Cowcam: Separating the Cows from the Bull

The article below discusses a sort of turnstile access for watering holes in the Australian bush. Using facial-recognition software, the system would grant entry to a rancher's cows, but deny access to any other...

Federal judge rules flood victims can't sue Corps

"Wednesday January 30, 2008, 3:03 PM, By Susan Finch, Staff writer, Times-Picayune Thousands of homeowners who sued the Army Corps of Engineers over flooding of their property when three New Orleans drainage canal levees failed after Hurricane Katrina are out of luck...

What's the difference between a doodlebug and a dowser?

You'll find the answer to that one and much more in Everyone's Guide to the Oilpatch, by Calgary historian David Finch.  In her review in the Calgary Herald, Ruth Myles gives thumbs up to this book, appreciating the historical information about the energy industry in...

Elaborate Hindu temple opens its door to public

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Contributor BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple will certainly be a sight to behold and a testament to Ancient Indian craftsmenship. Not only will it be the pride and joy of...

Falling TV kills Toronto toddler (Canada.com)

TORONTO -- A three-year-old north-end Toronto girl has died after a 27-inch television fell on her. It happened early Tuesday evening in an 11th floor apartment in the Finch and Bathurst area. -- How can something like this happen?

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