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Orange County Evacuated Residents In Fire Areas—40 Houses Were Damaged
I used to live in the area where these homes burned and my father actually helped rebuild. I could never understand why all these people would move somewhere where all these fires could happen. History... 80 views | 4 comments | 19 recommendations
US voter turnout didn't set record
The numbers have been tabulated, and it turns out that voter turnout was actually far lower than analysts had expected in this past US presidential election. Though the turnout was greater than in 2000 and 2004, it... 57 views | 2 comments | 5 recommendations
Journalists denied visas for India after critical reporting
"Written by www.daily.pk Monday, 10 November 2008 20:17 Reporters Without Borders has condemned the Indian embassy in Sweden after journalists were denied visas after writing critical reports about the country. “This points to a lack of...Gunfight on Thai-Cambodia border
Thailand and Cambodia have been fighting centres on 1.8 square miles (4.6 sq km) of scrub near the 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple, which sits on a jungle-clad escarpment dividing the countries.The tension turned violent in October when one Cambodian and two Thai soldiers... Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - See Full Text
Many people across the web are complaining that are having difficulty accessing the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 via the Speaker of the House and the Financial Services Websites. We have provided... A More Perfect Union: The Creation of the U.S. Constitution
Today, Wednesday, the 17th day of September 2008, marks the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution for the United States of America by the nation's founders, and with the hope of forming a more perfect... 633 views | 33 comments | 85 recommendations
House Gives Final Nod to Housing Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the long-awaited housing rescue bill (H.R. 3221) sending it now for a last Senate approval before President Bush can sign it into law.The vote, at about 5...257 views | 1 comment | 10 recommendations
The End of White Flight
"The End of White Flight For the First Time in Decades, Cities' Black Populations Lose Ground, Stirring Clashes Over Class, Culture and Even Ice Cream By CONOR DOUGHERTYJuly 19, 2008; Page A1 Decades of white flight transformed America's cities. That era is...Crews keeping watch over Tennessee tanker spill
A tanker crashed in Cumberland County a few hours, and is leaking a volatile compound. Reports are just describing it as a 'hazardous material'. Police and emergency crews on on scene and waiting for a replacement truck to collect the remaining cargo.Authorities say that 9...In Which We Explore the Federal Laws that Apply to Cyberstalking
"Tragedies frequently result in flurries of legal activity. Last years witnessed the Myspace tragedy in which a 13 year old girl committing suicide. Unfortunately stalking laws have been clumsy tools that are difficult if not impossible for law enforcement officials to... World's oldest mother gives birth to twins at 70
"She was utterly determined to have a son. The fact that to do so would make 70-year-old Omkari Panwar the world's oldest mother didn't even cross her mind. Her resolve was matched by her husband Charan Singh Panwar,... 456 views | 9 comments | 14 recommendations
How to prevent spam in your blog's comments
"The power of the blog comment has turned commenting into a free-for-all contest for this powerful piece of blogging real estate. As your blog grows in readership and popularity, it will act as a magnet. The blog should entice thoughtful readers to communicate with you. On...The Constitution Has Been Suspended!
""But the Constitution of the United States, as a restraining influence in keeping the federal government within the carefully prescribed channels of power, is moribund, if not dead. We are witnessing its death-agonies, for when this bill becomes a law, if unhappily it... Man guilty for having 13 in Volvo - no one was wearing a seatbelt!
A teacher was stopped by police for having 13 people in his car last August. Women had infants on their laps, and kids were standing in the back seat. None of the 13 passengers cramped in the car were wearing... 420 views | 7 comments | 22 recommendations
Now Britons can quiz PM on YouTube
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown is planning on launching an online version of prime minister's question via the web video sharing site YouTube. The channel is already up and can be found here."Gordon Brown launched a...200 views | 1 comment | 5 recommendations
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