Archive for January, 2009
British PM speaks in Davos
CNN's Christiane Amanpour talks to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown about the global economic crisis and how to fix it. Original post: British PM speaks in Davos
UN Plea For Sri Lanka Civilians
The UN secretary general and the Red Cross are appealing for more time to allow the evacuation of those wounded in fighting in Sri Lanka.Read more: UN Plea For Sri Lanka Civilians
Travel with home comforts
Consider home-swapping for your next family vacation. Here's how to do it right. Credit:Travel with home comforts
Arson-Plagued Pennsylvania Town Burned Again
Four more deliberately set fires were reported in a southeastern Pennsylvania area plagued by arsons. See original here: Arson-Plagued Pennsylvania Town Burned Again
Break in Republican Policy
GOP governors urge swift passage of Obama’s $819 billion economic stimulus bill in congress, measure faces party opposition in U.S. Senate • GOP Boss’ Comeback Plan | Steele Biography See more here: Break in Republican Policy
How to travel ‘green’
How environmentally-aware are your travel habits? See for yourself with these five quick tips. How to travel 'green'
Maximize your flyer miles
Spending your frequent flyer miles right can make you a happier traveler. Here are four savvy suggestions. Here is the original post: Maximize your flyer miles
Vacation near President Obama
Vacationing in Washington, D.C., offers unique fun that's often free.. Excerpt from:Vacation near President Obama
Obamas to help D.C. restaurants?
Will President Obama and the first lady spark a renaissance for D.C.'s restaurants? Kate Bolduan reports. More here: Obamas to help D.C. restaurants?
Idaho house fire
iReporter Willie Nicholas captures Boise firefighters hard at work, at the scene of a house fire. More: Idaho house fire
UK warns workers against protectionism
Britain's Business Minister has said protectionist policy on employment would make the recession worse. Peter Mandelson's warning comes amid…UK warns workers against protectionism
Google Searches Return Bogus Warnings
Computer users doing Google searches during a nearly one-hour period Saturday were greeted with disturbing but erroneous messages that every site turned up in the results might be harmful. Go here to see the original: Google Searches Return Bogus Warnings
Mental health and money woes
The calls are pouring in to L.A. County mental health counselors as the financial crisis worsens. Kara Finnstrom reports. Excerpt from:Mental health and money woes
Gig Guide for 1/31-2/1
Obama casual dress a sign of the times? View original post here: Gig Guide for 1/31-2/1
Republican Governors Urge Congress to Pass Stimulus Bill
Most Republican governors have broken with their GOP colleagues in urging Congress to swiftly pass President Obama's economic stimulus plan.
Vote counting in Iraq elections
Vote counting begins after Iraq's provinicial elections have ended and the polls have closed. Here is the original post: Vote counting in Iraq elections
Iraq election will be critical
CNN's Arwa Damon reports on the Iraqi provincial elections. Read the original post: Iraq election will be critical
President Casual
Obama casual dress a sign of the times? Read more from the original source: President Casual
Purple Fingers Return
Iraqis take to the polls on Election Day The rest is here: Purple Fingers Return
Obama to Host Democrats, Republicans at White House Super Bowl Party
President Obama is set to host a group of Democratic and Republican lawmakers at a Super Bowl party Sunday at the White House.
Family’s 4th Generation at GM Could Be Its Last
Over seven decades and four generations, one family have together poured nearly 300 years into building Chevys, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, Pontiacs and Cadillacs. Until now. See the original post here: Family's 4th Generation at GM Could Be Its Last
Battle Lines Drawn?
Will Senate GOP hold rank on stimulus? Read more from the original source: Battle Lines Drawn?
Thousands March in Russia’s National Day of Protest
Thousands of opposition supporters marched in Moscow and the Russian far east port of Vladivostok on Saturday during a national day of protest over hardships caused by the global financial crisis. Here is the original post: Thousands March in Russia's National Day of Protest
Vacation without traveling
Learn how to enjoy a unique kind of vacation that lets you save cash, relieve stress and let go of your "electronic leashes." View original post here: Vacation without traveling
