POLITICS: U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Web Services

WASHINGTON, Mar 9 (IPS) - After U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's January address on the role of internet freedom in U.S. foreign policy, the Barack Obama administration appears to be taking the first steps to introduce specific legislation and policies to exploit the role of the internet in opening up those countries ruled by oppressive or authoritarian governments.

Massa denies sexual-harassment allegations

A day after resigning his seat in the face of a House ethics investigation, former Rep. Eric Massa took to the airwaves Tuesday to deny that he had ever touched a male office staffer in a sexual manner.

NYPD: Rooftop body casts are art, not jumpers

The New York Police Department wants the public to know that the figures soon to be gazing down from buildings near a midtown park are an artist's body casts - not residents in distress.

Toyota could take $3 billion hit if lawsuits succeed

Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action...

Trucker tells Michigan jury he killed 2 gentlemen

The man who confessed to fatally shooting an abortion protester and a businessman in a small Michigan community told jurors Tuesday he deserves to die for the killings.

First Mondays - Country Music Monday, hosted by the Rotary Club of Giddings, is held on the first Monday of each month at the Giddings Sons of Herman hall on Highway 77 south. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $3.00 per person.

2nd Tuesday of each month - The Yoakum Rotary Club hosts the Country Music USA show. The show is at the Yoakum Community Center. Admission is $4.00 per person. A catered meal is served before the show. For more information go to www.cmusayoakum.org

In order to comply with HB1300 and help parents maintain control over their children's internet experience, we are providing the following links.  None of these will guarantee a safe online experience for your child, but they may help.  Remember, there is no substitute for parental supervision.