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Archive for January, 2008

Carter heads alternative to Southern Baptists

Along with Carter, major speakers include former Vice President Al Gore and former President Bill Clinton, who has played a leading and provocative role in the presidential race of his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. Huckabee backs out Republican Sen

Language barriers hobble Belgians

But Dutch and French speakers live largely separate lives, governed by parallel officialdoms. They watch separate television stations, attend distinct schools and universities and vote for Dutch and French wings of the same political parties. ‘We are …

No ban likely for inappropriate speech

… measure. “We need to have a good discussion.” McCarthy’s comments came as the Miscellaneous Matters Committee met Monday to consider the proposed amendment to the council’s rules, which would also bar the use of racial slurs and vulgarity by speakers.

Expats carving paths to Hollywood stardom

And it can’t hurt to be from an English-speaking country like Australia, England or Canada — most roles still go to fluent English speakers, after all, the immigration lawyers say. All the same, Hollywood seems to be making way for an ever …

‘Countdown with Keith Olbermann’ for Jan. 28

… is Monday January 28, 281 days until the 2008 presidential election and 47 years and eight days since John Fitzgerald Kennedy guaranteed himself, if he had not guaranteed that place previously, a place among America‘s greatest political speakers of …

Marketing Lithuania: How about name change?

Lithuania’s transcription in English is difficult to pronounce and remember for English speakers, but the name change is only an idea under consideration,” said government spokesman Laurynas Bucalis, who led the group behind the recommendations. …

Holocaust museum starts Arabic Web site

From now on, also Arabic speakers will be able to learn the truth about the Holocaust,” he said. Speaking in Hebrew at the ceremony marking the site’s launching, he called the Holocaust “a horrific act against the Jewish people, but not just against …

The latest technology: For goodness’ sake

The prototype the company showed allows the driver to listen to the radio through the car speakers, while at the same time, on a separate video screen, a hearing-impaired passenger can “read” the radio broadcast’s closed-caption transcription. …

Pope draws big crowd after cancellation

In recent years, however, there has been a debate in the United States about whether Catholic universities should invite speakers, such as politicians, whose positions differ with Catholic Church teaching. The pope was interrupted several times by …

Hundreds Rally Against Abortion

After mass, the congregation headed to Nash Square, where people from different faiths, denominations and cities across the state rallied for their cause. They also listened to speakers like Caitlin Hunt, who started a pro-life group at her school.