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Mentally challenged man says Aide Voted for Obama against his Will

"ALBANY, GA (WALB) - There are allegations of voter fraud, as a Dougherty County family claims the vote of a mentally challenged relative was stolen. They say the adult day rehab program where Jack Justice...

Bush, a Georgie come lately, as always

Have you noticed over the last 8 yrs, that Bush is always a day late and a dollar short......on brains and action?"Bush: 'We must act now'Bush, Paulson outline powerful steps targeting troubled mortgage-related assets weighing down the finance industry. Plan could cost...

Houston's post-Ike supplies coming, officials say

"HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) -- Federal supplies of food and water will be available to Houstonians affected by Hurricane Ike on Monday, an official said Sunday after Houston's mayor voiced concern about the aid. ...

Romney Family Gets Security Sweep

UPDATE (8:00 pm ET): Alright, we should have heard by now according to earlier reports. Now it's looking all like a tease. And now there's news out that Romney's sister's house may not have gotten the special treatment from the Secret Sevice."If the Secret Service is vetting...

Secret Service Detail Sent to Biden's Home - Is he Obama's Running Mate?

It's looking more and more like I'm right. Biden is probably going to be Obama's pick. Well, unless the Secret Service was sent to Biden's house because he sent a death threat to the president or has a big...

Who is Obama Going to Pick for his Running Mate?

According to the Interantional Herald Tribune, Senator Obama has narrowed it down to three men."Obama had not notified his choice — or any of those not selected — of his decision as of late Monday, advisers said. Going into the final days, Obama was said to be focused...

Sarkozy aims to revive EU pact this year

In an important speech delivered yesterday in Strasbourg, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who assumed the French rotating EU presidency at the begining of the month, outlined the timeframe he envisions for...

Canine hero wins a chance at immortality

Cloning: good thing or bad thing? Read on." Poor old Trakr. Once hailed as a hero, the retired Halifax police dog can no longer use the hind legs that pushed him through the ruins of the World Trade Center as he sniffed for survivors. His hearing has faded and, at 15, his dog...

Canada's aspiring astronauts face arduous application

When Canada's Space Agency months ago put out a call for astronaut applicants, Canadians responded -- 5,352 of them, to be precise. Tragically, only two people will be selected as astronauts, and nothing I can think of -- not astronaut ice-cream, not even a career as a...

£100m city hubs plan for cyclists to get Britain on two wheels

In an effort to get Britain on to two wheels instead of four, over 100 million pounds will now be devoted to what are being called cycle hubs in cities where people can bike to work but still arrive fresh and...

Afghan Child Rape: Defending Freedom to Abuse

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly sickening, when as a Canadian soldier in a country you are sworn to protect witness hidden atrocities of allies you have trained who may one day save your life...

Nepal's 'living goddess' in limbo

Nepal's transition from monarchy to Republic has created problems for religious traditions.Nepalese tradition of living goddess is also under problem. " The appointment of a new "living goddess" in...

Saints vs Chargers in London Oct 26 Sellout

"NewOrleansSaints.com, NewOrleansSaints.comThursday, May 29, 2008 - 12:33 PMLONDON -- The first 40,000 tickets made available for the NFL’s second overseas regular-season game on October 26 at Wembley Stadium in...

AUSTRALIA: Abolish selected taxes and watch the territory thrive

This letter to the Canberra Times is from Dr. Terence Dwyer, visiting fellow, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Australian National University. Dr Dwyer is one of the people who 'did the math' to show that un-collected Resource Rent is nearly double the current...

Alicia Keys to find backing singer via Myspace

Talented singer Alicia Keys will be looking for a new backing singer - by auditioning singers on the popular social networking site, Myspace. I guess it means that people who can't travel to audition can still...

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