A ruling class, does just that, it rules. This takes a lot of people. Europe and the USA speak with one voice. They have a combined population of about 600 to 700 million. If .001 % rule (1 in a thousand), that equals 600 to 700 thousand people.
They are also in a hierarchy. And have [...]
Earlier last month, the Wall featured an odd brick that spoke of a Christian biker “gang” and the Hells Angels throwing down in a real life barroom brawl.
A couple of days ago, the uh, Set Free Soldiers’ “leader of the pack” - Phillip Aguilar - could lose his freedom. Ah, irony and richly deserved as [...]
Singapore Developers appeal to Govt over bay window ruling
By Jessica Cheam
THEY might look innocuous, but bay windows and planter boxes have become a hot topic of discussion between property developers and the Government.
The talks centre on a controversial decision by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) to include the area of such [...]
The UFC is beating the WWE and HBO in PPV numbers for 2008 so far. Adam Swift goes over the numbers on "Inside MMA" in the video below.UFC 89 and UFC 90 are solid cards, but they probably won't do much more than the average of 420,000 buys. On the other hand, UFC 91, with the huge match-up of Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar, plus Quinton Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva 3 and Kenny Florian vs. Joe Ste
The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday examined a recent ruling by a three-judge panel of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that could strengthen legal job protections for women undergoing fertility treatments. The ruling, the first of its kind at the federal appeals-court level, stated that women who need time off for fertility treatment can use the Pregnancy Discrimination Act as potential
Monday, 11 August 2008 The House of Lords have ruled that said forcing a migrant to prove a relationship is genuine is 'arbitrary and unjust', even if they were getting married only weeks before their permission to stay in Britain ran out. Foreigners will now once again be free to prolong their stay in the UK by getting married at the last minute to a person who already has permission t
This post details who owns the Federal Reserve and how JFK got in the way.
How can a small group of people control so many people?
It has always been that way. Maybe there is a secret mechanism in the human psyche to accept this?
Casting aside the anti-gay team's claims that the new language is unfair and non-neutral, a Sacramento judge has ruled that Jerry Brown's reworded Proposition 8 can stay as is: Judge Upholds Summary Of Gay Marriage Ban [KCRA] Now if only...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued an opinion today finding that Whole Foods Market's merger with Wild Oats was likely anticompetitive, concluding that there was some likelihood of success in a Clayton Act § 7 case, and remanding for further proceedings. Preliminary Injunction Denied Below - The FTC had opposed the merger on the grounds that it would eliminate competition in nu
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued an opinion today finding that Whole Foods Market's merger with Wild Oats was likely anticompetitive, concluding that there was some likelihood of success in a Clayton Act § 7 case, and remanding for further proceedings. Preliminary Injunction Denied Below - The FTC had opposed the merger on the grounds that it would eliminate competition in nu
In law, are gray market imports equivalent to pirated works? [Read this journal article on the implications for American libraries of imported pirated works from China.] Gray market imports are lawfully produced with the permission of the copyright holder, sold to a customer in a foreign country and then imported into another, often [...]
According to a media report in greek: gas canister attack was realised by unknown persons the dawn against offices of the local organization of New Democracy at Diikitirio, Thessaloniki. From the fire the office's facade was damaged and also two parked cars."A communique sent through e-mail:At the dawn of Wednesday we attacked (using the well-known materials: a petrol can, 4 household gas caniste
Chief Judge Vaughn Walker of the US District Court in California has ruled that President George W. Bush is a felon. The ruling stems from the case of Al-Harmain Islamic Foundation Inc. v Bush, a case which will now be remembered as making it official that Bush's program of 'warrantless spying' is illegal.
