Waterboarding is torture

If anyone thinks waterboarding is not torture maybe they should try it?"Christopher Hitchens, a Washington-based journalist known for his support of the Iraq war and the U.S. war on terror, has subjected himself to...

Ginger Spice words of wisdom

Ginger Spice has been reborn as: Geri Halliwell, children's author, 35, London.Some wonderful insights on the new Geri that seem to indicate that she is probably not that far different from the old Geri. More pearls...

THE CLINTON BODY-COUNT

"DEAD BODYGUARDS Maj. Gen. William Robertson,Deputy Commanding General, V Corps, Europe Col William Densberger,V Corps Chief of Operations and Plans Col. Robert Kelly,V Corps Chief of Intelligence Spec. Gary Rhodes, Crew Chief died: 2/23/93 - All were killed when...

Child safety laws mean adults 'scared to approach children'

"Adults are afraid to interact with other people's children because they fear being labelled a paedophile, according to a report published today by the thinktank Civitas.The report, Licensed To Hug, calls for...

Mexico city, more to marvel over than fret about says journalist David Lida

My son and daughter have both traveled to Mexico City during this year in different occasions and have really enjoyed their stay there. As their mom, living in the peaceful city of  La Paz  I gave them...

Tom Wolfe Praises Print, Calls Dan Rather And Other TV Journalists "Idiots"

Charlie Rose's interview with Tom Wolfe presents an interesting take on the "zeitgeist of today's moment" with a brief look at the history of booms and crashes, while exploring Wolfe's views on journalism. To quote:...

AWARD-WINNING, YOUNG AUTHOR SPEARHEADS

AWARD-WINNING, YOUNG AUTHOR SPEARHEADS NATIONAL STAMP OUT RUMORS WEEK “Rumor Resistant” classrooms eligible for prizes!   TEMPE, AZ (June 9, 2008) – Thanks to the efforts of 12-year-old author...

An open comment on "US needs 100 years to recover from Bush"

An opinion on commenting.   Gore Vidal thoughts on the actual situation and his dispute with Bush's policy are well know news. Lesser knows news, but nevertheless news, because being comments on his thoughts...

Tim Russert: Buffalo's Good Guy Who Made it Good

The sudden shock of losing Tim Russert, a truly professional and human journalist, has been hard. Back home in his native Buffalo, Tim's being remembered as a good guy who made it good.There'll be a candelight vigil...

Vancouver: Epi-Centre of Stupidity?

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorIs it any wonder Politicians at most times ignore it's citizens over important issues, when they seem to be inundated with protestors who repeatedly  "Cry Wolf" over...

Rare white ravens make home on Vancouver Island

Some First Nations foretold of White Ravens and hold them sacred, certainly Twin Ravens is a thing to behold in British Columbia or anywhere else in the world.  The late British Columbia Sculptor Bill Reid...

'The Love Guru' set to release amid Hindu controversy

"$62-million Paramount Pictures movie "Love Guru" by Mike Myers is set to release June 20 amid a controversy over its 'lampooning Hinduism'. According to reports, comedy 'The Love Guru' has been inspired by the...

Nepal's ex-king has hundreds of millions stashed away: author

Even after Nepalese king has lost his kingdom, he is still quite rich. According a new revealtion ex-King Gyanendra had stashed away millions of US dollars in the different parts of Nepal. " Nepal's ousted king is thought to have close to 200 million dollars stashed...

Why adultery can help save a marriage

A therapist who seems to endorse having an extra-marital fling as a positive act."A controversial self-help book for married philanderers claims most adulterers are good, kind people. It says affairs can help a marriage and that those who stray should never admit it because...

Terry Pratchett finds God

"Terry Pratchett, the bestselling fantasy book author who recently revealed that he was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, has hinted that he has found God after years as an atheist. The writer, who penned...

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