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- cultureshock Thu, Jul 22, 2004 at 12:59:54
House Considers Gay-Marriage Bill
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'WASHINGTON — No federal court has ruled on state bans on gay marriage, and House Republicans want to make sure none does.'
- cultureshock Tue, Jun 22, 2004 at 08:03:06
Evangelical surged to vote and 'shape public policy'
By Julia Duin
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

'America's 50 million evangelicals have received a call "to shape public policy" and expand the role of religion in public life, according to a document produced by the National Association of Evangelicals.'
- cultureshock Mon, Jun 21, 2004 at 09:25:31
9-11 panel discovers Saddam-Osama link
Documents show Iraqi possibly plotted attacks on U.S.
WORLDNETDAILY

'A member of the commission investigating the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks now admits a senior officer in an elite unit of the security services of deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein may have been a member of al-Qaida involved in the planning of the suicide hijackings.'
- cultureshock Mon, Jun 21, 2004 at 09:22:40
How Mandela helped Clinton survive scandal
Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian

'Nelson Mandela counselled Bill Clinton through the Monica Lewinsky scandal, helping him to survive the ordeal that nearly saw him removed from office, the former US president reveals today.'
- cultureshock Mon, Jun 21, 2004 at 09:19:55
Clinton: Lewinsky affair a 'terrible moral error'

Former president insists impeachment was 'illegitimate'

CNN

'Former President Bill Clinton said in a television interview Sunday that his relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky was "a terrible moral error" -- but insisted he wears his subsequent impeachment as a "badge of honor."'
- cultureshock Sat, Jun 19, 2004 at 23:29:57
Missouri bans sexy billboards along state highways
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Show Me State is cracking down on bawdy billboards. Gov. Bob Holden on Thursday signed a bill banning sexually suggestive billboards that promote strip clubs and other adult businesses. The ban applies within one mile of Missouri highways.'
- cultureshock Sat, Jun 19, 2004 at 23:26:48
eport: Accused Priests Moved Around Globe
Newspaper: Roman Catholic Priests Moved From Country to Country Following Abuse Allegations
The Associated Press

'DALLAS June 18, 2004 — Between 100 and 200 Roman Catholic priests around the world were moved from country to country after they were accused of sex offenses against minors, according to an 18-month investigation by the Dallas Morning News.'
- cultureshock Sat, Jun 19, 2004 at 23:22:24
Viable fetus is a person, court says

State ruling applies to homicide law
By John Cheves
HERALD-LEADER STAFF WRITER

'A viable fetus is a person under the state's homicide law, so killing a viable fetus can result in murder or manslaughter charges, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled yesterday.'
- cultureshock Sat, Jun 19, 2004 at 23:17:02
School Gives Transvestites Own Restroom
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'BANGKOK, Thailand -- Snubbed by both men and women, transvestite students at the Chiang Mai Technology School just wanted a restroom to call their own -- and were granted their wish.'
- cultureshock Sat, Jun 19, 2004 at 23:13:55
Penn State: 'Too many' Christian groups here
Evangelical student club sues university for constitutional violations
WORLDNETDAILY

'A Christian student club is suing Penn State University for rejecting it as a student organization after being told the school already has "too many" Christian clubs.'
THIS IS WHY CHARACTER COUNTS... THIS IS WHAT HISTORY WILL REMEMBER - cultureshock Sat, Jun 19, 2004 at 23:11:04
Clinton rages against Dimbleby in Panorama confrontation over Lewinsky
By chris Hastings and Charles Laurence
TELEGRAPH

'Bill Clinton loses his temper with David Dimbleby during a BBC television interview to be broadcast this week when he is repeatedly quizzed about his affair with Monica Lewinsky.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 14:29:28
Clinton slept on couch after confessing affair

Ex-president says in
new book that tryst
revealed 'darkest part
of my inner self'
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'NEW YORK - Bill Clinton says in his new autobiography that his wife looked as if he had punched her in the gut when he finally confessed to his affair with Monica Lewinsky, and he slept on the couch for at least two months after that.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 14:14:18
Same sex weddings resume in New York town
UPI

'NEW PALTZ, N.Y., June 18 (UPI) -- Nine days after the mayor of New Paltz, N.Y., was barred from marrying gay couples, his deputy performed four same-sex weddings.'
THEY WANT ALL OF US UNDER THE BANNER OF FREEDOM ... DEAD - cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 13:52:18

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LINDA VESTER, FOX NEWS:BEYOND THE CIVILIZED WORLD TO GRASP

Report: U.S. hostage beheaded
Al Arabiya says new video shows killing
CNN

' An Arabic TV news network said Friday that American hostage Paul Johnson Jr. has been beheaded by his Saudi captors.

