Uproar over duck 'tragedy' is getting silly

It really is too bad about the poor ducks.  But Don Martin has a very good point.  To call the incident a "terrible tragedy" a is a bit over the top.  It's one of those issues that practically demands...

In Which We Explore the Federal Laws that Apply to Cyberstalking

"Tragedies frequently result in flurries of legal activity. Last years witnessed the Myspace tragedy in which a 13 year old girl committing suicide. Unfortunately stalking laws have been clumsy tools that are difficult if not impossible for law enforcement officials to...

Kewell defends Galatasaray move

"Kewell defends Galatasaray move Kewell played more than 200 games for Leeds Harry Kewell has defended his transfer to Turkish side Galatasaray...

"ENDOSULFAN" - NATIONAL ALARMING!

After the tragic death and painful memories caused by the MV PRINCESS of THE STARS, owned and operated by the SULPICIO LINES, there goes another issue which is alarming. The result of the water tests samples coming  from nearby the sunken ship. INVESTIGATION...

Greater Vancouver Zoo, Lion Eats Eagle in front of visitors.

Certainly a sad day, and horrific experience for onlookers and especially children who  witnessed  a trained Golden eagle performing, only to be harrassed by crows and into the waiting mouth of a...

Philippine News--Sulpicio lines hit "bingo" (Update)

Over the weekend, the 2,000-passenger ferry MV Princess of the Stars, owned by Sulpicio Lines, took off from the port of Manila en route to Cebu.  It sank a few hours later off the coast of Romblon with more than 700 passengers and crew on board, amidst the lashing of...

Philippines--US extends help to Fengshen victims (Update)

Yesterday, a US Navy ship has set off for the Central Visayas region to assist in the rescue and recovery operations, said Press Secretary Jesus Dureza who is in the United States with the President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and other officials.   ...

75 year OLD MAN DIED in THE ATTACK of TORNADO - BEIJING, CHINA

Toranado attacked Beijing in about five (5) minutes which was first spotted from the eastern province of Anhui on Saturday causing 18.5 million yuan ($2.7 million) losses Reports in the world news that it was recorded nearly 1000 state media were damaged by the attack of...

VATICAN CITY -- SOLEMN PRAYERS FROM POPE BENEDICT XVI for the PHILIPPINES

PHILIPPINES -- it was aired early today in the local TV news network that POPE BENEDICT XVI pledged a solemn prayer for the survivors and victims with most numbers of casualties were children with evidences...

RESCUE for MISSING FISHING VESSEL NEARBY MV PRINCESS STARS LOCATION

PHILIPPINES as of 11:25pm BREAKING NEWS! REPORTED early today that another set of rescue operations were deployed to aid one fishing vessel with alarming around a hundred crew members who are now are missing after their boat went missing in the same sea where M/V...

Sympathizing with Iraqis a Crime in Saudi Arabia?

"By Emad el-Sayed,  May 30, 2008CAIRO: Tragedy has overtaken the family of Ibrahim El-Sayed Mohamed Al-Sadiq who went missing inside Saudi territory a year ago leaving behind a little girl named Shahd who never stopped asking about her father.The details of the tragedy...

Jim McKay, Olympics and ABC announcer, dies at age 86

"Jim McKay, the venerable and eloquentsportscaster thrust into the role of telling Americans about thetragedy at the 1972 Munich Olympics, has died. He was 86. McKay died Saturday of natural causes at his farm in Monkton,Md., said son Sean McManus, president of CBS News...

Canuck Luc Bourdon Killed in Motorcycle Accident

A promising career cut short. A real tragedy."Canuck Bourdon killed in accidentLuc Bourdon's family is in shock, devastated by the tragic motorcycle crash which killed the Vancouver Canucks defenceman...

Sichuan Earthquake in China: NP Roundup

The Chinese government has the official death count at 22,000 as of May 16, but expects it to rise to more than 50,000. About 4.8 million homes have been damaged or destroyed.We've had some amazing coverage on...

Bush Celebrates Israel's Birthday Amid Rocket Fire

President George Bush was doing his best to put a happy face on an unhappy situation in Palestine.  I'm not sure how he can do any good with everyone knowing he's soon on his way out." JERUSALEM (AP) --...

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