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Former South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Dan Ross Dies
"COLUMBIA, S.C. – Former South Carolina RepublicanParty Chairman Dan Ross of Blackville passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2008,after suffering a stroke. Ross served as Chairman from 1976 to 1980 andwas instrumental in ushering in a competitive two-party political...Police get 'Cop-Nav' radio
A scheme costing taxpayers £250million called the Automated Personal Location System – known as 'CopNav' –where microchips are installed into radio headsets is to be issued to all London's...FCC approves plan for emergency text messages
Plans have been approved for an emergency alert system sent to cell phone." Federal regulators have approved a plan to create a nationwide emergency alert system using text messages delivered to cellphones.The...Mullah calls Dutch School Children "Dogs"
"THE HAGUE, 09/04/08 - A primary school in Amsterdam wished to provide its pupils with an understanding for other cultures. But during a visit to a mosque, the children were told they were dogs.With a view to developing understanding and respect for other cultures among...Tibet Protesters Halt Activities During Nepal Elections After Chinese Threats
Tibetan Exiles have agreed to halt protests during elections in Nepal for the next two weeks after China's envoy warned of continued arrests if they kept protesting. The exiles promise to continue protests after...Bernanke offers bleak view on U.S. economy
" Bernanke offers bleak view on U.S. economy By Michael M. Grynbaum Published: April 2, 2008 "Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, presented hisbleakest assessment yet of the economy on...India attractive destination for health tourism: Study
"India attractive destination for health tourism: StudyIndian corporate hospitals are well equipped, proficient and could measure up to or even outshine any hospital in the West, making the nation an attractive destination for health tourism, a Planning Commission report...Balloons fly high above Sri Lanka this weekend
If you happen to be in Sri Lanka this weekend, look above your head for a colourful display of balloons gracing the sky. The Sri Lanka balloon festival has started and it involves between 80 and 100 participants in about 25 different balloons. "The inaugural Sri Lanka Balloon...Interview with Mao's grandson
Mao Xinyu is Chinese royalty, well, as close to royalty as possible in a communist state. The grandson of Chairman Mao recently conducted an interview with Xinkuaibao and the following are excerpts from a Danwei.org post. "Mao Xinyu (毛新宇), holder of a PhD on...
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One strangled, one shot ... Two more victims join Russia's toll of murdered j...
Two more Russian journalists have been found dead, bringing the total to over a dozen in Russia since 2000." Gadzhi Abashilov, a well-known broadcaster and TV chief from the troubled region, was shot dead...Mortgage reforms outlined
More mortgage reforms, but many will argue this is too little too late. "With foreclosures escalating at a record pace nationally, and several Chicago-area counties showing significant increases, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on Thursday pointed a finger at the...
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Record firms seek to ban illegal downloads
"Four major record companies have brought a High Court action to compel broadband service provider, Eircom, to prevent its networks being used for the illegal downloading of music. The case is being taken against Eircom as it is the largest broadband internet service provider...Fed chief suggests writing-down principal instead of taking a loss
Today the Fed Chairman offered a novel approach to resolving the credit crisis in the mortgage sector: "Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke called Tuesday for additional action to prevent more distressed...Florida Might Decide Dem. Nominee
The republicans have pretty much already decided not to attack Obama but they will not have any qualms bloodying another Clinton. So how can they make sure McCain is facing the shrill Ms. Clinton and not the "eloquent" Mr. Obama? By redoing Florida, of course."Florida...Top Members Today
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