Tag: United States
Golden Gate Bridge Closed After 6 Car Collision
Just received word, via Twitter, that the Golden Gate Bridge has been closed due to a collision. Do you have more on this story?"Both sides of the famous Golden Gate Bridge have been closed after a six-vehicle collision on the northbound side, California Highway Patrol"
Turkey mediate Syria, Israel peace talks
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly a step in the right direction where Turkey long considered a buffer and ally of Western Nations is to mediate Peace talks with long time foes Syria and Israel.One can only hope this is a first step in resolving conflict in...
Mexico Becomes Destination for Foreigners Seeking...
I'm shocked to find more news of death about my country." Mexico is slowly becoming a destination for terminally ill people seeking euthanasia, according to a report from the French news agency AFP. ...
Taking the inside of the house with you
" “If no-money-down was the real estate password for the first half of the 2000s, “jingle-mail” might be the word for rest of it.” Says Michael Pollick in Herald Tribune on Thursday, 15 May 2008 CNBC asked...
An Opinion from Robert Creamer
As the Primary That Wouldn't End continues, with each of the remaining candidates chugging along, like the Little Engine That Could, with both chanting, 'I think I can! I think I can!', political analysts...
Ex-Child Soldier's Memoir Called Into Question
It's all about how you present your story.This spring I read Dave Eggers' heartbreaking book "What is the What", which recounts the powerful and tragic experience of Valentino Achak Deng, who was a child refugee...
Iceland most peaceful nation, US 97th
These types of rankings are funny in some ways--is the 78th spot that different from the 77th?--but good for a ballpark indicator I suppose. In case you're wondering, Canada finished in the 11th spot."WASHINGTON...
Sherpa first to climb Everest from Nepal this season
Climbers have succeded in reaching to the peak of Mount Everest for this season. Total of 9 people from US, Canada & UK have reached the summit today morning. All expeditions from Tibet side is closed so there is...
Fundamental Bogus
This week a reporter at one of North-Americas premier dailies (both the reporter and the daily shall remain nameless) examined the success of a couple who had immigrated from
South-America to the prospers of North...
Inquiry Clears FBI of Harsh Interrogations
Given the tremendous controversy that has surrounded this issue for several years now, this is a very suprising decision on the part of the Justice Department."The FBI did not participate in harsh interrogations of...
What Does Your Handwriting Say About You?
Sheila Lowe, a graphologist who is also the author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Handwriting Analysis" said that our handwriting is a reflection of our inner personality. It...
" Living in America ....
.... Eye to eye
Station to station ...."
So go the first few lines in the chorus of that song by the late Soul Brother #1, the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, in his hit song of the same...
NY Congressman Vito Fossella, won't seek Re-election
Politisite has just learned that New York Rep. Vito Fossella will not seek re-election. He will post the following statement on his website Tuesday.
May 20, 2008To the Constituents of the 13th Congressional...
Tasmanian tiger gene brought back to life
I'm not sure I understand the significance of bringing a gene back to life, but it sounds impressive. If the gene was once dead, is it technically a zombie then?"SYDNEY (AFP) - Scientists said Tuesday they had achieved a world first by bringing back to life a gene from the...
T. Boone Pickens - Environmentalist Suckling at B...
"T. Boone Pickens.Just his name conjures images of gushing oil strikes and four-pound steaks. But maybe his name should bring up images of windmills and pork.First the windmills - that’s his next big...
