by Sarah Vaz in World
The 2004 election may have shifted America's political agenda to the right, but another November election marked the leftist trends emerging in South America, that of Uruguay's Tabare Vaz-quez. A 64-year-old oncologist, and self pro-claimed socialist, Vazquez beat out rivals in Uruguay's traditional White National and Colorado parties, which have both lost favor during recent economic downturns.
by Kathryn Treadway in World
In America we have a plethora of bear images; there are cuddly teddy bears, Care Bears that stare, yummy Gummi Bears, and bears that live in big blue houses. What is it about the bear that immediately connects it with a distinct geographic location and culture? Images of panda bears are immediately associated with China and tall bamboo forests, while polar bears conjure images of the frozen tundra and an icy wasteland.
by Nicole Chismar in World
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Safety Drive in Boston
Angered by the death of Victoria Snelgrove, the 21-year-old student killed two weeks ago in Boston by a pepper-spray bullet, civil rights advocates are seeking at least a temporary ban on the Boston Police Department's use of so called "less lethal" weapons.
by Ryan Bowley in World
Every year around this time, influenza and flu vaccines become a major concern among health-conscious citizens. Flu vaccines are regarded as important for some and unnecessary for others. The influenza virus is transmitted through the air, when someone who is infected coughs or sneezes.
by Phoebe Patterson in World
Hamid Karzai heralds a new era in Middle Eastern politics as the first popularly elected president of Afghanistan. The 46-year-old president took power in December 2001 and has since garnered respect within the international community as a shrewd statesman.
Turkey Soda Pop?
by Andrew Blaylock in World
After the tremendous success of its turkey and gravy-flavored soda during last year's U.S. holiday season, a Seattle based soda company will be offering green beans, casserole, mashed potatoes, fruitcake, and cranberry flavored soda. "Last year, the response to our Turkey and Gravy Soda was overwhelming, but we really didn't have side dishes to go with it," Peter van Stolk, chief executive of specialty soda maker Jones Soda Co.
2008 Woodie Awards