Last Updated Stories in 2008

New data offers first demographic picture of same-sex couples

The Williams Institute for Sexual Orientation Law and Public Policy at UCLA Law analyzed newly released data by the U.S Census Bureau that offers the first demographic picture of same-sex couples. Advancing...

One Year Later: 10 Reasons Not to Elect Barack Obama

Today, I offer a flashback to a post I published one year ago today which offered 10 Reasons Not to Elect Barack Obama president of the United States. Was I right? "1. Obama said he wants to establish a civilian...

Last minute Halloween costume ideas

Halloween arrives all too soon with its promise of an eventful weekend, candy and, of course, last minute costumes. Dressing up has been a vital part of the Halloween tradition, allowing people to be someone else...

NEWSLETTER: Have you seen this ad?

"Dear Danilo,$427 million. That's what the oil and coal industries spent during the first half of 2008 on lobbying and advertising. They're protecting their interests -- and hurting ours. So we've got a new ad that...

Distracted Drivers Kill Thousands Each Year

Drivers who were distracted by electronic devices killed around 5,800 people in the United States during 2008, says U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. The numbers were presented at a two-day Transportation...

Virginia Voters Reject Bill Clinton In Virginia Governor's Race

Click on Photo for a Piece of Family History * Cross-posted at the Francis L. Holland's Diary.Since I learned yesterday that Terry McCauliffe was trounced in his Democratic gubernatorial primary in Virginia, by a large margin, I've been thinking that the biggest...

Illegal sex drug causes brain damage

Power 1 Walnut, an illegal sex enhancement drug has been found to cause severe brain damage in users after Singapore researchers examined eight men. The drug causes lesions and plaque to accumulate in the brain...

Is this the End of Capitalism in Germany?

By, Uwe Paschen. Could this be the beginning of the end for Capitalism?  On Saturday another demonstration took place with an  estimated 100,000 Workers marching through Berlin in protest and anger. Stating on...

U.N. Envoy Robert Fowler is alive.

U.N. Envoy Robert Fowler is alive.  According to outgoing U.N. Council president Jean-Maurice Ripert of France, Fowler would be alive. This adding yet another strange twist in the disappearance of Robert Fowler...

2009 Economic Stimulus Check: Who is Eligible for a Rebate?

The 2008 Stimulus/Rebate program saw stimulus checks of $600 sent out directly to Americans but there will be no second checks to cash in 2009.  The average individual or family will not see a stimulus check...

The Duchy Of Cornwall - UK - The Eden Project Arms Trade Trustees

The Eden Project Arms Trade Trustees: The Eden Project Arms Trade Trustees: Ronald Hampel - BAE Weapons Systems Director 1988-2002. Chairman of Eden Project Trustees. Simon Robertson - Rolls Royce...

Safed Sun Blessing Festival

Normal 0 Sun Blessing Festival will take place in Safed, Israel on Passover Eve, April 8th, 2009. Sun Blessing happens, according to Jewish tradition, once in 28 years, at the time when the sun returns to its...

The best selling phones in 2008

Having Apple’s iPhone as the overall number one selling device for 2008 is symptomatic for the past year, says Ulf Sandberg Managing director at Krusell. It is a device whose users are caring about their precious...

2008 Second-Worst Year for Natural Disasters This Decade

According to the United Nations, the slew of natural disasters around the world made 2008 the second-worst year this decade. Roughly 235,816 people were killed in 321 different disasters with Burma and China...

'Miss India' defends gay sex

One of India's top celebrities and Miss India 2001, Celinia Jaitley gave a big boost to the gay movement in India by launching a Facebook group page to have India's sodomy law repealed. " Organizations - Volunteer...

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