'Impossible Project' aims to bring back Polaroid film

I admire this so much. This is such a great initiative, kudos to these people! "Polaroid may have stopped production of its analogue instant film last summer, but such is the strength of the product's fan base that...

Violence against journalists in Mexico exaggerated, says top prosecutor

"Violence against journalists in Mexico exaggerated, says top prosecutor December 10th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under Filed Under: mexicoreporter.com Tags: David García Monroy...

Sane Voice from Across the Border - Editorial in Dawn Pakistan

In the current super charged atmosphere where the links with the hard hitting coverage of Mumbai Terror Attacks going round with headings such as Pakistan Army Taunts Indian Army, it is necessary to listen to sane and balanced voices from inside Pakistan.For the uninitiated...

Fisichella 3rd fastest in Monza testing

"Giancarlo Fisichella ran a faultless 114 laps in his Force India car and posted the third fastest time of the day to cap the outfit’s three-day Monza testing for the Italian Grand Prix. Fisichella continued the evaluation of set-ups and wing levels specifically for his...

Democrats introduce bill to outlaw Pentagon propaganda

"Last April, the New York Times revealed that retired officers serving as military analysts on television news shows had regularly been briefed by the Pentagon and supplied with pro-war and pro-administration talking points.The program was "temporarily suspended" by the...

Free WiFi for US Starbucks customers

"USA Today reported today that Starbucks will be offering a free WiFi service for it’s US customers.  As part of their ‘Rewards’, a program a loyalty card which gives customers various free or...

The truth about the European Constitution, now called the Lisbon Treaty

"the European Constitution "What need we fear who knows it, When none can call our power to account?" Lady Macbeth (Macbeth, Act V Scene 1) What is the Constitution? The Constitution is a document that would define the relationship between ...

Edwards flatly rules out running with Obama

"Edwards flatly rules out running with ObamaPosted: 12:12 PM ETFrom CNN Ticker Producer Alexander MooneyAn Obama-Edwards ticket 'wont' happen.'(CNN) — Seeing John Edwards and Barack Obama on the same stage earlier this week left political pundits buzzing: Could these...

Quick Benefit to Smoking Halt, With a Caveat, Study Finds

Women who stop smokingcan enjoy major health benefits within five years, but it can takedecades to correct respiratory damage and shed the added risk of lung cancer, researchers reported on Tuesday."Those who...

Gordon Brown not attending Olympics opening

Downing Street has confirmed that Prime Minister Gordon Brown will not be attending the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics."However, he will be at the closing ceremony when the Olympic baton will be passed...

Police arrest man for siphoning 300 gallons of grease from Burger King

"An Illinois man was arrested for allegedly stealing from a Morgan Hill fast food restaurant. But it wasn't money or even burgers. Police say he stole used cooking oil. David Richardson, 49, allegedly siphoned...

Guantanamo: Six years of injustice need to end

"Guantanamo: Six years of injustice need to end By Andy Worthington Commentary by Friday, January 11, 2008 Six years ago today, one of the most depressing icons of the 21st century opened for business. On January 11, 2002, the first of nearly 800 prisoners arrived at a...

Mandylion Password Manager

"Military-grade password protection! Unfortunately, we all have to deal with modern life’s little cyber-burden, the password. Some of us do so by simply re-using an old password when the system asks you to change it. Other times we use the same password but just add the...

Canadian Senator Calls for Moratorium on RCMP Taser Use

Nice to see that someone is using the situation to get a political word in."A moratorium on Taser use by the RCMP should be imposed until everyone is assured that officers issued the weapons are properly...

Lead in Poker Chips - What's next?

"The Associated Press November 8, 2007, 7:23PM ET text size: TT Ariz. officials warn of poker chip lead PHOENIX Arizona health regulators issued a warning Thursday about a popular brand of high-end poker chips that may contain high levels of lead. The warning about Paulson...

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