At least 46 people die in Bolivia truck crash

Update | -  Reports now say that at least 46 people were killed in the crash." Police say at least 46 people were killed when a truck carrying farmers plunged 650 feet (200 meters) into a ravine in Bolivia's southern Andes. "Earlier today  | - There have been...

Bennett timeline update

"Details in police's case reveal chilling, devious planning by victim's uncle July 5, 2008 By Daniel Barlow Vermont Press Bureau ...

Midlothian father admits he locked daughters in cage in truck, cops say

"Midlothian father admits he locked daughters in cage in truck, cops say Man arrested at gas station, charged with child...

Cyclist died after being hit by a dump truck

Yesterday after 8 a.m. in the intersection of Russ Baker Way and Miller Road in Richmond (Vancouver - Canada) a cyclist was struck by a dump truck and died later in the hospital. "RICHMOND -- A cyclist who collided...

Hundreds nabbed in U.S. child prostitution sting

There are certain stories that lift the human spirit, that enoble us as a species. This is not one of them."WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 300 people have been arrested for involvement in child prostitution rings and 21 children rescued in a nationwide sweep, the FBI said...

Troops hunt for Afghan prison escapees

"Afghan and foreign troops were hunting on Saturday hundreds of prisoners, including militants, who escaped the main prison in southern Kandahar city after a raid by Taliban insurgents, the government said....

Crying in our Beer - Truck loses 350 cases on Autobahn

"Published: 10 Jun 08 11:53 CETA few football fans could go thirsty after a beer transport truck from Munich lost some 350 cases of beer on the A8 Autobahn while traveling to Austria for a Euro 2008 delivery late on...

Thousands of Protesters Out in Force Against High Fuel

Thousands upon thousands of people all across Europe have taken to the streets to protest the increasingly high cost of fuel. Truckers, fishermen and anyone who uses fuel on a regular basis for their employment  have been out in force in protests, some of which have...

UPDATE 1-G8 energy ministers look inward on oil, spare OPEC

I don't have time to write about this properly, having to go to work and all. Hell, I cannot even afford (time-wise) to post more than one clip from the story before my shower.Suffice it to say this story is worth a look.And only one side note here. Talked with one local...

Truck rollover shuts down Mary Hill Bypass

Editorial: June 05, 2008, Port Coquitlam, BC.   The Mary Hill Bypass was shut down early this morning, even prior to the start of the rush hour, as a semi-trailler owned by Gulf Islands Cartage flipped over...

Ford to recall over 650,000 pickups

Ford is recalling over 650,000 F-150 pickup trucks because of a faulty brake hose.  "Ford Motor Co is recalling over 650,000 of its top-selling F-150 pickups as well as a Lincoln-branded truck because of a...

Safe sex advice, Bollywood-style

In an effort to help educate the young people of India about safe-sex practices, a Bollywood style condom video has been made by the Nrityanjali academy. It is quickly becoming a hit on YouTube among western nations...

San Francisco commits to more recycling

The Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom, is a competitive mayor. As a city, San Francisco has managed to keep about 70% of its disposable waste out of the landfills, but Mr. Newsom wants more. He will be introducing a proposal that will make the recycling of cans, bottles,...

CBP Officers in Texas Find $3 Million Worth of Dope in 'Empty' Sea Container

"El Paso, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working anti-terrorism operations at the Bridge of the Americas commercial cargo lot in El Paso discovered 3,343 pounds of marijuana in a sea container yesterday. The huge bales of pot were concealed in a false...

Bill that would ban registered sex offenders as ice-cream truck vendors stalled

"An Inland lawmaker's bill to prohibit sex offenders from operating ice-cream trucks is in doubt after a contentious committee hearing Tuesday.The bill by Assemblyman Paul Cook, R-Yucca Valley, was inspired by the July 2007 discovery of a sex offender driving an ice-cream...

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