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Darwin Was Right: Island Animals Are Tamer

Interesting stuff… TGO Refer to story below. Source: LiveScience By Laura Poppick, Staff Writer January 14, 2014 2:21 PM Humans are not the only animals that can be calmed by the solitude of island life: Island-dwelling lizards are less skittish … Continue reading

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Obama: US launches military action against Libya

It was about time! Now let’s see how Gaddafi (the buffoon) and his military respond… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By BEN FELLER, AP White House Correspondent Ben Feller, Ap White House Correspondent BRASILIA, Brazil – President … Continue reading

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Nearly 100 Egyptians reach Italy amid Arab exodus

Not a good sign for nations in southern Europe, particularly those on the Mediterranean. This wave of immigrants may be only the beginning if unrest continues throughout the Middle East; and there is no indication to the contrary. TGO Refer … Continue reading

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Israel panel clears government, navy in Gaza ship raid

Gee, what a surprise! The conclusion of an Israeli inquiry into the murder of people on a Turkish ship bound for Gaza with humanitarian supplies was that there was no wrongdoing on the part of Israeli commandos. As if anyone … Continue reading

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Anti-Christian drumbeat loud before Egypt attack

The religious madness prevailed, as it generally does… And of course, there seemingly cannot be religious madness without the “kings” of superstitious fanaticism; Muslims. Anywhere there is a concentration of religious people/groups from different faiths there is chaos; generally if … Continue reading

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The ‘new Dubai’? Libya open for business

I had an opportunity to travel to Libya and work with AECOM in Tripoli but decided against it. Looking back now, that may have been a mistake. Of course, hindsight is 20/20. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press … Continue reading

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Pope may meet with abuse victims in Malta

It will be interesting to see how Pope Benedict XVI will be received in this predominantly Catholic Mediterranean nation. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By VICTOR L. SIMPSON, Associated Press Writer Victor L. Simpson, Associated Press Writer … Continue reading

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