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5 Killed In Syria Protests
5 Killed In Syria Protests The Washington Post reports: BEIRUT — Syrian security forces launched a harsh crackdown Friday on protesters calling for political freedoms, killing at least five people and marking the gravest unrest in years in one of the most repressive states in the …
Japan to Restore Plant Power
Plant Power Close To Restoration BBC News reports: Workers are close to restoring power at a quake-stricken Japanese nuclear power plant, officials say. Engineers are expected to connect a new power line to four of the six reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, north of Tokyo, by …
Tripoli Erasing Signs Of Revolt
Tripoli Erasing Signs Of Revolt The Washington Post reports: TRIPOLI, Libya — In the streets and alleyways of this cowed and fearful city, the lingering traces of a crushed revolution are fading fast. At one junction, the charred remains of tires burned by demonstrators are …
Two US Nuclear Plants In Quake Zones
Two US Reactors In Quake Zones The Wall Street Journal reports: Dozens of nuclear reactors operate in earthquake-prone regions around the world, including at least 14 in high-hazard areas, a Wall Street Journal analysis shows. Most of those plants are in just two places: Japan and …
.XXX Domain Approved For Use By ICANN
.xxx Domain Approved For Use The Washington Post reports: The label XXX is usually plastered on adult magazines, naughty DVDs and signs for strip clubs. This year, XXX will have a new home, as a Web domain on your computer’s address bar. Think www.porn.xxx, www.naked.xxx or …
US and Chile Sign Nuclear Technology Deal
US and Chile Sign Nuclear Deal BBC News reports: The United States has signed a long-awaited nuclear accord with Chile despite growing misgivings about the safety of nuclear power in Chile. The Chilean Government has stressed the deal was about training nuclear engineers and not …
Rudy: Birtherism A Waste Of Time
Rudy: Birtherism A Waste Of Time Politico reports: MANCHESTER, N.H. — A day after Donald Trump raised questions about President Barack Obama’s citizenship, Rudy Giuliani on Friday swatted down the "birthers" as a waste of time, saying it's "clear" the president was born in America. …
Obama: No Ground Troops In Libya
Obama: No Ground Troops In Libya img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-74253" title="obama-thinking" src="/files/wxrimport/2011-03/obama-thinking.jpg" alt="" width="205" height="105" />Majority Of Americans Now Support Gay Marriage
Majority Of Americans Support Gay Marriage Talking Points Memo reports: In another sign of Americans' rapidly changing attitudes toward gay rights, a new ABC News/ Washington Post survey released today finds that, for the first time in a decade of polling, a majority of Americans …
Despite Pledge Of Ceasefire, Qaddafi Still On The Attack
Qaddafi Forces On The Attack The Wall Street Journal reports: Libya's foreign minister Friday said the country will abide by the United Nations Security Council resolution calling for military action against Col. Moammar Gadhafi's forces and will implement an immediate cease-fire, …
Japan Radiation Trace Reaches California Coast
Japanese Radiation Trace Reaches CA The New York Daily News reports: LOS ANGELES - Trace amounts of radiation from Japan 's nuclear crisis have reportedly reached California - but they're nowhere near hazardous levels. "(They're) about a billion times beneath levels that …
The Prowl: Return of the Pizza Maker
A few months back, I had a one-night stand with a pizza maker. After a great date, he stood me up twice and I never heard from him again... until this week. For those of you keeping track at home (and it's perfectly reasonable if you're not), my first column for Frum Forum detailed what was …The Fat Diaries: Confessions of a Movie Snack Smuggler
A new mandate forcing movie theaters to share the calorie contents of their foods has concession stands worried they will lose more business. They lost mine years ago. Hope you all had a great St. Patrick’s Day. Mine was lamer than usual in that I was out of beer and forgot to buy something …The Adjustment Bureau: Free Will Takes a Backseat
Matt Damon's new thriller The Adjustment Bureau , presents a world where what seems like chance is all part of the (master) plan. A cute girl (or guy) willingly gives you their phone number or email at the club on Friday night. Then you call them the next week and they hang up on you; then they …"There Are No Ex-Green Berets"
The use of a green beret, as a piece of headgear for elite special forces, dates back to WWII and the French Underground. I was recently asked: Which is "proper" or preferred by these men when referring to them, "Green Beret" or "Special Forces"? It is a very insightful question, and …