$33.7m in grants help boost state's ag exports Nov 19, 2009
Industry officials said a portion of the funds will be used to expand markets in Southeast Asia and open new ones in India and Russia. California's tree fruit industry exports about 25% of its crop. (Fresno Bee)
Obama says talks under way on Iran sanctions Nov 19, 2009
Obama's tough talk came as Iran indicated it would not ship its low-enriched uranium to Russia for processing, the centerpiece of deal aimed at a peaceful resolution to Iran's 00004000 contested nuclear program. "They have been unable to get to 'yes', and so as a consequence, we have begun discussions with our international partners about the importance of having consequences," Obama said in a brief news conference with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Marx's Worst Enemy Nov 19, 2009
Bakunin, aptly called the hairy Russian giant, was born to a noble family of only modest means in a village north of Moscow in 1814 ... Bakunin spent the next four years, supported apparently by loans that he couldn t repay and occasional handouts from his family, voraciously reading English and French Romantics and German philosophers, in particular and writing for little Russian magazines ... When he left Russia to go to study at the University of Berlin in 1840, pursuing his deep interest in... (The American Conservative)
"2012" a Big Hit First Weekend Out Nov 18, 2009
3 million in Russia, $9. 9 million in South Korea and $8. (CBS News -- Early Show)
The Going Rogue Index Nov 18, 2009
Russia, proximity of Alaska to, 275________map proving it, pre-index page. Salter, Mark________willingness to engage in fisticuffs of, 213. (Slate)
Bad boy Putin grooves with Russian rappers Nov 18, 2009
Bad boy Putin grooves with Russian rappers - Music- msnbc ... Bad boy Putin grooves with Russian rappers ... Russian prime minister embraces hip-hop in effort to win over young people. (MSNBC -- International)
CHENEY: 'NO REASON FOR AMERICAN PRESIDENT TO BOW TO ANYONE'... Nov 18, 2009
An arms-reduction treaty with Russia is going to expire Dec. 5 without a new one in place, forcing the parties to scramble to sign an interim bridging agreement. And Iran and North Korea have yet to deliver on Obama s promise that U.S. engagement will yield better behavior. (The Drudge Report)
Michael Jackson 'Moonwalk' glove set to sparkle at auction Nov 18, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. There is a lot of interest, people are flying from all over the world on Saturday," he noted. The "made in Korea" left-handed golf glove encrusted with Swarovski crystals was probably purchased for about 30 dollars, Julien said. But it was famously worn by the star in a televised concert marking Motown's 25th anniversary. Jackson wowed viewers, performing the song "Billie Jean" and premiering his Moonwalk moves for mass consumption. "This was his most... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Are cell phones, grid the next cigarettes? Nov 18, 2009
Lawmakers in the United Kingdom, France, Israel, India, Russia, Finland, Sweden and Thailand are already seeking to limit use of cell phones by children and teens until all of the science is sorted out ... Yet most European nations have also yet to adopt lower exposure EMF standards as Switzerland, Italy, Russia, Belgium and Liechtenstein have all done. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Timeline: Chechnya Nov 17, 2009
1858 - After decades of violent resistance, Chechnya is conquered by Russia following the defeat of Imam Shamil and his fighters, who had aimed to establish an Islamic state ... Communist leader Doku Zavgayev overthrown; Dzhokhar Dudayev wins a presidential poll and proclaims Chechnya independent of Russia ... 1994 December - Russian troops enter Chechnya to quash the independence movement. (BBC News -- Europe)
POLICY ON SUBMISSIONS Nov 17, 2009
james wrote on Dec 29, 2008 10:59 PM:" hey thats pretty good it only took ya 13 days to think of a comeback for nancys letter.please explain how you feel carter took 60 percent of your state when your not even contigious with the rest of the lower 48 if anything its russia that took your land. better yet just follow sarah and todds pland to secede and join russia you think things are bad now ". james wrote on Dec 29, 2008 10:55 PM:" nancy wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:52 AM:" You Alaskans never cease... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Not so strong Nov 17, 2009
org), educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan, has researched and taught at universities in the United States, Canada, France, Switzerland, and Russia. Now senior research fellow in the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, Carleton University, Canada, he also consults privately in a variety of fields. (Asia Times Online)
