Aid workers in southern Sudan warn the region is at risk of sliding back into conflict. CNN’s Zain Verjee reports.
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CNN’s Shasta Darlington talks about the effect of TSA’s new security measures on travel to and from Cuba.
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Suzanne Taylor, Producer/Director of “What on Earth? Inside the Crop Circle Mystery” ( www.WhatOnEarthTheMovie.com ), has been involved with films since she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude from NYU. Having been an actress, she crossed over to the other side of the camera as the Executive Producer of the feature documentary, CROP CIRCLES Quest for Truth. In February, What on Earth? won the 2009 EBE Award for Best Feature Documentary at the UFO Congress Film Festival, the same award the other film received in 2003. As the founder of Mighty Companions, a non-profit dedicated to consciousness expansion, her Los Angeles home is a gathering place for forward-thinking activists. A fine arts post-impressionist painter, Suzanne had a one woman show. She is an accomplished chef, and author of The Anybody Can Make It, Everybody Will Love It Cookbook. She writes a blog, Making Sense of These Times (The Conversation.org), where posts about progressive ideas include considerations of how consciousness might evolve and how instrumental the crop circle phenomenon could be in that regard. What on Earth? is a feature documentary that chronicles Suzanne Taylor’s interactions, in England, with the lively community of visionary artists, scientists, philosophers, geometers, educators and farmers who have been profoundly touched by the crop circle phenomenon. Filled with stunning imagery of the circles, it deals with how our scientific materialistic worldview hampers serious …
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Oil rich Abu Dhabi decided to help out their Emirates neighbor Dubai on Monday with a 10 billion dollar bailout. Times of India reports, The move was the least expected of all options Dubai had on the table after requesting a standstill on $26 billion in Dubai World debt on Nov. 25, alarming markets and shaking the image of the emirate as a regional business hub. Twitter users are worried for the future of Dubai, but are happy to know that Abu Dhabi has decided to help. msliedrecht (Dubai, UAE) Whoo Dubai gets AED36 billion bail out from Abu Dhabi. 14 Dec 2009 from TwitterBerry Koolpep (Dubai, UAE) @tomsp Dubai would bail out their companies if they could, my friend. They simply can’t. The other side of todays news, I guess. 14 Dec 2009 from TweetDeck in reply to tomsp miamigemini (Miami, Florida) Abu Dhabi had to bail out Dubai today for $10B+. It really is bye bye, Dubai… http://bit.ly/MKHNJ 14 Dec 2009 from TweetDeck HannahHaniya (Casablanca) Wasn’t it kind of obvious that #Abu Dhabi would bail out Dubai? Wondering what took so long. 14 Dec 2009 from Echofon siyabulelas (Johannesburg, South Africa) In debt? Dont feel isolated, even Dubai needs a bail out of mammoth proportions. Geez! 14 Dec 2009 from mobile web — this quote was brought to you by quoteurl Share More
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According to CNN.com , a website says it has released thousands of intercepted text messages from the hours leading up to, during and after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon. Wikileaks.org began releasing the messages Wednesday to mirror the times they were supposedly sent, starting at 3a.m., and ending 24 hours later. The site says some texts originated from text pagers carried by government officials, yet some carry a personal tone. According to the Associated Press , a Wikileaks spokesman says the texts were submitted to the site anonymously, but that the data is valid. Tweeters around the world were both emotionally affected and suspicious of the messages: Marianuum ( Molde, Norway) Seriously? they have published all of the text messages that was sent during 9/11? Am I the only one who finds that disrespectful? 17 Nov 2009 from web valeposh (Italy) …ok, seriously, I don’t think it’s right to release 9/11 text messages. Show some respect. People died. #911txts 25 Nov 2009 from web SouthernCanuck (Texas) how the hell did wikileaks get a hold of 570,000 text messages from 9/11? 25 Nov 2009 from Netvibes carfullofpandas ( Calgary, AB, Canada) If anyone wants to ruin their afternoon Wikileaks is releasing pager text messages intercepted on 9/11. Really chilling/upsetting/disturbing 25 Nov 2009 from UberTwitter yarnpr0n ( Waterloo, ON Canada) Reading Wikileaks of text messages sent during 9/11 attacks. Has anyone else read these? Absolutely chilling. 25 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck dwmurphy2 (Cleveland, Ohio) I can’t believe CNN is showing those personal text messages from 9/11. 25 Nov 2009 from Twitterrific Klondike ( Washington, DC) I’m growing rapidly more uncomfortable about this whole 9/11 text messages release. They didn’t even anonymize phone numbers. 26 Nov 2009 from web — this quote was brought to you by quoteurl Share More
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The Saudi Health Ministry has announced the first four deaths from swine flu at this year’s annual pilgrimage to Mecca. BBC reports, The Saudi government has said all pilgrims need a certificate of vaccination before they can apply for a visa. In September, the Egyptian authorities barred hundreds of Muslim pilgrims in Cairo from travelling to Mecca because of fears about the virus. Twitter users are worried that the virus could spread and kill many more during Hajj. mj_santos (location undisclosed) That is horrible! @AJEnglish Saudi health ministry has confirmed to Al Jazeera that four #Hajj pilgrims have died from H1N1 flu (via @omarc ) 21 Nov 2009 from web omarc (Doha, Qatar) Corrections on #Hajj #H1N1 deaths – Was a Sudanese man who died, not Algerian. He was hospitalised four days after arriving in Saudi 21 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck live_h1n1 (location undisclosed) Pilgrims Ready for Hajj, Unfazed By #SwineFlu – Islam Online : http://bit.ly/89ZYPH 21 Nov 2009 from API MoodyMohd (Saudi Arabia) Thinking about all the people going 2 hajj mashallah 21 Nov 2009 from Echofon somemuslim (location undisclosed) Swine Flu kills for at Hajj. Hope this isn’t part of a bigger epidemic, and that my friends and all others return safely. http://is.gd/50ur3 21 Nov 2009 from web DavidWaldock (United Kingdom) RT @krishgm : 4 pilgrims dead from H1N1 virus in Saudi Arabia and the Hajj hasn’t even started… 21 Nov 2009 from Echofon — this quote was brought to you by quoteurl Share More
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Inside the Crop Circle Mystery A personal message from Suzanne Taylor… I never set out to be a filmmaker. But the moment I first witnessed the awesome mystery and beauty of the crop circles, everything changed. Somehow, the circles and their secrets filled me with a sense of wonder, of joy… and of hope (for myself, for humanity, for our world). Above all, I was filled with the desire to share this incredible experience. With everyone. Everywhere. So I became a filmmaker. I made “What On Earth?” And now, after many years, many adventures and most importantly, many meetings with wonderful friends all over the planet… In a giant effort to share the wonder, power and mystery of the circles with the world, and to bring this experience to YOU, an extraordinary group of experts and organizations have joined forces with me to offer the bonus gifts below… PLUS… When you order the DVD today, you’ll not only have instant access to this wonderful selection of valuable bonuses, but you’ll also get a special 20% DISCOUNT! This is a limited time offer, though — please give this your attention immediately since it’s only around for a very short period. Thanks once again to everyone whose love and support made “What On Earth?” a reality.
