Mexico braced as hurricane nears – BBC News
August 31, 2009
Mexico braced as hurricane nears – BBC News
 ABC News |
Mexico braced as hurricane nears
BBC News Hurricane Jimena has grown into a maximum category-five storm that is threatening 20000 families on Mexico's Baja peninsula, Mexican officials say. Jimena is packing winds of 250km/h (155mph), but should weaken before it makes landfall on Tuesday or … Hurricane stronger, heads for Mexico's Los Cabos Mexico: Baja Peninsula Prepares for a Hurricane Hurricane Jimena approaching Baja; will it prove worthy of the hype? |
Obama more successful on terrorism sa… – Reuters
 CBC.ca |
Obama more successful on terrorism says security adviser
Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is having more success fighting terrorism under President Barack Obama partly because of his "radically different" approach to foreign policy, National security adviser Jim Jones said on Monday. … McCain: CIA Abuse Probe "Serious Mistake" White House Fires Back After Cheney Calls CIA Probe 'Political' Holder's duty |
Poland ceremonies mark WWII start – BBC News
 Washington Post |
Poland ceremonies mark WWII start
BBC News Leaders from Russia and Germany are among those expected at ceremonies in Poland to mark the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II. At 0445 on 1 September 1939, the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein opened fire at point blank … Russian Premier Calls Nazi-Soviet Pact Immoral Britain finally honours Polish war effort with first official memorial World War 2: For freedom against brutal aggression |
UPDATED: ‘89 thesis gives McDonnell’s GOP camp first crisis – WDBJ7.com
August 31, 2009
UPDATED: ‘89 thesis gives McDonnell’s GOP camp first crisis – WDBJ7.com
Bob McDonnell says a graduate thesis he wrote 20 years ago doesn’t reflect his record or his views today. The thesis, written while McDonnell was a student a Regent University, was reported by the Washington Post Sunday. The research paper targets abortion, feminism, welfare, “cohabitators
McNabb-Vick arrangement showing cracks? – ESPN.com
For all the national columnists/tweeters who have claimed that Donovan McNabb will not have a problem with Michael Vick serving as his backup, I submit Monday’s comments from No. 5 . McNabb was asked to clarify a moment in last Thursday’s preseason game during which he appeared to be signaling to
Head of Boeing’s commercial jets to step down – WNYT
Boeing Co. said Monday that Scott Carson will step down as head of its commercial airplane division, ending a tenure marked by costly problems with the company’s much-delayed 787 jetliner. The Chicago-based company said Carson will be succeeded Tuesday by the head of its defense business, Jim
Astronauts moving huge chest of drawers in orbit – Charleston Daily Mail
August 31, 2009
Astronauts moving huge chest of drawers in orbit – Charleston Daily Mail
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – The astronauts aboard the linked shuttle and station are moving a giant chest of drawers from one spacecraft to the other. The Italian-built chest – nicknamed Leonardo, as in Leonardo da Vinci – flew up on Discovery. It’s filled with tons of equipment and experiments for
Chris Brown Says He Does Remember Rihanna Assault – MTV
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Hurricane Jimena churns slowly toward Baja – Los Angeles Times
Reporting from Mexico City – The approach of a powerful hurricane on Monday prompted officials to move an international tax gathering away from Baja California. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said the two-day meeting would be shifted to Mexico City today and Wednesday to
Dating 101 – Jigsaw Puzzles
August 31, 2009
Dating 101 – Jigsaw Puzzles
When I was young, my favorite way to spend a rainy Saturday was to sleep in, leave my pajamas on all day and help my grandmother piece together jigsaw puzzles.
Those days always started the same.
I would wake up and hear the rain ping-ping-pinging on the tin roof and suddenly know my whole damn Saturday was effectively ruined.
Not feeling the welcome
August 31, 2009
Not feeling the welcome
The first day of classes finally came and went. Now I just have to settle into my new (and exhausting) routine.
It really isn’t a big deal for non-traditional students like me to go through “Welcome Week.”
That’s because we don’t get much of a welcome.
Twitter Journals = Journals That Tweet
August 31, 2009
Twitter Journals = Journals That Tweet
Constructive changes transform campus
August 31, 2009
Constructive changes transform campus
Student Union
What seemed to be nothing more than a hole in the ground when students left for summer break is now nearly three stories high.
The new Student Union, nestled on the hill behind the Administrative Center, is the university’s answer to a 2007 study that showed UMKC students want a new, environmentally-friendly student union that provides more food options, computer and lounge space, meeting rooms and a theater.
Schwarzenegger cautions against ignor… – CNN
August 30, 2009
Schwarzenegger cautions against ignor… – CNN
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Schwarzenegger cautions against ignoring wildfire evacuations
CNN LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — Three people hurt in a growing wildfire in California were burned because they "did not listen" to orders to evacuate, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Sunday after declaring a state of emergency. … Station fire continues to grows to 42500 acres, destroying 18 homes Calif. fire to reach mountain's TV transmitters Station Fire consumes 35000 acres, continues to spread |
Olmert indictment / Why are the charg… – Ha’aretz
 China Daily |
Olmert indictment / Why are the charges so serious?
Ha’aretz 1. Ehud Olmert embarked yesterday on the battle of his life against serious charges which present him as a thief, a liar and a serial grafter. The dry language of the Jerusalem District prosecution, … Olmert becomes 1st PM to be indicted Former Israeli Prime Minister Is Indicted Washington Post Foreign Service |
Kennedy loyalists keep pushing health… – MiamiHerald.com
 FOXNews |
Kennedy loyalists keep pushing health care change as his legacy
MiamiHerald.com WASHINGTON — As the sun set over Arlington National Cemetery Saturday evening, and as the coffin was about to be lowered into the grave, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick read a letter the late Sen. Edward Kennedy had sent to Pope Benedict … In healthcare debate, both sides cite Kennedy Democrats: Honor Kennedy through civil debate Dems to honor Kennedy with reform bill |
Parking buzz – how to park smart on campus
August 29, 2009
Parking buzz – how to park smart on campus
Jammed parking garages, packed surface lots and unfortunate scenarios where you don’t have enough change to feed the meter are hopefully all problems of the past.
At least that is what Parking Operations Manager Michelle Cone wants to convey to students.
DA Michael Nifong Resigns
Breaking News: Durham DA Michael Nifong just announced that he will resign his post. This is something we had hoped for. We are glad to hear that Mr. Nifong finally reached that decision. Below are links to selected media coverage on this topic.
Articles:
Law Expert: Cleared Player’s Testimony Devastating for Nifong WRAL
Reactions to Nifong’s resignation Newsobserver
Embattled Nifong Says He’ll Resign WRAL
Nifong resigns KC Johnson
Nifong says he’ll quit as district attorney Newsobserver
Duke prosecutor says he will resign Associated Press
Videos:
Reade Seligmann Full Testimony
Nifong announces he is resigning
Nifong’s testimony ‘Extraordinary’ lacrosse attorney says
Staff goes waste-free for summertime dining
August 28, 2009
Staff goes waste-free for summertime dining
As UMKC staff gathered for their annual picnic, they had more than just food on their minds.
This year, campus groups came together with a focus on the environment and led an effort to make the event waste free.
With 220 pounds of potential landfill-bound waste generated, 195 pounds (89 percent) was either recycled or composted.
