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Muslim group to distribute replacement Qurans in response to planned burning – CNN

Edna — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:41:59 +0000

Globe and Mail Muslim group to distribute replacement Qurans in response to planned burningCNNBy the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — A major Islamic group will announce an initiative Thursday to distribute 200000 Qurans to replace what it says are 200 copies that a Florida church plans to burn in a gesture that has sparked controversy [...]

Muslim group to distribute replacement Qurans in response to planned burning – CNN

Edna — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:41:59 +0000

Is Mexico at threat from a drugs insurgency? – BBC News

Edna — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:41:01 +0000

msnbc.com Is Mexico at threat from a drugs insurgency?BBC NewsComparisons have been made before between Colombia of the 1980s and Mexico today with regards to drug-trafficking. But never before has a senior member of the US administration made such an explicit comparison. …Hillary Clinton: Mexican drugs war is Colombia-style insurgencyThe GuardianMexico's war compared to insurgencyWashington [...]

Hillary Clinton: Mexican drug gangs are "morphing into insurgency" – Telegraph.co.uk

Edna — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:38:46 +0000

Kansas City Star Hillary Clinton: Mexican drug gangs are "morphing into insurgency"Telegraph.co.ukHillary Clinton has warned that drug gangs in Mexico and Central America are morphing into an insurgency similar to that which gripped Colombia 20 years ago. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Photo: AP The Secretary of State pledged more US aid to …Mexico's war [...]

Suit dismissed against firm in CIA rendition case – Washington Post

Edna — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:34:58 +0000

New York Times Suit dismissed against firm in CIA rendition caseWashington PostA closely divided federal appeals court in San Francisco has dismissed a lawsuit seeking damages from a private company that worked with the CIA as part of its "extraordinary rendition" program. The court ruled Wednesday that the …9th Circuit throws out CIA torture lawsuit [...]

Obama’s tax-credit plan getting a cool reception – Washington Post

Edna — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:18:08 +0000

Moneycontrol.com Obama's tax-credit plan getting a cool receptionWashington PostFacing a rising jobless rate and the possibility of a GOP blowout in the November midterm elections, President Obama sought Wednesday to convince voters that he is charting a new path to revive the American economy. …Peters splits with White House to side with GOP on tax [...]

Google Instant: the technology anti-climax of the decade – Telegraph.co.uk

Edna — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:00:04 +0000

Globe and Mail Google Instant: the technology anti-climax of the decadeTelegraph.co.ukIs Google Instant really the best that the company's brains can come up with, wonders Milo Yiannopoulos. By Milo Yiannopoulos Google even designed a special 'doodle' to celebrate the arrival of Instant. Photo: GOOGLE For almost a decade, search was the …Excerpt from voices.washingtonpost.com/fasterforwardWashington PostGoogle [...]

Cheap vitamin pill halts memory loss in Alzheimer’s – Times of India

Edna — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:43:21 +0000

Moneycontrol.com Cheap vitamin pill halts memory loss in Alzheimer'sTimes of IndiaLONDON: A low-cost vitamin pill could halt memory loss in Alzhemier's disease, finds a recent study. The tablet worth only 10 pence, comprising three vitamin B supplements, slashed shrinkage of brain linked to memory loss by up to 500 percent. …Vitamin B is revolutionary new [...]

Obama takes aim at Republican policies – Los Angeles Times

Edna — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:12:54 +0000

New York Times Obama takes aim at Republican policiesLos Angeles TimesParma, Ohio– President Obama laid out a sweeping argument for retaining Democrats and punishing Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, calling on voters Wednesday to reject …Obama champions middle classSan Francisco ChronicleO's tax whacks at GOPNew York PostObama: US can't afford to extend tax cuts [...]

Tattle: Toned-down, Snooki makes best of annoying court situation – Philadelphia Inquirer

Edna — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:03:08 +0000

Reuters Tattle: Toned-down, Snooki makes best of annoying court situationPhiladelphia InquirerThat, along with tucking in the girls and flattening her trademark pouf, was the courtroom strategy for "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi yesterday as she pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace. She was given a $500 fine, …Snooki sentenced in drunk caseSheKnows.com$500 fine, service [...]