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Bloody nonsense

The pending court-martials of three Navy SEALs for allegedly failing to protect an apprehended terrorist believed responsible for the infamous execution-style slaughter of four American contractors in Fallujah, Iraq in 2004, is the height of politically correct nonsense.

Fly the sleazy skies

The Federal Election Commission – the supposed referee of fair campaigning – has just created an ethics loophole big enough for lobbyists to fly a corporate jet through. The commission has taken upon itself to reverse the Senate’s self-restriction against lawmakers’ cozy cut-rate travels on corporate jets.

Big loss for Big Tobacco

A Florida jury has ordered Philip Morris USA to pay $300 million to a former smoker who developed severe emphysema and may need a lung transplant. The verdict may encourage more plaintiffs and lawyers to bring similar claims. There should be more lawsuits seeking not only monetary damages, but changes in how the tobacco industry [...]

Boston Globe Sunday Editorial

"Housing Policies leave cities behind" You would almost think it was written by Jahn or me, click here. You got to read this!!!

Firetraps across city rated ‘X’ for danger

WORCESTER – A decade after the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. blaze killed six firefighters and set in motion a push to renovate or tear down dilapidated buildings, more than 24 vacant structures deemed potential hazards to firefighters remain across the city.

City property values drop by record $1.2 billion

WORCESTER – Continuing on a downward spiral fueled by a foreclosure-riddled housing market, local property values have suffered their biggest single-year slide in more than 15 years.

Marine’s sacrifice honored

United States Marine Corps Cpl. Alan R. Auger was 22 years old when he gave his life for his country during Operation Desert Storm on March 8, 1991.

Iran OKs nuclear facilities

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran approved plans Sunday to build 10 industrial scale uranium enrichment facilities, a dramatic expansion of the program in defiance of U.N. demands it halt enrichment and a move that is likely to significantly heighten tensions with the West.

Kenneth Howe – episode 2

Kenneth Howe, the 45 year old man who died in State Police custody on Wednesday night, is now alleged to have been beaten by the police, according to today’s Eagle-Tribune story.I did a post on this story yesterday, pointing out the glaring, gaping holes in the media coverage. There’s still no coverage of whether this [...]

Congrats to Charlene

Charlene Arsenault has been hired to be the reporter for the new online news site, The Daily Millbury.

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