Monthly Archives: August 2011
Behind East Africa’s famine
With the harshest drought in decades, millions of people in the Horn of Africa are now at risk. Tens of thousands in Somalia have lost their lives to starvation, disease, and violence.
Journalism and the politics of hunger
Reports of famine vary wildly in their impact. Sometimes images of emaciated children in relief camps provoke an outpouring of charitable giving. The music and entertainment industry rally round as concerts are
Beyond NATO’s Libyan redemption
While NATO probably will not want to replicate its Libya intervention anywhere else anytime soon, it appears that the alliance, with a little help from its friends, has prevailed in Libya, succeeding
Who funds Muslim-baiting in the US?
It has been just about a decade since Islamophobia exploded in this country. That was of moment that the World Trade Center and Pentagon were hit by al Qaeda terrorists. It existed
Indian activist ends hunger strike
Indian reform activist Anna Hazare has ended a 13-day hunger strike after parliament expressed non-binding support for parts of his anti-corruption plan. Hazare accepted a glass of coconut water and honey from
Survivor tells of mass killing
From inside a makeshift prison across the street from Muammar Gaddafi’s compound, Osama Mansour el-Hadi listened to the beginning of the end. It was Tuesday, and rebels had begun to overrun the
Libya fighters surge towards Gaddafi hometown
Libyan fighters are advancing towards Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte, and have come under fire from forces still loyal to the embattled Libyan leader, Al Jazeera’s correspondents reported. “The main military push
Libyan rebels in Tripoli’s central square
Euphoric Libyan rebels have moved into the centre of the capital, Tripoli, as Muammar Gaddafi’s defenders melted away and thousands of jubilant civilians rushed out of their homes to cheer the long
China’s $3.2 trillion headache
While the downgrade of Unites States government debt by Standard & Poor’s shocked global financial markets, China has more reason to worry than most: the bulk of its $3.2tn in official foreign
Gaddafi sons in custody; Senussi at large
The two eldest sons of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi are in rebel custody, but questions remain about the whereabouts of other senior Gaddafi officials, and whether the rebels will hand over
Fighting rages near Gaddafi’s compound
Heavy fighting and gun battles have broken out in areas of Tripoli after rebels gained control overnight of much of the Libyan capital. Clashes erupted on Monday after tanks left Bab Azaziya, Gaddafi’s compound in
Libyan fighting reaches streets of Tripoli
Sustained automatic gunfire and a series of explosions rang out in Tripoli overnight as rebels launched efforts to permanantly free the Libyan capital from Muammar Gaddafi’s grasp, according to reports from witnesses
Benefits of Using an IP Phone at Home
Submitted by voipexperts Wed, 20 Jul 2011 What is an IP phone? An IP phone is a piece of hardware that uses voice over IP technologies and a set of application to
Why should People use Internet Phones?
Submitted by voipexperts Wed, 20 Jul 2011 A what phone? An internet phone is similar to an ordinary phone, in the way that it looks and acts. However, unlike a traditional phone,
Are you a small business? Have you considered VoIP?
Submitted by voipexperts Fri, 22 Jul 2011 If you run a small business, then you are probably always on the lookout for ideas that will maximise efficiency and lower your costs. So
Do you have a landline phone and internet? Learn how to save money with VoIP!
Submitted by voipexperts Fri, 22 Jul 2011 Voice over IP (VoIP) was developed to provide anyone, anywhere with an internet connection with the ability to access voice communication. In most countries making
Dispel The Myths Of Franchises
Submitted by robertoms2003 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 In today’s world, franchises are the hit thing to making money. No matter where you go, rural parts of the country or developed and bustling
Capital Review Group Publishes White Papers on Tax Savings and Energy Efficiency Incentives Available to Business Owners, Builders and Designers
Submitted by Lucywo Wed, 27 Jul 2011 Phoenix, AZ – Phoenix-based consulting firm, Capital Review Group (CRG), has released a series of white papers designed to help educate business owners and accounting
The Importance Of Same Day Delivery For Your Company
Submitted by James Copper Thu, 28 Jul 2011 When your competitors are starting to offer same day service for their costumers, you know that you need to do the same if you
Franchising Your Business the Smart Way
Submitted by nicole f Thu, 28 Jul 2011 Reality check time: starting your own business is nothing special. There are hundreds of businesses started each day, whether they are online businesses, a
Online Auctions – Be Patient to Win
Submitted by Martin Boshoff Mon, 8 Aug 2011 An online auction is not the same as making a purchase from a store. The main difference is that you are not guaranteed the
Tips For Women In Business
Submitted by robertoms2003 Tue, 9 Aug 2011 Working in high places has become as common for women as for men in today’s society. There are more women than ever in the high
Top 10 books of the last decade
Submitted by Martyna Sroka Wed, 6 Jul 2011 Millions of books were published in the last decade but what were people reading? Here is a list of the top 10 books that
Are 3D televisions the future?
Submitted by Martyna Sroka Wed, 6 Jul 2011 As always with technology, there are the latest gadgets, the most up to date developments, and the must have latest piece of kit. This
Irving Arts Center to Hold Amazing Race Open Casting Call with CBS 11
Submitted by jotrizila Thu, 14 Jul 2011 CBS 11 will host an open casting call for THE AMAZING RACE Friday, July 15, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Irving Arts Center,
Military Families Get In Free To Genghis Khan: The Exhibition At Irving Arts Center
Thanks to the launching of the Blue Star Museums Program, all active duty military and up to five immediate family members may attend Genghis Khan: The Exhibition at the Irving Arts Center
Teacher From Longview Texas Wins First Conquer Your Fears Drawing: In Conjunction With Exhibition About Famous Conqueror: Genghis Khan
Submitted by jotrizila Tue, 26 Jul 2011 Genghis Khan’s only fears were dogs . . . and his mother. He warred across Asia, on the back of his tiny horse, armed with
Traditional IRA Investment
Submitted by kevinchirs@yahoo.com Wed, 1 Jun 2011 When you want to talk about retirement don’t forget to talk about the income factor too. Where will the money come from, how will you
