US military 'takes care' of own

i'm not one for fads or scams or hype and so i've deliberately stayed away from this kind of article. i also am not very interested in getting world-blackballed or having a contract put out on me. That's the likely result of this essay. But the sad truth is: i've already been...

Information scandal continues in BC

So, what is what? What information is meant to be public and what private.  What are we supposed to have access to? At least this is a start. Maybe, now the British Columbia government can finally make up their mind about the private and public information collected...

BC courthouses under scrutiny for public document access

Three reporters from the Times Colonist are putting their journalism skills to the test in their mission to exploit the inconsistencies that exist in British Columbia's open court system and in the accessing of public court documents.  "... The idea was quite simple,...

The Runaround: Report on Hurdles to Shelter Access

Anybody who is homeless in San Francisco and trying to reserve a bed in city-funded shelters is likely to be turned away an average of six times within a month. Chances are they’re just as likely to wait one day as well as over a week to get a bed. And they also believe the...

Why were (TEA Party) people not complaining during last 8 years?

"I guess I am sick and tired of people saying: "Why were these (TEA Party / Political Dissenter) people not complaining about things during the last 8 Republican years?" I have 2 answers. FIRST, I was. The...

Sri Lanka asks aid agencies to scale down operations

Sri Lanka asked International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and other aid agencies to scale down their operation amid increasing pressure from international community to ease the restrictions on aid agencies....

Sri Lanka allows UN and their vehicles in the biggest WDP camp

Sri Lanka Government allows UN and their vehicles in largest refugee camp. Since the possible threat from LTTE terrorists diminishes with the passage of time, Government of Sri Lanaka reportedly started allowing...

Iran blocks Facebook just before presidential elections

Islamic Republic of Iran, a theocratic state, has blocked user access to the renowned social networking site - Facebook. "The Iranian government has blocked access to the social networking site Facebook amid...

Notice to US Supreme Court in re: The Internet, Public Access TV

IN RE: THE INTERNET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the WE THE PEOPLE, the Citizens of the United States of America have resolved that the INTERNET is part and parcel of the of our 1st Amendment Rights to Free Speech,...

Call to Action - Send Comments to the FCC for Community TV

Local media is in crisis. Towns and cities across America are losing their commercial news oulets, while pink slips are being handed to the reporters who once covered our communities. We cannot afford to lose any...

Norwegian Minister Wants to Legalize File-Sharing

It appears Norway has a mature attitude toward file-sharing, " Earlier this week the music industry, headed by the IFPI, gave Norway’s largest Internet provider an ultimatum; block access to The Pirate Bay...

medical marijuana - Google Video

" Medical Marijuana Documentary Part 1 07:28 - Jan 25, 2009 - 26 days ago - (8 Ratings) - - Rate: youtube.com"

Crisis Worsens in Zimbabwe

The cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe is worsening and without increased foreign assistance the crisis will become a full blown health catastrophe according to Medecins Sans Frontieres international president Dr....

IPTV services - BSNL and Smart Digivision Pvt Ltd

State owned BSNL launched interactive personalised television and video services, (IPTV) in Haryana on Wednesday. The service will be initially available in Gurgaon, Ambala and Faridabad in association with Smart Digivision Pvt Ltd. Speaking on the occassion BSNL chairman and...

U.S. Supreme Court: State Medical Marijuana Laws Not Preempted by Federal Law

"Dec-01-2008 22:57 U.S. Supreme Court: State Medical Marijuana Laws Not Preempted by Federal Law Salem-News.com Medical marijuana case appealed by the City of Garden Grove was denied review...

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