Judge Walker held that the president lacks the authority to disregard the Foreign
An HIV-positive Kenyan woman has won $35,000 in a landmark ruling against her employer for unfair dismissal.The 45-year-old waitress, whose identity has been withheld, also sued her doctor for revealing her HIV status without her consent.The High Court ruled that it was unlawful to end employment on the grounds of a person's HIV status. None of the defendants admitted liability.About 2.5m out of 3
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A lawsuit that has been referred to the 7th U.S. Court of Appeals and which could be decided any day could not only allow a class of borrowers to sue mortgage lenders for violations of the Truth in Lending Act, but also force the lenders to rescind the loans. From a Reuters story:A lawsuit filed by a Wisconsin couple against their mortgage lender could have major implications for banks should a U
By Shilpa NangaliCarl Icahn is currently on the downside of his hedge-fund career. Icahn, who is famous as 'the shrewdest investor on the planet' has lost money on Motorola, his biggest investment!He also failed to persuade executives at Yahoo! and Biogen Idec to take his advice for boosting their stock prices. He lost a proxy battle in June 2008 to elect his candidates to Biogen's board, making a
In a move that could mean curtains for the controversial Lake Fastill in Anderson and Cherokee Counties, a federal judge this week struck down a lawsuit by the Texas Water Development Board and the city if Dallas over a proposed federal wildlife refuge along the Neches River.
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Dallas and water district officials sued in January 2007 to block a wildlife refuge de
Some Chicago suburbs that have passed handgun bans in the past weren't sure if those laws could be jeopardized by Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Others didn't think it would matter either way.Chicagotribune.com
Democratic Mayor Richard M. Daley was not mayor when the City of Chicago instituted its Gun Registration program -- which effectively acted as a Gun Registration Ban. He was the Cook County States Attorney. During his time in that position he was aware of and presided over the most corrupt period of the Chicago Police Department in recent history...
Democratic Mayor Richard M. Daley was not mayor when the City of Chicago instituted its Gun Registration program -- which effectively acted as a Gun Registration Ban. He was the Cook County States Attorney. During his time in that position he was aware of and presided over the most corrupt period of the Chicago Police Department in recent history...
Whhaaaaaaa!Hear that? That's the national media throwing a temper tantrum over the Supreme Court ruling that the Second Amendment does in fact protect an individual right to own firearms. No, the Second Amendment is not limited to those in a militia. No, it's not merely a collective right. No, it's not just about 200-year-old muskets. The Justices said clearly and unequivocally that the Second Ame
Jane Genova Reports
RI SC RULING EXPECTED 6/1 or 6/2 - Informed sources indicate
Informed sources reported to me today that a ruling is expected from the Rhode Island Supreme Court on the the lead paint public nuisance appeal this coming Tuesday or Wednesday.
Those sources are anticipating a decision favorable to the three defendants Sherwin-Williams (SHW), NL Indusries (NL) and Millennium Hol
San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris said both the Housing Authority ban and the local trigger-lock requirement appear to be vulnerable under the ruling.The ruling "leaves open for dispute and interpretation some of the existing laws that we have restricting or regulating gun ownership and use," said Harris, who was co-author of a brief signed by 18 prosecutors around the nation urging th
Yesterday, a $10 million verdict against Ford Motor Company was overturned in Texas. Carolyn Miller died at age 54 from mesothelioma; she was exposed to asbestos fibers that clung to her father’s clothing when he returned from work. He was employed by Ford on and off for over a decade, where he worked directly with asbestos. [...]
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dozens of gay couples were married Monday night after California became the second state to allow same-sex nuptials, offering a preview of the euphoria and anger to come as gay couples from across the nation head west to wed….
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Crooks & Castles have re-released their “Ruling Elite Pack” of tees, this time using black tees. The first run of the Ruling Elite Pack was a huge success and sold at quick at the Crooks & Castles LA shop. Dont miss out of your chance to get these now in the LA shop online.
Online auctioneer eBay says it will challenge the Australian competition watchdog’s ruling to block a plan to force its users onto a PayPal-only payments system.
In a statement issued this afternoon, eBay said it was "disappointed" with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission decision.
"There will be a period of negotiation, but what happens next, I couldn’t [...
Texas (Reuters) -A federal bankruptcy judge said on Friday he would issue a ruling before July 2 that could clear the way for Sterlite Industries Ltd (STRL.BO: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) (SLT.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) to pursue a $2.6 billion bid for the working assets of bankrupt copper miner Asarco LLC.
Judge Richard [...]
