Sunday, March 29, 2009 A New Jersey congressman says restrictions on federal stimulus money are hurting gaming destinations like Atlantic City, and he is seeking to repeal a provision banning the use of funds for casinos or other gaming establishments. HAVE YOUR SAY Is Ken Calemmo right to suggest that the gaming industry is as important as manufacturing, retail or […]
Abu Ghraib prison camp struck by tractor bomb
April 5, 2005 A suicide tractor bombing struck the American held Abu Ghraib prison camp Monday, the 2nd attack in two days. Four Iraqi civilians are reported wounded. The explosion occurred near the gates to the prison camp, and comes on the heels of a large attack earlier on Saturday, where both US soldiers and Iraqi detainees were injured. The […]
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The Perfect Compliment To Your Yoga Practice: Tm}
Here’s An Opinion On: Rent A Car Space Car Park Rental Australia Submitted by: Mindvalley Academy The Perfect Compliment to Your Yoga Practice: TM Are you a yoga practitioner? Are you looking for a new and invigorating way to deepen the heart of your yoga practice? Transcendental meditation may be the answer. But before we delve into what transcendental meditation […]
International Committee of the Red Cross condemns Gaza blockade
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) issued a statement today calling for an end to Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip which it calls a “…collective punishment imposed in clear violation of Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian law.” The statement gives an overview of what the Red Cross views as a humanitarian crisis in […]
Hell Pizza condom advertisements: complaints upheld
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 A record number of complaints, over 600, against the New Zealand restaurant chain Hell Pizza for its advertising campaign using condoms delivered via letterbox have been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Family First “welcomes heavenly decision from ASA on Hells Pizza.” Hell Pizza delivered sealed foil condoms in a cardboard box to households nationwide. […]
Allegations that New Zealand school administers corporal punishment
Thursday, August 24, 2006 South Auckland Tyndale Park Christian School have been asking parents of the pupils for permission to administer corporal punishment. The parents are informed that corporal punishment is illegal in New Zealand schools but it quotes the Bible “we ought to serve God rather than men”. Strapping children has been illegal since 1989. “When this law was […]
Taste Wines By Wines By Buying Save More Lodging Combined With Visit To Wineries During Your Napa Valley Trip All Year Long
Here’s An Opinion On: Hotel Stellar Accomodation In Sydney Taste wines by wines by buying Save more lodging combined with visit to wineries during your Napa Valley trip all year long by Valentia Augustine Spending Your Napa Valley Vacation at the Wonderful St. Helena If you plan a Napa Valley vacation, you must be aware that there are a lot […]
US state of Kansas in battle over “Intelligent Design” in education
Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Tempers are flaring in the U.S. state of Kansas, where a school board may be on the verge of passing a measure to require that Intelligent Design be taught in public school science classes. Christian political activists such as Reverend Jerry Johnston of First Family Church in Overland Park Kansas are supporting the effort to shape […]
Filtered Water Water Filtration Systems Is That Water Clean?
Filtered water – Water filtration systems – Is that water clean? by Webmaster UW Ever since all of the news reports have come out about just how harmful it is to drink tap water many companies, and even some private homes have begun using Water filtration systems with built in filtration. While this idea would seem very sound in order […]