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Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Cholera Crisis Over

Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Cholera Crisis Over

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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Zimbabwe's Rival Parties Take Power-Sharing Dispute

Zimbabwe's Rival Parties Take Power-Sharing Dispute

10.19.08 posted by pondy 41 views no comments
Zimbabwe's rival political parties are taking their dispute to Swaziland in hopes of forging a deal on a new government. The parties signed a power-sharing agreement more than a month ago, but have been unable to agree on which party should occupy several key ministries.
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China seeks public trust after milk scandal

China seeks public trust after milk scandal

09.20.08 posted by pondy 107 views 2 comments
China sought Saturday to shore up public confidence weakened by a milk safety scandal, with the president scolding officials for negligence and government agencies promising adequate supplies of uncontaminated milk. The Ministry of Health ordered all 31 provinces and major cities nationwide to set up separate 24-hour crisis hot lines.
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Olympic artists angry

Olympic artists angry

08.16.08 posted by jason 208 views 1 comment
The Kung Fu pupils in the opening ceremony of the Olympics have spent the last year cooped up in a military camp outside Beijing. Conditions have been bad, with 50 people to a room. "They weren't even given enough food," says their trainer. Many of the martial arts performers feel abused and ignored by the Olympic organizers.
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Deadly Gustav churns toward Cuba, Gulf of Mexico

Deadly Gustav churns toward Cuba, Gulf of Mexico

08.27.08 posted by pondy 161 views no comments
Tropical Storm Gustav gathered punch as it churned toward Cuba and the United States Wednesday after lashing Haiti and the Dominican Republic with hurricane force winds and rain that killed 16 people. The US National Hurricane Center warned that Gustav could regain hurricane force on Thursday as it passes between Jamaica and the southeastern coast of Cuba.
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Oil Soars over $16 in One Day

Oil Soars over $16 in One Day

09.22.08 posted by pondy 82 views no comments
Oil prices experience the biggest one-day increase ever, settling up $16.37 to $120.92 a barrel. Lifting the price was a declining dollar amid a proposed US financial sector bailout and supply worries in Nigeria and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Olympics: Could China Win More Gold Medals Than The USA?

Olympics: Could China Win More Gold Medals Than The USA?

08.10.08 posted by jason 204 views 3 comments
In 1984 the US won more than 60 more gold metals than China. Since then the Chinese government has been working to develop more athletes that can perform on the world stage. Like China's economy, their ability to compete has risen enormously since 1984. While in recent years China has narrowed the gap, this year many think they will surpass the US.

Offshore Oil Ban About to be Lifted; GOP Claims Victory

Offshore Oil Ban About to be Lifted; GOP Claims Victory

09.24.08 posted by pondy 77 views no comments
I guess its time to drill, drill drill...so much for innovation. House Democrats are ready to let a quarter-century-old ban against drilling for oil off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts expire next week, which House Republicans are taking as victory in a months-long battle by the White House and Republicans to address spiraling gasoline prices.
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Arctic Ice on Track for Another All-Time Low

Arctic Ice on Track for Another All-Time Low

08.31.08 posted by pondy 137 views no comments
Last September scientists were very concerned when the Arctic ice pack shrunk to its smallest size. This year the ice has already claimed the title of second smallest ice pack with three weeks of its melting season left to go. Usually at this point in the season he melting rate would begin to slow, instead it sped up. The Northwest passage is about to be ice free.

Francophonie to cut CO2 emissions in half by 2050

Francophonie to cut CO2 emissions in half by 2050

10.19.08 posted by pondy 31 views no comments
Seventy French-speaking nations and regional governments pledged to help cut global greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2050, at the close of the 12th Francophonie summit on Sunday. The group reaffirmed its backing of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol.
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Economist Predicts China to Win Most Gold Metals

Economist Predicts China to Win Most Gold Metals

08.09.08 posted by pondy 202 views 1 comment
If you want to know how many gold medals the United States or competitors China and Russia will win at the Summer Olympics, don't ask the sports nuts. Talk to economist Daniel Johnson. There's about a 95 percent chance he'll be right. He predicted China to win 44 gold metals to the US's 33. But he believes the US win win the most metals with 103.
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