Federal Judge Rules Against Cosmetic Surgery Firm, Dismisses Trademark Claim Against Consumer Web Site
May 6, 2008
A company that markets cosmetic surgery through TV infomercials cannot use trademark law to squelch criticism on the Internet of its procedures, a federal judge in Michigan ruled Friday, dismissing the company’s lawsuit against InfomercialScams.com. Read more
NATO: Alliance Chief Calls Missile Defense A Key Element For Security
May 6, 2008
NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer says missile-defense shields are a key element for trans-Atlantic security. De Hoop Scheffer made his comments in Prague as the keynote speaker at an international conference on missile defense, as the Czech and U.S. governments look forward to signing a deal soon to station a related U.S. radar base on Czech soil. Read more
Jennifer Lopez Pitches New TV Series - Kylie Minogue to Tour Europe
May 6, 2008
Jennifer Lopez is in talks with the TLC cable channel to create a new series. Lopez’s manager, Simon Fields, says, contrary to some reports, the shows will not feature her children and family life. “It’s a show that will track the creation, production and eventual launch of a new fragrance,” he says. The series is expected to air later this year. Read more
Zimbabwe Refuses to Accept Opposition Preconditions on Election Run-off
May 6, 2008
The government of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says it will not bow to opposition pressure for independent verification of the disputed election results and pledged to go ahead with a controversial presidential election second round. Read more
Asian American Pop Star Chelsea E. Slated to Release Full Length Album, “Greenlight Girl”
May 6, 2008
Asian American pop artist Chelsea E. is slated to officially release her full-length album “Greenlight Girl” on June 24, 2008. Compared to the likes of Natasha Bedingfield, Nelly Furtado, Fergie, and Pink, Chelsea has combined an infectious blend of pop, acoustic, and urban sounds to create an album that showcases her undeniable talent. Read more
Iran: Tehran Set To Reject Nuclear Incentives Offer By World Powers
May 6, 2008
Iran looks set to reject a new offer by the international community to give up some nuclear activities in exchange for unspecified incentives. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband appeared cautiously optimistic last week when he emerged from the talks in London with his counterparts from the United States, Russia, China, France, and Germany. Read more