A Place So Beautifully Sad, It Makes Me Want To Paint Nov 17, 2009
The Czech Republic is a small, landlocked country (about the size of Virginia) that its neighbors seem to think has been affixed with a sign that says, "Invade Me." For hundreds of years, waves of Austro-Hungarians, Germans, and Russians have occupied it ... Anyway, the Russians had pulled out so recently you could almost still smell the exhaust fumes of their tanks ... We had first gone to Russia, flying on the Czech national airlines. (Slate)
Obama, Russia Eye December Nuclear Treaty Nov 16, 2009
U.S., Russian Presidents Boast Progress With New Pact at End of Asian Summit ... President Obama meets with Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Singapore Sunday ... Mr. Obama said Sunday the United States and Russia would have a replacement treaty on reducing nuclear arms ready for approval by year's end. (CBS News -- World)
Sir Paul hits 3,000 in Russia Nov 16, 2009
Sir Paul McCartney has played his 3,000th concert before 60,000 fans in the Russian city of St Petersburg ... It was Sir Paul's first concert in the Russian city and the 3,000th time he has played since joining The Quarrymen at the age of 15 ... Sir Paul addressed the audience in English and Russian and was wildly applauded when he returned for an encore carrying the Russian flag. (Yahoo News -- The Beatles)
Reports: Iran's Russian Reactor Startup Delayed Nov 16, 2009
Reports: Startup Of Iran's Russian-built Nuclear Reactor Delayed Until Next Year ... (AP) MOSCOW (AP) - Russian news agencies are reporting the reactor at a nuclear power plant that Russia is building in Iran will not be switched on this year as planned ... The agencies quote Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko as saying Monday that while Russia expects to make "serious progress" by the end of the year, "there will be no startup.". (CBS News -- World)
Obama Walks Tightrope in 1st Trip to China Nov 16, 2009
China is the real adversary, not Russia. But instead of containing China and strengthening our own economy back home, the U.S. for decades has willingly boosted China's economy at the expense of our own, all because Corporate America needs the cheap labor. (CBS News)
Ahmadinejad Says Western Pressure Empowers Iran Nov 16, 2009
On Sunday, Obama said during talks with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev in Singapore that "time is running out" for Iran to sign on to a deal with the IAEA.. Obama said he and Medvedev agree that the U.S. and Russia will continue to urge Iran "to take the path that leads them to meeting its international obligations." Medvedev said he still hoped to persuade Iran to send its enriched uranium to his country ... 2 tons (1,100 kilograms) - around 70 percent of its stockpile - of... (CBS News -- World)
The Most Sinister Of Motives Nov 15, 2009
Why would Russia help Iran build an A-bomb ... Obama is either very inept or trying very hard to remove the temptation for Russia to dominate the the world by encouraging our terrorist enemies to use nukes against us ... There is a Fox News video showing Obama trying several times to shake hands with Russian Diplomats and was rebuffed each time. (Investors Business Daily)
US women figure skaters on thin ice Nov 15, 2009
Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, who won global silver last season, are at the top of the table going into today s free dance, more than 13 points ahead of Russia s Jana Khokhlova and Sergei Novitski. The women simply aren t part of the conversation. (Boston Globe)
Czechs rock out at celeb-studded concert Nov 15, 2009
Earlier Saturday, Havel had harsh words for Russia's current regime while engaging students in a political debate at the Charles University's Faculty of Arts ... He said Russia had developed a special, sophisticated way of general manipulation, and while displaying the attributes of democracy, its practice was limited to a level that would not harm the current regime. (MSNBC -- International)
In Asia, Obama, Medvedev see nuke pact progress Nov 15, 2009
US-Russia arms control talks progressing. The United States and Russia have agreed on the broad outlines of a deal to replace a major Cold-War era arms control agreement and are trying to work out remaining technical issues, U.S. officials say ... The U.S. administration hopes that President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, will be able to sign a replacement for the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty when Obama travels to Europe to accept the Nobel Peace Prize on Dec. 10. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Apec leaders drop climate target Nov 15, 2009
Sunday 15: Has talks with Russia's President Medvedev before leaving for China 4 ... Mr Obama later met his Russian counterpart as the clock ticks for the world's two leading nuclear powers to strike a new arms reduction deal ... After the meeting, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said he hoped that "as we agreed earlier... we can finalise the treaty by December". (BBC News -- Americas)
