Russian and Georgia signed the cease fire agreement. Russia promised to withdraw troops from Georgia while reportedly still digging in on Georgia soil. Today's report is that the Russians are pulling out their troops, whether or not it will constitute a full withdrawal, we will have to see. The devastation has already been accomplished, in a very brutal way. At least one-hundred and fifty thousand people have been displaced, no count on the number killed. There is a new dynamic on the ground, the genie is out of the bottle, and a new face of Russia has been revealed. It does appear, that although Mr. Putin is the Prime Minister, it seems clear that he is the puppetmaster, and that only leaves the puppet, in charge.
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President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan, has reporetedly resigned, to avoid impeachment. Extreme pressure from the Civilian Government of Pakistan forced the resignation, when they threatened impeachment. It is said to be doubtful that the United States will offer him asylum, although he was a stance ally of the United States. The country's economic situation is dire, and the people of the country, upon hearing of his resignation took to the streets, rejoicing.
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Olympic Fever - Michael Phelps and his team members clinched their final Gold medal in swimmomg, which gave Michael his eighth Gold Medal, a historic event. Michael's total medal count is 14. He will receive a one million dollar bonus from his sponsor, Speedo, with millions to come in endorsements. He is expected back at the next Olympics. The Williams sisters won the Gold in tennis doubles, their tenth in a row. China
leads in Gold medals, the United States leads in total medal count.
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The Grand Canyon suffered flood damage, with rain washing out footpaths and trail bridges. More flooding is expected. One-hundred and
seventy people were rescued from the canyon.
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Tropical Storm Fay is headed for the Florida Keys. The storm is expected to hit Tampa with seventy mile an hour winds. People are being evacuated from Florida.
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) wing span of 6 feet 7 inches, size 14 shoe, I think, so that his feet are able to move up and down when he swims, a good 15 inches more than normal humans, just like a flipper. He will be back at the next Olympics, if he's healthy. He could win 30 Gold medals over time plus. He just guaranteed himself thirty million dollars in endorsements in the near future. Oh those Speedos. Take care.
2008-08-18 @ 16:00