D.C. Sniper Muhammad Executed in Virginia Nov 12, 2009
Muhammad's attorneys had asked Kaine to commute his sentence to life in prison because they said Muhammad had brain damage and neurological problems, as well as psychotic and delusional behavior, exacerbated by the Gulf War Syndrome he suffered as a sergeant in the first Iraq war. "I think crimes that are this horrible, you just can't understand them, you can't explain them," said Kaine, a Democrat known for carefully considering death penalty cases. (Fox News)
Washington sniper executed by lethal injection Nov 11, 2009
Defense lawyers say Muhammad was not properly represented at his March 2004 trial, when his legal team did not contest his request to defend himself, and have suggested the veteran of the 1991 Gulf War suffered from Gulf War Syndrome. Muhammad's son was among family members that visited Greensville to see him one final time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Click to read:D.C. Sniper John Allen Muhammad Executed Nov 11, 2009
Muhammad's attorneys released a statement stating they respected the decisions of the Supreme Court and the Governor to not stay the execution, but added, "In its effort to race John Allen Muhammad to his death before his appeals could be pursued, the state of Virginia will execute a severely mentally ill man who also suffered from Gulf War Syndrome the day before Veterans Day.". Muhammad, 48, was executed for killing Dean Harold Meyers at a gas stati 00004000 on in northern Virginia. (CBS News)
Washington sniper is put to death Nov 11, 2009
Muhammad's legal team says the ex-soldier suffered from Gulf War Syndrome. Lawyer Jonathan Sheldon told the BBC's World Today: "A psychiatrist examined him and said he's paranoid and psychotic and delusional and gave many examples.". (BBC News -- Americas)
Witness to execution: 'It was surreal' Nov 11, 2009
In a written statement issued earlier Tuesday, Muhammad's lawyer Jon Sheldon accused Virginia of racing to "execute a severely mentally ill man, who also suffered from Gulf War syndrome, the day before Veterans Day.". Muhammad, who opted not to select a spiritual adviser, met during the afternoon with his immediate family and lawyers, said Traylor. (CNN)
Read the story Nov 11, 2009
Muhammad's attorneys released a statement stating they respected the decisions of the Supreme Court and the Governor to not stay the execution, but added, "In its effort to race John Allen Muhammad to his death before his appeals could be pursued, the state of Virginia will execute a severely mentally ill man who also suffered from Gulf War Syndrome the day before Veterans Day.". Muhammad, 48, was executed for killing Dean Harold Meyers at a gas station in northern Virginia. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Supreme Court Won't Save Sniper Nov 10, 2009
Muhammad's attorney, Jonathan Sheldon, released the following statement after the Supreme Court's decision: "In its effort to race John Allen Muhammad to his death before his appeals could be pursued, the state of Virginia will execute a severely mentally ill man who also suffered from Gulf War Syndrome the day before Veterans day. " ... Muhammad's attorney, Jonathan Sheldon, released the following statement after the Supreme Court's decision: "In its effort to race John Allen Muhammad to his... (CBS News)
US sniper execution appeal denied Nov 10, 2009
"Virginia will execute a severely mentally ill man who also suffered from Gulf War Syndrome," the Associated Press news agency quoted lawyer Jonathan Sheldon as saying. Mr Sheldon also criticised the timing of the execution, due the day before Veterans Day, a US public holiday honouring the military. (BBC News -- Americas)
Supreme Court Wont Stop Execution Of D.C. Sniper Nov 10, 2009
Muhammad's attorney, Jonathan Sheldon, said, "Virginia will execute a severely mentally ill man who also suffered from Gulf War Syndrome the day before Veterans Day.". More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Article lacked evidence of ambivalence Nov 8, 2009
danielh wrote on Nov 7, 2009 9:54 AM:" Col. Franklin O. Bernhoft, Ph. D.: Do you know what are the symptoms of radiation poisoning?Do you know what is the cause for the gulf war syndrome, and just exactly it entails?If you knew a battle field was irradiated, would you give orders to foot soldiers to march across?Do you care to address the chemical content of the Kinetic Energy Kill weapon projectile, which is used to kill tanks, and also valuable for reducing America's stockpile of depleted... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Swine Flu Shot Safety Concerns Nov 7, 2009
D., a former principle research scientist for the government of Australia: "...this adjuvant [squalene] contributed to the cascade of reactions called "Gulf War Syndrome. " Autoimmune disorder symptoms documented as Gulf War Syndrome included arthritis, fibromyalgia, lymphadenopathy, rashes, photosensitive rashes, malar rashes, chronic fatigue, chronic headaches, abnormal body hair loss, non-healing skin lesions, aphthous ulcers, dizziness, weakness, memory loss, seizures, mood changes,... (Suite101.com)