Hawaii to Host APEC Summit in 2011 Nov 15, 2009
APEC's members include Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, Russia and Vietnam. MMIX, The Associated Press. (CBS News)
Victoria Beckham wins US TV deal Nov 15, 2009
Body sold' to Russia kebab shop. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
A President Of Europe? Continent's Unity Is Tested Nov 15, 2009
"The time has come to have a personality who will make an imprint ... a European mark" on world affairs from Iran's nuclear program to relations with Russia, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said last week. "We should have weight in the world; we are 500 million people," he said. (CBS News -- World)
Ford: union concerns resolved at Kansas City plant Nov 15, 2009
General Motors Co.'s decision to scrap the sale of European subsidiary Opel raised new uncertainty Wednesday over the unit's future, astonishing politicians in Germany and Russia, and prompting workers to plan walkouts in protest. The GM board's unexpected decision to call off the sale to auto parts maker Magna International Inc. and Russian lender Sberbank was a startling end to months of haggling in which Chancellor Angela Merkel and other German leaders had strongly backed the deal. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
US Official: Climate agreement will take time Nov 15, 2009
President Barack Obama said Sunday the United States and Russia would have a replacement treaty on reducing nuclear arms ready for approval by year's end, an announcement designed as an upbeat ending to a summit with Asia-Pacific leaders. While publicizing progress with Russia on arms control - part of Obama's agenda to advance nuclear disarmament - the president and other leaders bowed to the obvious on climate change. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Obama to Push Arms Control With Moscow Nov 15, 2009
(AP) A major pact within tantalizing reach, President Barack Obama aims to nudge forward an arms-control deal in talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ... The U.S.-Russia meeting takes place as the nations seek a successor to a Cold War-era agreement ... "We are already taking steps to bring down our nuclear stockpiles in cooperation with the Russian government," he said during a news conference in Japan with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. (CBS News)
Corruption claims Nov 14, 2009
Russia police corruption row rages on. Artyom Krechetnikov BBC Russian service ... The political storm triggered in Russia over accusations of police corruption is still rumbling on. (BBC News -- Europe)
Infotainment Nov 14, 2009
The Miss Krasnoyarsk Region beauty contest is a regional stage of the Miss Russia 2009 national contest. reuters. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
VINCENT CORRELL: No easy way to get America back to top Nov 14, 2009
Russia was beating us. We, through our government taxes, put loads of money into science so we could catch up. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Lifetime Globe prize for Scorsese Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 09:38 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. Martin Scorsese has previously won two Golden Globe awards. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Paranormal profit for scary movie Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 15:16 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. The film was shot in the director's home in San Diego in 2006. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Building bridges Nov 14, 2009
Mitrovica's concrete walls are plastered with slogans like "EU go home", "Welcome Russian army" ... Fatal fire at Russia arms depot. (BBC News -- Europe)
Blaze 'sets off Russian rockets' Nov 14, 2009
Blaze 'sets off Russian rockets ... A fire at an air base arms depot in north-western Russia has reportedly set off several missiles, but caused no deaths or injuries ... Col-Gen Aleksandr Zelin, commander-in-chief of the Russian Air Force, confirmed a number of air-to-air-missiles had exploded in the fire. (BBC News -- Europe)
Obama setting a newly cooperative tone in As... Nov 14, 2009
The U.S., Japan, China, Russia and South Korea are partners in talks to persuade North Korea to give up the active nuclear weapons program it has in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions. Pyongyang is widely believed to have enough weapons-grade plutonium for a half-dozen nuclear bombs. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Medvedev vision grips Russian press Nov 14, 2009
