Nightowl Newswrap
Sounds even-handed to us. "The UN Human Rights Council has ended a first day of dispute on whether to endorse a report into the Israeli offensive in Gaza last winter. The report by veteran South African judge Richard Goldstone accuses both Israel and Hamas of war crimes. Human rights groups hav ...

Travel News and Stories for 10/15/2009
Below is a list of trip news and stories for 10/15/2009Arizona Wineries Rise Above Desert ClimateIn desert family run wineries vineyards prove to be their own wine charms.http://abcnews.go.comThe Eternal City: 48 Hours in RomeABC News suggests some of the best things to do if you have two days ...

Ralph Teetor for Al Copeland Humanitarian of the Year
(Guest post by Greg Forster)After cautious consideration of various possibilities including:Richard Belanger inventor of the sippy cupReiner Knizia inventor of numerous board gamesEdward Lloyd inventor of modern deal insuranceGene Roddenberry creator of Star TrekCharles V preventor of the Ottom ...

Cruise passengers urged to check insurance through inadequate cover claim
Insurance corporation All Clear has estimated that through 30 per cent of holidaymakers' policies would not be sufficient to cover them if they were taken sick while at sea.