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• 2007 Failed States Index Released

  Published: June 18, 2007, 6:42 am

  Tags: Fund For Peace, Failed States, Dodgy Rankings

  most recent list of failed states. Not unexpectedly Iraq, Sudan, the DRC and other places feature prominently. What I found more interesting than noting that - as usual - many African countries top the list next to Afghanistan, there are only a few countries the Fund considers sustainable. Surprisingly many countries I would have expected to be

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• Christopher Walking the Appalachian Trail

  Published: June 28, 2007, 8:21 pm

  Tags: United States, Gregory Mountain Products

  “I was walking the trail with my dog Sally and a few friends, when one of them snapped this picture. It was a gorgeous day, although it was cold.” - Christopher Backpack brand: Gregory Mountain Products Backpack model and capacity: Arcadia, 3800 cu. in. The location where you took the picture: Appalachian Trail, North Georgia, U. S.

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• Blue States Lose: Vagina Face Rage

  Published: July 27, 2007, 2:20 pm

  Tags: Blue States Lose, Top

  Since the first caveman made the first wall-painting of greasy-haired loners trying to prove how different they were from other Neanderthals by getting together at ridiculous cave parties and wearing...

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• Getting to BlogHer by Train

  Published: July 26, 2007, 3:05 pm

  Tags: Blogher Conferences, Deeply Geeky, Green Amp Amp Eco Conscious, Travel, United States, Blogher, Blogher2007, Cherylcolan, Slowtraveling, Train, Travel, Videoblogging

  I loved greenlagirl's post about getting to BlogHer sans car because I attempted to minimize the environmental impact of my own trip by traveling by train. Apparently this saves 600 BTUs per passenger mile over air travel. It takes a lot longer, but it's pretty, relaxing, and fun. I'm a videoblogger, so I can show you what my trip was like. read

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• FOR A START, TACKLE THOSE ISRAELI SETTLEMENT AND THAT WALL

  Published: July 27, 2007, 5:25 pm

  Tags: Stephanie Koury, United States, Palestine, Europe, Israel, Middle East

  choice rests with the United States and the other Quartet members.Stephanie Koury, A former legal adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization and member of the Palestinian delegation to the International Court of Justice case on Israel's separation wall, is a Sir Joseph Hotung Research Fellow at the University of London focusing on the

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• Marvelous Companion, the Beauty of Living in a Community

  Published: July 2, 2007, 5:21 am

  Tags: Sean, States, Marvelous, Community, Communities, Book, Belong, Concerns, Formation, Religious

  in communities as he also states the needs of reconciliation and going back to the basic: Marcellin’s charism. In the book, Community of Faith, particularly on chapter two, the first word that struck me is “charismatic prayer.” This is in search for opportunities how to live a community that is alive in our Church today. It

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• The American Way Is it one of progression or digression?

  Published: July 29, 2007, 12:06 pm

  Tags: Thought, Technology, United States Government, Society, Personal

  The term The American way was once said with pride. Recently The American way seems to have digressed from a hardworking, self sufficient society to one which has grown lazy through its use and dependence on modern technology. The bicycle is an example where technology is being applied to serve societies desire to avoid unnecessary

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• United States ups Israeli defence aid to $30bn

  Published: July 30, 2007, 12:41 pm

  Tags: United States, Israeli Army, Israel

  understand the United States' desire to help moderate states which stand at a united front with the United States and Israel in the struggle against Iran,'' Mr Olmert told the start of his weekly cabinet meeting.A senior US defence official has said that Washington is readying a major arms package for Saudi Arabia with an eye to countering

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• USA: Missouri Teens Discuss Hijab

  Published: July 29, 2007, 3:38 pm

  Tags: Hijab, United States

  Muslim teens become cultural ambassadors via head scarves Annie Nelson (Columbia Tribune) … This easily identified style of Muslim dress [hijab] often puts girls in a position as cultural ambassadors for their religion in America. “If I've had a bad day, if I had a fight with my mom and I'm at the grocery store throwing things in the

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• Beeman: Culture and International Affairs; Dealing with Iran

  Published: July 29, 2007, 1:07 pm

  Tags: Iran, United States

  Found out today about a blog maintained by Will Beeman, Culture and International Affairs. Beeman teaches at the University of Minnesota where he is Chairperson of the Anthropology Department. My tipster noted that “His last article is vilified in rightist blogs.” Read “How to Talk with Iran” and judge for yourself. It

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• NYC Street Food: Halal Vendors Multiply and Prosper; “Hot Dogs are for Tourists”

  Published: July 28, 2007, 10:47 pm

  Tags: United States, Food

  Decline of the Dog Saki Knafo (NY Times) … Although the city doesn't collect statistics that distinguish between different types of street food, halal vendors generally agree that their ranks have swelled in the last five to eight years, prompting the obvious question: How did the halal platter become the city's new hot dog? The hot dog

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• Not Illegal??? Sicko Runs Pro-pedophile Web Sites; Discusses His Favorite “Hunting Grounds”

  Published: July 28, 2007, 7:00 pm

  Tags: Crime And Punishment, United States, Children

  The New York Times has thoughtfully provided pictures of this piece of human debris who runs web sites detailing where pedophiles can go to see or get the most “action”. He is currently living in Los Angeles, but may be coming to a town near yours soon. Seems that once people become aware of his “hobby” they tend to get

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• USA: Grandmother Grilled by Airport Security; “Do you know Osama bin Laden?”

  Published: July 26, 2007, 10:34 pm

  Tags: United States

  Hazardous Materials in Her Bag? TSA Warning Prompted by Mother Bringing Ice Packs on Cross-Country Flight (ABC News) An unsuspecting senior citizen from Long Island, N.Y. is behind one of the incidents that prompted the TSA to issue a bulletin last week about cases in which they suspect terrorists may have been probing airport security by trying

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• Bush's Real Agenda in Palestine

  Published: July 30, 2007, 4:34 pm

  Tags: Ramzy Baroud, United States, Palestine, George Bush, Israel

  Ramzy Baroud While Bush may be calling for peace conferences, the US policy of unequivocal bias towards Israel and attacking all that defend Arab and Palestinian rights is as firm as ever.The Hamas government crackdown on Mohamed Dahlan's corrupt security forces and affiliated gangs in the Gaza Strip in June appears to mark a turning point in the

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• Man Sells Over $4000 In Consoles He Never Had

  Published: July 31, 2007, 12:54 am

  Tags: Gamer Life, Auction Sites, Consoles, County Prosecutor, Ebay Sellers, Electronic Game, Game Rush, Game Systems, Grand Jury Report, Nintendo Wii, Pennsylvania Illinois, Playstation 3, Selling Systems, Sparks, Story States, Story Traces, Tabloids, Warren County Ohio

  publications. The story states that the individual known as Jeremy Sparks was indicted but unsure whether or not he had been arrested on charges yet. Whether it’s true or not, consumers need to be real careful when purchasing items online. I purchased many items from eBay and other auction sites over the years, but have really cut

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