Politics, Economics, Religion and People
The weblog of the people, for the people. Discussing the issues that matter most. Plus some crazy humor thrown in here and there.
- Indonesian volcano's spiritual caretaker dies October 28, 2010By SLAMET RIYADI 2010-10-28T13:46:28Z MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia (AP) -- For 33 years, Maridjan spoke to Mount Merapi, appeasing its unpredictable spirits by throwing offerings of rice, clothes and chickens into the volcano's gaping crater.... […]By SLAMET RIYADI
- Safety officials advising flame-resistant costumes October 28, 2010By 2010-10-28T13:51:09Z WASHINGTON (AP) -- Government safety officials are trying to take the fear of injuries out of Halloween celebrations.... […]
- Injuries cut short Ohio pumpkin smash-and-slide October 28, 2010By 2010-10-28T13:41:36Z CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio (AP) -- Safety concerns cut short an annual pumpkin smash-and-slide staged by students at an Ohio high school.... […]
- Serious Obama defends his policies on "Daily Show" October 28, 2010WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama targeted young voters on Wednesday with a robust defense of his policies and promises in an appearance on the popular comedy program "The Daily Show." […]
- Gunmen fire on Japanese Consulate car October 28, 2010KARACHI, Pakistan, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Gunmen opened fire on a Japanese Consulate vehicle near Karachi, Pakistan, injuring at least two people, rescue officials said Thursday. […]