Washington Post Staff WritersSaturday, June 14, 2008; Page A04PEMBERTON, N.J., June 13 -- Republican Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) on Friday forcefully sided with President Bush in condemning the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to grant access to federal courts for the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, potentially muddying his reputation as a critic of the administration's approach to treatment of
Lakers fans are on the ropes being down 3-1 in the NBA Finals. Show your support and get over to Crooks on Melrose to pick up the new black colorway to the “8021 Ruling Elite Pack.” The first pack sold out on the first few days so be quick and get yours today! Call them [...]
No Mr. President, you cannot endlessly hold people in prison in this country. Undoubtedly some of these people are shit heads, but it is the message behind this. I am very interested in reading the dissents too. A truly correct ruling.
A power struggle between two branches of government has been playing out over one of the defining issues of this presidential term.
Pakistan's ruling party has said it is determined to curtail the powers of the presidency in favour of parliament, whether President Pervez Musharraf likes it or not.Staunch U.S. ally Musharraf, facing a chorus of calls to resign, told journalists on Saturday, in his first meeting with the media for weeks, that he had no plan to quit.At the same time, Musharraf sounded a generally conciliatory ton
So what are the good Christians encouraging county officials to do in the wake of the California marriage decision? Well, they want them to ignore both their oaths of office and the "four black-robed autocrats" who ruled by "judicial fiat,"...
By LISA LEFF Associated Press Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Gay and lesbian couples around California are planning their nuptials following a refusal by the state’s highest court to delay its decision legalizing same-sex marriage.
The California Supreme Court’s announcement Wednesday cleared the final hurdle for same-sex couples in the nation’s most populous state to wed beginning
A couple of years ago, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Preity Zinta were the ruling troika of queen bees in Bollywood. Almost overnight, you have new favourites Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif being labelled as the soon-to-be queens, thanks to their box-office successes in recent months. Rani, who’s had a bad innings last year ( Ta Ra Rum Pum and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag ), was tinse
Here is the ruling.Florida1. Allocation of the delegates based on the January 29 Florida primary, 105 for Clinton and 67 for Obama.2. Full seating of all pledged delegates and superdelegates at half a vote.3. Final voting weight is 52.5 delegates for Clinton and 33.5 delegates for Obama.Michigan1. Adoption of of the Michigan Party plan, dividing the delegates 69 for Clinton and 59 to Obama.2. Full
Are you a lesbian who's planning to marry a lass named Etta? Well alas, you might be waiting awhile before you can do so in Marrieta. The appropriately-named MobLogic shows you why: Fortunately for gays, however, "I don't think it's...
The Helsinki Court of Appeals has overturned a controversial ruling made last year, which found that CSS copy protection in use on almost all retail movie DVDs was “ineffective”. Finnish copyright law (amended in 2006 by adoption of ...
This Friday, 5/30, Crooks & Castles are releasing an exclusive Ruling Elite Pack. The pack will consist of four tees to commemorate the Los Angeles Lakers playoff run. As you can see, the pack consists of three shirts that are core logos in the LAKERS purple and gold and one bonus shirt. These are 8021 [...]
In a considerable defeat to NAR and local Realtor boards fighting to keep control over home sale listings, the Justice Dept. has enacted a settlement which, assuming court approval, will provide these same listings to a variety of alternative (and most online) sources. From a USA Today story:The Justice Department gave a boost Tuesday to online real estate brokers — and potentially their client
Oh swoon, I mean really swoon. This is just so perfect, so full of everything I hold dear in indie pop. Fey, quietly realised vocals with a chorus of jangling chords chiming in the background. There is more than a touch of the early nineties about this London based (Swedish derived) act so it's not at all surprising that the Stone Roses (thankfully first coming Roses) come out on top of their list
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking feedback on the "hot button" issue of the California Supreme Court Ruling favoring same-sex marriage.It's a simple, easy automated call, you don't need to speak to anyone.To vote in support of the Supreme Court's decision on LGBT marriage:1. Call the Governor at 1-916-445-28412. Press 1, 5, 1, 1 Email form:#email(Click email tab and select "Supre
Dubai - A rights group has voiced outrage at a Saudi court for failing to punish the employers of an Indonesian housemaid who abused her so much she had to have her toes and fingers amputated.
New York-based Human Rights Watch called for an appeals court to “impose stiff penalties on the employers, including imprisonment, and [...]
