Day Camps News
- Christians Flee Iraqi City Of Mosul Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 6:14AM Baghdad - Cars and trucks loaded with suitcases, mattresses and passengers cradling baskets stuffed with clothes lined up at checkpoints Monday to flee Mosul,
- Zambia: Shoot to Kill, Mateyo Directs Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 5:53AMInspector-General of Police, Ephraim Mateyo has directed police officers countrywide to shoot and kill dangerous armed criminals because the law allows them to do so.
- Ugandan refugees need more government help Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 5:18AMAfrica news round-up: Concerns over disabled refugees, calls for LRA peace deadline and slow progress in cutting adult literacy rates
- Four Bosnian Serbs Arrested Over 1992 Cliff Massacre Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 5:17AMSARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AFP)--Four Bosnian Serbs were arrested after being indicted of taking part in the 1992 execution of more than 200 people in northwestern Bosnia, the court of Bosnia-Herzegovina said Tuesday.
- Duck Season Opener: A Special Place On Stoney Lake, Minn. Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 9:48PMNEW LONDON, Minn. — Roger Strand slipped out of his sleeping bag in the darkness Saturday, dressed and loaded the woodstove with logs, kindling another duck hunting season.
- Only On 4: Taylor Allderdice Student Takes Arctic Adventure Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 7:10PMSean Broderick had never been out of the country, or on an airplane for that matter, but a brilliantly written essay and an impressive interview with the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, won him a spot in the middle of a Canadian arctic adventure.
- Shaw returns to coaching for Athletes In Action tour Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 4:13AMMANITOWOC Brian Shaw is heading back to the bench.
- In Brief Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 3:56AMMinister of Public Health and Population Abdul Karim Rasi has said that Yemen suffers from eye diseases, affirming 20.000 Yemenis go blind a year. Rasi said that blindness is one of epidemics in the country at 1% among population and that the Trachoma disease is still spread.
- Business Profile Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 3:37AMMeet Pat Wills... Age: 41 Job: Owner of Frozen Ropes Wyoming Valley Family: Wife, Carol; three children Residence: Mountaintop Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from King’s College
- Three battle for Cavs final roster spot Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 3:37AMINDEPENDENCE — They are end-of-the-roster guys who will rarely see the light of day in a regular-season game.
- After nearly a month, intermediate schools resume football season Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 3:34AMIf the high school football coaches start complaining about the one or two games that Hurricane Ike wiped off their respective schedules, they’ll get no sympathy from the PISD intermediate school football coaches.
- Botswana: Masisi, Muzila Supporters Brace for Re-Count Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 3:32AMBotswana Democratic Party (BDP) faithful are expected to square up in a bare knuckled fight in the Francistown West constituency as the party has ordered a re-count of the August 30 Bulela Ditswe ballots.
- Week-long Dussehra festival commences in Kullu Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 6:25AMKullu, Oct 11 : The week-long Dussehra festival commenced at Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, attracting hordes of foreign tourists. The annual festival begins in the valley on the tenth day of the moon rising or Vijay Dashmi and signifies victory of good over evil.
- The Fergus Falls Daily Journal Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 6:16AMThe Monday evening auction, from February through November, is a long-standing tradition at the Elizabeth Community Center. The organizer for close to 20 years is Dale Zempel, assisted by his wife, Deb.
- With Spotlight on Pirates, Somalis on Land Waste Away in the Shadows Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 6:06AMWhile the audacity of a band of Somali pirates who recently hijacked a ship has grabbed the world?s attention, the suffering of millions of Somalis seems to go unnoticed.
- With Spotlight on Pirates, Somalis on Land Waste Away in the Shadows Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 5:15AMWhile the audacity of a band of Somali pirates who recently hijacked a ship has grabbed the worlds attention, the suffering of millions of Somalis seems to go unnoticed.
- Campaign heats up over economic woes Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 4:27AMCHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- On a day of fresh economic turmoil, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama accused Republican John McCain on Friday of trying to divide Americans and McCain said Obama was dodging legitimate issues.
- In shadow, Somalia wastes away Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 4:18AMJust step into a feeding center here, and the sense of hopelessness is overwhelming. Dozens of women sit with listless babies in their laps...
- Obituary: Major General Janaka Perera Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 6:19PMObituary: Sri Lankan soldier who played key role in suppression of Tamil Tigers
- Jabs, but no knockout in Nashville Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 6:14PMWASHINGTON: Less than two weeks after their first debate on Sept. 26, America is a different, more unsettled place. And by Inauguration Day in January it may well be an even more anxious place.
- Worst Flooding in 50 Years Causes Havoc in Northeastern India, ADRA Responds Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 5:57PM Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International Silver Spring, Maryland-—In the northeastern state of Bihar, India, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is continuing to provide emergency food aid for displaced survivors after heavy ...
- Mentally ill teen allegedly raped at camp Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 5:36PMA Pietermaritzburg family is battling to come to terms with the alleged rape of their 18-year-old mentally ill daughter at a camp during the July holidays this year, and say they can’t get anyone to answer for how it was allowed to happen.
- Justice for Yemini Sheik Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 8:50AMThis time is different for Yemini Sheik Mohammed Ali Hassan Al-Moayad and his assistant Mohammed Mohsen Yahya Zayed. On October 2, the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously reversed their unjustifiable convictions. More on that below.
- World Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 11:44AMAllied and Afghan security forces have killed 59 Taliban militants in fighting since the weekend, a US spokesman said Tuesday.
- Jain Center of Southern California Concludes Eleven-Day Community Event With Grand Closing Ceremony Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 11:41AM The Jain Center of Southern California today announces its conclusion of the eleven-day cultural and spiritual event for the inauguration of their brand new Derasar and Aradhana Hall with a closing ceremony held at the JCSC.
