![Panama says no to U.S. military base [PIC]](http://media.nowpublic.net/images//bd/e/bde9cf776ff19b6c563254ce6d090f46.jpg)
is reporting from
Member
NP Rank:
NP Rank:
US man makes balloon chair trip
"An American man has succeeded at the third attempt in making a 235-mile (378km) trip in an armchair held aloft by party balloons. Kent Couch soared across the Oregon desert to the neighbouring state of Idaho in a...Obama Calls For Expanded National Service
"The Colorado Springs Gazette reports this morning that speaking to an "invitation-only crowd of 400 supporters" at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs yesterday, Sen. Barrack Obama "announced plans to...U.S. deserter could qualify as refugee: court
"An American war deserter could have a valid claim for refugee status in Canada, the Federal Court ruled on Friday. In a decision that may have an impact on dozens of refugee claimants in Canada, Federal Court Justice Robert Barnes said Canada's refugee board erred by...The Exiles: Film about Native Americans Exiled in Their Own Land Revived
Sherman Alexie, who can be a real hoot, has some poignant things to say about this film revival."THE Exiles,” a film about American Indians living on the edge of downtown Los Angeles in the 1950s, is both a chronicle and a casualty of neglect: a movie about a forsaken...Americans Not as Obnoxious as they used to be. The French Now Lead
Remember the tightwad tourist whose baggy shorts, frequent complaining and shouted questions about why none of the locals spoke any English made the ugly American the world's Visitor From Hell? Well, it's time for...
The United States is 232 years old today
America is officially 232 years old today, and she's looking good for her age.Americans across the country are celebrating today with fireworks, concerts, parades and contests and this a round up of the various... Al Qaeda out of Iraq
BigT's OPINION:"In a joint effort between the Iraqis and the Americans al Qaeda in Iraq has lost its last stronghold in the city of Mosul. Here, from the July 6th Edition of the (London) Times: "American and Iraqi forces are driving Al-Qaeda in Iraq out of its last redoubt in... Unequal America
A very interesting editorial analysis from Harvard Magazine on the causes and consequences of the already wide and rapidly growing gap between the rich and the poor in the USA. " When Majid Ezzati thinks about... Thousands in South Korea beef protest
Around 35,000 people took part today in the latest mass protest in South Korea against their government's decision to allow US beef imports to continue."Waving banners, flags and candles, the crowd gathered in front... 10+ Blogging Politicians Who Still Don’t Say What They Mean
4 Comments Place the words “blog” or “social media” and “politician” in the same line, and you almost invariably conjure images of a scandal. Or at least a messy exchange between writer/publisher and politician. Much less often are you likely to consider... Panama says no to U.S. military base
Panama has ruled out hosting a U.S. military base to replace one in Ecuador which is being reclaimed by the Quito government, a senior Panamanian official said on Friday. " Panama -- along with Peru and... Brazil looking to coordinate South American Amazon policy
Brazil is looking for ways that would let other countries "help pay for initiatives that benefit the whole of humanity," but ruled out giving them any say in how such money is spent. " Brazil hopes all Amazon...Atlanta celebrates Independence Day by opening the Millenium Gate
Although it is somewhat cliché to celebrate Independence Day by opening yet another national monument, there is something that sets the opening of Atlanta Millenium Gate apart. The eighteen-million-dollar Millenium Gate has been constructed in the same grand style as the... McCain: Border fence first, then reform
"I believe we must have comprehensive immigration reform. The American people want our borders secured first," McCain said during a news conference in Mexico City. "That will require some walls. It will require... US 'pregnant man' has baby girl
This American had best of both genders. Initially born as female and then became man but again became female to deliver a baby."An American man who was born female but underwent gender realignment surgery, has given...
Recent Comments
Recent CommentsTop Members Today
Top Rookies
Top Veterans
558
pointszichi
Kobe City, Japan
187
pointsstvalentine
California, United States
167
pointsnukemdomis
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States