EU extends rights of disabled air travellers

Many of the budget airlines in Europe have in the past made life very difficult for passengers with disability and one airline in particular has treated them with contempt so it is good to see that the EU has introduced new regulations relating to the treatment of elderly and...

NY promotes 'Finance-driven' Renewable energy industry

" Although the renewable energy industry saw over US $100 billion in global market activity, 14 percent of global venture capital investment and accounted for roughly one-third of new U.S. electrical generation...

One third of people shot by Tasers need medical attention: media probe

A joint investigation by CBC and Canadian Press found that 910 of 3,226 people shot by Tasers needed medical attention. Still, the Canadian Police Association stands by the controversial weapon."About one in...

Drug Zometa helps fight breast cancer spread

"A drug to prevent bone loss during breast cancer treatment also substantially cut the risk that the cancer would return, results that left doctors excited about a possible new way to fight the disease. It is the first large study to affirm wider anti-cancer hopes for Zometa...

Blogging: Chicks dig it

A new study confirms it - blogging is now a mainstream activity with women."YORK, Pa. (AdAge.com) -- "Blogosphere" may not be a pretty name for it, but it is a pretty attractive destination -- for women at least,...

What to expect? New parents don't really know, study finds

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly a test of a New Parent's mettle when entering the world of caring for a baby and child rearing.There are many respected books on Child care and child...

Lust At Work

Ah yes, diddling where you work, almost as old as the worlds oldest profession where some take advantage of the situation to either further their career or to bring down the mighty. Valentines Day is fast...

Canada: Prime Minister "Kyoto a Mistake"

Prime Minister Harper, pretty much stated what most dare not say at the Commonwealth Summit.   Either everyone get on board or Kyoto will not work period.  All of one, but not quite one for all. ...

Alarming TB count at AL poultry processing plant

"All of the employees of Wayne Farms processing, in Decatur, AL have received TB skin tests….the results are mind-boggling. Nearly one-third of the tests came up positive."Wow.  Just wow.Correction:  Originally identified as Decatur, GA.  It is Decatur, AL....

Boomers on vacation take holiday from sex

"Boomers on vacation take holiday from sex Shannon Proudfoot, CanWest News Service Published: Thursday, August 02, 2007 Sunscreen and cameras will be stuffed into the suitcase but massage oil and lingerie are likely to be left behind when Canadian baby boomers go on vacation,...

FCC Leans Toward One-Third Plan for Open Access

"FCC Chairman Kevin Martin's plan to bring open access to one-third of the 700 MHz spectrum band, which will hit the auction block next January, appears to have the necessary support of two out of four...

Poll: Europeans think Jews not loyal to their country

"ADL survey of six European countries finds that half of those surveyed believe Jews not loyal to their country; more than one-third say Jews have too much power in business and finance.[...] Hungary exhibited the highest anti-Semitic attitudes of the countries surveyed...

Dirty Snow Melts Arctic Faster!

"Dirty snow may warm Arctic as much as greenhouse gases Burning cleaner fuel would brighten snow and lower temperatures. If you are really worried about the Arctic Ice melting, Scientists suggest measures everyone...

Women come to South America's defense

"BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — South America's leaders are increasingly naming women as their defense ministers, putting them in charge of keeping the peace in nations still grappling with legacies of military dictatorships. The wave of female defense heads — one-third of the...

Nepal's new source of unrest

"Nepal's new source of unrest By Charles Haviland BBC News, Kathmandu The government has asked Maoists to talk to the southern insurgents Nepal's 10-year civil war appears to be over, with Maoist rebels locking up their weapons and preparing to join the government. But with...

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