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Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Cholera Crisis Over

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12.11.08 posted by jason 0 views no comments
What Cholera outbreak. Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe suggested today that the Cholera crisis was over. In fact, it is far from over. If ever there was a time for more international action against Mugabe's regime it is now. See this NYT article and judge for yourself
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09.22.08 posted by pondy 681 views no comments
Peak Oil anyone....?

Hamas Fires Rockets Into Israel

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11.14.08 posted by pondy 47 views no comments
Tensions between Hamas, the radical Palestinian rulers of Gaza, and Israel increased markedly on Friday after Hamas fired a barrage of rockets into southern Israel, sending 18 Israelis to the hospital with shock and mild injuries.
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Taliban leader: We have no faith in Obama

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11.14.08 posted by pondy 44 views no comments
Barack Obama's election as president of the United States won't see a change in American relations with the Taliban, a senior Taliban leader in Pakistan says. "For us, the change of America's president -- we don't have any good faith in him," said Muslim Khan, a grizzled Taliban spokesman who is one of the most wanted men in Pakistan.
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The Fire Spreads

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09.30.08 posted by jason 408 views no comments
Terrific political satire cartoon by Pat Bagley.

School Collapse in Haiti Kills at Least 75

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11.08.08 posted by jason 54 views no comments
The death toll in the collapse of a school in Haiti has risen to 75, the mayor of PÃ©tionville said Saturday after crews uncovered a classroom filled with students and a teacher. At least 17 students were found crushed as crews continued to search for victims.
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Who Are We Bailing Out?

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09.30.08 posted by jason 329 views no comments
This image, popular now outside Wall Street, demonstrates the anger that many have on the bailout proposal. Yet, the bailout is needed - not just for Wall Street but also for Main Street. The protester misses the point, without the bailout we are all in trouble.

Could the Media Be Wrong on Tibet? Might China be Right?

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04.15.08 posted by pondy 3995 views 116 comments
This article from the Asia Sentinel claims that the western media, with thier bias and consistent reporting errors, have gotten the story completely wrong. Could there be another side to consider? And if so, could China be right in their arguments on Tibet? After reading this article, I am torn.
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UN Agency Appeals for Millions as Food Prices Soar

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04.24.08 posted by pondy 3340 views 2 comments
The World Food Program appealed for hundreds of millions of dollars to cope with rising food prices that have sparked global protests and riots that led to bans on food exports in about 40 nations. Josette Sheeran, the WFP's executive director, said the U.N. agency is facing a 40 percent increase in the cost of food since it prepared its budget.
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"Beijing Internet Police" are Watching You During Olympics

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08.05.08 posted by jason 852 views 2 comments
It is clear China is intent on regulating the Internet during the Olympics (contrary to a promise to the IOC). This image, of two Internet police officers, flashes on Chinese computers, reminding citizens and foreigners that in China - you are always being watched. Always. *Heavy traffic and interest in this image caused iConflict to crash on 8/2.*

Guess Which Country Supplies the US with the Most Oil?

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08.06.08 posted by jason 828 views no comments
The obvious answer is Saudi Arabia, but that would be incorrect. According to this chart put together by the Washington Post, Canada supplies the US with more oil than Saudi Arabia. Mexico is third, followed by Venezuela. I hope this doesn't mean the Bush administration will start taking tough to Canada.

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