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Army chief: How Blair and Brown betrayed our troops Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:32PMThe former head of the Army today accuses Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of badly letting down the Armed Forces during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Blair finds his WMDs (*) Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:30PM* That's Weapons of Music Destruction! NO photo trickery here... this really is JEDWARD posing for a photo with new mate TONY BLAIR.
Canterbury quake over, but fear remains Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:22PMMore than 500 buildings in Christchurch are damaged after the massive earthquake in Canterbury early yesterday morning, which caused billions of dollars of damage, cut water and power, and triggered large aftershocks.
Quake devastates Christchurch's heritage Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:14PMCrucial investment in earthquake strengthening has saved some of Christchurch's most important older buildings but the city's heritage had still suffered a terrible blow.
What Japan must do now to survive the coming U.S. conflagration Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:59PMIt is no secret that the tectonic plates of the American empire are slipping dramatically, though the vast majority of Americans are blissfully unaware or in denial of what may soon occur. British historian Niall Ferguson recently described the American empire as "fragile," and likened its state to that of a forest before a fire — one of "self-organized criticality" in which, though the dry ...
Farmers dig in for a fight Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:53PMIn defiance of Burma's ruling military junta, farmers in the northern state of Kachin are fighting a plantation company they fear will destroy their land and livelihoods.
Video: Behind The Badge with the Tredyffrin SWAT team Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:51PMMain Line Media News takes you on a behind the scenes look of the Tredyffrin SWAT Team practice drills in part one of the Behind The Badge series.
ঢাকা, রোববার, ৫ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০১০, ২১ ভাদ্র ১৪১৭, ২৫ রমজান ১৪৩১ Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:37PMSeen Comprehension  Set-6 প্রিয় শিক্ষার্থীরা, গতকালের পর আজ ইংরেজি প্রথম পত্রের Part-A (Seen Comprehension) -এর প্রথম passage অর্থাৎ ১-৪ নম্বর প্রশ্নের শেষ অনুশীলন করব। 2. Write whether the following statements are true/false.
Teen play explores the creative force of flash mobs Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:30PMTo the soaring, campy sound of Queen's iconic "Flash," a dynamic group of teenagers - students, actors, and artists, most from the inner city - bursts running and laughing onto the scene like, well, a mob.
Online Cash For Gold Company Offering Promotional Bonus Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:19PMSeptember 4, 2010 Gold-Cash, a company that buys jewelry made of gold and other precious metals through the mail, is offering customers extra money on payouts through the month of August. Until August 31, 2010. The online cash for gold company will pay an additional 20 for customers' jewelry. By entering 'Promo Code X20' into the appropriate...
Forget the mosque at Ground Zero Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:48PMIslam, like other religions, instructs its followers to first help protect and comfort those who are in trouble. Therefore, it only makes sense that folks, especially those who are supporting the construction of a new mosque at Ground Zero abandon the mosque project and instead help the victims of horrendous floods in Pakistan. No, I [...]
Man In Fatal I-4 Attack Dies After Jail Hanging Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:43PMA man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Interstate 4 in Central Florida has died several days after hanging himself in jail.
Chiles Abandons Independent Bid For Governor Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:43PMLawton "Bud" Chiles is dropping out of the Florida governor's race and throwing his support to Democrat Alex Sink.
Obama’s Mission Accomplished Ends War of Lies: Margaret Carlson Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:42PMWe were warned there would be no ticker-tape parade, no soldiers kissing nurses in Times Square, no spoils of war.
Blasts Kill 20 In Pakistan's Lahore, 170 Hurt Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:42PMLAHORE, Pakistan, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Three bombs exploded at a Shi'ite procession in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and wounding over 170, piling pressure on a government already overwhelmed by floods.
Obama cautiously hopeful as Mideast talks begin Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:38PMWASHINGTON - Under the shadow of fresh violence, President Barack Obama solemnly convened the first direct Israeli-Palestinian talks in two years Wednesday, challenging Mideast leaders to seize a fleeting opportunity to deliver peace to a region haunted by decades of hostility.
New Site Offers One-Stop Shop For Solar Resources Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:30PMPHOENIX -- On Wednesday, the Arizona Corporation commission launched "Arizona Goes Solar", a new website that will serve as a one-stop shop for homeowners and businesses who want to learn more about how to adopt solar energy and technology.
