Strike to hit Scotland's railways

Union officials have failed to reach a deal, and strikes are set to go ahead on Scotland's rail network. 450 members of the Rail Maritime and Transport Union will walk out today on the first of two 24-hour strikes. The next strike will start at noon on Thursday. "Commuters...

Pope Benedict XVI starts off marathon Bible reading

On Sunday Pope Benedict celebrated a huge mass to open a worldwide meeting of prelates at the Vatican. Over 200 bishops are attending that meeting, which is discussing the modern relevance of the bible. It will...

Beijing puts on a show for the world

"China commandeered the world stage Friday, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pageantry and pyrotechnics to open a Summer Games unrivaled for its mix of problems and promise. China welcomed scores of world leaders to an opening...

The Roots, Broken Social Scene Play Whistler Music Festival

There's more to alpine mecca Whistler than just year-round outdoor sports and packed ski slopes, there are increasing opportunities to see incredible live music. This weekend the inaugural Whistler Music Festival...

Chicago's Hispanic Democratic Organization Disbands

¿Cuando llegara el dia de mi suerte? As I walk in the darkness the light of my lantern barely lights a path. When will real leadership guide the Latino community?"Once the most powerful and feared patronage army in Mayor Richard Daley's political organization, the...

Putin's opponents are made to vanish from TV

Talking about Putin's poor decision making skills or even making jokes about it could get you banned from television in Russia and literally wiped from the screen. Expanding on an unofficial stance to censor any...

'Body Spray' Makes Stinky Start to New Record Label

As there's no money in record labels anymore, labels have to go where the money is...er...Procter & Gamble?If this kind of 'branded entertainment' is the future of the music business, I don't think I like it....

CCWS Attrition Turns To IRL Churn :: The EDJE

"At the beginning of the week, last week, things were looking pretty bleak for the fortunes of ChampCar’s transition into the IndyCar 2008 season. By Tuesday of last week, only two teams had declared...

Vegas Auction Looks To Draw Big Dollars

Collectors from all over the world will be flocking to Las Vegas this weekend for the Guernsey's Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction held at the Palms Casino Resort. For two days only some of the world's most...

EMI to cut up to a third of workforce in restructuring

The years of plenty of cash have long gone for the recording companies with the advent of downloads and free music via YouTube and MySpace.  EMI should have cut their cost years ago, but one gem remains their property portfolio which is worth millions.... "The new owners...

Illuminares Lantern Festival in Vancouver

The Illuminares Lantern Festival is taking place this Saturday, July 28th, 2007 at Trout Lake park in Vancouver. Presented by the Public Dreams Society, the event draws thousands annually and is a local tradition....

Accomplishments Are the New Responsibilities

"Listing your job responsibilities on a resume may get you on an employer's job-candidate roster, but if you note some solid accomplishments as well, you may be able to make the jump onto a recruiter's short list. Terry Gallagher, president of Battalia Winston International,...

The Draft / Military Conscription

POLL:     "I would support the introduction of the draft so my country could achieve world domination." "I would support the introduction of the draft to prevent an enemy country from achieving world domination." "I would oppose...

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