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Aussie James McGrath targeted in Maldives poll
"THE first free election in the history of the Maldives might or might not topple Asia's longest-serving dictator, but it has already thrust Australian political strategist James McGrath back into the spotlight, a...
Troopergate Closed Meeting Ends in Anchorage
"ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska lawmakers met behind closed doors Friday to discuss a politically charged ethics report into Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her state public safety commissioner. The Republican vice...
Houston classified as having a severe smog problem
Houston has gone from being classified as having a “moderate” smog problem to a “severe” one. The smog is so bad they skipped over the level of “serious” and went straight to...
Smoking ban: The economics behind it, and more!
"India has imposed a new ban on smoking in public places from October 2, 2008, the 139th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Four years ago too, one such 'ban' was 'imposed.' However, it was royally ignored and people continued to puff away in restaurants, clubs, bars, you...
Bailout Bill Overwhelms House Internet Servers
The House is experiencing an unprecedented amount of traffic as people try to access the bill, the vote count- and the contact system, so they can express their opposition to the Wall Street Bailout. Let 'em have it. You can look up your "Representative"s contact info here:...
Outraged cops to take on lenient judges
"Outraged cops to take on lenient judges By Andrew Maykuth Inquirer Staff Writers Embattled Philadelphia...
Op/Ed: British Columbia Parents to press to expand Mandarin-based classes
Barry Artiste Op/Ed Like I had previously mentioned in my last column on this issue in what I feel is a "Let's Drive French out of our Canadian Lexicon". I have no problem with kids learning the Mandarin language, but the kids better have a good understanding and fluency of... 
Should marijuana be a medical option ? Pro/Con
"PRO Medical MarijuanaCON Medical Marijuana1. Physician Perspectives on Marijuana's Medical Use"The evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms... 
'I can see dinosaurs from my back porch'
"'I can see dinosaurs from my back porch' * Track this topic * Print story * Post comment Palin-tology and the threat to science teaching By George Smith, Dick Destiny • Get more from this author Posted in Government, 26th September 2008 12:29 GMT GOP Veep...
Woman Finds Bat in her coffee
" CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) -- It wasn't just the caffeine that gave an Iowa woman an extra jolt after she had her morning coffee. It was also the bat she found in the filter. The Iowa Department of Public...
UK's Fleetwood pier destroyed by fire
One of the UK's "golden age" piers was destroyed by a fire in the early hours of this morning. The pier in Lancashire was one of the first to be built in the golden age of pier building in Britain, which lasted from...
Statement Of September 11th Advocates Regarding The Release Of The NIST Final...
"September 11th Advocates" are "the Jersey Girls", the victim's family members whose lobbying efforts are the reason there was even the 9/11 Commission 441 days after the attacks. 70% of the Family Steering... Be a poll worker and save American democracy by Bob Fitrakis & Harvey Wasserman
Concerned that the votes will be counted for 2008? Journalists and election integrity activists Bob Fitrakis and Harvey Wasserman of Free Press recommend volunteering as a poll worker (I am), and other ways to help make the election more transparent and accountable,... 
Republicans and Democrats Call for Open Debates
People representing both parties have signed a letter calling for McCain and Obama to commit to more open debates. The two main points are allowing the footage of the debates to be used freely, as well as having...
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