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Belated recognition for China's 'Schindler'
Seeded on Wed Mar 15, 2006 11:53 AM EST (International Herald Tribune)
John Rabe, a German Nazi employee of Siemens, was responsible for saving thousands of Chinese civilians from rape, murder, and persecution.
In Iran, Dissenting Voices Rise on Its Leaders' Nuclear Strategy
Seeded on Wed Mar 15, 2006 11:43 AM EST (The New York Times)
Just weeks ago, the Iranian government's combative approach toward building a nuclear program produced rare public displays of unity here. Now, while the top leaders remain resolute in their course, cracks are opening both inside and outside the circles of power over the issue.
Senators to Big Oil: Where's the money?
Seeded on Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:34 PM EST (CNN)
Considering a bill to block industry mergers, lawmakers call on executives to explain record profits, and offer ways to rein in prices.
Bernanke 'quite concerned' about budget deficit
Seeded on Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:27 PM EST (CNN)
Central bank chief says the gap could put future living standards in the United States 'at risk' but markets, not policies, keeping U.S. attractive to foreign investors.
Top US evangelist targets Islam
Seeded on Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:27 AM EST (BBC News)
Outspoken US Christian evangelical broadcaster Pat Robertson has accused Muslims of planning world domination, and said some were "satanic"
Dash to Baghdad Left Top U.S. Generals Divided
Seeded on Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:15 AM EST (The New York Times)
From the first days of the invasion in March 2003, American forces had tangled with fanatical Saddam Fedayeen paramilitary fighters. Lt. Gen. William S.
For Muslim Who Says Violence Destroys Islam, Violent Threats
Seeded on Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:49 AM EST (The New York Times)
Three weeks ago, Dr. Wafa Sultan was a largely unknown Syrian-American psychiatrist living outside Los Angeles, nursing a deep anger and despair about her fellow Muslims.
Lakers Sign Jim Jackson; Waive Forward Slava Medvedenko
Seeded on Mon Mar 6, 2006 4:52 PM EST (NBA.com: News)
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent guard/forward Jim Jackson it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. The Lakers have also waived forward Slava Medvedenko.
Huge Phone Deal Seeks to Thwart Smaller Rivals
Seeded on Mon Mar 6, 2006 2:18 PM EST (The New York Times)
The AT&T Corporation, in announcing plans yesterday to buy BellSouth Corporation for $67 billion after months of speculation, took the offensive against low-cost rivals in the free-for-all for phone, wireless and television customers.
Washington expresses regret over 1884 lynching of Canadian teen
Seeded on Thu Mar 2, 2006 3:58 PM EST (CBC)
Washington state legislators have moved to make amends 122 years after a mob of American vigilantes crossed into Canada and lynched a native teenager, in an incident that nearly started a cross-border race war.
Gangs 'kill freely' in Iraq chaos
Seeded on Thu Mar 2, 2006 3:53 PM EST (BBC News)
Hundreds of bodies showing signs of torture or execution arrive at the Baghdad mortuary each month, a senior UN official has told the BBC.
U.S. Is Reducing Safety Penalties for Mine Flaws
Seeded on Thu Mar 2, 2006 12:07 PM EST (The New York Times)
In its drive to foster a more cooperative relationship with mining companies, the Bush administration has decreased major fines for safety violations since 2001, and in nearly half the cases, it has not collected the fines, according to a data analysis by The New York Times.
Venezuela cuts US airline flights
Seeded on Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:39 PM EST (BBC News)
As a protest against U.S. sanctions concerning the safety of Venezuelan airlines, Venezuela has reduced the frequency of flights allowed from the U.S.
Sex with a partner is 400% better
Seeded on Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:36 PM EST (New Scientist)
According to Stuart Brody of the University of Paisley, UK, and Tillmann Krüger of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, sex with a partner is 400% better than masturbation.
Help Save Trestles, One of Southern California's Last Nature Surfing Experiences
Seeded on Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:10 PM EST (Surfing America Announces Stand Up/Prone Paddle Team to Compete in Peru ISA World SUP Championships | SURFLINE.COM)
As one of Southern California's premeire surfing spots and last nature experiences, Trestles near San Clemente, California offers so much to the already crowded region.
The Evolution of Newsvine
Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:40 PM EST
As I have been getting my feet wet with Newsvine a couple of things have become apparent to me. First, the challenge of providing a forum in which people can freely speak their minds on a multitude of issues, is something akin to The Myth of Sisyphus.
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U.S. Reclassifies Many Documents in Secret Review - New York Times
Seeded on Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:11 PM EST (The New York Times)
Many documents in the National Archives are being reclassified and removed form public view in a program shrouded in secrecy.
Hoops world's 8th wonder - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Seeded on Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:15 AM EST (Yahoo! Sports)
Steve Kerr breaks down the teams in the NBA and ranks them heading into the second half of the season.
Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria
Seeded on Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:27 PM EST (BBC News)
By decalring "total war" on all foreign oil interests, The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta upped the ante in their attempts to draw attention to the plight of the people in Nigeria. They kidnap nine foreign employees.
The Flying Luxury Hotel
Seeded on Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:55 PM EST (Popular Science - )
What amazing future when you can ride above the clouds in luxury. Wonder what happens when you fall overboard?
BBC NEWS | Middle East | Egypt finds deadly bird flu virus
Seeded on Fri Feb 17, 2006 6:52 PM EST (BBC News)
The deadly bird flu has spread to Egypt form the east, threatening the food source of millions of Egyptians.
BBC NEWS | Middle East | Saddam in 'hunger strike' protest
Seeded on Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:24 AM EST (BBC News)
The former Iraqi dictator and his half-brother / co-defendant are on a hunger strike to protest there treatment.
Wired News: Intel Macs: Wait or Buy Now?
Seeded on Mon Jan 30, 2006 1:43 PM EST (Wired News)
Maybe it's just me, but if you can't use Final Cut Pro, Aperture, or any of the Mac "pro" applications, Photoshop runs slower and the solution is to run some sort of emulater, then perhaps the new Intel Macs are a long way off to serving the core group of Mac faithful.
Exxon Sees Record Profits for Any U.S. Co.
Seeded on Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:55 AM EST (Yahoo! News)
Quote from the story: "To put that into perspective, Exxon's revenue for the year exceeded Saudi Arabia's estimated 2005 gross domestic product of $340.5 billion, according to statistics maintained by the Central Intelligence Agency."
As Profits Soar, Companies Pay U.S. Less for Gas Rights - New York Times
Seeded on Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:46 AM EST (The New York Times)
I'm so shocked...
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