American Air begins in-flight internet service

American Airlines has started to offer full broadband on long-haul domestic flights. Like soldiers' extra luggage, though, the in-flight internet will cost extra money. "AMR Corp's American Airlines began offering...

Man jailed for mocking dying toddler David Mamo

"AN Adelaide man who cruelly mocked dying toddler David Mamo has been jailed for more than 11 years - but no one will ever face justice for the boy's murder. David John Partridge, 30, taunted the three-year old...

Government: Diviing Up the Cellphone Pie

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThe Feds are auctioning Wireless Networks amongst the Big Telecommunications Giants, diviing up the provinces like so much pie.  Eager to get a Slice are...

Ireland's black community was embraced at the Africa Day festival in the grou...

UPDATE:Ireland's black community was embraced at the Africa Day festival in the grounds of Dublin Castle. Sinead O'Connor, Kila, Mundy, and Republic of Loose performed at the free family event alongside Ugandan...

Ninh Binh tourism week kicks off

A tourism week, entitled “Ninh Binh – Charming Landscape”, began in the northern province of Ninh Binh, about 90 km away from Hanoi, on April 9 with the aim of promoting the province’s potential for tourism development."Addressing the opening ceremony, provincial...

South Carolina Police Brutality and Race, New Video

South Carolina Police and Race: Trooper Works for Conservative Governor SanfordSouth Carolinians are embarrassed once again by the actions of local police departments. Three police "dash cams" have surfaced recently...

What happens after you stand by your man?

You have to feel sorry for Silda Spitzer.  She's now suffered 3 times:  first her husband's betrayal, then the public humiliation and now the judgement of blogosphere and others.  Is there a right way of handling this? "-- Don't decide immediately whether to...

Big Brother Celebs New Crib

"The contestants for Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack are set to be young scientists, athletes, acrobats and Mensa members. The celebs, including Little Britain star Matt Lucas and ex-footballer Ian Wright, will be...

Winehouse booed as tour kicks off

"Amy Winehouse was booed by fans as she delivered a shambolic set on the first night of her UK tour in Birmingham. The singer also dedicated a song to her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, who is being held on remand pending charges including GBH. During the show, the 24-year-old...

Crazed baby's razor-sharp ad

A cleverly made commercial that uses the Oedipus complex for a story line. "The computer-generated commercial shows a tot being showered with affection by his mother – until his stubbly dad starts shaving with a...

Tour de France Begins in London

As the sport of cycling struggles with a rash of doping scandals, the venerable Tour de France gets started today in London.  How strict are the officials this year? I had to get drug-tested just to post this...

Singapore's sneakerheads get customised "kicks" - Posted by Michael Fomkin

"SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Sneakers too run-of-the-mill? For a few hundred dollars Singaporean artists will customise your sports shoes for you.  Singapore's rapidly growing team of "sneakerheads" are catching up with their counterparts in the United States and...

Seymour Hersh kicks things off at the Al Jazeera Forum

"I’m here at the Third Annual Al-Jazeera Annual Forum - “Media and the Middle East Beyond the Headlines” - held in Doha, Qatar. I’m already having a blast catching up with old friends and new - I had breakfast with Dave Marash, Al Jazeera English’s DC-based anchor...

Seeing Red Around Sacramento

"Ruofs is a party animal. He's "moovelous" at celebrity impersonations, cracks jokes, kicks it with politicians and business leaders, and "marches" in parades. He has been kidnapped, jailed and has scored a...

JU United Multicultural Association Presents Annual Black History Celebration

" The Annual Gospel Extravaganza will be held Monday, February 19 with praise and worship beginning at 6:45 p.m. in JU’s Terry Concert Hall. All are invited to enjoy an inspirational evening of gospel music and...

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