Archive for May, 2008
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Why Am I Not Surprised?
GAO Faults Port Security Program May 27, 2008 Associated Press WASHINGTON - A Department of Homeland Security program to strengthen port security has gaps that terrorists could exploit to smuggle weapons of mass destruction in cargo containers, congressional investigators have found. The report by the Government Accountability Office, being released May 27, assesses the Customs-Trade […]
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Feast of John Calvin
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
It’s About Time!!!
Guantanamo detainees finally get their day in court By Agencies 27 May 2008 Detainees at the US Military Prison in Guantánamo will finally get their day in court today (Tuesday) after a direct action by campaigners. 35 Americans from cities and towns across the country will go on trial for a protest at the US […]
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
On This Day
Saints, feasts and other days St. Augustine of Canterbury (RC) In History 1529 - 30 Jews of Posing Hungary, charged with blood ritual, burned at stake 1924 - General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church repeals ban on dancing and theatre attendance
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Monday, May 26th, 2008
Memorial Day
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Monday, May 26th, 2008
Today in Anchorage
Today: Partly cloudy. High 59F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low around 40F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow: Mostly sunny skies. High around 65F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.