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Where are the Conservative Journalists? Over at the Politico, Jonathan Martin writes, "GOP losing the new-media war." The article is generating some thoughtful discussion from conservative tech folks inside the...Spice and Herb Clothing: Indian Weavers Heal with Fashion
"Cashing in on Old Wisdom India's traditional weavers, heirs to a 2,000-year-old textile industry, are turning to the ancient practice of ayurvedic medicine to make their products more appealing and boost sales....Concerns over Olympic drug test
"A BBC investigation has found that there are serious question marks over a key drug test just two weeks before the start of the Beijing Olympics. The BBC has seen indications that labs are classing positive tests...Gas prices 'to go up by 70%'
"Gas prices are likely to soar, then remain high, it is reported. Channel Four News said it had seen an internal report for the company Centrica which suggested gas prices could rise by 70%. "This is going to hit the people hard. And definitely, I believe consumers will...Government relents and scraps fuel duty rise
The UK government has cancelled a planned 2p rise in fuel tax in light of the ever increasing petrol prices. However the timing to the decision, coming as it does shortly before the very important by-election in Glasgow East, has being deemed suspicious. Gordon Brown may be...Planes fly empty to keep value take-off slots at Heathrow
BMI, the third largest airline in the UK, has admitted it is planning to keep running virtually empty flights in spite of decreasing passenger numbers in order to hold on to its landing and takeoff slots at airports....
Rise in sex infection rates blamed on young people
This is really depressing news. After all the deaths associated with HIV the message around how important it is to wear condoms or not have casual sex is clearly not getting through."Professor Peter Borriello, the... UK children unable to speak in sentences
Yes, but no, but yes. Know what I mean? But seriously this is a major concern with increasing numbers of communication problems identified especially in the most poor areas how can the inequalities agenda really move... Frozen chickens security tagged to deter shoplifters
When even the cheapest chickens are security tagged to stop shoplifters stealing them then we really must be in an economic trough. This news in the same week that Gordon Brown tells us that Brits must stop wasting... G-8 endorses halving global emissions by 2050
G-8 committee agrees on halving emission of green house gases by 2050. The involvement and commitment towards this process will make some sence in order to make our planet a green.This is something that help the battle against global warming. Hope for better tomorrow. "The... Violence against Afghan Children Rises, Worries UN
The effect of war or conflict cost a lot of thing. Perhaps John Lennon 's song, could reunite this world. Quote: "I hope someday you'll join us and the world will live as one""The U.N. Special Representative for... Pictured: The floating cities that could one day house climate change refugees
"At first glance, they look like a couple of giant inflatable garden chairs that have washed out to sea But they are, apparently, the ultimate solution to rapidly rising sea levels. This computer-generated image... Biofuels to blame for 75 per cent increase in price of food
Rushing into change without thinking out the consequences is never a good idea. Here we what at first seems a great environmental idea leading to food shortages and hikes in prices. I suppose it's just common sense... Opinion: Austin, It’s Time to Rise Up
"P.O.T.U.S Thursday, July 3, 2008 It’s time to get mad and put the Austin Police Department in their place. They are now planning to pull you over, and if they suspect you’ve been drinking, the police will stick a needle in your arm, and take your blood without a warrant.... Tax survey reveals resentful British
I find it hard to believe 56% of people in the UK did not know what income tax bracket they were in."Eight out of 10 Britons think they are paying more tax than they were five years ago, with nearly half blaming the rise on stealth taxes, a survey showed today.Around 81% of...
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