Al Arabiya said its bureau chief had been shown the video of the killing.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 12:08:28
FEDS' STUNNING HIJACK BUNGLE
By VINCENT MORRIS and ANDY SOLTIS
NY POST

'Air Force jet fighters could have intercepted hijacked airliners roaring toward the World Trade Center and Pentagon on 9/11 if only air-traffic controllers had asked for help 13 minutes sooner, the head of U.S. air defenses said yesterday.'
MADONNA NOW ESTHER ... A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME IS STILL A ROSE - cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 11:37:35
Madonna reinvents herself as Esther
REUTERS

'LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- Assuming a newly modest public image more in keeping with that of a nice Jewish girl than a "Material Girl," pop star Madonna says she has adopted the Hebrew name of Esther.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 11:04:59
Osama-Saddam links
9-11 commission missed
Overwhelming evidence of connection
between al-Qaida, Iraq before attack
WORLDNETDAILY

'WASHINGTON – In concluding there was "no credible evidence" of cooperation between Iraq and al-Qaida before the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America, the commission charged with investigating events leading to 9-11 overlooked more than 10 years of connections and cooperation between Saddam Hussein's regime and Osama bin Laden's network, WorldNetDaily has found.'
BUSH SET OUT TO PROTECT AND DEFEND AMERICA FROM ALL ENEMIES FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC - cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 10:53:21
Putin: Russia Gave Bush Iraq Intelligence
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'ASTANA, Kazakhstan (AP) - Russia gave the Bush administration intelligence after the September 11 attacks that suggested Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq was preparing attacks in the United States, President Vladimir Putin said Friday.'
WHY NOT A KERRY/SHARPTON TICKET ... NAHHH - cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 10:47:11
Kerry, Sharpton stump in MotownUPI
'DETROIT, June 18 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Al Sharpton campaigned with presumptive party nominee Sen. John Kerry at a Detroit event that raised $1 million.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 10:43:06
Kerry advisers tell hopeful to 'keep cool' on religion
By Julia Duin
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

'Sen. John Kerry's advisers are telling the presidential candidate to steer clear of talking about religion after running afoul of several Catholic bishops and after the campaign's new director of religious outreach was criticized this week for espousing left-wing causes.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 02:00:35
Protesters urge bishop to deny communion to pro-abortion legislators
By Ann Rodgers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

'A dozen people picketed the Downtown headquarters of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh yesterday, calling on Bishop Donald Wuerl to deny communion to Catholic legislators who support legal abortion.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 01:56:57
JAWS DROP AS CITY HS DROPOUTS TOTAL 350K
By CARL CAMPANILE
NY POST

'The Big Apple could be called Dropout City — a staggering 350,000 public high-school students have quit or flunked out of school since 1986, Department of Education data show.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 01:53:01
Remote Catholic Community Maintains Faith Without Priest For 50 Years
ASIANEWS

'HONG KONG (AsiaNews/Ucan) -- Catholics in a remote mountain area of southwestern China continue to keep their faith alive, even though no priest has been stationed there for more than five decades.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 01:48:21
Michael Moore film
appeals to terrorists
'Fahrenheit 9/11' gets thumbs-up from Hezbollah
WORLDNETDAILY

'Opponents of filmmaker Michael Moore are making the most of an endorsement his Bush-bashing film "Fahrenheit 9/11" received from terrorists affiliated with Hezbollah.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 01:41:06
Kerry's Choice for Religious Outreach Director 'Confounding,' Group Says
Melanie Hunter
Deputy Managing Editor
CNSNEWS

'(CNSNews.com) - Sen. John Kerry's presidential campaign has hired a new director of religion outreach, who is being described by a Catholic group as "a curious choice."'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 01:36:49
Report: Iraq Planned to Attack U.S.
The Associated Press

'Russian intelligence agents shared information with their American counterparts in 2002 that Iraqi secret services were organizing terrorist attacks against U.S. facilities outside the United States, Interfax quoted an unidentified intelligence agent as saying Thursday.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 01:31:18
Mel Gibson No. 1 thanks to Jesus
Controversy gives Gibson the most weight on Forbes list; Spears off the chart for the past 2 years.
CNN MONEY

'NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Who says you can't achieve fame and fortune with an indie, filmed entirely in Aramaic and Latin? The movie "The Passion of the Christ" did just that for actor-director Mel Gibson.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 01:25:46
The open book
Bill: I did it 'because I could'
Admits 'I lied to everybody'
Had counseling 'a whole day a week every week for a year'
BY JAMES ENDRST
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

'Former President Bill Clinton reveals his marriage was on life support for a year after he came clean about his dirty dalliance with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.'
- cultureshock Thu, Jun 17, 2004 at 17:14:56
Ala. group fights morning-after pill
'BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 17 (UPI) -- The Alabama Christian Coalition wants a new policy requiring state public health clinics to offer patients the so-called morning-after pill thrown out.'
- cultureshock Thu, Jun 17, 2004 at 17:08:48
Fahrenheit 9/11 gets help offer from Hezbollah
Samantha Ellis
The Guardian

'The controversy over Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 just won't go away. The film, which is being advertised with the strapline "Controversy? What controversy?", has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America, meaning no one under 17 can see it. Distributors Lions Gate Films and IFC Films, opening the film next week, are appealing against the decision. The rating came partly because the film shows images of US soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners, images Moore says he had long before the scandal erupted. He told Associated Press he kept quiet because he thought he'd be accused of "just putting this out for publicity for my movie".'
- cultureshock Thu, Jun 17, 2004 at 17:04:07
'Martyrdom' graduation sashes incite violence?
California Muslim students' item emblazoned with 'shahada' in Arabic
By Ron Strom
WorldNetDaily.com

'Muslim members of the University of California, Irvine's graduating class will wear green sashes emblazoned with the word "shahada" in Arabic along with their commencement robes in Saturday's ceremony – a reference some say is an incitement to violence that should not be allowed.'
- cultureshock Thu, Jun 17, 2004 at 17:00:01
School employees get strippers for morale boost
Associated Press

'COVINGTON, Ky. - Schools Superintendent Jack Moreland thought a little strip tease would be a good morale booster for his female employees. He may rethink the idea next year.'
- cultureshock Thu, Jun 17, 2004 at 16:55:00
SHAME-FACED BILL: I FOOLED AROUND 'BECAUSE I COULD'
By ADAM MILLER
NY POST

'In a bombshell confession, Bill Clinton has told why he had a torrid affair with Monica Lewinsky: “Just because I could.”

“I did something for the worst possible reason — just because I could,” he said of his romps with Lewinsky (left, yesterday in New York). “I think that’s just about the most morally indefensible reason anybody could have for doing something — when you do it because you could," a contrite Clinton told CBS'
- cultureshock Thu, Jun 17, 2004 at 16:50:38
Document: Reagan wouldn't back Nancy
Draft executive order shows opposition to embryo research
WORLDNETDAILY

'While Nancy Reagan is urging the Bush administration to reverse its opposition to federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research, a document has surfaced indicating President Reagan would not have supported his wife's campaign.'
THE HORROR OF THESE DRUGS IS GOING TO COME TO AN END - cultureshock Sat, Jun 12, 2004 at 14:11:58
Pills and kids may not mix
Anxiety over SSRIs. Five Canadian deaths could be among 100 adverse reactions involving children
SHARON KIRKEY
CanWest News Service

'At least five teenagers in Canada have died, four of suicide, while being treated with the most widely prescribed antidepressants in Canada and at least 100 other children as young as 18 months old have experienced serious suspected adverse reactions to the pills, CanWest News Service has learned.'
- cultureshock Wed, Jun 9, 2004 at 01:04:14
Porn download causes school flap
Some Griswold parents are worried students are misusing Internet access.

By Jenny Bone Miller
Norwich Bulletin

'State police have confiscated two computer hard drives from the Griswold Middle School after the parent of a 12-year-old student found a picture of a man's erect penis in her daughter's back pack.'
- cultureshock Wed, Jun 9, 2004 at 00:58:57
title goes herePills vs. Talking
When It Comes to Mental Illness, Parents Face Dilemmas Over Medication, Talk Therapy
By Bryan Robinson

'When Chad Taylor noticed his son was apparently experiencing serious side effects from Ritalin prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, he decided to take the boy off the medication. Now, he says he may be accused of child abuse.'
- cultureshock Wed, Jun 9, 2004 at 00:44:38
Dissidents cheered
'evil empire' speech
Soviet prisoners 'ecstatic' over leader who told truth
WORLDNETDAILY

