The shame games
By way of awarding the 2008 Summer Olympic Games to China, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) affirmed that fundamental human rights are subservient to the spectacle of global sport. As you settle into your favorite chair to watch the Summer Games, consider the following profile of China from Amnesty International’s (AI’s) “Report 2008 — State of the World’s Human Rights.” ¯The torture of detainees and prisoners remains prevalent, with millions of people having no access to justice. ¯Death sentences and executions are imposed for 68 offenses, including many nonviolent property crimes. AI estimates that in 2007 at least 470 people were executed and another 1,860 sentenced to death, “although the true figures were believed to be much higher.” ¯The trafficking of women and girls (especially from North Korea) is widespread, and domestic violence — largely ignored by Chinese authorities — is a primary cause of suicide among women in rural areas. ¯According to a report from
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» Full StoryNursing home staff have needs, too
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Dear Ms. Ralph, Ms. Byno and Ms. Holzer,
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Co-terminus town/village isn’t the answer
The honorable members, Village Board, Village of Tupper Lake:
Dear members of the Village Board,
According to New York state law, a village may do the following: consolidate services with a like government, form a city, expa
Not so ‘Quiet Waters’
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