| Julie Bishop says attacks on Brendan Nelson 'unfair'
ATTACKS on Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson are "unfair and unnecessary" and he should be given a fair go, his deputy leader says. In a further blow to Dr Nelson, the latest Galaxy Poll published today by News Ltd gives him only nine per cent support as preferred Liberal leader. Opposition treasury spokesman Malcolm Turnbull, former treasurer Peter Costello and Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop are all preferred over Dr Nelson. Ms Bishop today thanked the people who voted for her in the poll but said she was focused on the deputy leadership. She conceded the coalition was going through "difficult times". "But Brendan is a decent, caring, competent politician, and I think he should be given a go," Ms Bishop told ABC television. "I think people should get off his back and let him get on with the job that he has been elected to do, and that's leader of the opposition, holding the government to account.
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Second, even if it does, the copyright owner has to prove that an actual distribution occurred -- it's not enough to say it could have happened. This doesn't leave the recording industry without a weapon -- everyone agrees that file sharing involves the making of unauthorized copies of songs. It's just that the recording industry doesn't want to have to go to the trouble of gathering and introducing evidence of copying in court (like everyone else does). It's much easier to rely exclusively on MediaSentry's downloads from each defendant -- that way there is no need to know anything about the defendant. The trouble with this is the precedent it sets for the future. Already, the recording industry has sued XM as a "distributor" because they transmit satellite radio to subscribers who have recording devices.
Clark County hosting 3-on-3 tournament
KAHOKA, Mo. - Clark County is hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on April 5, for boys and girls under the age of 18.New this year is an individual "Shoot Out" similar to the NCAA 3-point shoot out.Entry forms can be picked up at Clark County Middle/High School, The Athletic Center or from Denise Martin by calling 319-795-8281. .
Wal-mart's giving Southern Shopping Center businesses a reason to ...
If they're waiting for their computer to be fixed, they do some shopping, then come back," he said. Consumer Viola Needham has been drawn to Wal-Mart because it's less busy than the one close to her house on Military Highway, she said. Needham, who's retired, opened her plastic bag and pulled out two bras. She paid about $18 for both at Wal-Mart. They cost $20 at the nearby Kmart, she said. "It just gives you more shopping power," Needham said of the retailer's prices. Tristan Lucas, an Old Dominion University junior who once lived in Bentonville, unloaded her young daughter from her shopping cart, which ballooned over with groceries. "It's not my No. 1 choice of a store," she said, "but whenever you get everything in one place, it's convenient." Jennifer Jiggetts, (757) 446-2643, jennifer.jiggetts@pilotonline.com .
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Authorized an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for transportation enhancement funds for development of the Hominy Branch Trail from Stephens Lake Park to Woodridge Park. F. Set a public hearing: voluntary annexation of city-owned property on the south side of Gans Road, along Gans Creek Road. G. Set a public hearing: voluntary annexation of city-owned property on the west side of Creasy Springs Road, north of West Prairie View Drive. H. Set a public hearing: construction of repairs to Bridge 12 and the replacement of Bridge 13 on the MKT Nature/Fitness Trail. I. Set a public hearing: consider grant applications relating to the Safe Routes to School program. J. Authorized an agreement with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for the Community Pandemic Preparedness Planning program.
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In Clearwater, Fla., Scientologists have bought up large sections of the city's downtown, flooded the boards of various civic groups, and become a major player in local politics—all part of the church's plan to "take control" of the city, according to secret documents seized decades ago during an FBI investigation. .
FBI Says Airline Plotters Had No US Link
The terrorism conference drew hundreds of British and international law enforcement officials, intelligence agents and lawyers. Two former British extremists _ one who spent more than four years in an Egyptian jail _ also spoke, warning that militants will change tactics once they think they've been profiled.
A host of challenges confront counterterrorism agents today, including technology advances that make communication undetectable, Internet recruiting sites, gaps in international law that limit international cooperation, and the mutation of al-Qaida.
"I do not have an al-Qaida cell that I could put on the board for you," Billy said. "We have not seen that. We have seen individuals with some links _ some indirect ties, some more direct _ but to have (a) cell that is plotting and moving forward has yet to be found."
