Craigslist strikes adult services under pressure
By CHRISTOPHER LEONARD Craigslist appears to have surrendered in a legal fight over erotic ads posted on its website, shutting down its adult services section Saturday and replacing it with a black bar that simply says 'censored.'The move comes just over a week after a group of state attorneys general said there weren't enough protections ...
Texas A&M should observe Labor Day as a holiday
I would like to voice my dissatisfaction with the decision of President Gates and the Board of Regents to overlook the observation of Labor Day.
Positivity: Church is depending on youth, writes Benedict XVI in WYD 2011 message
From Vatican City : Sep 3, 2010 / 07:14 pm Drawing on the metaphor of a plant that grows firm on a foundation of strong roots, Pope Benedict XVI asked youth in his message for World Youth Day 2011 to strengthen their faith to counter the influence of secular society.
''Meek's Cutoff' shows women's view of West
Lost wandering in the Oregon desert for five weeks when the journey should have taken two, low on water, food and patience, a young emigrant played by Michelle Williams says of the group's ego-driven guide: "Is he ignorant, or just plain evil? That's my quandary." Williams' character, Emily Tetherow, was talking about Stephen Meek, a real-life ...
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Craigslist strikes adult services under pressure
Craigslist appears to have surrendered in a legal fight over erotic ads posted on its website, shutting down its adult services section Saturday and replacing it with a black bar that simply says "censored." The move comes just over a week after a group of state attorneys general said there weren't enough protections against blocking potentially ...
Historical dilemma
"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius." The immortal words uttered by Russell Crowe at the start of his menacing speech towards the climax of the film, Gladiator.
3 months after vote, prospects of new Belgium government dim as stalemate remains
Three months after elections, chances that Belgians will soon have a new government dimmed again Sunday after the country's rival political leaders showed no willingness to yield on a key dispute, and again warned of the country's demise.
Don't fret, Portland. Baseball will return some day
By MERRITT PAULSON Monday afternoon, the Portland Beavers will play their final game at PGE Park.
And Justice For All?
Nine years after the toppling of their hard-line regime, the Taliban are making a comeback in rural Afghanistan with their harsh system of justice and strict social controls.
