Free Journalists Unfairly Held

"(New York, December 3, 2008) - The Sri Lankan government should immediately drop charges and free J.S. Tissainayagam, a prominent Tamil journalist on trial for his writings, Human Rights Watch said today. A Tamil...

Brooklyn bike lane turns into sidewalk, results in fines for cyclists

In Brooklyn, New York there's a bike lane that seems to be taking you to work, but is really just setting you up to be fined by the NYPD for riding on a sidewalk. This hullabaloo is the result of DOT's lack of...

Broadway goes green

The lights on Broadway are not going out, but they will be turning 'green' soon. The marquees in New York's Broadway Theatre District plan to save energy and the environment, and go a bit more green.The 'Great White...

Christmas Window Displays: Saks dons Swarovski for Holidays

New York is the epicenter of outrageously detailed and elaborate Christmas window displays, with many of the most popular stores like Macy's, Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor and Saks participating in the annual...

BC: Save Wild Salmon, Save Orcas

Alexandra Morton says wild salmon will be killed off if fish farms are allowed to flourish. That will, in turn, affect British Columbia’s whales, which feed on the salmon. The authorities don't seem to be...

(Update) Pacquiao shows no fear of De La Hoya

4 days to go...  THE DREAM MATCH AT MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA, LAS VEGAS SATURDAY, 6 P.M., HBO PPV PPV CARD Welterweight --- Oscar De La Hoya (39-5, 30 KOs) of East L.A. vs. Manny Pacquiao (47-3-2, 35 KOs) of...

Wal-Mart worker dies after shoppers knock him down

I can't believe the depravity of our culture."A worker died after being trampled by a throng of unruly shoppers when a suburban Wal-Mart opened for the holiday sales rush Friday, authorities said. At least three...

Mumbai Lynch Mob Urged: ‘Kill Hell Boy’ as Police Beat Up "Smiling Assass...

THE BABY-FACED terror gunman was caught by cops at a roadblock in a hijacked SKODA it has been revealed.  Armed police killed one of the gunmen instantly.  Azam Amir Kasav, 21, Mumbai terror gunman survivor...

The World's First Female LEGO Artist

Okay, I know it's a little bit of self promotion, but if no one else knows, you have to tell them yourself.  My name is Mariann Asanuma and I am a Freelance LEGO Artist.  I have been a LEGO fan as long as I...

Why Are Criminals So Dumb?

Fugitives Fooled Into SurrenderingDozens of excited men and women walked into the Giants Stadium Club under the impression they were going to get a free Wii, trip to Atlantic City and meet NFL players....

_UGLY_ Author Wins Court Case Against Cruel Mother

CONSTANCE Briscoe, 51, who made a fortune from her "misery" genre novel Ugly, in which she claims she was called "Miss Piss A Bed" by her cruel mother and had a sexual pass made at her by her stepfather, has today...

Ex-Danity Kane Member Aubrey O'Day Poses for Playboy

Aubrey O'Day, former member of the scantily-clad, all-female, P. Diddy-manufactured pop group, Danity Kane, has allegedly posed nude for Playboy magazine.With...um...lion cubs?"Citing its "spies," TMZ reported that...

In the World of Politics: Is everyday turkey day?

According to CNN senior political analyst Bill Schneider, it is. "Turkeys are foolish creatures -- overstuffed, noisy and self-important. A lot like the politicians on our list of Turkeys of the Year."Schneider's...

Pakistan Getting Ready for War with India

breaking news: Under the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India over the Mumbai Attack issue,Pakustan is gearing up for war with India.It is deploying the forces from Afghan Border to the Indian Border.The...

Allow Aid Groups to Help Cyclone Victims

"(New York) – The Sri Lankan government should immediately lift its September order barring humanitarian agencies from the Vanni conflict area in northern Sri Lanka so they can assist thousands of persons displaced...

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