"The internet is buzzing with news about John McCain’s VP pick, Sarah Palin. Bloggers are struggling to figure out who the Alaskan governor really is. Twitter user Eamon 1916 claims that, “Sarah Palin taught...
This from the man who says paying more taxes is Patriotic"Biden Gave Average of $369 Annually to Charity in Last Decade Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Delaware Senator Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee for vice president, and...
"Even after scoring the second highest ODI runs in 2008, Gautam Gambhir is not disappointed at not being nominated for the annual ICC Awards as he says the pride of representing the nation is ultimate to him. “I don’t think about creating records or winning awards. What I...
Sir Alan Sugar in an astonishing rant in the SUN newspaper declares that Prime Minister Gordon Brown should "kick out" his silent enemies, a clear reference to pretender to the PM title, David Miliband. " ...
"Cashing in on Old Wisdom
India's traditional weavers, heirs to a 2,000-year-old textile industry, are turning to the ancient practice of
ayurvedic medicine to make their products more appealing and boost sales....
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"New Weapon Against Crime in the SouthCrime in the South's fast-growing cities has a negative affect on economic development and social and community harmony. In Africa, with one fifth of the world's population, for...
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Rushing into change without thinking out the consequences is never a good idea. Here we what at first seems a great environmental idea leading to food shortages and hikes in prices. I suppose it's just common sense...
"As part of our commitment to highlight social entrepreneurship in Africa, the Cheetah Index brings you this interview with Tobias Sturmer-Artistic Director of Empowerment Works Music.Before going into the interview here is an excerpt from Empowerment Works that describes...
Senator Clinton sent out a new email on June 16th, attached to an online photo album filled with photos of the campaign. In her new email to supporters, Senator Clinton states: " “Together, you and I changed...
UPDATE: Can't wait for a Stevia soft drink? Zevia beats Coca-Cola to the market! With four flavors: cola, root beer, orange and twist. Check out the website to see if it's available in your area yet.It hasn't been...
Cuts in aid by wealthy countries have forced thousands of kid in developing countries to go without breakfast. A severe increase in food prices have also worsened their condition. 450,000 Children in Cambodia will become the latest victims of soaring food...
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"Akinki Janet writes a compelling piece for the African Executive essentially saying that Africa still lags behind in press freedom. She aptly points out the direct correlation between democracy and the press and describes the press as a watchdog for the people. ...
"Most lineages in traditional Africa have a "family pot," a general welfare fund managed by the head of the extended family. Income-earning members are obligated to make contributions to this fund. Obligations vary...
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"Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives Ambassador Teshome Toga said holding consultations with children and encouraging them to express their demands and needs will contribute its share in the effort of realizing developed, democratic and prosperous Ethiopia."
Not only is the cultivation of cocaine a threat to rainforests, but the "war on drugs" is also part of the problem, according to scientists."A panel of scientists meeting at the Natural History Museum in London last...
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