The men accused of trying to blow up at least 10 U.S.-bound airliners in 2006 are to appear in a London court in April _ just one of many terrorism cases with international implications.
Wisconsin Sports Spectacular
It showed a LOT of disrespect for the officials when he KNEW that they had to make the last snap. Undoubtedly he's been on the other side of that situation before. I can maybe understand in the moment he forgot, and started to go out onto the field, but when he continued out there and shook Coughlin's hand, and then goes into the locker room when his team had to stay out there and see the last snap and the Giants celebration, that was wrong. It took something away from the last snap of the Super Bowl, which I always see as a classic moment when the winning team has the ball and is running out the clock. .
Iran’s “So Simple” nominated for ASSITEJ award
ASSITEJ (Association International du Theatre pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse) is a world network of theater for children and young people which links 1,000 International theaters and drama organizations and selects an honorary president every three years.
The play performed by the Baran troupe was staged at the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults' theater center (IIDCYA) last year and was much appreciated by audiences.
“So Simple" makes use of the innovative technique of colorful knotted ropes to display the panorama of life including birth, nature, social life, work, hopes and dreams.
Initially ten organizations and groups were selected from across the world of which three including the Baran troupe were nominated for the award.
NUGS' New Year Message to Ghanaians
Accra, Dec. 30, GNA - The National Union of Ghana Students' (NUGS) have stated that the year 2008 would be like 2007, which would keep Ghana at the centre stage of the world attention. This is contained in a goodwill message wishing all Ghanaians a happy and prosperous new year, issued on Sunday in Accra by NUGS President, Mr. Kweku Tuoho Bombason. The statement said, "in view of the fact that Ghana will be hosting the African Cup of Nations (CAN 2008) and also conduct her elections, it behoves on all Ghanaians to play their roles well to give Ghana a good name. "In this respect, NUGS want to urge the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the CAN 2008 tournament to put in place all the necessary structures, facilities and measures to ensures to ensure a successful tournament. "On the 2008 elections, NUGS recognized the fact that, the nation is making progress in democracy, however, to maintain these gains, the various political parties and their leaders must conduct their campaigns devoid of tribal sentiments, insults and vile propaganda." NUGS commended government on the gains so far made in maintaining peace in Dagbon and the Anloga chieftaincy crises in the Northern and Volta regions respectively and urged government to put in place permanent measures that would ensure lasting peace in these areas and Ghana at large.
Apple Time Capsule backup drive review
I had to restart the unit more times than I like, fix a few configuration errors in its 'automatic' configuration, and deal with a glitch in getting Time Machine to select the right drive. Perhaps most surprising about this combination of a Wi-Fi base station and internal network-attached storage (NAS) drive is that Time Capsule doesn't just allow you to back up to its internal drive: you can also perform Time Machine backups to drives attached to the Time Capsule via USB. This feature was promised before Leopard's release for the AirPort Extreme Base Station (2007 models), but later removed from Apple's list of Leopard features. In a quick test of a full backup, Leopard transferred the first gigabyte of data over 100 Mbps ethernet to the Time Capsule's internal drive at about 16 megabits per second (Mbps), and to an externally connected Iomega high-performance hard drive at about 16Mbps.
Preschool to Grade 4
Neither the story nor the art has instant child appeal. This wordy but heartfelt tale about patience and hope may take some selling, but libraries that want to build their multicultural collections should consider it.—Barbara Katz, Parish Episcopal School, Dallas, TX ANDERSON, Sara. Fruit. ISBN 978-1-59354-188-0. ANDERSON, Sara. Vegetables. ISBN 978-1-59354-189-7. ea vol: illus. by author. unpaged. Handprint. 2007. BD $8.95. LC number unavailable. PreS-Gr 1—Bright images of fruits and vegetables pop off the spreads of these cheerful board books. The text on most pages is simply the name of the featured food. Together, the words set up a rhythm and rhyme: "huckleberry/strawberry/watermelon/plum/apricot/mango/Let's have some!" The books give children the opportunity to identify known foods and learn new ones, count them, discuss their uses, and identify colors, making both titles fun and attractive additions.—Amelia Jenkins, Juneau Public Library, AK ANHOLT, Laurence.
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