Posted by harp, at 12:47PM 07/04/08 : Ex-Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86
Note: WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms, a North Carolina Republican who became an icon to conservatives, died Friday at age 86, the Jesse Helms Center said.
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Posted by BAHRAMERAD, at 11:52PM 07/03/08 : PERSIAN EMPIRE & THE PERSIAN PEOPLE
Note: So you think you know everything about the Romans? They gave us sophisticated road systems, chariots and the modern-day calendar. And of course they had to contend with barbarian hordes who continually threatened the peace, safety and prosperity of their Empire. Didn't they?
Terry Jones takes a completely fresh approach to Roman history. Not only does it offer us the chance to see the Romans from a non-Roman perspective, it also reveals that most of the people written off by the Romans as uncivilized, savage and barbaric were in fact organized, motivated and intelligent groups of people, with no intentions of overthrowing Rome and plundering its Empire. This is the true story of Roman history as seen by the Persians.
Posted by helloworldbea, at 11:45PM 07/03/08 : 3 Unique Singapore Tourist Treats
Note: There’s nothing quite like Singapore — with its compact little island form, a unique blend of traditional eastern and future-esque western influences has made it one of the more popular tourist destinations in the last decade or so. tags: tourist
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