Malaysia begins caning women for adultery

. This type of sentence for adultery is not a good way of punishment but still Malaysia does have the right to set it own laws.Yet, another type of legal sanctions could be better as punishment."Last year the case...

People in Canada Choose Bacon Over Sex

"The people of Canada sure love their bacon. In a recent survey conducted by Maple Leaf Foods, 43% of the respondents said they would rather have bacon than sex. Are you surprised?"I am very surprised  on...

Don't ask when: Repeal of gay ban won't be soon

" President Barack Obama, Pentagon leaders and even former Vice President Dick Cheney think it's time to end the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military. But a repeal is probably years away." The...

Muslim firebrands challenge Hamas rule in Gaza

""We will not stop targeting the figures of this perverted, crooked government (Hamas), breaking their bones and cleansing the pure land of the Gaza Strip of these abominations," said the group, the Soldiers of...

UN Chief: Israel, Palestinians must resume peace talks

""Permanent status issues, including Jerusalem, borders, refugees, security, settlements and water will be resolved only through negotiations," Ban said in a message to the UN meeting in support of...

Top Olympic Athletes in Vancouver

.Vancouver is getting ready for the 2010 winter Olympics games. There are many fine athletes who will compete and the games should be well worth watching. Since the games are being held in Canada I will cheer...

Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn's Swimsuit Issue

" the controversy” over Lindsey Vonn’s Sports Illustrated cover shot was ridiculous. She’s a downhill racer, the “pose” is a legitimate tuck—a tool of her trade. Then, today, the bombshell, so to...

Palin Palm Notes. A Media Storm Over Nothing

Energy", "Tax" "Lift American Spirits" "Budget cuts" . Seven words on the palm of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin caused hundreds, maybe thousands of media stories. WHY. Slow news week, mass...

Chinchilla Elected First Female President of Costa Rica

"Chinchilla, 50, is a career politician who has held numerous positions in the Costa Rican government and served on the cabinet of outgoing President Oscar Arias" Costa Rica continues to hold free and fair...

Palin vs Obama in 2012?

If this does occur it would be an an interesting contest. Palin and Obama are much alike in that they both have very passionate followers and each has strong beliefs and can express them. " She said President...

West rejects Iran's nuke proposal

Iran has been avoiding real negotiations on the nuclear  issue for years. It is very unlikely that Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will agree to a freeze  on nuclear research and it is sure...

Big Snowstorm Barrels Into Capital

It is possible this huge snowstorm could  drop two feet of snow on Washington DC  and the surrounding areas of Virginia and Maryland. It could be days before traffic can return to normal. " The federal...

The snake who's hooked on cigarettes - PHOTO

Smoking is a bad habit. Even for snakes. He should be out catching mice or maybe hibernating."the three-year-old reptile from Taipei in Taiwan has become hooked on nicotine, thanks to his owner Sho Lau's 20-a-day...

Foreclosure Leaves Homeless Homeless

There seems to be a controversy over this shelter and the methods they use but still they provide some services to thousands of homeless people and there should be a way to keep it in operation. "Bob Cramer,...