http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/RSS/News-Feed.xml Freedom's Phoenix AM Edition for Tuesday, May 21, 2013. en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 07:12:48 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 07:12:48 GMT Copyright 2013, FreedomsPhoenix.com Editor@FreedomsPhoenix.com (Managing Editor) WebGuy@FreedomsPhoenix.com (Webmaster) Proprietary Internal Program http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134944 The Justice Dept inspector general said the former US attorney in Phoenix retaliated against the main whistleblower in a botched federal gun operation by leaking information to a TV producer meant to harm the whistleblower's credibility. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:48:34 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134960 Five members of The Panic Hour were followed into the City Hall rail station in Center City Philadelphia. Kyle Prouty was illegally searched and detained by SEPTA police officer Nicole Lawson at 3:20pm on 5/20/13. Kyle was charged with "disorderly c Tue, 21 May 2013 02:12:51 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134959 The documents show a Department of Homeland Security obsessed with whether any protests being surveilled receive media attention and coverage. Why media coverage of peaceful demonstrations concerns "homeland security" in any way Tue, 21 May 2013 02:04:51 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134958 Well, what about a "legitimate" traffic stop, where the officer wants to "temporarily" control your weapon? I say sure, go ahead and give him a warning you won't be disarmed. Point out that if "officer safety" were really his concern, Tue, 21 May 2013 02:00:16 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134957 A Saudi man arrested at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after allegedly lying about why he was traveling with a pressure cooker asked to be released on bond. Hussain Al Khawahir, 33, was arrested May 11 by federal agents at the airport in Romulus, Mic Tue, 21 May 2013 01:31:33 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134956 A mammoth tornado carved a trail of destruction through the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, killing at least 51 people, including some children, and ripping apart two elementary schools today, local authorities said. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:14:41 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134955 With Washington state about to embark on a first-of-its-kind legal market for recreational marijuana, the budding ranks of new cannabis growers face a quandary over what to do with the excess stems, roots and leaves from their plants. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:08:06 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134952 Journalists, First Amendment watchdogs and government transparency advocates reacted with outrage to the revelation that the Justice Department had investigated the newsgathering activities of a Fox News reporter as a potential crime Tue, 21 May 2013 01:04:15 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134953 VIDEO: This Lady Has Got It! Short Video Tue, 21 May 2013 01:04:01 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134951 This film was just perfect for me…intrigue, psychopathology, mystery, and the toying with those who think they are superior to a man whose genius far exceeds the majority surrounding him. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:01:13 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134949 Senior White House officials, including Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, learned last month about a review by the Treasury Department's inspector general into the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups but did not inform Obama, Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:50 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134948 Chinese hackers who breached Google's servers several years ago gained access to a sensitive database with years' worth of information about U.S. surveillance targets. Aimed at unearthing the identities of Chinese intelligence operatives Tue, 21 May 2013 00:57:57 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134950 A security guard for an Ohio shopping mall [Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville] made a complete fool of herself as she tried to prevent people from taking photos of a truck that ended up in a ravine on mall property. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:55:59 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134946 Here's The Problem That Made The New Alleged Bitcoin Inventor A Mathematical Rock Star Tue, 21 May 2013 00:51:26 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134945 The first full trailer for "Batman: Arkham Origins" is out and it's awesome. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:46:25 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134943 Gold prices continue to take a beating with futures at $1,354 an ounce. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:42:10 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134942 Lucasfilm announced a new animated "Star Wars" series coming to television. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:39:05 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134941 Silver got slammed last night when futures markets re-opened to begin the week. At its lowest level, the precious metal had fallen nearly 9% to $20.25 an ounce. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:34:51 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134940 A goat will keep you alive. Yes, it's true, and I have spent the last several weeks proving just that. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:08:05 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134939 Researchers Linda J. Bilmes and Michael D. Intriligator have documented that the Pentagon is presently involved in 74 conflicts world-wide, either in an active combat role, or by supplying military "advisers" to friendly governments. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:37:07 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134938 Thanks to the below video report from Josie Harris and Christopher Cantwell, direct from the federal courthouse in Philadelphia, we know that Adam is being held under 18 USC 11, felony assault on a federal officer. He was not released today but he ha Mon, 20 May 2013 22:02:17 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134937 It will come as no surprise to ZH readers that the topic of youth unemployment is critical in Europe but as Der Speigel reports, while the German government's efforts remain largely symbolic, Southern European leaders pander to older voters by ...... Mon, 20 May 2013 20:04:14 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134936 While we have become used to the almost daily trading-halts in Japanese government bonds, when the CME reports that Silver trading was halted four times overnight, it is increasingly clear that this market is anything but 'normal': Mon, 20 May 2013 20:01:33 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134935 The Not So Impressive Winklevoss Twins Presentation Mon, 20 May 2013 19:54:30 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134934 The organization whose big-money prizes helped get the private spaceflight industry off the ground isn't done issuing high-profile challenges to spur exploration of the final frontier. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:51:32 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134933 Hi Jim, The reader who contributed the food saver storage bag post gave a lot of great ideas. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:48:50 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134931 Construction on what may just be the world's next tallest building is (finally) due to begin, Lloyd Alter of Treehugger reports. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:45:39 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134930 Gold prices are up modestly today, but continue to be near their lows of the year. