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Three ISPs Agree To Block Child Porn - Boon or Slippery Slope?
"Goobergunchand other readers sent in word that Sprint, Time Warner, and Verizonhave agreed to block websites and newsgroups containing childpornography. The deal, brokered by New York Attorney General AndrewCuomo, occurred after Cuomo's office threatened the ISPs with...
Pageant Tips: Choosing a Beauty Pageant
With pageant season now in full swing, many veteran contestants and aspiring beauty queens are asking the burning question: How do I choose the right beauty pageant for me? The cold, hard fact is that there are many pageants for women of all ages to choose from, so many in... When English Is the Rule at Work
In the Highlighted article, "When English Is the Rule at Work" by Kelley Holland of the New York Times, some interesting points about the enforcement and overall perception of having an "English Only" rule in the workplace are brought to the surface of the public mind...Detroit voting 'messy' due to ID requirement
"DETROIT -- Officials from the Detroit Branch NAACP monitoring voting this morning say the process is "messy" because of the new photo identification requirement. Melvin "Butch" Hollowell, general counsel to the Detroit NAACP, said there was one report of a voter being turned...FCC sets 700MHz auction rules: limited open access, no wholesale requirement
"A soft-spoken Kevin Martin brought two phones to today's FCC open meeting at which the agency presented the rules for its upcoming 700MHz auction. Both phones were made by Nokia, but the European version allowed access to WiFi networks; the American version did not. Martin...FCC: Fairness Doctrine losing relevance
This is not good news and points out why portals like NowPublic are becoming more and more important to the free transfer of information on the Internet. - The Angryindian---------------------------------------------"The Federal Communications Commission has no...US: Presidential Order Affirms CIA Secret Detentions
President Bush says his new executive order on the CIA detention program comports with the Geneva Convention. Human Rights Watch says otherwise."New York, July 20, 2007) � President George W. Bush's new executive order on the Central Intelligence Agency's detention and... Paris Hilton may not serve full sentence
Here's another reason why the overcrowding of jails should be dealt with."LOS ANGELES -
Paris Hilton may spend far less than 45 days in county jail for violating probation because of state policies and jail... Big Players in Charity
"A-Rod is tackling mental health. For Steve Nash, it's the environment. Charitable giving has become a virtual requirement for pro athletes. But does a system of individual foundations make sense? How philanthropy is changing sports, and which players score highest. By G....Land of the free, home of the War on Terrorism
""They told us this was one of the world's worst terrorists, and he got the sentence of a drunken driver," said Ben Wizner, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, referring to David Hicks, a 31-year-old Australian who in a plea bargain with a US military court...ePetition Restrictions - Photography in Public Places
''Here's your chance to vote against yet another new law, which would stop you taking photos in a public place. I expect its another new money making scheme of charging you for a license, or is it a mistake or...FDA urges mandatory painkiller warnings
"The Food and Drug Administration yesterday proposed mandatory labeling for over-the-counter painkillers aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen. The new warning labels would apply to drugs such as Johnson &...Pope to hold summit on married priests
"Pope Benedict XVI has called a meeting Thursday with top Vatican officials to discuss lifting the celibacy requirement for priests seeking to marry or who have already married. Benedict called the summit to examine the implications of the "disobedience" of Archbishop...The Passionate Entrepreneur - The Name of the Game
"I collect cute business names -- All You Knead (a bakery), the Barking Lot (a dog groomer), Shear Ecstasy (a hair salon). A clever business name can be an excellent marketing tool, making your company immediately memorable. But a cute or memorable name isn't necessarily a...Credit cards for the desperate
In order to do many mundane activities these days, a credit card is almost a necessity. Ever tried to open a bank account or rent a car, and the first requirement is to hand over your credit card? Even friends planning to share driving duties must flash their plastic to prove...
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