Are BC's cities and towns turning into little fiefdoms?

Who is running our cities in BC? And what can citizens do when  governance of them seem to be spinning out of control? Do you think our un-elected city management staff have too much power, and along with our elected officials, tend to abuse the power of public office...

Nanocoating to Protect Beehives

" " The problem? Bee colonies are dying, and have been decimated by 30 - 40 % since 2006 by what is called 'colony collapse disorder', threatening crops both in the United States and around the world. Industrial Nanotech, Inc. announced the launch of new patented...

G.O.P. Facing Tougher Battle for Congress

"WASHINGTON — The economic upheaval is threatening to topple Republican Congressional candidates, putting more Senate and House seats within Democratic reach less than a month before the elections, lawmakers and...

Number of millionaires rises to 1.23 lakh in India

" NEW DELHI: With economy growing in a rapid pace and stock markets rising sharply in 2007, India saw the fastest growth in the number of high networth individuals (HNI) worldwide and their combined wealth...

Most firms pay no income taxes - Congress

Study finds that the majority of domestic and foreign corporations in the United States avoid paying federal income taxes."NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Nearly two-thirds of U.S. companies and 68% of foreign corporations do not pay federal income taxes, according to a...

Collision Course: Apple Mobileme vs Microsoft Live Mesh

" 36 views Jul 9, 2008 Collision Course: Apple Mobileme vs Microsoft Live Mesh Microsoft and Apple have been fighting each other for the public perception in the Innovation Space, Apple has been in the front, putting together ideas and services faster...

Liverpool target Spain star Villa

"Liverpool target Spain star Villa Villa missed out on the Euro 2008 final through injury ...

If America Is an Empire, then Why Is Gas So Expensive?

"If America Is an Empire, then Why Is Gas So Expensive? Imperial considerations. By Thomas F. Madden America has become an empire. Everyone says so. This is a surprise to most Americans, since few imagined that they were building such a thing. But, as historians such as...

The answer's obvious: cut taxes and spending

A realistic (abridged version) insight of how the British public views the UK Government surprisingly written by Rt Hon Dr Denis MacShane the Labour MP for Rotherham...."Politics is about both measures and men....

Toxic air fears after Oklahoma twister

The Environmental Protection Agency is checking for high levels of lead in the air after a twister swept through Picher, Oklahoma.  Picher was formally a center of zinc and lead mining, and noted as one of...

Mississippi River flood warning back on again

UPDATE: Mississppi expected to crest Tuesday at at least 17 feet. Locals are monitoring the situation with mixed feelings. See Times-Picayune for updates and blog reactions."by Mark Schleifstein, The...

US mortgage crisis may cost $945 billion worldwide: IMF

It looks like Nouriel Roubindi was right about 1 billion being the new size 6."WASHINGTON (AFP) - The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday the worldwide losses stemming from the US subprime mortgage crisis...

A Brief Introduction to Leather Lingerie

"Leather Lingerie is an erotic and sensual way to implement role playing and more sexual excitement into your lifestyle. The feel of leather on bare skin is an experience that can bring unending pleasure and fantasy all by itself. For some individuals, just the distinct smell...

Open Skies agreement begins

"Cheaper air tickets and more airline choice could be on the horizon as the Open Skies pact between the EU and the US comes into effect today.After more than four years of often tense negotiations, hopes are high that the new open skies agreement will usher in a new...

Motorola Not Ebony And Ivory (Harmony) :: Symblogogy

"Motorola Solutions Fit Every Segment - Image Credit: Motorola.com Motorola Not Ebony And Ivory (Harmony) Enterprise mobility, and the solutions they provide are not necessarily compatible across the need level...
 

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