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International day to end hate crimes against sex workers

Across the globe, there is a movement to protect the world's oldest profession and remove the stigma attached to it. " They need not be hated or despised, but loved and respected. Sex workers are humans and their...

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created by Ahmar Mustikhan | 4 days ago | updated 4 days ago
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Jackie Ramos: Bank Of America Employee Fired For Aiding Customers

Jackie Ramos, a 23-year-old former employee of Bank of America, has been fired for helping customers with the bank's numerous convenience charges. Ramos didn't approve of Bank of America's $15 convenience charges...

created by amyellensoden | 2 wks ago | updated 1 wk ago
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Maxwell Award: Colt McCoy Wins Maxwell Award

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy picked up the prestigous Maxwell Award tonight as the best all-around college football player in the USA at the college football Awards in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.Besides the Maxwell...

created by Sudha Krishna | 2 wks ago
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Notre Dame Kelly: Brian Kelly New Head Coach for Notre Dame

Brain Kelly has been named the new head coach for the Notre Dame football program. Brian Kelly faces the daunting tasks of re-building one the most storied franchises in NCAA college footballNotre Dame.Brian Kelly...

created by Sudha Krishna | 2 wks ago | updated 2 wks ago
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Your chance to give at no cost

"The Christmas season is here, and I have always wanted to participate to charity event during holiday seasons. I've never been a millionaire nor do I know anyone who can give a million dollars to support anyone else. If you are like me, here is your chance to give at...

created by ybdale | 2 wks ago
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Ganges River Loan, $1 billion For Clean Up From World Bank

The Ganges River, considered to be sacred in India is getting a $1 billion clean up loan from the World Bank.The Ganges River (or Ganga as it also called) is 2500 km long and has incredibley high pollution,...

created by Sudha Krishna | 3 wks ago | updated 2 wks ago
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Sexism in Japan feeds itself

" Currently, some women obtain the reputation for their successful careers despite of the economic recession caused by the global economic downturns. They are beautiful, talented, and accomplished. But, no one seems to realize or even care what is wrong with this...

opinion by ybdale | 3 wks ago | updated 3 wks ago
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Swiss Vote to Ban Islamic Minarets

Swiss voters have decided in favor of a constitutional amendment to ban the construction of minarets in the tiny Alpine country.The "Yes" vote - to amend the constitution in favor of banning minarets - stunned experts who had predicted the measure would be rejected. It...

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created by snuffysmith | 3 wks ago
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Dubai Plans Appeal to Bondholders

"Dubai’s government is preparing a campaign to persuade the holders of a bond due for repayment next month to agree to a delay even if that sparks claims that the emirate has defaulted on the debts of a government-backed company, bankers said on Sunday. Pushing aside...

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created by snuffysmith | 3 wks ago
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Russian man survives two five-floor falls

A young man from Russia has survived two falls from a 5th-floor window, he was trying to kill himself after drinking three bottles of vodka. After surviving these, his says he will give up drinking. " Astonishingly...

created by marc pijps | 30 wks ago | updated 4 wks ago
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Death threats for Thai PM in pro-Thaksin stronghold: MP

" BANGKOK — Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva visited the north of the country amid heavy security Saturday after receiving death threats over a planned trip to a stronghold of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Some 1,500 police were sent to guard Abhisit as he toured the...

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Boston's Foxborough School To Implement Breathalyzers

Boston's Foxborough school is set to implement the use of breathalyzers in school buildings, at dances, and any extracurricular activities. This new action plan to crack down on underage drinking will be put to...

created by amyellensoden | 10 wks ago | updated 6 wks ago
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To Afghanistan's many problems, now add the flu

" As if the Taliban, car bombs, roadside bombs, leftover Soviet land mines, political unrest and errant NATO air attacks weren't enough, Afghans are facing a new killer: the H1N1 flu pandemic. The government has declared a state of...

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created by snuffysmith | 6 wks ago
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Ukraine: Influenza or Pneumonic Plague?

Ukrainian News Agency "Fraza" reported that, according to informed sources, "it has been confirmed 100 % Pneumonic Plague in Ukraine". The Agency asserts that "the head physician of the medical institutions has sent out an informal disposal - not to sow panic, to...

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created by snuffysmith | 6 wks ago | updated 6 wks ago
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Delaware tops Switzerland as tax haven of choice

"MOVE over Switzerland. The tiny US state of Delaware beats the Alpine country in a contest for the most secretive financial jurisdiction, a tax justice rights group said. The United States, led by the eastern seaboard state, took in $2.6 trillion in deposits from...

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