Library investment returns $4 to $1

"A new study released November 29, 2006 shows that nine public library systems in Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties in Southwest Ohio create an annual economic impact of nearly four times the amount invested in their operations. The report from Levin, Driscoll...

For Prime Minister Olmert and Likud leader Netanyahu, Iran must take center s...

"For the 5,000 plus attendees gathered in Los Angeles, California this past week for the United Jewish Communities General Assembly, it was that one quote, repeated numerous times by Former Israeli Prime Minister, and Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu which shook the...

The First Model e-Village in Sri Lanka Paves the Way for 24-Hour Connectivity...

Universal Music Group is suing MySpace

"In a report it has be noted that that Universal Music Group is suing MySpace for “allowing people to illegally upload videos and of providing the technology for users to share the content with others.”"

Today's Nun Has A Veil--And A Blog

"More young women are entering convents. How they are changing the sisterhood. For the iPod generation, it doesn't get more radical than wearing a veil. The hijab worn by traditional Muslim women might have people talking, but it's the wimple that really turns heads. And in...

Ice-melt isolates remote communities in Canada (Reuters)

" TORONTO (Reuters) - Aboriginal communities in Ontario's far north are becoming increasingly isolated as rising temperatures melt their winter route to the outside world and impede their access to supplies. "The ice doesn't have its solid blue color any more," said Stan...

When Bots Attack

"But 15 minutes later, at 4 pm on May 2, 2006, the sites went dark, and so did the mood at Six Apart, the company that owns them. In the blink of an eye, 10 million blogs and online communities disappeared. "It looked like the servers had freaked out," CEO Barak Berkowitz...

Local MP praises Neath Port Talbot constables

"The work of Special Constables in Neath Port Talbot has been highlighted and praised by Aberavon MP Dr Hywel Francis. Neath Port Talbot Division of South Wales Police has a dedicated set of 18 Specials who give up their own time to help make the communities safer."

U.S. population set to hit 300M on Tues.

"America's population is on track to hit 300 million on Tuesday morning, and it's causing a stir among environmentalists.People in the United States are consuming more than ever — more food, more energy, more natural resources. Open spaces are shrinking and traffic in many...

King Coal Pillages Beautiful Land

"In May 2002 I flew over the coalfields of Kentucky and West Virginia. From the air, I came face to face with one, but only one, of the enormous costs we pay for our nation’s dependence on coal. Leveled mountains, devastated communities, wrecked economies and ruined...

Signs of Sexual Addiction

"Although people in our communities know that it is a real social difficulty, sexual addiction is not discussed much in the media as a real addiction. In many ways, sexual addiction is very similar to gambling or drug addiction. While a drug addict becomes addicted to...