Gun-Free World Cup wins support of World Cup star and designer

Hibernian and Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba has teamed up with fashion designer Katharine Hamnett and IANSA, the international movement against gun violence, to support a gun-free World Cup in South Africa. Sol...

10 Ways Social Media Will Change in 2009

'social media today is a pure mess.' ""Social media" was the term du jour in 2008. Consumers, companies, and marketers were all talking about it. We have social media gurus, social media startups, social media...

City Hall's connection to the US

Samuel Johnson once said that "Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel".  As I watch the maneuvering in City Hall I'm reminded of his line.  After getting decimated in the recent civic election...

How Obama Tapped Into Social Networks’ Power

Interesting look at the use of social networking in campaigns.

British law to force companies to reveal pollution levels

A new law being proposed in the UK would identify the companies which pollute the most, and which companies are the cleanest. The goal is to allow consumers to make well-informed decisions about where they shop and purchase products, as well as to allow the government to...

Obama Invading Enemy Territory

The big news after the debate today is that Obama has announced plans to enter into red states and truly contest them.  From the AP On the heels of the campaign’s final debate, the Democrat is launching TV ads in West Virginia, which George W. Bush won four years ago...

Let's Talk Road Signs...Like 'Yield to Pedestrians'

I don't jump in my car for every errand I have.When I do, I keep my eyes opened for traffic signs. The BBC Magazine asks What makes a good road sign? (September 25). The 'Stop' sign is clear and uncluttered while 'No Stopping' sign is confusing. The tracks on 'Skidding' sign...

Everything You Need To Know About the U.S. Presidential Campaign

There's been a lot of political discussion on Now Public recently. Time for a single resource that explains everything you need to know about the presidential campaign.The creative folks at JibJab have summarized...

McCain and Obama Plan Ground Zero Appearance

"TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – In a moment of bipartisan unity, Senators John McCain and Barack Obama will come together at Ground Zero in New York City on Thursday to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The two campaigns issued a rare joint...

Cancer Society wrong on melanoma risk

SUNLIGHT: THE BEST MEDICINE?–The Jury Is In–"For three years now, sunsafe campaigners have been appealing for calm and "more research" before making "hasty" decisions about the dangers of UV rays. But now two new scientific studies have confirmed one of medical science's...

The Rezko Ticket

Alright, we already know this:"Barack Obama's ties to the prolific fund-raiser and developer - who faces up to 20 years behind bars following his June conviction for wire fraud, mail fraud, money-laundering and soliciting bribes - are relatively well-known. Over the years,...

'Only the Germans complained about the gassed chicks': Jamie Oliver stirs up ...

"Jamie Oliver caused controversy last night by making an apparent reference to the Holocaust.The 33-year-old celebrity chef told a live audience how his Jamie’s Fowl Dinners show, about the treatment of intensively farmed chickens, was shown around the world. The Naked Chef...

NHS should not save patients' lives if it costs too much, says watchdog

Under EditingAnd to think, you folks were all complaining about the Canadian/American health system controversy !Dr. Jack kevorkian's and his intern best pack their bags and head to the U.K."NHS should not save...

China tells citizens to behave for Olympics

As we get closer to the Olympics here in Vancouver, city leaders are cracking down on homelessness, security, and drug issues. It's not said outright, but it seems a lot like a last-minute attempt to clean up before company arrives.In China, however, the government gets...

Army to woo British Muslims

The ART of WAR...   " Military bosses plan to send serving Muslims back into their communities to encourage others to join the fight in Afghanistan. General Sir David Richards, Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces, revealed the move in an interview with an internal...

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