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Big stink as Israel unleashes 'skunk' on protestorsThe Daily Star LebannonMonday 18th August 2008 The Palestinian protestors massed at the fence expected tear gas and rubber-coated bullets; what they got instead was a putrid yellow wind, Israel's newest weapon for breaking up Occupied West Bank demonstrations. The noxious mist, which Israeli police refer to as "skunk," was used for the first time earlier this month.
'Advisor' doesn't see Obama choosing any woman for VPLos Angeles TimesSunday 17th August 2008 Also: Karl Rove says same-sex marriage isn't as big this time; Oprah, stung by ratings dip, shuns spotlight at Obama acceptance. We knew Barack Obama would have trouble winning over Hillary Rodham Clinton loyalists in places like Columbus, Ohio, and Morgantown, W.Va., and the middle of Pennsylvania where, according to Obama, all those bitter, small-town gun owners live. But who would have ...
Social networking goes to the dogsThe Gadsden TimesMonday 18th August 2008 RICHMOND, Va. - Cici confesses on her Web page that she likes to greet everyone by licking their feet. Dolce admits to being a mamma's boy. And Jake and Tycho posted a video that chronicles their adventures of rolling around on their backs.
Gold Seeker Closing Report: Gold and Silver Gain About 2%GoldSeek.comMonday 18th August 2008 Gold rose nearly $20 to $804 and silver rose over $0.50 to $13.33 by late trade in Asia before both metals fell back off in London to see just slight gains at as low as $789.67 and $12.89, but they then rallied back higher in New York and ended back near their Asian highs with gains of 1.81% and 2.34%.
Security gates planned on 3 Idaho dams Posted on Aug. 18MissoulianMonday 18th August 2008 IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Bureau of Reclamation officials plan to install security gates by the end of this year on road crossings at three Idaho dams as a precaution against potential terrorist attacks.
Is GPS a high-tech crime-fighting tool or Big Brother?CNN.comMonday 18th August 2008 It's the stuff crime movies are made of: Determined police officers shadowing their suspect as he drives around town, watching and waiting for his next move, always careful not to lose him.
A Foothold For Renewable Power?CBS NewsMonday 18th August 2008 The politics and economics of energy are shifting as states create renewable-energy mandates and the federal government moves toward limiting carbon emissions, reports The Washington Post .
Sugarland Goes Old School with New CDGreat American CountryMonday 18th August 2008 Aug. 18, 2008 ? In the 121 years since Thomas Edison first announced the creation of a "talking machine," the recording industry has come a long, long way. Originally the entire record had to be made at once; there was a time when songs were recorded in converted factories or furniture stores, and bands sometimes had to start over if a nearby train made noise in the middle of the performance. ...
