Disney's Mickey Mouse turns 80 today

The Walt Disney company has big celebrations planned today at its theme parks as it celebrates the 80th birthday of Mickey Mouse. celebrations kicked off this morning at HngKong Disneyland, and continued at...

Five arrested in shooting death of Augusta, GA man

"Authorities arrested five Augusta teenagers tonight in the fatal shooting of a Grovetown man during what police described as a home invasion. According to police, an unnamed 14-year-old boy and the following others now face a charge of murder in the death of 33-year-old...

BA profits soar, boss refuses bonus

I'm sure every one you was caught up in the T5 disaster feels sorry for Mr Walsh losing out on his bonus."BA profits soar, boss refuses bonus The troubled opening of Heathrow's Terminal 5...

Record firms seek to ban illegal downloads

"Four major record companies have brought a High Court action to compel broadband service provider, Eircom, to prevent its networks being used for the illegal downloading of music. The case is being taken against Eircom as it is the largest broadband internet service provider...

DTES: "Disposable Meat" for a Hungry Clientlele

Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES) and the social commentaries from the DTES Ladies of the Evening on the Willie Pickton Murder Trial.  "VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The shadow of Willie Pickton still looms over this...

Robert Plant rocks Tipitina's with Lil' Band O' Gold

"Robert Plant rocks Tipitina's with Lil' Band O' Gold Posted by Keith Spera April 22, 2007 4:37PM Categories: Breaking News, Reviews Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant made a surprise appearance onstage with southwest Louisiana all-star band Lil' Band O' Gold at...

No jail for Willie Nelson on drug charge

"ST. MARTINVILLE, La. - Willie Nelson and his tour manager were spared jail time Tuesday after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor count of marijuana possession. Nelson and tour manager David Anderson, along with Nelson's sister, Bobbie Nelson, and two drivers, were issued...

'Til we meet

This is a follow up to a story published at NowPublic, a little over 2 months ago, The new, new normal, which tells the story of one family's efforts to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina."If...

Who Warned Willie Brown Not To Fly on September 11?

"I do not subscribe to conspiracy theories about September 11. I find, however, somewhat strange this September 12, 2001 article from the San Francisco Chronicle. It describes how, eight hours before the attacks, then San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown received a mysterious...

Portion of Bryce Canyon Declared "Off Limits"

Panguitch, Utah  (Digital Dementia News Services) - The National Park Service announced today that it has agreed to permanently fence off a portion of Bryce Canyon National Park.  The hotly debated...

Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson Unveil Monument to All the Girls They've Lov...

BUENOS AIRES (Digital Dementia News Services) - In a shameful, unparalleled display of hubris and poor taste, Willie Nelson and Julio Iglesias today unveiled a 67 meter high lubricated monument in...

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