Obama and the Revenge of Democracy

"by Mosharraf Zaidi Perception is reality. So while there is an almighty chorus of those that are warning the people of the world to be cautious and not invest so emphatically in the hope that the US election result has inspired, it is important to listen not only to our...

Palin breaks with McCain on gay marriage amendment

"NEW YORK – Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin says she supports a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, a break with John McCain who has said he believes states should be left to define what marriage is. In an interview with Christian Broadcasting...

Texans endure sleepless night as Ike roars ashore

"A massive Hurricane Ike menaced the darkened Texas coast early Saturday, ensuring a sleepless night for thousands who huddled and waited to find out if a gamble to face the storm head-on could cost them their lives.Before the eye even crossed land, the first bands were...

Sarah Palin: "A cookie-cutter Republican"?

Republican Senator John McCain's vice-presidential nominee, Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin, has definitely set the stage for a battle between the Republican and Democratic parties to secure the women's vote that...

U.S. ship heads for Arctic to define territory (Oil territory that is...... ....

With weighted Flag in hand I claim this underwater area for the U.S.A.........*splash*, glurp..glurp...g.l..u...r....p Underneath the ice, the Arctic Circle may contain as much as a fifth of the world's...

NASA used cadavers in tests to develop landing systems

"NASA used cadavers in Orion landing tests By MARK CARREAU Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle TOOLS Email Get section feed Print Recommend Comments (44) Yahoo! Buzz ...

California will begin first gay marriages today

California will begin marrying gay and lesbian couples this afternoon.  The new marriage licenses will list Party A and Party B, as opposed to bride and groom. "California begins marrying gay and lesbian...

Measure to bar gay marriage qualifies for California ballot

With this issue on the November ballot, California could be in play for Republicans this year. A gay marriage ban referendum would drive religious conservatives to the polls, increasing turnout for McCain, who would be unlikely to motivate them to go to the polls...

Chickens And Pigs Help Define Two Things We Need For Success

"This article is about involvement and commitment, two of thethings we need to be successful. This applies to our jobs orbusinesses, relationships, and even our recreational pursuits.Any type of success, whether it is personal, professional,academic, or athletic, will usually...

World's first pregnant man mows his lawn just weeks before giving birth

"Keeping the lawn in tip-top shape is a matter of pride for many men and bearded transsexual Thomas Beatie is no different - despite being seven months' pregnant.Sporting a T-shirt with the logo of his company...

New Weapon Against Crime in the South

"New Weapon Against Crime in the SouthCrime in the South's fast-growing cities has a negative affect on economic development and social and community harmony. In Africa, with one fifth of the world's population,...

Plan to end headscarf ban in Turkey slammed

"One of Turkey's top prosecutors has raised stiff objections to lifting a ban on the Islamic headscarf in universities. This slam to the plan is the latest statement in a simmering debate on a government plan to abolish the restriction. 'To place the use of an article of...

Huckabee: No Economic Conservative

" You've seen the ads, you've heard the mantra. You know, in your heart, and without a doubt that Mike Huckabee is not an economic conservative. At least, not in the way CfG's Pat Toomey and Dick Armey want to define economic conservatism. And apparently, to hear Quinn...

Immigration: The Herouxville code

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorGranted, as the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms spells out what is expected of newcomers to this country, Herouxville feels the Canadian Government has not gone...

Canada: Let killer face music in U.S.

One Canadian sitting in a Montana jail shocked by Canada's decision not to interfere with Montana's desire to put out his lights.  "Permanently"!  "What on Earth is all the fuss about? Here we have one...

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