Erotic Economy Booms

As the world banking economy lurches this way and that requiring huge government bail outs the erotica and porn industries grow and grow. This article by Robert Fisk of the Independent takes a wry look at the...

EU considers sanctions on Russia

French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner said today that the EU is considering sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Georgia. As Russia faces growing isolation from the West, Russian president Dmitri...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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