I visited the States for the first time this year (I'm a Kiwi) and my friend in DC took me to the Asylum Bar in Adams Morgan. I really loved it :) Also I was really suprised by a) How small the White House is b) How big Capitol Hill is. Full Article at OH NO THEY DIDN'T
It took Jeff Gordon 12 years and 17 attempts to win at Texas Motor Speedway, the sight of his only win in 2009. Full Article at Bleacher Report
By Joann S. Lublin John "Jack" Krol, who was named last week as outside chairman of auto-parts maker Delphi Automotive LLP, exemplifies a growing boardroom trend: former chief executives taking an active role steering troubled companies.Mr. Krol, 73... Full Article at Wall Street Journal
RELATIVES of eight victims of an Air France flight that crashed en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris have filed lawsuits in the US and UK seeking damages. Full Article at Herald Sun
ALEXANDRIA - Grant's Lick Elementary School received national recognition and a $10,000 boost this month for its service-learning initiatives. Full Article at Cincinnati Enquirer
Western Europe's tallest peak, the snow-capped Alpine giant Mont Blanc, has shrunk by 45 centimetres (18 inches) in two years, experts said following an official survey. Full Article at The Independent
Chevrolet clinched the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Manufacturers’ Cup champions after 29 races Team Chevy drivers have won 17 races in ’09, more than any other manufacturer 650 NASCAR Sprint Cup Wins!! Full Article at Speedway Media
Grand Funk Railroad disbanded in 1977. Following the breakup, Don Brewer, Mel Schacher, and Craig Frost remained intact and formed the band Flint with the addition of Billy Ellworthy. Full Article at Flint Expatriates
The Hawaii Judiciary's Project HOPE has won national praise for successfully controlling new criminal behavior by probationers, but there have been several tragic failures since the program began. Full Article at The Honolulu Advertiser
DuPont recently announced the five winners of the 2009 DuPont Safety Awards. Full Article at Dubai City Guide