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US healthcare bill clears Senate test

Blind Turtle | November 22nd 2009

The US Senate narrowly votes to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul the country's healthcare. read more

Hearing for US army base 'gunman'

Blind Turtle | November 21st 2009

The psychiatrist charged over the Fort Hood army base massacre has his first court hearing - in the hospital where he is recovering. read more

lugus1

Couple Plead Guilty in 30-Year Espionage Conspiracy

Net News Publisher | November 21st 2009 by Terry

A former State Department official and his wife have pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from their roles in a 30-year conspiracy to provide classified U.S. national defense information to the Republic of Cuba. At a hearing before Judge Reggie read more

PETA: Grace

Ads of the World | November 20th 2009

Advertising Agency: Matter, Los Angeles, USA Directors: Dave Laden, Über Content Editorials: Patrick Griffin, Arcade Edit read more

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Peruvians Killed for Human Fat and Sold It to Cosmetics Firms

The OddBlog | November 20th 2009 by ManoDogs

Four Peruvians have been arrested for murder in which their victims' fat was sold to European cosmetics firms, while more suspects remain at-large. One murderer is thought to have made a 30-year... Read More... read more

Coife Odonto Dental Clinic: Smile

Ads of the World | November 20th 2009

Don't hide your smile. Advertising Agency: Prósper Comunicação, Vitória, Brazil Creative Director: André Duque Released: September 2009 read more

Tck Tck Tck: Sky

Ads of the World | November 20th 2009

What they do happens to us. The powers are the main cause of the changing climate. Let's demand a fair agreement in Copenhagen. Advertising Agency: Francisco Espinosa, Mar del Plata, Argentina Creative Director: Francisco Espinosa Art Director: Barri read more

The Flower Power: Illusion

Ads of the World | November 20th 2009

Look straight and see the flower power. Advertising Agency: Longplay 360, Brazil Creative Director: Fernando Luna Art Director: Eduardo Basque Copywriter: Marcel Petroff Illustrator: Wellington Augusto Published: November 2009 read more

Honda Crosstour: Instruments

Ads of the World | November 20th 2009

The first spot from the Honda Accord Crosstour campaign, "Instruments," relies on atypical, pronounced polygonal animation and rhythmic music to showcase the all-new Honda Accord Crosstour, a modern alternative to the SUV/CUV category. Noteworthy mus read more

Faber Castell permanent markers: Doll

Ads of the World | November 19th 2009

Advertising Agency: Unitas/RNL, Santiago, Chile Executive Creative Director: Pancho González Creative Director: Armando Macchi Art Director / Copywriter: Armando Macchi Retouchers: Gorila Estudio / Mata & Stranger Account Manager: Alexis Sfeir read more

Faber Castell permanent markers: Shoes

Ads of the World | November 19th 2009

Advertising Agency: Unitas/RNL, Santiago, Chile Executive Creative Director: Pancho González Creative Director: Armando Macchi Art Director / Copywriter: Armando Macchi Retouchers: Gorila Estudio / Mata & Stranger Account Manager: Alexis Sfeir read more

Amnesty International: Internet, 2

Ads of the World | November 19th 2009

Still there are countries that punish internet free expression. Join us, fight with us. Advertising Agency: Unitas/RNL, Santiago, Chile Executive Creative Director / Creative Director / Copywriter: Pancho González Art Director: Gonzalo Muñoz Accou read more

Amnesty International: Internet, 1

Ads of the World | November 19th 2009

Still there are countries that punish internet free expression. Join us, fight with us. Advertising Agency: Unitas/RNL, Santiago, Chile Executive Creative Director / Creative Director / Copywriter: Pancho González Art Director: Gonzalo Muñoz Accou read more

heaveho

Oprah Winfrey talk show ‘will end in 2011′

heave-ho.org | November 19th 2009

The influential Oprah Winfrey talk show is to end in 2011 after more than two decades on air, her production company says. Read more:  Oprah Winfrey talk show ‘will end in 2011′ read more

