Brandon at Sirius has done up a little introduction to Sikhism. I was glad to read it and learn a bit about my neighbors. Here in Abbotsford, Sikhs are the second largest part of the population after the Christians (according to the Wikkipedia). The division is about 61% to 13%. That doesn't sound like a lot, but plenty of the farms here are run by Sikhs and there is a large temple in the downtown as well. The Wikkipedia also says it is the oldest Sikh temple in North America.
Makes room for CanWest to join the majors
Kudos to CanWest for calling a terrorist a terrorist . Many, including The Last Amazon , will be happy to hear it. Reuters is among the worst of the major western news services, where I would also place the BBC and the CBC.
Unsurprisingly, Reuters is not happy about the changes CanWest made to Reuters wire stories:
Our editorial policy is that we don't use emotive words when labeling someone," said David A. Schlesinger, Reuters' global managing editor. "Any paper can change copy and do whatever they want. But if a paper wants to change our copy that way, we would be more comfortable if they remove the byline." Mr. Schlesinger said he was concerned that changes like those made at CanWest could lead to "confusion" about what Reuters is reporting and possibly endanger its reporters in volatile areas or situations. "My goal is to protect
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