Letters to the Editor - 2/25/2008 Feb 26, 2008
Again I ask, will the Neocons continue their support of a Monarchic "unitary presidency" when they have to play "Hail to the Chief" to a "King" Barack or "Quenn Hillary" instead of "KING GEORGE" (isn't that who we fought a Revolutionary War against). To CONSERVATIVES: Do you, or do you not, repudiate this doctrine of "unitary presidency". (North County Times)
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i hail from kenya where half of barrack haileth from :)). we were discussing him last week at the pub and my pal pipes up he is gonna be assassinated. (International Herald Tribune)
Yemen still close to al-Qaeda's heart Feb 7, 2008
The bin Ladens hail from the village of al-Rubat in the Hadramaut region, and bin Laden took his fourth wife from there ... Head Office: Unit B, 16/F, Li Dong Building, No. 9 Li Yuen Street East, Central, Hong Kong Thailand Bureau: 11/13 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuab Kirikhan, Thailand 77110. (Asia Times Online)
On the road: Saudi pledge to lift ban on female drivers Jan 21, 2008
An unaccompanied woman must shop behind curtains and cannot hail a taxi. Critics believe allowing women to drive would be the first step towards a gradual erosion of the kingdom's modesty laws. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Bush urges Saudis to boost oil output Jan 16, 2008
It's a desperate move; he's throwing a Hail Mary pass. But I don't think he's going to get anywhere with it. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
NO MORE QUESTIONS?... Dec 29, 2007
Top of the Ticket : Los Angeles Times : Clinton's "don't ask" policy. Clinton's "don't ask" policy. (The Drudge Report)
YEMEN: Saudi charities boost health, education projects Dec 26, 2007
Whereas previously they might have donated money for mosque-building, these groups have turned their attention to development projects, especially in the Hadhramaut, southeastern Yemen, where most of them hail from. Established in 2006 by the sons of the founder of the Saudi Commercial Bank, Awon Development Foundation targets the poor through various projects. (AlertNet)
Bush Seeks to Restore Tattered U.S. Image With Heavy '08 Travel Schedule Dec 25, 2007
That changed after the Sept. 11 attacks, when he adopted a style supporters hail as visionary and critics call cowboy diplomacy. While the president will strive to strengthen alliances, it won't come at the expense of continuing to prosecute the war on terror, said Jim Jeffrey, the deputy White House national security adviser. (Bloomberg -- US)
Saudis spend big as oil price fuels rivers of gold from the dunes Nov 30, 2007
A third development, the Prince Abdulaziz Mousaed Economic City in Hail, is to be the Gulf's biggest agricultural hub. These huge projects seem to echo the 1970s oil price boom, when the industrial cities of Jubail and Yanbu were created out of the desert and rich Arabs bought up swathes of Mayfair. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
War On Terror: Saudi Insurgency Nov 27, 2007
The lion's share hail from Riyadh, where the Saudi government insists sending fighters next door to join the insurgency is not official kingdom policy. Yet Saudi clerics have freely exhorted the faithful to go to Iraq to kill the "infidels" and resist the "American occupation." The most famous fatwah was signed by 26 senior Saudi clerics in November 2004. (Investors Business Daily)
Singapore and Thailand hail World Cup progress Nov 20, 2007
SINGAPORE: The coaches of Singapore and Thailand hailed the progress their teams have made after reaching the third round of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup, in contrast to Indonesia who flopped out of contention ... In Bangkok, South-East Asian giants Thailand sealed their place with a 1-0 win over Yemen. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The 3m spree that landed a Saudi prince in a London court Nov 16, 2007
The Austrian Glock 18C "special tactical weapon" is described in one advertisement as "particularly popular with VIP security personnel. Nothing stops an assassination attempt faster than a hail of 9mm bullets". According to the court claims, the ambassador's luggage of choice is Delsey and Zero Halliburton aluminium suitcases, whilst in cigars, his preferences run to the latest offering from Cuba - the Cohiba Siglo VI "Canonazo" brand. (Guardian Unlimited)
* Bhutto may regret her gamble on Musharraf Nov 7, 2007
The army is losing dozens of men every week and facing growing disciplinary problems from its Pashtun ethnic soldiers, who hail from the border region. The militant response has been suicide bomb attacks in the urban centers of the Pakistani heartland. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Somalia teeters on edge of survival Sep 27, 2007
The two leaders hail from rival clans, and some Somalis fear that unless the dispute is quickly resolved, it could spell an end to the thin veneer of cooperation between the two men and possibly turn into a clan war. Government officials in Jowhar admit there are huge challenges. (International Herald Tribune)
Lendman: Shock Doctrine Review Sep 20, 2007
He called it "freedom" and took his mathematical model miracle to the grave amidst a hail of undeserved eulogies ... By the late 80s, the crackdown subsided, the economy was in free fall, workers again struck and Mikhail Gorbachev's reformist government was in power in Moscow ... Mikhail Gorbachev became head of the Soviet Union's Communist Party in March, 1985, believing the economy stalled and needed change. (Zmag.org)
