Nutria under the gun on the 17th Street Canal New Orleans

"Posted by Andrew Vanacore June 05, 2008 11:02PMA Jefferson Parish SWAT team has been called in to defend the 17th Street Canal.The threat? Nutria, the orange-toothed rodents that eat through marshlands and levees,...

Worst airline service in 7 years

According to the new airline satisfaction survey, conducted by the University of Michigan, airline service is at its worst in 7 years.  US Airways ranks dead last in customer satisfaction, while Southwest has...

Israeli Nukes: Example of Global Hypocrisy

"Iran on Monday rejected pressure to submit to intrusive nuclear inspections, claiming it is unfair to subject Iran to such pressure while Israel is outside the global treaty to curb atomic weapons. "The existing...

Paris tackles rat problem again

Paris has a lot of rats. Having been there numerous times, I know this for a fact. So every year they have to do something about the pesky rodents. They have now launched their annual effort to reduce the number of...

American Airlines to cancel as many as 500 flights

American Airlines canceled around 500 flights today and will probably be canceling more tomorrow to ensure compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration directive."The Fort Worth-based airline decided to cancel...

FAA scrutinizes for lack of enforcement to southwest airlines.

WASHINGTON — Three veteran Federal Aviation Administrationinspectors told lawmakers on Thursday that their agency supervisorslooked the other way while Southwest Airlines neglected to inspectplanes as required, and continued to fly them even after discoveringcracks in...

More problems with Chinese products

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWith China's food safety back in the news, one wonders  if  the Chinese government can ever stop the greed of unscrupulous manufacturers. It has been reported...

Smoking ban starts in Victoria pubs

"ALL Victorian licensed pubs, clubs, bars and gaming rooms become smoke-free from today as new laws take effect throughout the state. Those who flout the smoking ban risk $110 on-the-spot fines, rising to up to $550...

Sen. Clinton: I didn't vote for 'pre-emptive war'

Clinton's explanation here is simply not credible.She knew she was voting to authorize the President to engage in a preemptive war on Iraq. Bush asked Congress for authorization when he concluded there was nothing further to be gained by additional weapons...

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S. Korea won't back Bush on inspections (AP)

" HANOI, Vietnam - President Bush " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> President Bush , trying to stiffen global resolve to confront North Korea " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> North Korea , failed to win South Korea " /> SEARCH News | News...

This Anti-War Shirt Is Illegal In 2 States & May Soon Be Banned Nationwide

We are not told which two states. But then, if it's going to be made illegal nationwide, I don't suppose it matters which two states.

Saddam Accepted Bush's Ultimatum, To Prevent The Invasion

Saddam yielded to all demands to reach peaceful resolution, but the Bush administration did not respond to his offer.

The Invasion of Iraq

POLL ---- You are now back in February 2003. All the military people are waiting for the final decision to be made by you.

Bag Checks to Resume on Boston Subways

"Police will resume random bag inspections on Boston's subways for the first time since the city hosted the Democratic National Convention in 2004, Gov. Mitt Romney said Thursday."

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