We may never know who killed Bhutto, says analysts
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- We may never know who killed Bhutto, says analysts
- If I ruled Pittsburgh … Ideas to invigorate the local arts and…
- S&N takeover would leave bitter aftertaste
- Shores a sell-out with soul
- Mitt on Huck, McCain, Ann
- Sri Lanka News | Sundayobserver.lk
- Rugby: Kiwis add value to English game
We may never know who killed Bhutto, says analysts
NEWS.com.au – Dec 30, 2007
"Their action plan is to eliminate leaders and strike at targets which could deeply hurt state institutions," the official said. "Their long-term plan is to destabilise Pakistan, as that would give them space to move around. "
Adding to the mix of home-grown militants, Pakistan’s northern tribal areas became a safe haven for the hardcore Arab leadership of al-Qaeda, including Osama bin Laden, after they escaped from Afghanistan in November 2001. From this unruly mountainous region al-Qaeda has plotted a global terrorist war that has included two attempts to kill Musharraf and the July 7 London underground bombings. If the jumble of disparate militant groups may once have had different goals, they were united by a hatred of Benazir Bhutto, whose enormous popular appeal and pro-US stance were a major obstacle to their objectives. Analysts say her elimination – capping a year of unprecedented militant violence that has left more than 800 people dead – can only be seen to undermine President Musharraf’s assertions that he has brought radicals under control. "Ultimately, governments have to accept responsibility for the circumstances under which such acts take place," said Rasul Baksh Rais of the Lahore University of Management Sciences.
If I ruled Pittsburgh … Ideas to invigorate the local arts and…
Pittsburgh Post Gazette – Dec 30, 2007
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Pittsburgh’s art scene shames cities twice its size. From classical music to dance, artists to actors, the city’s a veritable smorgasbord of cultural events, but it’s a bountiful spread missing a prime ingredient usually found elsewhere — the literary one. There are many worthy components in the region — universities, journals, small presses, author lectures, a handful of reading series — but no center for writing activities that can gather them all together. My model is The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis with the mission “to foster a writing community, the artistic development of individual writers, and an audience for literature. ”
I would add one more dimension — a Pittsburgh Book Fair inspired by festivals in Los Angeles, Chicago, St… com or 412-263-1634. Fine Arts
If the critics’ rule was authoritarian, I’d mandate regular attendance at art events and exhibitions. There’s nothing that feeds programming like an audience, and until the numbers are up consistently, venues are going to be reluctant to sink more time and money than they have into either traveling or home-grown presentations. More realistically, at least ignoring staffing and financial concerns, I’d like to see the 2008 Carnegie International spread throughout Pittsburgh. and into the region beyond.
S&N takeover would leave bitter aftertaste
Guardian Unlimited – Dec 30, 2007
As the British brewing industry began to disintegrate, one company stood out and refused to give up its independence: Scottish & Newcastle. S&N did what others failed to do: it scoured the globe for opportunities to expand, buying Kronenbourg and then sealing a deal to take a half share in Russian brewer BBH. In an ideal world, S&N should be acquiring Carlsberg, not the other way around, but the UK company, like so many others before it, has become a victim of our open markets, which make it easy for foreign competitors to acquire British firms, but much harder for home-grown companies to expand abroad. The demise of S&N will not be painful for its shareholders. They have long viewed the company as a takeover target and have seen the stock price soar over the last year. But is a sad end for UK brewing which, like other areas of UK manufacturing, has been ill-served by blinkered policy-makers. Food for worried thought as oil prices surge ever higherWhat worries me most about the next 12 months isn’t the banking crisis (which hopefully should ease in the second half of the year) or what will happen to Northern Rock, but the high cost of food and oil.