- Tailgating in Knoxville Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 11:26AMVol fans are among the friendliest, most knowledgeable football fans in the Southeastern Conference. And on game-day weekends, they like to have a good time.
- Tourism riches at bloody war sites Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 11:15AMThe 1975 photograph of the last Marine helicopter lifting off the rooftop of the American Embassy in Saigon, a long line of luckless Vietnamese evacuees stranded below, created an indelible portrait of human desperation.Those left behind had been soldiers in the defeated Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), or friends of the U.S. government. They anticipated dreadful consequences at the hands ...
- Go back in time at Red River Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 11:06AMEach year in October, time seems to have gone in reverse along the banks of the Red River as people gather for the annual Primitive Camp Meeting and Rendezvous at the Red River Meeting House.
- Guilt Judo Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 1:36PMChildren and grandchildren of survivors are getting pinned by blame -- for not putting the Shoah above everything else.
- Manual sheds light on Gitmo detainee treatment Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 1:29PMDetainees were denied Red Cross visits and mail, had criticism of the U.S. leaders censored from their letters and were isolated without Korans, a once-secret prison camps manual reveals.
- So close to home... Yet so far Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 1:29PMForty years later, dozens of Cuban day laborers have grown old in what they thought would be temporary residence in this U.S.-controlled corner of Cuba.
- Bailout bill moves to House Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 1:22PMU.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra likes the majority of changes in the bailout proposal the House will vote on Friday but he’s stopping short of saying he’ll support the plan the U.S. Senate approved Wednesday until he can see what has been added.
- Nokia 5800 touchscreen phone lets you play Flash videos Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 1:11PM Powered by Symbian S60 5th edition, the new Nokia 5800 will offer a range of features attractive to youth and gadget fans alike.
- Reader Commentaries: Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 12:56PMRiya Bhattachargjee’s Sept. 25 article “Anti-Israel Graffiti Found Near Campus” is poor journalism. The title is fine, but the article leads with an erroneous use of the term “anti-Semitism,” which then serves as a justification for the outrage of Birgeneau and various Zionist student organizations.
- Maltese lessons from Darfur Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 12:50PMOne might argue that it takes some cheek to try and equate Malta with Darfur. I have no intention of sacrificing my credibility by attempting to do so.
- Bihar celebrates Eid Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 12:45PMPatna, Oct 2 : The people of Bihar today celebrated the festival of Id-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramzan.
- Europe and US address terror training camps Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 4:59PMThe interior ministers of several European nations are meeting with US representatives in Bonn to discuss closer cooperation to fight extremism.
- Whistler ‘best place to have a camp’: Sedin Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 4:34PMWhistler – The Vancouver Canucks can sure draw a crowd.
- Greater co-operation urged in global fight against terrorism Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 4:19PMBONN, Germany: The US and interior ministers from six European countries have called for greater co-operation to combat international terrorism.
- Paul Newman dies of cancer at age 83 Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 3:56PMPaul Newman’s blue eyes were the color of money.
- Colorado Goldfields, Inc. Announces Milestone 50 Foot Mogul Intercept Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 7:00AM LAKEWOOD, Colo.----Colorado Goldfields Inc. announces that this season’s drilling program has encountered yet another substantial mineralization intercept.
- News Brief Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 6:32AMA senior Bajrang Dal leader in Karnataka, Mahendra Kumar, has been arrested in connection with the widespread attack on Christian churches and prayer halls, police officials and the Indian Catholic Bishops Conference in India have announced.
- Referral hospital gears up to meet rush of patients Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 5:55AMWith the grim flood situation in coastal Orissa, the S C B Medical College and hospital here has gone on a drive to collect gastro-enteritis and anti-venom medicines to cope with possible rush of patients after the water level came down.
- Nigeria: Bakassi - Returnees Protest Ejection From Camp Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 4:52AMBakassi returnees yesterday invaded Akwa Ibom State Government House to protest a surprise directive purportedly issued by the state government for their ejection from their camp without any alternative arrangement for their accommodation and other needs.
- Sunday North Bulletin Board Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 11:38PMButler -- Activities for the annual Alameda Fall Fest include a fishing tournament, car cruise, pony rides, concession stands, petting zoo, inflatable jump toys and more ...
- Arts notes Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 11:27PMASHEVILLE – Ann Vasilik has formed the Fine Arts Ridicule and Thespian Society to present a stage show of humor about art and artists. The show is a fast-moving series of skits, jokes, spoofs and stories reported as news by the TV broadcast station WART.
- Lashkar behind Delhi bombers: Police 21 Sep 2008, 0942 hrs IST, Rahul Tripathi,TNN Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 11:26PMNEW DELHI: Delhi Police claimed on Saturday that it had unravelled the entire plot behind the September 13 blasts, which were carried out by a team of 13, nine of whom are on the run.
- Big South Fork part of federal project to examine, evaluate rock shelters Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 11:06PMJAMESTOWN, Tenn. - The gorge was deep and boxed in, with cliffs jutting straight up on both sides of the stream. Walking along either bank was out of the question. The only way to make forward progress was to get in the water and wade.
- Merriam native Julie Denesha photographs Gypsy life in Slovakia Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 10:23PMWithin days of beginning work as a staff photographer at the Prague Post in the Czech Republic, Julie Denesha was warned by her colleagues: “You have to watch out for the Gypsies.”
- Christian factions clash in north Lebanon, 2 dead Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 10:46PMTwo people were killed and three were wounded in a clash between supporters of rival Christian factions in north Lebanon overnight, security sources said on Wednesday.