Vatican 'homophobic' exhumation, The Plot thickens, coffin empty, Conspiracy ...

This story ran back in August, and now the mystery deepens as new info is dug up and the coffin is devoid of body. "The grave of the 19th Century Cardinal John Henry Newman did not contain his body, the Catholic...

Biden the probable Veep Pick, sources say

Update: Obama / Biden Ticket!A beltway insider has been doing his homework.  He has concluded that beyond a last minute change, Delaware Senator Biden will be Obama's Veep.  Biden has a long history of...

Scientists to plant genetically modified trees on government land pending app...

I am not a huge fan of genetic modified products. I do not discount their potential, but the unknown risks give me trepidations."Scientists have applied to plant a group of genetically modified (GM) trees on land...

Ultimatum issued over Clayoquot Sound

The media is now reporting every other day on this issue.  August 2nd in Tofino is the first demonstration planned.  I still cannot believe we are in 2008 and still dealing with these issues.  Sad...

Enviros Lay Down Hesquiat Ultimatum

Remember Clayoquot Sound?  British Columbia Vancouver Island?  Whatever side you were on get ready.Who would have ever thought this could be re-visited.  The Clayoquot Sound area is a UN...

British PM sticks to his Constituents like Glue, Literally

 A campaigner from the climate action group,  today super-glued himself to Prime Minister Gordon Brown in the State Dining Room of 10 Downing Street.  " Dan Glass, a 24 year old MSc student based...

Germany ponders on changing assisted suicide laws

Western world has had conflicting views on Euthanasia and assited suicide. To a certain extent, some forms of euthanasia are legal in Belgium, Luxemburg, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and the U.S. state Oregon. Debates now goes to Germany where a former politician helped an...

Why do children carry knives? The view from the streets

Research with primary children tells us that they think (wrongly) that most older children smoke, take drugs and carry knives. This belief must contribute to them deciding to carry knives 'for self defence'. This...

First California gay couples wed

"Dozens of homosexual couples have married in California shortly after the US state was permitted to grant them marriage licences for the first time. Ceremonies were held in at least five counties after a Supreme...

Iron Maiden singer chastises pot smoker at concert

I might just be easily amused, but I thought this was funny. I'm surprised Dickinson takes such a hard line, actually. Wouldn't smoking improve the wailing-demon quality of his voice?" While it's easy for some...

Mother of prison overdose girl found dead near her daughter's grave

A truly sad story, although the cause of death for this monther has yet to be determined." Sarah Campbell's black granite gravestone bears the poignant postscript: "Her mother left broken hearted". But yesterday there was no more pain for Pauline Campbell, who never got over...

UK: Recycling material 'being dumped as landfill'

What a waste, sorting out paper, plastics and glass into separate containers at home, then council lorries collecting the recyclable rubbish on alternate weeks and then dumping the sorted materials in landfill...

Policeman tells Ron Paul Campaigner: "Be careful. I wouldn't want you to get ...

"Adam Wood walked from door to door, each slamming in his face. He was in a far away state, yet every person in the Botany Woods suburb of South Carolina seemed to hate him. The police were called, and an officer motioned for Wood, Lawrence junior, to come have a chat. The...

Iran arrests death penalty opponent; hangings increase

"DEATH PENALTY-IRAN: Top Campaigner Harassed, Hangings Increase By Kimia Sanati Credit:ILNA /Sajad Safari Emaddedin Baghi TEHRAN, Jan 14 (IPS) - Emaddedin Baghi, Iran’s leading anti-death penalty campaigner, is back behind bars in the country’s notorious Evin prison after...

Skye Bortoli Bent On Saving Those Whales

"At 14 years of age, Skye Bortoli is already a seasoned anti-whaling campaigner. So much so she's writing a book about her life to inspire other young 'uns to take up the cause. In May, Skye headed a delegation of three Australian schoolgirls who flew to Alaska to speak at...

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