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Great Pike

One police officer has been praised for diving into a fast-flowing stretch of river to stop a man committing suicide. The police's name is Pike. Pike was commended for his bravery after jumping into the River Thames at Chertsey, Surrey, to save the member of the public from drowning.Pike said: "I was confident that I was a strong enough... Read more

believe China,believe Beijing.

All of us believe China,believe Beijing.Conservationists voiced their concerns Wednesday in New Delhi, where a Chinese delegation met with Indian officials seeking India's support for lifting the ban on farm raised tigers. India is home to as many as half the world's tigers. Read more

U.S. ambassador to Vietnam

The U.S. ambassador to Vietnam is calling on Vietnam to open up its single-party political system and release dissidents from jail. In an editorial sent to news organizations in Vietnam, Ambassador Michael Marine said there are an increasing number of people in prison or under detention whose only crime was the peaceful expression of their views. Read more

protection of Iraqi civilians

The International Committee of the Red Cross says it is alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation in Iraq and calls for better protection of Iraqi civilians from continuing violence. In a report issued Wednesday the Red Cross reports numerous instances of what it calls clear violations of international humanitarian law. Read more

Arkansas Buy Digital Video Flashlights

One Company announced that it has received its fourth order from the Arkansas State Police for an additional 45 DVM-500 In-Car Digital Rearview Mirror Systems. The State Police placed its initial order for 38 DVM-500 systems in June 2007. This was followed by re-orders for an additional 32 systems in July 2007 and 24 systems in August 2007. Read more

Beanfield Maligro War

The basic story has feel of an old western. Greedy land developer Ladd Devine whose ditzy trophy wife is Flossie leads the bad guys. Devine wants to build a golf course as part of a recreation center. The problem is, the land belongs to Mexican-Americans living in the neighboring town of Milagro, New Mexico.My character, Jerry G. Read more

The Dictator of Egypt

The Tyrant of Egypt "very short article" We are ruled,in Egypt, by a tyrant called Mubarak. He has imprisoned thousands of his opponents and tortured them. He is planning to make his son the next president of Egypt by force and oppression. Read more

The Islamic Dream

The Birds "short story"We were dreaming that we are a bird; in the colour of the sky; as big as no cage can contain it; swimming in a throne of clear white silky clouds. Drops of water gently touch his face before they fall down and change into rotten mud; inhabited by thousands... Read more

Soap Nuts (Soapnuts) â€“ The Environmental Detergent

Have you ever thought about all the chemicals that we pour down the drain daily? What impact do they have on our environment? What does this mean for our childrenâ€™s future? How can we minimize the harmful chemicals we use & save the environment at the same time? Soap Nuts are the answer.What are Soap Nuts?Soap Nuts are not... Read more

'Sometimes, youwonderif peace is worthwhile'

Leaning back in a chair in his office, Dr Walter T Gwenigale looks tired. Liberia's Health Minister was out late on Saturday. "The theatre," he explains. He doesn't mean that he had front-row seats at a kora concert or tickets to see something by the West African playwright Wole Soyinka, however. Read more

LADA Chief Describes Vision for Langkawi Geopark

At a luncheon hosted at Kilim Geoforest Park in late August by natural cosmetics manufacturer Paul Penders, the General Manager of Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) described his vision for the island following its designation earlier this year as a UNESCO Geopark.“Langkawi was the first Geopark in Malaysia as well as Southeast... Read more

No Holds Barred - And So It Begins....

I have been watching the news from Pakistan the last week or so with a growing sense of fear and trepidation. What does the news from there have to do with us here in Arnprior and McNab-Braeside and West Carleton? A lot - if the truth be known. The news from Poland and Germany in the late 1930s may not have seemed too important either to most of... Read more

No Holds Barred - Appearances (Best Column Ontario - 4th place)

No Holds Barred Appearances It would appear that too often we are concerned more with appearances than with substance.From businesses looking to get their name in the paper for free for every little good deed they do, to celebrities wanting to be “connected” to the latest cause. Read more

No Holds Barred - No Surprises

No Holds Barred No surprises here Last week 60 Minutes did a “breaking news” special on how former U.S. terrorism czar Richard Clarke is coming out publicly, saying Iraq had nothing to do with 9-11 and had no ties to Osama Bin Laden or any other “international” terrorists. . Read more

Clinton's $5,000 Baby Gift

Wow, I heard the report that Clinton wants to give $5,000 to every child born in America and that it would be saved for their college education. I had to take a double-take. I was amazed that a candidate for President of the United States, would offer to “buy” votes. Read more

Evidence of Betrayal

Keeping consistent with the betrayal of America, members of both political parties are doing it again! Names we know too well: Clinton and Bush. Names we've heard enough of to last us ten lifetimes! President Bush and President-elect Clinton are actively attempting to continue their assault on Americans as seen on the news recently. Mr. Read more

The Third World Debt Crisis:“The fault of the Developing Countries or “irresponsible lending” by the Western financial banking Institution?”

The Third World Debt Crisis: “The fault of the Developing Countries or “irresponsible lending” by the Western financial banking Institution?”1. IntroductionThe debt crisis and loan defaults have been a constant feature of the global economy, the present size of the world debt problem overwhelms the imagination. Read more

A Response To An Article On Net: The Mind Of A Child Molester

http://www.progressiveu. … d-molester Amanda, GOOD insightYes, each of us is different; different in background; different in how we would react; different in our views of right and wrong. Sadly, we are all human and as such we change what is and is not acceptable and then we judge the world through our own conclusions of such.For example,... Read more

Why Debate About Illegals' Rights?

An article in the USA Today, front page, on May 2, 2005, headline reads: States torn on illegals’ rights. The politicians of the United States and the States thereof are hired/elected to serve Americans not illegals! There should be no debate over illegals’ rights, their rights are clear: immediate deportation and if found to be... Read more

The Minimum Wage Joke

At one time in our nation the minimum wage most likely meant something, but it hasn’t for a long time. Currently it stands just under $6 hr. Using $6 hr. would equal $240 a week or $12,480 a year, about $1,040 a month. For a teenager living at home that’s an awesome wage. Read more