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Can Obama be a different US President with the Nobel Peace Prize?
Region: United States
US President Barack Obama deserves congratulations for being awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, the most prestigious prize in the world. Obama has responded to the award terming it a “call to action’. It mean... more
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Rio De Janeiro Wins Olympic 2016 Bid
Region: BrazilIt’s official, Rio De Janeiro beat out rivals Madrid, Tokyo and Chicago. The objectivity of the selection, kudos to the International Olympic Committee is truly commendable. It was certainly very difficul... more
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Is Facebook Good For US President Barack Obama?
Region: United States
YES and NO. Mr. Obama has used Facebook and other social media platforms to reach out to millions and advance his agenda. He is a social media magnet. At the time of writing this article, the Facebook group, Barack Obama ... more
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Just Another Joe Wilson to Love
Region: United StatesI love Joe Wilson. Again! Which sets me up here and now to make sure a critical distinction is made. Joe Wilson is not Joseph Wilson, the former ambassador whom I really do love for the devotion and fiery outrage h... more
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What Still Ails America
Region: United States9/09/09 What Still Ails America By Mary Lyon Okay, full disclosure, up top. Liberal here. Progressive. Especially about the mushrooming health care crisis in this country. I like the idea of a public option. I disl... more
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Cash For Clunkers: A Marker On The Road To Serfdom
Region: New YorkThe Obama administration's cash for clunkers program is another marker on the road to serfdom. We are indebted to Nobel Laureate Friedrich Hayek's insights into the baleful consequences of the welfare state i... more
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Obama: Climate Change Bill Will Create Millions of New Clean Energy Jobs
Region: District of ColumbiaYesterday, after a meeting with CEO’s from the nation’s most innovative energy companies, President Barack Obama told reporters that the global warming legislation passed by the House last week ... more
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Recent Foreclosures: Who Do They Affect?
Region: New York
The recent foreclosures in today's economic recession have deeply affected children and families. Through the loss of homes, they have affected children through changing their lives drastically. Through the emotional strug... more
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No Threat to Kill Obama in Turkey
Region: Turkey
Ankara, Turkey: A Turkish man was detained after receiving a hoax tip that he was plotting to kill President Barack Obama but he was released without any charge, the government sources told. The Police in Ankara d... more
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Op-Ed: Reason Returns to the White House
Region: United StatesLike it or not, knuckle-draggers: Science is back IN. As a life-long Catholic, I couldn’t be more delighted. I’m sure the airwaves and the cable channels will soon be wall-to-wall with conservatives and Rep... more
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