Tennis Esplanade 14-16 Nov 2008

The Star OnlineThursday September 11, 2008THE Penang Esplanade will be turned into a world-class outdoor tennis court when it plays host to the ‘Kings of Tennis’ tournament this November.The three-day event,...

John McGraham Who was his Killer? $75,000 REWARD

Tuesady October 9, 2008 a terrible act was committed in our community. John McGraham was burned to death after being set on fire with gasoline on the corner of 3rd Street and Berendo. Mr. McGraham was a well-known...

2008 Election Results

" 2008 Local Government Unofficial Election Results ( 9 of 9 Polls Counted) Darrell R. MUSSATTO is hereby declared to be elected by acclamation as Mayor.   HOLY TRINITY NSN HOUSE ST. JOHNS MEMORIAL RECENTRE CARSON GRAHAM ST. AGNES RIDGE-WAY...

Jim Weidler lost his life in plane crash at Punta Chivato, Mulege Mexico

Jim Weidler 10/26/1961 - 11/03/2008 The pilot's correct name was Jim Weidler, the first accident report had it misspelled, and the local newspapers changed it completely, using the name of another pilot Jim Minear...

Sarah Palin says Republican Party must return to its Core Values

Sarah Palin, former vice presidential nominee and Alaska Gov. speaking to the annual meeting of the republican governors association, said her defeated party must return to core values for instance limited government...

Who's who on Obama's new team

Who's who on Obama's new team Since winning the US presidential election, Barack Obama has wasted little time assembling a team to help him govern. The BBC News website has put together...

British death toll in Iraq and Afghanistan hits 300

Two Royal Marines have been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, while on a routine joint patrol with local Afghan forces in Helmand province. The deaths bring the British death toll in Iraq and Afghanistan to 300. 155 British military personel have been killed in Iraq."Two...

Obama 'to curb role of lobbyists'

Even before Barack Obama has formally taken over the Presidency of the US, he has given indication of  reversal of many of President Bush's actions and executive orders. President elect's office has also come...

Obama likely change CIA, NI directors: report

"WASHINGTON: The current chiefs of National Intelligence and the CIA expect to be replaced when Barack Obama takes over as US president on January 20, a U.S. daily reported Wednesday.Several senior Democrats oppose keeping National Intelligence director Mike McConnell and...

American People Make History, Can We Sri Lankans Ever?

"Can the offsprings of the supremacists of both the State and the non-State in Sri Lanka convince and free their respective fathers out of their insular mindsets? Could the enigma of Barack Obama prick the conscience of the State and the non-State powers that be in Sri Lanka?...

Sarah Palin hopes God will 'show her the door' to the White House

"Barack Obama hasn't even been inaugurated as president and Sarah Palin is already weighing up her chances of running against him in four years time.In what Fox News is billing as Palin's first post-election...

The Book Of Revelation Is Not One Of The Dead Sea Scrolls

The earlyest known surviving copy of every book in the Bible dates from around the third century AD apart from one. The revelation to saint john. This later book is an addition the earlyest known copy of which dates from the seventh century AD. ...

Obama 'to reverse Bush decisions'

Bush rushing to issue midnight exec orders Mr Obama's team is scrutinising Mr Bush's executive orders US President-elect Barack Obama will seek to...

NZ poll : Helen Clark concedes Defeat

" The main opposition party in New Zealand looks set to end the Labour Party's nine years in power after a strong showing in the general election. With 90% of the vote counted, officials say the centre-right...

Galleries open doors to all art lovers tonight

Galleries open doors to all art lovers tonightMany art galleries all over town stay open later on the first Friday of the month. Here's a rundown of First Friday exhibits and other arts events this month:222 Gallery....

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