Bill proposed to ban bosses from asking for Facebook passwords

There has been much concern about potential employers requesting Facebook passwords from job applicants at interviews. Now gradually bills are being introduced to put an end to this.

Many potential employees have been told they must give up their passwords, or not get the job. Now people in power are saying that this invasion of privacy is just not on.

Maryland was the first state to propose legislation banning employers from making such demands. The bill will prevent managers from snooping on password-protected content, in the case of both job seekers and employees.... read full article.

Saudi man divorces wife live on radio talk show

Seems it is illegal for a woman to travel on her own in Saudi Arabia. When his wife went on a business trip without his consent, her husband divorced her live on the radio.

Saudi Arabia has one of the highest divorce rates in the world. In 2010, over 18,765 divorce cases were recorded. According to a local expert, Awad al-Harbi, this means one divorce occurs every 30 minutes.

The reason for the high number of divorces? In Saudi Arabia it is extremely easy to get a divorce. No long drawn out court cases are required and a husband can divorce his wife on the radio or even by SMS.... read full article.

Gaddafi sponsored Sarkozy’s 2007 presidential bid with 50M euro?

In a report released by Mediapart, they state that French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sponsored by Muammar Gaddafi to the tune of 50 million euros.

The report gives compelling evidence of Gaddafi's involvement in President Nicolas Sarkozy's successful 2007 election campaign.

The Paris-based investigative website has obtained a document signed by a senior official in Libya back in 2006 which states that the Gaddafi regime had "in principle" approved payment of 50 million euros to Sarkozy's presidential campaign, after a meeting with "one of his most trusted political allies." ... read full article.

Sunday travel: Tarifa, Spain — Chill out with cows on the beach

Tarifa is world-famous for its wind-surfing and beaches and is one of the best chill-out locations on the Costa de la Luz. While visiting Tarifa pop down to the dunes of Bolonia.

The small coastal town of Tarifa is located in the Cádiz province of Andalucia. Situated on the Costa de la Luz (coast of light), Tarifa is the southernmost town in the country.

Placed just across the Straits of Gibraltar from Morocco, you get some amazing views of the Moroccan coast.... read full article and view photos.