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Time to Protect Kid`s Privacy Online

Let your members of Congress know how you feel about H.R. 1895, "The Do Not Track Kids Act."

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Privacy has become a major issue in the United States and Congress is paying attention. H.R. 1895, "H.R. 1895: Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011"", a bi-partisan bill sponsored by U.S. Representatives Ed Markey (D. MA) and Joe Barton (D. TX), is pending in Congress.

H.R. 1895 would amend the "Children's Online Privacy Protection Act" (COPPA) by introducing additional provisions to govern the collection and use of teens' personal information.

Syria, on the Road to Iran

Remember those dastardly WMD that Iraq did not have?

(JAMESTOWN, RI) - The truth of the matter is that no one really knows what is happening in Syria, and anyone pretending to, is a fraud. We do know certain things that are relevant.

We know there are no reliable media outlets with “boots on the ground” in Syria, and most reports that emerge are videos from unknown people with those videos ending up on YouTube.

White Man Arrested for Having a Black Granddaughter

Mr. Henson is a retired political consultant and journalist who runs a blog about the Texas criminal justice system.

(DALLAS YBW) - A man who is a self-described “Texas Redneck” says that he has been harassed repeatedly by Texas police because his granddaughter is black.

Scott Henson often volunteers to babysit his granddaughter and claims that he is the victim of “babysitting while white.”

Actress Demi Moore Hospitalized for Drug Consumption

Drug addiction has become a popular playing card for a big part of young people around the world.

(MADRID, Spain) - Demi Moore was rushed to the emergency room due to serious problems caused by the consumption of drugs by the actress. Recently, Ashton Kutcher and Demi divorced. The break up was not easily taken in by the 49 year old actress.

The actress’ poor health conditions are also due to the cruel demise of being an aged actress in Hollywood.

Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum`s Plans for America

Who is this guy?

(LONDON Redress) - Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum is a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination who is fast coming to the fore.

He won the Republican primary in Iowa (albeit by only 34 votes) in early January and in February won the primaries in Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota.

Information Overload

Information overload is reflected in global chaos leading to major conflicts and worldwide upheavals.

(MANNAS, Bahrain ) - Six months ago, I wrote about Alvin Toffler's book Future Shock, which looks at a world with "too much change in too short a period of time".

Truth with Transparency Reveals Hidden Agendas

Ken O'Keefe's Trade Not Aid Mission for Palestine was derailed by once-allies in the fight for equality and freedom. Now they are known as the hijackers.

(LONDON) - I picked up most of my stolen property from the police yesterday, 3 months of having nearly all of my hard drives, my phone, my camera, reams of paperwork, what is the result?

Nothing but the disruption of the Trade Not Aid Mission and a bit more fuel to slander me. And that is the point really, to disrupt anything meaningful for Palestine.

Oregon Forecast Sets Stage for Budget Rebalance

Statements by Senate President Peter Courtney and several other state officials.

(SALEM) - Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney says revenue is down a little, but it will fit within the co-chairs’ budget proposal.

Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast Summary

Slow growth will continue to be the norm.

(SALEM) - This is the Executive Summary for the March 2012 Oregon Economic Forecast. Salem-News.com brings you the complete document, and also reactions to the news of Oregon falling more than $35 million this year.

This information contains recent trends, demographics, risks and forecasts, General Fund revenues and information on Extended General Fund revenue outlook.

Immigrant Denied Kidney Transplant

Jesus Navarro’s wife wants to donate her kidney to him, but the hospital won’t let her -- Jesus could die.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Jesus Navarro could die without a kidney transplant. His wife is a match, and he has health insurance.

But because Jesus is undocumented, a state medical center is refusing to perform surgery, essentially leaving Jesus to die.