Yearly Archives: 2006

This organization, Kiva.org, just came to our attention today. Here is a snip from their Web site: We let you loan to the working poor Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing … Continue reading →

Dreyfuss’ Version Baker To Bush: Game OverRobert DreyfussNovember 30, 2006 Today’s report that the blue-ribbon Iraq Study Group, led by former Secretary of State James Baker, will call for a pullback of American combat forces in Iraq is the beginning … Continue reading →

Not so much that it does happen, but rather that we let it happen. Millions of Travelers Rated for Terror PotentialAssessments Cannot Be Viewed or ChallengedBy MICHAEL J. SNIFFEN, AP WASHINGTON (Dec. 1) – Without their knowledge, millions of Americans … Continue reading →

Most retiring presidents go on the speaking tour, or become involved in international affairs. But Dick and George have something else in mind.

That war’s over — it’s time to get your tax rebateBy PURVA PATELCopyright 2006 Houston Chronicle It’s taken nearly a century, but the federal government has finally dropped part of a tax it initially levied on telephone customers to help … Continue reading →

By opposing war in all forms, we have more influence than we recognize. Anti-war movement deserves some credit – Some call it marginal, but organized push swayed world opinionTom HaydenSunday, November 26, 2006 Although rarely credited, the anti-war movement has … Continue reading →

Our Honor Began then abandoned three attempts to write about Iraq, or what’s left of it. Maybe I’ve hit a wall when it comes to the war, or maybe there’s nothing left to say. When I read all the reports … Continue reading →

Our question is, “How does (good ol’ boy) W define dramatic improvement?” “Some worry that a change of leadership in Iraq could create instability and make the situation worse. The situation could hardly get worse, for world security and for … Continue reading →

Experts Concerned as Ballot Problems PersistBy Ian Urbina and Christopher DrewDec 1, 2006, 08:02 After six years of technological research, more than $4 billion spent by Washington on new machinery and a widespread overhaul of the nation’s voting system, this … Continue reading →

NATO’s plan for continual warBy Alex CallinicosNov 30, 2006, 01:10 We live in an age of imperialism. The mess into which the US and Britain have got themselves in Iraq is unlikely to change this. Take the case of Nato—the … Continue reading →

Crab, Pine Nut and Gorgonzola Lasagna (25 March 2004) Now this is interesting !! As lasagna is the simplest pasta to make, this is a very good starting point for beginners. Thanks to Nick Peirano and Saveur magazine (March 2004) … Continue reading →

This article raises some burning issues for serious bloggers, and many other Internet entities. We’ll be following this case and other similar cases closely in the coming months. Threats To Internet Freedom All Too RealPublished on Thursday, November 30, 2006.Source: … Continue reading →