The Story Behind A NYT Zimbabwe Child Victim Photo--and Why You Won't See ...

This is a fascinating analysis of how a photo of a child, both legs broken by Mugabe thugs, not only came to be--but how it came to not be on the internet. Question: should the New York Times, and Poynter Institute, have with-held internet publication of a photo published in...

Gas or Coffee? If you had to choose?

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThis study which states coffee is great for your health, may have many woner what if, what if Coffee prices rose as fast as gas prices?  What would you choose?With the...

Can mobiles make you infertile?

Can the radiation emerging from mobile phones cause impotency, this subject has been debated on many occasions. There have been reports coming time to time which claims that excessive mobile usage slows down sperm...

London needs more green

One day my two friends and I wanted to go have a picnic in Regent's Park. It was a beautiful spring day, we were finished our exams, and we wanted to have a bottle of wine, some store-made sandwiches, and...

Press Freedom Report Paints Grim Picture for Latin America

"Press Freedom Report Paints Grim Picture for Latin America November 22, 2007 · No Comments Journalists in Latin America continue to be the victims of murders, threats and harassment when investigating sensitive subjects such as corruption and drug trafficking, according to...

Diabetics: Eat your Chia Pet

The Ancient Aztec seed grains used in growing your Chia pet have been found to help diabetics and those with blood pressure and heart disease problems.  Who knew eating your Chia pet may save you thousands in...

Taliban execute Afghan teenager for teaching English to classmates

If ever a reason why our Troops are out there, this is a perfect example why the Taliban must be eradicated from the face of the earth permanantly by any means possible."KHOST, Afghanistan (Reuters) -- Taliban...

Invisible Faces Haunt Artist's Work

"Carolyn Manosevitz's art studio alongside her modernist home on Missouri Heights commands a sweeping view of Mount Sopris and the Roaring Fork Valley. But her paintings depict a different landscape — one of death, hate and healing. Nearly all of her artwork deals with the...

IT rumble in the jungle

"IT rumble in the jungle Fancy having city kids go into the village to learn? Usually it’s the other way around. But the Horizon Lanka IT village at Mahavilachchiya in Anuradhapura plays host to students from the cities and towns keen on learning IT and this small hamlet...

Women: The stinkier sex?

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Pubic ContributorIn the case of "Farty Pants" Women normally diet, eat healthier and eat more Fart producing vegatables and little fatty meats. The result in my Scientitian opinion, Women...

Language Graduates in Scotland rise by third

"The number of language graduates produced by Scotland's universities and colleges increased by more than a third last year, according to figures issued today. Subjects including architecture, education and business also saw significant increases as part of the largest ever...

'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' by Sherman Alexie

While I have my issues with Alexie, he is one of the few real Indians read beyond the community.  How well non-Natives will comprehend or are willing to acknowledge is another matter.  - The...

No News is Good News At Alton Towers

The history of Alton Towers, Staffordshire, England, starts with  Ceolred, King of Mercia, in the 8th century . . The 500 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds are perfect for relaxing and discovering the...

Affairs Between Reporters, Sources Not Uncommon

Affairs in the workplace aren't limited to reporters and sources, but this article deals with the news media." * Email * Print * Comments It was an affair between Laura Foreman, a New York Times reporter, and Henry J. "Buddy" Cianfrani, a Pennsylvania state...

That much more on Paris and Lindsay

They are astonishingly easy to write about: She got drunk. She flashed her crotch. She is dating him. Insert the requisite names and places, throw in a picture and pad it out to 200 words. There it is,...

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