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Syrian Boy Seeks Fame as 'Great Beheader'

by Tom McGregor	Mon, Dec 17, 2012, 01:03 AM
While many children aspire to become famous, a boy, who is allegedly supporting Syrian rebels, is starring in YouTube videos that show him beheading hostages, who are tied up. Read More Add Comment (0)

Japan Set for Massive Deficit Spending Spree

by Tom McGregor	Mon, Dec 17, 2012, 12:14 AM
Although Japan struggles with mountains of national debt, the newly elected Prime Minister of Japan pledged to follow in the footsteps of the French Socialist Party by raising taxes and government spending measures. Read More Add Comment (0)

Gerard Depardieu to Handover French Passport

by Tom McGregor	Sun, Dec 16, 2012, 11:03 PM
Actor Gerard Depardieu announced that he is denouncing his claims to French citizenship by returning his French passport and social security card. He blasted the French government for penalizing “success, creation, and talent” in his homeland. Read More Add Comment (0)

Obama Prepares Permanent Shut Down of Keystone XL

by Tom McGregor	Sun, Dec 16, 2012, 10:34 PM
President Barack Obama stands poised to halt construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline permanently by claiming that a climate change study is sufficient reason to shut down shale gas drilling projects that include pipelines running through the country. Read More Add Comment (1)

Houston's Budget Controller Travels 1st Class

by Tom McGregor	Sun, Dec 16, 2012, 09:52 PM
Houston's top City budget official, assigned to cut Municipal spending to save local taxpayers dollars, faces scrutiny for flying first-class and staying at luxury hotels in New York and Chicago, while charging the bills to the Houston Municipal government. Read More Add Comment (0)

UK PM Cameron Endorses EU Army

by Tom McGregor	Sat, Dec 15, 2012, 02:13 AM
Prime Minister David Cameron, a Conservative Party member, had recently signed an agreement that would place the British military under the control of European Union Army. Read More Add Comment (0)

Russians Rescue Elephants with Vodka

by Tom McGregor	Sat, Dec 15, 2012, 01:35 AM
Russian officials claimed they had saved the lives of two elephants freezing in the frozen tundra of Siberia by giving them cartloads of vodka to drink. According to the BBC News, "they say the animals had to be taken out into the bitter cold after the wooden trailer they were traveling in caught fire in the Novosibirsk region." Read More Add Comment (0)

East Texas Judge Blocks Trans-Canada Pipeline

by Tom McGregor	Fri, Dec 14, 2012, 10:52 PM
A judge in East Texas has bowed to the pressure of radical militant eco-terrorists, and has ordered a halt to construction of the Trans-Canada pipeline in the Lone Star state. The Houston Chronicle reports that, "a judge in Nacogdoches County has issued a temporary restraining order to halt work on the Keystone XL pipeline, according to court documents." Read More Add Comment (0)

Texas Land Commissioner Touts Armed Security for Schools

by Tom McGregor	Fri, Dec 14, 2012, 10:24 PM
On Friday, the Texas Land Commissioner suggested school districts must arm security personnel with weapons on campus to protect children, teachers and staff from psychotic killers. The Texas official was responding to incident at a Connecticut elementary school where a shooter killed scores of teachers and students. Read More Add Comment (0)

iPhone 5 Bombs in China

by Tom McGregor

Fri, Dec 14, 2012, 10:04 PM

Apple Different.jpg BEIJING: Apple Corp.'s demise appears imminent, as its recent launch of iPhone 5 smartphones in China had bombed big-time.

The Guardian Unlimited of London reports that, "iPhone 5 fails to excite China. Shares fell 3.9% and analysts cut shipment forecasts after the launch of Apple's latest smartphone received a frosty reception."

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