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James Anderson writes from Tampa: It was Mitt Romney’s night. He delivered his best scripted speech ever. His persona came into public view. He got through to two groups: the right, by sketching out what he would do during his first hundred days in the White House, and to the centre by talking about himself, his religious and political beliefs and his hopes and aspirations for the future. Romney even came up with some humour. He described what it was like to have five boys re-enacting a world war every evening. There were tears in his eyes and those of the audience when he related that his father had planted a red rose on his mother’s bedside table every morning. When it was not there, she went looking for him. He was dead. (more…)
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Did Calvin Harris Create Disco? In Your Dreams
August 31, 2012
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Freddie Matthews writes from London: Come on be serious now, Scottish born Adam Richard Wiles, or Calvin Harris, as he’s known in the music industry, absolutely did not create Disco. Anyone who suggests this should be shot down by the tight, white suited Disco gods in zebra skin platform shoes and hunted down like a dog by the king of 70s Disco cool, John Shaft.
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Mali Is The New Afghanistan. Why Ansar Dine Threatens To Carry Its Jihadi War Into Europe
August 31, 2012
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Ossie Makepeace writes from Mauritania: Is Mali the new Afghanistan? That’s the big question for US intelligence analysts as the CIA redraws the map of the West African state.
And the picture that emerges shows that more than half the country is now controlled by the Islamist army, Ansar Dine, that translates as Defenders of the Faith.
Does Anyone Actually Believe Only Murdoch’s Hacks Are Guilty Of Phone Tapping?
August 30, 2012
A nest of dubious practices
Does anyone really believe that only hacks from News Internationals tapped phones? It don’t work like that in the real world.
The Ego Returns. Robbie Williams Announces His Return To The UK
August 30, 2012
The big names are back just in time for you to part with your hard earned cash this Christmas. Does Robbie Williams do ‘any’ work between January and August?
Romney Gets The Republican Candidate’s Crown. But Will It Slip From His Head?
August 30, 2012
Mitt Romney’s wife’s support speech
The Republican Convention didn’t really reveal anything new. Mitt Romney still has a tough task of beating President Obama. Promises to be a dirty fight.
What’s The New Music In Britain This Week? There’s Plenty Of Madness With Muse.
August 30, 2012
Muse and Little Mix
In a week where you could almost pick up a guitar and imitate your granny in the bath to get into the UK Charts, what new music is the talk of the town?
FARC And ELN Are The Most Formidable Rebel Groups In Latin America. But Are We Now Witnessing Their Demise?
August 30, 2012
Farc and ELN
FARC and ELN, the main insurgent groups in Colombia, are beginning to talk peace. Do they mean it or are they gearing up for more action later?
Winning In Politics Is All About Losing: A Cynical Look At Elections In America
August 30, 2012
Let’s take a closer look at the presidential campaign in America. A win for politicians is usually a loss for the electorate. That’s how politics works.
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August 30, 2012
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Infographic: Palestinian homes demolished
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Free Syrian Army And Maher al Assad Civil War in Syria
August 30, 2012
Uprising in Syria this is the Free Syrian Army.
In Daraya this weekend reportedly were the worst attacks on civilians in Syria, perhaps 200 people have lost their lives. It brings me great sadness to say this war or civil war is not getting any better. The governments are doing there best to deal with the problems, the problem is like any other government there are people making the wrong decisions. If we actually took time to think of those we might hurt before any action is taken none of these things would ever happen. because of this a helicopter has now been shot down, perhaps by the Free Syrian army, who knows. On ground level there have been reports of families being gunned down whilst queuing up for bread, it really is a difficult time for people in Syria. The hopes for peace continue. The stark reality is innocent civilians are loosing there lives and the locals working for the government are doing there best to police all this carnage.
The Free Syrian Army tanks in Damascus.
Around The World the whole world is watching and wondering when all this is going to be resolved. The recent attacks in Daraya have brought the locals out to protect themselves and fight for family, friends and loved ones. It is perfectly understandable and justified but still the debate remains an open question. Is this civil war now or is it just war and what does this mean for the UN peace proposals?
The Marching Afghan Army.
The Free Syrian Army are a select few of elite members of the public who have raised up to defend and avenge. The violence continues as the weapons get handed out. Tanks are moving through the villages locals are seen riding on the back of tanks to get from A – B. Outside the country meanwhile people like Assad remain firm that something will be fixed and the UN feel optimistic.
Standing up against this type of oppression in such a passive way has meant this battle has gone on for far to long.
Historically Syria has had a difficult time and the dispute between Sunni’s and Muslims continues to fire discontent that goes way back.
The dissonance has been taught in schools to their children, they knew the odds and have prepared for this moment for quite some time. I am sure they have prayed for some sort of peaceful intervention and I hope the UN can come to some agreement about getting involved.
The casualties need some support and by the sound of it the government also needs some tips too., Maher al Assad, Syria The Free Syrian Army have had the worst week in 17 months of the troubles, the unrest has turned into organised revolt, the conditions there are not improving.
