Holiday Happenings (The Ithaca Journal)

The 13th annual Tru-Ulysses Winter Festival begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 when Main Street closes down so that festival-goers can enjoy family fun like Hilby the German Juggle Boy, roving street performers, and Santa's “traditional Trumansburg” arrival. Main Street merchants and restaurants will welcome guests and there will be a community-run food court, artists, and craft vendors to visit.

'Everything is in ruins' (The New Statesman)

The war with Russia last August has devastated Georgia: work and even food are now scarce. And Georgians fear that worse is to come

International Forecaster November 2008 (#6) - Gold, Silver, Economy + More (GoldSeek.com)

The following are some snippets from the most recent issue of the International Forecaster. For the full 32 page issue, please see subscription information below.

Another Puppet Ruler USA 11/16 (Indymedia Chiapas)

'Twas an attempt by the media over the past few years to drive people insane over the matter of putting another "puppet ruler" in the White House to be manipulated by the ever-growing private army of Zion's Secrect Police; i.e. Secret Service, which must number @ 120,000 by now.

Business And Careers (Lake City Reporter)

(ARA) - Gone are the days when women were expected to stay at home to dote on their children and husbands. Today's women have broken through the glass ceiling and are finding their way to corner offices around the country.