I wasn't trying to outdo 'Sholay': Ram Gopal Varma Sep 14, 2007
" "India is great in many ways but its greatest uniqueness lies in the fact that it is a confluence of almost all the world's religions and, for that reason, a potential model for universal brotherhood," says Padma Bhushan award winner Maulana Abdul Karim Parekh. --------------------------------------- The above are just some of the excerpts from today's news-making headlines. Ah bro Maulana AKP, you tug at the strings of my bleeding heart so! I respect your sentiments and can identify myself... (Mangalorean.com)
Should Georgia end property tax? Sep 14, 2007
Hail Big Brother, He sees all and knows all. You follow the dailykos. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
[SAUDI ARABIA] Kingdom cherishes youth, fosters sports programs Sep 9, 2007
The other sport cities and centers in Makkah Al-Mukaramah, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Taif, Al-Qassim, Abha, Tabuk, Al-Ihsa'e, Hail, Al-Khobar, Jeddah, Jazan, Al-Majma'ah, Al-Baha, Al-Qaraytt, Al-Khafjy and Al-Qateef accommodate from 20,000-30,000 spectators, and each one has a running track, youth hostels, playgrounds, a mosque, a gymnasium hall, a swimming hall, a medical center and an auditorium ... The kingdom has a record of achievement in football, the junior team won the first Asian Junior... (Korea Herald, Korea)
Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds unite to hail cup-winning heroes Jul 30, 2007
Please note: Your browser has been unable to load the stylesheet that accompanies this page. The page is still readable. (Scotsman)
Hail of gunfire for the champs Jul 30, 2007
Your browser does not support script. Monday July 30, 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
My 125-minute President Cheney fantasy Jul 28, 2007
And then, suddenly, a distant ruffle of drums rose up, as if from the bay, preceding the faintest strains of "Hail to the Chief," and we dissolve to. An aide tentatively approached Cheney. (Townhall.com)
Media hail brave Indons Jul 20, 2007
The media were not alone in hailing the side. We are proud, we did our best, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told the players, giving the thumbs up sign at the stadium shortly after the match ended, Media Indonesia reported. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Life or death match for Saudis Jul 14, 2007
JAKARTA: Saudi Arabia coach Helio Dos Anjos says their Asian Cup clash against Indonesia today is a matter of life or death, as he brushed aside a hail of criticism in his adopted homeland. The Brazilian, who has only been in the job for a month, has been attacked on all fronts in the oil rich kingdom after his side drew 1-1 with South Korea in their opening game. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
India's sons live the dream - and wage jihad Jul 10, 2007
All three hail from the southern Indian state of Karnataka and had studied in Bangalore, its capital ... The Pakistani constituents in the IIF have acted as Osama's elves in India" (, August 22, 2006). Indians have cooperated with "Osama's elves" to carry out attacks on Indian soil. They have drawn on the expertise and funds that groups like LET or HUJI offered. Carrying out attacks abroad was therefore the next logical step. Sudha Ramachandran is an independent journalist/researcher based in... (Asia Times Online)
Clinton vs. Gore? Jun 29, 2007
com::Clinton vs. Gore. On the blog now: Updated at 8:46 AM. (Townhall.com)
Saudis seek help to build high-tech cities Jun 26, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia is developing four economic cities in Riyadh, Jeddah, Hail and Jizan, and Malaysian technopreneurs should bid for the projects, said a businessman from that country. Businessman Sheikh Muhammad Al-Shibani said the Saudi Arabian Government is impressed with Malaysian technology because it is of high quality and at competitive prices. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* World News Quick Take May 29, 2007
Majid bin Rashid al-Harbi was arrested in a desert area some 100km south of the northern city of Hail, the ministry said late on Sunday. Last month, the Saudi Interior Ministry said Waleed bin Mutlaq al-Radadi, the alleged mastermind and one of the triggermen in the shooting, was killed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Jerry Falwell, Political Innovator May 16, 2007
The next morning, when he appeared at a rally at Liberty, the band played "Hail to the Chief.". Along the way, he created his own Bible college and then turned it into an even bigger university, where Republican Presidents and presidential candidates stood in line to speak to graduating classes. (Time.com)
Reagan/Gingrich candidate wanted May 4, 2007
Da da da-da da de da de da de dum dum (hail to the chief). By Aquagirl. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Don't ask, don't tell about the real "300" Apr 8, 2007
We hail the heroics of the Spartans, but we don't dwell on the infanticide that sent many an innocent baby to a gruesome death so that the city-state wouldn't be spoiled by "imperfections.". We praise the Socratic method of teaching as recounted to us by Socrates' star student, Plato, but we ignore the sexualized environment in which these Greek philosophers lived ---- though Plato's Academy seems to have favored chaste relationships between men and boys. (North County Times)
Stock Focus: Global 2000 Winners And Losers Apr 8, 2007
