Debunking the Google Earth Censorship Myth

I found this interesting enough to share with NP. Nothing more to add yet.""There's a persistent Web meme to the effect that Google obscures sensitive or top-secret locations in Google Maps and Google Earth at the insistence of national governments. A July IT Security article...

Calling B.S. on the Idea of 'Marijuana Addiction'

"It's laughable that the Feds are pushing the concept of pot addiction when science shows that withdrawal symptoms from caffeine are far worse.The U.S. government believes that America is going to pot -- literally.Earlier this month, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse...

Church to make posthumous apology to Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin created a big controversy with his evolutionary theory and powerful church leaders castigated him. Now after 126 long years Church of England has realised their mistake and agreed to issue an an apology. Darwin in his theory had said that man descended from the...

Change We Can, Change We Shall says Maldives politician

"MUSING ON INDEPENDENCE Today is our 43rd Independence Day. I am sitting at home, enjoying a rare day with my family. Just now, the children are playing with their cousins as my little nephew is celebrating his...

International Travel Tips

"Traveling abroad is certainly a wonderful experience. You can see a lot of things that you may have never seen before. And you can also learn the cultures of other countries. Besides, you will probably find that you can have more energy to work after the trip. One thing you...

Gas or Coffee? If you had to choose?

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThis study which states coffee is great for your health, may have many woner what if, what if Coffee prices rose as fast as gas prices?  What would you choose?With the...

Record Store Day highlights the struggling nature of the business

CBC Radio 3 listeners have selected their No. 1 independent record store in Canada - Meow Records of Prince George BC emerged victorious earlier today.However, this day also highlights how most music shops are...

Pakistan and the USA Military Differences

It's quite diverse how media reports can be perceived and received. For instance, in a Voice of America news dispatch, President Musharraf of Pakistan seems to take offense of America's offer to send American...

MIDEAST: U.S. Seen in Policy Retreat

"MIDEAST: U.S. Seen in Policy Retreat Analysis by Adam Morrow and Khaled Moussa al-Omrani CAIRO, Jan 10 (IPS) - Recent months have witnessed several notable political reorientations in the Middle East, involving Iran, the Gulf states, Egypt and Lebanon. Several experts say...

Waterboarding: False Confession Generator

To all those who are proponents of waterboarding as a way to keep us all safe, here is an interesting historical note:"Waterboarding was sometimes used in the Deep South to torture African-Americans and to extract...

The 10 Real Reasons Hiphop Will Never Die

Since “street cred” is way more important than talent, or anything else for that matter, it doesn’t matter how you look. Unlike the pretty-boy forms of pop-music, being ugly might just convey the notion that you are “from the street” (bad teeth, and a face twisted...

The 10 Real Reasons Hiphop Will Never Die

Since “street cred” is way more important than talent, or anything else for that matter, it doesn’t matter how you look. Unlike the pretty-boy forms of pop-music, being ugly might just convey the notion that you are “from the street” (bad teeth, and a face twisted...

On Patriotism by Rep. Ron Paul

"May 24, 2007 On Patriotism by Rep. Ron Paul For some, patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. For others, it means dissent against a government's abuse of the people's rights. I have never met a politician in Washington or any American, for that matter, who chose to be...

New advertising methods needed on Web 2.0 sites

The notion of market engagement is something I have been quietly pushing here over the past few months. It is about creative ways of getting the audience to engage with your product or Brand. Engagement brings with...

Moderation Despite the RAND Corporation!

" 16/05/2007 Mshari Al-Zaydi A Saudi journalist and expert on Islamic movements and Islamic fundamentalism as well as Saudi affairs. Mshari is Asharq Al-Awsat’s opinion page Editor, where he also contributes a weekly column. Has worked for the local Saudi press occupying...

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