Ron Paul Fears Staged Iran Pretext Could Bring National Draft

"Congressman Ron Paul fears that a staged incident exploited as a pretext to attack Iran may be the precursor to a national draft, as he responded to Sy Hersh’s astounding report that Dick Cheney proposed faking a Gulf of Tonkin style incident by killing Americans in the...

The beluga whale that blows bubbles and juggles

"Like children blowing little bubbles through rings, these beluga whales are astounding onlookers by learning to blow bubbles of air underwater. The whales have delighted thousands of visitors since being taught...

Ailing Paul Newman Turns Over $120M to Charity

"Star Paul Newman has quietly turned over the entire value of his ownership in Newman’s Own — the company that makes salad dressing and cookies — to charity.Completed over a two-year period in 2005 and 2006, the amount of his donations to Newman’s Own Foundation Inc....

Metal Storm: Australian Robo-Weaponry

An Australian weapons firm has developed a new piece of combat mecha, in the shadow of a major malfunction by a similar gun-bot."Brisbane, Australia-based Metal Storm has delivered a four-barrel weapon to the...

Analyst: Al-Qaeda Videotapes Digitally Doctored

"Analyst: Al-Qaeda Videotapes Digitally Doctored IntelCenter and As-Sahab logos added at same time, indicating Pentagon linked "middleman" is directly releasing Al-Qaeda videos Prison Planet | August 2, 2007 Paul...

Africa Bloggers and TED Global-Keeping It Real!

"There is so much inspiration that I am getting from TED Global right now. And although I wasn’t there to experience the event first hand from what I have read it has been nothing short of astounding. You know what, can I keep it real with you? Well, I’ll assume that...

Linspire’s Founder responds to Steve Jobs’ call for DRM-free music

"First let me say that your iTunes/iPod success is unprecedented and awe inspiring to me. Your impact on digital music is astounding. I read your open letter to the music industry and wanted to respond. It’s...

The Vatican - The State of Rogues?

"The top crime neighborhood in the world isn't in Sao Paulo or Lagos. It's not the Bronx in New York, or even Wedding in Berlin. It's the small city ruled by Pope Benedict XVI, which apparently sees more criminal cases per capita than any other part of the world. The...

Is the Vatican Crime Central?

"Is the Vatican a Rogue State? The top crime neighborhood in the world isn't in Sao Paulo or Lagos. It's not the Bronx in New York, or even Wedding in Berlin. It's the small city ruled by Pope Benedict XVI, which apparently sees more criminal cases per capita than any other...

Token Booth Closings Start in April

The first nine of the 164 token booths scheduled for closing will be shut down in April. The Daily News says the first retired booths will include ones in Union Square and Penn Station, and then the remaining booths will close weekly until October. Then, 600 of the clerks...

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