Colorado's Lamborn joins conservative congressmen on Honduras visit, defying US coup policyOctober 2nd, 2009 Lamborn defends Honduras trek despite coup policyDENVER — A Colorado Republican is defending his visit to a Honduran leader deemed illegitimate by the White House. Rep. Doug Lamborn joined three other Republicans on Friday to meet interim President Roberto Micheletti in Tegucigalpa, the Honduran capital.
Winfrey to tape show in downtown Chicago closing parts of Michigan Ave.; show open to publicSeptember 1st, 2009 Chicago's Michigan Ave. to close for Winfrey showCHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey is bringing her show to the streets of downtown Chicago next week.
Malaysia reverses ban, says Muslims can attend Black Eyed Peas concertSeptember 1st, 2009 Malaysian Muslims allowed at Black Eyed Peas gigKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Malaysian government has agreed to let Muslims attend a concert by U.S. hip-hop stars Black Eyed Peas, reversing an earlier ban imposed because the show is sponsored by an alcoholic beverage company, officials said Wednesday.
Malaysia bars Muslims from Black Eyed Peas concert organized by Irish beer giant GuinnessAugust 27th, 2009 Malaysia bars Muslims from Black Eyed Peas concertKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia's government has barred Muslims from a concert by U.S. hip-hop stars the Black Eyed Peas next month because the event is organized by Irish beer giant Guinness, an official said Thursday.
The Black Eyed Peas set record for most weeks on top of Billboard singles chartAugust 19th, 2009 Black Eyed Peas set record for most weeks at No. 1NEW YORK — The Black Eyed Peas have just made history on the Billboard charts.
Mexico's president supports idea of free trade deal with Brazil proposed by business sectorAugust 16th, 2009 Mexico's president favor trade deal with BrazilSAO PAULO — Mexican President Felipe Calderon says he supports the idea of a free trade agreement between Brazil and Mexico, the two biggest economies in Latin America. Calderon says he's enthusiastic about the idea of a deal proposed by Brazilian business executives to push for a commercial accord for the two nations.
Astronomers discover rare 'Green Pea' galaxiesJuly 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of astronomers has discovered a group of rare galaxies called the "Green Peas", which could lend unique insights into how galaxies form stars in the early universe. The galaxies were discovered with the help of citizen scientists working through an online project called Galaxy Zoo.
McDonald's 'Dollar Menu' an ideal model for corporate success in tough timesJuly 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - McDonald's 'Dollar Menu' has been instrumental in maintaining leading fast food chain's profitability even in tough times, according to a Tel Aviv University researcher. Dr. Itai Ater insists that McDonald's "Dollar Menu" is an ideal model for corporate success in the times of economic crisis.
White House sees no alternative to restoring ousted Honduran president to powerJune 30th, 2009 White House: Honduran president should returnWASHINGTON — The United States said Tuesday it saw no acceptable solution to the ouster of the president of Honduras other than returning him to power. The comments came as Honduran President Manuel Zelaya planned to travel to Washington for a special gathering of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States.
Blogger Perez Hilton sues Black Eyed Peas road manager over Toronto incidentJune 24th, 2009 Perez Hilton sues Black Eyed Peas managerLOS ANGELES — Perez Hilton struck back Wednesday with a civil lawsuit filed against the Black Eyed Peas manager accused of hitting him outside a Toronto nightclub. The celebrity blogger, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, sued the Peas' road manager in Los Angeles for battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Perez Hilton says he was punched by Black Eyed Peas manager outside Toronto nightclubJune 22nd, 2009 Perez Hilton says he was punched by Peas' managerTORONTO — Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says he got a black eye from the manager of the Black Eyed Peas. Hilton says he got into argument with Fergie and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas at a Toronto nightclub early Monday morning and was punched outside the club by Polo Molina, the band's manager.
Fifth-graders join first lady in harvesting White House vegetable gardenJune 16th, 2009 Students join Mrs. Obama in harvesting gardenWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama welcomed fifth-graders back to the White House garden Tuesday to pick the lettuce and peas they helped plant in the spring.
A sample menu for Georgia prison inmates on Friday, when they get only 2 mealsJune 5th, 2009 A sample Friday menu for Georgia inmatesA sample Friday menu for prisoners in Georgia, who are now getting only two meals that day as the state tries to save money:
Breakfast:
Scrambled eggs
Grits
Corn Muffins
Bran cereal
Pineapple beverage
Margarine
Coffee
Milk
Dinner:
Chicken and biscuits
Turnip greens
Tossed salad
Vinegar and oil dressing
Mashed potatoes
Spice cake
Iced tea
Source: Georgia Department of Corrections
US can learn on renewable energy from Brazil, says ObamaMarch 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama said his country has lot to learn from Brazil in the field of renewable energy and would utilise that opportunity to build close ties with other Latin American countries. Obama has promised to redouble his country's efforts to use clean energy during talks with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the White House Saturday, EFE reported.
Fergie has 'no baby plans' until Black Eyed Peas tour endsMarch 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a bid to put pregnancy rumours to rest, Fergie has said that she has no plans for having a baby until the end of the Black Eyed Peas comeback tour. The 'London Bridge' star married actor Josh Duhamel in a lavish ceremony at Malibu, California, in January.
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