Praise for Catalan Language Policies

" I read with interest Erik’s post from his blog at wirdheim in vilanova and I have to praise his unbiased views. I say this as quite a few people have just lately left a few less than savoury comments in their efforts to make their mark and force their opinions on others....

Katrina Pain Index: New Orleans Three Years Later

" Katrina hit New Orleans and the Gulf Coast three years ago this week. The president promised to do whatever it took to rebuild. But the nation is trying to fight wars in several countries and is dealing with economic crisis. The attention of the president wandered...

911 callers told of carnage at Texas bus wreck

" Witnesses who called 911 after a chartered bus crash that killed at least 16 people described a chaotic scene, telling emergency personnel of bloody passengers crushed beneath the smoking wreckage, according to calls released Saturday by police. ADVERTISEMENT ...

Shrimp, Lobster, and Charter Fishing Prices Skyrocket

Fishermen, charter and commercial, are facing double fuel costs from last year. This is an AP story on Times-Picayune, so I'm not going to even quote their headline.Charter fishermen response to pleas for a break in price: "Bring your own fuel."

Taiwan complains of media controls at China talks

Both Chinese and Taiwanese media struck a hopeful note about the meeting today between China and Taiwan, which it considers a break-away province. Much of the discussion, however, centered on media controls. Many analysts consider it inevitable that Taiwan will have to become...

Detroit: Council Votes Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Out; Lawyer Demands Kilpatrick'...

After carpet-bombing the "n" word on television in an official speech, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, facing felony ethics charges, is fighting for his job and political life. The city's corporate counsel has now entered the battle. John Johnson Jr.  says that the city...