Mr Medvedev described a hi-tech Russia shaking off the Soviet past. The economic modernisation plans outlined by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev prompt the Russian press to examine how his views differ from those of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin ... Opinion is divided as to whether Mr Medvedev's annual state of the nation address on Thursday heralded a far-reaching shake-up of the Russian economy or just cosmetic reform. (BBC News -- Europe)
Turkey 'could store Iran uranium' Nov 14, 2009
It has so far refused offers by France and Russia to do this and insists its nuclear programme is entirely peaceful ... Iran has so far been lukewarm towards a proposal, made last month after six-party talks in Geneva, that it hand over its enriched uranium to Russia for eventual reprocessing in France ... Fatal fire at Russia arms depot. (BBC News -- Europe)
Angolan 'mafia targets Chinese' Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 18:09 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. Angolan 'mafia targets Chinese. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
'It's Orwellian': Everyone in UK could be given a personal 'carbon allowance'... Nov 14, 2009
The old Russia is going to look really good. Jimbo on November 13, 2009 at 04:50 PM. (The Drudge Report)
US sees progress on arms control talks with Russia Nov 14, 2009
Russia and the United States have a good chance of reaching a new nuclear arms reduction deal before year's end, but other nuclear powers must join disarmament efforts, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in remarks released Saturday. Medvedev also told Germany's Der Spiegel magazine he has been working well with his predecessor Vladimir Putin, and predictions of a rift between him and Putin - widely seen as pulling the strings in Russia - are overblown ... Iran wants Russia to deliver on... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Who are the furries? Nov 14, 2009
Groups around the world meet regularly and there are conventions in the US, UK, Germany, Mexico, France, Russia and Brazil. Petting and scratching. (BBC News -- UK)
The IVSO and friends bring the Nutcracker to the Illinois Valley Nov 13, 2009
First performed on Dec. 18, 1892, in St. Petersburg, Russia, ;The Nutcracker; has been a Christmas-time classic performed throughout the world and is almost everyone;s first ballet. Now the entire Illinois Valley is being invited to view this spectacular performance. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Nov 13, 2009
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Travel travails? Social media are your friend Nov 13, 2009
Fairy-tale ending: Honeymooners Dmitri Zagidulin and Bethany Thomas made it to St. Petersburg, Russia, thanks to Thomas' blog post, which sparked a flurry of calls and e-mails to Expedia ... When a visa snafu marooned honeymooners Bethany Thomas and Dmitri Zagidulin in en route to last week, their journey had all the makings of a disaster: a tepid response from their travel agency, , a closed consulate and luggage that had gone on to Russia without them ... And less than 24 hours after the duo's... (USA Today)
Boeing expected to dump its stake in Sea Launch Nov 13, 2009
Iran's government said Tuesday that it will use Italy to launch the satellite some time after March 2011, after waiting years for Russia to do the job, Iran's semiofficial Mehr news agency reported. But Italy's Carlo Gavazzi Space company said no launch is planned, or would even be possible. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Student organization of the week: Methodist Student Network Nov 13, 2009
With people from Africa, South America, Russia and China serving with the group and attending services on Sunday, there is definitely a multicultural flair to the group. Sunday Service has songs and scripture readings in several different languages to accommodate all of the different nationalities that attend. (Gamecock Online, SC)
St. Petersburg librarians visit Scituate Nov 13, 2009
Literary progress knew no cultural bounds on Oct. 31, as librarians from St. Petersburg, Russia, met with Scituate Town Library Director Kathy Meeker to discuss the modern-day role of libraries in their respective countries. The Russian visitors toured several urban libraries, including the Boston Public Library and Boston University libraries, but were encouraged by Scituate Town Library trustee Kevin Carleton to visit a successful suburban version of the book-filled buildings ... According to... (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Osbourne in Susan Boyle apology Nov 13, 2009
Page last updated at 11:49 GMT, Thursday, 12 November 2009. Susan Boyle (r) recently appeared on America's Got Talent. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Robbie joins Take That on stage Nov 13, 2009
Page last updated at 09:08 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. Williams and Barlow sang with other artists during the finale. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
