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MeetWays is a Google Maps mashup with one simple but useful goal in mind: to help you find the perfect meetup point. In use it’s simple—just enter the your address and the address of the person you’re meeting with, then specify what sort of meeting place you’d like to find (e.g., coffee, pizza, library). MeetWays [...]

A cruise to the Middle East has much to offer today’s traveller. From the extraordinary natural beauty of Oman and striking modern architecture of Dubai, to Egypt’s Valley of the Kings and Jordan’s ‘Rose-Red’ city, Petra. This region is a land cloaked in mystery and intrigue. Here, more than any other place in the world, it’s possible to walk in the footsteps of the ancients and gaze u

Governor Palin fiercely expressed how she and Todd had always been middle class and understood what the average working folk in America are going through. Now excuse me if I'm wrong or go to far out on a limb by saying.....BEING WORTH $1.2 MILLION IS FAR FROM MIDDLE CLASS!

John McCain's economic plan is designed from the ground up to raise incomes and create jobs for Americans - especially middle-class Americans - and get our economy moving again. It is in sharp contrast to Barack Obama's plan, which does...

Recent food recalls and quality concerns have driven consumers to become more interested in the on-farm management practices used to produce food. This is especially true in animal agriculture, where perceived consumer preferences threaten the use of modern management technologies. Alpharma Inc., Animal Health is embarking on an exciting program that will begin to educate consumers about how their

Last year one of my good friends wrote me to say she had an eye doctor appointment that afternoon and later wrote me to say she was now going to be a card carrying member of the 'glasses' wearing scene.Now, I admit I love wearing glasses for 'fun' and even have a fake pair bought at Claire's to wear when I want to channel the inner 'GEEK' in me... I'm not sure I'd want to wear them full time. T

(4-traders.com) TORONTO, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced the appointment of Julian Stanford to General Manager, Theatre Development - Europe, Middle East and Africa...-9662/news/IMAX-announces-appointment-of-Julian-Stanford-to-General-Manager-Theatre-Development-Europe-Middle-E-582685/

Attacks against the castled king have some different criteria than attacks while the king is still in the center of the board. First, in the castled position, a defense already exists and the mobility of the king is constrained. However before he castles, the King may attain good mobility; and a moving target is always more difficult to hit. Second, the opponent can mobilize pieces more quickly

The need for real diplomacy with Iran By JustForeignPolicy.org Notes: 1. Mohammed Mosaddeq — Served as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1951 to 1953 when he was removed from power by a coup d’état. From an aristocratic background, Mosaddeq was passionately opposed to foreign intervention in Iran. He is most famous as the architect of [...]

Just like you might hear someone say "luck is my middle name" or "trouble is my middle name"...every person’s middle name is Narcissus. In this episode, we delved into self interest. For it is our self interest that keep separation alive. Website - Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

The facts are that the vast majority of back pains normally occur in the lower back, mid back and the upper back. Of these, mid back pain is quite rare. The middle portion of the body is built for strength and stability, so that the vital internal organs like the heart, the lungs, the liver, etc. could be adequately protected. As such, there is very little mobility in the mid back and chances of m

Tanah Lot is a famous rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home of a famous pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot and a popular picture motiv for tourists.Tanah Lotis located on the coast of West Bali, at the village of Beraban in the Tabanan Regency.It is also called Tanah Let which means ancient land and also Tanah Lod, which means the land to the south.Tanah Lot means "Land i

M-ticketing will soon replace home-printed and pre-printed paper tickets in GCC and Middle East.It is becoming increasingly popular since it allows ticket buyers to avoid long lines and enables ticket sellers to eliminate printing and distribution costs - ultimately providing better service to customers. M-tickets can be sent to a mobile phone or PDA via SMS. This consists of a bar code that ca

A recent BBC News report highlights the alarming trend in people sleeping in their cars as a result of being made homeless after the collapse of the housing market and credit crunch. BBC Reporter Rajesh Mirchandani describes the depressing scene of a typical car park in Santa Barbara in which a car park across the street from luxury mansions sees the arrival of few cars that take up spaces in diff

