Here in the United States we have the standard heavy weights in the fast food arena when it comes to burgers: McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, Hardees / Carl’s Jr., etc… While many of those fast food joints have been exported abroad, I got to wondering, what are some popular local home-grown fast food restaurants in other countries? And what kind of food do they serve? ... read full post picked by kakana 8 months ago

The calls have all been similar pranks: A frantic man urges hotel desk workers or guests to set off a fire sprinkler, sound an alarm or bust windows. It's always the same: Do it now!A man was even convinced to drive his truck through a door of a hotel lobby in Nebraska, supposedly to turn off a fire alarm. And in California, a duped worker activated a sprinkler at the front desk, dousing computer... read full post picked by bingo 6 months ago

Medical care in the United States is derided as miserable compared to health care systems in the rest of the developed world. Economists, government officials, insurers, and academics beat the drum for a far larger government role in health care. Much of the public assumes that their arguments are sound because the calls for change are so ubiquitous and the topic so complex. Before we turn to gove... read full post picked by shuallyo 4 months ago

David Walker, Controller General of the United States explains in very clear terms why and how politicians have been selling our country down the river. Listen closely for the reference to the candidate who adresses, understands and will fix this problem. picked by drStrangelove 2 years ago

The same unverifiable machines made by Diebold were used in a number of states, including the entirety of Georgia where a run-off has been scheduled following a tight race for the U.S. Senate there. The same models were also found, by a landmark Princeton study in 2006, to be easily susceptible to malicious viruses that could result in a flipped election which would be difficult, if not impossibl... read full post picked by DerAlt 1 year ago

In America these days, defence planners say they worry more about weak states, even non-states, than about strong ones. “Ungoverned, undergoverned, misgoverned and contested areas” offer fertile grounds for terrorists and other nefarious groups picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

Over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen are among the most commonly taken drugs in the United States. But here's a question: Where do they come from? picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

The United States won election to the U.N. Human Rights Council for the first time on Tuesday, joining 17 other nations picked for the body, after the Obama administration ended a U.S. policy of boycotting it. picked by bingo 7 months ago

When Micky Mayon fled the United States, where he faced firearms charges, the alleged member of an anti-Semitic white supremacist group chose what he might have seen as a perfect hideout -- the Jewish state. picked by nateebiinature 5 months ago

Washington (CNN) -- The United States won't join its NATO allies and many other countries in formally banning landmines, State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said during his midday briefing Tuesday.
Russia and China also have not joined the 156 nations that have endorsed the ban, he said. picked by Chamale 6 days ago

Sleep tight fellow Plimers! picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

Government biologists have counted nearly 10,000 mating pairs of bald eagles, including at least one pair in each of 48 contiguous states, giving assurance that the bird's survival is no longer in jeopardy. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

Youssif, the 5-year-old Iraqi boy who was savagely burned by masked men, arrived in the United States late Tuesday with his family.

Follow up to this story. picked by buddha 2 years ago

Mostly focuses on big cities and Detroit But I found it to be an interesting read with lots of information- Study done by the Kerner Commission picked by smarty1052 2 years ago

Iraq's national security adviser said Tuesday his country will not accept any security deal with the United States unless it contains specific dates for the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces. President Bush has said he opposes a timetable. What!?!?! picked by TraumaMamma 1 year ago

The United States may oust Iran as the world's largest producer of pistachio nuts this year because of one of the worst harvests ever in the Islamic Republic. picked by Wingnut 1 year ago

Aaron Jackson doesn't sleep. Yes, that's an exaggeration, but just barely. When he's in the United States, Aaron is a ceaseless geyser of emails, phone calls, and text messages. He starts around 10 a.m. and continues far into the next morning. picked by suebe 11 months ago

He was attempting to jump the border into the United States, almost froze to death. Heh. picked by ReBoot 3 years ago

We all know the bum rap recreational drugs have received in the United States and other countries. However, many governments are finally making the shift towards more progressive drug policies, treating use as a health matter rather than a criminal matter. There’s good reason for this. Take a short glance into some of the cases we’ve gathered here and you’ll understand why a shif... read full post picked by nickcobb 2 months ago

See the Moon turn red. On August 28, the Moon will plunge through Earth's shadow, and the United States' West Coast will see the best show. picked by bunmaster 2 years ago