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1. Blast Near Pakistan Army Headquarters Kills 20 November 02, 2009 Pakistani police say a suicide bomber has killed at least 20 people near the country's army headquarters in Rawalpindi, where gunmen kept up a nearly 24-hour hostage-taking assault last month.Police say Monday's blast occurred in the parking lot of the Shalimar hotel, just a few kilometers from the capital, Islamabad.  Television stations showed ambulances and police vehicles racing to the scene.  The blast comes as the United Nations announced it was withdrawing its international staff from northwestern Pakistan due to security concerns.The Pakistani army is fighting militants in a ... (read more)

2. Solar Panel Plans - How To Make Free Electricity November 01, 2009 If you've ever priced how much will cost to install a solar panel power system onto your home, you've probably discovered that it's not cheap. You have to imagine, however, that hooking your home up to receive only solar power is going to take you completely off the power grid. The electric company will no longer be able to hold you and your family hostage by threatening to cut off your power if you happen to not pay your bill. By taking yourself off the grid and by installing sun power solar panels, you are going to save loads of money. So are sun power solar panels worth the money? Install t... (read more) Author: Santiago Stanley

3. Fear of Failure October 19, 2009 Fear of Failure! Are you feeding your fear or your faith? There is a statement that states, What we feed will grow. If we feed on fear we will live a life controlled by fear, if we feed on faith we will live a life in love and in faith. Fear of failure is a deterrent that can hold you hostage and keep you from realizing your dreams. The presence of fear  can serve as a self destructive force. It can reduce confidence in several of your everyday functions. There is a saying that goes, there is nothing to fear but fear itself. This is an absolutely true statement I believe everyone has ... (read more) Author: Julianne Rowat

4. How to Avoid Moving Scams September 24, 2009 How to Avoid Moving Scams? How to pick a reputable mover, when the moving industry is known for rip off companies looking to scam every client they can? You can easily avoid a dishonest mover by learning some of the shady ways of these false companies. Follow the smart way to choose a professional mover in Los Angeles or anywhere in the world for that matter. Below you willfind most commonly known ways "movers" use to trick you. Shipment Hostage Bait and Switch Delivery Overcharges Delayed Delivery Shipment Abandonment Let us now explore each one of them in details: ... (read more) Author: Tom Mor

5. Active FX: Set Lasers to Stun September 24, 2009 Nowadays, we humans use lasers to solve our problems. Bad eye sight- laser eye surgery. Jacked-up teeth- laser dentistry. Boredom- Pink Floyd laser light show. Tanking economy- hold the world hostage with lasers. And now, lasers have gone all “Hollywood”, as they’re beginning to solve our cosmetic needs. That’s right, with the help of C02 lasers, the skin on every woman’s face can be as tight as Dakota Fannings’. Active FX has made natural aging a thing of the past, helping women lie about their age much more convincingly! What is it? Lumenis Active FX is a cutting edge proc... (read more) Author: Priyank Saxena

6. Somali Militants Issue Conditions For Releasing French Hostage September 17, 2009 Somali insurgents holding a French security advisor hostage have issued conditions to the French government for the man's release.In a statement released early Thursday, the Islamist militant group al-Shabab called for France to immediately cease any political and military support for Somalia's transitional government. The group also called for the withdrawal of African Union peacekeepers from Somalia and for France to withdraw warships patrolling Somali waters as a part of an European Union anti-piracy campaign. The hostage is one of two French military agents seized from their hotel in Mogad... (read more)

7. NATO Troops Free Reporter Kidnapped in Afghanistan September 09, 2009 NATO forces in Afghanistan Wednesday freed a New York Times reporter held hostage by militants, though his interpreter and a British soldier were killed in the operation.Stephen FarrellStephen Farrell, a dual Irish-British citizen, was abducted Saturday while reporting on the aftermath of a controversial NATO air strike in the northern province of Kunduz.Farrell told the Times that his interpreter, Sultan Munadi, who was kidnapped at the same time, was shot dead during the rescue effort. Farrell said he did not know if the fatal shots were fired by the rescuers or the militants.An Afghan woma... (read more)

8. French Hostage Escapes from Somali Captors August 26, 2009 Somali officials say one of two French security advisors held hostage by insurgents has a escaped and is now safe in the presidential palace.Somali military, police and government officials in the capital, Mogadishu, say the French advisor approached soldiers near the presidential palace early Wednesday. The officials say the man identified himself and said he had escaped from his captors who are said to be members of the militant Islamic group al-Shabab. He said he killed three of his captors in the process of escaping.The man is one of two French military agents seized from their hotel in M... (read more)

