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MIDEAST: HEBRON TUNNEL, HAMAS PROTESTS, THREATENS PNA

"MIDEAST: HEBRON TUNNEL, HAMAS PROTESTS, THREATENS PNA (ANSAmed) - GAZA, OCTOBER 15 - There is a risk that the cooperation underway on the West Bank between Palestinian and Israeli security forces will spark a revolt by the Palestinian people against the PNA of Abu Mazen...

Finnish deaths spark gun law call

A day after the horrific school schooting in Finland, the seconf big attack in just a short time, politicians are questioning Finland's gun control policy. Finland's gun laws are among the most permissive in Europe. In fact, Finland has the highest level of gun ownership per...

Eight million at risk of ID fraud after hackers hit hotel chain

The world's largest hotel chain has fallen victim to a hacker, amd as a result as many as eight million people's identity information could be at risk."Up to eight million people are at risk of ID fraud after a...

Wildfire near Yosemite destroys 12 homes

Firefighters are still trying to fight a wildfire near Yosemite National Park.  The blaze has already destroyed 12 homes.  2000 homes are being threatened by the fire. Apparently, two women who went into...

Calgarians turn parking into park for a day

A group of Calgarians managed to grab some prime street parking spots. But, instead of parking cars, they created a temporary park — complete with grass, trees, and benches.Calling the city’s newest park...

Mercedes to Cut Petrol-Powered Models by 2015

Ambitious. Mercedes-Benz is aiming to remove petroleum-powered vehicles from its lineup by 2015, with a consumer biofuel-powered vehicle available by 2010. meanwhile, the bling-heavy company is testing a series of...

Twitter Blog: Welcoming Bijan and Jeff

Twitter has announced a new round of funding with Spark Capital and Bezos Expeditions coming on board. Bezos in particular may be able to help Twitter reach the quality of service they need to be successful. ...

Ignore Bernanke: Why one euro will soon be worth $2 « Peter J. Cooper’s We...

"Fed chairman Ben Bernanke talked up the dollar a couple of pips yesterday. But beware a false sense of security. The bullish crowd from Wall Street would have us believe the dollar’s fall is over and that stabilization at two per cent interest rates will spark a rally...

Ignore Bernanke: Why one euro will soon be worth $2 « Peter J. Cooper’s We...

"Fed chairman Ben Bernanke talked up the dollar a couple of pips yesterday. But beware a false sense of security. The bullish crowd from Wall Street would have us believe the dollar’s fall is over and that stabilization at two per cent interest rates will spark a rally...

Politics: Junior "Depends" on Seniors POV !

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorDuring an exchange in the House of Commons, an Elder "Grandmother" Member of Parliament referred to a 28 year old "New " Member of Parliament (MP) as "Junior", what is...

High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed

"High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed As any of you who visit The MountainWorld Blog know, ethics on Everest is a very important topic to me and one I've written about at length here...

Chavez sends tanks to Colombian border

"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has ordered tank battalions to the Colombian border and mobilized warplanes after Colombian troops struck inside Ecuador in an attack on rebels He also ordered the shutting of...

Jostling shirt fabric may power iPods and such

With this technology, a pair of young lovers embracing on a cliff during a romantic windstorm could power the dead car battery that stranded them there in the first place."BOSTON (AP) — Someday, your shirt might...

An Indian Muslim : Voter more but less Citizen ?

"Baghpat (ABC Live): A small controversy can spark big fire in Jungle, so lit off immediate, it is old quotation but Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Ms Mayawati is not heeding to this on Haji Ishtiyaq’s issue, who was arrested by local police on January 27."

Cobra MT800 Walkie Talkie Pack

"Some bright spark wanting the freedom to go off and ski the red runs, leaving his less able companions on the nursery slopes, wanted a way to communicate where to meet up later for apres ski beers. So he made these walkie talkies and gave them to all his pals, no line...

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