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'Carbon Offsets': A Good Idea That's Not Working
The problem with introducing 'green' initiatives that are based on "opt-in" actions by consumers, is that consumers rarely, if ever, opt-in -- particularly when their 'opting-in' requires paying an additional fee....North America's 1st carbon tax rolls out under fire
"VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Civic leader Scott Nelson says he is as worried as anyone about global warming, but that does not make him happy to be one of the first North Americans to pay a carbon tax to curb climate change. Nelson, mayor of Williams Lake, British...BC Teen House Arrest in Brutal Axe Attack
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorLong Story-Short! Unprovoked 18 year old Teens randomly take Axe to another unsuspecting Teen and brutally takes his life, no, not killing him, but...Japan considers iPod levy
The Japanese government will introduce a so-called iPod levy this week."Japan may introduce a private copying levy on sales of portable digital music players and digital hard-disc recorders, according to media...Report: Blair thinks Brown cannot win against Cameron
The fortunes of British prime minister Gordon Brown continue to slide as news comes that Tony Blair reportedly doesn't think Brown can beat David Cameron. With the London mayor elections coming up on Thursday, that...
Human Rights Watch Warns of Human Rights Disaster in Zimbabwe
The opposition party under Tsvangirai will not participate in a presidential runoff vote, said their spokesman on Thursday. Meanwhile president Mugabe and Tsvangirai both stated they would attend an emergency summit... Endorse horse race
"If the number of endorsements counts for anything when it comes to getting the nod to be Vision Vancouver's mayoral candidate, Gregor Robertson is well ahead.Robertson's camp has emailed so many endorsements to the 12th & Cambie inbox that it's got the IT staff at...Missing cat's strange trip
""PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Some kitty math: How many lives did little tabby Gracie Mae use up when she crawled into her owner's suitcase, went through an airport X-ray machine, got loaded onto a plane, thrown onto a baggage belt and mistakenly picked up by a stranger far... Canada's Appeal Court rejects iPod levy
News that Canada's Federal Court of Appeal rejected a levy on digital recorders was met with hurrahs across the country.The FCA explained its ruling in the following: "The FCA, which released its decision... BC Justice Study: Human Life worth " 2 years"
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Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor
The BC Justice System has delivered "Christmas Kisses" to two men convicted of the brutal Axe attack, paralysing an innocent victim, in what results to a lump of coal to... Computers, photos for new 'Indiana Jones' stolen
Rene Belloq's current whereabouts are unknown..."Computers and photographs for director Steven Spielberg's upcoming fourth "Indiana Jones" film were stolen, and DreamWorks Pictures SKG has asked local law enforcement...Osborne delights Tories with tax pledges
At last the Tories are hitting the right buttons. Lower taxes, lower taxes and more lower taxes. How do they pay for this? Cut waste and tax the very wealthy. "Wealthy foreigners living in Britain and paying little...Firm makes offer for Spurs shares
"Sports and media group ENIC International has made an offer to take 100% control of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. ENIC already holds 66% of Tottenham shares having last month snapped up Sir Alan Sugar's stake for £25m ($49.8m). City rules required ENIC to make the new...Zambian Head of State Joins Africa’s Trade -vs- Aid Debate
"I guess the bigger story for beninmwangi.com could be that the The Africa Report magazine, not to be confused with the TV magazine having the same name, might be the most complete African business coverage in the magazine universe right now. The Africa Report is published by...Live to write
"EHIND THE SCREEN Live to write Brad Copeland's latest script, 'Wild Hogs,' is hitting the big screen. Roger Moore | Sentinel Movie Critic Posted March 5, 2007 PHOTOS Brad Copeland Brad Copeland (TOUCHSTONE PICTURES) Feb 22, 2007 Neighborhoods Your Altamonte Springs Talk...
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