9. Somali Pirates Release South Pacific Sailors August 06, 2009 A pirate taking a stroll on shore in Hobyo, Somalia, (file photo)Twelve South Pacific islanders taken hostage by Somali pirates earlier this year have been released. The men were seized off the east African coast and have been set free after their employer reportedly paid a ransom.  Eleven crew members from the tiny South Pacific nation of Tuvalu and one from Fiji were abducted off the Horn of Africa in early April. They were captured along with sailors from Ukraine and Germany. The kidnapping was part of a series of attacks on foreign vessels by well-armed Somali gunmen. The pirates... (read more)

10. British Media Say 2 Iraq Hostages Are Likely Dead July 29, 2009 British media report that two British hostages kidnapped in Iraq two years ago are believed to be dead.Reports say the British Foreign Office told the families of the two last week that it believed the men were dead.The two were among a group of five Britons who were seized from an Iraqi Finance Ministry building in Baghdad by men disguised as Iraqi police in 2007.  The bodies of two of the other hostages were handed over to British authorities last month. The fate of the fifth hostage remains unclear and the Foreign Office says all efforts are being made to secure his release.A group c... (read more)

11. Why Celebrities Love Dubai Vacations July 21, 2009 If you looked on the various news headlines emerging from the Middle East, you will notice a substantial shift taking place in the manner they have been reporting about this region as a whole. From various military coups to the stories of political vendetta; from gun totting hostage takers to the unnerving interpretation of Islam; and from the so-called lack of democratization to the non existent human rights, the Middle East has always had to bear the brunt of hostile news reporting. But, the emerging trade and commerce and tourism activities in Dubai are fundamentally changing this long held... (read more) Author: Marissa Smith

12. Al-Qaida in North Africa Frees Swiss Hostage July 12, 2009 Authorities in Mali say al-Qaida's North Africa branch has freed a Swiss hostage abducted in January.Officials announced the release Sunday, but gave no further details.Werner Greiner was abducted in late January with three other Westerners near the Mali-Niger border. The al-Qaida group earlier freed two of the women in the group, but killed British national Edwin Dyer.Some information for this report was provided by AFP and Reuters.... (read more)

13. D & G sunglasses and POLICE sunglasses is it the same? July 16, 2009 Not! It's not First of all, the brand Police glasses Inside the jewelry industry, the Italian brand "POLICE" is a comprehensive development of the Italian hostage to the metal industry and professional enthusiasm, coupled with world-renowned Italian designers Conte Mauro hand, so to catch the wave of avant-garde design Florence elegant mystery, descended listed. Italian Renaissance and the astronomers at the time of the incentive, let local people run for the celestial bodies and human harmonious relationship, with a high degree of recognition, so the jewelry POLICE a... (read more) Author: ball Gong

14. Social Media Taken Hostage By Michael Jackson July 03, 2009 During my usual morning routine of checking email, surfing the Internet for social media updates and news, I learned the true power of a social media “buzz”. While browsing that morning, I came across a headline, “MJ King of Pop pronounced dead.” It appeared to be a random low grade spammy headline, but I do admit it made me curious enough to click. I thought it was just the typical paparazzi crying wolf scenario, but when I started checking out the website I realized it was legitimate news! As the shocking news of Michael Jackson’s death spread like wildfire it caused many people to panic and... (read more) Author: Angira Pandit

15. At Least 3 Kidnapped Foreigners Found Dead in Yemen June 15, 2009 A Yemeni security official says at least three of the nine foreigners kidnapped in a northern mountainous region have been killed.The official said Monday that locals found the bodies of three women near the town of Nashour.Government officials on Sunday accused a Shi'ite militant group of taking the group of seven Germans, a British engineer and a South Korean teacher hostage in the Saada region. The Germans are said to include three children, two nurses and an engineer and his wife. Yemen officials have accused Houthi militants of involvement in the kidnapping, but the rebel group denied th... (read more)

16. Yemen Reports Kidnapping of 9 Foreigners June 14, 2009 Yemeni authorities say rebels have kidnapped nine foreigners, including women and children, in a mountainous northern region.Government officials on Sunday accused a Shi'ite militant group of taking a group of seven Germans, a British engineer and a South Korean teacher hostage in the Saada region.  The Germans reportedly include three children, two nurses, and an engineer and his wife. Yemeni officials said the hostages work for an international aid group at a hospital in Saada, where they said foreigners have been working for 35 years.There was no immediate claim of responsibility for t... (read more)

17. Growing Concern Over Journalists Kidnapped in Somalia June 12, 2009 Paris-based Reporters Without Borders is expressing serious concerns about the plight of two kidnapped Western journalists, who have been held hostage for nearly 10 months in Somalia's volatile capital Mogadishu. The media rights group said there are signs that the kidnappers are losing patience as negotiations to free them have stalled.  The head of the Africa desk for Reporters Without Borders, Ambroise Pierre, told VOA that for months, his group has respected the wishes of the Canadian and Australian governments to allow the negotiations for the release of the hostages to proceed with... (read more)