A rights group has voiced outrage at a Saudi court for failing to punish the employers of an Indonesian housemaid who abused her so much she had to have her toes and fingers amputated.New York-based Human Rights Watch called for an appeals court to "impose stiff penalties on the employers, including imprisonment, and payment of significant financial compensation" to the woman, Nour Miyati.HRW said
Want a reason why former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum was voted out of office? Well, in a new commentary he has written in reaction to the CA marriage ruling, he gives us at least three of them: 1. "Let's put...
Previously, in my post "They're Just Words," I spoke of the power of labels. Often, we attach "labels" to experiences, rather than just experiencing them. And that stops us enjoying them fully. We're too stuck in the words, rather than what's behind the words. You are read more of my writing about labels here and here. Today... I'm going to PROVE that these labels are contr
Hasim Kilic, chief justice of the eleven member Constitutional Court of Turkey said the outcome of the court’s ruling on whether the Justice and Development Party(AKP) has acted legally will not impact the future of Turkish democracy. He told a newspaper: “Whatever the ruling is, you will see that our democracy, secularism, and rule of [...]
In the coming days and months, social conservatives will likely brand the four California justices who ruled in favor of marriage equality with the "activist" label so often, one might assume that their body has replaced its need for oxygen...
Calif. ruling could advance gay marriage in Vt. By HOWARD WEISS-TISMAN, Reformer Staff
Over the past year, a legislative commission studied the same sex marriage issue. The report stopped short of...
Devlet Bahceli, leader of the opposition Nationalist Movement Party(MHP), claimed the ruling Justice and Developmnt Party(AKP) led by Prime Minister Erdogan, is using the attempt by the prosecutor’s office to close it down as a strategy of placing itself as a victim rather than confronting real issues that have occurred during its administration of the [...]
Singapore Temasek to appeal Jakarta court ruling
Singapore entities, told to divest telco stakes, may go to Supreme Court now
(JAKARTA) An Indonesian court yesterday rejected an appeal by Temasek Holdings, Singapore’s state- owned investment company, and its affiliates against a ruling that it had breached the country’s anti-monopoly laws.
The Central Jakarta District Court upheld a ruling [...]
After reading the article Opes client loses court Bid, by Chris Zappone in the SMH and the Age, I had a desire to not only consider a career in popular legal journalism but to write a blog about the ANZ Bank, Beaconwood Securities and the rest of the companies and individuals that have been affected [...]
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A federal court has dealt a body blow to the recording industry’s efforts to sue people who use peer-to-peer software to download music from the Internet. In fact, says one copyright lawyer, the P2P decision could mean the end of the Recording Industry Association of America’s litigation strategy.
In Atlantic Records v. Howell, [...]
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A federal court has dealt a body blow to the recording industry’s efforts to sue people who use peer-to-peer software to download music from the Internet. In fact, says one copyright lawyer, the P2P decision could mean the end of the Recording Industry Association of America’s litigation strategy.
In Atlantic Records v. Howell, [...]
"Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer offered a glimmer of hope on Thursday to fans of the company's Windows XP operating system, saying the company may reconsider its decision to stop selling it soon. But Ballmer was adamant that most people who buy PCs today buy them with XP's successor, Vista."[via wired]
The Texas Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced that adult cabarets (or as most people call them, strip clubs) received notification from the Texas Comptroller that the $5 stripper tax is due despite a court ruling that the tax is unconstitutional.
A Texas judge had ordered that the, “Defendants are permanently enjoined from assessing or collecting the [...]
Using food as a weapon is as old as the siege but today's barbarians have upped the anté by several orders of magnitude. "…There are only two possible ways in which a world of 10 billion people can be averted. Either the current birth rates must come down more quickly. Or the current death rates must go up. There is no other way. There are, of course, many ways in which the death rates can go up. In a thermonuclear age, war can accomplish it very quickly and decisively. Famine and disease are nature's ancient checks on population growth, and neither one has disappeared from the scene … To put it simply: Excessive population growth is the greatest single obstacle to the economic and social advancement of most of the societies in the developing world." — Speech to the Club o
The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the decision by the Tel Aviv District Court to prohibit construction on a parcel of land in Nes Tziona that is one of the few remaining habitats of the Dark Purple Iris (Iris Atropurpurea, Irus Ha'argaman). The flower is unique to Israel.After state planning authorities did not earmark the land for construction, on the grounds that a national park was planned there, the owners of the property took their case to the district court. When the court upheld the planning council's decision, the landowners appealed to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court justice said in their ruling that the planning authorities had carefully considered all aspects of the land dispute, and that they saw no reason to interfere in the planners' decisions. The justices emphasized t
A court has ruled that a lawsuit brought against Yahoo! owned Overture for displaying ads for competitors when a trademark was entered as a search-term is “totally without merit”.
