teen's death

The Associated Press

'LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) - The Alameda County Coroner's Office has confirmed that a therapeutic drug-induced abortion led to the death of an 18-year-old Livermore woman who died Sept. 17.'

Teen's death is linked to use of abortion pill

By Joshua L. Kwan
Mercury News

'The coroner's preliminary report put in writing what Monty Patterson says he already knew in his heart: His 18-year-old daughter, Holly, died Sept. 17 of complications from a drug-induced abortion.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 2, 2003 at 20:34:50

STREISAND DRAWS DISTANCE FROM 'REAGANS'; CBS CONSIDERS NEWS SUPPLEMENT; MORE SCENES REVEALED

Drudge Report

'SingerActorDirectorProducerMotherActivist Barbra Streisand this weekend distanced herself from any involvement in CBS-TV's upcoming film THE REAGANS, although the film stars her husband and is being produced by Streisand frequent collaborators, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 2, 2003 at 15:23:05

The War Over the Gipper

Conservatives erupt. CBS cowers. The director walks. The untold story behind the meltdown of �The Reagans� mini-series

NEWSWEEK

'President Reagan is lounging in his pajamas trying to watch TV when Nancy starts that old argument again. �Al Haig�s got to go,� she tells Ron. Nancy never liked Haig, and now she�s needling her husband again.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 2, 2003 at 15:17:59

Meet the French terror connection

Al-Qaida operative arrested, while officials find jihadists operate with impunity in Paris

WORLDNETDAY

'France is involved in a massive, emergency investigation of the activities of Islamic terror groups operating inside the country, turning the European nation into a major logisticsl and operational base, reports Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin. '

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 2, 2003 at 15:11:40

Reuters Ends Censorship of Religious Message

NewsMax.com Wires

'NEW YORK � Reversing course, the Reuters news agency has agreed to allow the display of a religious message on its Times Square building and will reevaluate the corporate policy that had prohibited it.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 2, 2003 at 15:06:30

Episcopalians to Install First Gay Bishop

NewsMax.com Wires

'DURHAM, N.H. -- After anguished debate, Episcopalians gathered Sunday to consecrate openly gay cleric V. Gene Robinson as a bishop � a first for any major Christian denomination and perhaps the beginning of the end for their denomination in its current form.'

- cultureshock Sun, Nov 2, 2003 at 15:00:41

CBS Considers Selling 'The Reagans'

NewsMax.com

'CBS is considering selling its $9 million hot potato, �The Reagans,� to Showtime, Newsweek reports. Meanwhile, there appears to be much confusion and frantic activity in the CBS camp.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 1, 2003 at 21:58:12

CNBC Hires Dennis Miller to Host Show

By DAVID BAUDER
AP Television Writer

'NEW YORK (AP) -- Dennis Miller, the sardonic comedian who delivered a fake newscast on "Saturday Night Live" and told jokes in the "Monday Night Football" booth, will host a prime-time political talk show on CNBC.

The network said Thursday it had inked Miller to a multiyear deal for the political chat show, set to begin in January.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 1, 2003 at 15:07:13

'Queer' Guys Ride High: New Contracts

STEPHEN M. SILVERMAN
PEOPLE MAGAZINE

'There's been a makeover behind the scenes of the Bravo network hit "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," at least as far as contract negotiations are concerned, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

In recently completed new deals, the Fab Five -- all received raises more than doubling their original salaries after binding together in solidarity. (They did this despite having separate agents, the Reporter notes.)'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 1, 2003 at 13:34:18

Woman Under Probe for Faking Son's Cancer

ASSOCIATED PRESS

'GENEVA, Ill. -- A woman is under investigation for allegedly telling people her 7-year-old son had cancer to collect thousands of dollars in donations, much of which was spent on a trip to Disney World, according to her lawyer.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 1, 2003 at 13:30:17

***CULTURE SHOCK TV SHOW HIGHLIGHTS***

FIRST EDITION:
TOO MUCH PSYCHOLOGY IN THE SCHOOLS

EDITED IT RUNS TEN MINUTES

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 1, 2003 at 13:22:55

EU constitution to reference Islam?

German leader's urging adds to controversy over mention of God

WORLDNETDAILY

'A German leader wants the European Union's new constitution to include a reference to Islam.

Otto Schily, the country's interior minister, said it would be appropriate to acknowledge the influence of Islamic tradition on European civilization, according to euobserver.com.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 1, 2003 at 13:19:30

Catholic-school girls pummel 'flasher'

Teens chase down man exposing himself near campus

WORLDNETDAILY

'A trio of Catholic girls turned the tables on a serial "flasher," exposing the man who had a habit of exposing himself.

How they went about it is the remarkable part of the story. They just plain got fed up with his lasciviousness, reports the Philadelphia Daily News.'

