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The Dakar Rally-Canceled Due to Terror Threat

By Nate ⋅ January 5, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The 16-day, 5,760-mile race was called off for the first time in it’s 30-year history.
The Dakar Rally is a motorcycle, car and truck race across the Sahara; it was canceled today by organizers citing “direct” threats of terrorism from a militant group linked to Al Qaeda. The race was to start on Saturday in Libson, […]

Unemployment rate at a 2-year high; 5%

By Nate ⋅ January 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The unemployment rate in America increased from 4.7% in November to 5% last month, making it the largest single-month rise in joblessness since the 01′ recession.
The effects of the real estate market crippled the labor market. There are 1.1 million more people looking for work in America then there were just a year ago. […]

Adrian Peterson Takes Rookie of the Year Award

By Nate ⋅ January 2, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Peterson received 46 and a half votes from the nationwide panel of 50 who regularly cover the NFL. Cleveland’s offensive tackle Joe Thomas received the other 3 and a half votes. Making Adrian Peterson, The NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Peterson led the NFC in rushing with 1,341 yards rushing, while San Diego’s LaDainian […]

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