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The Ultimate Crappy Job? Bangladeshis Pan Gold in Sewers
While we all might get "a case of the Mondays," the story of the job these Bangladeshis do is so intense, it makes most job complaints pale in comparison. A new market has opened in the sewers of Dhaka, Bangladesh and for those who have the entrepreneurial spirit, they’re literally finding gold. The catch?
A Plague of Rats Isn't Worth Some Ink? Bangladesh Is in Crisis
Spent much time thinking about Bangladesh lately? If the answer is no, don't worry — I was in the same boat, so to speak, until I saw these pictures.
Earlier this month, crushing rains left 20 people dead and over 20,000 stranded when overwhelming rainfall left five feet of standing water in the low-lying areas.
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Front Page: Female Anchors Are Taking Over Nightly News
- Diane Sawyer will replace Charles Gibson as anchor of ABC's World News when Gibson retires in January. Two of the three nightly newscasts will be anchored by women. — BuzzSugar
- Students across the US are borrowing more and more to pay for college.
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- A former Ohio police officer was convicted of murder today for killing his pregnant lover and her unborn baby. After two days of deliberation a jury found Bobby Cutts Jr. guilty of murder in the death of Jessie Davis and aggravated murder for the death of her unborn child. —ABC
- Barack Obama received the backing of a major service workers union Friday.
Top 10 Things You Don't Know About John McCain
With all this wall-to-wall Dem coverage, what with the convention and Biden and all, I needed a little palate cleanser — a little sorbet for the conservative soul, if you will. I found this juicy list of answers to all of your McCain mysteries. Here are the top 10 things I didn't know about him — hamsters, fried turkeys, and all:
- He's a thespian!
Al Gore Ties Myanmar Cyclone to Global Warming
Al Gore says that the cyclone in Myanmar is a result of global warming. He told NPR yesterday:
And as we’re talking today, Terry, the death count in Myanmar from the cyclone that hit there yesterday has been rising from 15,000 to way on up there to much higher numbers now being speculated. And last year a catastrophic storm from last fall hit Bangladesh.
Briefing Book! Knowing Is Half the Battle . . .
- Campaign Ads: Will McCain save money on ad creation? Replace latest Clinton ad with an approval by McCain, and we've got a hypothetical McCain campaign ad. — RedState
- Government Spending: Simple Math?
Front Page: Birdflu Outbreaks, Zimbabwe, Flying Cell Phones
- India and South Korea are both struggling with fresh outbreaks of bird flu. In India, officials have ordered the elimination of about 20,000 birds. The outbreak is based around Bangladesh and has spread to more than half the country.
Check This: Condemning McCain's Service in South Carolina
A terrible specter of the 2000 race, attacks against John McCain's military service record are popping up again in the Palmetto State. South Carolina Republicans are set to vote in their primary tomorrow, and the outcome — with three different winners in the first three major contests — couldn't be more crucial.
Earlier this week, Vietnam Veterans Against McCain circulated a handout accusing the candidate of betraying fellow POWs to save himself.
On the Newsstand: Huge U.S. Embassy in Iraq
A recent Vanity Fair article about the new American Embassy in Iraq caught my attention. $600 million of U.S. tax money is being spent on building a fortified America in Baghdad.
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