Archive for February, 2009

ASEAN leaders to urge economic crisis measures (AFP)

Written by on Saturday, February 28th, 2009 in 172881.

Buddhist monks clash with riot police during a protest in Phnom Penh. The economic crisis has been overshadowed at times during the summit by concerns over human rights, even as ASEAN leaders attempted to talk up a regional rights body that will be set up under the group's new charter.(AFP/File/Tang Chhin Sothy)AFP – Southeast Asian leaders were expected to call Sunday for cooperation to deal with the global financial crisis as they wrap up a summit dominated by their economic woes.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

It’s her turn

Written by on Saturday, February 28th, 2009 in Latest News.

As “American Idol” hopeful Kendall Beard prepares for her live performance on Tuesday’s show, she wants her East Texas fans to know she appreciates the support they have shown her. “I want to thank them so much for their support and everything they’ve done for me and everybody who has been rooting for me,” she said. “I am so amazed by it. It’s really helped me through, knowing that they’re proud of me and supportive, and they’ve got my back.” On the show Beard is listed as being from Austin, rather than from Lufkin, something that some Lufkin residents have questioned, according to posts on the American Idol blog hosted by The Lufkin Daily News.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Anything can happen: It did in Tiger’s return

Written by on Saturday, February 28th, 2009 in Latest News.

Ariz. – The plane was a nice touch, even if it was a day late. It circled lazily above the Arizona desert as Tiger Woods made his way around the front nine, towing a banner welcoming the greatest player of his time back…

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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