michelle obama speech video

August 26th, 2008

michelle obama speech video

Korea Development Bank’s Chief declined to comment on a Reuters report

August 22nd, 2008

Korea Development Bank’s Chief Executive Officer Min Euoo Sung declined to comment on a Reuters report that the state-run lender is “open to” a potential acquisition of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

Reuters, citing an unidentified Korea Development Bank spokesman, said Korea Development is studying a number of options, including buying Lehman.

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. climbed 15 percent in New York after Reuters reported that Korea Development Bank said it’s open to acquiring the fourth-largest U.S. securities firm.

Top schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

August 22nd, 2008

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Stephanie Tubbs Jones, In loving memory

August 22nd, 2008

From Hillary Clinton to me

Dear Shaun,

Yesterday, we lost a colleague, a friend, an inspiration, and a champion for all of us. I am deeply saddened by the death of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones. She was my friend and my sister. She made me laugh, smile and fired up my spirit when I needed it most.

She had a light that shone for the world to see within her and a fighting spirit safely stowed behind her disarming smile. Stephanie had so much integrity and a fiery intelligence that enabled her to become a one-woman force for progress in our country.

Stephanie was a tireless worker, giving a voice to the voiceless and always combating injustice. Stephanie spent much of her life fighting for all Americans and to ensure that everyone had the most precious right - the right to vote.

All of us who were lucky enough to know her and love her can only strive to be as much like her as we can — to be as passionate, as loyal, as hard-charging, and as joyful every single day.

Stephanie was one of a kind, and we will miss our friend forever.

My family’s deepest condolences are with Stephanie’s son, Mervyn, her family, and her many loved ones, friends, supporters, and her beloved Ohioans. It is during this tough time that we look back and remember all the memories and blessings that Stephanie brought into our lives. If you have a thought, a story, a prayer, or condolences you would like to share, you can visit our website today so we can rejoice together in the friendship and love that we have for Stephanie. All the notes and memories we gather will be sent to her family on behalf of our extended family.

Send in your thoughts and memories about Stephanie.

Thank you,

Hillary

Wallace Spearmon disqualified 200m Olympic sprint

August 20th, 2008

Wallace Spearmon who won 200m bronze at the worlds in Osaka last year and silver in Helsinki in 2005 was disqualified 200m Olympic sprint

American Wallace Spearmon finished third but was disqualified for stepping out of his lane, so fourth-place finisher Shawn Crawford of the United States received the bronze medal.