TruemorsTories caught up in Russian oligarch row
The Conservative party in the UK has been caught up in a scandal involving Russian oligarchs. Soe high-ranking Tory politians may have received some shady cash from Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska."The saga of Lord Mandelson, shadow chancellor George Osborne, Russian tycoon ...
Russian Mafia Now in the Dark
Who knew...I always thought the Russians were in the dark!!!"A shadow swept across Russia on Friday, delighting skywatchers who flocked to Siberia from around the world to see a rare total eclipse of the sun. ... 
created by Leonard Brody | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Miss Venezuela is Miss Universe 2008
Miss Universe 2008 is announced. "Miss Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe 2008 on Monday in a contest marked by the spectacle of Miss USA falling down during the evening gown competition for the second year in a row. ...
Avignon celebrates Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet
The French city of Avignon holds a cultural festival every year that rivals Edinburgh's famous festival in terms of quality. This year will be no exception and a highlight will be Tango Hotel that celebrates the...
Euro 2008 Final: Germany Vs Spain - The Final Two
"Euro 2008 Final: Germany Vs Spain - The Final Two June 27th, 2008 UEFA EURO 2008 FINAL GERMANY VS SPAIN Date: Sunday 29th June Kick Off: 19:45 BST Venue: Ernst...
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Breaking: Mets Fire Manager Willie Randolph
New York Mets manager Willie Randolph has been fired, the New York Times just reported. Earlier, writer William Rhoden took a look at the Mets' mess."Hurry, hurry. Step right up. See the saddest show in town. It’s fitting that the Mets’ managerial farce has come to...
Hillary Clinton is one sorry sight on her way to defeat- Michael Goodwin, NY ...
"She once described herself as "the most famous person you know very little about." But as she careens across the country in a desperate attempt to rescue her campaign, America is coming to know Hillary Clinton...
Donny and Marie Osmond in New Vegas Show
Two of the most plasticized famously-faced siblings from the strange Kingdom of Osmond will be reunited on stage in Las Vegas this fall.My only question: don't they...um...totally hate each other?"Donny and Marie...
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Elvis Costello to host new TV series
It sounds like it could be pretty cool. It will be interesting to see if he's skilled in the realm of TV as well." After years in audio, Elvis Costello is going visual. It was announced today that the...
The Last Witness - The Mitchell Report at the House Hindsight Committee
MAJOR BLOGS - www.majorblogs.net - The following is a transcript of the testimony of the most important witness to date on performance-enhancing drug use and the Mitchell Report at the House Hindsight Committee...
Bolivian Fight Club: From Ritual to Tourist Spectacle -AP
Here is a fascinating photo essay about how a Bolivian mountain town's annual tradition of settling grievances and honoring their goddess is decaying into a tourist-friendly spectacle, leaving both locals and visitors feeling unfulfilled."The locals come down from the...
Indy 500 - A Slice Of The American Pie :: MAXINE
Linux users community sponsors car in the Indy 500 - "As we ramp up to what many believe is the greatest auto racing spectacle in the world today, here is a story that is a little slice of the “American...
created by Edmund Jenks | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Gonzales Apologizes for 'Honest' Mistakes
US Attorney General has issued an apology for the firing of the 8 US attorneys. THis comes two days before he was to testify before Congress.Earlier today the NY Times reported that Arlen Specter, a leading... 
created by Actual News Geezer | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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