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China trade surplus shadows Obama visit
"HONG KONG - China's surging trade surplus, with the increase last month almost double the September figure, makes it impossible that trade issues will not be a key topic when... 'Impossible Project' aims to bring back Polaroid film
I admire this so much. This is such a great initiative, kudos to these people! "Polaroid may have stopped production of its analogue instant film last summer, but such is the strength of the product's fan base that... This Is Not A Normal Recession: Moving on to Plan B
""The Winter of 2008-2009 will prove to be the winter of global economic discontent that marks the rejection of the flawed ideology that unregulated global financial markets promote financial innovation, market efficiency, unhampered growth and endless prosperity while...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...Cloned Cows Used to Create Beef We Eat
Well, this is just disturbing. The United States Food and Drug administration just announced that farmers have been using cloned cows to mate and produce beef. Which we're eating. The farmers are producing... ALASKA INDEPENDENCE PARTY, May be Palins biggest Problem
"(Political Animal) THE ALASKA INDEPENDENCE PARTY.... What may prove to be the single most damaging angle to Sarah Palin's role on the Republican Party ticket? There are quite a few contenders (ethics... DIY tractor culture in Poland
This exhibition happened earlier in the year in Berlin, but I still love the concept."In the '60s Poland it was almost impossible to acquire a tractor in Poland. Agricultural machines produced by the country were available mainly for state-owned enterprises. For private...Georgia says Russian aircraft bombed its air bases
"Russia sent columns of tanks and reportedly bombed Georgian air bases Friday after Georgia launched a major military offensive Friday to retake the breakaway province of South Ossetia, threatening to ignite a broader conflict. Hundreds of civilians...Serial killer Ryan facing death penalty: police
A psychopath, bloody murderer, finally face his destiny, death penalty." National Police spokesman Abubakar Nataprawira said on Monday Verry Idham Henryansah alias Ryan, the main suspect in a serial killing and... To Starbucks, a Closing; To Newark, a Trauma
After Seattle and now Newark...is starbucks going bankrupt?!..WATCH OUT, STARBUCKS SHARE IS GOING DOWN IN WALL STREET... "The green aprons, the blond wood, the safari-themed coffee art and the chalkboards. From... China warns Dalai Lama not to disrupt Beijing Olympics
Even after rounds of peace talks with Tibetan representatives China had warned Dalai Lama and exhorted him to keep away from Olympic games."After latest fence-mending talks on Tibet issue that failed to make... Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai Takes Refuge in Dutch Embassy
After months of violence and the raid of his headquarters today, where 60 people were arrested, Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai announced he would not run in the election and took refuge at the Dutch embassy in Harare.Fearing more violent repercussions,... Tsvangirai pulls out of 'sham' Zimbabwe election
The international community of nations have left it too late to ensure a fair election and Tsvangirai had no choice but to pull out of next weeks elections. Perhaps now real pressure will be put on Mugabe to... Egypt bans 92-year-old's marriage
In a bizzare incident in the middle east a marriage between 92 old man and 17 year old egyptian girl have been stopped. "The Egyptian authorities have banned a 92-year-old man from marrying a 17-year-old girl, the Egyptian al-Akhbar newspaper has reported. The ministry of...67 London schools told to improve or be taken over
Ed Balls, the UK Schools Secretary, has threatened to close down 67 schools if they don't improve their testing results."Dozens of London schools - including many city academies - are being ordered to raise their standards or face losing their independence. Ministers are...
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