'While President Reagan's 1983 "evil empire" speech horrified many critics – and even some of his staff – as a "provocation," dissidents in at least one Soviet prison were "ecstatic."'
SPOTLIGHTMAN UNPLUGGED - cultureshock Wed, Jun 9, 2004 at 00:39:21
CLINTON DISAPPOINTMENT: LEFT OFF FUNERAL SPEAKERS LIST
DRUDGE REPORT

'Former President Bill Clinton has privately expressed anger he has apparently been left off the speakers list of Friday's Reagan State Funeral, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.'
- cultureshock Wed, Jun 9, 2004 at 00:36:40
Protesters march
in defense of cross
Hundreds demand L.A. County reconsider decision to strip symbol from official seal
WORLDNETDAILY

'Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Los Angeles County Hall of Administration this morning to protest the Board of Supervisors' decision to remove a small cross from the county seal after receiving a litigation threat from the American Civil Liberties Union.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 4, 2004 at 22:51:42
Pastor Brings Porn Fight To Mayor's Office
nbc5i.com

'KENNEDALE, Texas -- About six months ago, pastor Jim Norwood, of the Oakcrest Family Church in Kennedale, started a campaign to curtail business local sex shops. Late last month, he won the city's mayoral post in a landslide vote.'
- cultureshock Fri, Jun 4, 2004 at 22:47:40
Pope denounces ``self-centered demands'' for abortion and same-sex unions
PDT VATICAN CITY (AP)

'In his latest blunt assessment of U.S. society, Pope John Paul II on Friday denounced the acceptance of abortion and same-sex unions as "self-centered demands" erroneously depicted as human rights.'
- cultureshock Wed, Jun 2, 2004 at 22:17:33
Massachusetts Judge Allegedly Colluded With Homosexuals
CNSNEWS.COM

(CNSNews.com) - A Massachusetts lawmaker issued what he called a five-count "indictment" against the state's highest judge, Margaret Marshall, on Tuesday, accusing her of conspiring with homosexual activists before ruling in favor of same-sex marriage last November.
- cultureshock Wed, Jun 2, 2004 at 22:13:39
Kerry likened to 'Lurch'
by ex-N.Y. Times editor
Howell Raines says 'pompous' John has 'Addams Family' face, no clear message
WORLDNETDAILY

While talk-show hosts across America have for some time likened presidential candidate John Kerry to television's comedic monsters Herman Munster and Lurch from the "Addams Family," the comparison is now being drawn by Howell Raines, the former editor of the New York Times.
AMEN! - cultureshock Wed, Jun 2, 2004 at 22:09:22
Judge backs city on Ten Commandments
By Pamela Manson0
The Salt Lake Tribune

Moses will not have to appear as a witness in Salt Lake City, nor will he be asked to provide hearsay testimony about who dictated the Ten Commandments, a federal judge has decided.
U.S. District Judge Bruce Jenkins has tossed out a lawsuit challenging the placement of a Ten Commandments monument in a Pleasant Grove park, ruling that the display is more historic than religious. He based his decision, which cancels the need for a trial, in part on a 1973 ruling by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a similar Salt Lake City case that described the commandments as a source of law for the benefit of both the religious and the unchurched.
- cultureshock Sat, May 8, 2004 at 09:48:59
News media's credibility crumbling
Journalists seen as slightly more believable than used-car salesmen
WORLDNETDAILY

'President Bush recently turned to Brit Hume of Fox News and told him flat out that he prefers to get his "news" from White House and national-security staff, rather than as reports from journalists. Though that may have stunned the media elite, many ordinary Americans cheered. For two decades polls increasingly have indicated public dismay at the spin and fantasies of the press.'
- cultureshock Sat, May 8, 2004 at 09:43:54
Focus on Family demands records
Christian group leans on lawmakers after failed impeachment
By Peggy Lowe, Rocky Mountain News

'Focus on the Family is forcing lawmakers who voted against the impeachment of a Denver judge to turn over all their correspondence in the case.'
- cultureshock Sat, May 8, 2004 at 09:33:24
10 days to same-sex marriage
Massachusetts Democrat in 11th hour try to halt legal consummation
WORLDNETDAILY

'Democratic Massachusetts state Rep. Emile Goguen is staging an 11th hour attempt to oust the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court judges who ordered the Legislature to enact same-sex marriage.'
A BOLD MOVE TO MAKE SOME BOLD CHANGES IN THIS CULTURE ON DARK SIDE - cultureshock Wed, May 5, 2004 at 01:02:21
Baptist activists: Pull kids out of school
Resolution urges members to reject government education
WORLDNETDAILY

