No one ever talks about the racism that caused people hardship anymore. I guess that is because Aaron's not there.
Racism, resources blamed for bridge incident
Evacuees say they were turned back by police
Tuesday, September 13, 2005; Posted: 7:24 p.m. EDT (23:24 GMT)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (CNN) -- As the heart of a hurricane-ravaged New Orleans filled with sewage-tainted floodwaters and corpses, Mayor Ray Nagin urged people to cross a bridge leading to the dry lands of the city's suburban west bank.
But some evacuees who tried that route told CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" and "News Night with Aaron Brown" that they were met by police with shotguns who refused to allow them into Gretna, a nearby town on the other side.
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Avian Flu Vaccine 100 Percent Effective in Pittsburgh Animal Tests
By Rosanne Skirble Washington27 February 2006
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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have genetically engineered an avian flu vaccine from components of the deadly H5N1 virus. The Journal of Virology reports that the new vaccine completely protected all mice and chickens immunized against the disease.
The vaccine combines a live virus that causes the common cold with genetic material from the H5N1 virus and is grown in cells. This differs from the conventional procedure that uses a dead virus cultured in eggs.
RALLY AGAINST BOOT CAMP
'Don't let this murder be a coverup,' mom tells crowd
Fueled by outrage, hundreds gathered to support Martin Lee Anderson's family, hurling questions but finding no answers.
BY CARA BUCKLEY
cbuckley@MiamiHerald.com
PANAMA CITY - The dead boy's mother gripped the podium and stared fiercely at the crowd, her voice rising, swelling and finally cracking with bitterness, rage and loss.
''This is my son Martin Lee Anderson on January 3 -- before he went to boot camp,'' said Gina Jones, holding up a photo of a grinning Martin, 14, to a church packed with supporters Saturday.
Jones held up another photo, this one of Martin's body, dressed in a black suit, lying in an open casket. ''This is how he came out,'' she continued. ``Don't let this murder be a cover-up. Don't let my baby's death be in vain.''
The crowd, brought together by the NAACP and word of mouth through local churches, sat rapt, hushed but for a few sniffles, still but for the motion of tiny packages of tissues passed along the pews.
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Much better tone tonight. More supportive regarding the people of the USA. We have a nation to protect in many ways. No more business as usual. No more.
Oh, how wonderful. It's John Roberts backing up the bad boys. Another propaganda poster boy persona crated to promote feel good feelings about the new Chief Justince. Can't find this journalists credentials anywhere on the CNN website. Probably another Bush/Rove appointee.
There isn't enough proof of their DISINTEREST in harming this country by providing trustworthy personnel and procedurs. They should have provided this AHEAD of any sale. They didn't care about it BEFORE the alarms went out. They won't care about it after the heat is off either.
Vote N0. Trent Lott is showing prudent decisions when he states he will override the Bush Veto.
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The News Secretary
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Eto'o backed by anti-racism group
A Spanish anti-racism group have given their backing to Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o, who came close to walking off during the game at Real Zaragoza on Saturday because of racist abuse.
Eto'o had to be persuaded by his team-mates and the referee to continue after the Zaragoza fans sent a steady stream of abuse his way during Barcelona's 2-0 win.
"It is not enough to show leaflets and films against racism in our stadiums," said the general secretary of the Coalition Against Racism (CECRA), Gerardo Gonzalez. "This problem is a real risk to professionals because it limits their performance by being humiliated and creating fear."
He continued: "Clubs are allowing this issue to slip through their hands and it is a serious problem.
"Despite the number of important black and South American players, there are scarcely any on club boards or as coaches.
"What is more, in recent years in contrast to what is happening in other areas of society, there are less and less fans going to watch games from other races and ethnic backgrounds. They are not going out of a fear of being attacked or insulted."
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Florida has the "W"rong priorities
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Felon's life tossed by storm
When he failed to check in with his probation officer during Hurricane Wilma, a Broward man was thrown in jail for six years.
BY NATALIE P. McNEAL
nmcneal@herald.com
Since moving to a shelter at the Westgate Tabernacle Church last fall, Javier Arroyo had been trying to get his life on track.
Up until then, Arroyo, a convicted felon, had lost his job and was struggling to keep a roof over his family's head. He continued to have problems with his probation, and was once sent back to prison for six months after he was caught with marijuana.
But this time -- determined to provide for his wife and infant son -- he found a job and kept it. He went to work daily, helped out at the church and won the respect of church workers for his hard work and dedication.
But on Nov. 17, after repeated unsuccessful attempts to reach his probation officer following Hurricane Wilma, Arroyo, 26, finally made contact.
He was immediately arrested.
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High court must protect the nation's water
Wetlands issues before the Supreme Court boil down to a battle between intrusive development and the need to protect the environment.
The Supreme Court should make certain that federal environmental protections on the books for decades prevail. Siding with developers could be devastating for protections under the Clean Water Act.
The court heard arguments last week in two Michigan cases. One in volves a property owner who wanted to sell land to a developer for a shopping mall, so the owner filled 50 acres of wetlands with sand to make the sale. Another case pits a couple who want to build condominiums on land that includes 16 acres of wetlands.
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Pets are an extention of ourselves. They give people comfort. They deserve a special place in society for the quality of life they add to ours. Pet rescue is not a luxury. It should have special status. Pet's lives are not their own making. Spay and neuter. Adopt.
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