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Canada's thought police

Wolfie2007 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:48:03 EDT

Mark Steyn, my friend, colleague and arguably the most talented political writer working today, is on trial for thought crimes.

Channel: Politics Tags: hatecrimes guiltywithoutproof nodefense

Singles With Kids. Dating--Easy As Brady Bunch? Not So Much...

lenseview — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:39:32 EDT

Smart, personal take on dating (& relationships) when you've got kids and the other half also has kids. Not exactly Brady Bunch heaven. Author relates challenges & rewards. Interesting, entertaining, amusing.

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: dating singles dating with kids divorce parenting

McCain sneaks up on Obama in money race

Nixie — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:32:09 EDT

John McCain raised almost as much money as Barack Obama in May, placing him virtually on the same financial footing as his Democratic rival Ã¢ï¿½;ï¿½" a level of parity that would have been unimaginable just a few months ago.

Channel: Politics Tags: Fundraising Financial Contributions Money Spending Finances

Elephants on the Auction Block

hurr1 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:55:09 EDT

The rising demand for ivory products by China and its trading partners is fueling an increase in elephant poaching in Central Africa. And despite its considerable efforts, China has been unable to control the illegal trade of ivory across its borders and within its country. More ivory on the market, legal or not, will...

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: elephants elephant poaching killing elephants conservation ivory

McCain Scores With Offshore Drilling Proposal

AlphaGnosis — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:23:14 EDT

John McCain has drawn first blood in the political debate following Barack Obama's victory in the primaries. His call yesterday for offshore oil drilling - and Bush's decision to press the issue in Congress - puts the Democrats in the position of advocating the wear-your-sweater policies that made Jimmy Carter unpopular.

Channel: Politics Tags: McCain Scores offshore drilling proposal draws first blood

Top 10 Bizarre Facts About BMW Gina You Didn't Know

JessicaLaurie — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:25:23 EDT

Just a few weeks ago the leading German car manufacturer introduced its M1 Homage Concept and now BMW presents GINA - a futuristic shape shifting concept car made of cloth. This aggressive-looking skinned beast is an inspiring example of how future vehicles may look like. Here are top 10 bizarre facts about the coolest car you have ever seen.

Channel: Autos Tags: autos auto car cars bmw bmw gina concept

The Worst Movie Ideas to Ever Get Funding

nightcrawlerX — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:31:24 EDT

Quick list of films that don't make sense how/why they were made. Of course, the list is by no means exhaustive, but the following are some definite notables that come to mind.

Channel: Movies Tags: movie ideas worst funding hollywood

Saturdays Metal - Demon Hunter - Fading Away

baddad59 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:50:10 EDT

Good metal for a Saturday,lot of power here.BTW,these guys are a Christian rock band.No i'm not trying to spread anything except good music,but if it is something that appeals to you all the better.I just came across these guys a couple of weeks ago and i like their style.Enjoy.

Channel: Music Tags: Demon hunter metal christian rock

The Mars Ice FAQ: How Do You Know It's Water?

Emmanuel70 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:29:39 EDT

There is a lot of CO2 ice on Mars in the winter. However, Phoenix landed in the Martian arctic during the summer (because the lander is solar powered, the extra summer light is a necessity). In the Martian summer it is much too hot for dry ice to be solid.

Channel: Science Tags: Mars Phoenix Lander Mars Phoenix Lander space space exploration astronomy NASA

Obama Raises $22 Million in May; Clinton in Debt

digitalfever — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:26:06 EDT

Democrat Barack Obama raised $22 million in May for his presidential campaign, his weakest fundraising month this year, and ended the month with $43 million cash on hand, while former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton sank deeper in debt.

Channel: Politics Tags: barack obama hillary clinton presidential campaign US election politics

Italian Spiderman - Episode 2

ind06 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:29:14 EDT

ALRUGO Entertainment joyously presents the SECOND episode of The Italian Spiderman Movie. Take your sad pants off and get that dance hat on as we boogey into the depths of Spider-madness.

Falling Down Laundry Chute Still No. 548,221 Killer In US

ind06 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:55:23 EDT

"It is important to remember that the attitude of 'falling down a laundry chute and breaking my neck will never happen to me or my family' is exactly what puts people at risk for these types of horrible accidents."

Channel: Humor Tags: SATIRE Only You Can Prevent Laundry

President Bush: Democrats keep blocking energy plans

AlphaGnosis — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:27:32 EDT

President Bush is accusing Democrats in Congress of blocking his energy proposals, saying they are partly to blame for high gasoline costs pinching Americans' budgets.

Channel: Politics Tags: President Bush Democrats keep blocking energy plans high gas prices

Protect Boreal Birds

hurr1 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:03:44 EDT

One of the world's largest intact forest ecosystems -- the breeding grounds for many of the world's warblers, ducks and other migratory birds -- Boreal forest is in big trouble. It is a "carbon reservoir," trapping carbon that might otherwise contribute to global warming. Urge the Canadian government to protect this special place....

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: forest ecosystems ecosystems canada boreal forest carbon

House OKs war funds, unemployment benefits

STONERS — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:07:39 EDT

A much-delayed Iraq war funding bill sailed through the House on Thursday, along with a doubling of college aid for returning troops and help for the unemployed and Midwestern flood victims.

Channel: Politics Tags: House OKs War Funds Unemployment Benefits