(Originally published for Project Censored at the Daily Censored). When it comes to state’s rights and the environment, the Right-wing is all over the board on this issue. Two recent events illustrate this point, this month’s Supreme Court American Electric Power Company v. Connecticut decision and the Republican proposed bill HR 2018. Last week, writing […]
In Philippines, Typhoon Disasters and Climate Change
Two deadly storms struck Philippines in the last two weeks killing more than 500 people. The first storm triggered the worst flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The flooding disaster affected more than 3 million individuals. The second storm tragedy unleashed massive landslides in the northern part of the Philippines. It also forced several […]
China to seek more domestic online games
Chinese game firms are seeking domestic options as the government will implement a five-year program promoting clean online games. The trend is clear as China’s top game firms, including Shanghai-based Shanda and Giant, are trying to fund domestic independent game teams for the future games, as was learned at the 7th China Digital Entertainment […]
Money Politics The Biggest Threat in Indonesia General Election
JAKARTA – Chief of General DPP PKB A. Muhaimin Iskandar assess the threat to elections in the future is not golput. This Vice-chairman of the House of Representatives states , money politics became the most dangerous threat to the elections in 2009. That is a result of the Constitutional Court decision that requires prospective members […]
Immoral Trafficking Act to be Amended Soon in India
With the Government of India set to amend the Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act, buying sex for cash by a man in brothel will soon be a cognizable offence with stricter jail term and heavy penalties. A Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil has approved amendment to the Act, a bill […]
Indian paints are health hazards
Abhishek Behl, http://merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=126388 Most Indian paint manufacturers are using lead much beyond the permissible limits, risking human lives, according to a study. Do not buy paints without a tree symbol on the package. GOOD OLD ‘Chuna’(limestone) favoured by majority of Indians to whitewash their houses is safer […]