Friday 27 July 2012

Olympics over for drink-and-drive South Korean sailing coach


Coach Lee Jae-cheol has been sent back home by the South Korean Sailing Federation after he was stopped by U.K. police for drunk driving.
Lee apparently attended a banquet hosted by the major of the English coastal resort of Weymouth, where the Olympic sailing events will be hosted.... read more.

Mass arrests — 'Critical Mass' cycle ride during Olympics opening


London police have made arrests and used pepper spray against the “Critical Mass” cycle ride, as the British capital kicks off the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Games.
Critical Mass ride regularly in London, and they decided to continue to do so, despite the opening of the London Olympics this evening.... read more.

3 major endorsements for 'Yes on 37' Right to Know GMO Campaign



The California "Yes on 37" Right to Know campaign received three major endorsements yesterday, including the California Labor Federation and two high ranking leaders in the U.S. Senate.
Digital Journal reported on July 25 on the "Yes to 37" Right to Know campaign, formed to organize one million more voters for Prop 37 in the November ballots.... read more.

Ecuador: Glimmer of hope for Julian Assange and political asylum


Julian Assange has been taking refuge in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London for over a month. Now there is a glimmer of hope that he may receive political asylum in Ecuador.
Officials at the Ecuadorian Embassy have told Swedish authorities that they are welcome to come over to London to question the whistleblower over sex crime allegations. It is hoped that if they do come to London, the matter can be cleared up and refuted... read more and watch video.

Bhopal Special Olympics: An insight into why the event was held



On July 26, Bhopal held the Bhopal Special Olympics, in protest against Dow Chemical's sponsorship of the London Olympics 2012. Meet a few of the participants and learn more about the event.
Digital Journal reported on the Bhopal Special Olympics held on July 26, where 80 children, disabled due to the Bhopal disaster, participated in their own, very special, sporting event.

Learn more about why the event was held, hear about some of the participants and sign a petition to help the people of Bhopal.   Read more.