It was very nice to meet all the local real estate professionals who showed up at the Middle Georgia Association of Realtors Affiliate Trade Show last week.  I'm happy to announce the winner of our drawing for Jeffrey Gitomer's Little Red Book of Sales Answers was Bill McNair of S.K. Smith Realty & Associates. For those of you reading this blog who were there (and everyone else

Hamilton, Ohio (ThaLunatic Daily) -- Matt Allsup, a 13-year-old student at Garfield Middle School in Hamilton, Ohio is fighting for "his right" to wear make up - and his mother is fighting right along with him.At a time when most of the country is talking about lipstick on pigs, Matt Allsup and his mother Mindy Ball are engaged in another kind of lipstick issue. Mother and son are fighting sch

DISABILITY MONITOR INITIATIVE- MIDDLE EASTGood Practice AwardThe identification and sharing of good practices helps service providers to improve their performance and ultimately provide enhanced services for persons with disabilities. The Disability Monitor Initiative (DMI-ME) is conducting a Good Practice Awards program to recognize good practices in service delivery.Who can apply:Service provide

The study of the middle game is different from that of the opening. In the opening it's useful if you study and understand all the theoretical possibilities. In the middle game, however, you cannot study all the theoretical possibilities due to the great complexity of the game at this point. That is why in this part of the game you have to know how to evaluate t

Some days, you get so caught up in life that you don’t get time for introspection. Other days, you discover or are reminded of something about yourself. Today’s situation was the latter.   I joined the bus drivers today who were locked out of work here in Wellington. They decided to stage a peaceful protest, holding up signs criticizing Infratil management and stressing how they were

Could Obama’s plan to eliminate income tax for retirees be the first step to bail out the middle-class poor? A best-selling ‘John Wiley’ author thinks so.Sept.22, 2008 - NEW YORK, N.Y. Have you noticed how skinny and weak the average middle-class American looks lately? Nothing but skin and bone. It’s Barack Obama, not ‘Uncle [...]

Here's a rundown so far. If it doesn't get better, I'm gonna need therapy. 4am - wake up on the couch because I fell asleep there last night during a rousing episode of "My Big Redneck Wedding". Try to dislodge...

The deal between the Reliance ADAG group and Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks SKG is just another instance of fund-starved Hollywood looking eastward. Hollywood’s production houses now find themselves in the midst of situations similar to the ones they churn out in their own films on Wall Street. The raging financial crisis overseas is pinching them as well. According to several foreign media

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tHIS MAP CAN EXPLAIN A LOT TO US ABOUT ACTIONS THAT ARE BEING TAKEN ON THE GROUND. A relatively unknown map of the Middle East, NATO-garrisoned Afghanistan, and Pakistan has been circulating around strategic, governmental, NATO, policy and military circles since mid-2006. It has been causally allowed to surface in public, maybe in an attempt to build consensus and to slowly prepare the gener

There are elusive qualities in what makes a fascinating photograph or writing that grabs your mind or heart, preferably both. Benjamin joins my fav online photographers, along with Rusty, who is also turning his eye on the fine details of nature.What I love about this photo is the translucency of the chrysalis and the form of the emerging butterfly.Be sure to read Benjamin's environmentally aware

A giant company like Rotana which was founded by prince Al-Walid bin Talal from Saudi Arabia still struggling and does not exist in worldwide movie and film industry. When they started, i thought this company within 5 years will be one of the major companies in Hollywood, but it’s a pity that till today Rotana [...]

What characterizes this group is the introduction of nonintegrated graphics cards. And that is a double-edged sword. The graphic cad is one of the biggest power consumers and the battery life is reduced substantially. But it does mean you can play games on it.It gets hard to decide what combination to get. There are important choices that have to be made.2 GB of memory (RAM) is a must as graphic c

As the "drive-by-media" continues to look at every aspect of Sarah Palin's personal and religious life, they are digging themselves into a big hole, turning what they believe will cause her harm, to work for her good. If you take nothing else from this, remember this quote: Bitter Pennsylvanians "cling to their guns and religion." — Barack Obama Reporters for CNN and other networks are not prepa

by Cynthia RodriguezResident Bookworm and Book Reviewer ExtraordinaireI surrender. I've decided I'm gonna be known in the future as the old witch on the block who lives with seven cats. That seems to be what lesbian spinster stories are made of. Almost fifteen years of relationship experience in the gay community has caused much heartaches, headaches and borderline alcoholism. Years of plenty of R

Realizing some middle school essay topics can be a good start to relieve you from encountering writing difficulties. If you can at least prepare some topics for essay writing , then you can save time and effort in composing the overall article. For your convenience, we will tackle in this article what possible subjects are [...]

