Most powerful people in the world (2008)

"They are the most powerful people in the world. They command respect and obvious admiration from their supporters across the world. Above all that, they are a mirror reflection of the nations they belong to....

Kim Jong-il visits DPRK military unit

Kim Jong-Il is one of theworst dictators in the worldbut if he dies or is overthrown in a coup there could be chaosin a nation with nuclear weapons. "Kim inspected the command of KPA Unit 323 Saturday and also KPA...

Barak not heading for Gaza exit yet

No country would sit idly bywhile a neighboring countryfires rockets across the borderand kills civilians. Hamas is toblame for what the Gaza people are now suffering,." Day One of Operation Cast Lead was marked...

Military center tracking Santa's sleigh ride

Long live Santa!  As long as there are childrenthere will be a Santa Claus. For those who areolder Santa represents a spirit of giving and good will. " Who says Santa Claus doesn't exist? ...

New car gadget reads email out loud

The device is called iLane - it allows you to hear your emails while driving and respond without taking your eyes off the road and hands off the wheel.It works by reading your e-mails out loud as well as access your...

Army unveils new Stability Operations manual

www.Army.milWASHINGTON (TRADOC News Service, Oct. 6, 2008) - The commanding general of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, Gen. William S. Wallace, unveiled new Army doctrine today at the annual...

Chief speaks out on police racism

The slave trade might have been over but for minorities in the British police force things are not as it should be claims a top minority police chief Constable MIke Fuller of Kent police force.Ethnic minority police have to work harder than their white colleagues to succeed,...

Why is a U.S. Army brigade being assigned to the "Homeland"? by Glenn Greenwald

Recently, the Army Times announced a combat brigade is being given a permanent dedicated assignment inside the United States. This would seem to be a violation of Posse Comitatus."Several bloggers today have pointed to this obviously disturbing article from Army Times, which...

Source: Bush considering 8,000 troop cuts in Iraq

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The top U.S. general in Iraq is recommending nearly 8,000 troop cuts in Iraq because of the improving situation there, a source close to the process has told CNN. ...

Troops penetrate Moro rebels' camp

A Correction to my story yesterday, of which was a problem of my bad understanding of Tagalog, sorry that I reported incorrectly about MILF surrender. I have since deleted the story has it has no value on the facts of this Filipino struggle. . "ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Government...

Alcohol A Problem For Stressed Returning Soldiers

The issue of how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been affecting the soldiers that fight in them, has been an issue since the wars were started in 2001. The article below states that "National Guard and Reserve...

Beware: False Flag Terror Attack

"EVIDENCE FOR A NEOCON PLAN FOR FALSE FLAG TERRORISM AT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN DENVER, AUGUST 25-28, 2008 by Judith H. Young, Ph.D. On June 24, 2008 on the Alex Jones Show, a nationally syndicated news/talk program that also has a huge Internet audience,...

Worlds first Moving skyscraper

"Construction of the world's first moving building, a 80-storey tower with revolving floors which give it an ever-shifting shape, is due to begin. The Dynamic Tower, which will be built in Dubai, will feature 80...

Why the military keep this ageing dictator in power

" President Mugabe has not acted alone in bringing Zimbabwe to its knees. He has a band of willing accomplices, many of whom fought alongside him in the guerrilla war against white rule and have benefited enormously...

Japanese firm makes robot girlfriend for lonely men

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorApparently the lonely have a girlfriend and it is battery operated, much like battery operated boyfriends for the lonely gal.   Friday nights will now be dinner...

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