Private plane crash kills 2 in Carlsbad

The twin engine, turboprop BE90 plane was taking off from McClellan-Palomar Airport at about 6 a.m. when it hit the electricity tower, authorities said. The crash also knocked out power to 1,700 homes and businesses in Carlsbad and forced the closure of the airport...

A fascinating exploration of journalistic & blogging ethics

So, should a blogger write about slogans on an advertiser's site so that some buzz (hype) will be added to the blogosphere or information online? I agree with Harry McCracken of PCWorld. "Ultimately, I think there's a fairly clear bottom line here. If you're a journalist --...

John Chow will give this blog its first link.

"John Chow and I share something in common: we know how to make money online. His blog features information and insight about online entrepreneurship and it definitely falls into the "worth reading" category. The self-proclaimed "dot com mogul" also has an interesting linking...

The Importance of Building Links

Grandma: "I'm Not a Terrorist" (Another TSA Run-In)

As if the Transportation Security Administration needed any more bad press... Nobody's arguing that it's okay to bring knives aboard airplanes, but a little common sense is important in dealing with these situations. After all, the TSA needs its credibility to function...

Low-Carb Diet 'Cancer Risk'

"Low-carbohydrate diets may increase the risk of people suffering bowel cancer, scientists have claimed. Researchers from Aberdeen's Rowett Research Institute believe there is a link between eating less carbohydrate and reducing cancer-fighting bacteria. The Rowett study saw...

US town set to ban saggy trousers

US town set to ban saggy trousers A man wearing low-slung trousers, exposing his underwear Low-slung trousers are fashionable among some young people A mayor in the US state of Louisiana says he will sign into law a proposal to make wearing saggy trousers an act of indecent...

The Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 (HR 2102) is scheduled for a House J...

"Currently, SPJ President Christine Tatum, Past President Irwin Gratz and Executive Director Terry Harper are visiting legislators on Capitol Hill to rally support for HR 2102. The Shield Law bill has bipartisan support in the House and Senate. Sponsors include Reps. Mike...

Podcaster Unconference Saturday July 28

Podcamp City Online, a podcamp sponsored and organized by PodcasterWhosWho.com, and http://www.AvaHosting.Biz , will be an online Podcamp held on Saturday, July 28, 2007 from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM EST. to freely educate and share information about podcasting to beginners and...

PESTICIDE HEALTH DANGERS

I was driving down the M1 motorway last Saturday morning when all of a sudden there was this misty fog coming off the fields with the all too familiar smell of insecticide. "A local Euro MP is warning of the health dangers of pesticides as experts confirm that people who use...