Iraqis are already gathering to watch the execution of the former President of Iraq. Officials are saying that the handover of Saddam will occur just a few minutes before he is executed. There has been a statement saying Saddam has already been transferred, but the Iraqi and American officials are denying that statement.
According to officials Saddam Hussein will be executed either today or tomorrow and they see no reason for any delays. However, not everyone will get to see the execution. Only lawmakers, senior officials, a Muslim cleric and family members of the victims will be able to watch the hanging, though with such an event I am sure we will all see it one day on video.
So we can only sit back, wait and hope that everything goes OK. Due to the tension involved in this situation, officials need to make sure everything goes as planned. Some Iraqis could get upset if Saddam’s body is disrespected and Americans will get upset if for some reason the execution gets delayed.
It is Official: Saddam Hussein is to be executed Tonight!
Researchers are working on a polymer gel that when rubbed around the vaginal area will createa thin protective layer, similar to that of a condom. The difference is that when semen comes in contact with this polymer gel a lethal dose (to the HIV virus) of chemicals is released. As of now this technology is still years in the making but is showing pretty decent results. Researchers say the gel will more than likely not be 100 percent effective, but the goal is to have it prove over 90 percent effective. The best part about this technology is that it gives women the means of protecting themselves instead of always having to rely on their partner. However, for now the condom is still the most successful at protecting against HIV/AIDS. Also, if these results are successful then researchers say it is possible to use the same concept to help protect against pregnancy. 
John Edwards just announced he is going to run in the 2008 presidential race. Edwards believes the United States is unstable and needs to re-establish its leadership role. Edwards is looking to put cuts on poverty and global warming while increasing support for community service. 
An organization called Move America Forward put together a trip that carried some parents of US troops to Iraq. The reason is because the parents wanted to know where their child was killed and that maybe they could better understand what happened. This group left in early November but was only able to make it to Arbil, which is the capital of Kurdistan in Norther Iraq. Sadr City, which is the area the parents wanted to go was too dangerous. However, the local government and troops showed great support to the parents for their sacrifice. The group is looking to return some time in the near future, except they hope this time more families will join them. The trip cost over $5000 per person but most of the parents received donations from across the US which included checks from soldiers!
On Christmas day four more US soldiers died which put the death toll at 2,977 since the beginning of the Iraq war in early 2003. This death toll surpassed the 9/11 attacks which claimed the lives of 2,973 people from various countries(which includes 2,749 from the towers, 184 from pentagon crash, and 80 on United Flight 93). President Bush is saying that we must stay on the offensive in order to keep the terrorists from attacking US soil again, which in turn puts our brave soldiers in harms way. So while the debate continues here as to whether or not the US should still be fighting in Iraq, our soldiers are over there fighting nevertheless. Let us not forget the sacrifice the soldiers are making for us everyday, because they are the ones on the front line, not the politicians that are over here confused about what direction we need to be heading. God Bless our American Soldiers!!!
According to a study doctors present a greater risk to patients after they have worked long shifts. Some of the doctors confessed that after they work 24 hours straight they sometimes forget things, look up the wrong drugs and in one case the doctor poked herself with a needle. Residents say that the reason they have to work long shifts is because they are considered “cheap labor”. Also, the transfer of patients between doctors is a risk to patients and has even caused a few deaths. So, for the safety of the patient doctors need to cut down on their long shifts and need a proper procedure for patient transfer. 
Experts believe that in 2007 internet hackers will find new avenues to scam people. Right now hackers use email to try and get personal information from individuals and businesses. But in 2007, hackers will use instant messaging, online community websites (like MySpace) and cell phones to commit their fraudulent activities. The main concern for security experts is the use of cell phones, because once they are hacked into it will be easy to obtain email addresses, contacts and other personal information. It is going to be very difficult, if not impossible, to track down these hackers. The reason is because the internet offers hackers speed and anonymity which is required for them to make money fast while maintaining secrecy. 
California has the largest prison system in the United States, housing 170, 000 inmates. As of now they are operating at 70% over their designed inmate capacity, and some experts are saying the inmates and guards are at risk due to this problem. Therefore, a federal court is giving California 6 months to greatly reduce the number of inmates. California state officials have sent some inmates to other states, but due to the overcrowding of most states in the US it will be almost impossible to transfer enough inmates to satisfy the federal ruling. Another option that was mentioned is the early release of inmates, which I personally hope is an option they do not choose. 