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LifestreamPro-american pundits would probably complain loudly that the ranking isn’t based on absolute figures, as is their tradition. You know the tune by now and it goes far back in the conservative tradition..
But in fact, this graph presents the U.S. contribution far too favorably, namely because it fails to account for conditional aid as it [...]
Archive for April, 2006
By Michael Zumstein, Oeil Public
Liberia. 2006.
Liberia is the world’s largest rubber producer. However, like many other African countries, Liberia imports old and dangerous used tires manufactured in the U.S, used in Europe and then sold in Africa. In the middle of this chain is the Harbel hevea tree (rubber tree) plantation, owned since 1926 by [...]
HIV-infected are “treated like lepers” and denied visas under American law. While many countries have similar restrictions in theory, the U.S. apparently applies the rules more stringently and so one must wonder if it has anything to do with public safety or if it is more a question of lingering notions of “gay cancer” and [...]
A UK reporter for The Independent goes “undercover” to find out how the Church of Scientology could work out for her. The report reads a little like a short story by H.P Lovecraft. Reporter said she “rarely felt more fearful for [her] sanity.”
In other news, a Swedish reporter finally gave Scientology pretty boy Tom Cruise [...]
It sure has been a a mind-boggling display of American so called justice these last couple of weeks, with the mock trial of Zacharias Moussaoui and all involving torture in the court room as well as jeering lynch mobs and sobbing 9/11 families. They sure are living Hollywood over there. Also, notice how the sadly [...]
So, no one likes paying taxes, not even in moderately taxed America, and everyone thinks some other group should be paying more than they are. But here is nevertheless an interesting tidbit.
Six in 10 said high-income families were paying too little in taxes. Two decades ago, almost eight in 10 said high-income families were paying [...]
No wonder America prefers dismal job security. If people try to exercise democracy, they’re just fired. No rationale has to be given. And there are plenty of desperate immigrants to take their place.
Six employees at a seafood restaurant in Houston were fired this week after skipping work to take part in a pro-immigration march. In [...]
New studio album by Blackmore’s Night (Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night). Heavier, smoother and without doubt one of their best albums to date. Cut to Amazon review …
Individuality and true musical greatness are marked by an artist who follows his own intuition, without being influenced by other people’s expectations; Ritchie Blackmore’s integrity may occasionally seem strange, [...]
There were quite a few tech sites reporting on Microsoft’s decision to limit the user interface for non-genuine Windows installations. The so called Aero interface that is. The very same fancy interface that the vast majority can’t run anyway. Especially if you’re strapped for the cash to upgrade and, say, buy Windows Vista.
Way to go. [...]
Due to complaints, a $5 million lawsuit and a factual inability to actually protect their software, Ubisoft has decided to drop Starforce in favor of an “alternative” system that hopefully is less intrusive. Hopefully, others will follow suit.
