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Will the Arizona boycotts go bust?
Written on 30 Apr, 2010 at 18:48 in World News | viewed times | 3 Comments
Controversy over Arizona’s tough new immigration law is hardly fading. Democratic Congressman Raul Grijalva, whose sprawling district covers much of Grand Canyon State’s eastern half, was the first to call for a boycott. That was just the beginning: – In Minnesota... (Continue reading)
The high-wattage party circuit
Written on 30 Apr, 2010 at 18:33 in World News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, the ostensible main event for Oscar Night on the Potomac, has created more demand than ever before. But it’s really the parties surrounding the dinner for 2,700 that have people... (Continue reading)
Networking with the stars - Patrick Gavin and Anne Schroeder Mullins
Written on 30 Apr, 2010 at 18:27 in World News | viewed times | 0 Comments
At the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, one part of the agenda for the journalists, politicians, elected officials and other Washington types who show up is pretty clear: to bask in the reflected glow of Hollywood glamour,... (Continue reading)
Bill Nelson wants drilling plans postponed
Written on 30 Apr, 2010 at 18:20 in World News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Gulf of Mexico oil spill menacing Louisiana’s coast and beaches is now threatening to muck up the White House’s plans to expand offshore drilling along the East and West coasts, as President Barack Obama and his... (Continue reading)
Parents of vanished teenage student fear he was murdered over £300,000 inheritance
Written on 30 Apr, 2010 at 18:15 in World News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Russell Bohling, 18, was about to be given a house and cash by his parents to give him ‘independence’ and help him start his own company, but the teenager disappeared in mysterious circumstances. The college student, who... (Continue reading)
Freedom Day for the rich
Written on 30 Apr, 2010 at 18:07 in World News | viewed times | 0 Comments
He said the democracy attained in 1994 had allowed “tenderpreneurs” to accumulate while failing to deliver even the goods and services they were contracted to deliver, resulting in collapsing RDP houses, roads and bridges, “to name a... (Continue reading)
Arizona immigration law: painful lessons from Oklahoma
Written on 30 Apr, 2010 at 18:05 in World News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Perhaps the only upside of Arizona’s new, even harsher anti-immigrant legislation is for Oklahoma, where immigrants and citizens may flee as Arizona’s economy crumbles in the aftermath of its hateful legislative action. ….. read full story ... (Continue reading)
Strike could close polling places
Written on 30 Apr, 2010 at 18:03 in World News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Unions at Culture and Sport Glasgow are to hold a 24-hour strike on 6 May over plans to freeze pay and cut overtime…The action will affect several venues including 12 community centres which are due to be used... (Continue reading)
BREAKING BAD SEASON PREMIERE MARCH 21ST
Written on 30 Mar, 2010 at 17:40 in World News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Breaking Bad stars Emmy Award winner Bryan Cranston and Emmy nominees Aaron Paul stopped by New York City Times Square to promote the Third Season of the hit AMC series “Breaking Bad”. Read full story : binsidetv.net ... (Continue reading)
New Zealand university student auctions her virginity on internet
Written on 5 Feb, 2010 at 20:29 in World News | viewed times | 0 Comments
By Andrew Hough Thursday February 04 2010 A poor university student in New Zealand who offered her virginity on an auction site has accepted a €23,000 offer to sleep with a stranger. The 19-year-old, who has not been named or pictured, said she... (Continue reading)