| Why did Labour leaders react differently to donation offer?
ON THE darkest day of a series of dark days, Gordon Brown yesterday struggled to reassert his authority as the shambles at the heart of his government was laid bare. As he admitted secret donations to the Labour Party were illegal and would be returned, the Prime Minister could not stop the impression of a government that had lost control of events. .
Astrological questions
"Please help me to understand this frustrating period of unemployment I�m going through. I was born April 15, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas. I really need a job, and when I apply for the jobs that I would really excel in, I never hear a word back. Will I EVER get another job � especially with the school district my daughter attends? Thank you for any insight you can afford!" I�m sorry. Unemployment is difficult. We lose confidence and begin to doubt ourselves, and the prolonged self-questioning is frustrating. As an Aries, you can validate your efforts in your own eyes, so live in your strengths by focusing on them. With Mars and Mercury in Taurus, you lean toward tried-and-true paths. This also gives you incredible persistence in taking practical steps to achieve your goals, reinforced by transiting Saturn�s trine to your Mars right now.
Government report says ID theft down
A government survey released this week questions the conventional wisdom that identity theft is a growing problem in the U.S. But don't toss out your shredder just yet. Consumer advocates are not convinced the Federal Trade Commission numbers are accurate, though they do agree on a key point highlighted in a footnote of the agency's report: the difficulty in coming up with a reliable assessment of the problem. An estimated 8.3 million Americans over the age of 18 were victims of identity theft in 2005, according to an analysis of a phone survey released Tuesday by the FTC. That represented a decline of about 16 percent from an estimated 9.9 million victims in 2003, when the agency last conducted its survey. While the FTC's identity theft survey is broad, the agency acknowledged in a footnote that its conclusion is not "statistically significant" because the sample size was too small.
It's All About the Sauce
In March, the former Nick Tahou's in Gates officially changed hands. The new owners are still selling their famous dish and now marketing their trademark sauce. They're also sending out some free samples to someone who's already given so much. It's a dish made famous here in Rochester, and at the top of what many customers still call the “Garbage Plate" is a recipe that runs in the Tahou family. "Our customers tell us our hot sauce is the best they ever had," said Steve T. Hots & Potatoes Owner Steve Tahou. “They love our hot sauce," Tahou added. Tahou and his sister Joanne Tahou-Demkou have been serving their hot sauce since 1979. Loyal customers like Tom and Patty Mitchell love it, but not as much as their son does. "That was one of things he missed when he went to Iraq is that he couldn't get garbage plates," said Patty Mitchell of Caledonia.
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Consumers apathetic about online security
Computer users are still demonstrating widespread indifference to measures designed to prevent malware infections. A survey by PC Tools found that 80 per cent of respondents had been hit by an online attack despite claiming a high level of awareness of online security and the requisite security products. Nearly all respondents were aware of the threats posed by social networking sites, spam emails, viruses and spyware, but half admitted that they continue to download and share files regardless. "PC Tools' website visitors are aware and, in most cases, well informed of the risks," said Simon Clausen, chief executive at PC Tools. "But the survey suggests that we can expect a significantly greater problem among the general public who continue to expose themselves to financial loss and identity theft." PC Tools believes that the industry must approach computer security and cyber-crime from an educational perspective, but warned that consumers need to want to be educated.
Oxford divides 'free speech' debate after protesters break in
In a letter to the union's officers and standing committee, Dr Lewis, MP for New Forest East, said he was rescinding his life membership "with great sadness". He wrote: "Nothing which happens in the debate can possibly offset the boost you are giving to a couple of scoundrels who can put up with anything except being ignored." The presence of the pair on the list of speakers prompted a series of high- profile withdrawals from the platform, including Des Browne, the Defence Secretary. Martin McCluskey, president of the Oxford Student Union, said it was "disgraceful" that the pair were being given the same platform as past speakers such as Mother Theresa and the Dalai Lama. But Evan Harris, a Liberal Democrat MP, also billed to speak at the event, said banning Mr Griffin and Mr Irving would risk turning "bigots into martyrs".
Government moves to quash identity theft
OTTAWA — The federal government is expected to introduce new legislation Wednesday that will crack down on identity thieves in an attempt to reduce fraud and related crimes that have exploded in recent years.
The new bill will make changes to the Criminal Code to make it illegal for individuals to collect and hoard other peoples' debit and credit cards, drivers licences and other personal information. Under current law, it's legal for Canadians to possess stacks of passports, credit cards or other information belonging to others, as long as it is not used to commit a crime. Police have long highlighted that gap as a major problem that has prevented them from properly catching identity thieves.
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