World gold supply 'runs out'... Nov 12, 2009
Barrick shuts hedge book as world gold supply runs out - Telegraph. Thursday 12 November 2009. (The Drudge Report)
AB InBev makes 3Q profit, but revenue down 10 pct. Nov 12, 2009
8 percent in central and eastern Europe - especially Russia and Ukraine where drinkers turned to cheaper beer. Volumes fell 3. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Polish gas monopoly PGNiG posts strong 3Q gains Nov 12, 2009
Russia's Gazprom saw its earnings halved in the first six months of the year due to lower natural gas prices and sinking demand in Europe, while overall debt jumped nearly a third, the company reported Monday ... PGNiG, or Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo, imports the bulk of the gas it sells in Poland, with Russia its primary supplier. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
POLICY ON SUBMISSIONS Nov 12, 2009
james wrote on Dec 29, 2008 10:59 PM:" hey thats pretty good it only took ya 13 days to think of a comeback for nancys letter.please explain how you feel carter took 60 percent of your state when your not even contigious with the rest of the lower 48 if anything its russia that took your land. better yet just follow sarah and todds pland to secede and join russia you think things are bad now ". james wrote on Dec 29, 2008 10:55 PM:" nancy wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:52 AM:" You Alaskans never cease... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Musical collaboration for children Nov 12, 2009
In our story he meets a young American girl on the train to Niagara Falls and reveals much about his life in Russia, his love of music, and his fears of conducting ... Yes, children will learn that he is from Russia, he hated reporters, he wrote ballets, he was scared to conduct, etc. (Fresno Bee)
Courtroom Egyptian killer gets life Nov 12, 2009
Wiens, a Russian-born German citizen, had argued his action was not premeditated ... Medvedev prepares for key Russia speech. (BBC News -- Africa)
Hamilton leads Celebrity line-up Nov 12, 2009
Page last updated at 09:10 GMT, Thursday, 12 November 2009. Hamilton told friends he was on a yacht in the south of France. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Cole plans duet with Snow Patrol Nov 12, 2009
Page last updated at 11:21 GMT, Wednesday, 11 November 2009. Many other acts are expected to duet on the night. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jobs hope at former Burberry site Nov 12, 2009
Medvedev prepares for key Russia speech. German courtroom killer gets life. (BBC News -- UK)
Sir Paul hits 3,000 in Russia Nov 12, 2009
Sir Paul McCartney has played his 3,000th concert before 60,000 fans in the Russian city of St Petersburg ... It was Sir Paul's first concert in the Russian city and the 3,000th time he has played since joining The Quarrymen at the age of 15 ... Sir Paul addressed the audience in English and Russian and was wildly applauded when he returned for an encore carrying the Russian flag. (Yahoo News -- The Beatles)
Hogmanay headliner revealed Nov 12, 2009
Page last updated at 12:38 GMT, Wednesday, 11 November 2009. Street party headliners unveiled. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Robert Fisk on writing from World War I Nov 11, 2009
" Yet who could disagree after the Great War, if not during its immense sacrifice that the "rules of war" are largely a nonsense, an invention to transform mass murder into mass sacrifice. Tolstoy's devastating critique of Napoleon's invasion of Russia must be invoked here, because he wrote that: War began, that is, an event took place opposed to human reason and to human nature. Millions of men perpetrated against one another such innumerable crimes, frauds, treacheries, thefts incendiarisms... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Kovalchuk takes part in Thrashers practice Nov 11, 2009
Oh, I don t think he s going to bolt back to Russia either ... One thing I can definitely say is that I HATE the Little White Russian line (love the nickname, but we need a different Russian Antro perhaps ... It s still a white Russian, a double one at that, so you still have the nickname (just note a little one). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Three anniversaries Nov 10, 2009
Known variously as "clans" in Russia, "institutional nomadic networks" in Poland, and by still other names elsewhere, always their members were energetic and well-placed, sometimes also ethically challenged. A "clan-state" arose in Russia in the 1990s ... A prime example of the Russian clan at work would be the "Chubais Clan," named after the young reformer Anatoly Chubais, which had earlier coalesced through a club of young intellectuals, then teamed up with advisors from Harvard University to... (Salon)
