Tag: United States
Michael Moore sees danger in "Fahrenheit" follow-up
May 16th, 2008 6:42 pmMichael Moore sees danger in "Fahrenheit" follow-up
By By Bob Tourtellotte
CANNES, France - Oscar-winning documentary maker Michael Moore, who this week unveiled plans for a follow-up to...
Obama Says Bush and McCain Are ‘Fear Peddling’
Senator Barack Obama linked President Bush and Senator John McCain together yesterday as partners in 'the failed policies' of the last seven years, and said they were fear peddling and fear mongering in their stance...
" Living in America ....
.... Eye to eye
Station to station ...."
So go the first few lines in the chorus of that song by the late Soul Brother #1, the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, in his hit song of the...
Alaska hunters fret about polar bear ruling
Indigenous Alaskan hunters are worried about the US decision to list polar bears as a threatened species. They are concerned that they will not be allowed to hunt the animals that they rely on for food and...
US home construction picks up
A sign perhaps that the doom and gloom in the US housing market is finally starting to lift? "WASHINGTON (AFP) — US homebuilding showed a surprisingly strong jump in April, signaling a ray of hope amid the rubble...
U.S. Plans New Prison in Afghanistan
The U.S. is set to spend $60 million to build a new prison in Afghanistan, after claiming that its current facility in Bagram is no longer sufficient to house prisoners, and that an Afghan-run prison wouldn't be able...
Trust Your Calculator.. Not Your 'Politician'
The next time you hear a politician use the word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about whether you want that politician spending YOUR tax money.
A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but let's put that figure into some perspectives:
A. A billion seconds...
Ford to recall over 650,000 pickups
Ford is recalling over 650,000 F-150 pickup trucks because of a faulty brake hose. "Ford Motor Co is recalling over 650,000 of its top-selling F-150 pickups as well as a Lincoln-branded truck because of a...
California Wine Pioneer Robert Mondavi Dies at 94
Acclaimed wine pioneer Robert Mondavi has died at the age of 94. "Robert Mondavi, a legendary Napa Valley vintner who helped bring California wine worldwide acclaim, died Friday at his northern California home in...
Same Sex Marriage Curse Rising in United States
DeGeneres said she and girlfriend de Rossi (”Ally McBeal,” “Nip/Tuck”) would be getting married.
Why a cow needs a flat-screen TV
"DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- When it comes to comfort, Kirk Christie's cows have it all -- a new barn, a flat-screen television and waterbeds....
Edwards flatly rules out running with Obama
"Edwards flatly rules out running with ObamaPosted: 12:12 PM ETFrom CNN Ticker Producer Alexander MooneyAn Obama-Edwards ticket 'wont' happen.'(CNN) — Seeing John Edwards and Barack Obama on the same stage earlier this week left political pundits buzzing: Could these...
US warns China over weapon links in Iran, Iraq, A...
"The United States has warned Beijing over reported use of Chinese weapons by insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the Asian giant's continued sale of arms to Iran, Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte said Thursday.He said he conveyed the concerns personally to...
Cheap Beer Drinkers Get Even Cheaper
Ostensibly, Americans are drinking cheaper Miller beer because of their declining disposable income. Or maybe they've just realized that they've been paying extra for MGD, but it doesn't actually taste any better...
