April 17, 2012

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Games of the XXX Olympiad: July 27 – August 12, 2012 – Closing ceremony NBC to air live online Sunday

NBC to stream London Olympics closing ceremony live online The event still will air Sunday on a tape-delayed basis on NBC in prime time     NBC announced it has changed plans and will stream Sunday’s Olympic closing ceremony live online.   Sunday’s ceremony from London will still air on a tape-delayed basis on NBC […]

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April 15, 2012

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5 Cities seeking 2020 Olympics make pitch

5 Cities seeking 2020 Olympics make pitch In 2011 South Africa’s Olympic committee ruled out a bid for the 2020 Games. IOC president Jacques Rogge retains a long-held desire to bring the games to Africa for the first time. Jim Heintz Associated Press MOSCOW- The five cities seeking to host the 2020 summer Olympics made […]

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April 14, 2012

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New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson buys New Orleans Hornets from NBA for $338 million. Sacramento’s new NBA arena deal crumbles. Will Charlotte get the Hornets name back? Will Seattle or Kansas City land a NBA franchise?

Update December 4, 2012 See link Report: New Orleans Hornets to change nickname to Pelicans https://dilemma-x.net/2012/11/30/nba-rebranding-name-and-colors-for-the-new-orleans-hornets-and-the-charlotte-bobcats/ _____________________________________________   With Tom Benson on board, New Orleans Hornets fans can exhale NFL New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson buys New Orleans Hornets from NBA for $338 million New Orleans Arena. NBA attendance ranks the Hornets with the […]

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April 13, 2012

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U.S. aims for better outcome with Brazil – Also, African-Brazilians are they left out of their own country’s growth?

U.S. aims for better outcome with Brazil after tough summit The United States and Brazil are the two largest economies and democracies in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due here next week for another jab at reaching convergence on key foreign policy and global finance issues, including Cuba, the Middle […]

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April 12, 2012

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India overtakes China as Iran’s largest oil customer

India becomes Iran’s No. 1 oil client Reuters India has vaulted to the top of the list of Iran’s oil customers, overtaking China, in a first-quarter buying surge ahead of tighter sanctions against Tehran this summer, data published by a leading industry consultant showed. Direct imports to India from Iran were 433,000 barrels per day […]

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April 11, 2012

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Video: As Mitt Romney is set to clinch Republican nomination for president the Obama campaign strikes hard

As Mitt Romney is set to clinch Republican nomination for president the Obama campaign strikes hard Mitt Romney has effectively won the Republican nod to challenge President Barack Obama in November’s 2012 presidential election now that chief rival Rick Santorum has dropped out of the Republican race. __________________________________ Obama campaign ads     ____________________________________________________________   These are […]

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April 11, 2012

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Video: Learning to be racist in South Africa: “Afrikaner Blood” -The shocking video by Elles van Gelder and Ilvy Njiokiktjien

Learning to be racist in South Africa: “Afrikaner Blood” -The shocking video by Elles van Gelder and Ilvy Njiokiktjien   “Afrikaner Blood” “Afrikaner Blood,” by journalist and videographer Elles Van Gelder and photojournalist Ilvy Njiokiktjien (from the Netherlands), received first prize in the second World Press Photo Multimedia Contest. World Press Photo Multimedia Contest announced its […]

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April 10, 2012

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Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe close to death: reports -Videos and history of Zimbabwe’s past

April 10, 2012 Robert Mugabe close to death: reports     Megan Levy The Sydney Morning Herald   Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is reportedly fighting for his life in a Singapore hospital with his wife and close family by his bedside. The 88-year-old, who is believed to be suffering from prostate cancer, flew to Singapore […]

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April 9, 2012

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Australia a world leader in skilled migration

April 9, 2012 Australia a world leader in skilled migration Australia is at the forefront of global credentials recognition, making it easier for skilled migrants to gain employment in relevant fields such as resource mining.   Catherine Armitage Brisbane Times   Australia is leading the world in removing barriers for foreign workers with an agenda […]

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April 8, 2012

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Videos: A salute to some of the U.S. airlines of the past

Videos: A salute to some of the U.S. airlines of the past As U.S. airlines continue to merge enjoy this salute to some of the past airlines Dilemma X Associated Press reported that American Airlines and US Airways announced plans to merge on February 14, 2013 to create the world’s largest airlines. American’s parent company, […]

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