US Naval officer temporarily relieved for “possible supremacist activities”

Saturday, March 31, 2007 On March 7, 2007, the US Navy has relieved Lieutenant Commander John F. Sharpe of his duties pending an investigation into allegations that he was involved in supremacist activities. Sharpe served as public affairs officer for the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, which is currently undergoing repairs in Newport News, Virginia.…Continue reading

US Naval officer temporarily relieved for “possible supremacist activities”

Indonesian authorities investigate after pornographic film screened on billboard in Jakarta

Monday, October 3, 2016 Authorities in Indonesia initiated an investigation after a pornographic film was illicitly screened on a 24-square-meter (roughly 260-square-foot) LED billboard in the capital city of Jakarta on Friday, in full view of rush hour commuters. The film, depicting a couple engaged in explicit sexual activity, appeared on the screen for several…Continue reading

Indonesian authorities investigate after pornographic film screened on billboard in Jakarta

‘Net Neutrality Amendment’ fails in U.S. House

Saturday, June 10, 2006 On Thursday, Congress turned down the “Net Neutrality Amendment” to the Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act (COPE Act) 269-152. The COPE Act is designed to make it easier for telecommunications companies to offer cable TV service and strengthen competition. Proponents hope it would lower the price of high-speed Internet for…Continue reading

‘Net Neutrality Amendment’ fails in U.S. House

Demand for biofuel irrigation worsens global water crisis

Monday, August 21, 2006 A report by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) says rising demand for irrigation to produce food and biofuels will aggravate scarcities of water. “One in three people is enduring one form or another of water scarcity,” states the report compiled by 700 experts. IWMI warns there has to be a…Continue reading

Demand for biofuel irrigation worsens global water crisis

‘Australian Values’ to be taught in NSW schools

Sunday, January 22, 2006 The New South Wales government will make it compulsory for schools to play Advance Australia Fair, Australia’s national anthem before class this year. Teachers at primary schools in NSW will also be required to introduce “Australian values” lessons from the beginning of this school year. The lessons are expected to teach…Continue reading

‘Australian Values’ to be taught in NSW schools

FEMA employees pose as fake reporters during press conference

 Correction — September 10, 2013 The headline should not contain the word fake: the employees posed as reporters; they didn’t pose as fake reporters, on the contrary they were fake reporters posing as real reporters. We aopologize for the error.  Friday, October 26, 2007 The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is under fire after…Continue reading

FEMA employees pose as fake reporters during press conference