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Smoking ban: The economics behind it, and more!
"India has imposed a new ban on smoking in public places from October 2, 2008, the 139th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Four years ago too, one such 'ban' was 'imposed.' However, it was royally ignored and people continued to puff away in restaurants, clubs, bars, you...
Special Prosecutor Named in Attorney Firings Case
Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey appointed a special prosecutor to if criminal charges are called for in the firing of nine U.S. attorneys in 2006."The move came as the Justice Department released a report by its inspector general severely criticizing the process that led... A More Perfect Union: The Creation of the U.S. Constitution
Today, Wednesday, the 17th day of September 2008, marks the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution for the United States of America by the nation's founders, and with the hope of forming a more perfect... Obama Grant to Aide under Investigation
"A $100,000 grant that then-Illinois State Senator Barack Obama awarded in 2001 to a group headed by a one-time campaign volunteer is under investigation by the Illinois attorney general. The Chicago... Federal Court Rules Against Federal Subversion of State Medical Marijuana Laws
"Federal Court Rules Against Federal Subversion of State Medical Marijuana Laws by ACLU Blog of Rights (03 Sept, 2008) The court battles over medical marijuana and state versus federal laws continues For the first time, a court has recognized that a concerted effort...Japan party set to choose new PM
Japan is set to elect a new Prime Minister. The outspoken former foreign minister Taro Aso is most likely to take over the reins from Yasuo Fukuda, who suddenly quit this month leaving a policy vacuum as the economy... Ahmadinejad: 'American empire' nearing its end
"(CNN) -- In a blistering speech before the United Nations General Assembly, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad blamed "a few bullying powers" for creating the world's problems and said the "American empire in the world is reaching the end of its road." ... Turf war rocks Sikh temple
"At least two groups of Filipino-Indians are battling for control over the richest, oldest and largest congregation of Punjabis here, the Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple in Paco, Manila. A ranking member has been killed in the turf war for supremacy in the predominantly...US command change in Iraq
Iraq gets a new top dog today as the commander of US forces in Iraq, General David Petraeus, hands over control of American military operations to General Raymond Odierno. Petraeus becomes the new chief of...Financial Weapons Of Mass Destruction
"Financial Weapons Of Mass Destruction photo credit: laffy4k New York Times called the possibility of an AIG liquidation “as close to an extinction-level event as the financial markets have seen since the Great Depression.” We keep hearing that the current... Audacity of Cowardice, Hopelessness: Why Does Much of America Avoid the Tough...
"Audacity of Cowardice, Hopelessness: Why Does Much of America Avoid the Tough Tasks? Just a few short months ago, many Americans including current Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, said the “surge” in Iraq would not work. He was against... CFL Legend Ron Lancaster Dead at 69
Legendary CFL quarterback Ron Lancaster has died. The Pennsylvania-born Lancaster, known as "The Little General", was a high standout in the US but was ignored by the NFL because he stood only 5'5". He eventually joined the Ottawa Roughriders in 1960 and worked in some... Hillary Clinton Pulls Out of Rally as Sarah Palin Scheduled to Speak
They did well on Saturday Night Live, so why not the Pro-Israel Anti-Iran Rally? Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines called the move for Governor Palin to be at the event as Partisan. But according to... US military chief arrives in Pakistan on unannounced visit
Amidst the growing tension between US led NATO forces and Pakistan Army over the incursion into Park territory, US military Chief has landed in Pakistan capital Islamabad. He is expected to iron out differences... General Petraeus on victory definition in Iraq
The notion of US "victory" in Iraq has frequently been tossed around during the electoral campaign with McCain telling Couric in July "We Will Come Home In Victory" and Obama answering the question by Stephanopoulos...
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