12/01/2008 -
Buzz Briefs: Stephen Baldwin, Mel Gibson
Stephen Baldwin on a Baldwin Thanskgiving. Gibson must divulge "Passion" details in screenwriter's lawsuit. A teacher blogs about Brian Williams' ties. Screen Actors Guild to vote on strike in December.
Source:
CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/26/entertainment/main4635308.shtml?source
=RSSattr=Entertainment_4635308
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12/02/2008 -
Life without Burress will be a true test
Plaxico Burress' turbulent season was at last defined on Friday night in a scene so absurd, it was easy to mistake the ensuing headlines for metaphors - or just really lousy jokes.
Source:
Bennington Banner
http://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_11118132
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12/02/2008 -
World Anti-slavery Day
Although slavery was abolished worldwide in 1926, it is still a thriving industry today with between 600,000 to 800,000 people being trafficked every year.
Source:
Scoop.co.nz
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0812/S00031.htm
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12/01/2008 -
Zimbabwe: Cholera Death Toll Rises to 425
Johannesburg ? Zimbabwe's official cholera death toll is now 425, said Zimbabwe Health Minister David Parirenyatwa, adding that the water-borne disease could continue spreading.
Source:
AllAfrica.com
http://allafrica.com/stories/200812011380.html
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12/01/2008 -
New research projects shortage of general surgeons by 2010
( Ohio State University ) In less than two years, there may not be enough surgeons in US hospitals to treat the critically injured or chronically ill. A new study suggests that the number of available general surgeons, who often perform life-saving operations on patients in emergency rooms, will not keep up with public demand. As the population continues to grow, there will be a shortage of ...
Source:
EurekAlert!
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-12/osu-nrp120108.php
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12/01/2008 -
Activist predicts repeal of state officials' COLA
Citizen activist Gene Stilp predicts a short life for the 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment that top executive branch officials, judges and legislators began receiving today.
Source:
The Patriot-News
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2008/12/activist_predicts_repeal_of_s
t.html
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12/01/2008 -
CORRUPTION: SADDEST EXAMPLE
By Juan T. Gatbonton, Editorial Consultant The historian Barbara Tuchman once observed that people make a poorer job of governing than of any other activity. Day in and day out, politicians worldwide prove her right.
Source:
Yehey!
http://www.yehey.com/news/Article.aspx?id=230015
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12/01/2008 -
An escort says Boy George attacked him
But did he really want to hurt him?
Source:
Orlando Sentinel
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/orl-celeblaw0208dec01,0,2027172.sto
ry?track=rss
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12/01/2008 -
Why Are Wages Low in Developing Countries?
Why Are Wages Low in Developing Countries?
Source:
Ludwig von Mises Institute
http://www.mises.org/story/3218
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12/01/2008 -
Hospital's founder ends rift and pens fundraising letter
The inventor of the first wearable pacemaker, who founded North Hawaii Community Hospital but then severed ties last summer, has once again thrown his support behind the embattled facility.
Source:
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20081201_hospitals_founder_ends_rift_and_pens_f
undraising_letter.html
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12/01/2008 -
Korean War museum progress questioned
SPRINGFIELD - A nonprofit group has been collecting donations for a decade to establish a first-of-its-kind national museum in Springfield honoring veterans of the Korean War. The group has raised more than $7 million in that time, most of it from veterans.
Source:
Herald & Review
http://www.herald-review.com/articles/2008/12/01/news/local/1037294.txt
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12/01/2008 -
Please speak to us, Mr. Colbert
Sunday morning I read an article from the Sunday Telegraph about an internal memo leaked from the U.S. bank Citigroup. The memo says the financial crisis could "end in one of two extreme ways: with either a resurgence of inflation; or a downward spiral into depression, civil disorder, and possibly wars.
Source:
The Red and Black
http://www.redandblack.com/news/2008/12/01/Opinions/Please.Speak.To.Us.Mr.Colber
t-3563529.shtml
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11/30/2008 -
Lessons for India after three days of terror
WATERLOO, Ontario ? Mumbai is remarkably resilient in bouncing back to a semblance of normalcy within days. We've been here before ? in 1993 and again in 2006 ? when terrorists killed more than 200 people each time. Each time the government expresses shock, promises resolute action against the heinous perpetrators and blames a foreign country ? meaning Pakistan ? for arming, financing and ...
Source:
The Japan Times
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/rss/eo20081201rt.html
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11/28/2008 -
Mediacom Makes Columbia, Mo. Settlement
Mediacom Communications has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by the city of Columbia, Mo., which alleged the operator underpaid franchise fees and public access support payments.
Source:
MultiChannel News
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6618121.html
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11/30/2008 -
CORRUPTION: SADDEST EXAMPLE OF TRAGEDY OF COMMONS
The historian Barbara Tuchman once observed that people make a poorer job of governing than of any other activity. Day in and day out, politicians worldwide prove her right.
Source:
The Manila Times
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/dec/01/yehey/top_stories/20081201top3.h
tml
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