Money Throws Democracy Overboard UCIMC | by Michael Winship and Bill Moyers | Watching what’s happening to our democracy is like watching the cruise ship Costa Concordia founder and sink slowly into the sea off the coast of Italy, as the passengers, shorn of life vests, scramble for safety as best they can, while the captain trips and ...
Contrast President Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney The Examiner | Since the breaking of the news that the economy added 257,000 new private-sector jobs Governor Mitt Romney has been rapaciously seeking ways to o transform the positive news about the economic recovery into something that is extremely negative and will benefit him politically. | Meanwhile th...
Construction work on Azalea Drive in New Port Richey nears completion Tampabay.com | In Print: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | NEW PORT RICHEY | Azalea drive work nearing completion | The end is in sight for the construction work on Azalea Drive. City officials say they finally have the state permit in hand to finish the sewer const...
IMO cites positive gov’t steps on seafarer training Malaya BY GENIVI FACTAO | The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has lauded what it calls significant steps being taken by the Philippine government to address concerns of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) about Filipino seafarers’ educati...
Soldier-engineers from seven countries join hands for civil work Malaya BY VICTOR REYES --> | Soldier-engineers from seven countries, including the United States, will construct and renovate school buildings and a health center in the Samar provinces under an endeavor dubbed Pacific Partnership 2012. | AFP spokesman Col....
PNG not a dumping ground for cheap transport - Awesa Papua New Guinea Post | By TODAGIA KELOLA | PAPUA New Guinea won't be used as a dumping ground for cheap sea, land and air transport which has compromised the safety of our citizens and is a major problem if not controlled. | And there are plans to impose heavy tax on the...
Noroviruses: 6 tips for a healthy cruise The Examiner | Norovirus is just a scary way to say “stomach flu.” Cruise passengers may be a bit more susceptible to such viruses given the constant and close proximity to others. ...
Monrovia Projected for Record Growth in Africa Journal of Commerce APM Terminals port privatization project ahead of schedule | Monrovia, Liberia – In a world where slow growth is the norm for many countries, the International Monetary Fund ...
Auckland counts down to royal visit Scoop Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 10:00 am | Press Release: Cunard Line | February 15 2012 | Auckland counts down to royal visit | Cunard’s newest luxury cruise liner, Queen Elizabeth will cast the royal spotlight on Auckland when she sails into th...
Shipping lines withdraw Chennai Trade Recovery The Hindu Beginning Wednesday, major shipping lines and feeder operators have decided to withdraw the Chennai Trade Recovery (CTR) levied on the Exim trade at the Chennai Port, according to port users. | An announcement to this effect was made by the represent...
Commodities markets summary Sydney Morning Herald | AAP | A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: | ENERGY | Oil prices rose after Greece took a key step away from a default on its huge debt that could hurt Europe's economy and cut demand for oil. Advertisement: Story continues bel...
Money Throws Democracy Overboard UCIMC | by Michael Winship and Bill Moyers | Watching what’s happening to our democracy is like watching the cruise ship Costa Concordia founder and sink slowly into the sea off the coast of Italy, as the passengers, shorn of life vests, scramble for safety as best they can, while the captain trips and falls conveniently into a waiting life boat. | We ...
South Sudan accuses Sudan of breaking peace pact Palm Beach Post | JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan on Tuesday accused its northern neighbor Sudan of bombing a border town, violating a non-aggression agreement between the two nations just hours after it was signed. | South Sudanese military officials said Sudan launched an attack early Saturday on the disputed town of Jau. Military spokesman Col. Philip Agu...
