US spends $7.4M for weapon of mass destrucion- The EMP Generator

If you have ever watched the Sci Fi channel then you know an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can wreak havoc on electronics.  It also might not come as a surprise to hear an EMP is also a byproduct of a nuclear...

America's Mountain High Marathon Hope - Ryan Hall :: MAXINE

" The Big Bear Grizzly front page declaring support to Ryan Hall in his pursuit of Olympic competition. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks (MAXINE) 2008America's Mountain High Marathon Hope - Ryan HallIt was right there in...

EU envoys consider Serbia's bid

UPDATE 11AM: The EU has decided to put off a decision on whether to unfreeze trade benefits for Serbia. For every action there is a reaction, and the EU is looking to quickly demonstrate that they were serious about...

Where the mould grows - Clayoquot Sound First Nations poor housing conditions

This is what the First Nations of Clayoquot Sound are facing, high unemployment, poor housing conditions and little hope.  With logging and mining about to begin, resource extraction is looked to as the ways and...

Constitution on Life Support in Memphis

" Police director sues for critical bloggers' names Site popular with citizens, officers By Amos Maki (Contact), Memphis Commercial AppealTuesday, July 22, 2008 Memphis Police Director Larry Godwin and the city of Memphis have filed a lawsuit to learn who operates a...

Australian Democrats farewell federal parliament

It is a very sad day in Australian politics, as the Democrats are no more! Senators Stott Despoja, Bartlett, Allison and Murray will be sorely missed. I hope they will consider becoming Independents. See more about...

Heavy Rain Brings Flooding to Iowa & Wisconsin

Rain, rain and more rain!  From Iowa up to Wisconsin flash flood warnings are in effect until this afternoon.   "Fayette and Clayton counties in northeastern Iowa have received four to five inches of...

Fat cat survives 19 days with jar stuck on head

Best headline ever.  It would be even funnier if the fat cat in question were a politician, but unfortunately not."BARTLETT, Tenn. - Tabitha Cain has fed a feral cat she calls Wild Oats for several years, but...

Government UN vote exposes racist NT intervention

This article also applies to the United States for actively repressing Aboriginal rights in the U.S. and around the world.  The postion the United States has decided to take is nothing new.  The U.S. still...

Caveat scriptor! Mind how you quote.

Caveat scriptor! Mind how you quote – or misquote -- a person or source. London theater critic Kieron Quirke recently wrote a less than favorable review of a current production: “It is both irresistible and true...

Iraqi Air Force conducts first mission without U.S. help

"CAMP TAJI — The Iraqi Air Force (IAF) recently flew its first mission without the assistance of its American partners. Iraqi pilots flew a mission to survey and monitor the power lines here during a mission...

Music: Romanza For Andrea Bocelli Fans Special Half Offer

From his childhood on the family farm in rural Tuscany to the worldwide stage, Andrea Bocelli has achieved phenomenal success. His singing is only partially the point, and his fame owes much more to the aura of romance and the romantic archetype that's attached to him....

Peter Cook receives a knighthood

Peter Cook has received a knighthood for services to architecture in the Queen’s Birthday Honours announced on Saturday.The Archigram member, academic and designer of the 2012 Olympic Stadium said the award “offers a symbol of hope to the young”.“It gives hope to all...

Vintage Firetruck Back In Service

" May 18, 2007 New York - The East Glenville Fire Department will proudly roll out a piece of the past today. A completely restored 1937 Sanford firetruck will make its public debut at a showing scheduled for 7 p.m. at the firehouse, 433 Saratoga Road (Route 50). The truck,...

Cheney presses Iraqi leaders on security

"Cheney spent most of the day at the U.S. Embassy inside the heavily protected Green Zone in central Baghdad. He was in the building when an explosion rattled windows and prompted officials to move reporters accompanying Cheney to the basement for several minutes. Witnesses...

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