Urban Development Corporations

"Urban Development Corporations (UDCs) are non-departmental public bodies which were established under the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980. They were limited-life bodies tasked with a broad remit to secure the regeneration of their designated areas and were all...

Christian Chaplain vs Muslim Chaplain

"You are probably aware of Navy Chaplain James Klingenschmitt who was fired for praying 'in Jesus name". He lost his job, pension, home, was publicly ridiculed and court-martialed. There is a real double standard when you compare Klingenschmitt to a Wahhabi-trained Muslim...

Chinese Censorship: Internet Companies Respond

"Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and Vodafone have announced an agreement with human rights groups, internet freedom activists and others to establish a set of principles covering how they deal with censorship and other restrictions that could harm human rights in China and...

12 Months, 12 Healthy New Habits

*By Bob Condor for MSN Health & Fitness* This year you can succeed at being healthier. Just follow these small changes, one month at a time. Here’s the first thing to remember about living a healthier 2007. You’ve got the entire year to establish new,...

TheStar.com - Business - Calgary firm's oil starts to flow in Buzzard field

"Production has begun at the Buzzard oil field in the United Kingdom's North Sea, Calgary-based Nexen Inc. says. "The Buzzard development is a key component of our North Sea growth strategy that will generate strong economic returns for our shareholders and firmly establish...

B.C. man robbed bank to start Okanagan gang: FBI

I  know it's awful, but isn't there something kind of funny about a gang in the Okanagan? Perhaps they would ride motorboats and fly peach colours. "The FBI has levelled new allegations against the B.C. man accused of masterminding an elaborate bank heist near Seattle,...

The High Costs Of Jailing the Mentally Ill: 15,000 per Stay

"Keith Ervin of The Seattle Times reports today that someone booked into the King County Jail will usually stay an average of 9-35 days, but if the offender is mentally ill , the stay is usually about 158 days. And the cost to the county is $15,000 , or much more for the...

Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Compiled by Sai.R

"Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Contents 1. Quota system: Beginning of the end for IITs and IIMs Bhamy V Shenoy, Gulf Times, May 26, 2006-------------------------------------- 2. Meeting the challenge of Mandal II, Satish Deshpande & Yogendra Yadav, Hindu...

Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Compiled by Sai.R

"Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Contents 1. Quota system: Beginning of the end for IITs and IIMs Bhamy V Shenoy, Gulf Times, May 26, 2006-------------------------------------- 2. Meeting the challenge of Mandal II, Satish Deshpande & Yogendra Yadav, Hindu...

George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

"Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to...

Transitioning from Military to Civilian Employment

"Military personnel can offer a great deal of experience and dedication to prospective commercial employers. Yet their capabilities are often discounted if they adhere to a formal military-style resume. With some analysis and innovation, individuals making the transition from...