American Patriot

Palestinian petitioners received a ruling from the Israeli Supreme Court last week on the legality of Israel's security barrier, sometimes falsely referred to as "The Wall". In an unrelated, yet telling ruling from the Palestinian 'Supreme National Committee for the Protection of the Right of Return', Palestinians living in camps were denied the right to vote.

...Torture in U.S.-Run Military Prisons~Interview with Samer Rabadi, of Amnesty International conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris

This is a special rescreening of the only film we've had interrupted by the authorities! If you've never seen the Third Man, you need to. If you've only seen half of this film at GDI, now is your chance.

This is Rico's candidate for best film ever made. Great filmmaking in glorious black and white, a twisting plot, a haunting setting in post-war Vienna, Orson Wells, and fantastic zither music by Anton Karas.

"I don't want to single out Apple. Wal-Mart, MusicMatch, Sony and RealNetworks operate online music stores with rules and restrictions of their own. ... Major players in the digital music field are all trying to lock you in so that they can extort money from you for the rest of your life." This article covers the disadvantages of online music stores and the advantages of ordinary CDs. It provides tips for getting your CD collection onto your digital music player. It also offers advice about choosing a digital music player, whether you have $99 or $499 to spend.

"I don't want to single out Apple. Wal-Mart, MusicMatch, Sony and RealNetworks operate online music stores with rules and restrictions of their own. ... Major players in the digital music field are all trying to lock you in so that they can extort money from you for the rest of your life." This article covers the disadvantages of online music stores and the advantages of ordinary CDs. It provides tips for getting your CD collection onto your digital music player. It also offers advice about choosing a digital music player, whether you have $99 or $499 to spend.

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QUOTE - US SENATOR KERRY: ''MY PRO-ISRAEL VOTING RECORD IS SECOND TO NONE." In the policy paper, which has not been released publicly, Kerry outlines clear, strongly worded positions on several issues important to the American Jewish community.

...Costs of Conflict Detailed in New Report~Interview with Emira Woods, co-director of the group Foreign Policy in Focus, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris

I tried to think of things that have happened, or will happen on July 4th that don't have to do with fireworks, hot dogs, the first american bullfight, or the declaration of independence. These are random musings...