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California Rainstorm Accidents Increase to Triple Digits

The other day I was noticing all the idiots getting in car crashes.  But now I see the statistics, it looks like an epidemic.  Triple digit increases in California car crash cases."December 18, 2008 (by Otto Smyth) According to reports by the by at least one...

Indian Govt unveils stimulus package to revive economy

"New Delhi, Dec 07: Responding to the economic slowdown affecting the country, the govt on Sunday unveiled a wide ranging stimulus package aimed at bringing down prices and providing relief to sectors hardest hit...

After More Balanced Coverage, What Next?

"Tuesday, November 25, 2008 by Mosharraf Zaidi As the world’s attention turns increasingly to Pakistan and its role in tackling the threat of globalised terrorism, the country’s perception abroad is evolving. More than seven years after 9/11, a more nuanced approach to...

Beijing and the Dalai Lama: Machiavellian Strategy or Driving Off a Cliff?

"Beijing is apparently ignoring the Dalai Lama's comments about giving up on making a breakthrough and Chinese officials said yesterday that the next round of talks between the two sides would go ahead as planned. This is in accordance with their apparent long-term game plan,...

OPEC Cuts Oil Production Amid falling Oil Prices

OPEC has agreed to cut production due to rapidly falling oil prices.  Airlines and other Oil dependent companies rushed to buy call options to lock in the current prices.  A call option means buyers can...

Rocksteady star Ellis dies at 70

Anyone who knows anything about reggae music will be mourning the loss of this great man. He also happened to be just a normal bloke who lived over the road from me!"Rocksteady star Ellis dies at 70 ...

New Technology could help Slow Down Spam, in the future…

So as the title sugests spam could be slowing down in the future, thanks to a new technology or should I say old technology. Researchers at the Bournemouth University UK are taking the idea of “Snail Mail” and making it happen. By allowing anyone to use their snail mail...

Houston's post-Ike supplies coming, officials say

"HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) -- Federal supplies of food and water will be available to Houstonians affected by Hurricane Ike on Monday, an official said Sunday after Houston's mayor voiced concern about the aid. ...

Army Times asks if McCain flip flopped or fibbed.

"McCain on FCS: Flip-flop or fib? By Bradley Peniston - Staff writer Posted : Saturday Sep 13, 2008 6:58:20 EDT Has Sen. John McCain renounced his longtime antagonism toward the Army’s Future Combat Systems?On Sept. 8, the Republican presidential candidate told a...

Aviation Industry Under Fire Around Safety Issues

Not only has the Canadian Aviation industry refused to fix all but a few of the recommendations the Canadian Transportation Safety Board gave after 4 years of studying the Swissair Flight 111 crash, but new measures might mean the aviation industry will be policing itself. A...

Look out for the 125mph electric car (because you won't hear it)

"It looks as stylish as a Lotus, can outpace a Porsche 911 and is coveted by Hollywood A-listers such as Brad Pitt and George Clooney. But unlike the average super car, the Tesla Roadster is electric. The £92,000 car, made in Britain and...

Georgia conflict: Screams of the injured rise from residential streets

Innocent people are the victim of all this. Many building and apartment damaged by Russian airstrike." The ground shook and a series of explosions rippled through the air. From the middle of a housing estate in...

The United States Gets a Run for its Money

It has long since been known that the United States was is the most powerful nation in the world. Although this may be true, there has been much talk about the nation's economy becoming unstable. If the enconomy...

England v South Africa 1st Test

Looks like England are going to blow it again."FIRST TEST, Lord's, day four (close):England 593-8 dec v S Africa 247 & 242-1 By Jamie Lillywhite ...

UN calls for more family planning

Alarmed over the growth in the World Population, United Nations have called for more money to initiate efforts to slow down population growth. Rapid population growth has put pressure on environment and recent...

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