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Friday, May 27, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

Big payout to Egypt and Tunisia at G8 Egyptians and Tunisians left the table with pledges of twenty billion dollars from the G8 as a whole, and another 10 billlion in support from individual states. Interview with a joyous Mohammed Mouldi Kefi Tunisia's Foreign Minister. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

Super Injunction Thwarted By British MP Liberal Democrat MP John Hemming undermined Ryan Giggs Super Injunction, when he used Parliamentary privilege to make this announcement in the British House of Commons yesterday. Barrister, broadcaster and comedian Clive Anderson has been writing about the situation in the UK media is interviewed. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Jasmine Banned In China Both the flower and plant itself cannot be sold, purchased, worn, or talked about in China for political reasons. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

That Is So Takei The sound bites that were heard on NA 306 plus an interview with George Takei regarding the Tennnessee proposed anti gay law Permanent link to this item in the archive.

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Thursday, May 19, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

Lazy Cakes melatonin-laced brownie A popular new relaxation brownie that contains melatonin and other naturally found herbal ingredients has hit store shelves, and is being touted by some as a legal alternative to marijuana brownies. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

You’re a smart guy, Newt, so just answer the question  Permanent link to this item in the archive.

You're a smart guy, Newt, so just answer the question. communities.washingtontimes.com Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Koch Brothers pay Florida State University for influence At Florida State University, the billionaire Koch brothers have quietly bought influence with a large donation. The deal allows their foundation to 'vet' candidates to be hired to teach in a new program promoting, quote, "political economy and free enterprise." Dr. Bellamy, a medical doctor and faculty member of Florida State's college of medicine, has written a public letter of complaint. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn "The Great Seducer" Dominique Strauss-Kahn has had a history with womanizing. This clip opens with clip of a Franch comic Stephan Dion from 2008 followed by an interview with Liz Alderman a reporter for the International Herald Tribune, based in Paris, France. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Schwarzenegger admits he had child with staff member  Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Monday, May 16, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

Lack of bag foils bank robber Eco friendly bank robber in Florida fails to rob bank because he had no bag in which to stash the cash. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Bahraini King pressures university students University students in Bahrain are forced to sign pledges of loyalty to the King in order to continue their studies or suffer torture and imprisonment. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

University students in Bahrain are forced to sign pledges of loyalty to the King in order to continue their studies or suffer torture and imprisonment. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Thursday, May 12, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

Kinky Friedman Interview Kinky Friedman is a Texas-based musician, author, former political candidate and subversive humorist. This is the most enjoyable interview I have heard in a long long time. If you have some time, do yourself a favor and have a listen. I wish I was a Texan so I could have voted for him for Governor. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

Geert Wilder interview Geert Wilder is interviewed in Toronto on May 9 2011 and speaks of his views om the threat from Islam.. "I don't hate Muslims, I hate Islam" Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Monday, May 09, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

Libyan refugee boat carrying 600 sinks  Permanent link to this item in the archive.

The Fear: Robert Mugabe and The Martyrdom of Zimbabwe Zimbabwean-born writer Peter Godwin talks about his book, The Fear: Robert Mugabe and The Martyrdom of Zimbabwe. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Nato ignores pleas for help and let African migrant die Sixty-one African migrants aboard a boat left Tripoli in late March, fleeing the violence in Libya.Their pleas for help were ignored by a warship and a helicopter belonging to NATO forces.Father Moses Zerai is an Eritrean priest who was one of the last people to talk to the migrants when they were on the boat. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Sunday, May 08, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

The Rapture is Comimg May 21st Harold Camping, a Christian radio broadcaster in Oakland believes The Rapture is coming on May 21, the Bible tells me so, or not. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Giant Squid Dying From LF Sound A new study, published online in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, indicate that Giant Squid in Spain are dying due to sounds created by human activity in the ocean. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

France Telecom Suicides The suicide of Remy L, uncovers problems within the company France Telecom-Orange which may have caused 50 suicides in the past 3 years Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Thursday, May 05, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

Minnesota State Representative Steve Simon State Representative Steve Simon is a Democrat who opposes the move to enshrine the ban on gay marriage in the state constitution. On Monday, in the Minnesota State Legislature, he spoke out against it. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Monday, May 02, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

Conservatives Win 1st Majority  Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Donna Marsh O'Connor Donna Marsh O'Connor is the spokesperson for September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows who lost a pregnant daughter in the 911 attack. She opines on the death of Osama bin Laden. Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Anthony Shaffer Anthony Shaffer is U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with 25 years of experience in counter-terrorism and intelligence. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Advanced Defense Studies and the author of Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines of Afghanistan, and the Path to Victory comments on Osama bin Laden Aired May 2 CBC "The Current" Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Assassination of Osama bin Laden Pakistani Investigative reporter Ali K. Chishti discusses the assassination of Osama bin Laden. Aired today CBC "The Current". Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Friday, April 29, 2011 Link to this date in the archive.

The Eloquent Donald Trump At a rally in Las Vegas last night Donald Trump speaks up in a manner similar to Dick Cheynet when he told someone to F__k Off From CBC "As It Happens" aired April 28 Permanent link to this item in the archive.

SETI Halts Alien Search Due to Cutbacks  Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly Interview with Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly newly elected Haitian President to be sworn in on May 14th From CBC "The Current" aired April8 Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Bosnian War Criminal Discovered in Vancouver Branko Rogan came to Canada as a refugee, he hid his past as a guard at a prison camp where Muslim prisoners were abused. The purpose of the court proceedings ... to revoke Mr. Rogan's citizenship. From CBC "The Current" aired April 27 Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Possible Civil War In Syria George Jabbour is a former member of the Syrian parliament and he's the president of the United Nations Association of Syria. Robert Fisk is the Middle East Correspondent for British newspaper, The Independent Maher Arar is a Canadian citizen who spent a year imprisoned in his native Syria after being renditioned by the U.S Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Syrian Activist Speaks Interview with Ammar Abdulhamid who is an exiled Syrian activist currently in the United States. He's been communicating with eyewitnesses on the ground using satellite phones living in Washington From CBC "As It Happens aired April 27 Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Protests over Mega Mine in Ontario farmland  Permanent link to this item in the archive.

Escape From Afghanistan Part2 Interview with Graeme Smith who is a reporter for The Globe and Mail. Aired on CBC "As It Happens on April 26 Permanent link to this item in the archive.

The Great Escape in Afghanistan Interview with Tooryalai Wesa the Governor of Kandahar about the escape of 500 Taliban prisoners. Aired on CBC "As It Happens" on April 26 Permanent link to this item in the archive.

The Guantanamo Trap The Guanyanamo Trap is a documentary premiering today at Hot Docs in Toronto. Interview with Thomas Wallner who co-wrote and directed the documentary and Gonzalo Boye is a Spanish prosecutor who is leading a case against the Bush administration for unlawful detention and war crimes Permanent link to this item in the archive.