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Uganda Elections 2011 - Analysis of candidates and aftermath

Newscast Media KAMPALA, Uganda — February 18 is an improtant day in Uganda where the presidential elections will be held on February 18 are . The leading candidates are: Yoweri Museveni, Kizza Besigye and Norbert Mao who are the leading candidates battle for the State House.

Each of the candidates in the Uganda elections has challenges to overcome that are addressed fully in the analysis.  Read The Full Article at: http://www.newscastmedia.com/uganda-presidential-elections-2011.html

Gaddafi Continues To Push For A United States Of Africa

Newscast Media — For years, Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi has attempted to convince leaders of Africa that the continent would be a lot better off with a United States Of Africa, under his leadership.  In a summit held this past summer in Kampala, Uganda, Gaddafi told a small group of reporters, “I am satisfied that Africa is going along its historic and right road, one day it will become similar to the United States of America. We are approaching the formation of the African Authority, and each time we solve African problems and also move in the direction of peace and unity. We deal with problems step by step. We are continuing to do that.”  

As chairman of the African Union (AU) formerly known as Organization Of African Unity (OAU) Gaddafi used his influence to fly Chiefs, Kings, Sultans, Sheiks and other tribal leaders to Libya, and convinced them to declare him ‘King of Kings’ which they did.  This means if Gaddafi were to become the ruler of Africa, his sons would continue his lineage and his grandsons and so forth, giving him a sense of immortality.

Gaddafi also told traditional leaders in an address in Tripoli that once Africa becomes a single state, there would be no elections because of the corrupt nature of the election system in Africa.  Many presidents in Africa don’t even bother debating the issue because it was only a few decades ago that countries fought to free themselves of colonialism, and the thought of giving up their sovereignty seems not only impractical, but they also consider the initiative in its current form as a ‘non-starter’. 

The Libyan leader fancies himself to be a liberator of Africa; the continent’s wisest leader, and an intellectual in economics, politics and sociology.

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Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure - NewscastMedia.com

 NewscastMedia.com Houston news— The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series is a charity that raises funds for the fight against cancer  and brings  awareness to the  disease.  It also celebrates cancer survivors and honors those who  have lost the battle  with the disease.

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Houston Rockets Power Dancer Tryouts - NewscastMedia.com

 NewscastMedia.com Houston news— The Houston Rockets Power Dancer Tryouts are held annually to acquire new talented dancers for the Houston Rockets.  Hundreds of participants audition at the event in hopes of becoming securing a spot on the dance squad of the NBA team.

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Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala - NewscastMedia.com

NewscastMedia.com Houston news — The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala is an annual celebration of members of the  Hispanic  community together with the general public.  Hispanics who have excelled in specific areas  are honored and recognized for their contributions to the community. http://newscastmedia.com/hispanic.htm

Newscastmedia.com Houston news - Rick Perry and Bill White

NewscastMedia.com Houston news — Former Houston mayor Bill White is questioning Gov. Rick Perry’s leadership as they both battle for Austin. White said, “I am more concerned about the well-being of Texas,” and accused the governor of focusing more on the next election. Bill White has been criticized for profiting from hurricane Rita construction contracts.

Newscastmedia.com Houston news - Local school teacher charged with felony

NewscastMedia.com Houston news — Sheri Lynn Davis, 40, the school teacher at Jamie’s House Charter school was charged with injury to a child based on the evidence of the videotaped incident that shocked parents and other teachers at the school. The video shows Davis kicking and punching a 13-year old boy on the April 29.

Three other people were charged including the school’s superintendent and founder, Ollie Hilliard who was charged for failure to report child abuse, a class A misdemeanor.

Davis was fired after the viral video recorded on a cell phone came to the school’s attention, and was aired on television.

http://www.newscastmedia.com/sherrylynn.htm

Newscastmedia.com Houston local news - Gov. Christie’s veto stands

NewscastMedia.com Houston news — In an effort to override New Jersey Gov. Christie’s veto against an increase in tax for those who earn more than $1 million, Democrats fell short of the votes required to nullify the veto.

The vote was along party lines with all 47 Democrats voting against it and 33 Republicans voting for it. The Democrats were met with resistance because they planned to spend the money earned from taxes on the elderly and disabled, instead of applying it to reduce the state’s budget deficit.

http://www.newscastmedia.com/chrischristie.htm

NewscastMedia.com Houston News - Iran to send aid ship to Gaza

NewscastMedia.com Houston news — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has scheduled delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip through Iran’s Red Crescent Society. The Iranian vessel that will be carrying over 1,000 tons of supplies, will leave port Bandar Abbas and travel through the Suez Canal to its final destination Gaza.

