Archive for June 12th, 2008
Exxon Mobile To Give Up Ownership Of Their Stations
Posted by: BookGirl on: June 12, 2008
Corporate evil-doers, Exxon-Mobile, are giving up their stake in the retail end of the oil industry. There will still be Exxon-Mobile brand stores, but they will not be directly owned by the corporation.
«”I think the decision came that it’s more of a headache than its worth,” said Oppenheimer & Co analyst Fadel Gheit.»
That means [...]
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Posts
Posted by: BookGirl on: June 12, 2008
- In: Election 2008| McCain| Obama| Politics| USA
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— A New York Times article shows it’s ok to disagree. The Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger (a republican) and his wife, Maria Shriver (a democrat and a Kennedy) are going through this political season supporting two very different candidates.
Here’s a taste:
«The lawn of their Brentwood home has dueling campaign signs. The breakfast table has [...]
Our Image Abroad Improves… a Smidge
Posted by: BookGirl on: June 12, 2008
- In: Bush| Global| Politics| USA
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NY Times reports:
«There is good news and bad news for President Bush as he pursues his valedictory tour of Europe this week, according to a new worldwide study by the Pew Global Attitudes Project. The image of the United States has improved slightly in many countries over the past year, the poll results show. But [...]
Court Overrules Bush on Gitmo Detainees
Posted by: BookGirl on: June 12, 2008
- In: Bills & Laws| Bush| Civil Rights.| Debate| Election 2008| Global| McCain| Politics| Shady| USA
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In a ruling of 5-4, the Supreme Court ruled Gitmo detainees have the right to use Federal courts to challenge their imprisonment. The ruling goes against the Bush Administration’s policy (called the Military Commissions Act of 2006) which prevents prisoners access to habeas corpus.
The NY Times reports:
«The decision, which was joined by Justices John Paul [...]
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