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Peru arrests ‘human fat killers’

heave-ho.org | November 19th 2009

Police in Peru arrest members of a gang accused of killing dozens of people to sell their fat for use in cosmetics. More:  Peru arrests ‘human fat killers’ read more

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America latina: En defensa de los procesos de cambio

Selvas blog | November 19th 2009 by Sudani

Ataques de los "socialistas", ofensiva de los "anti-extractvistas"Fernando Dorado-Tito PulsinelliLas revoluciones nacionalistas democráticas de América Latina están bajo fuego cruzado. Desde Shimon Peres a los sicarios rasos de read more

heaveho

‘Foiled shooting’ teenager bailed

heave-ho.org | November 19th 2009

A teenager in France suspected of planning to shoot his teachers is charged with attempted murder and released on bail. See original here:  ‘Foiled shooting’ teenager bailed read more

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Afghan President Hamid Karzai Sworn In To Second 5-Yyear Term

The Seferm Post | November 19th 2009 by Seferm Post

"We are trying our best to implement social, judicial and administrative reforms in our country," Karzai said. "Being a president is a heavy task and we will try our best to honestly fulfill this task in the future." read more

orsiko

Culinary Globetrotting! Classic Pickles, Homemade Masala and Ital…

Food Meditations | November 19th 2009 by Orsola

Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live. ~Jim Rohn(*) Arts & Life> Food Manhattan Pickle Emporium Still Has Juice I love pickles and this New York shop still make them... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we read more

Canada hears of Afghan 'torture'

Blind Turtle | November 18th 2009

A Canadian diplomat says many Afghan detainees captured by Canadian forces in 2006 and 2007 are likely to have been tortured. read more

Mardell's America

Blind Turtle | November 18th 2009

Why Brits get the 'toothy' parts in Hollywood read more

Reid unveils Senate health bill

Blind Turtle | November 18th 2009

US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid reveals legislation designed to overhaul US healthcare provision. read more

'Complacency' led to US sub crash

Blind Turtle | November 18th 2009

The crew of a submarine made 'dozens of errors' before a collision in the Gulf, according to a US Navy report. read more

California to ban power-hungry TVs

Blind Turtle | November 18th 2009

Energy-hungry televisions will soon be banned in California, in a landmark move by legislators to reduce energy consumption. read more

Court backs Battisti extradition

Blind Turtle | November 18th 2009

Brazil's Supreme Court approves the extradition of former left-wing militant Cesare Battisti to Italy. read more

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Court backs Battisti extradition

World News Zone | Latest Business News |Sports News | Techno… | November 18th 2009 by Jaydip

Brazil’s Supreme Court approves the extradition of former left-wing militant Cesare Battisti to Italy. Visit link: Court backs Battisti extradition read more

lugus1

Mexican Citizen Sentenced for Participation in Running a New York…

Net News Publisher | November 18th 2009 by Terry

Consuelo Carreto Valencia, a member of the Carreto family sex trafficking ring that operated between Mexico and Queens, N.Y., has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for benefitting financially from her participation in the organization, which tra read more

orsiko

When "First, Eat with Your Eyes" Cannot Apply.

Food Meditations | November 18th 2009 by Orsola

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. ~Winston Churchill(*) News Blindfolded diners dig in to benefit visually impaired Sightless... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs read more

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Startup of the Week: Joyent Scores Big!

Startup Essentials | November 17th 2009 by stewart townsend

Congrats Joyent team for the fantastic announcement today!!  Intel has just announced a strategic investment in Joyent. More on the Press Release. Joyent, both a long-time Sun Startup Essentials member and read more

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79 Year Old Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Travel with…

Net News Publisher | November 17th 2009 by Terry

Richard Hendryx, 79, of Morristown, Ariz., has been sentenced to two years in prison and lifetime supervised release to follow his prison term for travel with intent to engage in sex with minors. Hendryx was charged on May 6, 2008, with one count of read more