These projected medal tables are curiosities at best and easily misleading. But they serve as reminders that for every British Olympic hopeful throwing the kitchen sink at a medal, there are a dozen foreign athletes looking to defend titles, right prior Olympic wrongs or make their first mark on the world stage. The virtual medal [...]
Tue, January 31 2012 » views » No Comments
At last, someone has figured out a way to sponsor Santa’s approach to millons of childrens’ chimneys across the globe. the jolly old elf known as St. Nick has in the past appeared to shun commercial backing, with nary a promotional logo or entreaty to be found on his sleigh or reindeer trappings, but AT&T [...]
Mon, January 16 2012 » views » No Comments
AFP/Jerusalem Israel yesterday denied a diplomatic rift with Germany over the issue of settlement construction after a reportedly tense phone call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chancellor Angela Merkel. Merkel reportedly chastised Netanyahu during Friday’s call, telling him she had “absolutely no understanding” of Israel’s decision to approve new settlement construction. Israeli media said [...]
Thu, December 29 2011 » views » No Comments
COMMENTARY | the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been told to modify invasive pat-down methods with children after the April incident at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. According to USA Today, TSA officials gave a 6-year-old girl a thorough pat-down. the child was vacationing with her parents, Dr. Todd Drexel and his wife Selena. [...]
Mon, December 26 2011 » views » No Comments