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Ground Zero at the 2013 Boston Marathon Explosion

An amateur photographer captures ground zero pictures of the explosion in the crowd at the 2013 Boston Marathon

Warning - these photographs contain graphic detail of the explosion, ground zero and people injured at the April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon explosion. They may not be suitable for all.

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Crowd at the Boston Marathon finish line seconds after the blast (photo Aaron Tang, Creative Commons license some rights restricted)

Photo galleries of the moments before, during and after the explosion at the Boston Marathon follow to break.
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Former President George H Bush jokes put the harps back in the closet

Millions worldwide send well wishes, prayers and texts to President Bush upon hearing of the his hospitalization

George H.W. Bush using wheelchair in Intensive care (ABC News)

The 88-year-old former United States President who has also been battling Parkinson’s has been hospitalized after a month-long illness.

Jim McGrath, spokesman for former President George H.W. Bush, has released an email the 41^st president’s chief of staff, Jean Becker, sent earlier today in response to news yesterday that Bush was in intensive care with a fever.

He’ll remain in the hospital, Becker said, but isn’t going anywhere soon: “He is 88 years old, he had a terrible case of bronchitis which then triggered a series of complications.” Continue reading →

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President Bush in intensive care

Say a prayer for the recovery of former President Bush who cared enough for Americans with disabilities to pass the ADA

Former US Presidents George W. and George H Bush, champions of human rights for Americans with disabilities (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua D. Sheppard/Released)

Former US President George H. Bush was admitted to intensive care tonight battling a fever.

The 88-year-old Bush has been place on liquids but is said to be improving.

Concerned people might say a prayer for President Bush who championed human right for people with disabilities.

George H. Bush sponsored the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to give those living with disabilities a place in American society.

“Today’s legislation brings us closer to that day when no Americans will ever again be deprived of their basic guarantees of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” said the President in 1990. Continue reading →

Justice Denied for People With Disabilities

Confrontational Canadian system makes people with disabilities fight for their human rights in court

Jeff Moore needed special education which was his right says Supreme Court (CBC photo)

It took Jeffery Moore 20 years to get special educational funding that he needed in elementary school.

By the time his case was decided by the Supreme Court of Canada (Moore v. British Columbia (Education), 2012 SCC 61), Jeffery graduated high school and was employed as a plumber. Continue reading →

US Senate Blocks Disability Treaty

Republicans block treaty citing abortion and home schooling as issues, despite veteran Bob Dole on floor

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) with disabilities on the Senate floor in a wheelchair

Live Leak- Republican Senators on Tuesday voted to block a United Nations treaty that would have helped to protect disabled Americans — including veterans — while they are in foreign countries.

Thirty-eight Republicans voted no, giving them five votes more than necessary to defeat the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities treaty, 61 to 38. Continue reading →

Bob Dylan updates his Facebook page – a first

The Times Really Are A Changin’ when Bob Dylan is talking directly to us on Facebook

Bob Dylan, Missoula MT (photo Ann Althouse Flickr Creative Commons)

“Here’s pretty close to what I said last night in Madison,” Bob Dylan wrote on his Facebook page.

“I said from the stage that we had to play better than good tonight, that the president was here today and he’s a hard act to follow.”

“Also, that we’re not fooled by the media and we think it’s going to be a landslide. That’s pretty much all of it. – Bob Dylan”

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Halifax Tall Ships Festival started

Slide Show of first ships in port – July 18th – with more to dock yet

If you like tall ships, sail and dreams of a by-gone era, the Halifax Tall Ships Festival is a treat. The Festival is free, with a $5 fee charged to actually walk onto the boats.

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