We british vote for these political elitist?

" The Prime Minister and Government have outlined a framework for constitutional renewal that aims to reverse the apparent breakdown in trust in the political process. At a Downing Street meeting on Tuesday the Cabinet agreed to establish a National Democratic Renewal Council...

Obama's "Revitalize the Economy" Agenda

"Obama's "Revitalize the Economy" Agenda According to Barack Obama's transition web site, the number ONE issue that the Obama administration will address is "Revitalize the Economy".The step-by-step plan on how to do it has also been outlined. I hope this level of...

Silent Boom!

Any research including the words "cloak" and "impervious" is automatically awesome.  Actually, even without those words of power, this is pretty cool."Scientists have shown off the blueprint for an "acoustic cloak", which could make objects impervious to sound waves.The...

New Australian leader to refocus foreign policy on first major trip

The new Australian prime minister is begining an 18-day foreign policy trip, keen to draw a stark contrast with his predecessor, particularly with Australia's relationship with the US."New Prime Minister Kevin Rudd left Australia Thursday on his first big overseas trip, armed...

Trinity United Church of Christ Makes Changes to Web Site

"The Chicago church of Barack Obama appears to be adjusting its Web site by relocating a section that outlined black ethics to be taught in homes, churches and schools. The Web site for the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago had described its congregation as...

Website bomb-making lessons to be outlawed across Europe

"Placing instructions on how to make a bomb on the internet will become a criminal offence across Europe under plans outlined by Brussels yesterday. Arguments about freedom of expression will not be allowed to stand in the way of criminalising the publication of bomb-making...

Scotland Plans 1,000 More Police

"The new Scottish Executive has announced plans for an additional 1,000 police officers on the street to help in the fight against crime. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill outlined the government's plans for law and order during a Scottish Parliament debate. Mr MacAskill also...

Vancouver Police Think Wireless Network Needs Safety Net

I am unsure what "advantage" Wi-Fi would give criminals that is not already provided by mobile phones. "Vancouver's goal of becoming a free Wi-Fi city is still in its planning stages but security concerns have already been raised about allowing any user to access the Internet...

Crossroads

A great think piece, and current analysis of the War, by Boston Herald columnist and city editor, Jules Crittendon."We've arrived at a crossroads in history. The choices are simple. In a letter to President Bush Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate President Harry...

More on Virgil Goode’s letter

"Liberal blogger Justin Rood is doing his best to stir up a reaction to Virgina Republican Virgil Goode’s immigration worries, outlined in a letter released earlier this week. I suspect he’s not going to have a lot of luck on the Friday before Christmas, but with an...

Physics promises wireless power

"Physics promises wireless power Jonathan Fildes Science and technology reporter, BBC News Plug Plugs and wires could soon become a thing of the past The tangle of cables and plugs needed to recharge today's electronic gadgets could soon be a thing of the past. US researchers...