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Lessons from 2005

bloggers4labour.org     4 hrs ago   9 related          

I am enjoying the new satirical idea being put around by David Miliband's political enemies that he is planning to make Alan Milburn his Chancellor. I'd thought that the 'don't hire Alan Milburn if you want to win an election...                    

Wright's 2-run homer bails out Mets against Padres, 5-3

iht.com     1 hr ago   18 related          

David Wright hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning after the Mets bullpen blew another late lead for Johan Santana, lifting New York to a 5-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Santana, just 9-7 in his...                    

Another leader please

bloggers4labour.org     4 hrs ago   2 related          

The Economist's Bagehot column this week weighed in on the topic of Gordon Brown's leadership woes and David Miliband's apparent aspirations to his job:The political costs of deposing Gordon Brown so soon after Labour ditched...                    

Federer, Nadal learn matchups for Olympics opener

cnn.com     8 hrs ago   10 related          

BEIJING (AP) -- Top-ranked Roger Federer will play Russia's Dmitry Tursunov in the first round of the Beijing Olympics tennis tournament, while rival Rafael Nadal could face a difficult second-round matchup in the draw...                    

Ensberg's Long Ball Lifts Bisons Over Tribe 5-3

oursportscentral.com     3 hrs ago   2 related          

International League (IL) • Discuss this story on the International League message board... BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Third baseman Morgan Ensberg belted a two-run home run to left field in the fifth inning to lead Buffalo to a 5-3...                    

State Police to help Chicago police stem violence

chicagotribune.com     46 mins ago   5 related          

By CARLA K. JOHNSON | Associated Press Writer CHICAGO - After a noisy war of words between Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Mayor Richard Daley, state troopers have quietly started helping Chicago Police fight the city's violent crime....                    

Uganda: Last Professionals Standing!

allafrica.com     1 hr ago   1 related          

Posted to the web 7 August 2008 Carolyne Nakazibwe I am reading a book that has restored my faith in the Ugandan media. In fact, I think it would be quite safe to say, the last independent media is found right here, in this...                    

African Leaders Are True Chiefs

allafrica.com     1 hr ago   1 related          

Posted to the web 7 August 2008 Stephen Bwire The African political theatre sets the stage for farcical drama. On stage, we view the African chief in his entirety and absolute form. I imagine the lynching he would receive from...                    

Proposed cameras target highway reckless drivers

chicagotribune.com     2 hrs ago          

CHICAGO - Speeders on Illinois highways may be caught on camera if a new proposal gets through the Legislature. Governor Rod Blagojevich announced Thursday a plan to put speed enforcement cameras along interstate highways to...                    

Biya Likely to Join Me in Jail - Fru Ndi

allafrica.com     8 hrs ago          

Posted to the web 7 August 2008 Chris Mbunwe SDF Chairman, John Fru Ndi, has declared that if he is jailed come August 19, President Paul Biya will join him in jail. Fru Ndi made the statement while addressing SDF militants...                    

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