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Wednesday, 26 April 2006 |
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Maoist rebels in Nepal declared a unilateral three-month cease-fire in response to recent democratic moves by the king to reinstate parliament. A statement by the group said offensive military action will cease beginning April 27, respecting "the aspiration for the constituent assembly, a democratic republic, and peace that is seen on the street." The Maoist insurgency to overthrow the monarchy began in 1996 and cost the lives of at least 13,000 people. (more at abc.com) |
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Monday, 24 April 2006 |
The BBC reports on the people's victory in Nepal. Very exciting photo and story:
Jubilant Nepalis have taken to the streets to celebrate after embattled King Gyanendra agreed to their demands to reinstate parliament. |
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Posted by geri
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Sunday, 23 April 2006 |
Crime in London has decreased to its lowest level in five years, according to new police figures published last week. The number of homicides fell by 10% to its lowest level since 1998, and the total number of crimes in the capital fell by more than 3% in the 12 months ending in March. Racist, homophobic and domestic crime were also down, the Metropolitan Police statistics showed.
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Posted by geri
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Saturday, 22 April 2006 |
.jpg) EARTH DAY SPECIAL -- An estimated 196 million to 230 million computers are in use in the United States today, each designed to last more than a decade. Yet technology is advancing so rapidly that users often replace their computers just three or four years after buying them. Often people either store or throw out their old computers, not realizing how their equipment could benefit others. If we refurbish just 10% of these PCs, we could provide more than 3 1/2 million computers for schools and low income families and eliminate the digital divide by the end of the decade. The other problem is that throwing out computers and electronics is a waste of valuable materials that could be used to make new products. Learn how you can help. . . . |
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Read more... [Where Can I Donate or Recycle My Old Computer or Other Electronic Products?]
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Saturday, 22 April 2006 |
A new study from UCLA reports California has saved about $800 million over the last five years by sentencing non-violent drug offenders to community-based drug treatment programs rather than prison.
When Californians passed by referendum proposition 36, which gave non-violent drug offenders a chance to enter drug rehab rather than serve jail time, many thought it would lead to a crime wave, including the Contra Costa Times editorial staff. Today they are encouraged by the numbers and are urging the Legislature to re-fund Prop. 36 before it expires this year. The Good News Network agrees with their reasoning: |
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Read more... [Drug Treatment Instead of Prison Yields Encouraging Results in CA]
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