Cash for Caulkers could mean $12K per home

This is got to be part of the create a big clean and green industry, well its Christmas soon and here is your Christmas present from dear old Barrak. Go solar and cut out the middle man... Merry Xmas you American...

Martial law in Maguindanao?

I really hate to see military power wilded in such away, but possibly its the only answer to rid this area of private armies. But isn't the military and the police already trying to do just that? " A congressman asked yesterday President Arroyo to declare martial law in...

Sri Lanka rejects 'no-fire' period proposed by donor countries

The Sri Lankan government has rejected a call by international donors for it to begin negotiating with the Tamil Tiger rebels. Sri Lanka, which is poised to capture the remaining strongholds of LTTE, has rejected the plea of US-led donor countries for a temporary 'no-fire...

Powerful earthquake rocks Taiwan

"A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan on Tuesday but there were no immediate reports of damage, casualties or tsunamis, the Seismology Centre said. The undersea tremor, which could be felt in the capital Taipei, struck at 11:16 am (0316 GMT) about 31...

Time for Obama's Package

"President-elect Barack Obama warned that the U.S. is “trapped in a vicious cycle” and faces the loss of “millions of jobs” unless immediate steps are taken to stimulate the economy and to rescue the...

Obama's "Revitalize the Economy" Agenda

"Obama's "Revitalize the Economy" Agenda According to Barack Obama's transition web site, the number ONE issue that the Obama administration will address is "Revitalize the Economy".The step-by-step plan on how to do it has also been outlined. I hope this level of...

No early release for dying Lockerbie bomber

The man convicted for perpetrating the Lockerbie bombing, the worst act of terrorism in British history, has had his appeal for early release rejected in Scotland. The man is suffering from cancer, but witnesses...

Pelosi supports new help for ailing US automakers

The US has been rife with specualtion over whether the US government would inject huge amounts of money into the US auto industry in order to keep it afloat or let it die. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi...

Press Release: Obama & DNC admit all allegations in Berg v. Obama

"Obama & DNC Admit All Allegations of Federal Court Lawsuit - Obama’s “Not” Qualified to be President Obama Should Immediately Withdraw his Candidacy for President For Immediate Release: - 10/21/08 - Complete contact details and pdfs of this press release and...

Asian governments move to halt stock market slide

Governments in Asia are pumping in big funds to fight off the credit crunch emerging out of global crisis. Governments are also cutting down cash reserve and interest rate to make more liquidity. Hong is cutting its key interest rate by 100 basis points effective Thursday....

Dhoni ready for test captaincy: Kirsten

"Gary Kirsten, the India coach, has said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is “ready” to captain India in all forms of the game but added that there was no immediate need for change because Anil Kumble was doing “an exceptional job” leading the Test side."

Russia tables own UN Georgia text

"Russia has circulated its own draft UN Security Council resolution aimed at bringing peace to Georgia, a day after rejecting a rival French document. The Russian text endorses a six-point ceasefire plan signed by Moscow and Tbilisi last week. Moscow earlier said it could...

Olympic Protests Continue in Beijing

Pro-Tibetan activists unfurled a banner proclaiming "Free Tibet" over an Olympics poster at the headquarters of China's nationwide TV broadcaster. This is the latest in a string of unsanctioned protests during the...

McCain, Obama react to Georgia-Russia conflict

"Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama gave their opinions today on the current conflict between Russia and Georgia, both expressing their hopes for a cease-fire and a negotiated settlement. "McCain … believes NATO’s North Atlantic Council should convene an...

Russia seizes Georgia base, opens second front

"Russia opened a second front of fighting in Georgia on Monday, sending armored vehicles beyond two breakaway provinces and seizing a military base and police stations in the country's west, officials said.The new...

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