Or so it should be.Kentucky Fried Chicken is shoring up its security and had to temporarily move the sacred text of its secret spice blend from its resting place in a steel vault…well, actually, it was in a filing cabinet with 2 combination locks (which was inside a vault), so you can understand the need for upgraded security.No less an expert than Bo Dietl (remember him from Goodfellas?) is bei

We’ve already covered a few types of organic clothing here on Green Prophet - from organic baby clothes to organic designer clothes for women and even organic cotton tailored suits for men.  But this is something entirely different.  Because although we believe that shared concern about the... ...to keep reading, visit Green Prophet...

My only wish is to get out of this whole middle east. We see today the flip side of economic growth. My other wish is that our home country should never borrow these ideas which is practiced here in the middle east, lest the poor masses will be pushed away from the marginal lines of poverty to absolute poverty. The richer will get rich always. The property sharks are eating away other people's wea

Like it or not but the penchant of fantasizing older women especially those who fall under the bracket of 'Aunty' has been an age old story among the youth and the male audience. Things get spicier when it comes to the film industry and those who do the roles of middle aged beauties on the silver screen.Now, two women who seem to be hogging the limelight and are the most sought after when it comes

Joe Biden speaks at Maple Point Middle School in Lanhorne, PA. At their convention, the Republicans spent more time attacking Barack and sneering at community organizers than talking about solutions. Donate To The Obama | Biden Team Related Posts August 27, 2008 — Joe Biden - Obama’s Attack Dog! (0) August 23, 2008 — It’s Obama-Biden 2008! (0) September 15, [...]

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart: Middle Child ExtraordinaireThe Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart has hit the stage and preliminary tests find it to be well, much of what was expected. Seated between the top Lancer GTS and the all mighty EVO, the car delivers by striking a fine balance between the two.The Ralliart mates a version of the EVO turbo motor and the top-of-the- line MR twin clutch transmission with

Caldwell, Idaho (ThaLunatic Daily) - Meagan Belnap, a 20-year-old employee of Syringa Middle School in Caldwell, Idaho has been indicted by a Canyon County grand jury on child sex abuse charges involving multiple students.According to investigators, Belnap allegedly engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with three students during the end of the 2007-2008 school year. Police pointed out that

Game Power 7, a Dubai-based video game company, is looking to publish online games and MMOs for the Arabic community in North Africa and the Middle East regions. Footage of their first title can be seen on the front page of their website. Additional information and the name of the game will be announced later [...]

Back in February, I posted about how my short Middle of Nowhere received a little attention by getting on Indy Mogul's blog page via their 5 Minute Movie House weekly film contest. That was cool, but even cooler is what they're now doing after posting 30 short films: an awards contest!Registered Mogulers vote on various categories for the nominated films. Middle of Nowhere is up for four awards wh

I had great plans to torment my children this morning, the morning of the first day of school. I had the alarm clock set early so I could sneak into their bedrooms and delicately awaken them with an old air horn I found in the back of my husband’s shed while simultaneously singing Poison’s “Your [...]

While NBC has exclusive rights to broadcast Olympic Games live on the Internet, Google’s YouTube will now stream Olympic videos in countries where the rights haven’t been sold.These include places like South Korea, India, Iraq, Nigeria, etc where sports fans will get to enjoy three hours of daily highlights on YouTube from the Beijing Olympics without having to turn on their television sets.

