R.I. Governor Vetoes Gay funeral bill

A bill concerning gay funeral rights which was passed by Rhode Island's state legislature this past October was vetoed yesterday by that state's governor.  Carcieri has been known to make many anti-gay rights...

Rhode Island Governor speaks against gay marriage

Rhode Island Governor Donald Carcieri has upset some gay and lesbian activist by proclaiming his opinion that gay marriage "is not a civil right". Carcieri addressed a group called the Massachusettes Family...

Senator Kennedy encourages DEA to provide Medical Marijuana for research

" June 11, 2008, 10:53 am Medical Marijuana Links By John Tierney We’ve been discussing the presidential candidates’ positions on medical marijuana. Here are a couple of other interesting reports...

Dewey the library cat is back on the shelves

" SPENCER, Iowa — Driving into this county seat of 11,000 people, the first thing a visitor sees is the white water tower that dominates the landscape. The town's name is up there. So are two huge paws. The...

The Best US Cities For Singles - according to Forbes anyway

Forbes Magazine has released their yearly list of the best US cities for single people to live in.For the first time, Atlanta has topped the list. It has hopping nightlife, a high number of single people and lots...

Kristine Johnson: Beauty, Brains, and Beyond

" by Nickee de Leon/AJPress If you google Kristine Johnson on the web, you’ll come across a number of adoring fan sites. There’s Rateitall.com, a forum site where ogling men pine for the stunning...

Benjamin Franklin Credits Providence for America’s Independence

Read quotes from the founding fathers of the U.S. and it is amazing how they acknowledge that something bigger than themselves helped them in terms of forming a nation. These are from a site called the...

'Survivor' winner Hatch appeals to Supreme Court

You know, this guy has some real balls, no pun intended.  If the name doesn't ring a bell, just think back to the very first season of "Survivor".  He's the fat, naked gay guy that won the cool million...

4-alarm blaze strikes historic university in San Antonio, Bomb Threat

Our Lady of Lake University is a site to see.  It has been in San Antonio since 1895.  I saw the campus while I was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. A loss for a wonderful college.  Some are...

Train Crash: Trains Collide in Massachusetts Several Injured ( Video )

Raw Video. News Wanted ! If anyone has anymore news about this crash please feel free to add it in the comments as it is late here and I am turning in for the night. Update 2.43am GMT: The latest report is saying more than 150 hurt, the highlight below also has a video."It...

Fatal Amtrak crash in Rhode Island

CNN is reporting that the passengers are still stuck on the train. If you have any information about this incident, please let us know. "PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - An Amtrak express train has struck and killed a worker who was inspecting tracks just outside a train station in...

Elderly Americans to double - 71 million by 2030

"Medical schools prepare for "silver tsunami" By Richard C. LewisMon Jan 28, 4:24 PM ET Just a few years ago, a graduate from Brown University medical school had just an inkling about how to care for the elderly. Now, Brown and other U.S. medical schools are plugging...

Virus Starts Like a Cold But Can Turn Into a Killer

I'm no hypochondriac at least I don't think I am but I had this virus last week. I had a normal cold and thought I was over it but all of a sudden I'm having chills fever and short of breath. Almost went to the...

Hospital fined after 3rd brain surgery mistake

Apparently surgeons at Rhode Island Hospital have a hard time with their lefts and rights. Selecting the correct side of the head--it's not brain surgery, is it?  (Sorry.) "PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rhode Island...

CitySkip: Man Builds Secret Apartment At Mall, Gets Away With It For Four Years

The leader of an artists' cooperative was apprehended and sentenced to probation for illegally setting up a secret apartment inside the Providence Place Mall in Providence, Rhode Island.

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