Lawyers want sniper execution blocked Nov 4, 2009
In a statement last month attorney Jon Sheldon said the alleged brain damage was caused by childhood beatings and "certainly exacerbated by the Gulf War Syndrome he suffered before and after serving as a sergeant in the first Iraq war." The Supreme Court outlawed execution of the mentally retarded in 2002, four months before the sniper assaults. Muhammad should serve life without parole, Sheldon said. (CNN -- International)
Watching the skies for an H1N1 connection Nov 3, 2009
Gulf War Syndrome, the healthcare website ( Squalene, swine flu vaccine s dirty little secret exposed ) says is the result of the use of squalene in the vaccine. These claims are repeated at websites such as Prison Planet and Info Wars. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Smoke from Iraq burn pit may be making local soldiers sick Nov 2, 2009
"My fear is that we are going to find out five or 20 years from now that the burn pit has affected our health and we have nothing to back it up," Col. Duane Coffey wrote fellow officers in a 2008 e-mail obtained by The News Tribune, "and we know how timely the Army works (shades of Agent Orange, Gulf War Syndrome)." ... Activists have made comparisons to the military's handling of Gulf War Syndrome and Agent Orange, the defoliant used in Vietnam that sickened American troops and Vietnamese... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Clinic runs out of swine flu shots Oct 24, 2009
seniorlady wrote on Oct 23, 2009 11:36 PM:" sunnyside where are you? I know you are an avowed advocate against vaccines and I'm inclined to whole heartedly agree with you on this. Many of the ingredients have been linked to everything from autism to Gulf War syndrome, Aids and paralysis, cancer and even death. They haven't even done field trials to ensure the very safety of these shots and in any case, you have no recourse from an adverse reaction{ you cannot sue} because government protects... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Are Artificial Sweeteners Really That Bad For You? Oct 20, 2009
In 1995 and 1996, misinformation about aspartame that linked the chemical to everything from multiple sclerosis to Gulf War Syndrome was widely disseminated on the Internet. While aspartame does adversely effect some people including those unable to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine it has been tested more than 200 times, and each test has confirmed that your Diet Coke is safe to drink. (Time.com)
Click to read:H1N1's Links to Pneumonia Appear Clearer Oct 18, 2009
Around 12,000 U.S. children will be used as guinea pigs for the experimental swine flu vaccine also known to contain the dangerous ingredient squalene, which has been directly linked with cases of Gulf War Syndrome and a host of other debilitating diseases. Squalene. (CBS News)
Our view: Don't stop Oct 11, 2009
Veterans of the 1990-91 war in Iraq continue to struggle with the government for proper attention to the mysterious illnesses known as "Gulf War syndrome." Years of research into those illnesses has linked many of them to the use of pesticides and a nerve-gas antidote used by U.S. forces during that war. That research, while not absolutely conclusive, gives the lie to what the government had been telling vets who suffer from brain damage, gastrointestinal diseases, fatigue, memory loss, chronic... (Anchorage Daily News)
Some Pregnant Women Say No to H1N1 Vaccine Oct 1, 2009
It's my understanding that squaline is a major cause of Gulf War Syndrome as well as many neuromuscular diseases. so I know where my choice lays. (CBS News)
More Accurate Interpretation Of Brain Imaging Data Aug 31, 2009
20, 2008) As a congressionally mandated report reveals one of every four veterans of the 1991 Persian Gulf conflict suffers from Gulf War syndrome, statistical scientists are analyzing brain scan images from a. . (Science Daily)
Is There Anything Too Toxic for the Pentagon to Burn? Aug 25, 2009
The Department of Defense is having a hard time managing this story, which echoes the infamous Vietnam-era Agent Orange scandal and Gulf War Syndrome. (There still has been no official admission that symptoms of the latter are service-related. (The American Conservative)
Common Insect Repellent Affects Nervous System Aug 6, 2009
Their findings may also shed some light on the so-called "Gulf War Syndrome," the name given to a complex and variable mix of neurological symptoms reported by tens of thousands of U.S. military veterans who served in the first Gulf War against Iraq in 1990-1991 ... Which is where the Gulf War Syndrome comes in. (Newsmax)
Swine vaccine available this fallCDC officials don't expect a vaccine shortage Aug 3, 2009
