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When Jack Kevorkian came to the nation’s attention in the 1990s, reporters at first depicted him — correctly — as a macabre and megalomaniacal promoter of death. But he was remade into a popular icon, becoming a pet guest on 60 Minutes, treated to uncharacteristically softball interviews by Mike Wallace and fawned over by Andy Rooney, and then declared by Time magazine to be one of the major “celebrities” of the 1990s. Time even invited him to their 75th anniversary gala as a star guest. You knew the world was spinning the wrong way when Tom Cruise rushed up

Dr. Demento has been on the radio for over 35 years. This is tribute to his earlier days.

Dr. Suheir Assady was recently appointed as the new Head of the Nephrology Department at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel, a statement by the facility said Tuesday. To date, Dr. Assady is the first Israeli Muslim woman directing a large medical department in an Israeli hospital. There are only a few women holding similar positions in the entire Middle East.

Dr. Sherwin Isenberg describes his encounter with Rabbi Gavriel & Rivka Holtzberg at the Chabad of Mumbai the week before their tragic murder by Islamic Terrorists.

"Audacity of Arrogance" applies to both of our U.S. Senators, but for opposite reasons. John Hopkins cites Barack Obama's inexperience as justification for that apt description. In Sen. Richard Durbin's case, he feels so entrenched in his position (Senate Majority Whip) that he is untouchable. Consider the following examples of his arrogant behavior that have been unsupportive and unresponsive to the needs of the country and of the State of Illinois. The medical community in the state of Illinois has been decimated by the abuse of medical malpractice litigation, especially with the loss of at least 170 physicians from Madison...

May 29, 2008'Jihad Watch: Dr. Foroud Fouladvand ____________________________ This message comes from an Iranian ex-Muslim and lover of freedom in London: Urgent Attention Another free thinker is to be executed in Iran in the coming days. It is with great regret that I inform all freedom loving people of the world that the Mullahs' terrorist regime is about to execute one of Iran's finest thinkers, a true patriot, scholar and historian. Dr. Foroud Fouladvand is a dedicated monarchist, a Ferdousi expert as well as expert on the history of Iran and Islam. A confirmed report sent to the office of...

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2007 – Radio talk-show host Laura Schlessinger is used to millions of people listening to her. Today, however, it was her turn to listen, as Defense Department officials acknowledged her support of America’s servicemembers. Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England (left) presents radio personality Laura Schlessinger (right) with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service on July 30, 2007, at the Pentagon. Schlessinger was recognized for her efforts to raise public awareness of, and funding for, troop-support group “Operation Family Fund.” Photo by Cherie Thurlby  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Deputy...

Transcription from radio/internet broadcast: Pro-life advocates are decrying a grisly new outrage in Europe: Face lifts and cosmetic surgery using tissue from aborted babies are being offered at clinics in places such as Moscow and Rotterdam, and women from around the globe are flocking. In many cases women in third world nations are being paid up to $200.00 US to carry babies up to 12 weeks of pregnancy, when the unborn children are aborted and sold to the cosmetic clinics. An increasing number of these facilities are now springing up in popular vacation spots including Barbados and the Dominican Republic...

HH: John Zogby, welcome to the Hugh Hewitt Show. JZ: Hi, how are you? HH: Good. John, your poll has created quite a lot of controversy out of Iraq. Who paid for it? JZ: It was a gentleman who is a very wealthy individual who is anti-war, but he had absolutely no influence on any of the questions at all. He just simply wanted to know how do the troops feel? We have released the questions to everyone. The questions were very benign and objective. We're not accustomed to doing anything any other way. HH: Has he commissioned polls from...

Sometimes you get to wondering about emails you receive -- especially in the political blogsphere. One email which ended up in my inbox has got me to thinking: Is this a legitimate email, a plea for help from genuine Iranian dissidents, some crazy rant/fatwa by Islamists, or yet another in a string of Internet scams? I've been receiving emails over the last month from "goftare nik" (moslem11@gmail.com) which is addressed to hamahd19@yahoo.com, a mailing list which must somehow contain my own email address. The subject line of the email is "(( raahbare mellate iran agha pro.ebrahim mirzaie))," which obviously pertains...

11/1/2005 - WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFPN) -- With November being American Indian Heritage Month, I reminisce about a very special World War II veteran whose tour of duty played a very integral role in American military history. In February 2002, I had the distinct honor of meeting a Navajo Code Talker who was also the first Navajo Indian to receive a doctorate degree. I didn't just accidentally meet Dr. Samuel Billison. I looked him up on the Internet and invited him to come to my daughter's elementary school for our 6th Annual Cultural Diversity Assembly. That year was...

