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Archive for January 31st, 2009

Human equality and the Bible

January 31st, 2009 | 2 Comments

Vishal Mangalwadi, a Christian who was born and raised in India, says that Barack Obama was elected president because Americans hold a belief that is rare in most other countries—human equality—and Americans believe in human equality because of their Christian heritage. Thomas Jefferson was wrong about one thing: Human equality is not “self-evident.” Inequality is [...]

Japan: McDonald’s launches Quarter Pounder, hires customers

January 31st, 2009 | Comments Off

Fast-food behemoth McDonald’s has finally introduced its Quarter Pounder in Japan. In hopes of generating a viral buzz for the launch, it selected a few key locations in trendy areas, re-painted the shops, and placed a few accessories outside. [T]hey painted the signature red-and-yellow facade completely red&black and veiled it with a black curtain. Then [...]

Erdogan has sudden problem with leaders who kill people

January 31st, 2009 | 5 Comments

Earlier this week, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan walked out of a debate with Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres about the war in Gaza.  The moderator of the debate gave Mr Erdogan only a minute to respond to a long statement by Mr Peres defending the Gaza action. Before he left, Erdogan said this.  (From [...]