Ahmadinejad is known for making controversial statements about Israel and doesn’t recognize it as a nation.

Tel Aviv has not responded as to how they will handle the Iranian vessel as it approaches the Gaza Strip, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Gaza is already bountiful in food and medical supplies.

http://www.newscastmedia.com/ahmadinejad.htm

NewscastMedia.com Houston News - Supreme Court permits the sale of GM seeds

NewscastMedia.com Houston news — The Supreme Court has overturned the ban on the sale of genetically modified alfalfa seeds and has cleared they way for Mosanto to sell them even before safety tests have been conducted.

The seeds are used for cattle feed and this particular brand is resistant to Mosanto’s weed killer. Organic farmers and advocacy groups have argued that the genetically modified seed could cross-pollinate and contaminate the naturally grown alfalfa. Mosanto dismissed those fears as unfounded.

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NewscastMedia.com Houston news — Despite the negative campaigning she faced from her opponents, State Rep. Nikki Haley won the GOP nomination for governor in South Carolina. Should she win the governorship, she will be the first female governor of the state.

Tim Scott, a minority like Haley, also won his race becoming the first black Republican congressman in over a century. Scott and Haley were both endorsed by Sarah Palin, and the Tea Party movement.

Haley was able to endure the vicious racial slurs because of her Indian Sikh origins, despite her conversion to Christianity. She was also able to transcend the allegations of infidelity which she vehemently denied.

“It’s a new day in our state, and I am very blessed to be a part of it,” remarked Haley during her victory speech. Michael Steele, the Republican National Committee Chairman released a statement declaring the times as “exciting” for the GOP. Haley will face Vincent Sheheen (D) in the general election. http://www.newscastmedia.com/nikkihaley.htm

Houston news - Rory Reid won’t use his father’s last name

 NewscastMedia.com Houston news— With the increasing unpopularity of his father, Rory Reid refuses to mention anything about his connection to his father Harry Reid, the Majority Leader of the US. Senate. Rory, as he now refers to himself, is running for governor of Nevada and doesn’t want to jeopardize any chance he has of winning, by mentioning he is his father’s son.

Harry Reid himself is facing a tough battle against Sharron Angle who recently painted him as a Washington insider in her first Online ad.

Rory’s campaign Web site has removed anything that might tie him to the Majority Leader, who has now become a huge liability, and hopes Nevadans don’t base their vote on the shortcomings of his father, so for now he will simply refer to himself as Rory. http://www.newscastmedia.com/roryreid.htm

Houston News - FAA approves drone to protect Texas-Mexico border

NewscastMedia.com Houston news — According to the Department of Homeland Security the Federal Aviation Agency’s approval of a predator drone on the US-Mexico border is part of the comprehensive immigration reform that the Obama administration is pushing for.

Governor Rick Perry and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson have also been pushing for an unmanned aircraft to patrol the border, and welcome the FFA’s approval of the aircraft.

The drone project is being covered by the $600 million requested by Barack Obama who also says he intends to deploy 1,200 National Guard troops to the border as reinforcement. The cost of the unmanned aircraft is over $4 million and will be based at a Corpus Christi Naval base. http://www.newscastmedia.com/drone.htm

NewscastMedia.com Houston News - G8 and G20 summits

NewscastMedia.com Houston news — Newly elected British Prime Minister will face his first political test when he attend the G8 and G20 summits this week in Canada. Already facing the BP oil spill, the economic crisis, and the war in Afghanistan, Cameron will address a global coalition of nations how he plans to contain these crises.

He meets with Obama on Saturday for bilateral talks and it will be the first time the two leaders have met face-to-face since Cameron’s election. The summit is known to draw protests from those who believe the world leaders are attempting to form a one world government.

The Toronto police is on standby and have already arrested a 37-year old female protester for possession of an explosive device.

The G8 meeting begins Thursday, June 24, in Huntsville Ontario and will be followed by the G20 meeting that will take place in Toronto over the weekend. http://www.newscastmedia.com/g8summit.htm

NewscastMedia.com Houston News - Facebook more trusted than the media.

NewscastMedia.com Houston news — A recent Zogby Interactive study show that the majority of American adults trust social networks than they do the mainstream media. Among other companies that were included in the survey, Microsoft and Google were trusted more, and Apple was the most trusted company. ==> UJVNDNBW7RBP

The study showed that 88 percent of adults trusted the traditional media little or not at all. Only eight percent of adults said they trusted the media.

The implication of this Zogby Interactive study should serve as a wake up call to the media in the way news content is presented to audiences.

Apple leads as the most trusted company with 41 percent among ages 18-29, and 49 percent among adults. http://www.newscastmedia.com/socialmedia.htm