NOTE: This is an informational compilation. GMF does not endorse, either explicitly or implicitly, the content contained herein. NEWS   Russian parliament votes to recognize Georgia breakaway regions The Times Online (UK), Tony Halpin, 25 Aug 2008 Summary: “Russia’s parliament voted unanimously to recognize the independence of Georgia’s two breakaway regions today in a direct [...]

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(Note: The views below are the author’s alone.) DENVER — The Democratic convention takes place in Denver but it begins all over the country. Chicago is one of the many places where people gather and travel to Colorado. As in recent days, the Obama crowd was flying out of Chicago O’Hare yesterday, and United flight [...]

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