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October 2010
Millions Still Face Hardships After Pakistan Floods
Pakistanis continue to face humanitarian hardships and large portions of the country's southern province of Sindh remain under water three months after sever flooding displaced millions, a humanitarian aid group reported this week.According to Oxfam, in the most affected region, Sindh, more than a million people are displaced, their homes damaged or destroyed.
Vote for Hope
Original source: Huffington Post
Socialism? The Rich Are Winning the US Class War: Facts Show Rich Getting Richer, Everyone Else Poorer
Original source: CommonDreams.org
Africans Express Appreciation for Cuban Health Cooperation
HAVANA, Cuba, Oct 25 (acn) Cuba’s cooperation in the field of health, particularly to fight malaria, is highly appreciated in Africa, where over the last few days that help has intensified
Media Watchdog Focuses on Lack of Political Diversity at PBS
Media AdvisoryPBS Responds to FAIR StudiesOmbud echoes concerns, but producers question need to broaden sources10/25/10
US Tries to Trip China at Starting Line of Green Energy
On October 15, the US announced an investigation into China's clean energy industry under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which empowers the US president to take measures against unfair or discriminatory trade practices by other countries.But this time the investigation is not focused on traditional industries or a single product.
Can Pollution Affect My Child's IQ?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Can pollution affect my child’s IQ? -- Ellen Franzen, Portland, OR A spate of recent studies suggests that pollution can indeed affect the intelligence of children of all ages (even those still in utero).
Report: Tea Party Activism Tied to Extremists and Turning Violent
The Tea Party and its Republican Party handlers are on the defensive this week after an Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights report linked several prominent Tea Party leaders to extremist and openly racist organizations.
