Neb. Senators Want Ban On Psychoactive Herb- Salvia

"Neb. Senators Want Ban On Psychoactive HerbOpponents Argue Salvia Divinorum Has Therapeutic Benefits January 9, 2009OMAHA, Neb. -- The Nebraska Legislature may once again consider whether to outlaw the hallucinogenic plant Salvia divinorum.Critics have argued that the...

My human rights have been breached': Glitter flies back to Britain and clai...

"Gary Glitter finally arrived in Britain yesterday – claiming he was the victim of a ‘show trial’ and that his human rights were breached. The shamed pop star paedophile was given VIP treatment at Heathrow and smirked as he was fast-tracked through the airport with a...

Death row inmate: I'm too fat to execute

"He raped and murdered 2 women, I don't care if he suffers or not when executed. He certainly had no qualms about inflicting pain on his victims.COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A death row inmate scheduled for execution says he's too fat to be put to death, claiming executioners would...

How organic agriculture is creating new export opportunities for African farmers

"The staunchest supporters of each of the two sides in what I call Africa's 'agro-ideological debate' are unlikely to see eye to eye any time soon, so deep is their suspicion of each others' motives. To advocates of intensive 'green revolution' revolution methods, Africa's...

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...

US Democratic National Committee Bans Lobbyist Money

The Democratic National Committee can no longer accept donations from federal lobbyists or political action committees after Barack Obama instructed them to adopt his own policies.Also, no campaign staffers can be registered lobbyists, resulting in three more departures from...

UK - Immigration Minister Wants Introduction of "Britishness Day"

The Minister wants the August Bank Holiday to become a National British Day."Liam Byrne will argue that a national day should become the focal point of a campaign for "stronger shared standards" and a cultural code to which immigrants should be expected to adhere."Britishness...