The International Energy Agency has reported that China has overtaken the United States as the world’s largest energy consumer. According to the Paris-based agency, the shift is historic, happening many years earlier than previously forecasted. China has called the report unreliable, already uncomfortable with its reputation as the world’s biggest polluter. China’s 2009 consumption of ... Read more

HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR TEA? NAACP Accuses Tea Party of Racism
The National Tea Party Federation, an organization that seeks to represent the Tea Party political movement around the country, has expelled Tea Party activist Mark Williams and his Tea Party Express organization. Responding to an NAACP resolution that called on Tea Party leaders to crack down on racist elements in the movement, Williams posted an ... Read more
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Nelson Mandela Honored
In celebration of Nelson Mandela’s 92nd birthday, the UN honored Mr. Mandela by declaring July 18th Nelson Mandela International Day. It was set as a day to recognize the former South African president’s contributions to justice, democracy, and the culture of peace and freedom. When he won his country’s first free election on May 2, ... Read more

DOO-DOOs and DON’Ts: Huggies New Denim Designer Diaper
Huggies has just launched a new ad campaign promoting their special edition denim diaper that claims it’s “The coolest you’ll look pooping your pants.” Spending approximately $30 million in annual Huggies advertising, this commercial shows a precocious baby boy, said to have “chic” in his pants. He catwalks a busy city street as adults look on, seemingly ... Read more

ALL GROWN UP: Chelsea To Wed
Chelsea Clinton, only-child and daughter of two of the most visible faces in America, is finalizing her wedding plans. She is planning on marrying her long-time boyfriend Mark Mezvinsky on July 31st in what many are calling the “wedding of the year.” Former first daughter met Mezvinsky when they were both teenagers through her parent’s ... Read more

GET IN THE LAST WORD: Nevada Woman’s Anti-Reid Obit
An 84 year old’s family-written obituary made quite a stir in Nevada, highlighting the high-profile race between Senate majority leader Harry Reid and his Republican opponent Sharron Angle, a staunch conservative supported by the Tea Party movement. Charlotte McCourt, former campaign worker for Sen. Reid, made no secret of her disappointment with Reid’s “abandoning his ... Read more
CAPPED BABY CAPPED: BP Contains Leak
British Petroleum has capped the well that has been leaking oil into the Gulf of Mexico for 87 days. The cap is a critical move towards sealing off the well, although it does not ensure that the well is permanently capped and work on the two relief wells will continue. The three-ram stacking cap will be ... Read more
CRASH AND BURN: Lockerbie Bomber And BP
According to the Guardian, British Petroleum confirmed that it pressured the British government to have the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, transferred because they were worried offshore oil contracts with Libya would suffer. After al-Megrahi’s release, there was an increase in contact between the two nations regarding arms exports. Scotland maintains that the release was due to ... Read more

FAMILY REUNION: Shreveport Woman’s Search For Sister Continues
Four of five sisters separated in the 1950s have found each other at last, but they are still looking for their “missing” fifth. The four women, who all live in Louisiana, have been reunited after one of them, Betty Williams, began her search. They are trying to get the word out so they can find their fifth ... Read more

LEVI BRAND GENES: Levi and Bristol Tying The Knot
According to US Weekly, Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin are engaged and planning to be married within six weeks. The announcement comes as a surprise, as Johnston and Palin have been at battling over custody and support issues regarding their 18-month-old baby, Tripp, for the last months. Former Alaska Governor, Sarah Plain, weighed in on the ... Read more
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