'A resolution supporters hope will make it to the floor of the Southern Baptist Convention'sannual meeting next month calls on the millions of members of the denomination to pull their kids out of government schools and either homeschool them or send them to Christian schools.'
- cultureshock Wed, May 5, 2004 at 00:51:30
Fourth HIV Case Found in California Porn Industry
REUTERS

'LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A fourth adult film performer has tested positive for the virus that causes AIDS but the case is unrelated to an outbreak that virtually shut down pornography production last month, an industry health care official said on Tuesday.'
- cultureshock Fri, Apr 30, 2004 at 21:20:52
Homosexual leader vows to 'torture' opponents
Has plans to 'go in and terrify' officials who oppose 'gay' agenda
WORLDNETDAILY

'The head of a national homosexual organization is vowing to politically "punish," "terrify" and "torture" activists who oppose his organization's agenda on "gay" rights – which he says would give him "endless satisfaction."'
- cultureshock Fri, Apr 30, 2004 at 10:21:05
Dean preps for talkshow
VARIETY

'Dr. Phil could soon be sharing the Paramount lot with another doc: Howard Dean.'
- cultureshock Fri, Apr 30, 2004 at 10:13:40
3rd Adult Movie Performer Tests for HIV
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'LOS ANGELES - A third adult movie performer tested positive Thursday for the virus that causes AIDS (news - web sites) in the midst of an HIV (news - web sites) outbreak that has halted most production, according to the director of an AIDS testing service.'
- cultureshock Tue, Apr 27, 2004 at 21:55:04
Methodists Meet Under Cloud of Schism Over Gays
REUTERS

'PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - The United Methodist Church began a special meeting Tuesday that will look at whether homosexuality is compatible with church teachings, even as the issue threatens to tear apart this third-largest U.S. Christian denomination.'
'Prayer before meals, and prayer in military ceremonies, are part of the fabric of our society' ... - cultureshock Tue, Apr 27, 2004 at 00:10:16
Supreme Court Won't Reinstate Prayer at Military College
NewsMax.com Wires

'WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court said Monday it would not consider reinstating mealtime prayers at a taxpayer-funded military college, turning aside an appeal from state officials in Virginia who wanted to preserve the tradition.'
- cultureshock Mon, Apr 26, 2004 at 23:48:55
Confessions of Al-Qaida Suspects Who Allegedly Planned Attacks Aired
NewsMax Wires

'AMMAN, Jordan - Al-Qaida plotted bomb and poison gas attacks against the U.S. Embassy and other targets in Jordan, suspects confessed in a videotape that aired Monday on Jordanian state television. A commentator said the plotters hoped to kill 80,000 people.'
Congress had provided 'unprecedented flexibility' when it approved money for the war against terror - cultureshock Mon, Apr 26, 2004 at 23:40:33
Dems Want Details on Iraq Spending
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'WASHINGTON — Two leading congressional Democrats said Monday that President Bush had failed to give Congress enough detail on how $40 billion had been used for wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and for fighting terrorists. They asked him to provide the information.'
'We're seeing the effects of children growing up in a world without adults.' - cultureshock Mon, Apr 26, 2004 at 19:20:55
Violence Among Girls Increasing in U.S.
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'BALTIMORE - Twelve-year-old Nicole Townes is out of a coma but still struggling to recover after being pummeled and stomped at a birthday party in a beating that was shocking not just because of its savagery, but because it was meted out by other girls.'
- cultureshock Sun, Apr 25, 2004 at 23:36:12

SACBEE.COM

'The Rev. Sherwood Carthen talks with Sacramento Kings player Jabari Smith before the start of Tuesday's playoff game against Dallas at Arco Arena. Carthen, the team's volunteer chaplain, says "everything is more intense" during the playoffs, "even the praying."'

- cultureshock Sun, Apr 25, 2004 at 23:26:03
Abortion-Rights Supporters March in D.C.
'WASHINGTON (AP) - Abortion-rights supporters marched in huge numbers Sunday, roused in this election year by what they see as an erosion of reproductive freedoms under President Bush and foreign policies they say hurt women worldwide.'
- cultureshock Sun, Apr 25, 2004 at 23:21:54
Kerry's link to Jane Fonda gave him early fame
BOSTON GLOBE

'John F. Kerry's rise to fame was affected by two people who could not have been more opposite: the actress and antiwar activist Jane Fonda, and President Richard M. Nixon. Both associations helped seal Kerry's early reputation as a scourge of the political right.'
- cultureshock Sun, Apr 25, 2004 at 23:12:21
Kerry Condemns Coffin Photo Firings
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'DES MOINES, Iowa — Democrat John Kerry on Sunday criticized the firing of two cargo workers who photographed flag-draped coffins of U.S. soldiers, saying such images shouldn't be hidden from the public.'
- cultureshock Sun, Apr 25, 2004 at 23:09:13
Women's march turns into campaign rally
UPI

