Border Angels

Trying to prevent unnecessary death in the desert areas, and the mountain areas, on the U.S. side of the Mexican border.

NASA poised to launch shuttle

"Reuters - NASA was set on Tuesday to make a third attempt to launch space shuttle Discovery on a mission vital to the program's future after easing concerns over a small crack in the ship's fuel tank."

NASA Discovery launch delayed by cracked fuel tank

"The space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank has developed a crack in its foam insulation. NASA managers are meeting to determine whether to try to repair the crack or fly as-is. The next launch attempt had...

Tennessee pledges 100 guard members to protect border

The Tennessee National Guard is willing to assist on the Mexican border.

POAC

This is the Project for the Old American Century.

Communities in British Columbia, Canada

Well, some of them. Not necessarily those with the biggest front lawns. But probably those with the best front lawns.

U.S. checking possibility of pumping oil via Jordan

May 30, 2006. Talk of new pipeline to transport oil from the Kirkuk area, where some 40 percent of Iraqi oil is produced.

Commemoration & Celebration Photographs

Photographs to commemorate & celebrate Mission Accomplished Day 2003  (May 1).

Mission Accomplished Day is May 1

President Bush made his speech on May 1, 2003, on the carrier Abraham Lincoln. The famous "Mission Accomplished" banner was displayed behind him.

Putting the party back into politics

"It's unheard of to see hipsters waiting in line outside the Mission District's Make-Out Room club at the ordinarily sleepy hour of 7 p.m. on a Monday. Especially ones ready to pay at least $10 to get into a...

Jamie Leigh's Animal Nation

NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/25/2005 -- She's still at it! There's just no stopping Jamie Leigh when it comes to her work on behalf of the world's needy and at risk animals. Next week Leigh steps up once...

Dia de los Meurtos: The Mission District, San Francisco

Over 15,000 people will gather in the Mission to participate in the 24th Annual Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead Procession & Altars. Through art, music, and ritual this event honors our ancestors and celebrates the vitality & richness of our present community....

Toxic Candy found in San Francisco District

Toxic candy is still available in local stores; health officials call for legislation By Rory Brown Despite the efforts of government regulators and a group of local kids, candies that may contain dangerous levels of lead are still for sale in many of the Mission District's...

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