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Dissent Is Essential to Democracy by Amy Goodman
"The bulwark against tyranny is dissent. Open opposition, the right to challenge those in power, is a mainstay of any healthy democracy. The Democratic and Republican conventions will test the commitment of the...
created by Erik Larson | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Beijing puts on a show for the world
"China commandeered the world stage Friday, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pageantry and pyrotechnics to open a Summer Games unrivaled for its mix of problems and promise. China welcomed scores of world leaders to an opening...'Opening Ceremony' in NYC getting into the Olympic spirit
Now the the Olympic Games are almost upon us, everyone is trying to get into the Olympic spirit. Fashion in Beijing will be an interesting event in itself to watch, and it all began when Ralph Lauren was named the...Change We Can, Change We Shall says Maldives politician
"MUSING ON INDEPENDENCE Today is our 43rd Independence Day. I am sitting at home, enjoying a rare day with my family. Just now, the children are playing with their cousins as my little nephew is celebrating his...Attack kills 16 police days before the Olympics
" URUMQI, China - In an audacious and deadly attack just days ahead of the Beijing Olympics, two men from a mainly Muslim ethnic group rammed a truck and hurled explosives at jogging policemen in China's restive far west Monday, killing 16. ...Woman stabbed to death in south London
Yet another stabbing occured in London last night, but this one doesn't appear to be related to gang violence or youths. It is suspected that the 23 year old woman who died after being stabbed on a London street was killed by a jilted ex-lover."A 23-year-old woman has died...China to Limit Web Access During Olympic Games Not Surprising
As reported yesterday, the IOC is going to allow China to block access to certain areas and certain web sites to the thousands of journalists going to be covering the Olympics. This was despite promising...British women face jail after drunken rampage on jumbo jet
British travellers overseas are continuing to make their country proud, with two girls getting so drunk on a flight from Greece to Manchester that they tried to open the plane door during flight. They had to be wrestled to the ground and handcuffed. The incident is just a...
created by Dave Keating | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Polls open in Cambodian election
Millions of Cambodians are voting in a general election today, which is expected to see Prime Minister Hun Sen return to office with an even firmer grip on power."His Cambodian People's Party holds 73 assembly...What Men Aren't Telling You (Or, Why You Shouldn't Listen)
"That women are mysterious and unknowable is something every young man grows up believing. Men, on the other hand, never think of themselves as mysterious or confusing, and we are often at a loss as to why women...
created by Leonard Brody | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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432 views | 2 recommendations | 3 comments
Mugabe and Tsvangirai Meet for Historic Zimbabwe Talks
The two supposed President's of Zimbabwe met today for the first in a series of negotiations designed to end the bloodshed and economic turmoil that has enveloped the country since the failed March elections. Some people think it's just a cop out, and don't trust Mugabe to...Facebook F8 08 Conference Live
Feel free to contribute any photos, comments or updates to this story.Facebook's F8 08 Conference is happening live right now.Search live twitter conversations here.Their live keynote blog is here.Photos of the...Napping for $150. Beneficial to Health.
I had an article about napping few weeks back and how it is beneficial to combat daytime sleepiness. Between waking up late in the morning, caffeine, and 20 minute afternoon naps, napping is the best choice of...Italian cultural fest in HCM City
" Italian culture, arts and cuisines will be introduced in Hcm city from September 12 to September 19 under the Italian Cultural Festival.The festival will open with a fashion photo exhibition of famous photographer Max Salvaggio. With the theme “Italian fashion”,...Woman charged in death of eviscerated pregnant teen
"A Pennsylvania woman has been charged in the slaying of an 18-year-old woman who was found with her uterus cut open and her fetus removed, authorities said Sunday. ...Top Members Today
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