My girlfriend has asked me to do some research on the "legit" or "bogus" undertakings of Dr. Andrew Weil via his Weil Foundation. The basic story is that she was impressed all of his "after-tax" profits go to his foundation. I remarked that was a nice way to pay yourself a lump sum (gotta pay the SG&A) without looking like a greedy, capitalist pig. After browsing Google for a bit, I'm not finding any substantial detail, just the usual "rah rah rah" stuff. Anyone already know about this character and his foundation? Your information would be appreciated. Thanks.

Dr. Coburn's Statement on Nomination of John Roberts to U.S. Supreme Court (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) today released the following statement regarding President Bush’s nomination of John Roberts to the United States Supreme Court. “It is imperative that the next Supreme Court justice help restore the Constitutional balance of power between the branches of government and leave legislating to Congress and the states,” Dr. Coburn said. ”Judge Roberts is entitled to a thorough, fair and civil confirmation process. I look forward to the opportunity to interview Judge Roberts and I support the right of Senators...

Coburn slams 'improper' grants Sen. Tom Coburn (R) Muskogee, said he was the lone vote against the Homeland Security Department spending bill this week because it funded questionable grants in some lawmakers home states and didn't include enough money to fight illegal immigration. "Congress undermines our Homeland security when we fail to prioritize spending based on actual risks, and when we fail to secure our borders." "Homeland security dollars should be prioritized based on the greatest terrorism risk facing our country. Unforunately too many members of Congress are putting their political security ahead of Homeland Security" Coburn said improper uses...

This is a transcript of Senator Coburn's remarks on Fox and Friends. Doocy: Good Morning Senator. Its a pleasure to have you here. Coburn: Its a pleasure to be here Steve. Doocy: Ok we brought you on here to discuss the Supreme Court situation. What do you think? Coburn: I believe its the Presidents prerogative. You know its like one of my Democrat colleages in the House said. If you want to nominate judges to the Supreme Court you need to win the Presidency. The demand for input is just that. Its a demand. There is nothing constitutional about it....

The House Judiciary Committee chairman introduced a bill to clamp down on illegal aliens' use of driver's licenses and to give judges more discretion to deny claims of asylum, beginning the new Congress' first fight over immigration. Hours after President Bush called for action on his guest-worker program, which would give illegal aliens now in the country temporary legal status, Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. introduced a bill to clamp down on illegal aliens' ability to live and work under the radar by restricting their ability to obtain and use driver's licenses. "American citizens have the right to...

Rice faces big test with Senate hearings Tough questioning expected this week By James Brosnan SCRIPPS HOWARD January 16, 2005 WASHINGTON – National security adviser Condoleezza Rice, who in college feared she was destined to play show tunes in a piano bar, faces a demanding gig next week before climbing another rung up from the segregation of her childhood in Alabama. On the eve of President Bush's inauguration Thursday, his nominee for secretary of state is expected to face tough questions at Senate confirmation hearings about her own credibility and administration policies in Iraq, where more than 1,300 U.S. service...

Sen. Hollings: A Feisty Farewell Dec. 10, 2004 Sen. Ernest "Fritz" Hollings tells Mike Wallace that America’s lawmaking system is addicted to money. "[Special interests] get their piece of the pie. That's our problem. Today, you can't find the real interests of the country." Sen. Fritz Hollings (CBS) South Carolina Sen. Fritz Hollings has long been known as the tartest tongue in the Senate. But now, this feisty senator is giving up his seat. He didn't lose it, and a younger Republican didn't defeat him. But after 38 years, he just decided enough's enough. He says the Senate has changed...

U.S. Senate, OK 10/7/2004 Coburn (R) 46% Carson (D) 44% Bilyeu (I) 5% Other/Undecided 5% Data Collected 10/4/04 - 10/6/04 Geography State of Oklahoma Sample Population 609 Likely Voters Margin of Error 4.1% Client KJRH-TV Tulsa KFOR-TV Oklahoma City Marriage Amendment, OK 10/7/2004 Yes 73% No 24% Undecided 3% Data Collected 10/4/04 - 10/6/04 Geography State of Oklahoma Sample Population 583 Likely Voters Margin of Error 3.8% Client KJRH-TV Tulsa KFOR-TV Oklahoma City Education Lottery Act, OK 10/7/2004 Yes 70% No 29% Undecided 2% Data Collected 10/4/04 - 10/6/04 Geography State of Oklahoma Sample Population 583 Likely Voters Margin of...

Teresa talks: John Kerry and wife Teresa Heinz Kerry appeared on the "Dr. Phil Show" where Teresa dropped yet another memorable quote: "I think men are supposed to be boys always. They just go through different stages and if wives understand that they can love them." Yep, that'll go a long ways towards getting more world respect... President Mama's Boy.  This is an email-able, copyright-ready graphic you can use in emails, on blogs, in flyers, on posters... anything that's noncommercial.