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UN Initiates Arms Trade Treaty

UN Initiates Arms Trade Treaty

July 23, 2010 – On Friday a conference at the United Nations General Assembly ended on a very positive note. Its aim was to formulate a legally binding treaty amongst nations that will prevent human rights violators, terrorists, and other armed groups that fuel conflicts from receiving weapons and it seemed to be met [...]

Does BP Stand for “Buying Protection”?

Does BP Stand for “Buying Protection”?

July 16, 2010 – According to the AL.com Press-Register, for the past several weeks BP has been trying to buy scientists in the Gulf region wholesale in order to assure their silence.

BP is apparently attempting to buy the entire marine sciences departments at major universities and pay them $250 per hour for “research” in [...]

Hearing for Arizona’s Immigration Law Ends without a Ruling

Hearing for Arizona’s Immigration Law Ends without a Ruling

July 16, 2010 – Arizona’s new immigration law, which pits the Federal government against the states as far as who has the right to enforce immigration laws, was not ruled on by U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton on Thursday.

Although attorneys on both sides of the case argued their interpretations of the law, the judge was [...]

Attorney General Eric Holder Says Obama Administration May Sue Arizona for Racial Profiling

Attorney General Eric Holder Says Obama Administration May Sue Arizona for Racial Profiling

In an interview that was broadcast on Sunday’s CBS show “Face the Nation” Attorney General Eric Holder said that the Justice Department may look into suing Arizona for racial profiling.

Chicago Sued Over New Gun Law

Chicago gun law

July 7, 2010 – Four people – a teacher’s aide, a Chicago Mercantile Exchange Trader, and a married couple – have joined with the Illinois Association of Firearms Retailers in their suit against the city of Chicago that restricts handgun possession to inside the home.

The gun-owning plaintiffs claim that the new ordinance, which mandates firearms [...]

List of the Top 20 Online Degree Majors Released by Marketing Information Service Company

graduate with an online degree

July 7, 2010 – After her company released the 20 online degree majors that are most in demand, the Senior Vice President for EducationDynamics’ Market Research and Advisory Services, Carol Aslanan, said, “We know the primary motivation for students seeking higher education is to change or advance in their careers.”

It’s not surprising, then, that Aslanan [...]

American Civil Liberties Union Warns About Travel to Arizona

American Civil Liberties Union Warns About Travel to Arizona

July 7, 2010 – The ACLU issued a travel alert for Arizona on Wednesday. The country’s major civil liberties group warns that Arizona’s new law that is trying to crack down on illegal immigrants could result in racial profiling and warrantless arrests.

Even though the law does not go into effect until July 29, the [...]

A Wireless Leash That Can Keep Your Cellphone Safe and Sound

ZOMM wireless leash

July 6, 2010 – If you’re concerned that you might lose your cellphone then you’ll want to check out a new wireless leash called “ZOMM”.

This small high tech product uses Bluetooth technology to combine a separate speakerphone and alarm with your cell phone.

If the two are separated by thirty feet or more, ZOMM [...]

Oregon Bans Employment Credit Checks

Employment credit checks banned in Oregon

July 6, 2010 – Although more than a dozen states have introduced bills that would limit a potential employer’s rights to do a credit check for a job candidate, Oregon is one of the few that has passed such a law.

Doing a credit check as part of the job application process has come under close [...]

Does a Homeowner insurance Policy Cover a Naked Stranger?

homeowners insurance policy

July 5, 2010 – if nothing is stolen and no one is hurt does a homeowner insurance policy cover a naked stranger passed out on your sofa?

This was one of the questions that might have gone through the mind of a San Diego resident yesterday when he awakened to the shocking reality that there was [...]

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