Post Archives tagged ‘controversy’
Titanic Controversy Set Aside for New Expedition
The Titanic has long been the subject of controversy. From the myriad of mistakes and circumstances that tragically came together April 14, 1912 to the inadequate loading of lifeboats in the very early morning hours of April 15, 1912. From the different hearings and results into the disaster to speculation as to how and why the ‘unsinkable’ ship sank. And there has been more since … Continue reading the story "Titanic Controversy Set Aside for New Expedition"
Where’s the Justice with Concurrent Prison Sentences?
I’m no expert on criminology, or the justice and prison systems, so maybe there’s something I’m missing, there probably is, or at least I hope there is. But I do not understand the logic of concurrent sentences. Every time I read or hear about another judge handing out sentences for multiple … Continue reading the story "Where’s the Justice with Concurrent Prison Sentences?"Big Tobacco Happy – Racketeers But Pay No Money
This week, two appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court involving tobacco companies have been denied to be heard. One decision favoured Big Tobacco, the other did not. But both had to do with a 2006 U.S. District Court ruling by Judge Gladys Kessler. In her landmark 1,683 page ruling found nine … Continue reading the story "Big Tobacco Happy – Racketeers But Pay No Money"More Information on Animal Testing by Tobacco Companies
A recent comment to my post “Tobacco Companies Still Testing on Dogs” asked for more evidence that animal testing was still going on, how he hoped it would have stopped by now. I thought this was a good opportunity to share what I’ve found beyond what I’ve already posted. The impetus for that original post was actually an article I was sent that … Continue reading the story "More Information on Animal Testing by Tobacco Companies"
Tobacco Companies Still Testing on Dogs
I mentioned last week that I was going to be writing about some really horrific animal testing that was begin done by tobacco companies. Well, here it is. Horrible as it is to think about, I couldn’t let anymore time pass before writing about, and sharing this information.
Vivisection can be a … Continue reading the story "Tobacco Companies Still Testing on Dogs"TV Ad Campaign Deemed Too Suggestive
Ah the invincibility of youth, or at least the perceived invincibility. And the incredulity of decision makers, advertisers and government officials in this case. But that feeling of being invincible, that sense of immortality that can come with youth, was reaffirmed in drinking and driving surveys of “young men [which] found they didn't fear dying in impaired crashes but feared getting caught drinking and driving.” … Continue reading the story "TV Ad Campaign Deemed Too Suggestive"
Different Treatment for End of Lost and Law & Order
As the 2009-2010 television season winds down, a number of shows have aired their last new episodes. Cancelled. Two notable shows in particular come to my mind. Lost
and Law & OrderCash Register Receipts Coated with BPA
Sometimes I think the happiest existence would be in some tiny out of the way place, cut-off from modern civilization. Living off the land, oblivious to what’s going on in the outside world. Then I think about all I would miss, including all the amazing things that have been dreamt up and created by clever people. The problem is that some of those things end … Continue reading the story "Cash Register Receipts Coated with BPA"
No Justice for Cancelled Law & Order
On Friday, NBC announced it was cancelling Law & Order, the original version that started it all. While perhaps not of earth shattering importance in the grand scheme of things, I have watched the show faithfully ever … Continue reading the story "No Justice for Cancelled Law & Order"Head-Scratcher of a Seal Ad Campaign
Interesting how sometimes things backfire, garnering the opposite reaction to what was intended. It appears that may have happened to the “Canadian Seal Marketing Group [that] works with the Fur Council of Canada (FCC), the non-profit federation for fur trade members that includes processors, designers, auction … Continue reading the story "Head-Scratcher of a Seal Ad Campaign"