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U.S. exports cigarettes, bras, bull semen to Iran
"WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. exports to Iran -- including brassieres, bull semen, cosmetics and possibly even weapons -- grew more than tenfold during President Bush's years in office even as he accused Iran of nuclear ambitions and helping terrorists. ...Hotel Alcatraz: a stay on 'The Rock'
Just think of the menu possibilities. Scarface burgers; Island escapes; Electric fries...... "SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The National Park Service is considering adding a hotel to Alcatraz Island, site of one of the...
Virgin Throttles Its UK Cable Network
Virgin is now throttling bandwidth on high-volume users, effective immediately. "Virgin Media has quietly rolled out bandwidth throttling nationwide, after successful technical trials in the North West, which the ISP says means a group of heavy users will sacrifice high... Brotherhood of Man
Brotherhood of ManIn the April 6 edition of "The New York Times magazine,Professor Beverly Gage offers a fascinating glance at former PresidentWarren G. Harding’s possible racial history, or “negro” heritage,detailed by accounts by historian William...It's a miracle, pregnant man tells Oprah
Last Month Thomas Beatie, the former Tracy Lagondino from Oregon, told gay magazine 'The Advocate'. I had gender reassignment surgery and I am now legally male and married to a woman. "I opted not to do anything with... Pregnant man tells Oprah: It's a miracle
Many people thought it was an April Fool's Day joke, but the story appeared on Oprah so it must be true. Thomas Beatie, a pregnant man, revealed the ultrasound of his baby to Oprah. Since Oprah had him... US Supreme Court considers gun law
"The US Supreme Court is considering the right of US citizens to keep and use guns, for the first time in nearly 70 years. The controversial case questions whether Washington DC can maintain its ban of nearly all handguns and restrictions on shotguns in...Welcome Back "Khadr"
Opinon Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor Today we are Welcoming another round of protests against terrorist Omar Khadr with France requesting the US drop charges against Khadr, and his lawyers agree.Granted...Canada Payback to Philippines workers
Opinion Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor I am certainly not one to bring up the past, but since I was a student of Military history, I felt this story important, especially for those today who take freedom for... Piracy, Morals and The Need for Change
"Morals are often defined by what the general public sees as right or wrong. Most people don’t feel that they’re doing wrong when they download an MP3 or share a movie, but in most countries they are actually breaking laws, laws which do not reflect what the general... San Francisco Mayor Proposes Tax on Sugary Drinks
This isn't really such a horrible idea. Considering the amount of health care money going into treating obesity in North America, I think it's time we take a good hard look at what's causing these issues. Corn syrup,... Canadian Military to Dazzle their Enemies with Brilliance
Razzle and Dazzling our enemies will not include our troops dressed in sequins and rhinestones breaking into Las Vegas showtunes on the battlefield, nor pulling rabbits out of combat helmet tophats and other magic... UK Considers Anti File Sharing Laws
Well, let's see how this pans out. I don't think its going to work, anyway."Speaking to the BBC, Lord Triesman (above) - parliamentary Under Secretary for Innovation, Universities and Skills - has admitted that... Mukasey mum on torture techniques
I bet we could get an answer out of him if we waterboarded him:"WASHINGTON - Attorney General-nominee Michael Mukasey refused to say Thursday whether he considers waterboarding a form of torture, frustrating Democrats and potentially slowing his confirmation to head the...Can Hugo Chavez's Cinema Villa Studio Contend With Hollywood?
"Unhappy with what he considers Hollywood's monopoly on the silver screen, President Hugo Chavez is bankrolling Venezuelan movies through a state-run film studio. Now rolling: a biopic about Luis Posada Carriles, the former CIA operative who lives freely in the United States...
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