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:42:19 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134932 During a May 15 visit to Stockholm, Secretary of State John Kerry warned Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad that if he doesn't begin preparations to abdicate his office, "the opposition will be receiving additional support … and unfortunately the violence Mon, 20 May 2013 19:40:46 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134929 Imagine what wonders will be discovered when the long-forgotten property is cleared Mon, 20 May 2013 19:31:53 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134928 It's only the second torpedo of its kind ever found. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:29:21 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134927 After two years of searching, the icy observatory has finally found evidence of the high-energy particles, which may have come from a distant black hole or supernova. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:27:10 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134918 Please pick up your phone for Adam, call and politely but firmly demand his immediate and unconditional release. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:32 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134895 "What do you expect when you target the President?" This is what an IRS agent allegedly said to the head of a conservative organization that was being audited after calling for the impeachment of then-President Clinton. Mon, 20 May 2013 06:24:07 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134894 Second Amendment activist, James Kaleda, was forcefully removed from a hearing on a new gun control bill in NJ during his testimony. Notice the legislators laugh as they have their armed security remove Kaleda before he finishes Mon, 20 May 2013 06:07:02 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=071748 Start with a cage containing 5 monkeys.... this story illustrates how human society keeps doing the same things over and over again because - "that's the way.... Mon, 20 May 2013 02:10:07 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Editorial-Page.htm?InfoNo=134893 The present IRS scandal didn't start with the Obama administration. Nixon had his "Enemies list," ... Mon, 20 May 2013 00:23:29 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134861 A short time later, the intruder and a 21-year-old college junior, Andrea Rebello, were both dead. The 2 were killed by a police officer who fired EIGHT shots at the masked man, hitting him 7 times but also accidentally hitting Rebello once in the he Sun, 19 May 2013 15:08:41 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Feature-Article.htm?InfoNo=134857 Sign-making party for March Against Monsanto on May 25th!! Sun, 19 May 2013 08:03:45 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134853 Somewhat dated, this is one of those stories that often never makes it to the Front Page of any newspaper or website. It's a story about Property Rights and Eminent domain. It's the story of one man who tried to fight back; and sadly it's the story o Sat, 18 May 2013 23:15:01 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134849 Unless Gen Xers and late baby boomers are able to make big changes in their savings, spending and debt habits, they are on track to become the nation's first generations to fare more poorly than earlier groups of retirees, according to a new study fr Sat, 18 May 2013 22:36:14 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134843 The Independence Institute held a press conference on May 17, 2013 announcing the lawsuit against the new anti-gun bills passed by the Colorado legislature and signed by Governor John Hickenlooper. The lead attorney is Dave Kopel. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:27:07 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134844 Chanel Preston knows not everyone approves of her chosen profession. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:24:42 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134842 Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill questions the IRS about targeting pro-life and conservative groups. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:20:59 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134841 Commentator Peggy Noonan has written a Wall Street Journal editorial entitled, "This Is No Ordinary Scandal: Political abuse of the IRS threatens the basic integrity of our government." Sat, 18 May 2013 22:17:10 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134840 There are many signs of gangster state America. One is the collusion between federal authorities and banksters in a criminal conspiracy to rig the markets for gold and silver. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:14:39 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134839 The financial news is getting boring. The Dow goes only one way – up. But gold fell below $1,400 per ounce yesterday. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:10:15 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134838 House lawmakers reach tentative deal to revamp immigration ... Sat, 18 May 2013 22:06:19 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134836 Silicon Valley is pushing America into a "share culture," which will completely change how we live and work. Sat, 18 May 2013 21:54:19 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134833 70% of graduates had at least some debt according to the latest poll from Fidelity Investments but as the Wall Street Journal reports the average student-loan debt for a borrower who received a bachelor's degree in 2013 is $30,000 - an all-time recor Sat, 18 May 2013 21:52:14 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134831 I'd like to say that the following is unbelievable, but it's not. Unfortunately, it is all too believable. Sat, 18 May 2013 21:49:19 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134830 Pentagon Unilaterally Grants Itself Authority Over 'Civil Disturbances' Sat, 18 May 2013 21:47:13 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134829 Gun control activists do not want to confiscate our guns. Sat, 18 May 2013 21:40:11 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134827 Brian Wilson talks to Lew Rockwell about the Boston bombing, the IRS, and Ron Paul. Sat, 18 May 2013 21:32:05 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134826 Florida state attorneys have decided not to file felony charges against a 16-year-old whose science experiment was actually not boring. Sat, 18 May 2013 21:29:07 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134823 Financial privacy free of government intrusion and interference is dead. Sat, 18 May 2013 21:20:44 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134822 Earlier this spring, Sen. Rand Paul and his wife, Kelley, invited a crew from the Christian Broadcasting Network into their Kentucky home for what turned into two full days of reality TV. Sat, 18 May 2013 21:16:36 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134820 Smoking marijuana has numerous health benefits and they are: Sat, 18 May 2013 20:01:50 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134819 The Obama Administration is wasting no time in seizing the medical records of Americans from insurance companies. The bigger question is: Why is the IRS descending upon health insurance companies with search warrants? Breitbart reports: An unnam Sat, 18 May 2013 19:57:06 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134816 Seven must-have farm and garden devices you can build with your own 3D printer Sat, 18 May 2013 19:38:56 GMT http://www.FreedomsPhoenix.com/Find-Freedom.htm?At=134815 Assistant Secretary of Defense Michael Sheehan told Congress yesterday that the AUMF authorized the US military to operate on a worldwide battlefield from Boston to Pakistan. Sheehan emphasized that the Administration is authorized to put boots on t Sat, 18 May 2013 19:14:54 GMT