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While many US officials and politicians routinely point to jihadism or Islamofascism as key motivating factors for Iraq’s insurgency, a growing number of officers on the ground are blaming economic conditions instead, according to an article slated for the front page of Sunday’s New York Times.Richard A. Oppel Jr. reports that “there are officers in […]
Former Vice President Al Gore denied again that there were any campaign plans in his immediate future, but told CNN Monday that he hadn’t “ruled out getting back into the political process at some point” — and that if he did return to political life, it would be to take another shot at the White […]
Residents who have lost their homes after a recent wave of wildfires in Southern California can rest assured as many measures are being taken as a mean to assist them durng this difficult time.
“The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today announced several relief measures for the victims of wildfires in seven Southern California Counties.
The FTB will allow […]
A strong earthquake of a magnitude of 8.4 struck Indonesia earlier today, leaving two dead and 11 injured.
Two tsunami warnings were issued soon thereafter.
“JAKARTA - Two people died and 11 were injured in an 8.4 magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia’s Sumatra region on Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings in the Indian Ocean, an Indonesian government official […]
Hurricane Dean hit Jamaica, killing three people and leaving the majority of the country in a state of crisis with no electricity or fresh water.
Damage costs are in the process of being determined, but as the price increases, so does the worry for agricultural workers, who are facing a great loss in their coffee, fruit […]
Tropical Storm Erin now has the residents of Corpus Christi, Texas, preparing for the worst, stocking up on food, water and other necessities. Currently moving through the Gulf of Mexico, Tropical Storm Erin is expected to hit the town on Thursday.
“(CNN) — The Texas National Guard deployed water rescue teams along the coast Wednesday as […]
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — (MARKET WIRE) — May 08, 2007 — IBM today launched its first-ever public “ThinkPlace Challenge,” a three-week open forum designed to foster global collaboration on innovation opportunities and economic development issues facing the African continent.
The top ideas generated through the ThinkPlace Challenge will help shape the agenda for IBM’s upcoming Global […]
I love the line about Nader - so true. He singlehandedly led to the demise of the American Empire in the 21st empire.
Can someone send the man a Pinto please?
See the list here.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 /U.S. Newswire/ — After comedian and former Seinfeld co-star Michael Richards spewed racial epithets and called a black heckler a “nigger” during a stand up comedy routine, the backlash of criticism has been overwhelming. Richards appeared on David Letterman’s “Late Show” Monday night to apologize for his tirade. Richards’ apology wasn’t […]