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To: xcr600 who wrote (16621)	4/29/2005 9:58:17 AM
From: Suma	Respond to of 20773

PAKISTAN ? Did I guess it right ?

To: xcr600 who wrote (16621)	4/29/2005 10:18:29 AM
From: Bucky Katt	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20773

The back story of the prez 'news conference' last night> President Bush addressed the nation on Thursday night, yet only after some hesitation and negotiation did the major television networks agree to pay the postage and deliver it. Had a compromise not been reached late in the day, ABC would have been the only major broadcast network to carry the event live. It wasn't just that ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC were caught off-guard by Wednesday evening's announcement that Bush planned to stage his first prime-time news conference in more than a year and only the fourth of his presidency. And it wasn't just that the White House chose a Thursday, a big revenue night for the networks they're loath to surrender. After all, it's not as though the president would include a product plug in midspeech, a la Donald Trump or Jeff Probst. The dilemma for the networks was that this particular Thursday was the first night of this year's May ratings period, when local viewership is measured in markets around the country to set ad rates and broadcasters work extra hard to keep viewers spellbound. With "Survivor: Palau," "The O.C." and other high-rated Thursday staples affected by the president's pre-emption, that upped the ante and quite nearly turned his Q-and-A session into Must See on Cable TV. Back when there were only three networks and cable wasn't a factor, things tended to go smoother when the White House asked for TV time. But not only is there now greater competition among broadcasters big and small, it can be argued that there are plenty of other outlets where an interested citizen can see or hear a news event live even if ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC choose not to air it. CBS and Fox said they planned to skip Thursday's news conference. NBC, though it didn't issue a statement, planned to deploy anchor Brian Williams for coverage on MSNBC. The 7:30 p.m. start the White House originally planned would have wreaked havoc on their schedules. And if Social Security is the third rail of American politics, Thursday hits such as "Survivor," "The O.C.," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "ER" and "The Apprentice" are practically the third rail of American TV. Not until the White House agreed to move the start to 7 p.m. did NBC reverse itself. CBS and Fox eventually chose to follow suit rather than appear to diss the president. ABC, meanwhile, had to be thrilled. With only Reese Witherspoon's movie "Sweet Home Alabama" on tap, the president and the press corps looked like its best Thursday drama in ages. Considerably less enthusiastic was CBS, which is counting on its Thursday juggernaut of "Survivor," "CSI" and "Without a Trace" to help it outpace Fox in the ratings chase. The first two shows got pushed back and the network held on to its fresh episode of "Trace" for later during the sweeps. NBC had to pull episodes of "Joey" and "Will & Grace" but was able to run "The Apprentice" and "ER" in their entirety. Fox looked to take its unaired episode of "The O.C." and present it back-to-back with another new episode next Thursday. The White House had to know going in that the networks might balk this time of year. On May 24 last year, near the end of the ratings period, NBC opted to run episodes of "Fear Factor," CBS aired season finales of its Monday comedies and ABC presented the film "A Beautiful Mind." A speech by President Bush was seen only on cable. chicagotribune.com

To: xcr600 who wrote (16621)	5/1/2005 6:19:27 PM
From: Bucky Katt	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20773

North Korea preparing for double barrel Nuke test – underground explosion and Nuke loaded long range missile in the pacific ocean Preetan Sagar May 1, 2005 North Korea is preparing something that can cause lot of tension in the world. Sources indicate that they may be planning to explode a plutonium device underground and simultaneously fire a nuke loaded long range ballistic missile towards Hawaii in the Pacific ocean. This is nothing but lunatic behavior from a desperate regime, say some International think-tanks. The United States told the International Atomic Energy Agency and its allies that North Korea has been preparing for an underground nuclear test since March. Japan's Kyodo News reported May 1. Washington estimates that the test could occur as early as June. The intelligence of the small-scale plutonium warhead test reportedly was obtained through satellite photos and U.S. and South Korean operatives placed in North Korea. South Korea's Yonhap news agency said May 1 that South Korean intelligence officials have confirmed a short-range missile was fired north of Hamhung, North Korea. Seoul's Defense Ministry has yet to confirm the report. White House chief of staff Andrew Card told CNN May 1 that North Korea apparently has conducted a short-range missile test. Card said that the missile landed in the Sea of Japan. According to some international political analysts, North Korea wants to exert on the rest of the world, if nothing, they can pose some serious nuisance. The preparation for the tests may be just to scare the rest of the world to treat them with “goodies” like before. Bush Administration’s attitude towards North Korea and Iran is simple. Get rid of nukes or else! That is what is really bothering the North Koreans. They want to prepare for these tests so that they can start bargaining "deals" like before. indiadaily.com