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Megumi Yokota, Abducted by North Korean Agents
Japan is not ready to trust the North Koreans. There are many unresolved issues particularly the abduction of nationals by North Korean agents during the 1960's and 70's. Another issue are missile fire testing...FOIA Brain Teaser: When Is An Agency Not An Agency?
"A judge ruled this week that the Office of Administration (OA), part of the Executive Office of the President (EOP), is exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests because it is not an “agency” under the law. The ruling adds to the inconsistent and somewhat arbitrary...
Radical Islam: "Insult to Free Speech"
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA Canadian who takes exception to Canada's Free Speech, certainly has not witnessed the horrors of repressed speech as the world is full of detractors to free speech. ... German remembers persecuted gays
German governement has finally paid homage to persecuted gays during Nazis era. The Nazis branded homesexuality an aberration threatening their super race image. " Germany has inaugurated a 600,000 euro concrete memorial to honour the thousands of homosexuals persecuted... CRTC Orders Bell to Prove Throttling Necessary, Hold Public Inquiry
In a move that could change the rules for internet providers and the way big corporations like Bell and Rogers' handle their data.The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission announced yesterday it has launched two major reviews of internet technologies,... At INDY, "Rookies" Get Their Day In The Sun :: The EDJE
"Mario discusses strategy with team member after the #96 Visit Mexico City/PCM Dallara has the updated wishbone parts installed. Mario and the rest of the PCM team feel upbeat about being able to get out onto the... Man asks court to change his name to "In God We Trust"
A man from Illinois, Steve Kreuscher, wants a judge to allow him to legally change his name to 'In God We Trust'."Kreuscher (CROY'-shir) says the new name would symbolize the help God gave him through tough times.The...Somalia: Dozens More Killed in Second Day of Mogadishu Violence
The situation in Mogadishu is continuing to deteriorate"Ethiopian troops protecting Somalia's interim government expanded into neighborhoods in the volatile capital Mogadishu on Sunday, sparking a second round of...Hair prayer ad judged 'offensive'
A surprising decision for the UK."A TV advert for hair stylers featuring eroticised female imagery and an extract from the Lord's Prayer has been deemed offensive to Christians. The Advertising Standards Authority said the ad for ghd IV hair styling equipment could cause...Court overturns libel award over restaurant review
A UK court has overturned a €25,000 libel judgement against a newspaper for writing a negative restaurant review." Belfast High Court has ordered a retrial in the case of a newspaper's appeal against a €25,000 libel award over a restaurant review. ...New Orleans to hold its first online tax sale
Update: Next NOLA tax sale Dec. 12. Still a lot left.Get ready for the next round. "2,500 properties go on block Monday Saturday, November 24, 2007 By Gordon Russell New Orleans officials announced they... IRAQ: Religious Zealots target & Kill Basra women
Another case of Religious values held feverently by others can result in death of others who believe, but just do not hold these values to the letter of the law. Canada for instance has allowed some of... Dreaming for Darfur
Darfur as had some deserved attention of late but it can always use more. The number of people killed or affected by this war is astounding.' The United Nations estimates the Darfur conflict has left as many as... Digital consumer rights
"Digital consumer rights Sean Whelan, Europe Correspondent, reports that the plea for digital consumer rights is pretty much Jim Murray's last act after 17 years as director of the European Consumer Organisation. 'Do we have to accept that when we take the shrink wrap off a... Nuclear missile base on eBay
You can buy absolutely anything on eBay"A former US intercontinental nuclear missile base - with a network of underground tunnels and silos - is on sale on eBay for £750,000. Titan Missile Base Central Washington - (eBay item 190132455924
Located in a remote corner of...
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