Laktar Brahimi shares about the Arab League to Bank Ki Moon.
Casualties are mounting up and now the government are starting to feel the force of the Free Syrian Army. Maher al Assad is seen at many press releases filmed getting into his car to escape the questioning from the public. War is never a pretty site and Peace from the UN is difficult especially when you consider the possibilities of this being civil war. Syria is about to make some very difficult decisions and the UN intervention with the Arab League’s new-found support should bring hope to this ever decreasing circle of discomfort.
Mustafa Amin writes from Tripoli, Lebanon: Is the bloodshed in Syria a civil war?
There is no Civil war in Syria. Reportedly people have been killed cued up outside bakery vans to buy there family bread. My hope is that all this in Daraya is actually not real and that none of this is actually happening but the facts are starting to stack up. This Free Syrian Army are going to grow and protect themselves but the problem is no one knows who to trust let alone themselves. The allegiance to Maher al Assad in Syria is strong and I am guessing that no one knows who to trust. The compassion for on goers watching war machines crash in beyond explanation. The debate between the unrest or uprising and the blaming of the government is not yet concrete evidence. The reports from the media are from both sides another example of liberalisation creating a full picture. A picture that although harrowing is actually quite confusing. As usual everyone outside the zone know less than those inside. Though we outside have the objectivity and distance to make our own rational decisions about the mess mounting in up in Damascus, Syria particularly now Daraya.
Allegedly the government began the violence but this has been going on for a long time and the treatment of all different types of people from all sorts of denominations have at one point been treated harshly over the past hundred years. The disputes have meant people are trapped, the people are in poverty and the one luxury they have is being interrupted by tanks and bombings. Eating and putting food on the table for families whilst living in homes surrounded by outside gunfire is difficult to understand. War whichever way you put it is a nasty thing and I hope some intervention happens soon that takes the people from where they want to be right now to be in a better place with a more prospective future.
Laktar Brahimi left flattered humbled and scared wants to help the Arab league to support the peace envoy. The Sunni’s have been defending themselves against the Muslims when you would think both these closely tied religions would work in harmony. It is not the first time these divisions in faith have existed, the troubles in Ireland were equally as baffling.
Daraya is a place where the destruction of war has shook the world the number of deaths and casualties will be in due process reported to the world. , Free Syrian Army, Maher al Assad, Syria Daraya a Sunni town find reportedly 200 bodies.
Damascus under attack as the Free Syrian Army decide war or civil war?
Daraya, Free Syrian Army, Maher al Assad, Syria Revenge attacks in Syria during Kofi Annan and the Infantry in Allepo try to gain control of Daraya.
The Free Syrian Army cannot yet be accountable for the numbers lost as the world looks to these people to do their best and make the right decisions to many lives have been lost and anger is bound to take place I just hope Maher al Assad can find an angle to quash anymore violence from his people. And as the UN hopes perhaps Turkey can give the dispute a peaceful agreement to end these feuds.
I am sure the world remains confident that the Syria Regime led by Maher Al Assad and the Arab League can come up with a solution for the people inside Syria who are suffering. Not forgetting all the innocent children who have no moral judgement of right and wrong in a world of distrust and unrest. Imagine not knowing who to trust, who to believe and who to say what to.
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- Inside Daraya – how a failed prisoner swap turned into a massacre (thetruthseeker.co.uk)
How Advertising Helped Jaguar Cars, Kylie Minogue, Lana Del Rey And The Rolling Stones
August 28, 2012
“So what’s the big deal about Lana Del Ray? Well, her album Born To Die has sold over 2 million copies worldwide since its release in January.” Via Stirring Trouble Internationally.
So first let’s take a look at “How Advertising Helped Jaguar Cars, Kylie Minogue, Lana Del Rey And The Rolling Stones“.
- 1. How Advertising Helped Jaguar Cars
Jaguar cars have a long history of elegant styling and sporting performance which makes it so popular, Advertising helped Jaguar establish a strong presence in the sports car market.
The additional publicity helped the company export its first cars to the United States. Lana Del Rey joined Jaguar to promote its brand new sports car.
They say things like “Visit the Jaguar UK site and download an eBrochure or book a test drive.
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey is pairing up with Jaguar to business insiders say to help them with the advertising campaigns, this is a big oppurtunity for both of them.
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The PC Views Of Democracy And Dictatorship
August 28, 2012
The PC Views Of Democracy And Dictatorship
This article is by Jim Bob from London: The PC views of democracy and dictatorship include methods of separating thought about belief with a distinct passion to follow. We have already learned so much from history what has happened when this goes wrong. There are things you can look out for in time to distinguish when this is not happening. In this article you will find a reasonable definition of democracy, you will also find some underlining methods already accepted in various countries. Now when things have gotten really bad or there has been some unusual uprising we can clearly see from our history how these people and communities have reacted to leaders during times of trouble or whoever else they think is responsible. These things are not always as clear as what it might seem, especially in areas of dictatorship.
