Zapatista rebels in rickety trucks and buses streamed out of their jungle strongholds for the first time in nearly five years for a six-month tour of Mexico aimed at reshaping the nation`s politics. The trip through all 31 states and Mexico City is meant to influence Mexico`s July presidential election.

NuVision, a leader manufacturer of liquid crystal displays, brings Jeffrey D. Buchanan to its Board of Directors. NuVision is very pleased with their new appointed director. Buchanan has more then 10 years of experience in the display industry, and NuVision believes him to be a great addition to their team.

The impact on black businesses in the gulf region will be dire," says Eugene Cornelius Jr., district director for Louisiana Office, U.S. Small Business Administration. Unanswered questions remain regarding the fate of black business in the hurricane-affected region.

Gas prices have been rising significantly over the last couple of years. When prices hit the $1.50/gallon mark drivers around the US were horrified and certain that they would soon fall once more. However, this did not happen, at least not in the long term, as prices continued to edge their way to the $2 mark and beyond.

House Speaker Michael Busch has offered a plan to authorize as many as 13,000 slot machines at up to six locations across the state, with voters to be given the final say over expanding legalized gambling in Maryland.

A French expert has revealed a that Mona Lisa, wife of Florentine merchant Francesco del Giocondo, was most likely pregnant or had recently given birth when she posed for Leonardo De Vinci`s Painting.

GPS technology is being used world wide for a range of uses. From personal direction assistance to fleet positioning, the GPS is helping all walks of life find and reach their destination. GPS uses are only now being put to their full potential.

The sale of the Seattle SuperSonics NBA franchise was approved unanimously by NBA owners on Tuesday. Seattle`s WNBA team - the Storm - was also included in the deal

Oliver Stone`s controversial World Trade Center will soon provide a different type of entertainment to the movies fans. Nicholas Cage, the famous entertainment star, is starring in the movie, which tells the true story of two police officers who were thought to have been the last people pulled from the Twin Towers.

Sports Net New York, the new regional 24/7 sports network, will air on April 1 as part of RCN Corporation broadcasting. The regional network features the New York Mets and New York Jets, and will be added to the program lineup on RCN Channel 33.

When it comes to Will Smith what`s the first thing you think about? Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Independence Day, Hitch and other such entertainment-based items. The last thing that would probably cross your mind on the other hand, would probably be the Holy Land.

Next month the European Union will hear a progress report on Turkish membership.

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Video king YouTube has been getting much attention lately, as have the many social-network-based video clip sites. Once again they have the spotlight after talks a while back of a possible deal between CBS corp. and YouTube have come up again.

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