TruemorsPluto: A Celestial Second Opinion
After Pluto got dissed into nonplanethood, lawmakers from Pluto's discoverer's home county are fighting back!"Seven months after a conclave of scientists downgraded the distant heavenly body to a "dwarf planet," a state representative in New Mexico aims to give the snubbed...
created by Jordan Yerman | 2 years ago | updated 10 hrs ago
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Ben Nelson rejects abortion compromise
In an interview today, Senator Ben Nelson told KLIN radio in Lincoln, Nebraska, that he will not vote for the Senate Health Care bill as it now stands. Nelson, a Nebraska Democrat, said in the interview that... 
Voting in Annapolis
It seems that I don't actually live in Annapolis. Not in the political sense, I reside outside of the official boundaries. Click on the map above for a large view or this link here. I lived in Annapolis for a couple of years on Acton Road (Ward 1), but my Harness... 
Early results show Swiss minaret ban “yes” vote
In a surprise result on Sunday, the exit polls show that the Swiss will vote in favor of a ban on construction of minarets. The Muslim population has reached 4.5% of the population and the Swiss are worried about... 
created by Patricia Turo | 2 wks ago | updated 2 wks ago
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After Maastricht now Lisbon, the future of the EU is at stake
By, Uwe Paschen.The E.U. and its future. I have always been a strong supporter of the EU and even of a European Central Government, however lately I started having my doubt about the whole matter and mainly... 
Nassau County Election 09: Suozzi, Mangano Separated By 237 Votes
Two candidates in the Nassau County of New York state -- Democrat Thomas Suozzi and Republican Edward Mangano will have to wait until all the absentee, affidavit and emergency ballots are counted to call the winner in the Nassau County Executive race. Right now, Suozzi is in... 
Apology to the Little Old Ladies of Wright County Minnesota
" As you recall, over a series of several articles in the past few months, I attempted to get property tax and budget information from my County of residence, Wright County in the State of Minnesota. I was motivated to research and analyze this information due to... 
NZ parents vote to smack their kids
" A referendum on the smacking of children has just been held in New Zealand and 88 per cent of Kiwis who took part voted to re-legalize it. Two years ago the Labor Government made it illegal for parents to smack... 
Afghanistan Election: Taliban Threaten to Mutilate Voters
Thursday's presidential election in Afghanistan is likely to yield a low voter turnout, as Taliban has threatened to cut off the fingers, noses and ears of anyone who dares to enter a polling station. The Taliban are particularly strong in the Pashtun-areas of Afghanistan,...
Wright County MN Massive Financial Cover up Continues 2
" When I first started investigating this issue, I had no idea how difficult it would be. This has taken an enormous amount of time and patience. You would not know this was America. Was all the information we learned in High School Civics about "Public Servants", "Open...
created by CynicalPatriot | 18 wks ago | updated 18 wks ago
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Iraq Kurds Vote for Regional Leaders.
Kurdistan is not perfect but it is the least violent area of Iraq.Many Kurds would like to have a fully independent nation but that is unlikely unless Iraq's government falls apart. For now Kurds mostly run... 
TEA Party! Wright County MN - Massive County Financial Cover up?
"TO CUT TO THE CHASE, THE POINT OF THIS STORY IS THAT YOU NEED TO WRITE YOUR COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS AND ASK THEM ABOUT PAYROLL AND BENEFITS INFORMATION FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. They apparently have something to... 542 views | 3 recommendations | 2 comments
