Philippines police name 161 massacre suspects

Dramatic, political and let me say now about 65% of the suspects may be innocent. The problem is people will point to people they do not like, the police will be looking at local criminals that have nothing to do with the crime. Presure from the president will at first...

New Zealand’s Internet blackout against new copyright law: Day 1

New Zealand’s Internet users are fighting against a new law set to tighten copyright restrictions by holding an Internet blackout February 16 to 23. Protesters, led by The Creative Freedom Foundation, claim New...

Panama Canal Aerial view

Aerial view of Pacific Entrance to the Panama canal.

Twitter - the Beak Speaks and Delivers :: Symblogogy

. . . . . " The beautiful thing about New Media is that it defies control yet exemplifies what can be done in an atmosphere of freedom and creativity.Take Twitter for example; a free communications service...

Somali Pirates Have Connections in North America

Somali pirates are believed to have extended networks of cooperators in North America. Somali expatriates living in Canada and the US are believed to offer financial and administrative support to the pirates,...

Israeli Beduins claim link to Obama

Another Tribe claims President-Elect Obama has roots in the Midle-East. What next? "President-elect Barack Obama made history last week when he became the first African-American to be elected into the White...

Taiwan's former president arrested over graft probe

Chen Shui-bian, former president of Taiwan was arrested and detained for allegedly embezzling 14.8 million Taiwan dollars ($480,500 US) from the government during his presidency. He was shown putting his cuffed...

One iPhone per Child OiPC

Satirical off shoot from the OLPC (one laptop per child). Sorry could not resist the connection. Thursday October 30th 2008 PCWorld posted an article stating “Lower-income U.S. consumers are Flocking to...

Grain Elevator Blast Rocks Destrehan, Near New Orleans

"Friday, October 31, 2008By Matt Scallan, New Orleans Times-Picayune A fire and explosion at the ADM Growmark grain elevator in Destrehan caused "considerable structural damage" to the facility, according to an initial report from the state Department of Environmental...

Pakistan holds 4 over Marriott blast

"Pakistani security forces have arrested four suspects in connection with a bomb attack on the Marriott hotel, which left 55 people killed.  A senior police official, Altaf Ali Khattak, said on Friday that...

Grandfather of kidnapped boy arrested, Amber Alert Canceled Shortly After

The GrandFather of 6 year old Cole Puffinburger was arrested in California on Friday night.  The Amber Alert was canceled Saturday morning.  Police will not give out any further information.  A 2...

McCain Internal memo Blasts Obama's Involvement with ACORN

The McCain Campaign released this memo on Friday Blasting Obama's involvement in ACORNTO: Interested PartiesRE: Barack Obama & ACORNDATE: October 10, 2008Today, the McCain campaign outlined the intimate and...

Obama Campaign contributed 800 Thousand Dollars to ACORN, Caught!

Obama camp down plays payments to ACORN Through Citizen Services, IncListen to ACORNS News Conference held Oct 7, Politisite asked a question about demographics under Iron Mill News"Democratic presidential...

Church of England relaxes wedding rules

A new law will come into force today in England making it easier for couples to get married in Anglican churches. The Anglican Church is still controlled by the British government, and previously couples could only get married in Anglican churches if they lived near it or...

Special Prosecutor Named in Attorney Firings Case

Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey appointed a special prosecutor to if criminal charges are called for in the firing of nine U.S. attorneys in 2006."The move came as the Justice Department released a report by its inspector general severely criticizing the process that led...

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