May 6, 2008

Death Tends To Quiet A Reporter, No Arrests Keep Others Silent

In the past 15 years there have been 500 deaths with only 15 percent of the cases being brought to justice for one career. Would it surprise you to know that journalism is a dangerous business and the law isn’t that concerned when a reporter is murdered?

“Every time a journalist is murdered and the killer [...]

May 6, 2008

As The World Gets Hungrier The Big Name Food Companies Get Richer

The world food crisis is beginning to accelerate sending millions of people to the brink of starvation. As the world faces food prices so high that people are facing hunger mega agribusinesses are making a killing.

Something is not right here. With the price of wheat, corn and rice soaring how can the profits for the [...]

May 6, 2008

Op-Ed: What Are Human Rights?

Human rights are a big buzz word in today’s media. Tibet, China, Iran, Iraq and even the countries of North America have been questioned over their human rights policies. But what exactly are human rights?

“ All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and [...]

May 6, 2008

Insulin Pumps Have Been Linked To Injuries And Death In Some Diabetic Teenagers

Teens with Type 1 Diabetes often use Insulin pumps as part of treating the disease but an FDA study shows the device has been linked to injuries and a few deaths.

The FDA is not saying the teens with juvenile diabetes should not be provided the insulin pump that can help make life more manageable. Parents [...]

May 6, 2008

This Beer Is For Bramanti

When Bill Bramanti passes away he will still be partying like this past Saturday night. The Pabst Blue Ribbon lover got his custom-made casket delivered and decided to throw a party.

Bramanti, 67, loves his favorite brew so much that when he goes he will be packed up in his silver coffin that looks like a [...]

May 6, 2008

Toronto Fire Destroys Salvation Army Toys and Food Donations

A fire broke out near Victoria Park and Lawrence Avenue in Toronto on Sunday destroying toys and food that were in a Salvation Army warehouse. The millions of dollars destroyed had been collected for the annual toy Mountain drive in the fall.

A fire sprinkler system helped to save the building from the blaze but the [...]

May 6, 2008

Brazil Ferry Sinks Killing At Least 15

A boat carrying at least 80 people sank early Sunday as it ferried people home from a party in Brazil’s Amazon. Fifteen were killed and dozens more are still missing.

The Comandante Sales ferryboat sank during a rainstorm in the predawn hours on the Solimoes River. The wooden boat was grounded several months ago because it [...]

May 6, 2008

Suspected Bomb Damages San Diego Court House

It is suspected that a pipe bomb that exploded at a federal courthouse in San Diego damaged the front entrance and blew out a window. There are no reports of injuries.

There were a few people around the building early Sunday morning when the explosion took place. The building is located in the Gaslamp Quarter of [...]