http://www.personalliberty.com Live Free in an Unfree World. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said the government is meeting many of the benchmarks which were set in 2007 as a prerequisite to immigration reform, according to media reports.Speaking last Friday at the Center for American Progress, Napolitano said 600 miles of border fence have been ... http://www.personalliberty.com/news/dhs-chief-says-u-s-borders-more-secure-but-some-disagree-19465236/ In the wake of the White House decision to transfer five individuals to New York for trial who are accused of 9/11 attacks, media reports have documented escalating criticism which cuts across party lines. While most of the initial concerns centered on the issue of national security, recent objections have ... http://www.personalliberty.com/news/terrorism-trial-critics-increasingly-vocal-19465235/ According to a new study, the juice of mangosteen fruit, which has been known for its anti-inflammatory properties, may also help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes in obese individuals. The results of the research were published in Nutrition Journal and suggest that consumption of the exotic fruit ... http://www.personalliberty.com/news/superfruit-appears-to-help-obese-people-live-healthier-lives-19465232/ Did you know that our Pilgrim forefathers tried communism when they first landed at Plymouth Rock? How’s that for a dramatic beginning to a story? Years ago, when I used to give a lot of talks to high school classes, this was one of my favorites. It ... http://www.personalliberty.com/chip-wood/a-thanksgiving-lesson/ A new study finds that one out of every eight stroke victims has a mild stroke beforehand.The research, appearing in the journal Neurology, reports that 12 percent of all stroke victims identified over a four-year period in Ontario suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA)—or mild stroke. A TIA is identified ... http://www.personalliberty.com/news/study-some-strokes-preceded-by-a-warning-stroke/ *Where were you on Nov. 16, 2000? Most of us would find it impossible to know for certain where we were on any given day—especially if it were almost a decade ago. But for one hedge-fund manager, his whereabouts for four days in 2000 was worth almost ... http://www.personalliberty.com/chip-wood/saving-on-taxes-conservative-women-global-warming-and-loans-to-uncle-sam/ It can give you a boost of energy, but new research finds a cup of joe can't help preserve brain function as you age. According to Reuters, researchers at the University of Helsinki assessed the coffee drinking habits, as well as other social, demographic and health data of a large ... http://www.personalliberty.com/news/can-drinking-coffee-protect-your-brain/ Researchers have been searching for a long time for ways to minimize the side effects of radiation therapy, and there are signs they may have found a natural solution that can help cancer patients tolerate their treatments better. According to a study published in The International Journal of Low Radiation, ... http://www.personalliberty.com/news/alternative-medicine-can-alleviate-cancer-therapy-side-effects-19462897/ Almost since its adoption in July 1789, the U.S. Constitution—the oldest continuously effective written constitution in the world—has been under assault by presidents, Congress and errant decisions handed down by Supreme Court justices. That’s the view of Judge Andrew P. Napolitano in his book, The Constitution in ... http://www.personalliberty.com/suggested-reading/the-constitution-in-exile-by-judge-andrew-p-napolitano/ The abrupt departure of CNN anchor Lou Dobbs from his post at the network last week has given rise to intense media speculation about the reasons behind the move. In announcing his decision, Dobbs—who has attracted controversy in recent years for vocally expressing his conservative views on the air—aid that ... http://www.personalliberty.com/news/dobbs-departure-from-cnn-stirs-controversy-19462900/