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Pilgrims Riot in Egypt, States that Aren't Either Iowa or NH, Old Year's Buzzwords and New Year's Wishes |
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Palestinian pilgrims returning from the Hajj not allowed to reenter Gaza have begun rioting in Egypt. They are being told that they must cross through an Israeli checkpoint before coming through, which has led many to fear being arrested in this process.
With the world focused on the capture of the three hostages captured by Columbia's FARC guerilla's, there hasn't been as much attention on former FARC victims. Clinical psychologist Dary Nieto has stated, "A kidnapping doesn’t end with the release. Victims who have been freed or rescued say recovery is a long and painful process, and may be as difficult as the time spent in captivity."
In the vein of get out the vote efforts, Obama has been the only Democrat to set up a campaign office in Alaska, a relatively inconsequential state. This speaks a little towards the concern of Ohio Governor Ted Strickland's concern at the Iowa-NH hype, with candidates moving to involve more states in the process.
The New York Times documents the 23 buzz words of the year. The best one, by far, has been lolcat.
Lastly, for New Year's Eve, you can write your New Year's Wish on a piece of confetti that will be released in Times Square. I wished for "the demise of global capitalism".
Also for the New Year, we have The Ice of Boston by The Dismemberment Plan (I love how all the people jump on stage and start dancing):
HERE'S TO ANOTHER GODDAMN NEW YEAR!
Man, Obama is doing a lot of things right these days. Getting out the vote, competing in all 50 states. He's doing some great things for the long-term movement. Good for him.
Oh, and I wished for the end of the war on terror on my piece of confetti.
To all Seminal readers, happy new year!