The case was brought when the owner of a London based catering business, Victor Wilson, sued Yahoo! UK, and Overture for trademark infringement by placing sponsored links [...]
A federal curt found that Marilyn Monroe was a New Yorker when she died in 1962. This means her estate which has earned more than 30 million dollars licensing her image can not control the licensing. Product makers may be...
From The Canadian : In September of 2007, the city of Windsor, which borders the United States, officially asked for financial assistance from Ottawa to deal with American refugees flooding into Canada. The U.S. refugee phenomenon was reported in the local daily newspaper, the Windsor Star. LINK This is proving to be the tip of the iceberg, and only the first wave of economic refugees that have been created in the United States. There are now tent cities which are being built outside most large metropolitan areas, one of the largest of which is in Los Angeles. A report from the BBC highlights the consequence of the U.S. sub-prime meltdown and the fears that the crisis is growing. YouTube LINK The homelessness situation has grown so rapidly in the United States, tha
In a case involving a Joliet woman accused of marijuana possession with the intent to deliver, the US Supreme Court ruled that a suspicionless "dog sniff" at a routine traffic stop is not a 4th Amendment violation. The Illinois high court maintains that, despite the specific ruling, there are still grounds available to challenge evidence found in such a manner.
I could not believe the ruling on this case ... I still can't. Personally it's really offensive and I wouldn't want to see signs like this. Apparently some people are looking at this outcome and rejoicing over a victory for freedom of speech. Is this what we really want our country to say?Here's just a piece of the article: Click Here to Read Original Article"The owner of a famous cheesesteak shop did not discriminate when he posted signs telling customers "This is America: WHEN ORDERING 'PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH,'" a three-member city panel ruled Wednesday.In a dissenting opinion, Commissioner Joseph J. Centeno said he thought the signs did discourage some customers. "The sign appeared immediately above another sign that had the following words: 'Management Reserves the Right to Refuse Servic
I could not believe the ruling on this case ... I still can't. Personally it's really offensive and I wouldn't want to see signs like this. Apparently some people are looking at this outcome and rejoicing over a victory for freedom of speech. Is this what we really want our country to say?Here's just a piece of the article: Click Here to Read Original Article"The owner of a famous cheesesteak shop did not discriminate when he posted signs telling customers "This is America: WHEN ORDERING 'PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH,'" a three-member city panel ruled Wednesday.In a dissenting opinion, Commissioner Joseph J. Centeno said he thought the signs did discourage some customers. "The sign appeared immediately above another sign that had the following words: 'Management Reserves the Right to Refuse Servic
The judge gave Heather Mills hundreds of millions of dollars less than she wanted after finding her "inconsistent" and "less than candid," according to a scathing judgment made public Tuesday.
"She was a less than impressive witness," says the judge, Justice Bennett. "The wife for her part must have [...]
Attorney Thomas F. Jones is a native Atlantan who received his Bachelor of Science and Electrical Engineering degrees from Howard University in Washington, DC. Since graduating from Emory University Law School in 1974, he has been engaged in the private practice of law in the Atlanta area.
In 1978, he obtained a unanimous decision from the [...]
From the Times. I think that while many French voters were put off by the President' showbiz approach to government, the majority just understood what he meant by "change"... As this election results shows, the French do not have an appetite for reforming their system yet. This could dampen the government's initiatives and push the country back into its well worn cycle of "immobilisme". Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose!
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Heather Mills Paul McCartney
Divorce Ruling Announcement
We now know that this coming Monday the divorce award granted to Heather Mills will be made public.
Earlier this week the Judge in the Mills McCartney matter reportedly sent his ruling privately to both parties. This Monday he is expected to make public some of the details of [...]
