Facebook buys start-up Parakey for undisclosed sum: ka-ching!

Wow - Facebook just bought Parakey !  I love Parakey!! No I don't.  I haven't a clue what it is about. If you go to the Parakey website, you get an official-looking notice that proclaims: "Give your...

Trimming the Government's Talons -- Or Not

"Early Warning William M. Arkin on National and Homeland Security Trimming the Government's Talons -- Or Not Ever since I revealed the existence of the Pentagon's Talon database and the military's collection of information on anti-war protests, the story has careened in all...

Book Review: The Day of Islam: The Annihilation of America and the Western Wo...

"The newly released book "The Day of Islam: The Annihilation of America and the Western World," (Prometheus Books) paints a frightening picture of al-Qaida's nuclear ambitions — one every American must read. Seasoned investigative reporter and former FBI consultant Paul...

E-petition: Response from the Prime Minister: Scrap the planned vehicle track...

This petition is the most subscribed to so far. But will Tony Blair take any notice of the majority point of view?  The issue of road pricing could put small business out of business. Only the rich would be able...

Scientology uses YouTube as weapon

"I never have been able to figure out this Scientology thing. I’m unsure if it is a religion or a lifestyle. Certainly it has some what to ‘most’ people are strange habits and rituals - probably more akin to...

Syria, Iran vow unity against US plots

"TEHRAN (AFP) - Close allies President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pledged they would work together to confront US and Israeli "plots" in the Middle East. ADVERTISEMENT Assad had earlier arrived in Iran for a two day visit aimed at...

Remembering The Zebra Killings

"MOST SERIAL KILLINGS in America take on a life of their own through movies, books and documentaries. The crimes of Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer and The Son of Sam are still well remembered years after they were committed. Yet there is one set of serial killings that has...

Silly String Helping Save Lives of Troops

"STRATFORD, N.J. - November 27, 2006 - It may seem odd, but Silly String is helping to save the lives of soldiers in Iraq and one local community is making a big effort to ship it overseas. Among the dangers faced...

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