18. Iraqi Militant Freed Amid Talk of Hostage Exchange June 09, 2009 Officials say the U.S. military has released a member of an Iraqi Shi'ite militant group that recently claimed to have reached a deal to release British hostages in exchange for U.S.-held detainees.British officials say Laith al-Khazali was released several days ago. He had been detained since 2007 after being linked to an attack that killed five U.S. soldiers.His group, League of the Righteous, is believed to be holding five British hostages kidnapped in 2007.The group claimed in March that it had reached a deal with Britain and the United States to free at least one hostage in exchange for ... (read more)

19. Al-Qaida Affiliate Says it Killed British Hostage June 03, 2009 An al-Qaida-affiliated group operating in Mali says it has executed a British hostage because Britain failed to release an imprisoned radical cleric.The group, which calls itself al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, posted a message on the Internet saying it killed Edwin Dyer on May 31.Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown condemned the apparent execution of Dyer as "appalling and barbaric." Mr. Brown said he has discussed the case with Mali's president, Amadou Toumani Toure, and promised to work with allies to pursue those who use terror against British citizens.The al-Qaida group had demanded t... (read more)

20. Clean Coal and Swing States May 21, 2009 The coal industry and the states who cater to it are holding our nation hostage, our current two-party political system is allowing it. Our kids will have to pay the bill in more ways than one… it’s time we stand up and be heard. How many of you remember seeing Barak Obama or John McCain on the campaign trail talking about clean coal technology? Did you notice how this occurred in the swing states, states like Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and others. Now consider this, there are no operating clean coal plants in the United States, the proponents of clean coal cannot tell you what it ... (read more) Author: joel koman

21. The journey of the rose May 08, 2009 The following poem is dedicated to a friend of mine,She is in a sad bad situation,and this poem that accompanies this art, is about the tragedy of her abuse and the race for her life so It is not a happy poem and it is very different from the rest of my work. It' not a poem about hope or peace,SO just a warning you may not want to read this...But life is full of contradiction their is phenomenal beauty in life and their is also phenomenal pain.Their are people that are kind,understanding and full of love,and their are dark ones that seek to devour...Well this is a poem about the dark side call... (read more) Author: Athena Alexa

22. Filipino Seafarers Top Victims of Somali Pirates April 28, 2009 At least 80 Filipino seafarers are being held hostage by Somali pirates - the highest number from any nation. The Philippine government has banned ships carrying Filipino crew members from sailing near Somalia. But as Heda Bayron reports from Manila, piracy is unlikely to stop Filipino sailors from plying the treacherous route.Wives of Filipino sailors show pictures of their husbands Carlo, left, and Rodell,who are in Somali pirates' hand, in Manila, Philippines (File) Until last week, Somali pirates were holding Catherine Boretta's husband. She has been distraught about his condition, after ... (read more)

23. How to reduce your car insurance premium April 28, 2009 Your latest car insurance bill has arrived and it is not a pretty site. In fact, it is downright ugly! What can you do? Must you remain hostage to the ever spiraling rate increases foisted upon you when your policy renews? In a word, no. Let's examine five strategies you can practice today to help reduce your car insurance premiums immediately. 1. Shop For A New Policy. Even with "loyalty discounts" in place, many consumers will find that a competing company will offer significant savings over your current plan. This especially holds true if your state recently opened up the market to inv... (read more) Author: john tahan

24. Many Captured Pirates Released, Analysts Say April 23, 2009 Abdiweli Muse (R) arrested for hold US cargo ship captain hostage is led to US court, 20 Apr 2009 Pirates have stepped up their attacks on vessels off the coast of Somalia. The internationally recognized definition of piracy is found in the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea. "Article 101 of the (U.N.) Convention on the Law of the Sea defines piracy as illegal violence or detention, depredation by the crew or passengers of a private ship or aircraft against other such ship or aircraft on the high seas or outside the jurisdiction of a state," said J. Peter Pham, a maritime securi... (read more)

25. Nigerian Kidnappers Insist on Ransom for Ailing Canadian Hostage April 23, 2009 Nigerian gunmen who kidnapped a Canadian woman in the northern city of Kaduna say she is seriously ill, but insist on the payment of a $136,000 ransom before she is freed. A man who answered a phone being used by the kidnappers told VOA the Canadian woman kidnapped last week is seriously ill. "She is very, very bad. The situation is getting worse every day. There are rashes all over her body. There is no doctor. She says she cannot take medication in Nigeria. She needs her drugs," he said. Whether the 45-year-old Canadian woman really needs urgent medical attention or if it is just a bargaini... (read more)

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