Month: September 2005

Unemployment Drops to 4.9%

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Not that anyone was paying attention to this, but the unemployment for August dropped to 4.9% the lowest since August 2001:The Labor Department said Friday that the nation’s unemployment rate fell 0.1 percent in August to 4.9 percent, the lowest level in four years.In the report compiled before Hurricane Katrina, the government said that 169,000 jobs were added to business payrolls last month.While that growth is lower than expected, the Labor Department revised the previous month’s payrolls number higher.The 4.9 percent unemployment rate reported for August was down a notch from July’s 5 percent rate and was the lowest since August 2001.

Sean Penn Bales on Rescue Attempt!

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Actor, Reporter, Coastie…US actor Sean Penn bales water out of a boat with a plastic cup as he and members of his entourage make an attempt to rescue stranded people in New Orleans.

Violent Protest for Jobs in Gaza

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Palestinians hurl stones against Palestinian Authority police during a protest against unemployment in the Palestinian town of Khan Younis, central Gaza Strip Monday Sept.

Gas Crisis Hits Asia Hard

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Hundreds of Indonesian bus drivers, vendors and factory workers staged a noisy rally in Jakarta on Sunday to protest against the government’s plan to increase fuel prices.President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono unveiled a plan on Wednesday to raise fuel prices in order to support the weakening rupiah which plunged to a four-year low last week as oil prices surged.Indonesian demonstrators stop a fuel truck in Jakarta during a protest against fuel subsidy cuts Saturday Sept.

If Only New Orleans were in Cuba!

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Some things are better than saving a pig!These Cubans left their pigs and goats with the villagers to take down into the shelter with them the next time a hurricane rolls in.If only the people of New Orleans were lucky enough to live in the tropical paradise of Cuba.

Governor Blanco Refused to Act!

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Another view of the infamous New Orleans bus yard…via Instapundit and Junkyard BlogThis, just posted at Little Green Footballs and originally from Saturday’s Washington Post, is the career-ender for Governor Kathleen Blanco from New Orleans.

How Liberals See the Rehnquist Legacy

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Chief Justice William Rehnquist, the 16th chief justice of the United States, died on Saturday evening, some four hours ago, at his home in Arlington, Virginia, surrounded by his three children.

Mothers of Beslan Meet with Putin

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THE PEOPLE OF BESLAN REMEMBER THE MASSACRE IN THE SCHOOL,VIDEO HEREThe bloodbath in the gymnasium where the tortured children and mothers were being held was one year ago today.A group of women mourn for those killed during a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the Beslan Massacre today in North Ossetia.

JFK Jr. Case is Solved!

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From an email I just received from a friend of my sister’s:Apparently, Fitzgerald is reviewing the evidence…

President Bush's Actions Saved Thousands!

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** Looking Back on How President Bush Helped Save Thousands of Lives **With just hours to act before the wrath of Hurricane Katrina was about to devastate the city of New Orleans, President Bush had the knowledge, foresight and concern to call Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco and persuade her to evacuate Louisiana’s largest city and one of America’s historic jewels.

Missouri Guard Prepares to Assist

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The 131st Fighter Wing, Missouri Air National Guard is deploying to Texas to support relief efforts of the Katrina disaster.Master Sgt.

Nice Telethon!

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As New Orleans Crashes and Burns So Does the Left!Much thanks to WILLisms and Michelle Malkin for pointing out why I rarely tune into regular TV anymore and especially award shows and Hollywood studded events.

Mayor Nagin Plays Favorites with Evacuees!

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After his rant on the radio earlier in the day, Mayor Nagin of New Orleans interrupted the evacuation of refugees today to assist the Hyatt guests to the airport!The evacuation of Superdome refugees was interrupted briefly when school buses rolled up so some 700 guests and employees from the Hyatt hotel.

Jesse Jackson Starts a Race Riot!

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AS IF THE PEOPLE IN NEW ORLEANS HAVE NOT SUFFERED ENOUGH, HERE COMES JESSE JACKSON STRAIGHT OFF THE PRIVATE JET OWNED BY HUGO CHAVEZ TO START A RACE RIOT IN THE DEVASTATION.Just when you thought that Jesse could stoop no lower, he parades into flooded New Orleans to blast George W.

Iran Blames US for Deadly Stampede

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The Supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, blamed the US for the deadly stampede on Wednesday that killed up to 1,000 Shiites:”It is certain that Iraq’s occupiers, who have imposed their evil presence in Iraq under the pretext of bringing security, are responsible for such devastating accidents and they must be held accountable,” Khamenei said.At least 965 Iraqis either drowned or were crushed to death or suffocated when marchers surged on to a bridge over the Tigris River in panic after reports that a suicide bomber was among them.

Update: They Found Fats!

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Plucked him out of the water!Fats Domino one of rock ‘n’ roll’s chief architects has been rescued from the wreckage.Michelle Malkin reports on the good news this morning:Fats Domino who had been unaccounted for in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, was plucked from the flooded city by a rescue boat.

Iran Displays Rare Art

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Iran has put on display the most important collection of modern Western art outside Europe and the United States.

Paki Director to Produce Film on Honour Killing

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Acclaimed Pakistani Director to tackle honour killing in next film.Syed Noor has had great success with his social and romantic films.Syed Noor, the acclaimed Pakistani Film Director, has announced that his next film will be based on traditional honour killings, called “the Price of Honour”.

Bloggers Hurricane Relief Day

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To donate to Catholic Charities click HERE.Today is ” Hurricane Relief Day” as suggested by Hugh Hewitt and organized by Glenn Reynolds, the Instapundit.

Bobby Jindal's Actions Helping Louisiana

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The Jindal Family lost their home in Hurricane Katrina.Bobby Jindal’s legislative victories on natural disaster compensation in Congress this year are critical for Louisianans during this time of need.

Iraq & The Madrid Train Bombs

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Barcepundit has new information on the Madrid Train Bombings!Mohamed Ouazzani, one of those arrested in connection with the Madrid train bombs, has retracted an earlier statement in which he linked the attacks to Spain’s presence in Iraq.

Where's Fats Domino?

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Word is out that Fats Domino has not been heard from since Hurricane Katrina.Fats Domino was missing Thursday, days after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, said his longtime agent, Al Embry.

Looney Clooney Makes a Movie

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File this under “Stupid and liberal and thinks everyone else is just as stupid and liberal”George Clooney “insists” that he is not making a political statement with his new movie.

Pakistan & Israel Hold Historic Talks

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Here is some encouraging news for the day:The foreign ministers of Pakistan and Israel have for the first time held publicly acknowledged talks.

Prayers for Beslan, One Year Later

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THE WORLD REMEMBERS THE CHILDREN OF THE BESLAN MASSACRE,MOVING VIDEO HEREThe boy from Beslan…One of the most striking images seen in the coverage of the Beslan School massacre was this shot of a terrified young Beslan boy sitting in the gymnasium where he was being held by the Chechen terrorists.

Terrorist Basayev Rejoins Chechen Cabinet

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Beslan Massacre Mastermind is now First Deputy Prime Minister!A TV screen grab shows US ABC journalist Andrei Babitsky (L) interviewing Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev.