Secret Service Pimps Out A New Presidential Limo
cnn.com — Shortly after taking the oath of office, Obama will climb into the Mother of All Hybrids -- part car, part truck and, from the looks of it, part tank......More… (Politics)
Obama Pick for Top Intel Post aided 1999 East Timor Genocide
democracynow.org — Dennis Blair played a critical role in backing the Indonesian occupation of East Timor during the 1990s. At the height of a wave of ruthless attacks on Timorese that killed hundreds and displaced tens of thousands, Blair personally informed top Indonesian general, Wiranto, of unwavering US support. He continued to support the Indonesian military........More… (Politics)
BlackBerry Curve Bold and Storm Fuse Into Curve 8900
pcmag.com — by Sascha Segan LAS VEGAS - AT&T has the Bold. Verizon has the Storm. Now T-Mobile has their very own next-generation BlackBerry: the BlackBerry Curve 8900, which combines some of the top features from previous BlackBerry lines......More… (Technology)
Steyn Ntini still fighting SA 231/8
supersport.co.za — by Jason Humphries | 07 January 2009 (06:12) Dale Steyn and Makhaya Ntini took South Africa to 231 for eight after tea in their second innings on the fifth day of the third test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday......More… (Sports)
Hoskins assisting Pumas
supersport.co.za — by Stephen Nell | 07 January 2009 (07:06) South African Rugby Union (Saru) president and Sanzar chairperson Oregan Hoskins has set 2012 as a target date for Argentina’s inclusion in an expanded Tri-Nations tournament......More… (Sports)
UN chief calls Israeli school raids unacceptable
presstv.ir — The UN secretary general has said he is "deeply dismayed" by the Israeli attacks on three UN-run schools in the Gaza Strip that killed dozens of civilians......More… (International)
Obamas new home
iafrica.com — The Hay-Adams hotel, where the Obama family will stay before taking up residence at the White House, is one of the most prestigious hotels in Washington that comes with its own ghost legend......More… (International)
INSTANT VIEWSatyam chairman resigns shares plunge
in.reuters.com — BANGALORE, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The chairman of Satyam Computer Services (SATY.BO: Quote, Profile, Research), India's 4th-biggest software services exporter, announced his resignation on Wednesday, triggering a more than 60 percent drop in the company's ........More… (Business)