Liberia: Police Get 18 New VehiclesAllAfrica.comThursday 14th August 2008 UN Deputy Envoy, Mr. Jordan Ryan, has urged the new Emergency Response Unit (ERU) of the Liberia National Police (LNP), that it must be "ever ready" to implement newly acquired skills and deal effectively with crime and law and order incidents.
Bring honour back to the Thin Blue LineWinnipeg Free PressThursday 14th August 2008 In a lull at the Taman inquiry, I found myself typing "Thin Blue Line" into the Google search box just to see what might spill forth. At the top of the search results were references to a well-regarded 1988 documentary film called The Thin Blue Line, which looked at the wrongful conviction of a man for the murder of a Texas police officer. There was a British comedy series of the same name in ...
Local NewsThe Edmonton ExaminerThursday 14th August 2008 Edmonton?s Front Yards in Bloom competition has just wrapped up a banner year, with more community involvement than ever in the annual contest.
AlmanacThe StateWednesday 13th August 2008 MEETINGS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PALMETTO PERSONAL COMPUTER CLUB: 6-8:30 tonight at Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Nancy Johnson will demonstrate CrazyTalk 5, Reallusion?s computer animation software. Special Interest Groups meet before the main meeting; SIGs include Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Windows, Advanced Users and Beginner/Intermediate Users. ...
Between envy and fearAsia News NetworkWednesday 13th August 2008 For the next fortnight, the Olympic Games will dominate not only the news but also the television and Internet attention of hundreds of millions around the world.
The Nationalist OlympicsTaipei TimesWednesday 13th August 2008 While high-ranking officials from the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) have flocked to the Olympics boasting blood and cultural ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Taiwan seems to have disappeared from the radar of KMT representatives.
The Fair is nigh - here's how to enterThe Martha's Vineyard TimesWednesday 13th August 2008 Mid-August may mean beaches, sailing, and tennis to some, but to most Islanders the focus will be on the annual Agricultural Fair opening one week from today in West Tisbury. And for many, the Fair's biggest thrill is entering their handicrafts, artwork, baked goods, animals, and produce.
Edward NortonAskMenWednesday 13th August 2008 Why Is He Famous? Edward Norton's a damn good actor, probably one of the best in the business today. Plus he has this unassuming, guy-next-door look about him, so we can enjoy his films without feeling threatened by him (unlike that Brad Pitt fellow...).
