The first presidential debate of 2012 was in my opinion a draw. Candidates Mitt Romney and Barack Obama went round for round with each other throwing jabs and hooks without any real knockout punches being landed. Although I thought both candidates were evenly matched; the moderator Jim Lehrer seemed to be out of his league when refereeing these two heavyweights.
The VP debate is set for today as Biden vs Ryan is played out on television.
The last time VP candidates debated, it was Senator Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin. The ratings reached an average of 69.9 million viewers, making it the most-watched V.P. debate in television history.
The previous ratings record was set in 1984 when 56.7 million watched the debate between George H.W. Bush and Geraldine Ferraro.
Malala Yousafzai is a strong symbol in Pakistan as a severe public reaction has developed after this 14 year old was shot in the neck by the Taliban on her way home from school.
Ms. Yousafzai was seriously injured in the attack and remains unconscious while she recovers following an operation. Two other girls were also injured in the attack.
Private schools closed for the day in protest and students gathered to pray for her.
SYRIA vs TURKEY. Syria Accuses Turkey of Air Piracy
Syria heightens tough talk as Russia is now demanding an explanation from Turkey because it forced a passenger plane to land.
ROMNEY TALKS STRONG STANCE. Tough Talk on Syria
The GOP candidate has ideas for action but is fuzzy on getting the job done.
CIA STRIKE. Former Jihadist Claims Killing al-Qaeda Leader
Morten Storm says he was a double agent who planted a device that led the U.S. to Anwar al-Awlaki.
Shooting of Pakistani teen prompts outcry
VP CANDIDATES DEBATE. About To Take Center Stage.
GOP Ryan has been studying up on VP Biden, who's been dealing with public policy for years.
STATE DEPARTMENT ON LIBYA SECURITY. More Questions?
Republican do not accept the explanation that protection was fine, but overwhelmed by the unprecedented Benghazi assault.
TURKEY INTERCEPTS SYRIAN PLANE. Tensions Escalate.
A jet was forced to land at Ankara airport, and the contents confiscated.
DETAILS ON MENINGITIS OUTBREAK. Firm settles suit.
SYRIAN MASSACRE SILENCED. Where is Global Outrage?
The killings in Daraya by that regime's forces attracted worldwide condemnation at the time, but there has been few words and little action from UN since then.
CHINA SNUBS IMF. Senior Officials Are No Show.
China’s finance chiefs opted out of annual IMF meetings and the World Bank in Tokyo, as a result of China and Japan tensions over islands in the East China Sea. Meanwhile, IMF warns Euro-zone of capital flight as the
fund is concerned that European banks’ balance sheets may damage growth and increase unemployment.
Incontinence is a subject most men and women are reluctant to talk about — even with their doctors. As a result, they suffer physically, emotionally — and needlessly. They fail to get help that can restore continence and confidence.
More than 32 million Americans, including one in three older women, live with incontinence. It is a treatable medical issue — not a psychological problem or personal failure. You can do something about incontinence. And the sooner you act, the more effective the results can be.
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Event: Álvaro Uribe Vélez "No Lost Causes"
When: October 10, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Where: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Washington D.C., Conference Rooms
Álvaro Uribe Vélez, former president of Colombia, will discuss his memoir "No Lost Causes." A book signing will follow the discussion. This event is a fundraiser for the NPC Journalism Institute. The author will only sign copies purchased through the National Press Club. Tickets are free for NPC members and $5 for all non-members. Space is limited. Register at www.press.org/events/uribe