India: Inflation touches new high of 11.91%

" NEW DELHI: The annual inflation rate climbed to 11.91 per cent for the first time in more than 13 years in early July, driven by higher costs of commodities and strong demand in the economy. This is a quarter per cent jump week on week. ( Watch ) The fuel, power and...

Scandal of the SATS: How exam paper littered with grammatical errors scored H...

" A headmistress is demanding her pupils' SATs papers be remarked after an exam paper littered with grammatical mistakes scored higher than a literate, fluently written one. Janis Burdin, head of Moss Side Primary School in Chorley, Lancashire released two examples - by...

Rep. Rangel (NY) Wrangles 4 Rent Controlled Apartments for Offices / Penthouse

Commentary By Albert N. Milliron, Editor, Politisite.com Update:  July 15, 2008, 10:05 a.m.- Congressman Charlie Rangel is moving from the 4 Rent controlled Apartments turned offices Hard to find an apartment...

Democrats Overcoming FOX Fear

" It seems more and more people are realizing that MSNBC and CNN are not the balanced news organizations they claim they are. This primary election was a blatant example of how MSNBC and CNN promoted and...

UK children unable to speak in sentences

Yes, but no, but yes. Know what I mean? But seriously this is a major concern with increasing numbers of communication problems identified especially in the most poor areas how can the inequalities agenda really...

Hispanic group to grill McCain, Obama on Tuesday

"A leading Hispanic organization is demanding assurances from the two major presidential candidates that they'll push for comprehensive immigration revisions and dramatically increase Hispanic representation in the federal government. ...

Five-year-olds to study Shakespeare

Students in primary and secondary school  will be taught Shakespeare in England. Each school will get a free copy of Shakespeare: The Animated Tales on DVD. "School children as young as five will be...

4-year-olds sex education probe

The headline makes this more sensational than it is with the emphasis at 4 years old being on building good relationships. Young people tell us that the ins and outs of sex education are pretty well taught but the...

South African police forces fire on each other

In a bizarre twist on modern policing, rival gangs of police actually fired on each other during a motorway shoot-out during rush hour in Johannesburg.Motorists fled from their vehicles and seven officers were...

Girl Friends Abortion rumors sting Republican

"Several months ago, the ingredients were in place for Republicans to mount a serious challenge in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. Democratic Rep. Darlene Hooley announced her retirement in February,...

McCain adviser says terrorist attack would boost campaign

Looks like one of John McCain's advisors let loose a little too much "straight talk" in an article published yesterday in Fortune magazine, saying that a terrorist attack would be a blessing for the McCain...

International torch relay for Paralympic Games snuffed out

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorSecurity concerns are quoted as the reason for depriving disabled athletes who train harder than able athletes in order to attain a goal even us able bodied armchair...

McCain Rises and Obama Dips in Fund-Raising for May!

May Fund Raising Numbers show McCain Raising larger SumsBy Albert N. Milliron, Editor, Politisite.comLooks  Like John McCain has learned how to raise money in a jiffy.  Once running a campaign under...

Obama to Forgo Public Funds for Election Campaign

Obama announced he wouldn't be taking public funds, yet McCain is...this leaves a lot of people following the elections scratching their heads. What both gain from their respective approaches depends on what they...

North Dakota town gets voter turnout of zero

For once it was true: one vote could have made all the difference." BISMARCK, N.D. - Pillsbury Mayor Darrel Brudevold said voter turnout in the city's primary election usually is fairly high. "I dare say a half-dozen people usually make it to the polls," he said. That...

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