HEY CHRIS MATTHEWS THIS IS WHY YOU GET .02 RATINGS & FOX IS THROUGH THE ROOF! - cultureshock Sat, Nov 1, 2003 at 09:02:12

Chris Matthews: Simpleton Bush not chief

Staff gave him 'something to think about for the 1st time in his life'

WORLDNETDAILY

'In a speech to university students, MSNBC host Chris Matthews characterized President Bush as a shallow-thinking, unlearned man who when confronted by aides with the decision about going to war with Iraq was given something to think about for the first time in his life.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 1, 2003 at 08:56:06

U.S. pregnancy, birth and abortion rates decline in 1990s

wsfa.com

'Atlanta-AP _ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says pregnancy, birth and abortion rates dropped from 1990 to 1999.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 1, 2003 at 08:52:49

Title of Reports of sex in classroom investigated

By Mary McKee

Star-Telegram Dallas Bureau

'DALLAS _ School officials are investigating reports that a 12-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy engaged in oral sex during a science class at Robert T. Hill Middle School.'

- cultureshock Sat, Nov 1, 2003 at 08:49:53

Study: 'Oprah' Fans More Likely To Be Stressed

Many Wish Their Lives Were Calmer

thelouisvillechannel.com

'According to a new study, fans of the "Oprah Winfrey Show" have higher stress levels than those who are not fans. According to the study, 5 percent of the country's adult population, or 9 million people, said they feel so much stress that they can no longer cope. Half of those said they were fans of the show.'

- cultureshock Fri, Oct 31, 2003 at 23:00:07

ABC News asks: Did Jesus have a wife?

Catholic leader decries 'crackpot theory' explored on special show

WORLDNETDAILY

'ABC News plans to run a special program Monday that entertains a book's theory that Jesus Christ had a wife.

Based partly on the novel "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown, the prime-time television program explores whether Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene, thought by some scholars to have been a prostitute, the BBC reported.'

- cultureshock Fri, Oct 31, 2003 at 22:52:22

RNC asks to review 'The Reagans'

Worried about inaccurate portrayal of the couple

From Mark Rodeffer
CNN Political Unit

CNN

'WASHINGTON (CNN) --The Republican National Committee Friday asked CBS to allow a team of historians and friends of former President Ronald Reagan and his wife to review a miniseries about the couple before it airs.

Republicans have expressed concern that the miniseries, titled "The Reagans," may inaccurately portray the couple.'

THIS IS WHY HOLLYWOOD HATES HIM ... THIS IS WHY CBS DID - cultureshock Fri, Oct 31, 2003 at 22:21:37

I believe with all my heart that standing up for America means standing up for the God who has so blessed our land. We need God's help to guide our nation through stormy seas. But we can't expect Him to protect America in a crisis if we just leave Him over on the shelf in our day-to-day living.

Ronald Reagan

- cultureshock Fri, Oct 31, 2003 at 15:16:01

Recovery Has Economists Predicting Bush's Re-election

NewsMax.com Wires

'WASHINGTON � A strong economic rebound could transform the political landscape and help Republicans long battered by the grim statistics on President Bush's watch.'

- cultureshock Fri, Oct 31, 2003 at 15:02:31

Perry motel accused of barring 'coloreds' from pool

By DAVID ROYSE
Associated Press Writer

'PERRY, Fla. � A motel in this small north Florida town is being investigated because a black man said he was told that "coloreds" weren't allowed in the pool, state officials said Thursday.'

- cultureshock Fri, Oct 31, 2003 at 14:52:08

Many California fires believed to be arson
1 arrest so far as evidence of terror link, increase in blazes of 'biblical proportions'

WORLDNETDAILY

'Law enforcement officials now suspect several of the California wildfires that have killed 18, consumed more than 718,000 acres and destroyed more than 2,400 homes in 10 days were deliberately set � increasing speculation there is a terror connection to the blazes.'

- cultureshock Fri, Oct 31, 2003 at 14:48:38

Judge to Christian mom: No 'homophobic' teaching

In custody case orders child's religious upbringing must not expose her to idea homosexuality wrong

WORLDNETDAILY

'A Colorado mother is appealing a child custody decision in which a court barred her from teaching homosexuality is wrong.

Cheryl Clark, who says she is a Christian, has been ordered by Denver County Circuit Judge John W. Coughlin to "make sure that there is nothing in the religious upbringing or teaching that the minor child is exposed to that can be considered homophobic."'

- cultureshock Fri, Oct 31, 2003 at 14:46:09

O'Connor: U.S. must rely on foreign law

Justice says, 'The impressions we create in this world are important'

WORLDNETDAILY

'American courts need to pay more attention to international legal decisions to help create a more favorable impression abroad, said U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor at an awards dinner in Atlanta.'