By: Mimi Rothschild
The California Ruling that effectively renders it illegal to homeschool without teaching credentials has multiple ways in which it violates parental rights, limits education choices and marginalizes the religious convictions of American citizens. All of which makes the ruling dangerous for every American.
Firstly, the three judges in the California case, Justices Croskey, Klein [...]
Note2be (a play on "not" and "note" meaning a grade in French) allows French pupils to mark their teachers. Within 3 weeks or its launch, it was sued by the national teachers union on the grounds of "disrupting public order". The court is due to decide on the 3rd of March.So why are teachers so unhappy? According to Aurelie, a 24 years old primary school teacher "On the Internet, everything is graded. We are not products». Oh the irony...Article in French in communist paper Liberation.
Pune: With the Supreme Court refusing to
reconsider a ruling allowing prosecution of former managing director of Hewlett
Packard GlobalSoft, Som Mittal, in a case related to the death of a call centre
employee in Bangalore, Pune police are now seeking to apply the same rule in the
Wipro...
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For the first time in Illinois since 1990 when the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act was adopted in the state, a prenuptial agreement was overturned. The written order was signed and entered by the Honorable Judge Martin Zopp in McHenry County today, and declared a multi-million dollar estate to be marital property.
Somehow Bob Thiel missed some news that concerned a Living Church of God member which has implications for United Church of God members as well as all Sabbath keepers.There was a fairly important case decided in the 4th circuit regarding the rights of Sabbath keepers in the workplace. This decision could be viewed as a setback. From Jonathan TurleyDavid Wise, a worker at a Firestone facility in North Carolina, will be forced to chose between his faith and his job under an important ruling from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. A member of the the Living Church of God, Wise is required to take a greater number of days off than most employees and sued when he was terminated for these practices as violative of his religious rights. The Court ruled against him and held that Firestone could
Page Rank or PR is vital for everyone in the online business. It is one of the most essential aspects that are given high priority while designing the web sites. Google is known worldwide for its page rank algorithm. It uses a complex algorithm to scrutinize web pages. Based on the outcome, it decides the page ranks. The rule or formula of this algorithm is a well-kept secret.However, what is known to everyone is that it takes into consideration the number of backlinks. Some websites get their backlinks by buying them for others and some through a link broker. Google does not appreciate this type of practice as it wants to give more importance to naturally stimulated page ranking and a fair one at that.Views are divided on this issue as some agree wholeheartedly with it whereas there are o
Malaysians in Darwin would have to fly about six hours to get to Canberra, via Melbourne or Sydney.The return airfare could be up to A$850 (A$1 = RM2.85) depending on the travel season. Accommodation (one night), food, taxi fare and other expenses could easily amount to about A$400 for a grand total of A$1,250.
A federal government decision that will allow back-country trails for Jeeps and other off-highway vehicles to remain open in a national forest in northern California is being seen as a precedent that could have implications for other such disputes now developing, a trail advocate says.The recent decision came from Smith River National Recreation Area Road Management and Route Designation Project on the Six Rivers National Forest, according to Don Amador, the western representative for the Blue Ribbon Coalition.
Temasek Holdings filed an appeal against an order to divest its stake in one of Indonesia's two largest mobile phone operators, the Straits Times reported on Wednesday.The appeal was filed with the District Court of Central Jakarta and a ruling is expected within 30 days, the newspaper said, quoting Temasek spokeswoman Myrna Thomas.Temasek officials were not immediately available for comment.Indonesia's competition watchdog KPPU ruled last month that Temasek had violated the country's anti-monopoly laws and ordered the Singapore company to divest its stake in either Telkomsel or Indosat Tbk PT.KPPU also ordered Telkomsel to cut its mobile phone charges.Indonesia News Blog: http://indosnesos.blogspot.com
I was alerted to this by Jane Genova on Wednesday morning. It was a very nice way for Sherwin Williams shareholders to welcome the day.
The following is from Jane's blog Law and More
"A victory for both the children of Rhode Island and the three lead-paint public nuisance defendants, the RI Supreme Court today upheld the 2002 Lead Hazard Mitigation Action.
That law puts the responsibility on the landlords to maintain their property as lead-safe. And that's where the accountability is and...
