Carriers and Palm have been absolutely silent on the matter, but let's be honest: there's very likely been one of the most heated, no-holds-barred wars over the past few months to score European exclusivity on the Pre since the Storm and the iPhone -- and with launches broadly expected by mid-year, ...

With visible signs of torture, first and second-degree burns on his chest and genitals, APPO councilor Marcelino Coache Verano, who for 12 hours was “kidnapped� with the clear intention of repressing the social movement and sending a message of terror to society, was abandoned near Ocotlán. Mar...

In Brazil, there is a horrific story of a 9-year-old girl who was raped and impregnated (h/t Falloch’s comment).  It’s believed that the rape was committed by her step-father.  The girl was not only pregnant at that young age, but also pregnant with twins.  And so, as makes perfect se...

Well, we had a very good day today. I love what I do. It is such a privilege to be together with really committed leaders who want to grow and do all they can to serve the work of God in and through their churches and organizations. We began the day looking at the theme of leader as Architect of New...

Via the BBC: Chavez sends army to rice plants Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has ordered the army to take control of all rice processing plants in the country. Mr Chavez accused some firms of overcharging by refusing to produce rice at prices set by the government. He warned that some companies co...

I've been feeling kind of homesick for Brazil lately. Certainly part of it is the shitty cold weather that has been just hanging around for so long this year. Part of it is the last week being the lead up......

even if it's true...? it's stunning to me how the u.s. can make sweeping pronouncements about other countries but won't bother to look in the mirror... from al jazeera... The Argentinian government has angrily criticised Leon Panetta, the new director of the CIA, for warning of a potential economic ...

There's more to genealogy than name lists. The field includes all aspects of life, including music. How did music impact the lives of our ancestors? Were they involved in music as performers or listeners? As an important part of life, music helps us understand our ancestors and the times they lived....

a posting from the Patti Network find out what else I'm writing. Holocaust Denier Ordered Out of Argentina The government of Argentina has given Bishop Richard Williamson ten days to leave the country or face expulsion. Williamson has been at the centre of an international furor over his denial of t...

While we readily admit that today we’re taking a sarcastic sort of swipe at the pretty dumb practice of stating the sodding obvious, we ourselves wish to make it perfectly obvious that we are in no way “having a go” at Ireland’s excellent ex President, Mary Robinson. Since th...