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Wednesday, April 19th, 2006
5:55 am	Norman Solomon: When "Diplomacy" Means War Norman Solomon: When "Diplomacy" Means War HuffingtonPost - Wed, 19 Apr 2006 02:13:01 GMT One of the nation's leading pollsters, Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center, wrote a few weeks ago that among Americans "there is little potential support for the use of force against Iran." This month the White House has continued to emphasize that it is committed to seeking a diplomatic solution. Yet the U.S. government is very likely to launch a military attack on Iran within the next First Night: Morrissey, Salford Lowry, Manchester Independent - Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:16:28 GMT There should be no controversy after Cabaret Morrissey took a bow. The last time he played his home city, Salford, that is, as opposed to its larger neighbour, Stephen Morrissey made the front pages of the Manchester Evening News. Looking out from the stage at Old Trafford cricket ground, he had pointed out locations related to his early years. Professor Denis Twitchett Independent - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 23:29:00 GMT Denis Crispin Twitchett, Chinese scholar: born London 23 September 1965; Lecturer in Far Eastern History, London University 1954-56, Professor of Chinese, Soas 1960-68; University Lecturer in Classical Chinese, Cambridge University 1956-60, Professor of Chinese 1968-80; FBA 1967; Gordon Wu Professor of Chinese Studies, Princeton University 1980-94; Principal Editor, Cambridge History of China Free Will Astrology Horoscope - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 22:50:27 GMT  ARIES (March 21-April 19): "When the only tool you have is a hammer," said psychologist Abraham Maslow, "you tend to treat everything as if it were a nail." Repko happy to contribute in any way Los Angeles Dodgers - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 22:42:47 GMT Repko happy to contribute in any way Eat-yer bunny The Philadelphia Inquirer - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 22:34:59 GMT The sinking of teeth into a chocolate Easter bunny requires a bit of strategy. Should you attack from the ears? Or should you respect the head and nibble first on feet? "Failure to Launch" The Davis Enterprise - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 22:30:00 GMT Published Mar 03, 2006 - 14:53:25 CST. Three-and-a-half stars. Captivating romantic comedy boasts engaging players and a witty script. Clever premise, charming execution ... where was this film, when we wanted a Valentine's Day snuggle? Islam and the path of the heart Mail and Guardian - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:33:37 GMT In describing Islam to others, some Muslim scholars use the analogy of a walnut. The practical, ritual and legal dimensions of the Islamic faith are likened to the outer shell. Ada tags Ardmore Ada Evening News - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:20:12 GMT ADA — The Ada Cougars found a new way to win against rival Ardmore Monday night at Cougar Field. Ty Gower threw out Ardmore’s Jordan McClintick at home plate with two outs in the top of the seventh to end the game and help preserve the Cougars’ nail-biting 6-5 victory. A Time for Healing at Passover Seder The Moscow Times - Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:08:30 GMT Elaborately decorated tables greeted the guests arriving for Passover Seder at Moscow's Chabad Synagogue last week. Parishioners attending the ritual family dinner on the first evening of Passover warmly embraced friends before settling into their seats. Links: Lexus RX 330 Lexus JX Lexus Lexus ES 250 Lexus LS600hL Lexus GX Lexus SC Lexus ES Lexus JX540 Lexus IS Lexus LF-C Lexus GS430 (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Thursday, April 13th, 2006
7:25 pm	Anti-Rumsfeld Chorus Grows Anti-Rumsfeld Chorus Grows Newsday - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:02:45 GMT Some military leaders question the public criticism as another retired general urges Defense chief to resign. WASHINGTON — A recent surge in public criticism of Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld by retired military leaders is the culmination of months of intense but largely private debate among active duty officers about how best to voice dissent over Bush administration policies, according Anti-Rumsfeld Chorus Grows Sun-Sentinel - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:36:25 GMT Some military leaders question the public criticism as another retired general urges Defense chief to resign. Beyond suffering Times of Malta - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:20:20 GMT In a country with a rich Catholic tradition, Maundy Thursday marks a time of sober reflection on the Last Supper and the suffering and passion of Christ. Brussels toughens up on member states over tobacco ads Euro Observer - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:53:16 GMT 13.04.2006 - 09:51 CET | By Helena Spongenberg The European Commission has warned member states that it will take legal action against those who have not implemented a ban on tobacco advertising, which the 25 nation bloc agreed to in 2003. State maintenance lagging, audit finds The Oregonian - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:22:14 GMT Oregon has a backlog of more than $600 million in deferred maintenance projects at state-owned facilities and has failed to identify the most critical maintenance needs that could save the state money in the long run, according to a new audit. W-B redraws voting districts Times Leader - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:09:48 GMT WILKES-BARRE – In a quiet meeting attended by only reporters, the city’s reapportionment commission selected a plan Wednesday to divide the city into five neighborhood-based voting districts. Globalization Creates Pressing Need For Good Distribution Practices In Pharmaceutical Excipient Supply Medical News Today - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:04:47 GMT It is remarkable that among the major public health problems associated with the use of substandard pharmaceutical excipients in recent years, the majority have come about not because of errors in manufacturing, but errors in distribution. As supply chains for sourcing excipients become more complex, the likelihood of errors caused by mislabelling, contamination or substitution of one substance Stationary Vehicles and Fatalities on Our Roads Ghanaweb.com - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 06:25:14 GMT Last year or so, when it was announced that persons who failed to complete basic elementary education will in future be ineligible for driver's license in Ghana, I wrote on Ghanaweb to condemn the proposed regulation as a policy driven by prejudice and ignorance, rather than by facts or reason. Council delays decision on Valero suit Houston Chronicle - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:50:02 GMT The delay calls into question what role the city will fill in protecting its citizens from poor air quality and how aggressive a stance it will take. Shooting death opens door for more hip-hop criticism Houston Chronicle - Thu, 13 Apr 2006 01:50:45 GMT The death of DeShaun Holton, the Detroit rapper known as Proof, gives detractors the opportunity to again write off hip-hop as a dangerous, venomous culture. Links: Lexus RX Lexus LX 450 Lexus Lexus SC 300 Lexus LS 600h Lexus GX Lexus SC300 Lexus ES300 Lexus JX470 Lexus IS Lexus LF Lexus GS (Comment on this)
Monday, April 10th, 2006
9:30 pm	Masons were flipping over pancakes, sausage Masons were flipping over pancakes, sausage Valley City Times Record - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:19:30 GMT The steady stream of people leaving the Masonic Lodge Saturday with smiling faces testified to the success of the semi-annual pancake and sausage breakfast. Season-opening slide continues for frustrated Biffle KLTV Texas - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:16:49 GMT CHARLOTTE, N.C. Exactly one year ago, Greg Biffle was NASCAR's hottest driver. He had two wins, solid footing in the points standings and was well on his way to... Season-opening slide continues for frustrated Biffle Covers.com - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:14:46 GMT CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Exactly one year ago, Greg Biffle was NASCAR`s hottest driver. He had two wins, solid footing in the points standings and was well on his way to becoming a championship contender. My how things have changed. ... Season-opening slide continues for frustrated Biffle Boston Herald - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:14:34 GMT CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Exactly one year ago, Greg Biffle was NASCAR’s hottest driver. He had two wins, solid footing in the points standings and was well on his way to becoming a championship contender. Biffle has gone from hot to not in one year Fox Sports - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:11:42 GMT Exactly one year ago, Greg Biffle was NASCAR's hottest driver. He had two wins, solid footing in the points standings and was well on his way to becoming a championship contender. My how things have changed. Biffle can't seem to catch a break this year, with his latest bout of bad luck coming Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. AP Interview: Hugh Hefner reflects on life at 80 Albuquerque Tribune - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:09:42 GMT LOS ANGELES - Playboy creator Hugh M. Hefner is in the middle of an interview about his 80th birthday when a TV cameraman asks him to move a statue of former girlfriend Barbi Benton from the shelf behind him. Happy Face on Mars Exposed SPACE.com / LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:00:40 GMT With a few hills, some shadow, and a heavy dose of imagination, you can see a lot of things on Earth or in a space rock that are not there. For the love of culture Brandon Sun - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:59:31 GMT This weekend, local teen Collette Hyshka will be very busy. The 17-year-old Ukrainian dancer is presenting seven dances in the bi-annual Ukrainian Dance Competition, entitled 2006 Steppes to Ukraine, held at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. CAN'T BE TOGETHER? SET UP A VIRTUAL MEETING: Relatives reunite via videoconference The Charlotte Observer - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:45:03 GMT For a moment, Marta Jaramillo-Ospina didn't recognize the faces on the sleek, flat-screen TV. But the smiling, waving figures quickly brought surprise, then joy, to her face. Mickelson: It was a wonderful day Daily Mail - Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:38:26 GMT Masters champion Phil Mickelson admitted it was a "great feeling" to play the 18th at Augusta National with a three-stroke lead over his nearest rival. Links: Lexus RX300 Lexus JX Lexus Lexus SC 400 Lexus LS 460 Lexus GX470 Lexus SC 300 Lexus ES 250 Lexus JX540 Lexus IS300 Lexus LF-C Lexus GS450h (Comment on this)
Sunday, April 9th, 2006