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The God who oversees time, discipline and dedication, which means Capricorn can go the distance - with major staying power - in bed and beyond!! Capricorns are very good at hiding their emotions, so it's often hard to tell when they are truly, deeply in love. If you have a load of cash, you can almost bet on admiration from a Capricorn because the goat is turned on by money. Like I said before, Capricorn has great sexual stamina and the ability to go all night if they want to! FAVE POSITION: Spooning! Goat boys and girls love to take, or be taken from behind. BEST SEX TOY: An office desk to "bond" on, or an erotic video will loosen up the randy goat. CAPRICORN MALE IN BED Imagination isn't a strong suit for Capricorn so don't expect acrobatics in the sack. Sex with him could possibly be as
God of money, luck and good times between the sheets. Sagos are playful, laid back and oh-so fun to party with. They are wild, and may be the BADDEST party people you ever meet! One thing to be wary of is that Sagos like to talk ****! Don't believe everything they tell you because they are kings at 'talking it up'.Sagos probably make better friends than lovers, but if you happen to score a one-nighters with them,be prepared to do stuff you've NEVER done before!Sagos are spontaneous and adventurous and most have probably been caught doing it somewhere public. When they find the right lover, they will give it 100% as long as the commitment is returned. FAVE POSITION: They are up for anything. Quality AND Quantity. BEST SEX TOY: Handwrite a sexual fantasy of yours and leave it on their pillow
The Roman God of the dead, beginnings and endings. Which basically means that Scorpios add novel differences to any relationship. Scorpios are very possessive. They will tense up if you even LOOK at another hottie across the room. But they can be relied on to always be there for you if you need them. You may never really know what your Scorpio is thinking though, because to them, Knowledge is power and they are very good at putting on a straight face to cover up any emotion they are feeling. Scorpios love sex. The dirtier, the better. Get them excited by revealing your filthiest fantasy and offering to act it out. FAVE POSITION: Anything, as long as it involves dominating your ass. BEST SEX TOY: Ben Wah Balls for the girls, and a Riding Crop for the boys SCORPIO MALE IN BED His sexuality i
The planet in charge of beauty, love peace, and stirring sensuality Libra is one of the sexiest signs in the zodiac, but if Libra can't get what they want from one lover, they will opt for two! Libra's are more turned on 'giving' than 'receiving'. They have a big heart and are the least selfish sign of the Zodiac. Libras are not very open about their thoughts or fantasies. They'd rather say nothing than tell the truth and offend or embarrass you. In bed, it takes a while for them to be comfortable enough to tell you exactly what they want. FAVE POSITION As long as they are lying down, they're happy! BEST SEX TOY K.Y. Jelly. I will say no more! LIBRA MALE IN BED The Libra man sees sex as an exciting adventure and he'd be very keen to do it in kinky places like a restaurant toilet! He likes
The God in charge of intellect and speed but don't worry because Virgo likes to take their time in the sack!! Virgos have two sides to their personality. The Virgin and the Vixen. They may want you to THINK they are all sweet and virginal, but they are definitely NOT!However, Virgos are looking for a long term partner, not a one night stand or an affair! They tend to seduce with finesse, charm and subtlety so you may not even realize you're being lured by a Virgo!! Once Virgo has been in a relationship for awhile, they get engrossed in housework and things like that, which can cause a serious dip in libido. Do NOT let this happen! They are definitely more of a "can we cuddle instead" sign that a 'let's get it on!' one when committed. FAVE POSITION Almost anything, as long as it involves ey
Which isn't a planet at all, but a star, and just like Leo's opinion of themselves, it's the center of our solar system! Leos can be very 'into themselves' when they bonk. It's not that they don't make their partner feel ! special, it's just that they often forget about them as they secretly high-five themselves for scoring again! Leo does actually want more from a partner than just sex though. Leo wants love and friendship too. They can be very romantic, but when they get into bed, it's not an experience they're about to have, it's a show! They like to perform... and they take requests! "Doing it" is the ultimate stress buster for Leo and they are pretty damn good at it, but they need constant praise for their outstanding performance. FAVE POSITION Receiving 'oral affections', since Leo i
