Leeds set to hear points verdict

Leeds will have to settle for the play-offs."Leeds points appeal unsuccessful McAllister's side head for the play-offs after Thursday's verdict Leeds United have failed in their bid to claim back the 15 points they were deducted by the Football League. The decision by...

Major Hillraiser, Chile Amb. Guerra-Mondragon is now Hot for Obama

former Amb. to Chile Gabriel Guerra-Mondragon is Hot for Obama"From NBC's Chuck ToddOne of the things that both Dem campaigns are always nervous about is defectors. In particular, Clinton is more vulnerable to this problem since she's the candidate that is trailing. Well, NBC...

The Consequences of Being Green

I never really think of myself as a container of energy but I guess we all are."The actor Ed Begley Jr. has a widely-circulated OpEd piece touting his eco-friendly activities, featuring a proud announcement that...

9 lamest Public Service Ads of all-time

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorGee, they could only find 9 Lameo "Public Service Announcements?"  Guess this reviewer doesn't have Cable.  I remember Marijuana Girl PSA from the 1960's...

Denmark evacuates Algeria and Afghanistan embassies

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorYou know I am all for Free Speech, but you know, trying to prove a point by reprinting cartoons of "Muhammed" just to enforce your "Free Speech" stance and throwing it...

Wall Street Journal's Managing Editor to Leave Post

In a surprising development, the Wall Street Journal is reporting on its web sire that the paper’s managing editor, Marcus Brauchli, is planning to resign after less than a year on the job. The move comes four months after Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, the powerful owner of...

Iraq Dismisses 1,300 After Basra Offensive

After mass desertions during the Basra operation, conducted by the Iraqi government with little cooordination with the Americans, the Iraqi army has dismissed almost 1500 soldiers."The Iraqi government has...

The Future of International TV

One of the points I tried to make will my ill-fated Hulu post is that there is a great future in these IP/Internet-driven TV services, such as Hulu, to cross International boundaries. I have played with the iPlayer while I was in the UK, and you would be surprised (perhaps...

Google App Engine: Cashing in on the user data

"Google's announcement of its App Engine has naturally generated a lot of buzz, as well as some fear, uncertainty, and doubt. There is the concern that Google will corral even more user data via its App Engine, becoming a kind of 21st century data and advertising baron, as...

New Bird Species Discovered

"The announcement of the discovery of a new bird comes with a twist: It’s a white-eye, but its eye isn’t white. Still, what this new bird lacks in literal qualities it makes up for as one of the surprises that...

EU ready for Cuba ties after Castro exit

"The European Union has said it is ready to seek ways to re-launch ties with Cuba following the announcement that President Fidel Castro will not return to power. Some of the 27 EU states, led by Spain which normalised  its relations with Havana last year, are in favour...

EU warns operators over mobile roaming fees

"The EU has told European mobile phone companies to slash their roaming charges for text messages and internet use before 1 July or face new regulations. The announcement was made by EU communications commissioner Viviane Reding at the Mobile World Congress trade show in...

It’s A Hollywood Debut For Pacific Coast Motorsports :: The EDJE

"Being a member of the Champ Car Inner Circle fan club has it’s benefits. For example, the other day I receive in my email inbox an invitation to join an event that was being held up on Universal City Walk...

Kucinich Abandons White House Bid

Dennis Kucinich has abandoned his White House Bid.  He will make a formal annoucement Friday.  He does not intend to throw his support to any candidate.  Dennis Kuchinch was less than 1%  in...

VISTA, HIV, AIDS And Dell

"What do Windows Vista, Dell, HIV and AIDS have in common? Well, the four have a deeper connection than meets the eye. Microsoft has confirmed that it has partnered with U.S. computer manufacturer Dell and with (RED) in order to ship exclusive (PRODUCT)RED branded products....

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