| Delegation should act on climate change
Oregonians are getting used to hearing warnings about the problems that are expected to accompany climate change. But last week, the cautions came not from Oregon State University scientists or government officials, but from hunters and fishermen. From their vantage points on the state's deserts, mountains, streams and bays, these sportsmen and women have gotten an early look at the effects of global warming. They're concerned for the future of Oregon's treasured salmon, waterfowl and other wildlife. They're calling on Congress to act. For many Oregonians, this will strike home. Hunting, angling and wildlife viewing are some of the activities that people most enjoy in this state. They also play a key part in Oregon's economy. About 2 million participants support more than 42,000 jobs, according to a 2001 survey by the U.S.
Hiking property taxes only 'fair,' Miller says
39 million annually to ship trash far to the U.S., or soon to the London area.
$1.2 million to purchase Theatre Passe Muraille
Over $100 million without looking at wages, contracts, perks and on and on. This city does not have a funding crisis it has a budgeting crisis. Personal agendas and a lack of innovative thinking are going to leave this city with future problems that will become increasingly unsurmountable. Posted 24/10/07 at 8:17 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment .
American Opinion
In effect, the law is the fire blanket the government has thrown over all dissent, including press freedom. During his presidential campaign - the first in the country's history that allowed multiple candidates - President Mubarak vowed repeatedly to repeal the state of emergency in favor of a new anti-terrorism law. He received the enthusiastic support of civil society and human rights groups, journalists, lawyers, and other professional organizations, and even members of the political opposition. A typical civil society response came from the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights and the Human Rights Association for the Assistance of Prisoners. They wrote the Prime Minister that they "consider the termination of the state of emergency by the Egyptian authorities as a step forward towards the respect of Human Rights in Egypt and the strengthening of democratic values in the country.
Fears for US economy as stagflation risks grow
Fears that the United States faces a period of stagflation grew as a slug of fresh data suggested the economy continues to slow as the cost of living rises. The latest news and analysis of the UK and world economyUS consumer confidence slumped to its lowest level in five years as grim news on house prices added further to the woes of the construction sector. .
Giants re-sign Vizquel
Now that Barry's gone, I also think he can be the elder statesman/team leader he clearly craves to be. Ed hit on the first useful talent evaluation I've seen here in a while: Chris Duncan. If he's available, wow! Huge HR hitter, right-handed, can play 1b, young, cheap. I'd be surprised if Cards give him up especially since he's the coach's son but I'd much rather do Lowry for Duncan rather than Cain for Cabrera. Now that I've taken a better look at the stats and the careers of the FAs, we should PLEASE disregard the fool's gold of Rowand, Lowell, Hunter. Jones may be worth a flyer if he's at 10 mill or less and Arod is worth it but I think it's a done deal with him and LA. I've listed these guys before: Juan Rivera, Nick Johnson, Rocco Baldelli ; all off injuries, aged 28-30, and trade value is at an all-time low.
Man who raped stepdaughter to stand trial in High Court
A 42-YEAR-OLD Singaporean man accused of tying up his stepdaughter and sexually assaulting her was ordered on Tuesday to stand trial in the High Court. The man, a hawker assistant, faces one charge of rape and another of wrongfully restraining his stepdaughter to molest her. He also faces two counts of drug abuse. The man was committed to stand trial on the four charges after a preliminary inquiry on Tuesday. He cannot be named to protect the identity of his stepdaughter, a Chinese national who was 20 at the time of the alleged offences last June. The prosecution has alleged the man raped his stepdaughter at their home, an HDB flat, at about 7pm on June 27. He allegedly molested her after tying her hands behind her back and binding her ankles together.
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