Friday, June 03, 2005

Newsweek Stories

  • Could Bolton Be Good for the United Nations? 
    At the United Nations, they're worrying much more about Henry Hyde than John Bolton
  • The Oval: What's a Suitable Gift for a President? 
    Choosing a present for the world's most powerful man isn't easy. Plus, Bush's advice against campaigning on war, and the White House's new love of press conferences.
  • Fineman: Mark Warner, the Democratic Contender 
    He's got youth, money, a base ... and he's a Southern governor.
  • New Leader: Kosovo on Track to Independence 
    The new prime minister is confident Kosovo will become an independent country—and not a moment too soon.
  • Terror Watch: Blow to Bush as Swiss End Probe 
    The suspension of a Swiss investigation into a suspected Al Qaeda financier could affect Washington's global battle against funders of terror.
  • Dickey: Iran's Bloggers Go Behind the Chador 
    Iranian bloggers have harnessed the subversive power of the Web to express themselves politically—and also to find dates in a society that curtails public courting.
  • Allan Sloan: Warren Buffett's Power Play 
    Behind Warren Buffett's deal for PacifiCorp
  • Peer Program Helps Mothers with HIV 
    How a mentoring program is helping South Africa's stigmatized HIV sufferers get--and give--support to those infected by the virus
  • Q&A: Tips for Teens Who Want to Eat Well 
    In a new book, a Hollywood nutritionist offers diet tips to an ever-pickier group of eaters—teenage girls.
  • Politics: The Cellular Divide 
    Bill Frist has already been buffeted by both parties. But if he thought that was tough, wait till he tries to navigate the thorny politics of stem-cell research.
  • Pulso sa DYAB Abante Bisaya, Maayong Buntag, Kapamilya ug TV Patrol Central Visayas

    Tagbaw ka ba sa pagpatuman sa gobyerno sa iyang sports programs?
    Please text your answer to DYAB REACT (opinion) and send to 2366.

    Typhoon Dante Is Here

    Typhoon "DANTE" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 1,080 kms east of Visayas (12.1°N 135.4°E) with maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 kph. It is forecast to move west northwest at 19 kph. Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Southwesterly surface windflow prevailing over Western Luzon.

    Metro Cebu: Cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the south and southwest, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 24 to 30°C (75 to 86°F).
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