That strong breeze you may have felt was probably me exhaling after many days of holding my breath, waiting for the outcome of our Chinese visa application. I'm extremely pleased to say that... Read More
Posted by: ollyoverlandandsea on 2008-04-23 05:39:30
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Curbing food exports to feed hungry mouths is a recipe for trouble, The Economist reports. From a “band of bakers” protesting in Washington, DC, to rioters setting buildings... Read More
Posted by: lightofthespirit on 2008-04-08 19:28:53
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I wanted to write a little bit about the issue of Arctic sovereignty or, to put it another way, the question of who owns the North Pole.  There are currently a number of nations who lay claim... Read More
Posted by: hairytoad2005 on 2008-04-04 06:49:29
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Only in the semi-finals of the National Championship for Paliamentary Debate will you find a team proposing the merits of reinstating the cold war. This is exactly what occured though as... Read More
Posted by: StateofException on 2008-04-01 17:40:00
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Two Russian babies born. One boy. One Girl. Less than two years apart. One Parent in common. The father that is. Brooding ox of a man with an ample brush of hair... Read More
Posted by: DreamsofDownfall on 2008-02-25 20:40:47
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Russia voices concern about Iranian missile tests Category: News and Politics Russia voices concern about Iranian missile tests MOSCOW: A senior Russian diplomat on Wednesday... Read More
Posted by: ELIA on 2008-02-07 20:30:15
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In Russia all tyrants believe poets to be their worst enemies. Yevgeny Yevtushenko Doctor Zhivago (1965) {http://www.el-mundo.es} Doctor Zhivago 2002 {hotmoviesale.com}... Read More
Posted by: time_of_no_reply on 2008-02-05 10:53:37
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Okay, so I just got out of the shower. While in the shower, I had this strange thought; if it was actually possible to tunnel from here to China through the earth, would you ever get there? After... Read More
Posted by: themutt2 on 2008-01-24 20:31:33
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If one enters my humble abode, one of the first items of décor that meets the eye is the vast array of Russian propaganda posters that are suspended from the walls. I fancy myself a Cold War... Read More
Posted by: buwish on 2008-01-11 04:10:08
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Apparently, Putin is seeking to extend his political power by either moving to the post of Prime Minister, or by appointing another President who will then 'hand back' the presidency to Putin... Read More
Posted by: ruth_e_moody on 2007-10-06 02:03:54
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Well my redeye flight is over and i have a long (3hr) layover in Atlanta.  no US Air lounge so i have to hang in the cheap seats.  amazing how you get spoiled and used to a certain... Read More
Posted by: f2fusa on 2007-09-17 04:42:18
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Well, what does that tell us? Two three-nil victories on the bounce, this one against Russia and last saturday's victory over Israel. Things now look a lot brighter for England, now they... Read More
Posted by: bobsmith1698 on 2007-09-12 14:38:24
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