9:50 am	Implanted Platinum Implanted Platinum Resource Investor - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 01:48:57 GMT Before you invest in platinum, look for stories such as this one…. Real men in the front line The Star Online - Sun, 09 Apr 2006 00:33:03 GMT I HAVE always enjoyed Jeff Shaara’s historical novels because his portrayals of the figures involved makes them come alive, unlike the staid one-dimensional figures of most history texts. The professor who promises to bring 'harmony' to Italy Scotland on Sunday - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 23:55:09 GMT HE IS known as "Il Professore", a former economics lecturer who reminds Italians of a small-town priest and is apt to make their eyes glaze over with his soft monotone. After raucous campaign, Italian voters pause for reflection INQ7.net - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:20:46 GMT ROME - Italy\'s squabbling election rivals fell silent Saturday for the first time in two months of vitriolic campaigning, allowing voters to mull over their choice between conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his leftist challenger Romano Prodi. Potholes along road to riches The Advertiser - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 15:14:06 GMT THEY'RE confused, anxious, depressed, scared and young – welcome to the quarter-life crisis. Burdened with HECS debt, fearful they won't be able to make enough to realise their dreams and faced with soaring house prices, many young people are doing it tough. Mets' hit parade keeps on coming NorthJersey.com - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 15:03:19 GMT NEW YORK -- Forget the cheers. This is what Carlos Beltran really needs. A night after the Mets' much-maligned slugger finally got the fans to trade their persistent boos for some cheers, Beltran's teammates promised a summer of sore vocal boxes. It's only rock 'n' roll - but can the Stones sing what they like? Sunday Mail - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 14:04:44 GMT THE Rolling Stones have made it to China. Now concertgoers are waiting to see which songs the communist state's staid censors will allow on stage. Cable movie listings, April 2-9 Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 13:51:52 GMT About Last Night... – ’86 ‘R’ Rob Lowe, Demi Moore. Two Chicago singles try to build a more meaningful relationship with each other following a one-night stand. (L, S, N) 113m ENCORE Thu. 2:15 a.m. After raucous campaign, Italian voters pause for reflection Channel NewsAsia - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 12:34:28 GMT ROME : Italian voters have paused for a welcome breather after a raucous election campaign pitting flamboyant Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi against his mild-mannered center-left challenger Romano Prodi. Pace the key to United success icNewcastle - Newcastle United - Sat, 08 Apr 2006 10:51:06 GMT Why are Newcastle United and Middlesbrough in the bottom half of the Premiership? They can beat most sides on their day right enough, but neither are consistent and that is the root of their problems. Links: Lexus RX400h Lexus LX 450 Lexus Lexus GS 300 Lexus LS 600h Lexus GX Lexus SC 430 (Comment on this)
Thursday, April 6th, 2006
7:30 pm	U.S. Stocks Decline on Retail Sales, Higher Commodity Prices U.S. Stocks Decline on Retail Sales, Higher Commodity Prices Bloomberg.com - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:28:35 GMT April 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell for the first time this week after commodity prices jumped and retailers reported their smallest sales gain in more than a year. Attorney calls for damages over Vioxx Reuters - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:27:17 GMT NEW YORK (Reuters) - An attorney for a 77-year-old New Jersey man who won a $4.5 million verdict against Merck & Co. over the withdrawn Vioxx painkiller urged the jury on Thursday to send a strong message to the drugmaker by awarding punitive damages. Reuters Canada Business Summary The Globe and Mail - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:25:20 GMT TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index stuck to a record high on Thursday as energy and metals shares gained ground on the back of surging commodity prices. Ex-Merck CEO Takes Stand at Court Hearing The San Francisco Examiner - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:23:28 GMT ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The former CEO of Merck & Co. took the stand Thursday in a court hearing aimed at determining whether the Vioxx manufacturer should pay punitive damages to a 77-year-old man already awarded $4.5 million for a heart attack caused by the drug. Ex-Merck CEO Gilmartin To Testify Re Vioxx Forbes - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:22:57 GMT Punitive stage of trial begins. Attorney urges punitive damages against Merck Reuters - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:21:13 GMT NEW YORK (Reuters) - An attorney for a 77-year-old New Jersey man who won a $4.5 million verdict against Merck & Co. MRK.N over the withdrawn Vioxx painkiller urged the jury on Thursday to send a strong message to the drugmaker by awarding punitive damages. Resident offers altered trailer bridge plan The Morning Call - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:13:22 GMT With his plans to transform an old tractor-trailer body spanning Indian Creek into a covered bridge blown out of the water by Upper Milford Township's Zoning Hearing Board, resident John Cramsey hopes for township approval to turn it into a more conventional pedestrian bridge. Merck gets split ruling in Vioxx trial CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:03:00 GMT Merck & Co. was held liable Wednesday by a New Jersey jury in the heart attack of a 77-year-old man who took the painkiller Vioxx, but not in the one suffered by a 60-year-old plaintiff. Health Highlights: April 6, 2006 HealthDay via Yahoo! News - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:02:16 GMT Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Bolton Hints at Other Options for Iran The San Francisco Examiner - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:54:09 GMT WASHINGTON - The Bush administration is considering other diplomatic and economic options to deter Iran from developing nuclear weapons if diplomacy at the United Nations Security Council fails, U.N. Ambassador John Bolton said Thursday. Links: Lexus Lexus GS 300 (Comment on this)