The Impudent Observer

Bonuses For the Incompetent

Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:22 PM EDT

Congressman Harry Mitchell who chairs a subcommittee of House Veterans Affairs has blasted the Veterans Administration for handing out bonuses ranging up to $33,000 for outstanding work.

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Up and Down Casualties in Iraq

Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:17 PM EDT

By Fred Stopsky

A UN Report indicates civilian casualties in Baghdad have gone down since introduction of the Bush "surge," but military casualties have risen. It also appears that civilian casualties outside of Baghdad have gone up.

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China Warns Australia About Dangerous Dalai Lama

Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:13 PM EDT

By Fred Stopsky

The Chinese government issued a bitter denunciation of Australia's allowing the notorious terrorist, the Dalai Lama, to visit the country and meet with the Prime Minister.

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Weapons Maker Lies About Armor

Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:08 PM EDT

By Fred Stopsky

The air force has recommended to bar Pinnacle Armor Inc. which makes Dragon Skin Armor from signing any new contracts to supply such equipment to the armed forces.

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Israel Blamed for Gaza Problems

Fri May 25, 2007 6:15 PM EDT

By Fred Stopsky

The New Statesman of England has historically presented a staunch left wing criticism of the world.

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The Plight of Foreign Workers in Arab Societies

Thu May 24, 2007 3:10 PM EDT

By Fred Stopsky

Here are several cases in which immigrants brought into Arab nations to handle domestic and physical labor have been abused: Four Kuwaitis kidnapped and raped a Filipino maid. The maid had gone to her Consulate to secure documents for her return home.

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Bias in the Workplace

Thu May 24, 2007 2:56 PM EDT

By Fred Stopsky

According to recent studies, it is apparent that farmers, physically challenged people and those with infectious diseases are most prone to encounter discrimination in the workplace.

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Good News:

Thu May 24, 2007 2:12 PM EDT

By Fred Stopsky

The Chinese government has backed down from its intention to impose real-name registration for the country's 20 million bloggers. It is now merely going to "encourage" bloggers to register. Information from China Daily

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