Our goal is to produce great work—but the most important aspect of our company is the means through which we accomplish this goal. Every step of the way, we pay attention to the world around us, we explore the places that interest us, and we seek to make a difference.
This is the mindset that leads to great work. Here are bits and pieces of the journey that are affecting us.
Go Caitlin!
Support our short film's co-star, Caitlin Kinney, on "So You Think You Can Dance"
An Introduction To Our Film
This message is for the swimming community—
I wrote the story behind this film three years ago, when I started swimming myself. On top of being a full-time student and working most nights, I got another job at my school as a lifeguard. I woke up at 4 AM, took public transit through some sketch parts of town, all so I could arrive at the pool before my shift began—before the computer controlled lights came on—and swim. No small feat for a college sophomore, especially when most of your peers don’t even wake up until noon, but I respected what I saw in other swimmers so much—I pushed myself and did it anyway.
This respect is why my team and I are working to create a full-length film about a swimmer. There’s a lot of cynicism out there these days. Events like Columbine, Enron, September 11th, the war in Iraq, and the recent financial crisis force us to question the standards that we were raised on; we assume every positive action is ultimately just a ploy. Now more than ever before, I think people need something they can believe in—and not just some comic book hero that’s been adapted for the screen, but something tangible and realistic—something relevant that deals with the same problems that we face. This is what I see in swimming and the people it produces, and I want to bring it to a bigger audience.
What you’re about to see is an ambitious short film my team and I produced to pitch the full-length film to major studios. If you like the direction it’s heading, then I encourage you to participate. Become a fan of the film on Facebook and spread the word to other swimmers. The larger the base of support for the project, the more likely we’ll be able to attract a major studio to help us produce the full-length film.
Thanks for hearing me out—and keep swimming.
Sincerely,
Scott Ellison
Behind the Scenes: VRM
A backstage look at the lighting system used during the swim and dance scenes.
Behind the Scenes: Audio Post 1
Under the supervision of sound designer and re-recording mixer Nick Dei Rossi, Topping Point cast and crew record voice over for the film.
Behind the Scenes: The Swimmers
An introduction to the story and our cast of swimmers.
Floswimming Interview
Garrett McCaffrey of Floswimming.org interviews the director of Topping Point about casting for the film.
The Olympic Games
From June 29th—July 6th, swimmers from around the US competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials. Swimming is a sport that the US traditionally dominates at the Olympics, but it doesn't receive as much attention outside the games. In some cases, the lack of opportunities to "go pro" make swimmers more true to their sport, a quality that often characterizes the Olympics themselves.
Former Carnegie Mellon University professor Randy Pausch is inspiring millions with his "last lecture," in which he gives his thoughts on how to live life to its fullest. What's most interesting is the fact that Pausch has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is expected to live no longer than 3 to 6 months…
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.
India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan
Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.
India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan
Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.
India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan
Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.
India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan
Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.
India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan
Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.
India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan
Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.
India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan
Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.
India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan
Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
