California Ponzi Scheme Preyed On Korean-Americans

Santa Ana, CA – On March 9, 2010, special agents for the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested a California man and his girlfriend for allegedly running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 60 people out of $8 million.

Nigerian Media Workers Demand removal of Managing Directors | On Strike

The Workers of New Nigeria Newspaper have instigated an indefinite strike yesterday that led to the shutdown of the company, demanding that Managing Director of the Company Mr. Ndanusa Alao to be sacked.

Corey Haim Dies of Overdose at Age 38

I began this article in high spirits, having just returned from a holiday in Holland where I spent the majority of my time in coffee shops sampling the best coffee Amsterdam has to offer. I don’t know how much you know about Amsterdam, and Holland in general, but the coffee is amazing, and there are lots of different blends to try.

Nigerian Police to Halt Protest March to Aso Rock

The Nigerian Police said it will prevent members of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) from getting anywhere near the vicinity of Aso Rock, the Nigerian presidential quarters.

WorldNewsVine learned from a statement released by the Police Commissioner for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Haruna John that the restriction is to ensure that no violence of any kind occurs within or around the premises of Aso Rock to further compound the current security crisis in the country.

5000 Nigerian Youths to March to National Assembly on March 16th

Apparently urged on by the state of the Nigerian economy and the intricacies surrounding the health of the Nigerian government, a select group of Nigerian youths and young celebrities under the coalition of Enough is Enough Nigeria! have decided to stage a peaceful protest march to the National Assembly, seat of Nigeria’s parliament.

Introductions Please

By Julie Rigg
Well with all of the fancy intros and hoopla surrounding the Oscars a few days ago, we here at the Rigg house had some pretty prestigious introductions of our own.  Readers may be familiar with Sidney (our Siamese Cat) and Milo (our German Shorthaired Pointer), and now for the latest member to join [...]

Tax, Unemployment, and Highways Bill | No Extra Weeks of Unemployment in Bill – Updated

According to information obtained via Senator Baucus’ Office, the current bill on the Senate Floor does not include additional weeks of unemployment for the unemployed.

Tax, Unemployment, Highway Bills | Votes for additional amendments underway

The formal bill will now contain 67 separate amendments with a scheduled vote this afternoon at 2:30pm EST to end all debate on amendments to the bill. Currently, the Senate is one vote short of the 60 needed to get the bill, being stalled by the GOP, moving again.

Border Patrol Agents in Arizona | Two drug smugglers arrested in separate incidents

In two separate incidents today, Border Patrol agents seize over 5,000 pounds of marijuana. Alerted by canines on duty, the first arrest was made after a tractor trailer was flagged to a secondary inspection station. Agents at the Interstate 19 checkpoint then utilized a Non-Intrusive Inspection system (NII) to locate the illicit cargo hidden within produce onboard the trailer.

EPA Head Says Going Green is Good for Greenbacks

Washington, D.C. – Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), made an appearance at the National Press Club today to talk about the increased need for green energy in the current economic climate.

Tax, Unemployment, and Highways Bill | Vote scheduled for Tuesday

There are no votes scheduled for the Senate floor today. C-SPAN is reporting that a 2:30pm vote to limit amendments and debates will occur on Tuesday March 9.

200 Dead, 300 Wounded in Nigerian Religious Crisis

According to reports, military units began surrounding the villages around the same time journalists and officials visited the areas. “It appears to be reprisal attacks,” said State Commissioner of Information Gregroy Yenlong.

American al Qaeda Spokesman Arrested and Charged with Treason – Update

Adam Gadahn, California has been arrested by Pakistani Security forces outside of Karachi. Gadahn will be the first American charged with treason since World War II.

“The Parker” A Desert Paradise in Palm Springs California “REVIEW”

Could not have a more perfect setting; amidst palm trees and beautifully landscaped gardens, it is an oasis under the desert sun. Palm Springs is a hub of arts, architecture and culture. Entertainment is plentiful with a myriad of fine restaurants and nearby casinos, such as the Morongo in Cabazon, and Aqua Caliente in Rancho Mirage. The beautiful Santa Rosa Mountains complete the dreamy landscape.

Al-Qaeda short of funding, running narcotics throughout the land of Islam

With United Nations economic sanctions along with the US treasury department’s global crackdown on Al-Qaeda’s financiers, Bin Laden and his followers have turned to dealing narcotics to fund their war.

What a turn of events, trained by the CIA in the 80’s to combat communism, funded by narcotics, Bin Laden has torn a page out of the GOP playbook, and turned a blind eye to the Koran. Just recently a DEA operation snared cocaine smugglers transporting their illegal cargo across the Sahara desert. As it turns out it was actually a DEA “sting” operation.

Netherlands Memoranda Aids Millions of Nigerian Farmers

The Netherlands has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with Nigeria on agricultural sector of the country that would enable the Netherlands invest and develop the agricultural business capability of Nigeria that will liberate over 20 million farmers from poverty.

Senate Majority Leader Reid Predicts Passage of Unemployment Bill Next Week

Senator Reid is hoping to invoke cloture to prevent a filibuster on the new bill containing a one year extension of unemployment and other measures. With votes suspended for today and Monday, Reid stated that they were still in the process of working out the specifics on this bill.

This “bill” must be the most well kept secret in Washington. As of this writing WorldNewsVine has not received a return phone call requesting details of the bill. The bill is said to provide a one year extension of unemployment benefits, still no word on what the verbiage regarding this “extension” is.

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