Looks like he may be losing both conservative Democrats and some independents...From Gallup polls:...support for Obama among all Democratic registered voters fell from 81% in early August (Aug. 4-10) to 78% last week (Aug. 18-24). Obama's support from Republicans over this period also dipped from 9% to 7%, while 42% to 43% of independents have consistently supported him.Now I realize that polls ar

JODECI:FROM THIS:TO THIS:I have seen this splashed all over the net so i guess im really posting it for the benefit of those who have'nt seen it and the fact that I am a DIE HARD Jodeci fan!Ok so JoJo and K-Ci are on the stage singing at the Jodeci reunion tour in Australia and then from nowhere JOJO JUST PASSES THE FUCK OUT! MID SONG!But what really gets me is how the big bodyguard looking dude A

GM (GM) may be able to add humiliation to the list of losses and indignities it has had to suffer over the last year as a recession and rising fuel prices have... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

"As a child my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it."Buddy Hackett What do you do when you hardly have any time on hand & hungry kids hounding you? Get the grill going, slap on some chicken patties...then sit back, relax & enjoy their glee!! Rediscovered this easy-peasy chicken patty recipe which I came across a while ago, bookmarked, & awaiting experimentation.

My daughter is referred to as my "mini-me" alot.  We look alike.  We act alike.  We share many similar behavioral traits in addition to our physical traits.  I can't think of one thing that we are not alike in, including our non-ability to be graceful. (...)

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Middle East countries, including the UAE and Qatar, are investing in tourism as they aim to diversify their economies away from oil. Global hotel groups, including Intercontinental Hotels Group Plc., Four Seasons and Marriott International Inc. are expanding in the region to capture emerging opportunities, the reported added.

Celtel has re-branded to Zain. The rebranding of Celtel coincides with the company’s linking of the Celtel One network (borderless network) Africa with that of the Middle East producing the first intercontinental borderless network in the world. This move is expected will position Zain for global competitiveness and make the telecoms company the one of the top 10 telecommunications firm in the w

Gatsby's Collection, a popular Chennai-based fashion brand, has now made its presence felt in Middle East market as well. The company recently inaugurated its outlet in Oman at Dhofar Building in Ruwi High Street, Muscat.Catering to the niche market, Gatsby has a wide range of fabrics, fine Italian suiting, wool in different blends, silk, cotton shirting, corduroy and the largest range of linen to

Dina Al-Sabah is an IFBB Figure Pro who was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and is of Kuwaiti, Syrian, and Turkish descent.Listed as being from Kuwait when she takes the IFBB Pro Stage, Dina has the distinction of being the first female Arab athlete to achieve IFBB Pro status, as well as the only female Arab athlete to ever stand on the Olympia stage as of 2008. As in the traditional Middle Eastern regio

School started this week (last week?) for many of the school in and around Birmingham Alabama, so I thought I would do a series for the next week. Back To School! For a lot of students this is an exciting, for some not so exciting, and a lot of parents are feeling both ways too! So, today, [...]

School started this week (last week for some) for many of the school in and around Birmingham Alabama, so I thought I would do a series for the next week. Back To School! For a lot of students this is an exciting, for some not so exciting, and a lot of parents are feeling both ways too! [...]

M-ticketing will soon replace home-printed and pre-printed paper tickets in GCC and Middle East.It is becoming increasingly popular since it allows ticket buyers to avoid long lines and enables ticket sellers to eliminate printing and distribution costs - ultimately providing better service to customers. M-tickets can be sent to a mobile phone or PDA via SMS. This consists of a bar code that can b

A few months ago, my cousin Lanie gave birth to her child, a beautiful baby girl. I was so excited to hear the good news that I called her while she was on the hospital. “Oh what did you name her?” I asked. Lanie said, “Antonette.” Waiting for another name to hear, I asked again, “Antonette, what else?” Lanie replied, “That’s it. Antonette. Nickname is Onette.” “ Why only Anton

This video may be about the US but I'm guessing it also applies to the UK. We may think we are richer than previous generations, but in fact we are spending more on housing, healthcare and have more debt, even though we generally have two parents in work. The problem with having two parents in work is we have no slack in the system. If one parent falls ill or loses their job, we pretty quickly r

Government Minister Ivan Lewis believes that Britain should tax the wealthy more, and spend that money to “help hard-pressed middle-class families” who are suffering in the credit crunch. It is strange to hear a Labour minister talking about taxing the rich and using the money to help the middle classes rather than wasting it on more [...]