Comic icon ‘The Sandman’ TV series in works Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:21PMExclu: “The Sandman,” the Neil Gaiman-penned comic book series considered a seminal work in the medium, is in... Full story at The Live Feed
Neil Gaiman's Sandman Television Series in Development Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:19PMNeil Gaiman's Sandman is being planned as an television series reports Heat Vision . warner Bros. is allegedly seeking a creative entity to become the program's showrunner, but Heat Vision notes that Supernatural creator Eric Kripke may be at the top of the studio's list. Sandman , which launched DC Comic's Vertigo imprint, ran for 75 issues beginning in 1989. Gaiman's worlds-within-worlds ...
Israeli, Palestinian leaders vow to push for Mideast peace deal Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:17PMU.S. President Barack Obama and the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority on Wednesday vowed to try and strike a Middle East peace deal within a year, setting high expectations for an agreement that has proven elusive for decades.
Is 20 percent of America really this ignorant? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:48PMIn every administration, opponents spread misinformation to try and damage the president’s credibility.
22 horses perished in barn fire Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:46PMA total of 22 horses perished in the fire that consumed an Allen barn Aug. 10, the Allen Fire Department said Friday.The figure includes 21 adult horses and one foal whom is believed to have been birthed in the fire’s chaos by a frightened mare.
Bernanke's song & dance act in Jackson Hole Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:45PMThe Bee Gees expressed it best when they sang, "It's only words, and words are all I have." That, in a nutshell, is Ben Bernanke's problem right now -- all he has is words. The Fed chairman gave his usual assurances in a Jackson Hole, Wyo. speech last...
Slidell dedicates Katrina memorial Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:45PMIn a sign of hope and better things to come, blue skies and bright sunlight greeted the crowd of people and city leaders in Slidell’s Heritage Park Friday morning as a Hurricane Katrina Memorial was officially unveiled.
CIA chief Panetta's star turn on 'Top Chef' part of campaign to preserve agency's power Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:44PMWASHINGTON - Around a long table in a windowless room, the CIA officials awaited the decision from their director, Leon Panetta.
CIA chief Panetta's star turn on 'Top Chef' part of campaign to preserve agency's power Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:42PMWASHINGTON - Around a long table in a windowless room, the CIA officials awaited the decision from their director, Leon Panetta. "A little too salty," the CIA chief finally said, giving thumbs down to the dish prepared by a warring team of cooks from the reality TV show "Top Chef."
Seven U.S. soldiers killed Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:36PMKABUL, Afghanistan - Seven American soldiers were killed in fighting in eastern and southern Afghanistan over the weekend, after several weeks of declining death tolls among NATO forces.
Single window for export licensing soon: Obama Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:25PMA single agency would soon handle all applications for export licenses in the US, President Barack Obama said as he laid down his motive of streamlining the cumbersome and time consuming procedure across multiple agencies.
Putin hits the open Russian road to woo his far-flung countrymen Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:53AMRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is touring Russia's Far East in a bright yellow Lada, making daily headlines ahead of what appears to be his plan to run for the presidency in 2012.
Afghan district chief killed in strike Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:52AMKABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan district chief was killed Aug., 30 in a bomb blast targeting a security meeting in a key eastern city, the latest in a series of brazen but largely unsuccessful insurgent attacks in the volatile region.
Defense trade reform to boost jobs, security: Obama Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:51AMStreamlining export restrictions on defense goods and high-technology products will help create manufacturing jobs while boosting national security, President Barack Obama said on Monday.
5 Years Later, Lessons of Katrina Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:51AMFive years ago this past Saturday, Hurricane Katrina first hit U.S. shores and began what would be a months-long, and for some people years-long, humanitarian crisis that is among the largest in modern U.S. history. President Obama gave a speech in New Orleans, one of the places hardest hit by the hurricane and the ensuing destruction of the levees, to commemorate the day. Here is what writers ...
Afghan chief killed Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:47AMAn Afghan district chief was killed Monday in a bomb blast targeting a security meeting in a key eastern city.