kinganu wrote on Aug 2, 2009 5:11 AM:" "insane to hear suggestions"....wow...how do you reply to this type of mentality? Obviously you did not do ANY research what so ever HGulf War veterans received anthrax vaccines which contained squalene and has since been linked to the devastating autoimmune diseases suffered by countless Gulf War vets. A clear link has been established between the contaminated vaccine and all the gulf war syndrome sufferers who had been injected with the vaccine containing... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Which State Has Fattest People? Jul 2, 2009
possible cause of Gulf War Syndrome] Both are neurotoxins that cause a loss of cognitive ability. by hamiltongrad July 1, 2009 8:19 AM PDT. (CBS News -- Health)
Roskamp Institute enrolls doctoral students Jun 19, 2009
The first class of students in the program will pursue dissertation research on Gulf War syndrome, traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer s disease. Roskamp is a not-for-profit research institute located in Sarasota that is dedicated to understanding the causes of, and finding cures for, neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders with an emphasis on Alzheimer s disease. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
U.S. Kids "Priority" For Swine Flu Shots Jun 17, 2009
Vaccines given to troops during the Gulf War damaged many thousands with Gulf War Syndrome, which for years the VA denied even existed. Since we are already damaging kids with Ritalin, why not give them a dose of the new vaccine. (CBS News -- Health)
Letter: In response to criticism Mar 28, 2009
Although we do not have absolute scientific proof that DU is responsible for Gulf War syndrome and the dramatic increase in cancer and birth defects among both veterans and Iraqis, we do have good reason to suspect that it is. We know without doubt that DU is a toxic heavy metal that emits alpha particles. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Gulf War Syndrome May Stem from Chemical Exposure Mar 26, 2009
They say the discovery could lead to new diagnostic tests and treatments for veterans with so-called Gulf War syndrome ... "Those areas were in the basal ganglia, hippocampus, thalamus and the amygdala. "Changes in functioning of these brain structures can certainly cause problems with concentration and memory, body pain, fatigue, abnormal emotional responses and personality changes that we commonly see in ill Gulf War veterans," he said. The study also gave researchers what Haley described as... (MEDLINEplus)
Gulf War Veterans Display Abnormal Brain Response To Specific Chemicals Mar 25, 2009
24, 2009) A new study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to pinpoint damage inside the brains of veterans suffering from Gulf War syndrome a finding that links the illness to chemical exposures and may lead to diagnostic tests and treatments ... "An added bonus is a statistical formula combining the brain responses in 17 brain areas that separated the ill from the well veterans, and three different Gulf War syndrome variants from each other with a high degree of... (Science Daily)
VA to look into effects of 'burn pits' on veterans Mar 18, 2009
Decision reflects experience with Gulf War Syndrome, spokesman says ... The IOM did a similar investigation of Gulf War Syndrome and other effects from the first Iraq war ... The VA's decision to look at exposures beyond the burn pits reflects its experience looking into Gulf War Syndrome, VA spokesman Jim Benson said. (CNN -- US)
Its enough to make you sick Mar 14, 2009
This week I heard BU health researcher Dr. Roberta White holding forth about Gulf War Syndrome on the BU-owned radio station WBUR. White, a neuropsychologist and chair of BUs Department of Environmental Health, was the scientific director of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses, which published its 465-page report late last year. Gulf War Syndrome, also called Gulf War Illness, has proved controversial because reasonable people... (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Don't want a shot? Try yogurt Feb 17, 2009
The shot is suspected of being linked to Gulf War syndrome. The syndrome is associated with a cluster of ailments such as chronic fatigue, muscle aches and memory problems first reported by veterans of the 1991 Persian Gulf War. (News & Observer)
Quit blaming the Republicans Feb 13, 2009
AMAZING wrote on Feb 12, 2009 1:34 PM:" ANOTHER ISSUE REPUBLICANS DENY THE EXISTANCE OFscientist Leuren Moret naming depleted uranium as the definitive cause of 'Gulf War Syndrome' has fed a growing scandal about the continued use of uranium munitions by the U.S. military. ". AMAZING wrote on Feb 12, 2009 12:30 PM:" NATIVE, YOUR RIGHT ON THE MONEY CONCERNING POLITICIANS, THEY ARE BOUGHT AND PAID FOR. HOWEVER YOU FAIL TO MENTION SOME LARGER CORRUPTION THAT ACTS IN COHESION WITH LAWMAKERS AND... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
