Archive for September 2nd, 2009

Indonesian quake leaves 46 dead, dozens missing (AP)

Written by on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 in 417552.

People stand outside a house is damaged by an earthquake in the town of Garut, West Java, Indonesia, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. A powerful earthquake rattled southern Indonesia on Wednesday sending thousands fleeing outdoors for safety in the middle of the work day. (AP Photo/Pikiran Rakyat Daily)AP – Rescuers dug through rocks and debris with their bare hands Thursday in search of dozens of villagers believed buried in a landslide triggered by a strong Indonesian earthquake that killed at least 46 people and caused widespread hurt.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Risks to U.S. economy have eased “considerably”: Fed (Reuters)

Written by on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 in 313337.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is reflected in a car as a security officer patrols the front of the building in Washington in this June 24, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Jim YoungReuters – Federal Reserve policy-makers last month believed risks to the U.S. economy had eased “considerably” and discussed stretching out a program that has held down home loan rates.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Jim Wallis: Faith Is About Redemption: The Life of Ted Kennedy

Written by on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 in Latest News.

I have never really trusted those who are intolerant and condemning of other people’s shortcomings. It makes me suspect that they are likely hiding their own. This weekend was full of the tale of redemption for me; as the nation said its goodbyes to Senator Edward Kennedy.

I watched everything: from the moving Memorial Service on Friday night, to the incredible funeral mass on Saturday, to the private burial that same evening, to much of the news coverage and comment on Sunday. The tales from Friday are worth listening to again; especially the touching tributes from even Kennedy’s Repu

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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