Local author writes of New Orleans murder conviction, exoneration Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:41AMLocal author writes of New Orleans murder conviction, exoneration
One-on-One with Neil Durrance: Candidate for U.S. Congress, 26th District Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:39AMEach Sunday the Gainesville Daily Register interviews a public official for publication.
Four peacekeepers killed in Somalia Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:32AMMogadishu, Aug 30 : Four African Union peacekeepers were among 10 people killed in the Somali capital Mogadishu Monday as the Horn of Africa nation's president called for help against a growing insurgency.
Defense questions detective's testimony about recopying notes Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:31AMThe Demetrius Montgomery murder trial resumed on Monday morning. The judge revealed new issues surrounding former homicide detective Arvin Fant and the notes he admitted he destroyed during the investigation. The defense says new evidence shows that Fant lied when he said that he recopied those notes verbatim.
NY temple plot jury hears suspect rant about Jews Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:29AMA man accused of plotting to bomb New York synagogues and shoot down military planes ranted against Jews and mused about "taking down" targets in the United States, according to audio tapes played Monday at his federal trial.
S.J. charities join flood relief effort Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:46AMWatching the scenes of despair and destruction caused by flooding in Pakistan is upsetting to Dr. Atta Rehman.
police logs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:44AMNEWBURYPORT The following items were recorded in the Newburyport police log: Marie R. Ferland, 62, 17 Spring Hill Road, Byfield, was issued a summons Friday at 12:27 p.m. on charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and failure to yield at an intersection. Officer John Schmidt issued the summons on Route 1.
Haiti, Pakistan disasters 'of similar magnitude' Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:43AMThe humanitarian disaster in Haiti and Pakistan is similar in magnitude, International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva told the Brussels press on 27 August, just after her return from devastated Pakistan.
US must protect Iran opposition Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:39AMAs Robert Fisk rightly says, the Americans have handed Iran a victory they could not achieve in battle through their influence over the Iraqi government. Related Stories MoD gave clues to David Kelly's identity Disappointed by Clegg on Iraq 'Provo priest' is not a surprise
Rise Of Rebellion: Matias Faldbakken: Shocked into Abstraction on Daily Serving Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:37AMWhat's Your Reaction?
Guest Post: Modern Monetary Theory — A Primer on the Operational Realities of the Monetary System Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:37AMBy Scott Fullwiler, Associate Professor of Economics at Wartburg College At its core, there are two parts to Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). The first is a description of how the monetary system actually works, mostly focusing upon interactions between the central bank, the treasury, and the financial system, though this part also requires a [...]
Dead End for the Mexico City Superhighway? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:37AMWhen Mexico City mayor Marcelo Ebrard and his government announced its plan to build a private superhighway from the southwest of the city to the country’s bustling and affluent Santa Fe financial district in the north, they didn’t have a plan for an organized resistance arising from the residents of La Malinche, a colonia that is set to be destroyed by the construction.
Acadiana bore the emotional damage Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:37AMFeeding and clothing tens of thousands of Hurricane Katrina and Rita evacuees for months after the storms was a challenge, but giving them a sense of hope was in some ways harder.
Prevarication on a life and death issue Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:36AMThe tragic destruction of human life through fireworks explosions continues. Four men have been blown up this year in Qormi, Marsaxlokk and, a few days ago, Dwejra. Following last year’s tragedies, the roll-call of death by fireworks goes on.
New Orlean marks fifth anniversary of Katrina with hope for future high Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:44AMPresident Barack Obama was yesterday ready to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina by pledging that his administration would promote New Orleans as a showcase of reconstruction in a region struggling to cope with the effects of the BP oil spill.
Flood-stricken Pakistani families risk losing their children to waterborne disease Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:44AMPABBI, Pakistan — Five-year-old Shahid Khan struggled to remain conscious in his hospital bed as severe diarrhea threatened to kill him. His father watched helplessly, stricken at the thought of losing his son — one of the only things the floods had not already taken.
Glenn W. Smith: Possible Arson tied to Right's Texas Voter Supression Effort Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:38AMA mysterious fire last Friday destroys all of the voting machines in Harris County (Houston), Texas. Arson investigators have not yet issued an opinion. Meanwhile,...