'WASHINGTON, April 25 (UPI) -- Speakers at Sunday's March for Women's Lives, an abortion rights rally in Washington, repeatedly told the crowd to vote in November'
A PATRIOT - cultureshock Fri, Apr 23, 2004 at 23:16:19
- cultureshock Fri, Apr 23, 2004 at 23:01:42
Girl jailed in alleged parental hit charge
'GOLDSBORO, N.C., April 23 (UPI) -- North Carolina authorities have charged a 16-year-old girl with soliciting two men to kill her parents, the Raleigh News & Observer reported Friday.'
- cultureshock Fri, Apr 23, 2004 at 22:59:29
Cardinal backs censure for pro-abort. pols
UPI

'WASHINGTON, April 23 (UPI) -- A Vatican official called on U.S. Catholic priests Friday to take a tougher stand against Catholic politicians who support abortion rights.'
THIS BEHAVIOR IS WHAT THEY WANT TO COME TO AMERICA - cultureshock Fri, Apr 23, 2004 at 08:44:28
Germany to allow privates on parade
TELEGRAPH

'German soldiers who are in relationships with each other will be able to sleep together in barracks and on foreign missions.'
- cultureshock Wed, Apr 21, 2004 at 14:45:28
Koppel Says News, Entertainment a Dangerous Mix
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

'LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The blurring of the line between news and entertainment programing on the major broadcast networks is a counterproductive trend that is alienating loyal news viewers while failing to attract coveted younger demographics, ABC News anchor Ted Koppel said Tuesday.'
SECULARISTS HAVE THEIR HAIR ON FIRE. - cultureshock Tue, Apr 20, 2004 at 18:43:43
Bush ripped for 'God talk'
Nader, others criticize comments included in Bob Woodward book
WORLDNETDAILY

'Comments by President Bush about God published in Bob Woodward's new book, "Plan of Attack," are drawing scathing criticism from his political enemies, while defenders rush to the commander in chief's side.'
ABCFOXNBCCBSHYPOCRITS!!! - cultureshock Tue, Apr 20, 2004 at 18:32:02
TV networks cool on 'Passion'
Film a tough sell to broadcasters; cable probably better bet
CNN

'NEW YORK (AP) -- Despite being the year's biggest box-office blockbuster so far, "The Passion of the Christ" seems unlikely to find a home on the four biggest broadcast networks.'
WORLD WAR III HAS BEGUN WITH HATERS OF MODERNITY AND WESTERN CIVILIZATION - cultureshock Tue, Apr 20, 2004 at 18:13:14
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR - cultureshock Tue, Apr 20, 2004 at 17:31:18
PAYBACK: NOW GOP WANTS KERRY TO SHOW ALL RECORDS
DRUDGE REPORT

'After months of Dems haggling over President Bush's military records, the GOP now moves to demand full-disclosure from John Kerry!'
- cultureshock Tue, Apr 20, 2004 at 17:26:11
FCC chief opines on indecency bill
By ELLEN SIMON
Associated Press

'LAS VEGAS - Michael Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said he does not support a bill that would take away a broadcast station's license after its third indecency violation.'
- cultureshock Tue, Apr 20, 2004 at 00:53:52
Domestic warnings dated to Clinton
By Shaun Waterman
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL

'There were many more, and more specific, threats of domestic attacks by Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network during the Clinton presidency than during the Bush administration prior to September 11, 2001, investigators probing terror attacks said.'
- cultureshock Tue, Apr 20, 2004 at 00:20:59
FCC Gets S-Word Complaint
By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable

'Looks like the S-word might be the next profanity in the sites of indecency foes.'
- cultureshock Tue, Apr 20, 2004 at 00:16:30
Adult film scare could alter rules
New anti-HIV measures considered
By Beth Barrett and Gregory J. Wilcox
DAILYNEWS.COM

'The HIV outbreak in the San Fernando Valley-based adult film industry last week raised concerns about risky sex practices to an unprecedented level among performers, producers and health experts with some advocating the need for government regulation.'
- cultureshock Mon, Apr 19, 2004 at 18:02:34
Boy officially has 3 parents
Court grants 2 moms, 1 dad legal rights in homosexual dispute
WORLDNETDAILY

