Movie Review: Taken 2009

Taken 2009 Action Thriller. Starring Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace. Directed by Pierre Morel. (PG-13, 94 Minutes)Review: Ted Beagleman, (Thundermail@cox.net) First Published Feb. 1, 2009       It only takes a few minutes to get caught up in a web...

45% Suspect Obama Team Involved in Blagojevich Scandal

"Forty five percent (45%) of U.S. voters say it is likely President-elect Obama or one of his top campaign aides was involved in the unfolding Blagojevich scandal in Illinois, including 23% who say it is Very Likely. Just 11% say it is not at all likely, according to a new...

120 Vaishnodevi pilgrims hospitalised due to food poisoning

" At least 120 pilgrims of Mata Vaishnodevi from Maharashtra were taken ill after they consumed unhygienic food in a sarai at Katra in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said on Wednesday. 120 pilgrims were admitted to the Katra Community...

The Economist's Article Was Right On The Money About Catalonia

"I’ve got to take my hat off to The Economist for publishing an excellent article about Catalonia called “The party’s over” last week. It has caused great concern here in Catalonia and there’s been much calling for public apologies, articles being banned etc etc. In...

This Is Not A Normal Recession: Moving on to Plan B

""The Winter of 2008-2009 will prove to be the winter of global economic discontent that marks the rejection of the flawed ideology that unregulated global financial markets promote financial innovation, market efficiency, unhampered growth and endless prosperity while...

70 school kids hospitalised after food poisoning

About 70 school children were hospitalised near Delhi on Wednesday following food poisoning. Doctors and officials suspect either the daily mid-day meal they were served in the school or jatropha fruits could have caused the illness. "Children of the Government Primary...