BBC to air undercover report on West Papua tonight

The BBC is to air an undercover report on West Papua tonight . The report will focus on the ongoing struggle in the country for its independence from Indonesian rule whose government has been accused of illegally...

New York Times Op-Ed: Israel Will Attack Iran

"Yes, you read my title correctly. Today's New York Times includes an op-ed piece by Benny Morris, a Professor of Middle Eastern history at Ben Gurion University. He claims Israel will most certainly attack Iran...

When high fives go awry: A meditation

For my column this week I was inspired by Jordan's story on National High Five Day."Unbeknownst to many, it was recently National High Five Day. It was a quiet holiday that slipped beneath the radar of most news...

Researcher: Moses was on drugs at Mt. Sinai

Marx said that religion was the opiate of the masses. As far as I know he has being figurative, however a recent journal article by a professor of cognitive psychology suggests a much more literate interpretation....

Benny Zable Indian Point Overnight Vigil ~ on Aug 5th & 6th

Legendary OZ anti-nuclear arts activist Benny Zable is also a wonderful painter! He creates beautiful multi-coloured hand-painted and silk-screened flags and banners, which have become an integral visual component...

NASCAR's Parsons faces lung cancer (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

" Benny Parsons, chosen as one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers in 1998 and a respected commentator who has brought wit and wisdom to the broadcast booth, revealed yesterday that he has lung cancer. Parsons, who turned 65 earlier this month, will begin chemotherapy and...

Former NASCAR champion, commentator Benny Parsons battling lung cancer (CP vi...

" 2 hours, 19 minutes ago By Jenna Fryer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Benny Parsons has beaten the odds before, rising up from the foothills of North Carolina to a job driving taxis and then all the way to the top of NASCAR. Now he'll try to win an even bigger battle - this time...

Former NASCAR champ battling cancer (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

" Former NASCAR champion Benny Parsons has been diagnosed with lung cancer and began treatments today. Last update: July 26, 2006 – 9:49 AM Printer friendly E-mail this story Sports Golfer health lands in bunker, survey shows Access Vikings: Greenway unsigned, but on...

NASCAR announcer Benny Parsons diagnosed with lung cancer (USA Today)

" Updated 7/26/2006 2:26 PM ET E-mail | Save | Print | CHARLOTTE (AP) — Former NASCAR champion Benny Parsons has been diagnosed with lung cancer and began treatments on Wednesday. Parsons, the 1973 Cup champion and currently a NASCAR commentator on NBC and TNT, was...

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