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This is the place to discuss current news and events that are taking place in the community and throughout the world. Please keep any political news and events in the Politics and Election 2008 section.

  1. Philippines hostage drama compromises country's tourism industry

    After the drastic hostage drama in the Philippines, the Hongkong government released a ban for its people to visit the country. More and more...

    Started by carthal, 08-27-2010 05:00 AM
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    08-27-2010 05:00 AM Go to last post
  2. Lucrative renewable energy resources

    Renewable energy is the most discussed topic these days. Both government and private organizations are conducting a lot of research programs to find...

    Started by Caulfield, 01-15-2010 06:07 AM
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    01-15-2010 06:07 AM Go to last post
  3. A(h1n1)

    A(h1N1) refer to as swine flu. This viruses & bacteria spread in the air rapidly. But, how can we avoid this?

    Started by bethoven, 06-18-2009 09:18 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    06-18-2009 11:46 PM Go to last post
  4. Javon Dawson officer-involved shooting ruled justified

    Source: BayNews9 ST. PETERSBURG (Bay News 9) -- The Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney's Office has concluded that a St. Petersburg police officer was...

    Started by paperboy, 08-12-2008 03:38 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 139
    06-17-2009 03:02 AM Go to last post
  5. Several Gay Marriage Ban Protesters Arrested in Clashes With Police in California

    Source: FOXnews.com Seven people were arrested Thursday during ongoing protests in Los Angeles and San Francisco against California's passage of a...

    Started by paperboy, 11-06-2008 02:55 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 137
    06-17-2009 02:56 AM Go to last post
  6. At least 15 dead in New Delhi blasts, officials say

    Source: CNN.com NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- A string of explosions ripped through busy marketplaces Saturday in New Delhi, killing at least 15...

    Started by paperboy, 09-13-2008 07:52 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 156
    06-17-2009 02:46 AM Go to last post
  7. Clearwater Middle School Teacher Faces Child Porn Charges

    Source: TBO.com State investigators arrested a Clearwater teacher today, accusing him of having pornographic photos and videos of children on his...

    Started by paperboy, 07-31-2008 04:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 133
    06-16-2009 04:30 AM Go to last post
  8. Hospital Seeks to Pull Plug on Brain-Dead Boy, 12

    Source: FOXNews.com WASHINGTON — The family of a 12-year-old boy who is brain dead is fighting a hospital's attempt to have him taken off life...

    Started by paperboy, 11-06-2008 02:53 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 154
    06-16-2009 04:27 AM Go to last post
  9. Santa Delivers Girls Wish...

    This is an older video but one that still tugs at the heart strings, wanted to share with everyone.... YouTube - Santa delivers wish for soldier's...

    Started by Jeremy, 02-20-2009 03:07 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 189
    06-15-2009 08:54 PM Go to last post
  10. Man Not Prosecuted In Murder Case Wants Arrest Expunged

    Source: TBO.com TAMPA - Two years ago, prosecutors decided they couldn't go forward with a murder charge against Itiba Ikido Davis after three...

    Started by paperboy, 07-25-2008 09:10 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 120
    06-14-2009 07:52 PM Go to last post
  11. 11-year-old left behind during amusement park trip

    Source: Baynews9.com POLK COUNTY (Bay News 9)-- An 11-year-old Lakeland girl was accidentally left behind at EPCOT Tuesday while on a trip there...

    Started by paperboy, 07-30-2008 08:01 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 125
    06-14-2009 06:56 PM Go to last post
  12. 'Every day there are more and more kidnappings'

    Source: CNN.com MEXICO CITY, Mexico (CNN) -- Pedro Galindo says when his kidnappers chopped off one of his fingers the pain was excruciating --...

    Started by paperboy, 08-13-2008 12:40 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 148
    06-14-2009 05:43 AM Go to last post
  13. Treasury Dept. lends $2 billion more to GM

    Even more taxpayer money going to GM... wish I could get this kind of bailout. :p Source: MSNBC.com WASHINGTON - Taxpayers invested another $2...

    Started by Jeremy, 04-24-2009 03:19 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 141
    06-14-2009 05:40 AM Go to last post
  14. Crews fan out in Texas to search for Ike victims

    Source: MSNBC.com Crews fan out to search for Ike victims At least 3 million people are without power; storm blamed for 2 deaths The Associated...

    Started by paperboy, 09-13-2008 07:50 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 121
    06-14-2009 05:38 AM Go to last post
  15. Senators Ask Crist To Address Hillsborough Voting Issues

    http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/nov/06/state-senators-ask-crist-address-hillsborough-voti/news-metro/ TALLAHASSEE - Democratic state Sens....

    Started by Jeremy, 11-06-2008 03:45 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 164
    06-13-2009 11:22 PM Go to last post
  16. Obama Avoids Using Word 'Genocide' in Statement Condemning Armenian Killings

    Source: FOXNews.com Obama Avoids Using Word 'Genocide' in Statement Condemning Armenian Killings President Obama is marking the memory of an...

    Started by Jeremy, 04-24-2009 03:17 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 107
    06-13-2009 11:16 PM Go to last post
  17. Gas dips below $4 -- first time in 7 weeks

    Source: CNNMoney Gasoline prices declined for the 9th straight day, falling 2 cents to $3.983 a gallon. Last Updated: July 26, 2008: 10:32 AM...

    Started by paperboy, 07-26-2008 11:39 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 152
    06-13-2009 01:59 PM Go to last post
  18. Suspect arrested in 2006 murders of two teenagers

    Source: BayNews9 PASCO COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- Investigators looking for the suspects in the 2006 murders of two teenagers arrested a suspect...

    Started by paperboy, 07-25-2008 09:13 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 117
    06-12-2009 05:06 PM Go to last post
  19. 'Last lecture' professor taught others how to live

    Source: CNN.com YouTube - Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams YouTube's star lecturer dies at 47 (CNN) -- Randy...

    Started by paperboy, 07-25-2008 09:20 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 111
    06-12-2009 04:59 PM Go to last post
  20. 'Karachi kids': We weren't held captive!

    Source: CNN.com KARACHI, Pakistan (CNN) -- It's a documentary with an alarming message: Two American boys are held captive in a madrassa, a...

    Started by paperboy, 07-30-2008 07:55 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 114
    06-12-2009 04:57 PM Go to last post

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