Christmas? No, Oxford Dumps Traditional Themes in Favour of WinterLight Festival 'There will be something missing from Oxford's Christmas lights display this year - any mention of Christmas. Traditional themes are also being dumped in favour of a 25-metre high mobile of lanterns in the shape of the solar system. Organisers say the new two-month WinterLight festival will include events marking the Hindu Diwali and Jewish Hannukah festivals as well as Christmas. It also coincides with the start of International Year of Astronomy 2009.' Pensioners Told Tea-time Chats In The Park Are 'Anti-social' - And Unless They Talk Quietly Their Benches Will Be Removed 'It's a simple pleasure that brings a little extra joy to these pensioner's lives. Once a day the seven friends meet up for a cup of tea and a chat on the benches outside the sheltered accommodation where they live. But their get-togethers could soon be banned - because of claims they are an anti-social nuisance.' The US Crisis Of Judicial Corruption 'In the headlines are the appalling news stories of Americans carrying out murderous attacks on judges and their families. In a matter of days, one judge was shot and killed in his own courtroom, while another judge had family members brutally murdered in their home. Judge Seeks Disclosure Of Wiretap Memos 'The Justice Department has been ordered to hand over all memos pertaining to the legalization of warrantless spying on US citizens. Federal District Judge Henry Kennedy Jr. signed the order on Friday in response to lawsuits filed by civil liberties groups since US President George W. Bush authorized the conduct of wiretapping by the National Security Agency in the wake of the September 11 attacks.' Waiting For A Child To Die 'I had the pleasure of meeting Gianna Jessen earlier this year at "Walk for Life San Francisco." Gianna's vibrant energetic personality is therapeutic. Engaging her in conversation is a sure cure for anyone struggling with personal demons of fear and insecurity! Gianna is a sure and certain candidate for receiving the 'against all odds' award. Challenges are not new to Gianna. She was scheduled for a saline solution abortion while she was in her third trimester in her mother's womb. After being burned alive for approximately 18 hours, she survived! Her mother gave her up for adoption and the saline solution caused her to develop cerebral palsy. Challenged by death, desertion, and disease, she prevailed and is one of the most sought after anointed gospel vocalists of our time.'Monday, 03 November 2008 Monday, 03 November 2008
These news stories are, however, related to another news story, which is the most taboo subject of the American media - the expanding crisis of corruption among American judges and lawyers. At question is whether the deepening despair of Americans about their own legal system, is fueling some of these violent attacks on judges.'Monday, 03 November 2008 Sunday, 02 November 2008
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