Battle for Middle Earth 2: The Rise of Witch KingInfo:Tech InfoPublisher: EA GamesDeveloper: EA LAGenre: Real-Time StrategyRelease Date: Nov 28, 2006 (more)ESRB: TEENESRB Descriptors: ViolenceGame InformationConnectivity: OnlineOnline Modes: Competitive, Team OrientedNumber of Players: 1 PlayerNumber of Online Players: 8 OnlineDirectX Version: v9.0cOperating System: Windows XPMinimum System Requir

School started this week (last week for some) for many of the school in and around Birmingham Alabama, so I thought I would do a series for the next week. Back To School! For a lot of students this is an exciting, for some not so exciting, and a lot of parents are feeling both ways too! [...]

Recommended Show:An EXCEPTIONAL Indie Rock bandPLUS MINUSDon't Miss Brooklyn's Plus/Minus, a threesome of very inventive indie rockers. James Baluyut, Chris Deaner and Patrick Ramos will bring the show to the Middle East upstairs tomorrow night. Here at the RSL we have been big fans for awhile now.Plus/Minus - Steal the Blueprints Plus/Minus - The Important Thing Is To Love Get ready to be impress

I can’t help it. I find the question of whether Taiwan is more similar to Israel or Palestine intriguing, even though one can also easily claim that it’s similar to both or to neither. Aluf Ben has an interesting article in Haaretz from a few days back titled “The Taiwan of the Middle East” : [...]

In Brief: Ayurveda - “The Science of Life”Ayurveda, which translates from Sanskrit as the “Science of Life”, is a 5000 year old medical system from India which aims to create dynamic balance in all areas of health. As humankind’s most ancient system of healthy living, Ayurveda is commonly referred to as the “mother of all healing systems.”The ancient texts of Ayurveda focus on three

Its been a long time since my peeps have written that I thought I’d do it myself. I know that Jim thought it may not be a good idea to have a new name in my new home, but Gigi suits me better. As he noted Shelties are very smart so [...]

Yesterday I covered how actor George Looney Clooney is reportedly remaining in constant contact with Sen. Barack Obama and advising the Senator on such pressing matters as his presentation skills and how to handle the conflict between Israelis and "Palestinians."See yesterday's coverage.Although no one could possibly ask for more than "Batman" as an expert adviser on middle eastern affairs, it app

I know when you think of the Middle East, especially at the current time, the first thing that doesn't spring to mind is exotic beach vacation. But the truth is, the Middle East has a country that offers some of the most beautiful and cheap beach vacations you'll find anywhere in the world.At first, you might think I'm talking about about Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Sure, Dubai is internat

Turkish official expressed concern about the Russian-Georgia conflict which is creating tensions within its own country. Ethnic groups residing in Turkey which have connections to Georgia or South Ossetia are placing pressure on the Turkish government to take its side in the dispute. On one hand, Russia is a major trading partner of Turkey, but, on [...]

When it's perfect it's near perfect. We took a longtail boat to near the Viking cave and had some fun on the rocks just to the north of it. The sun was out but the wind was definately up on our return to Phi Phi Don.We went with some friends we met on the island

Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth 2 (BFME2) é a segunda versão da franquia de estratégia em tempo real baseada no universo criado por J.R.R Tolkien que aproveitou, muito oportunamente, o enorme sucesso que se seguiu ao lançamento dessa série nos cinemas. Desenvolvido pela Electronic Arts, o título apresenta, além de gráficos coerentes, uma jogabilidade marcada pelo grande número

Almajdouie and Sinotrans sign deal to start logistics firm JEDDAH - Almajdouie Group of Saudi Arabia, and Sinotrans Limited of China have signed an agreement to operate a joint venture logistics company in the Kingdom. Named as Almajdouie Sinotrans Middle East, it will operate in the areas of customs clearance, heavy oversized cargo handling and inland transportation services. ... This JV will be

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by Joshua Holland, AlterNet, August 8, 2008.  Big business has prepared a war chest of at least $150 million to stop one of the most progressive pieces of economic legislation in decades.  There is nothing more terrifying to corporate America than the prospect of dealing with its workforce on an even playing field, and, along with allies on the Right, it's pulling out all the s

Venture to suggest that news about the relationship between Yahoo and Microsoft will soon be published in the press exclusively in the sections "Humor". Because a case, without humor, understood this long-standing history has been difficult. It all started when some weeks ago scandalous millionaire Carl Ikan Microsoft and Yahoo have given leadership 24 hours to the proposal, which was as follows:

Filed under: Celebrity Justice No, this isn’t an “Entourage” storyline — it’s a real tussle about a Pablo Escobar movie.Justin Berfield — the second-oldest boy in... Continue to www.MadHollywood.com

Olson Home’s Cypress Walk in Pacifica, is the cure for what is being called an exodus of San Francisco’s middle class. Olson Homes is feeding the much needed affordable housing alternative in the neighboring areas close to the San Francisco Bay area.  New Homes  shoppers have found a great many housing choices abound in this current [...]

