Europe Marks 70 Years Since The Start Of WW II
Seventy years ago today, Germany attacked Poland in what would end up being the darkest chapter in European history. Britain and France were bound to Poland by an alliance and a military pact and promptly declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939, each pulling their large empires into the conflict. The Polish army, ill […]
Cindy Sheehan: The Soul Of The US Peace Movement
It seems that Americans spent most of the summer “debating” health care, of course it was not much of a debate but more an irrational screaming contest duly orchestrated by various media megaphones and echo chambers. Between that, the death of Michael Jackson, the absence of Paula Abdul on American Idols next season, and trying […]
Smoke From Los Angeles Fires Reaching Las Vegas
The thick smoke from the wild fires in Los Angeles and from the other fires across California is now reaching as far as Las Vegas, Nevada and even Denver, Colorado — that’s a distance of over 1,000 miles. NASA has also sent in photos of the smoke, which is quite visible from space.
Ex-Countrywide Execs’ Firm Modifies Bad Loans for Taxpayer Cash
Among the servicers participating in the government’s mortgage modification program is a new recruit that’s not like the others. PennyMac, a firm founded by the former president and chief operating officer of Countrywide, buys distressed home loans on the cheap with the goal of modifying them and later selling them for a profit.
Afghanistan:Despite Record Casualties McChrystal Says “Success Achievable”
The report from the new commander in Afghanistan, and former head of black-ops during the Bush-era, General McChrystal is finally completed and is being reviewed by the Pentagon & NATO. The report, not made available to the press, reviews the 8 year-long war in Afghanistan. McChrystal made this very short statement today:”The situation is serious, but success is still achievable and demands a revised implementation strategy, commitment and resolve, and increased unity of efforts.”
