Canadian Copyright Law Could Result in 'Police State,' Critic Warns

Yet another copyright issue has been brought to the forefront of Canadian policy, after a highly controversial copyright bill was introduced to parliament on Thursday.The bill, which would see illegal file sharers...

'Golden Coffins'

The rich are getting richer. Some of the richest people in the world will be receiving ridiculous amount of money when they die.  " If you think "golden parachutes" for CEOs are scandalous, then brace yourself for the latest outrage: "golden coffins."Yes, that's right....

Stamp of approval for man's best friend

" MAN'S best friend is about to get a friendly lick from millions of Australians, as five of the nation's most popular dogs feature on a new stamp collection.The stamps will go on sale today.According to Australia...

DNC Dean, No More Special Interest Lobbyist Money

DNC Dean,  No More Special Interest  Lobbyist Money By Albert N. Milliron, Politisite.com Democrtaic National Comittee Chairman, Howard Dean sent out this letter to supporters.  Presidential...

10 Lessons for Every "Shoestring" Entrepreneur

"Starting a business requires adequate capital. However, many entrepreneurs are finding that capital alone is not a guarantee for success. Some businesses start out with millions in the coffers, yet end up in the dumps. While a few businesses with shoestring budgets...

YouTube/Google battle another step towards thinking "after piracy"?

It was a happy morning to wake up and find out I was not the onlyone destined to have an aggravating first day back to work. Seemslike the legal teams and front offices of these two web gorillas willbe pretty...

CHINA: Ministry says 69 dams in danger of bursting

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWhat with an Earthquake, Torrential Rains, Radiation, hitting China full force it must seem to Chinese Citizens the coming of the Apocalypse.  A new twist perhaps...

What Has Viagra Done For Women?

In the ten years since the launch of Viagra, 27 million satisifed men have enjoyed 'restored sexual funtion.'  "Viagra has been almost as influential as the Pill in changing attitudes and behaviour....

User-Generated Content Services and Copyright Issues

"Cannes, France-- Could you be arrested for uploading my film or clip on the internet? India Eu Film Initiative (www.iefilmi.com) brings you a fascinationg debate on the content that you as an ordinary user of the...

Bob Barr, a former GOP congressman, is running for president as a Libertarian

Some analysts are saying Barr could prove a spoiler for the candidacy of John McCain, stealing votes from the fiscal conservative wing of the party who have been made uncomfortable by McCain's overtures to the...

Boris Johnson wins London mayoral race

Eccentric Boris Johnson will be the next mayor of London, ending Ken Livingstone's eight-year term in City Hall."The Conservative candidate won with 1,168,738 first and second preference votes, compared with Mr...

Bangladesh put on cyclone alert

Anticipating a poweful cyclone in coastal districts, Bangladesh govt has announced a high alert and requested its citizen not to venture into Sea areas. Cyclone kills hundreds of people every year in Bangladesh." Bangladeshi authorities in six coastal districts have been put...

The world is being threatened by rising sea levels

The map of the world may have to be redrawn. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and various scientists around the world, sea levels could rise 1.5 meters by the end of this...

Marilyn Monroe Sex Tape Sells For $1.5 Million

Since the advent of internet video sites, western culture has become increasingly obsessed with the discovery of celebrity sex tapes -- and a new one always seems to be 'released' just in time to satiate the...

Nude Portrait Expected To Fetch $35M At Auction

Lucian Freud is considered "one of the most important artists working today" which, perhaps, could explain why one of his portraits is expected to fetch a record-breaking $35 million dollars at an upcoming...

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