News

Corruption in United Nations Food Aid Program is Being Investigated in Somalia

March 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] By: Livia Sappington UN AGENCY WELCOMES INDEPENDENT PROBE INTO SOMALIA FOOD AID OPERATIONS The World Food Programme announced that it will submit to an independent investigation into its operations in Somalia.  A United Nations monitoring group reported their suspicion that aid is being diverted to criminal organizations, terrorist groups, and even UN workers. “The integrity of our organization is paramount and we will be reviewing and investigating each and every issue raised by this report,” – said Josette Sheeran, the Rome-based agency’s Executive Director. Mr.... [Read the full story]

Gov. Schwarzenegger and Microsoft, Team up to Provide Training to Californians

March 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] By: Livia Sappington Gov. Schwarzenegger Unveils Partnership with Microsoft:  Over 160,000 Vouchers will Provide Californians with Free Technology Training. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that California will join forces with Microsoft to provide free technology training to thousands of Californians. This partnership is designed to combat the continuing growth of unemployment in the State. As shown in a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California had the fifth highest unemployment rate in the country in January 2010.    5 CALIFORNIA 12.5%   4 SOUTH... [Read the full story]

NATO ISAF

Northern Afghanistan | 2 Children Killed 2 Injured By Landmine

March 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] Kabul, Afghanistan (Mar 10) – Four Afghan children were playing, when a mine/explosive device was detonated killing two and wounding two others. The incident occurred in the, Faryab Province of northern Afghanistan. General Mohammad Zahir Azmi. MOD spokesman had this to say regarding the incident, “This is a tragedy, especially since innocent children were killed and injured” adding, “Accidents involving unexploded ordinance or mines planted by the insurgents hurt and kill innocent civilians, and we will continue our efforts to educate civilians about mines... [Read the full story]

NATO ISAF Afghanistan | Taliban Agent Killed, Several Suspects Detained in Separate Incidents

March 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] Kabul, Afghanistan (Mar 10) – During separate ISAF joint operations, security forces killed 1 Taliban facilitator, detained several suspected insurgents for questioning, and multiple weapons caches were destroyed. In Wardak Province, joint security forces approached a compound searching for suspected Taliban “agent” acting on local intelligence. Upon approaching the compound the Taliban suspect opened fire on the patrol and was killed during the ensuing exchange. Several other insurgents were detained, and a weapons cache containing rocket-propelled grenades amongst other... [Read the full story]

Politics

Unemployment, COBRA Benefits finalized in Senate

March 10, 2010 · 3 Comments 

[Translate] Washington (Mar 10) – The Senate wrapped up work on the bill covering unemployment and COBRA “extensions” today moving it back to the House. With many new amendments attached to the bill, it may find a tough time moving quickly to President Obama’s desk Yesterday, WorldNewsVine reported that “No Extra Weeks of Unemployment in Bill” it would appear that an article, surrounded by so much controversy, was in fact an accurate assessment of the new bill. The bill passed the Senate with a 62-36 vote with, conservatives protesting the bill stating it adds... [Read the full story]

Money

Gov. Schwarzenegger and Microsoft, Team up to Provide Training to Californians

March 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] By: Livia Sappington Gov. Schwarzenegger Unveils Partnership with Microsoft:  Over 160,000 Vouchers will Provide Californians with Free Technology Training. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that California will join forces with Microsoft to provide free technology training to thousands of Californians. This partnership is designed to combat the continuing growth of unemployment in the State. As shown in a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California had the fifth highest unemployment rate in the country in January 2010.    5 CALIFORNIA 12.5%   4 SOUTH... [Read the full story]

California Ponzi Scheme Preyed On Korean-Americans

March 10, 2010 · 1 Comment 

[Translate] Santa Ana, CA – On March 9, 2010, special agents for the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested a California man and his girlfriend for allegedly running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 60 people out of $8 million. The pair have been charged with federal wire fraud and are now facing up to 80 years in prison. According to an FBI press release, Mr. Euirang Hwang and Ms. Sang Yi were the operators of an investment company called Pinupito, Inc. that “promised investors annual returns of up to 45 percent”. Supposedly the company was producing these enormous returns by “buying... [Read the full story]

Science and Tech

EPA Head Says Going Green is Good for Greenbacks

March 8, 2010 · 1 Comment 

[Translate] Washington, D.C. – Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), made an appearance at the National Press Club today to talk about the increased need for green energy in the current economic climate. Jackson’s comments effectively served as a counterargument to those who might claim that green technology is not compatible with a recession. A press release of Jackson’s remarks reads like a direct answer to critics of the agency’s oversight. Refuting those who say that going green will hamper the economy, Jackson stated that “well-conceived,... [Read the full story]

Software patents are killing innovation

March 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] After hearing about the latest software patent disputes, I have increasingly become disgusted with the notion of being able to patent a piece of software.  Patents were really designed to protect true innovations where a unique, original work has been created, not to be used to “sue for profit.”  Since George W. Bush’s “hands off of commerce” attitude has given these large companies a mamouth-sized amount of leeway, we have seen companies patenting things like on-line voting mechanisms and even patenting ideas that came about in the early to mid... [Read the full story]

Health and Living

Winning Olympic Gold in THE ZONE

March 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] By Mark Dorian Wenner “Every cell in my Body is Tingling With Euphoria.” This is one of the classic descriptions made by Olympic Gold Medalists after experiencing “The Zone”. Depending on the degree of life energy attributed to entering the Zone during an event, one can literally heal broken bones and organs  instantly. We saw that very thing occur with Winter Olympic Gold winner skier Lindsay Vaughn.   The powerful experience of Quantum Joy, Peace and Love created by entering “The Zone”, is the antidote to our country”s heavy and acidic conscious state. This is... [Read the full story]

Corey Haim Dies of Overdose at Age 38

March 10, 2010 · 1 Comment 

[Translate] I began this article in high spirits, having just returned from a holiday in Holland where I spent the majority of my time in coffee shops sampling the best coffee Amsterdam has to offer.  I don’t know how much you know about Amsterdam or Holland in general, but the coffee is amazing and there are a lot of different blends to try. As I trawled the internet, catching up with news that I may have missed like: David Cameron being praised by the US Government for his help with the situation in Northern Ireland; the Earth possibly shifting off its axis slightly, resulting in the... [Read the full story]

Political Satire

Brown The Bully?

February 23, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] Gordon Brown has been accused of being a big bad bully.  The founder of The National Bullying Helpline which has been shown to be nothing more than a front for this disgusting woman, Christine Pratt, to fleece money from people who are in need of help after being bullied. What she lacks in dress sense, she makes up for in biscuits. Christine Pratt is a career claimer, a con artist, so it is a surprise that she is making such headlines.  Although when you are talking about the Tory Party paying someone to throw half-cooked BS at the public in a sad attempt to save their failing... [Read the full story]