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So You Want To Boycott Israel?

I thought that this video was a light piece that makes a very important point about the contribution that Israel makes to the rest of the world. http://mx.youtube.com/watch?v=aNCGEwjbgDk

RP scientist named ‘hero of environment’

" ILOILO CITY - “It’s not for me. It’s for the mangroves.” As always, Jurgenne Primavera thought about her advocacy first before her achievements. The retired Iloilo-based scientist has been featured...

The Battle for Net Neutrality: Comcast throws army of lawyers at the problem

This is a classic battle between giant corporate interests vs. the rest of us.  If you value the Internet and don't want it to turn into the kind of trash you see on TV then please do what you can to support...

Senator Bennett bet Romney, surprised that he's not McCain's choice

"Utah Republican Sen. Bob Bennett's prediction yesterday that John McCain would pick Mitt Romney as his running mate was dead wrong. But he lost no time in talking up the attributes of McCain's choice - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.     "While her appointment comes...

DNC Dean, No More Special Interest Lobbyist Money

DNC Dean,  No More Special Interest  Lobbyist Money By Albert N. Milliron, Politisite.com Democrtaic National Comittee Chairman, Howard Dean sent out this letter to supporters.  Presidential...

US and EU urged to cut biofuels

G8 summit in Japan has started with the calls for enhancing food security and reducing trade barriers on farming products. Leaders have urged to tackle the food crisis on a priority basis. UN secretary general...

BBC accused of fuelling race attacks on Poles

Polish immigrants to the UK are frequently vilified by the media and the citizenry, and 'Polish' is often just used as shorthand for Eastern European immigrants who have come to work in the UK now that their entry into the EU allows them to. An MP has introduced a bill that...

Heathrow T5 boss leaves BAA job

The man who was responsible for the opening of Heathrow's Terminal 5 has chosen to resign his position. "Mark Bullock had "chosen to leave" his job as the airport's managing director because of a change to...

DNC Attacks, "the Real McCain", with new ad Today

DNC Attacks, "the Real McCain",  with new ad Today"Expose the Real McCainJohn McCain thinks we are better off economically than we were eight years ago. The American people know that is just not true. In...

Leeds halt Marques contract talks

" Leeds halt Marques contract talks Marques broke into the first-team this season under ex-boss Dennis Wise (Getty) Leeds United have suspended contract negotiations...

Vancouver Art Gallery gets $50-million

Given the current facility can only show about 3 per cent of the 9000-piece VAG collection, I'd say this is long overdue. I really hope they get rid of that stupid-looking van with the two rear-ends. "The...

Men who do housework may get more sex

"NEW YORK - American men still don't pull their weight when it comes to housework and child care, but collectively they're not the slackers they used to be. The average dad has gradually been getting better about picking himself up off the sofa and pitching in, according to a...

Live Nation to Enter Ticketing Business in '09

I wonder what Live Nation's "convenience fee" will be? "Concert promoter Live Nation Inc said on Friday it will launch its own ticketing business next year after it ends a relationship with Ticketmaster, the...

'Chomsky applauds Sen. Gravel'

"'Chomsky applauds Sen. Gravel' The following was reported on presidential candidate Mike Gravel's website. Alone among members of Congress, Senator Mike Gravel had the courage to take a stand that not only helped bring the atrocious Indochina wars to an end, but also made a...

'Chomsky applauds Sen. Gravel'

"'Chomsky applauds Sen. Gravel' The following was reported on presidential candidate Mike Gravel's website. Alone among members of Congress, Senator Mike Gravel had the courage to take a stand that not only helped bring the atrocious Indochina wars to an end, but also made a...

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