(just joining us? hello! please check out the introduction)Well, that was quite a cliffhanger yesterday, wasn't it? I mean, Brutus hadn't seen Marty in at least 5 hours. Where could he have gone? And what will Anjel do without his compelling presence? All your questions will be answered today in ...GOODBYE - MIDDLE NAMES, CONTINUEDIt has been 2 weeks since Anjel has read that note. In a split seco

Major mobile phone vendors are set to cash in on the growing demand for multi-touch handset technology in the Middle East and are expected to boost their product line-up catalysed by Apple’s highly successful iPhone.Research firm iSuppli forecasts global market for touch-screen panels to grow to 341 million units and earn $3.4 billion in value this year.In a market dominated by so-called resisti

(new here? hi! please check out the introduction)This one is my favorite. I can’t believe I wrote this.Chapter 12 - “Goodbye.< Middle Names II”8:05 am Ms. Elizabeth could not believe the fans were more in favor of Anjel than her! Something drastic had to be done. She sat down and thought up a fiendishly clever and sinister plot. By the end of the day she would spring it inot action.4:55 PM

Pearl Dubai, a group of investors managed by the Al Fahim Group, launched the Dh.2.5billion Baccarat Hotel and Residences Project in Dubai recently. The project is due for completion at the Dubai Pearl development by 2011. The Baccarat Hotel and Residences at Dubai Pearl, developed in partnership with the US-based Starwood Capital Group, will reflect the original Baccarat handicraft works,

Dubai: BMW Group Middle East has announced its half-year results with a 21 per cent sales increase over the same period in 2007.Across its 14 importers in the region, 7,953 BMW and Mini vehicles were sold with Dubai achieving the highest overall sales volumes.While Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were the next best selling markets, BMW's highest growth rates were recorded in Lebanon and Abu Dha

Let me tell you something about monkeys. They always wanted the good things they never care about their family they never care about their friends only thing they see is themselves getting higer and higher and climbing from one tree to other eating bananas. Same thing with the hot favourite Football superstar Christiano Ronaldo. That poor guy is stuck between Manchester [...]

At first mention of a vacation, the Middle East isn't usually the first spot that comes to mind. Yet the images of violence that flash across the nightly news are just an unfortunate subplot in the greater story of the region, which boasts some of the most pristine and, yes, tranquil attractions in the world. Tranquil--for now, that is. The World Tourism Organization reports that 46 million forei

Abu Dhabi begins construction on longest Tunnel in Middle East SteelGuru - Gurgaon,Haryana,IndiaIt is part of an AED 3 billion infrastructure project that also includes construction of a 500 meter flyover connecting the city to Reem Island, ...

Last time I saw a cruise ship in a city was in that crappy sequel to Speed (starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock), what was it called again…oh yeah, Speed 2. But this particular ship didn’t actually sail to the middle of Hong Kong, it was built there. Whampoa ship is one of the main tourist attraction Hong Kong has to offer and one of the most unusual commercial centers in the world. It h

Obama missed the opportunity to visit Palestinian refugee camps, schools and even shopping malls to witness first-hand the devastation caused by the Israeli army and settlers, or to see how Palestinians cope under what many call "apartheid". This year alone, almost 500 Palestinians, including over 70 children, have been killed by the Israeli armyBlogging directly from Digg.com after reading the Gu

Obama has so far, by most reports, had a very successful trip to Europe and the Middle East where he met with the troops, General Petraeus, Iraq PM Maliki and more. But the question is will this make him seem more presidential as far as the election goes? Do you think seeing the footage of his trip will change anyone's mind that is on the fence?