Follow McCain's Example in Defeat

"Lee Judge’s cartoon (11/6, Opinion) showing the White House with the caption “How many houses does John McCain own? One less than he thought” is just one more jab at an American hero. No, John McCain will...

John Mccain concession speech

"John McCain conceded, and did so with brevity, grace and dignity -- taking personal responsibility for the results. His campaign was offensive to many in so many ways, and it is impossible to forget the indignities to which he subjected our democratic process. But just as we...

Sri Lanka says no to EU rights probe for trade deal

A garment-related trade deal between Sri Lanka and the EU may be cancelled after the country decided not to allow the EU to investigate human rights abuses there."Sri Lanka said on Monday it will not allow a...

Congress Under Pressure for Weekend Deal

"     The U.S. Congress and the Bush administration were under intense pressure on Saturday to negotiate a $700 billion rescue for the financial industry to free up frozen credit before world markets reopen next week. "I'm convinced...

15,800 Facebookers back 'beer guy' in vain

A beloved Toronto beer vendor--the 'beer guy,' as he's affectionately known--has garnered a considerable cult-following after being questionably dismissed from his job at the Rogers Centre. He was fired after selling a pair of beers during a Blue Jays game without asking for...

Compensation for extra custody days in Britain

British government has moved a legislation for extending police custody to 42 days. However, Government has  also planned to pay compensation  in case any suspect  is not charged after 28 days of captivity. "The government is expected to offer a last-minute...

First US Aid Plane Touches Down in Burma, Government Refuses Help After Cyclone

Amid increasing criticism, the ruling military junta in Burma continues to ignore aid agencies and refuses to fast track visas to allow aid to reach areas devastated by Cyclone Nargis. The first US aid flight...

Rebels await chancellor’s offer

The simplest way to take people out of poverty is to raise the tax threshold, the point at which you start paying tax. Promises to help the low paid in a years time is a year too late..."Faced with the threat of a...

Time for Halos to make a big move

Sue me, I like the Angels and I like baseball. This is pretty good analysis of what is in store for this homer's team and I thought others just might be interested."The Angels cruised to 94 wins and their third AL...

PT Antam dan China`s Tshingshan eye steel project

"Tsingshan is China's top private stainless steel producer. Antam, 65 percent owned by the Indonesian government, is involved in exploration and production of nickel ore, smelting of ferro-nickel, exploration, production and refining of gold, silver, bauxite and iron...

This is tap water

"NEW YORK (Reuters) - PepsiCo Inc. will spell out that its Aquafina bottled water is made with tap water, a concession to the growing environmental and political opposition to the bottled water industry."

National Park Service awards IMG new Mt. Rainier concession

"October, 2006The Prospectus for two new guiding concessions on Mt. Rainier was issued by the National Park Service on February 3, 2006 and IMG submitted our response to that Prospectus on May 1, 2006. Months of hard work by IMG owners, partners and guide staff went into...

The Pain Is Never as Bad as We Fear

"The Pain Is Never as Bad as We Fear By Shankar Vedantam Monday, November 13, 2006; Page A02 Dear supporters of Republican politicians voted out of office: Yes, it feels terrible, but it won't feel this way for long. That's the message Daniel Gilbert has for supporters of...

Allen concedes, Bush administration squirms

"Republican Sen. George Allen conceded defeat to Democratic challenger Jim Webb in Virginia's Senate race today, an announcement that guarantees Democrats will control both the Senate and the House in the 110th...

Report: N. Korean leader regrets test (AP)

" 5 minutes ago SEOUL, South Korea - North Korean leader Kim Jong Il expressed regret about his country's nuclear test to a Chinese delegation and said Pyongyang would return to international nuclear talks if Washington backs off a campaign to financially isolate the country,...

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