Agencies said to be reluctant to confront Sudanese government about obstructions to humanitarian aid effort. Amid growing levels of malnutrition, illness and instability in Darfur displacement camps, United Nations aid and peacekeeping agencies are being accused of capitulating to pressure and interference from the Sudanese government and failing in their duty to protect civilians. […]
Net Neutrality: Four Road Signs, Miles of Ambiguity, and Two Information Highways
by Matthew L. Schafer The FCC’s Net Neutrality Isn’t Neutral After reading the 80 page Net Neutrality Order from the FCC, one word comes to mind: Reasonable. Not because the plan is reasonable, but because the word is used 179 times. The foundation of the plan, it is safe to say, is reasonableness. According to […]
What Still Ails America
9/09/09 What Still Ails America By Mary Lyon Okay, full disclosure, up top. Liberal here. Progressive. Especially about the mushrooming health care crisis in this country. I like the idea of a public option. I dislike how hate radio, political partisans, and manipulated tantrum-throwers have spread lies and helped pervert the public discourse about a […]
George Huff Second CD Review:Must Have Gospel CD
George Huff Second CD Review: Must Have Gospel CD By: Warren Jones As a gospel music enthusiast many gospel music compact discs really do not move me. They might have a few good songs, but rarely do I like most of the songs. I loved the first compact disc by George Huff and could not […]
Strauss hails team efforts
"We had to work so hard for it today," England captain Andrew Strauss said. "These things never come easy. "It’s been hard work by the XI on the field and the backroom staff as well. It’s a massive moment and I’m determined to enjoy it." He said: "At times I didn’t think we were going […]
Zimbabwe Standard newspaper bans protest singer.
Written by Harriet Chigege Talking of freedom of expression in Zimbabwe. Censored and banned protest singer Viomak has had another share of sour grapes after she was told that her musical stories will not be published in an independent paper in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Standard. The Zimbabwe Standard is owned by South Africa based Trevor […]
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