Thou shalt not annoy on Youth Day

" EXTRAORDINARY new powers will allow police to arrest and fine people for "causing annoyance" to World Youth Day participants and permit partial strip searches at hundreds of Sydney sites, beginning today. The...

As Catholics flock to Sydney, brothels bracing themselves for a potential flo...

"SEX workers are bracing themselves for a rush of business next month - when thousands of devoted Catholic pilgrims flock to Sydney to see the Pope. From July 15-20, over 200,000 pilgrims will descend on the...

Hate group hacks hip-hop sites

Scary stuff..." Beware hip-hop sites, there be some haters out there. Over the weekend, both SOHH.com and AllHipHop.com were targeted by what's believed to be a hate group, who hacked into the sites, caused chaos and forced the two to temporarily go offline. Instead of...

'Affluenza': another cause of teen depression

This makes so much sense in today's society.  Kids are mistakenly taught they can have anything and be anybody they want. If they have not been taught realistic expectations, it must be a terrible shock to their...

Islamic Extremists: 'Down with the J,' and out of their senses

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorFunny how Jihadists take from one culture (Hip Hop) to suit their own selfish needs,, yet abhor that same culture they wish to bomb out of existence.The Ottawa trial of...

Palestinian ambassador attends international youth forum 2008

""The Palestinian youths continue their struggle, but unfortunately with the support of the United Nations," he said.On the occasion, the Palistinian diplomat also gave a briefing on the situation in his counry.An...

Governor with ‘prole chic’ tipped as John McCain’s sidekick

" ONE name has risen to the top of John McCain’s shortlist for vice-presidential running mate. Tim Pawlenty, the governor of Minnesota, a trucker’s son and advocate of Republicanism for the masses, is the favourite to join his ticket, according to sources close to the...

Malaysian Muslim royalty slams Islamic party for opposing music concert | The...

"The royal titular head of a Malaysian state has criticized an Islamic opposition party for opposing a planned music concert, dismissing the protest as "hypocritical" and "trivial" in a rare outburst, a news report said Wednesday. The Selangor state sultan's criticism was...

Shock anti-binge drink ads launched

  As Britain continues to ponder why its young people are the booziest in Europe and alcohol fuelled anti-social behaviour continues to make the headlines the government issues these new shocking ads. Shock...

Catholic Church to export energy

This a very smart move!–By Barney Zwartz , the Age, June 16, 2008"THE Catholic Church in Australia hopes to be contributing electricity to the national grid and to be mostly self-sufficient in water in 25 years.""The goal of the Greening...

Mugabe says war vets ready to fight if...

It is now evident that Zimbabwe's Mugabe has taken a do or die stand in the forth coming presidential election in the country. One can now infer from his actions and comments that there will be war in Zimbabwe if he is not voted in as the country's president, a position he...

Spain treats child phone addicts

After news of impotency owing to excessive usage of Mobile now kids are being treated for addiction to their mobile phones. "Two children in Spain have been admitted to a mental health institution to be treated...

Feds Vow to Change Youth Justice Act: Canada

Certainly a First in Canada where a Prime Minister listens to the Victims of Crime, vows to make changes to the "Young Offenders Act" so no one has to suffer the loss of a loved one again, by a Justice system...

Ways to be sure the kids are alright

" Youth violence has become a national puzzle. Everyone is searching for the solution, but before it can be found we have to understand why teenagers are spilling blood on Britain's streets. There are two types of...

Hard-hitting anti-knife campaign is launched as police seize 200 weapons

As knife crime continues to spread with more younger people dying unnecessarily to the point where young people should ask themselves, is it safer to stay at home or risk your life on the street. As if it is not...

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