The swiftest God in the skies, who also happens to be in charge of ultra-extreme raunchy talk Talking about sex is Gemini's favorite hobby and doing it comes a close second. Gemini 's love flirting and lap up attention from the opposite sex, but sometimes that's all they're looking for. They need a lot of variety when it comes to sex - dirty weekends away, a quickie in a shop doorway, serious groping under the table at a fancy restaurant. A lot of Gemini's are bisexual too and can often be drawn to those of the same sex. FAVE POSITION As long as it's different every time, they're not fussy, but if they must choose, it's that naughty number right after 68, since they can come up for air if they need to. BEST SEX TOY Any illustrated book about kinky sex, so Gemini can pick up some wild, new
The Goddess in charge of love, beauty and sex Taurus are ahead of the game when it comes to love cause they are ruled by VENUS, the planet of Love! Taurus has all the qualities a lover desires, including sensuality, loyalty and faithfulness. When a typical Taurus makes love, it's the most physical and natural pleasure in the world. They believe the romantic approach to sex almost always pays off so they will happily cook dinner, buy flowers, and light candles for someone they wanna bang. They don't like to rush things and take everything, including sex, slowly. FAVE POSITION The one Taurus enjoys most is the Missionary. Some may say this is so unadventurous, but Taurus is very practical and this is the most comfortable. BEST SEX TOY A battery powered "erotic massager" TAURUS MALE IN BED Th
The bonk now/think later God of War, aggression and action! Sexually, Aries is an explosion waiting to happen! The excitement is often in the chase more than the actual conquest though and while they may appear to want to dominate, they do not want a submissive partner. Routine brings boredom to sex for Aries, so if you're only comfortable with the missionary position, go for another sign, but if you like forceful personalities and enjoy pretending you're a human Twistie, then you've found paradise with an Aries. FAVE POSITION Always on top and always in charge BEST SEX TOY Handcuffs! Like I said, Aries likes to take charge! ARIES MALE IN BED The Aries male is loud, domineering and 100% stud! He's from the bump n grind school of lovemaking so if you're looking for romantic dinners by candl
The God of unexpected sexual twists and turns Antiquarians make much better friends than lovers, but! when a t typical Antiquarian gets some bang-bang, it's more an intellectual experience than an emotional one. Looks aren't important to Antiquarians in a relationship, it's the mind and spirit of a lover that turns Aquarius on. They are very entertaining in bed and are probably the most inventive of all the signs. Mental stimulation is more important to them than physical, which means that pornography gets them hot! Antiquarians are impatient and like sex to be fast and satisfying. They are very particular about hygiene and contraception and sleeping around holds little interest for them. FAVE POSITION Mutual masturbation. BEST SEX TOY A Dildo. Whether gay, straight, male or female, Antiqu
I have just read yesterday in Daily Masry El-Youm that the government reached to a decision regarding the subsidies . They will no longer subsidize certain commodities "partial elimination", not any commodities , they will no longer subsidize Bread and Fuel Already gradually the Fuel prices are increasing now along with other things like electricity But Bread ??? Are they ready to face to the consequences ?? I hate to say it but please read again what I wrote earlier from couple of weeks Folks Marie Antoinette is alive and is kicking Egypt “Let them eat cake.” History repeats itself still the idiots are the ones who do not learn a lesson from it Technorati tags: Marie Antoinette, Economy, Democracy, Egypt, News, Poverty, Citizen Journalism, Middle east, North Africa
A Court of Criminal Appeals ruling on fetal murder last week garnered the obligatory media attention, but few seemed to pay serious attention in part, I suspect, because the AP story and every other coverage included an interesting tidbit in the lead graf or somewhere pretty close to the top:
Texas laws allow the killing of a fetus to be prosecuted as murder, regardless of the fetus’ stage of development, but they do not apply to abortions, the state’s highest criminal court has ruled. [Emphasis mine.]
Is this, however, disinformation?
The folks at Dungeon Diary seem to think so:
Though this was about a criminal case, abortion foes will seize this as legal precedent to begin pressing for criminal prosecutions of doctors offering abortions. Just wait for the dust to settle. I doubt that these same folks who have decried “Activist Judges” will have little but praise for this decision.
I’ll admit, I had similar thoughts. I felt that this decision would be
