Is he or isn't he?

You are looking at the picture of General Ojukwu. Ojukwu is known for his leadership in the Biafra War/Nigerian civil war in the 1950's. Since yesterday, reports have surfaced that the former leader has passed. Then today, the Nigerian newspapers have reported that the leader is, in fact, not dead. So is he or isn't he? Nigerian newspapers have been notorious for such conflicting reports. Such was the case when former leader Yar Adua was sick. Reports became known that he had passed and then the following day, that he hadn't. Are these reports created out of rumor? Maybe such sensational reportings come about just to generate publicity. If this is the case with reports about Ojukwu, the papers have reached an all time low.

Explosions at embassies in Rome. Bombs took the form of mail packages and a mailroom worker putting them away was seriously injured. Photos coming soon.

Larry King "Hangs His Suspenders'

Tonight is the last episode of Larry King Live. After tonight, the timeslot will belong to America's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan. Though Morgan is said to have done serious journalism before and is quite respectable at his craft, I must admit, its unfair to compare him to the King (no pun intended). Imagine: The suspenders wearing genious has been informing us for over 25 YEARS. A lot of us have gotten used to his presence at 9pm. Wether or not you change the channel, you must admit, you're used to him. So what does this mean about news or foreign affairs? I have to say, if not for Larry King there would be limited if any opinion journalism about political issues not to talk of foreign affairs issues. We would be getting the same repetitious details throughout the day. Larry King provided round table opinions,a forum from which we could all voice the effect the news had on us. So tonight will be quite entertaining. Don't forget to tune in to CNN! You can count on EVERYONE in TV being there, lots of tributes, sappy Thank yous and yes maybe even crying. In any case, this is an airing we should all be sure not to miss.

Very Inspiring: Ambassador Holbroke on Charlie Rose

Israeli storm reveals statue of woman wearing a toga from over 2,000 years ago. Other than missing head and arms, the statue is in great form. Pictures coming.

Go to Jail Assange...AND STAY THERE

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Just hearing this news makes me wonder if there was a law that allowed violence just on the basis that someone tried to play you for a fool.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was granted bail in London, but is still being held in prison. Assange is fighting extradition to Sweden. If you remember,Sweden is where Assange was accused of pedophila. A charge he claims is politically motivated. Whatever, just go to jail Assange, no one wants to see you again. When was it okay to break into government confidential materials and use it to put different governments in a bad light? Has the quest for fame become so desperate these days that reality TV just isn't enough? The sad thing is, not only does he know that he did the computer hacking crimes, we all do and GUESS WHAT? It's against the law...which means all of these bail outs, groups for his defense, late night round table discussions on CNN, or even possible nominations to be TIME magazine's man of the year will all lead to one thing..him ultimately paying the price for what he did and us one day forgetting his name. So Mr. Assange, enjoy the fame while you can, because it will be over as fast as it started.

Richard C. Holbrooke dies at 69

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It has come to my attention that Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke has passed at the age of 69 years old. Holbrooke was the American special advisor to Afghanistan and Pakistan in the current Obama administration. Before this he served as the American ambassador to the UN and as President Clinton's Secretary of State. A resume expanding decades, Holbrooke is said to have worked for every Democratic President since the 1960s.He is very famous for brokering the peace deal for the Bosnian war.
It is a shock to the international community. It has shaken our ground to hear that such a figure has passed. The news first came that Amb. Holbrooke had a torn aorta on Friday at the Department of State. On Saturday he had a 20 hour surgical operation after which he was still reported to be suffering from complications.
...Someone who creates peace deserves to rest in peace and not from complications.And though it makes me sad to see that he's no longer with us, I can only pray that his legacy will live on in a positive light and that God be with his family.
God be with him and may he Rest in Peace (Amen).