'A landmark legal ruling has granted a 2-year-old toddler three parents – his biological mother, her lesbian partner and their homosexual sperm donor.'
- cultureshock Mon, Apr 19, 2004 at 17:59:12
FEC investigating
Hillary fund-raiser
2000 Hollywood event collected
$1 million for Senate campaign
WORLDNETDAILY

'The Federal Elections Commission is investigating a Hollywood fund-raiser that brought in more than $1 million for Hillary Rodham Clinton's 2000 Senate campaign.'
BIG MAC SHOCKER! - cultureshock Mon, Apr 19, 2004 at 11:55:44
CULTURE SHOCK HAS LEARNED, THE DEATH OF MCDONALDS PRESIDENT AND CEO, IN ORLANDO HAS THEIR FRANCHISE CONVENTION ON HOLD

Executive slated as speakers not speaking and entertainer, Clay Aiken from American Idol canceled and the orchestra sent home.

The crew slated to tape the program schedule, all standing by at this moment awaiting word on whether it will continue ... Story developing.

Culture Shock

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McDonald's Cantalupo Dies, COO Charlie Bell Named CEO
FOX NEWS

'CHICAGO — McDonald's Corp.'s (MCD) President and Chief Operating Officer Charlie Bell has been named chief executive officer following the unexpected death of Chairman and CEO Jim Cantalupo (search), the company said Monday.'
- cultureshock Mon, Apr 19, 2004 at 09:37:56
Gorelick role raised early
By Charles Hurt
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

'Former acting FBI Director Thomas J. Pickard told the September 11 commission in a private interview earlier this year that he was surprised that Jamie S. Gorelick is serving on the panel because she had played a key role in setting the very counterterrorism policies being investigated.'
- cultureshock Mon, Apr 19, 2004 at 03:05:34
Gorelick gets 'death threats'
9-11 Commissioner under fire for Justice memo, not quitting
WORLDNETDAILY

'The 9-11 Commission member who has come under fire for her actions in the Clinton administration and for refusing to step down from the panel probing the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S. says she's now receiving death threats.'
- cultureshock Mon, Apr 19, 2004 at 03:01:40
2000 gala for Clintons probed by FEC

Event raising $1 million for N.Y. senator also investigated by grand jury
By Michael Cieply and James Bates
Los Angeles Times

'The Federal Election Commission is investigating a Hollywood gala that raised more than $1 million for Hillary Rodham Clinton's 2000 Senate campaign, according to people familiar with the probe.'
- cultureshock Mon, Apr 19, 2004 at 02:56:24
Porn Actors Seek Work Despite HIV Scare
ROBERT JABLON, Associate Press

'LOS ANGELES - Adult movie actors said they would keep working in the multibillion-dollar industry despite an HIV scare, as more producers joined a voluntary moratorium that has shut down many sets.'
- cultureshock Mon, Apr 19, 2004 at 02:52:19
Broadcasters Fight Bono Ruling
By BIll McConnell -- Broadcasting & Cable

'After months of apologizing to Congress and the FCC for Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl breast-baring and other edgy on-air content, many of the country’s media companies have finally decided the feds have gone too far.'
ALERT*CULTURE SHOCK*ALERT - cultureshock Mon, Apr 19, 2004 at 02:44:10
Antidepressant-Suicide Link to Be Probed
By LAURAN NEERGAARD
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'WASHINGTON (AP) - A House committee says it will investigate whether the Food and Drug Administration fully disclosed the disagreement among its scientists about whether antidepressants might be linked to suicide in children.'
- cultureshock Fri, Apr 16, 2004 at 23:59:04
Site hosts anti-Kerry
TV-spot contest
Conservatives take cue from MoveOn.org, start media competition
WORLDNETDAILY

'Move over, MoveOn.org. A conservative version of your TV-commercial contest has just fired up.Move over, MoveOn.org. A conservative version of your TV-commercial contest has just fired up.'
- cultureshock Fri, Apr 16, 2004 at 23:57:30
Adult filming shuts down

Hiatus called after two positive HIV tests
DAILY NEWS

'SHERMAN OAKS -- Much of the San Fernando Valley's multibillion-dollar adult-movie business stopped production Thursday as it banned nearly four dozen actors and actresses from working after two tested positive for the AIDS virus, industry officials said.'
- cultureshock Fri, Apr 16, 2004 at 23:53:56
DEEPER CIA LINK BY 9/11 PANELIST
NEW YORK POST

