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A court of no appeal:Renata Adler & Individual Writers vs. The New York Times...
An absolute "must" read for any professional writer who must face down veiled business interests and the cult of personality. Having myself already faced jail for not revealing a source, as well as thugs trying to scare me off a corruption probe, I find myself agreeing... Facebook Traffic Catches Up To MySpace
"A long-awaited milestone for Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg's social networking site finally caught up to News Corp.'s (NWS) MySpace in worldwide unique visitors in April, when both sites attracted about 115 million...Citizen Media and the law — freedom and risk
Last night I met Josh Wolf at the New Pamphleteers conference in Minneapolis. There was a great talk on the legal risks and opportunities bloggers have. Josh's notes are here."These notes were...Two Harvard Grads work to bring change in Kenya's largest slum
"Nairobi's Kibera slum is home to as many as a million people, struggling to survive in a community of tin huts, dirt roads, and garbage. To make matters worse, ethnic tension periodically boils over, adding violence...Zambia: Securing Our Food
"This fascinating article on the Food Security Pack Programme provides a good case for government to expand the agriculture sector and move Zambia to a position that would guarantee food security. Although Zambia's food production has increased in recent years following those... Pakistan likely to reinstate sacked Supreme Court judges
There is still ray of hope for the sacked Supreme Courts Judges in Pakistan as talks continues between Pakistan's coalition partner about the future of sacked Judges. Nawaz Sharif led Pakistan Mulim League has been demanding reinstatement of these judges before forming the... Wall Street Journal's Managing Editor to Leave Post
In a surprising development, the Wall Street Journal is reporting on its web sire that the paper’s managing editor, Marcus Brauchli, is planning to resign after less than a year on the job. The move comes four months after Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, the powerful owner of... PRINCESS DIANA INQUEST DRAWS TO A CLOSE AFTER AL FAYED’S JUDICIAL REVIEW IS...
"The Princess Diana Inquest has drawn to a close with Mohamed Al Fayed’s bid to make the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh give evidence at the Diana inquest rejected by the High Court. There was little chance of his...10 unusual, creative jobs
"What's in the perfect job? Money, of course, matters, but it isn't the only measure of an awe-inspiring career. Creative opportunities, healthy interaction, a good challenge from time to time, and other intangible rewards all count, too. FastCompany.com brings you ten jobs... US Weapons Sales: President Bush Arming Fellow Tyrants Globally
"“In the last six years, Washington has stepped up its sales and transfers of high-technology weapons, military training, and other military assistance to governments regardless of their respect for human rights, democratic principles, or nonproliferation,” according to a... Fred Thompson sez..."Federalism?"
"Fred Dalton Thompson, Mr. Federalism, champion of the 10th Amendment ……….from his website, 7/27/07
" “Perhaps the clearest example of federal over-involvement in state and local responsibilities is public education. It’s the classic case of how the federal... Iran dismisses US navy video as fake
"Iran dismisses US navy video as fake
Neither the Iranian nor U.S. government has a great track record for honesty in these matters. However, consider the timing of U.S. charges of Iranian provocation:
* It comes soon after the release of the CIA's National Intelligence... Pope's Midnight Mass ushers in Christmas
Get your Pope on..."VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to set aside time in their lives for God and the needy, as he ushered in Christmas early Tuesday by celebrating Midnight Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. Echoing a theme he has raised about an increasingly... YouTube shuts down Egyptian anti-torture activist's account
This is not just another youtuber, but "an award-winning anti-torture watchdog".
My only comment on this is that yes the material was very graphic, but that's the point. It's the ultimate reality show. Obviously... Cheerleaders Suspended for Lifting Skirts after routine
This Superintendent need to relax his ass. It's not like they show any skin. What has happened to having fun. My God they are cheerleaders! Check out the video and decide for yourself if they should be...
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