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Entries from January 2009

Obama Half brother “Not a Drug Peddler”

January 31st, 2009 · 4 Comments

The Kenyan half-brother of President Barack Obama has been arrested for alleged marijuana possession. George Obama was arrested in Nairobi with one joint of marijuana, according to police chief Joshua Omokulongolo: “He is not a drug peddler. But it is illegal, it is a banned substance,” he said. Mr Obama has denied the allegations. George [...]

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Hackers Crack Into Texas Road Sign, Warn of Zombies Ahead

January 28th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Texas Dept. of Transportation officials confirm a portable traffic sign at Lamar Boulevard and West 15th Street in Austin was hacked into last week. Tampering with portable road signs is illegal and potentially dangerous to drivers. It is a misdemeanor in Texas, with penalties ranging from fines to potential jail time. Transportation officials in Texas [...]

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President Obama’s grandpa was born in Uganda

January 21st, 2009 · 1 Comment

An organisation speaking for the Luo Community has said President-elect Barack Obama’s grandfather was born in Uganda. They also urged the governments of the East African Community [including Burundi] to designate the day of his inauguration today as the first black president of America- a national holiday.The statement signed by Nelson Umah Tete and sent [...]

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