| “We’re Broke, So Let’s Give Our Money to Foreigners” by Alan Caruba - The Rational Argumentator |
| Published: November 18, 2008, 3:33 pm |
| Tags: Economics, Politics, Africa, Barack Obama, Charity, Corruption, Debt, Deficit, Dictators, Education, Entrepreneurship, Foreign Aid, Global Poverty Act, Hillary Clinton, Middle East, Poverty, United Nations, War, William Easterly |
| nation on the continent of Africa, the distinguishing feature of Middle Eastern nations, and too many others. For decades the nations of the West have transferred billions of dollars to nations with no evidence of any progress. The Global Poverty Act proposes to work with what is possibly the most corrupt international institution in |
| On End of Empire… |
| Published: November 18, 2008, 3:20 pm |
| Tags: Politics And History |
| or so the toiling masses of Africa, Asia and the Americas believe. Obama’s genius is that he appeals to the well-heeled liberals in Western nations as much as the penniless peasants of impoverished nations, the teaming millions eking out a meagre existence. They are indignant and yet expectant and he fulfils their aspirations vicariously, |
| “Say it ain’t so Joe” by Sarah Palin |
| Published: November 18, 2008, 2:32 pm |
| Tags: Alaska, Book Deal For Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin, Say It Ain T So Joe, Wasilla |
| not knowing that Africa was a continent, dialogue with prankster DJ’s from Canada about shooting moose, she was under State investigation while running for one of the most power positions in the world, she didn’t know the duties of that very position, shouted out to 3rd graders during a national debate “that |
| Somali Ship Overtaken by Pirates - See the Live Piracy Map |
| Published: November 18, 2008, 3:00 am |
| Tags: Africa, Asia, Central America, General, South America, Travel News, Travel Tips, African Coast, Aircraft, Aircraft Carrier, Blog, Bureau, Carrier, Connie Motz, Crew, Crude, Enroute, Figures, Hijack, Hijacked, Hijackings, Imb, International, July, Kenya, Kuala Lumpur, Largest, Marit |
| vessels passing and the African coast annually and this brings the reported hijackings to a total of 83 incidents for this year. According to an earlier report, there were 41 hijackings as of July which means the figure has more than doubled in the past two and a half months. According to the IMB, the Sirius Star is the largest ship ever |
| Check For This: K’Naan |
| Published: November 18, 2008, 2:57 am |
| abroad when he was still in Africa, and it really helped adjust to his new life in New York, and eventually Toronto Canada. In Canada he began to pursue a musical career. He actually met Y’oussou N’Dour at a UN conference for refugees, and that connection led to an appearance on his 2001 album Building Bridges. This led to a deal and |
| Travel destinations Middle East an epic saga |
| Published: November 18, 2008, 2:41 am |
| Tags: Holidays, Destinations, Middle East, Travel |
| Asia and parts of North Africa. Destinations Middle East history dates back to ancient times and throughout its history and present times it has played a remarkable role in the field of world affairs. The Middle East is also the actual geographical origin of three of the most sacred religions that is Christianity, Islam and |
| James Bond tames Madagascar beasts |
| Published: November 17, 2008, 3:45 pm |
| Tags: Celebrity News, Madagascar Ratings, Quantum Of Solace, Role Models Ratings, Twilight, Weekend Box Office Ratings |
| Sony. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa which pulled in $35 million for Paramount (Dreamworks) was not king of the jungle. Universals Role Models brought up the rear in the top three films of this weekend. I wonder what would happen if the teen flick Twilight was put against the 007 release this |
| Celebrity Today Movie Report 11/17 |
| Published: November 17, 2008, 2:25 pm |
| Tags: Dvd, Movies, Music, Bolt, Bond, Box Office, New Releases, Twilight |
| movie, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, came in at #2 with just over $36 million at the box office. It came in at number one last weekend. We knew that Bond would do well, but it is even breaking records. It is the best opening for a Bond film, and it even blew away the opening weekend numbers for Casino Royale. The test will be what it does this |
| Coffee Shop Conversation |
| Published: November 17, 2008, 10:56 am |
| tour, or going to South Africa, seeing the world cup, and doing a little tour there” Boom! I was in. I’m a pretty good conversationalist, so usually I just need a toe in to get going. I new she was “in to me” because she was playing with her hair. Social AWARENESS! Anyways, I got her number (this was on Wednesday) |
| What to See this Weekend (11/21) |
| Published: November 17, 2008, 9:18 am |
| Tags: 2008 Cinema, American Cinema, Animated Films, What To See This Weekend, Trailers, Bolt, Quantum Of Solace, Special, Twilight |
| 2. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa 3. Role Models 4. High School Musical 3: Senior Year 5. The Changeling 6. Zack and Miri Make a Porno 7. Soul Men 8. The Secret Life of Bees 9. Sax V 10. The Haunting of Molly |
| Hello Crazy world!How Can I Help You Today?? |
| Published: November 17, 2008, 7:11 am |
| to build an orphanage in Africa. I plan on helping build a home for children who have never known one. I am attempting to break a Guinness World Record in the spring to raise money and awareness for the campaign. One person can make a difference. You don’t have to go to Africa but surely there is one thing you can do today to help make |
| 2009 FAME IDOLS Tour In South Africa |
| Published: November 17, 2008, 6:07 am |
| Tags: Upcoming Contests |
| The 2009 FAME IDOLS Tour schedule is now available. All athletes have to qualify at FAME IDOLS, whether PRO or Advanced. Eight pOrs will be selected from the FAME IDOLS to be part of their TV Series and those selected will be filming additional workouts and interviews etc at the October 2009 FAME Nationals weekend. There will [...] |
| Obama Presidential Travel: Honolulu to Chicago |
| Published: November 17, 2008, 4:13 am |
| Tags: Africa, Asia, Family, General, Travel News, Travel Tips, Usa, Barack, Barack Obama, Blog, California, Cambridge, Chicago, Connie Motz, Countries, D C, Destination, Eagle Rock, Harvad, Hawaii, Honolulu, Indonesia, Kenya, Kogelo, Law, Los Angeles, Manhattan, Mass, New York |
| The President-elect of the United States is none other than Barack Obama, seasoned world traveler. Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1961. He then lived in Indonesia for 4 years as a child, from 1967-1971. He and his family then returned to Hawaii where Obama spent his remaining childhood years. Obama went on to attend school in Eagle |
| Bond Off to Record-Breaking Start |
| Published: November 16, 2008, 11:58 pm |
| Tags: Movies |
| film, Madagscar: Escape 2 Africa, dropped a reasonable 43% to an estimated $36.1 million, upping its cume to $118 |
| Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa |
| Published: November 16, 2008, 3:22 pm |
| Tags: Madagascar Escape 2 Africa |
| go see Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa for some much needed comic relief. I wasn’t expecting anything particularly special, just really needed some laughs at this point in our stressful weekend. It served it’s purpose for what I wanted out of my movie going experience. The movie had some good, humorous moments and had a great message for |
