John Mccain concession speech

"John McCain conceded, and did so with brevity, grace and dignity -- taking personal responsibility for the results. His campaign was offensive to many in so many ways, and it is impossible to forget the indignities to which he subjected our democratic process. But just as we...

Home for 10 people ... in a portable box

"HELSTON, Cornwall, UK (CNN) -- A huge cyclone struck Myanmar in May 2008. It was the largest recorded disaster in that country, killing more than 130,000 people and leaving millions homeless. ...

Storm clouds gather over South African land reform

Benin's summary:Chido analyzes an article that appeared in the BBC talking about how land, farming, politics, and race collide in South Africa.  He reminds us that land is a rather touchy subject not just in Zimbabwe, but for the most part across Sub Saharan...

Australia PM in new nude art row

The debate over the portrayal of children in the magazines are hotly debated in Australia and the current debate has got even Prime Minister involved. "A photograph of a nude six-year-old girl on the front cover of an Australian art magazine has re-ignited a row over the...

Massive Violence in Zimbabwe, Ruling Delayed Again

In a move many experts are predicting is the beginning of a 'coup by veto' by Mugabe's ruling regime, the government has detained at least 5 election officials. At least 100 farms have been invaded in the last four days and tensions are at an all-time high.Reports of Mugabe...

SF Shelter Standards of Care Hearing - Investment vs. Class Action Suit

So, we are 'down to the wire'.   Its time for this City of San Francisco to 'come clean' with it.   Either we invest money that should have been put in place 15 years ago,  to make Standards of Care to enable and protect our homeless, as a meager...

SF Shelter Standards of Care Hearing - Investment vs. Class Action Suit

So, we are 'down to the wire'.   Its time for this City of San Francisco to 'come clean' with it.   Either we invest money that should have been put in place 15 years ago,  to make Standards of Care to enable and protect our homeless, as a meager...

$10,000 Reward Fund - Info - Housing/Shelter Staff Drug Dealing, etc.

Pilot program that is looking for volunteer coordinators and funding sources for start-up, short term and long term funding.  Also looking for partners in communities, law enforcement, journalism and legal industries to make sure the program succeeds in placing a very...

AIDS virus: Don’t use it as a means of population control

"AIDS virus: Don’t use it as a means of population control Roberto Carlos Alvarez-galloso, 16 December 2007, Sunday Views: 163 Comments: 0 Leading Western thinkers propose using the AIDS virus to achieve population control. They have no respect for the dignity of human...