Foreigners can’t join activist rallies in the Philippines!

" THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned foreign nationals to refrain from participating in mass actions on Monday when President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivers her last State of the Nation Address (Sona). In a...

The Arlington Wreath Project - Random Acts of Kindness Spread Across the Nation

In this time of financial need and turmoil for the United States, one of those random acts has prevailed for 17 years. It started in Maine and is still spreading across America. Is this what the first President...

Buyers Find Bargains at Michigan Foreclosure Auctions

"If you are interested in buying a home but worried about being able to afford it, follow what the other budget-conscious real estate investors and home buyers are doing – participating in Michigan foreclosure...

Formula One Chief Stays After Sex Orgy Scandal

What's the auto-racing industry without a lurid sex scandal, rocking it to its very core? Nothing, according to the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile, who voted to keep their sex-orgy-loving boss.Max Mosley, overseer of the Grand Prix motor racing, survived a...

Australian PM commits to Afghanistan; rules out troop increase

The Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has committed his country to "the long haul" in the battle against terrorism in Afghanistan while saying that Australia's current troop strength in the war-torn country...

Toronto, Canada: 'Shocking' Islamic Terrorist Cell trial begins

Opinion (an Update Link March 30th, 2008 to this story is in my Comments section)Barry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly a disturbing turn of events when 17 Canadian men, followers of Radical Islam who also...

CCIC - RIP :: The EDJE

"It's official, the Champ Car Inner Circle of Champions fan website is down for the count. Here is the full statement sent to all 5,000 members who enjoyed the community of like minded, fun loving, open-wheel...

Clinton OK with Caucus Structure UNITIL Obama Gets Key Endorsement

"Clinton Supporters Allege Las Vegas Union Is Bullying Workers to Vote for Obama by FOXNews.comRepresentatives of a major Nevada union that has endorsed Barack Obama were seen allegedly strong-arming a fellow...

Sean Penn to Lead Cannes Festival Jury

With Penn's film Into the Wild gaining nearly unanimous acclaim, this seems like a very timely and appropriate choice.  "American actor and director Sean Penn will head the awards jury at the Cannes Film Festival this year, organizers announced Thursday. The festival's...

Ohno? Oh, Yes! Hough and Apolo Win Dancing With The Stars

I just wanted to use that headline. The Olympian defeated the pop star in a dance-floor showdown. As the, well, stars, Apolo Anton Ohno and JoeyFatone get all the props, though much credit is no doubt due to their...

Food Footprints?

"AskPablo: Foodmiles foodmiles.jpgPerhaps spawned by the immense popularity of Michael Pollan's book The Omnivore's Dilemma or just the recent explosion of interest in both food safety and climate change, people are demanding locally grown. Such "locavores" are participating...

Snack Healthy

"We're in the heart of the holiday travel season and everyone's spending a lot more time on planes these days. The Seattle Times decided to do a little research and find out how healthy the pre-packaged snacks on...

An icy reception for film

"The diamond industry has gone on the offensive, trying to polish its image during its most important season to counter the negative publicity of "Blood Diamond," which opens Friday. The film depicts the...

Thousands Run In Marine Corps Marathon

I love running! It's the best way to mediate over anything that needs meditating over. The world is a better place after a long long run. But I understand why some people would question why we choose to run at...

NC moves to limit MD role in executions (AP)

" RALEIGH, N.C. - The state licensing board for doctors gave initial approval Friday for a policy blocking doctors from actively participating in executions, addressing an issue that has weighed heavily on medical professionals in many states. The North Carolina Medical...

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