Obama and the Revenge of Democracy

"by Mosharraf Zaidi Perception is reality. So while there is an almighty chorus of those that are warning the people of the world to be cautious and not invest so emphatically in the hope that the US election result has inspired, it is important to listen not only to our...

DOM's Weird News

"STOKES COUNTY, N.C. - It's unlikely that authorities in Stokes County will charge a thief who has stolen a woman's newspaper at least 20 times – unless they plan to prosecute man's best friend."

G.O.P. Facing Tougher Battle for Congress

"WASHINGTON — The economic upheaval is threatening to topple Republican Congressional candidates, putting more Senate and House seats within Democratic reach less than a month before the elections, lawmakers and...

BCCI approves Pakistan tour itinerary

"Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) received a shot in the arm after India approved the itinerary and the security plan of its tour next year. A senior PCB official confirmed that India had approved the itinerary of and a three day practice game during the tour from January 4 to...

"Openness" must have another meaning in Alaska

It appears The Sarah has changed her mind about being open and transparent as governor.  Now, she is refusing to cooperate in the Troopergate Scandal."TROOPER PROBE Palin 'Unlikely' to Talk to Prosecutor ANCHORAGE -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is unlikely to meet...

Obama and the Palin Effect - a Mirror on the US Psyche

"Sometimes politics has the uncanny effect of mirroring the national psyche even when nobody intended to do that. This is perfectly illustrated by the rousing effect that Gov. Sarah Palin had on the Republican convention in Minneapolis this week. On the surface, she outdoes...

Bush and Cheney are gone in six months. Secure the evidence - NOW!

"Bush and Cheney are gone in six months. Secure the evidence - NOW! Bush Administration | Dick Cheney | George W. Bush by Stephen Pizzo | August 12, 2008 - 10:47am article tools: email | print | read more Stephen Pizzo The Bush administration's days are numbered. That's both...

Run DMC founder tells American dads how to raise children

Walk this Way to bring up your children according to the gospel of Rev. Run he of Run's House and the legendary rap crew Run DMC. If we are to listen to Obama and Bill Cosby and hey, homemaker convict Martha Stewart...

Syria has blocked new IAEA visit

Reports from diplomats involved in the matter, say that Syria has blocked a new visit by International Atomic Energy Agency experts. Lack of IAEA access could cropple chances of figuring out whether Syria hid a North...

How organic agriculture is creating new export opportunities for African farmers

"The staunchest supporters of each of the two sides in what I call Africa's 'agro-ideological debate' are unlikely to see eye to eye any time soon, so deep is their suspicion of each others' motives. To advocates of intensive 'green revolution' revolution methods, Africa's...

Chavez says US relations unlikely to improve under an Obama presidency

Some analysts have wondered whether Venezuela-US bilateral relations would improve under a Barak Obama presidency. A recent article by Christian Science Monitor expressed such dull conclusion. However, Chavez himself has rejected any change in his critical stand against...

Dr Who: Britain's favourite alien

I was that child hiding behind the sofa when the Daleks, Cybermen or Zarbi appeared to do battle with the Doctor. Now, so many years later, I'm hooked again to the new Doctor Who programmes. News is that David...

Parliamentary complaint over birthday party

PC is spreading as can be seen from this latest story from Sweden."A heated debate is raging in Sweden after an eight-year-old boy's failure to invite two classmates to his birthday party resulted in a complaint filed with parliament. Nearly 200 outraged comments have been...

Black Americans on long road to political equality

Obama will make Martin Luther King proud if he'd be the next president of USA....."For black Americans, the road to political inclusion that has allowed Democratic candidate Barack Obama to make a serious bid for the...

Gene test gives early alert for breast cancer

This story ring me a bell to one patient. She has to pay a lot of money for the medicine. "All women could soon be offered a genetic test which would tell them whether they were likely or unlikely to contract breast...

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