God help Russia and Venezuela November 30, 2007
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December 2nd will be a day of voting in Russia and Venezuela. Interestingly, these elections have a similar theme: a President attempting to keep or stay in power.
In Venezuela, Hugo Chavez is proposing to eliminate the number of terms a president may serve. He’s also proposing some other pretty intense ideas.
Other changes up for approval include giving the president control over the central bank, and the creation of new provinces governed by centrally appointed officials.
Mr Chavez is also proposing to bypass legal controls on the executive during a state of emergency, bring in a maximum six-hour working day and cut the voting age from 18 to 16.
Over 150,000 students protested the upcoming vote in hopes to postpone it so that voters can research the issues more thoroughly.
Read more about it here.
Addictive – 9 letters November 28, 2007
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This game is all about 8.
Da Vinci code? November 27, 2007
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An Italian musician and computer technician claims to have uncovered musical notes encoded in Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Last Supper,” raising the possibility that the Renaissance genius might have left behind a somber composition to accompany the scene depicted in the 15th-century wall painting.
By drawing the five lines of a musical staff across the painting, the loaves of bread on the table as well as the hands of Jesus and the Apostles could each represent a musical note.
Read more about it here.
Russian Elections November 27, 2007
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A banner outside the Kremlin. It reads, “United Russia Moscow.”
The AP wrote a great synopsis for all those wondering about the upcoming Russian elections.
WHO’S VOTING: 107 million people eligible to cast ballots for one of 11 parties to fill 450 seats in parliament’s lower house, State Duma. Polls predict United Russia, Kremlin-backed party whose ticket is topped by President Vladimir Putin, will win as many as 80 percent of seats.
WHO’S WATCHING: Officials from several international groups will monitor the vote, but none from Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, whose election reports are considered authoritative in West. OSCE blames excessive Russian restrictions; Moscow accuses Washington of pressuring the organization.
WHAT’S AT STAKE: Vote will be less a competitive election and more a referendum on Putin’s nearly eight-year presidency. If United Russia achieves expected overwhelming sweep, Kremlin could take that as mandate for Putin to lead Russia in some capacity after his second term ends next year.
If you’re still interested, check out this article about intimidation from bosses.
Hillary would lose… November 27, 2007
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The 5 leading GOP candidates would each win against Hillary if election day were tomorrow. Let’s hope she wins the nomination.
See other results from the Zogby poll.
Holly Christmas Cookies November 25, 2007
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* 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 teaspoons green food coloring
* 4 1/2 cups cornflakes cereal
* 1 (2.25 ounce) package cinnamon red hot candies (or M&Ms)
DIRECTIONS 1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt together the marshmallows, butter, vanilla, and food coloring. Mix in the cornflakes cereal.
2. Drop by spoonfuls on wax paper, and decorate with red hots. Set aside, and allow to cool.
Pigs: Why some cops suck November 24, 2007
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Happy Thanksgiving November 21, 2007
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At this holiday time when we are especially grateful, I’m thankful for awesome friends and my amazing family that I love so much!
AMAZING!!! I LOVE IT! November 21, 2007
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I have spent hours looking at their site. It is mind blowing! You need to watch this video and then visit their site. Take a few minutes, it’s worth it.
Remember, take your time, they have lots of videos to watch and plenty of pictures.
