Lydia Khalil

Do people really take this man seriously?

John Pilger on Q&A says everything wrong in the Middle East was caused by “us” - to be specific, the United States and England. … (News Source: Herald Sun - 10:42:00)

Mubarak may soon step down, but Egypt’s protesters need a leader and plan — quickly

Demanding that Mubarak leave isn’t enough. Egyptian protesters must now find a leader and solidify a plan for transition. A vision for what is to come is just as important as getting the regime out of power. (News Source: The Christian Science Monitor - 17:15:08)

Kingston Professional Fire Fighters earn youth basketball victory

KINGSTON - A 38-point effort by Chris Wright carried Kingston Professional Fire Fighters Association past the Kingston Police Gold Shield Society 40-22 in the age 8-10 Division of the Kingston Recreation Biddy Basketball League. (News Source: Kingston Daily Freeman - 08:06:17)

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