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We always shuddered - around the communal table with the desiccated chicken and the stale rice - lovelorn in varying degrees, to hear of lovely Angelina plumping for the United Nations.
One of us had actually met her during her UNHCR visit to Baghdad, in the fortress they called the…
Libyan President, Moammar Gadhafi gave a ten minute speech in which he vehemently declared that he would not be stopped and that he would not step down from power, no matter what. The speech, aired on Libyan state run television was backed by the sound of bombs and low flying…
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Abigail Levine in
News and Society
Jun 08, 2011
It has been about a week since Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that they were in the process of ending their 25 year marriage and that the split was entirely on good terms. Both parties were remarkably close -mouthed about the exact cause but it has now been revealed…
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Sarah Jones in
News and Society
May 18, 2011
Many people make the grave mistake in thinking that the bible is a novel, a feel good read, a motivational piece, great literature, the Word of God, and for inspiration. However, one key element that is missing when it comes to the Bible is that the entire bible is all…
Breaking News: Earthquake In Myanmar 2011.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has just struck in the northeastern region of Myanmar, Thursday night, March 24 2011. This, just weeks after the 8.9 earthquake in Japan that has claimed the lives of more than 10,000 people.
Many living in the remote area are…
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S. Brown in
News and Society
Mar 25, 2011
The age and condition of several Russian jets are being called into question once again, following a crash that killed 44 people and injured several others. That jet one of many that have been questioned as too old to make the grade any longer, especially in some of the extreme…
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Sebastian Clisler in
News and Society
Jun 22, 2011
9:19pm, June 15th, 2011: Vancouver has broken out into it's second Stanley Cup riot in 17 years, well, since last time they made the Stanley Cup in 1994.
Before the puck dropped in a 4-0 loss to the Boston Bruins, several of the over 100,000 Vancouver fans lining the streets…
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Kyle in
News and Society
Dec 09, 2011
The U.S. Geological Survey upgraded the recent March 11, 2011 earthquake that hit Japan, to a 9.0 magnitude on March 14. The earthquake that rocked Tohoku in northern Honshu, Japan, was originally estimated at an 8.9 on the Richter scale, caused a massive tsunami that drove large schools of fish…
I live in Argentina. A few days ago I was having coffee with my wife. We love to have a cup of coffee together. My mom who lives close was watching my two daughters so that we could have a date together (with our four month old baby). It was…
We live in an age where making absolute claims can be perceived as intolerant, unwise or even dangerous especially if the claims cannot be proven by science. Certainly there are many who make absolute claims who are intolerant and not very kind (and in some cases dangerous). Is the bible…
Pakistani officials have revealed that the three wives of Osama Bin Laden may be returned to their own countries in the coming months and that security officials there have also asked that travel restrictions related to the women and their children be removed. The anonymous source revealed that Pakistan’s government…
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Jerome Kesslar in
News and Society
Oct 11, 2011
The United States is just six days away from a catastrophic default and neither side is really giving much ground. Analysts are worried that the political posturing can have devastating results. Currently, House Republicans are suggesting that the only solution is the plan, described as a “work in progress” by…
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Simone Seyfred in
News and Society
Jul 29, 2011
The opening week of the Casey Anthony murder trial was rocked by a bombshell declaration by the defense. Jose Baez, lead defense lawyer for the young woman accused of murdering and then hiding her young daughter claimed that there was no murder, that little Caylee drowned in the family swimming…
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Reed Cambpell in
News and Society
Jun 14, 2011
Prosecutors in Orlando, Florida are seeking the death penalty in the capital murder case against Casey Anthony. In addition to murder in the death of her 2 year old child, Caylee, Anthony is being charged with aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter of a child and misleading police officials. The misleading…
Reports are circulating around the Internet that Ashton Kutcher will replace Charlie Sheen on the hit TV series Two and a half men. It's been confirmed on many sites on the Internet and I think everyone is ready to see the show back on the air...But let's be honest, who…
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Carson in
News and Society
May 13, 2011
The royal wedding is due on Friday, April 29th, which is just around the corner. Most of the news sites are concerned with what Prince William thinks about the wedding, or what Catherine Middleton is going to wear. The ceremony itself is going to be broadcasted all over the world,…
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Gal in
News and Society
Apr 27, 2011
Is this the beginning of the end? Have vpn's in China become obsolete? The recent attempt to block vpns in China by the government may be an omen for internet users in the country. For Chinese citizens and especially for expats living in China, a vpn is a must-have. A…
Overcoming the Threshold of Censors via the Soul's Sensors
Define art. Art is the transmutation of that which is abstract into that which is material, or it is the transformation of that which is felt by an artist beyond the ordinary realm into an observable form or practice. Art may…
The last Oprah Show. Yes it’s true.
On Wednesday, May 25th 2011, millions of fans, friends and devoted tv followers will tune into the last Oprah Show, ever. After 25 years on television, Oprah Winfrey will take her last bow and forever leave her mark as The Talk Show Queen.…
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S. Brown in
News and Society
May 24, 2011
There is no question about whether people want to watch Hulu in Sweden or not, as there is even a Facebook page called Open Hulu to Sweden! The copyright and licensing agreement with American networks create a major roadblock. They will sell the rights to air programs to local broadcasting…
This has been a topic debated for at least the last 1600 years; and more so now that sectors such as the Seventh Day Adventist have come on the scene. I like to share knowledge and teach on subjects that affect salvation and the Sabbath Day is certainly a subject…
Riots In Vancouver BC 2011, June 15th.
Well if one thing's for certain, Vancouver Canucks fans are more than disappointed at the 4-0 loss to the Boston Bruins, winners of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals.
In fact, even before the game was over, riots in Vancouver BC 2011 began to…
Some people open a Twitter account and love it from the moment they start using it. No more so than some of the A list stars either side of the Atlantic. I’m curious about Twitter and celebrities, I really am. One minute they use it to inform their adoring fans…
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BIS_Coach in
News and Society
Apr 17, 2011
Are you the sort of parent who pushes your child to do all sorts of activities? According to Dr Caplan, a well known parenting guru from the George Mason University in Virginia, America, if you do so then you’re probably wasting your time. In his new book to be published…
The biggest current news event of the hour. Pakistan helps United States kill Osama Bin Laden on May 1st, 2011 in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Ok, so, according to the United States government, Bin Laden was the leader of al-Qaeda and head of the terrorist attack back on September 11, 2001. Ultimately,…
By:
Saytue Saye1 in
News and Society
May 02, 2011
You may have heard that Prince Harry is fascinated becoming an astronaut. For those of you that know a bit about Prince Harry, you can score him based on the NASA requirements below and see how he does. First of all, not on the NASA list is “what about being…
You can watch Hulu in Canada now. However, you're going to have to pay a fee and if you're looking for a freebie then you can stop reading now. If you'd be willing to pay about five bucks a month to get access to Hulu in Canada then keep reading…
Who Is Jesus Christ?
This is a question that many will think should be posed as, who was Jesus Christ, for the simple fact that He died. However, it is clear to the world that Jesus has been depicted in many different ways by many different religions, Christian denominations, individuals,…
The trial lasted thirty three days, the case much longer than that. The jury took just over ten hours once they were given the case to come back with what may have been one of the most shocking verdicts ever. Casey Anthony, long believed by many to be guilty of…
Breaking News: Earthquake In Japan 2011!
A GREAT 8.9 magnitude earthquake has hit the northeastern coast of Japan, quickly followed by a 13-foot tsunami that has devastated the Miyagi shoreline. This major earthquake marks as the largest to hit in Japan's history, and is being added to an Earthquake in…
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