Sunday, August 31, 2008

TV networks shifting toward hurricane

TV networks shifting toward hurricane


AP - Television networks rapidly shifted focus and personnel away from the Republican national convention to Gulf Coast communities in the path of Hurricane Gustav on Sunday, wondering how much of their political planning will be for naught.
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TV networks shifting toward hurricane

TV networks shifting toward hurricane


AP - Television networks rapidly shifted focus and personnel away from the Republican national convention to Gulf Coast communities in the path of Hurricane Gustav on Sunday, wondering how much of their political planning will be for naught.
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Dust storm causes some to leave Burning Man early

Dust storm causes some to leave Burning Man early


AP - A dust storm chased away some participants from the counterculture Burning Man festival before its traditional climax Saturday night on the northern Nevada desert, authorities said.
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Dust storm causes some to leave Burning Man early

Dust storm causes some to leave Burning Man early


AP - A dust storm chased away some participants from the counterculture Burning Man festival before its traditional climax Saturday night on the northern Nevada desert, authorities said.
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Dust storm causes some to leave Burning Man early

Dust storm causes some to leave Burning Man early


AP - A dust storm chased away some participants from the counterculture Burning Man festival before its traditional climax Saturday night on the northern Nevada desert, authorities said.
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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Tibetan exiles stage peace fast as Dalai Lama takes part in hospital

Tibetan exiles stage peace fast as Dalai Lama takes part in hospital


AFP - Tibetan exiles and supporters staged a symbolic 12-hour fast for peace in Tibet on Saturday as Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama joined in from his hospital bed.
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Cuban punk rocker fined for disobedience

Cuban punk rocker fined for disobedience


Reuters - A Cuban punk rocker whose songs have ridiculed the Cuban government was fined for public disorder on Friday after prosecutors reduced a more serious “social dangerousness” charge that could have sent him to prison for four years.
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Cuban punk rocker fined for disobedience

Cuban punk rocker fined for disobedience


Reuters - A Cuban punk rocker whose songs have ridiculed the Cuban government was fined for public disorder on Friday after prosecutors reduced a more serious “social dangerousness” charge that could have sent him to prison for four years.
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Friday, August 29, 2008

Victoria Beckham Tests Our Love With Pantsuits and Polar Bear Rugs

Victoria Beckham Tests Our Love With Pantsuits and Polar Bear Rugs


E! Online - We’ve probably mentioned a few times on this blog that we love Posh Spice. She’s fierce, sassy, has way adorable kids and usually we can get behind whatever crazy outfit she pulls out of her closet.
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Michael Jackson turns 50, shadow of a superstar

Michael Jackson turns 50, shadow of a superstar


Reuters - Singer Michael Jackson turned 50 on Friday, a shadow of the superstar once known as the “King of Pop” whose records thrilled millions before his bizarre personal life eclipsed his musical brilliance.
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