25 Islamic Militants Escape Tajik Prison

Authorities in Tajikistan say they have launched a nationwide search for 25 Islamic militants who broke out of a prison in the capital and killed at least five prison guards.

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Iran warns 'we have dug mass graves for your soldiers' in response to U.S. attack threat

In response to Admiral Mullen's announcement last week that the US had contingency plans to attack Iran if it persisted in noncompliance with International Nuclear Regulations, Iran's deputy commander of the Revolutionary Guardsaid graves for any attacking U.S.

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UPDATE%3A%20Man%20arrested%20after%20downtown%20bomb%20scare

UPDATE: Man arrested after downtown bomb scare

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Bald eagles battle at Union Reservoir

Eagles fight over breakfast at Union Reservoir in Longmont, CO

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Passenger Unwittingly Carries Explosive on Dublin Flight

Irish authorities say a passenger unwittingly carried hidden explosives aboard a flight to Dublin after a Slovakian airport security test went awry.

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Police Arrest Suspect in EnCana Pipeline Bombing Case (Update1)

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Chinese greet 'Oba Mao' with flaming statue, fakes

The Chinese have learned English from his speeches and celebrated the way he rolls up his sleeves. Now President Barack Obama is finally coming, and he's being greeted with "Oba Mao" T-shirts and a statue of him that bursts into flames.

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Is It Safe To Do Cardio Every Day?

I know this isn't the typical topic for my seeds but I found it interesting because I have asked this myself numerous times and received as many different answers as the people I asked.

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Why mowing the lawn relieves stress and boosts your memory

The new anti-depressant... mowing the lawn. I don't think it has the same effect if you are told to do so by your parents, but that may be a different story.

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Iran's clerics consider removing Supreme leader and President Ahmadinejad

Iran's clerical leaders are said to be considering removing the position of the Supreme Leader and forcing the resignation of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, when the government said it had arrested the daughter and other relatives of former President.Iran's state-owned Press TV s …

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Ahmadinejad Is No Hitler

An interesting take on Western misperceptions of the Iranian leaders rhetoric and intentions.

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Social Networking and National Security

This is a very good article on the benefits and challenges of utilizing social networking technology for National Security Purposes.

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Khatami Withdrawal Shakes Up Iran Presidential Race

A 08 Feb 2009 file photo of reformist and former Pres.

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Soon To Be a Ruling on the Dump Planned for Joshua Tree NP

Guardians of Joshua Tree- A jojoba-farming couple has been fighting for a decade to keep a dump from opening next to the desert national park in their backyard. A ruling on their case—and the future of the park—is expected any day.

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Q+A: Why does U.S. want Iran's help on Afghanistan?

The Ayatollahs and Mahdists ruling the Persian state have no intentions of "cooperating" for a stable and peaceful Afghanistan. Especially when the "Great Satan" is the one neck deep in the mire.

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U.S. Nuclear Research Facility Raided by Federal Authorities

Federal authorities raid a U.S. universities' nuclear research facility and search the office of the Iranian born scientist in charge of the program.

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Mexican drug wars may cross into Arizona

Mexico is growing increasingly unstable. Sources indicate more American deaths in Mexico than in any other country outside of a combat zone in the last year. Drug Cartels are gaining strength and fighting for control of the high drug traffic zone on the border between the U.S.

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Women banned from Baghdad shrine

The Imam Musa Kadhim Shrine in the Kadhimiya area of Baghdad, Iraq, has been closed off to female pilgrims amidst fears of women suicide bombers targeting Shia celebrants of the Ashura holy day.

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Second Senior Iranian Military Official to Defect Since Early 2007

Mohammad Reza Arian, an Iranian military official with the rank of colonel, has defected to Turkey. This brings the number of senior Iranian military officials who have defected to Turkey over the last number of years to two.

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In full: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's 'alternative' Christmas message

In a seeming attempt to appease the people of the Islamic faith in London a throughout Britain, Channel 4 news has given Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the President of Iran, the Christmas Day prime time slot to broadcast his "alternative Christmas message.

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Video: A protest where it counts

A student a Shiraz University in Iran denounces the Iranian parliment and parlimentary speaker Ali Larinjani as illegal and openly speaks out against Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinajad.

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Blagojevich Scandal Sheet

This seems like a really good point of reference for the up to date goings on with the "Blagogate" (as PJM puts it) scandal.

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