Shores a sell-out with soul
NEWS.com.au – Dec 30, 2007
But for those of you who didn’t get your act together in time, there will be tickets available at the door – if you’re early enough to snaffle one up. The Shores’ Andrew Friebe says it is a testament to the venue that the annual event has been able to grow to the point of attracting high-profile international acts. "The event grew with that organic base of home-grown talent but now we have international acts like De La Soul," Andrew says. "We’ve converted what was more or less a failed woolshed and it has now become a major facility for this thing to grow. "
Event promoter Mark Bundy agrees that pulling De La Soul, combined with the cream of local acts, makes for a winning combination – something ticket sales can attest to. For the duo behind the event, it will be a quiet New Year’s Eve so that they can properly celebrate tomorrow. "It’s pretty hard to sleep well the night before.
Mitt on Huck, McCain, Ann
msn.com – Dec 30, 2007
In Arizona is unfavorable ratings are around 77 percent, he doesn’t listen to those of us who elected him, with regards to Immigration and then he has the nerve to talk down to us like were is little children! No respect for us in Arizona means no respect for you in New Hampshire! John is a sellout! He trails Romney and others here in the polls!
Don Wilson, Mesa Arizona (Sent Monday, December 31, 2007 12:06 AM)
His campaign didn’t say that Huckabee didn’t have the political skills and leadership to do it! The journalist inferred that. Of course it is the truth, so I guess that’s what I would infer as well. Sharon, Atlanta, GA (Sent Monday, December 31, 2007 12:10 AM)
Romney has "skill" in working with his ‘team’ to take away Thousands of Americans’ jobs and force lower incomes for Thousands more Americans, through the FORCED BUY-OUTS of Home Grown American Companies by ROMNEY’S BUY OUT FIRM. THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS HAVE ROMNEY TO THANK FOR NO JOBS FOR CHRISTMAS AND LOWERED STANDARD OF LIVING FOR THE NEW YEAR. People in BUY-OUT FIRMS doNOT lose any sleep over the lives they destroy. They’re having sweet dreams of the Millions MORE Dollars lining their own pockets. Experience managing the Olympics for 1 season DOES NOT A PRESIDENT MAKE.
Sri Lanka News | Sundayobserver.lk
Sunday Observer – Dec 30, 2007
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any sense of the word, talent will be harnessed, roles will be many,
music will live on and Sri Lankan talent will go international. Dillian points out that the music scene has brought alot of
potentially good vocalists who have strived to do something different by
drawing influences from renowned artists who re-create those golden hits
of yesteryear. Stigmata the distinguished Sri Lankan metal band has brought pride to
Sri Lanka by being the only metal band and only Sri Lankan band to
perform at the SAARC International music festival 2007… " He highlights that even though
rock music is thought of as in negative terms, that stereotypical
thinking has changed and more musicians are keen on promoting their
home-grown originality. He ended with this wise statement,"More bands must lay aside their
differences – from all genres – and work together to ensure that Sri
Lankan originality is making a name for itself worldwide. "The
trend and rapid growth of original music is in both the Sinhala and
Western scene, the quality and standard is rapidly increasing and our
ethnocentric culture has kept the Sri Lankan vibe going".
Rugby: Kiwis add value to English game
New Zealand Herald – Dec 30, 2007
While the All Black management team have aired their fears that the exodus of overseas talent to the Premiership is reducing opportunity for talented English players, Greenwood believes the exotic mix of nationalities has driven up skill levels and forced locals to raise their game. “The overseas player stepping off the plane nowadays is a very different beast,” wrote Greenwood. “Often in the prime of his physical and rugby-playing life, this guy has a point to prove and the chosen way of doing it is by putting a rocket up the pants of all the home-grown talent. “Greenwood noted that in last weekend’s Premiership clashes Kiwis were the decisive figures in several matches, most notably Luke McAlister, who found himself up against Aaron Mauger who is now at Leicester. “There is no doubt that McAlister is already very comfortable with Sale. Muscular and not afraid to go straight up the middle, McAlister has the undentable confidence of a 24-year-old. It does not matter how many weeks he has not played, nor that he knocked on the first ball that he touched.