Lawsuit to Ask That Cheney's Papers Be Made Public

Government transparency advocates are suing to make sure Cheney's records are not destroyed and that the public has access to them. Cheney insists the Vice President is not part of the Executive Branch and not subject to these rules." Months before the Bush administration...

Baked beans sales surge as credit crunch bites

The credit crunch creates lots of losers but winners too and baked bean manufacturers such as Heinz are certainly winners as people look to the relatively cheap but nutricious baked bean to fill the gaps in the menu...

Ireland, US could ease immigration

I know that my view on this will not be popular with many but I must say that I fail to understand the Irish Government's attitude when it comes to "illegal" immigrants. If the illegal immigrant is Irish and is working in the US they are really "good guys" contributing to...

China warns Dalai Lama not to disrupt Beijing Olympics

Even after rounds of peace talks with Tibetan representatives China had warned Dalai Lama and exhorted him to keep away from Olympic games."After latest fence-mending talks on Tibet issue that failed to make any...

Over 230 Louisiana Public officials Resign rather than disclose their finances

"As part of a new regime of financial disclosure laws implemented by Gov. Bobby Jindal and the Legislature, many state and local public officials in Louisiana will have to report certain financial and government contracting information next spring. Those who desired to avoid...

Tuesday's gossip column | BBC Football

"BREAKING GOSSIP Aston Villa are on the verge of agreeing a £4.5m deal for Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell. (Press Association, 2002 BST) Germany striker Lukas Podolski has revealed Juventus and Tottenham are interested in signing him and that he would be willing...

Europe clears mobiles on aircraft

I wonder how my sleep on planes will suffer because of this."Mobile phone calls will be allowed on planes flying in European airspace under new European Commission rules.The decision means that mobiles could be used...

Bell Canada to run Do Not Call List

Isn't the first rule of telemarketing to call anyone and everyone on a "Do Not Call" list?"Bell Canada will operate the National Do Not Call List. The CRTC announced Friday that it has awarded a five-year contract to...

Cheerleaders Suspended for Lifting Skirts after routine

This Superintendent need to relax his ass. It's not like they show any skin. What has happened to having fun. My God they are cheerleaders! Check out the video and decide for yourself if they should be...

Australian Governement To Ban Certain Plasma TV Models

"Most current plasma TV models would be banned from sale in Australia as early as October next year under onerous mandatory energy requirements recommended in a report commissioned by the Federal Government. The consulting firm Digital CEnergy, which prepared the report for...

Verizon unhappy with 700MHz open access requirements, sues FCC

"When the Federal Communications Commission issued its final set of rules for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, reaction was mixed. Open access proponents were disappointed that the FCC failed to include all four of Google's open access suggestions, while the telecoms...

Of Amnesty Burgers And Beltway Fools :: MAXINE

"The people we elect to run our Government and protect us ... Do Not Care! This from Michelle Malkin (with edits from MAXINE)- The J. Wellington Wimpy immigration plan: Amnesty now, enforcement later By Michelle...

Philadelphia Management Co. settles lead-based paint violations at rentals

"The Philadelphia Management Corporation has paid a civil penalty of $47,278 to settle alleged violations of federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements in 11 lease agreements involving rental units at two properties built before 1978 in Philadelphia."

Air Force fills out Army ranks in Iraq

""What we've seen is the Department of Defense continues to find ways to meet the requirements imposed by the commander in chief," said retired Brig. Gen. Kevin Ryan, a senior fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center in the John F. Kennedy School of Government. No plans...

Legislators To Discuss Firefighters Center

" April 6, 2007 New York - The Cattaraugus County Legislature's Public Safety Committee will hold a work session to hear the views of the Cattaraugus County Firefighters Association and volunteers on issues of training requirements and a proposed $5 million countywide...

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