On...Pirates

Kristen B had requested once more info on the Somalian pirates. Well, here's the latest news story I've come across.

ROYAL NAVY IN FIREFIGHT WITH PIRATES

From...A Glimpse into China's Slave Empire

When 1 billion slaves isn't enough.

This is a powerful article on China's mad dash into Africa and the Hell and slavery they are bringing with it. Journalist Peter Hitchens was extremely fortunate to live and tell his tale of brutality, greed, and a dark glimpse of the 19th century come to roost in the 21st.

How China has created a new slave empire in Africa by Peter Hitchens From The Daily Mail/UK

Tony Snow: More Remembrances

I thought I'd add a few more articles regarding Tony Snow.

The first is from Susan Estrich (who I cannot stand to listen to, I find her voice very grating, but can read from time to time.)

Estrich remembers her friendship with Snow

The second is by Nolan Finley of the Detroit News

Tony Snow was a family man first

R.I.P. Tony Snow

Tony Snow died today. Sad news.

Full Article

NASA and Shuttle to Part Ways

NASA sets date for final shuttle mission in 2010

HOUSTON — NASA has tentatively set the final space shuttle mission for May 31, 2010, four months before the shuttle fleet retires.

NASA has 10 missions remaining for the shuttle fleet, which President Bush ordered to retire by Sept. 30, 2010. The schedule announced Monday includes five flights this year, five in 2009 and three in 2010.

The space agency has already begun work on developing a new spacecraft to send astronauts back to the moon.

US Embassy in Berlin Returns Home

Berlin Celebrates Return of U.S. Embassy to Brandenburg Gate

By Patrick Donahue

Article is HERE