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Extracts: Michael Sheridan interview with bali bomber Imam Samudra
As for the internet, it is not important as a cyber-weapon so much as a distributor of a culture: the spreading of jihad is chiefly a re-education of Muslims to their vision of the faith, not military action. But as Imam Samudra and Amrozi show, the jihadists’ reading of events is one of undiluted self-confidence not only in ultimate, but current victory. In their conception the present world order is an aberration from reality. The eschatology of jihadism demands that a nation built on a contradiction (such as the United States, which they see as built on the falsehoods of man-made laws and constitution) must of necessity collapse upon itself. .
Barack Obama Was Model for West Wing's Santos
Barack Obama seems like deja vu all over again. But it turns out to be less like a case of life imitating art. It's more like art imitating life. The Guardian reports that one of the show's main writers 'fessed up - the character of Santos was based on a certain young, idealistic newly elected senator from Illinois. Yes, that one. "I drew inspiration from [Obama] in drawing this character," West Wing writer and producer Eli Attie told the Guardian. "When I had to write, Obama was just appearing on the national scene. He had done a great speech at the convention [which nominated John Kerry] and people were beginning to talk about him." Attie, who served as chief speechwriter to Al Gore during the ill-fated 2000 campaign and who wrote many of the key Santos episodes of the West Wing, put in a call to Obama aide David Axelrod.
ANZ to reward credit payment over spending
That means points are rewarded on interest repayments, fees, cash advances and balance transfers, ANZ said. The bank said the new card, released today, was a first for the local banking industry, and that its release was prompted by customer research. One point is awarded for each dollar that is repaid and the card comes with an interest rate of 13.99 per cent, which is lower than most reward card rates. Share this article What is this? .
The Weedpatch Gazette
Al bears the scars of many wounds suffered as a romantic dreamer in his search for truth and meaning in life, his attempts to make some sense out of the prevailing lunacy throughout the world. So it is no wonder much of the criticism directed at him is justified; that is the fate of all those who try to stand up for beauty and romance. But it is this romanticism of Al that draws some of the best and brightest to him as well as making him hated by some others. Hollywood certainly recognized this about Al, and despite the fact Hollywood has done so much damage to America and few have condemned this more than me there is that long history of romance associated with it as the Dream Factory. One of the problems romantics like Al face in a "modern" America was evidenced by his embarrassing attempt to appear less wooden during the campaign; we all cringed at that kiss onstage, it was embarrassingly overdone almost like an attack on his wife rather than a display of genuine affection.
Dorchester 2 seeks to excel
SUMMERVILLE — Students in Dorchester District 2 achieved higher Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test scores last year than their peers in Charleston and Berkeley counties in every grade level and subject tested. But that success isn't enough for leaders of the Summerville district, who have noticed disturbing trends in recent years. The suburban district's state report card rating has dropped from "good" to "average." Test scores are falling short of national benchmarks. Math scores, in particular, are causing concern as district officials also fret about the long-term impact of Dorchester County's massive population boom. Dorchester District 2 Superintendent Joe Pye said rapid growth finally has affected the district's quality of education. At a Monday school board workshop, Pye and other instructional leaders put forth a series of academic plans aimed at boosting achievement levels again.
The Blotter
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Visa expects to raise up to $18.76 billion in public offering
NEW YORK (AP) — Visa said Monday it could raise almost $19 billion from an initial public offering, which would easily become the largest IPO in U.S. history. San Francisco-based Visa Inc. said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing it will offer 406 million shares at $37 to $42 per share. There will be an option for its underwriters to buy an extra 40.6 million shares to cover any excess demand. The filing also showed rival credit card companies MasterCard Inc. and American Express Co. trailing Visa in transactions in 2006. The Visa IPO, even at midpoint price, would surpass the $10.6 billion AT&T Wireless raised in 2000. It would be almost as big as the two largest past deals combined — AT&T's offering and Kraft Foods' $8.7 billion offer in 2001. Visa would follow Mastercard from being a privately held interest to a publicly traded company.
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