- cultureshock Thu, Oct 30, 2003 at 22:48:23

Battle Aginst Campus Leftists Has High-Powered Congressional Backers

Wes Vernon
NEWSMAX

'WASHINGTON -- As NewsMax predicted last summer, high-ranking members of Congress are backing a bill to �ensure fairness in higher education and protect college students from one-sided liberal propaganda.�'

- cultureshock Thu, Oct 30, 2003 at 22:44:12

Tennessee Brings God Into Government

FOX NEWS

'The forced removal of the�Ten Commandments monument from the Alabama state Supreme Court has only encouraged others to bring�God back into government.
'

- cultureshock Thu, Oct 30, 2003 at 22:41:31

Doctor Says Terri Schiavo Likely Victim of 'Some Kind of Trauma'

Jeff Johnson, CNSNews.com

'One of the most important battles in the fight over the life or death of Terri Schindler Schiavo has been the professional opinions of dueling medical experts. But the Schindler family has found a new ally in that battle - one it did not seek out - in the person of a famed New York forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden.'

- cultureshock Thu, Oct 30, 2003 at 22:35:15

Saddam Confidant Linked to al-Qaida Group

NewsMax.com Wires

'WASHINGTON � A top aide to Saddam Hussein is believed to be working with an al-Qaida-linked terrorist group to coordinate attacks in Iraq, says a senior defense official.'

- cultureshock Thu, Oct 30, 2003 at 22:31:41

Mike Reagan: CBS Puts 'Dagger' in Dad's Heart

NewsMax Wires

'LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 � The angry buzz over �The Reagans� has grown louder and more pointed. �Advertisers will bail on CBS� anti-Reagan movie,� commentator Pat Buchanan predicted on �The McLaughlin Group� Sunday. Two days later, a conservative media watchdog group announced a boycott call-to-arms.'

- cultureshock Thu, Oct 30, 2003 at 22:19:46

Congressmen slam CBS for homeschool story

33 House members 'deeply offended' by 'biased' report

WORLDNETDAILY

'CBS News has come under fire from members of Congress who say they were "deeply offended" by a lop-sided "Eye on America" series on homeschooling that aired earlier this month.'

- cultureshock Thu, Oct 30, 2003 at 22:16:55

Hillary sounding like candidate, again

Clinton's rebuke of Bush foreign policy adds to speculation

WORLDNETDAILY

'Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., suggests "the pillars of democracy are shaking" due to President George W. Bush's need to avoid "political embarrassment" over the Sept. 11 terror attacks and the Iraq war.

Sounds like the pronouncement of a candidate seeking his Oval Office, right? Political strategists and supports think so.'

- cultureshock Thu, Oct 30, 2003 at 22:05:42

Many California fires believed to be arson

1 arrest so far as evidence of terror link, increase in blazes of 'biblical proportions'

WORLDNETDAILY

'Law enforcement officials now suspect several of the California wildfires that have killed 18, consumed more than 718,000 acres and destroyed more than 2,400 homes in 10 days were deliberately set � increasing speculation there is a terror connection to the blazes.'

- cultureshock Wed, Oct 29, 2003 at 22:26:19

Study links TV habits to reading trouble
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By SIOBHAN McDONOUGH
Associated Press

'WASHINGTON -- Children who live in homes where the television is on most of the time may have more trouble learning to read than other kids, a study says.'

- cultureshock Wed, Oct 29, 2003 at 22:20:35

Teens charged after overpass pumpkin breaks windshield

newsday.com

'

FLORIDA, N.Y. -- Two teenagers have been charged with reckless endangerment and criminal mischief, accused of throwing a pumpkin off a Thruway overpass that smashed the windshield of a fast-moving tractor-trailer.'

- cultureshock Wed, Oct 29, 2003 at 22:17:01

Trying new tricks to make day a treat

Clifton Park-- Schools' Halloween policies aimed at securing safety, but parents object to bans

timesunion.com

'Kindergartner Madelyn Littman, 5, will celebrate her first Halloween in school without her parents.'

- cultureshock Wed, Oct 29, 2003 at 22:13:10

Halloween banned in Moscow schools

ananova.com

'Halloween has been banned from schools in Moscow after Russian education chiefs ruled it was too pagan.'

- cultureshock Wed, Oct 29, 2003 at 22:07:21

Authorities Arrest Suspected Arsonist

Hikers In Eaton Canyon Reported Man

nbcsandiego.com

'ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST -- A man was arrested Tuesday after deputies caught him setting a fire in a steep, remote canyon filled with dry brush and large trees in the Angeles National Forest, according to sheriff detectives.'

- cultureshock Wed, Oct 29, 2003 at 22:03:14

Schiavo Lawyers Challenge 'Terri's Law'

ASSOCIATEED PRESS

- cultureshock Wed, Oct 29, 2003 at 22:00:24

CBS rethinks
'The Reagans'

Amid boycotts network chi