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A new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows more Americans are going hungry. USA TODAY reports, forty-nine million people in American households one in six went hungry or had insufficient food at some point in 2008, the highest number since the government began tracking the problem in 1995. Twitter users in the United States are wondering why they don’t hear more about this. Some users are being thankful for what they have in these tough times. SexyNexBoy73 (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania) That is so sad. Economic news – CNNMoney.com > 1 in 6 Americans goes hungry 16 Nov 2009 from txt CYRSV (Santa Clara County, California) 1 in 6 Americans goes hungry – those who can give need to dig a little deeper this holiday season http://tinyurl.com/ya5hsgv 16 Nov 2009 from web aMj89 (Greenville, North Carolina) 1 in 6 Americans goes hungry, maybe it should be 5 outta 6. http://bit.ly/2Mj0Tk 16 Nov 2009 from web LiquidIvory ( Sherman Oaks, California) 1 in 6 Americans goes hungry http://twurl.nl/7opaw6 Be thankful people 17 Nov 2009 from Tweetburner KCMcCoy_PhD (Fresno, California) Why don’t we hear more about this? ( CNNMoney.com ) – 1 in 6 Americans goes hungry http://bit.ly/coBNa #cnnmoney 17 Nov 2009 from web — this quote was brought to you by quoteurl Share More
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As part of his first tour of Asia, U.S. President Barack Obama met Tuesday with Chinese leader Hu Jintao in Beijing, participating in a summit to discuss a number of issues, per BBC . @stevebruskCNN tweeted the following about the event, “C NN live now…President Obama and President Hu make comments after their meeting in Beijing. Unlike many such events, no questions allowed.” Twitter users in China are paying close attention to Obama’s visit to their country. Annie_He (Beijing) #Obama talks abt human rights, the police arrests 20 dissidents & activists. http://is.gd/4WL0F what’s happening during Obama in #China . 17 Nov 2009 from web amojiang (Beijing) Obama is here in BJ, that’s why the traffic was so slow around Chang an jie this morning…brrr…I was late for work 17 Nov 2009 from web pmdfoster (Beijing) Obama’s limo and motorcade parked right on front steps of Great Hall of the People. Tried to sneak a peek. Shooed away. 17 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck telinida (Shanghai) cannot believe the number of Obama-Mao images springing up here in China….hmmmm oh the symbolism! 17 Nov 2009 from web mlh2537 (Beijing) From HU’s facial apperacnce, a successful talk with Obama? 17 Nov 2009 from TwitIQ Others in Asia have also been keeping a close eye on his trip: casha527 (Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan) Obama is ok…I think…what’s their problem??? 16 Nov 2009 from web Tootal (Japan) Is Obama going to sacrifice The Dalai Lama, blatant human rights violations, and Internet censorship to pally up with China? 17 Nov 2009 from web technicolours (Seoul, South Korea) [grumbles about Obama for what must be the millionth time] 17 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck Share More
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The push to prevent others from being infected with swine flu is causing conflict between airline travelers. Tampa Bay Online reports the staff at United Airlines suspected passenger Mitra Mostoufi had the flu and forced her to get off the plane and stay in Tampa as she was trying to return to her home in Hawaii on Monday. Mostoufi and other sick travelers are finding it difficult to travel by plane if airlines know they may potentially have the disease. Twitter users question if what airlines are doing is appropriate and are scared of catching the disease on planes: KGMB9 (Honolulu, Hawaii) Would you have appreciated being kicked off the plane? Even if you were accused of having Swine Flu? 11 Nov 2009 from web Mucx (Barcelona, Spain) Hope they let me on the plane, still got this flu, sweating, shaking, standing at check in…that joke about swine flu has me worried now 07 Nov 2009 from Tweetie authorchristine (Cyprus) I’m worrying about coming home with all this swine flu about, hope I don’t catch anything on the plane! 05 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck bossbev (Undisclosed) These ppl are coughing on this plane. I am so scared of Swine Flu! Y don’t they cover mouths when coughn?????? 04 Nov 2009 from Echofon snoopysnowcone (Massachusetts) On the plane and holding my breath so I don’t get swine flu… 06 Nov 2009 from Twitterrific Juno_Is_Boring (Yakima, WA) About to board the plane to Denver. Then on to Kansas City. Hope we don’t get Swine Flu. 03 Nov 2009 from txt Share More
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