Out of the 10 best-performing stocks in the Forbes Global 2000 over the past year, six hail from China. For the year ended Feb. 28, 2007, the Global 2000 shows an average price gain of 17%, compared with an increase of 10% for the Standard s 500. (Forbes)
Eatery rejection stirs up UM, city Apr 4, 2007
When restaurant manager Ryan Dutton saw Aljama, he refused him service, stating Aljama allegedly threatened him weeks before when they were trying to hail the same cab late one night in downtown Missoula ... Embarrassed and unsettled by the ordeal, Aljama left and called his friend and interpreter at UM. Aljama told Khaled Huthaily, a leader in UM's Muslim Student Association, about the incident and said he was humiliated by how Dutton yelled and screamed at him in the restaurant ... Huthaily... (Missoulian, MT)
Summit draws mixed reaction Mar 31, 2007
While some Arab commentators hail the summit as a great success, others are highly critical of what they say was a summit guided by US "directives" rather than Arab interests. Some criticise Israel's reaction to the Arab proposals, while in Israel itself commentators greet the initiative mostly with scepticism. (BBC News -- Africa)
Saudi's child slavesThe young beggars forced to work on the streets of Jeddah Mar 20, 2007
Many hail from countries like Yemen which, despite bordering one of the Middle East's richest states, is a world away in terms of economic prosperity. These children are often sold by families who are either duped into believing their offspring will get a better life or sometimes simply threatened. (BBC News -- Africa)
Sunday liquor sales clears committee, but don't toast yet Mar 14, 2007
My guess is wherever it is from whence you hailed is exponentially worse than ol Georgia ... Meanwhile, back at the ranch hail to my fellow Georgians, infidels, treehuggers, druids, fundamentalists, misplaced yankees, steers, queers, and those who wish they weren t: contact your local representatives and press them to allow ALL legal voters to check yes or no on a statewide referendum. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Lendman: Bush's Samson Option Mar 8, 2007
It would be a fanatical "hail Mary" act of insanity that by one definition is repeating the same mistakes, expecting different results. It has no more chance of success than our misadventures in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Zmag.org)
Letters for Monday, March 5, 2007 Mar 5, 2007
They are ready for the venerable Hail Mary play. Send all your receivers deep and throw the ball as far as you can; with the hope that something good will happen. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
The Fighting Monks of Vietnam Mar 5, 2007
His plans include a series of three-day Buddhist mass-chanting ceremonies, the first starting March 16, to pray for the dead on all sides of the Vietnam War, unprecedented "Grand Requiem" ceremonies that Nhat Hanh's followers hail as a leap forward in Communist-Buddhist relations. But the banned Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam sees Nhat Hanh's pilgrimage as betrayal, not breakthrough. (Time.com)
3 Frenchmen shot dead in S. Arabia Feb 27, 2007
As soon as the French stepped out of their vehicle, a hail of bullets met them. The group comprised four men, three women and a child, the ministry said. (Pakistan Dawn)
Can the churches turn back the clock? Feb 20, 2007
But it's okay to rape or bash someone, say some hail Mary's and confess, the Catholic god will forgive you, then you can go out and do it over again ... But it's okay to rape or bash someone, say some hail Mary's and confess, the Catholic god will forgive you, then you can go out and do it over again. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Lend a hand in Chile Feb 11, 2007
The 13-night tour, which begins March 25, visits Jeddah, Al Ula, Madain Salih, Hail in the great Nafud Desert and other sites in Saudi Arabia before traveling to Bahrain. Cost: $6,745 per person, double occupancy ($595 single surcharge), including some air fare from Los Angeles, hotels, meals and English-speaking guide. (Buffalo News -- Arts)
Bush: 'I'm the decision-maker' Jan 28, 2007
The Swamp - Chicago Tribune - Blogs. Beyond the headlines, beyond newsprintThe Chicago Tribune's Washington Bureau. (Chicago Tribune)
Anderson: Russias Managed Democracy Jan 24, 2007
For nearly two months Chechen resistance held out against a hail of fuel-air explosives and tactical missiles that left the city a more completely burnt-out ruin than Stalingrad had ever been ... Clinton hailed the liberation of Grozny ... If one of the candidates they most fear the defence minister, Sergei Ivanov, or even the pallid premier, Mikhail Fradkov, for example were to be put into the Kremlin, they could find themselves in much the same situation as the limpets of Yeltsin. (Zmag.org)
An indecent end to a reign of infamy Jan 4, 2007
While President George W. Bush may hail the dictator's demise as another "milestone" on Iraq's path to democracy, it looks just as likely it will turn out to be another paving stone on the road to the sectarian hell into which Iraq is descending. With this squalid act, the Shia-dominated government led by Nuri al-Maliki, has for all practical purposes abandoned any pretence that it aims to govern on behalf of all Iraqis. (Financial Times)
Pilgrims hail tragedy-free Haj Jan 2, 2007
Gulfnews: Pilgrims hail tragedy free Haj. Last updated: 12:40 (GMT+04) Tuesday, January 02, 2007. (Gulf News)