'April 16, 2004 -- WASHINGTON - New questions surfaced yesterday about 9/11 commissioner Jamie Gorelick's potential conflicts of interest after it was revealed she was more deeply involved in anti-terror efforts than has previously been known.'
- cultureshock Fri, Apr 16, 2004 at 10:58:34
AIDS Scare Shuts Down Porn Films
CBS

'Many major pornographic movie producers, including the industry's largest, have agreed to shut down sets for 60 days because two stars tested positive for the virus that causes AIDS.'
"IT" HAS ARRIVED ... - cultureshock Fri, Apr 16, 2004 at 00:20:01
HIV Positive Actors Shut Down Porn Sets
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'LOS ANGELES — Adult movie producers agreed to shut down sets for weeks Thursday after two performers tested positive for the virus that causes AIDS.'
- cultureshock Thu, Apr 15, 2004 at 01:00:39
Ex-Kennedy Aide May Face Ethics Probe for 'Memogate'
By Robert B. Bluey
CNSNews.com Staff Writer

'(CNSNews.com) - The Center for Individual Freedom filed an ethics complaint Monday against a former aide to Democrat Sen. Ted Kennedy. The complaint revolves around the aide's recommendation that the confirmation of one of President Bush's conservative judicial nominees be delayed in order to influence the outcome of an affirmative action case before the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.'
- cultureshock Thu, Apr 15, 2004 at 00:52:22
Priest to lawmakers:
Don't emulate JFK
In opening prayer cleric prays legislators would be 'antithesis' of Kennedy
WORLDNETDAILY

'A Catholic priest who prayed to open a session of the Colorado House of Representatives has come under fire for asking God to make the lawmakers "the antithesis of John Kennedy."'
OOOO'FRANKEN - cultureshock Thu, Apr 15, 2004 at 00:48:50
Liberal network yanked
in L.A., Chicago markets
Air America denies allegation of serious cash-flow problem
WORLDNETDAILY

'Lovers of liberal talk radio in Chicago and Los Angeles are wondering what happened today now thatAir America, the liberal talk-radio network, has been yanked off the air in two of the nation's top markets.'
- cultureshock Thu, Apr 15, 2004 at 00:45:49
Ashcroft nails Clintonite
in setting blame for 9-11
States panel member Gorelick wrote memo that became 'single greatest structural cause'
WORLDNETDAILY

'Sept. 11 Commission member Jamie Gorelick wrote a 1995 memo that established a "wall" between the criminal and intelligence divisions, hindering the ability of the U.S. government to detect the Sept. 11, 2001, plot, according to testimony today by Attorney General John Ashcroft.'
- cultureshock Thu, Apr 15, 2004 at 00:43:00
Gorelick: I won't quit
Sept. 11 commission
Clinton official rejects calls to resign amid allegations of conflict, cover-up
WORLDNETDAILY

'Jamie Gorelick – the former deputy attorney general under President Clinton and current 9-11 Commission member under fire for alleged conflict of interest – is rejecting calls that she step down from her position and become a witness.'
- cultureshock Wed, Apr 14, 2004 at 00:51:02
Sales Execs On Trial For Drug Marketing Gifts
Prosecutors: Doctors Offered Trips, 'Educational Grants'
Channelcincinnati.com

'BOSTON -- Jury selection begins Tuesday in the Boston trial of 11 pharmaceutical sales executives. They are accused of conspiring to pay kickbacks to doctors, hospitals and other customers.'
THE DEMS BLIND SIDED AMERICA BY GUTTING THE FBI AND CIA AND THEIR COVERT WORKS - cultureshock Tue, Apr 13, 2004 at 17:15:15
Ashcroft: Gov't Blinded Itself to Enemies
ASSOCIATED PRESS

'WASHINGTON (AP) - In a strong defense of the Bush administration, Attorney General John Ashcroft said Tuesday the nation was stunned by the Sept. 11 attacks because "for nearly a decade our government had blinded itself to our enemies."'
THE GURUS OF PSYCHOLOGY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS - cultureshock Mon, Apr 12, 2004 at 21:55:28
'Thatcher parents' blamed for rude pupils
By Liz Lightfoot, Education Correspondent
TELEGRAPH

'The generation of "Thatcher's children" who are now parents are to blame for the rudeness and poor behaviour of today's young people, says a teacher's leader.'
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Americans to Disney: Forget 'The Alamo'
$100 million tale earns only $9.2 million in opening weekend

'The rallying cry of "Remember the Alamo" is suddenly "Forget 'The Alamo'" – at least when it comes to the new Disney film which took in a meager $9.2 million in its opening weekend.'