Ultimatum issued over Clayoquot Sound

The media is now reporting every other day on this issue.  August 2nd in Tofino is the first demonstration planned.  I still cannot believe we are in 2008 and still dealing with these issues.  Sad...

Enviros Lay Down Hesquiat Ultimatum

Remember Clayoquot Sound?  British Columbia Vancouver Island?  Whatever side you were on get ready.Who would have ever thought this could be re-visited.  The Clayoquot Sound area is a UN...

Faces of Bali - Serangan Island

"Serangan island, a 73-hectare island located just 250 metres off the southeast coast of Bali, is the resident of Sakenan temple–one of the most visited temple for religious purpose on the southern part,...

Sulu negotiators in Drilon kidnapping face raps

"MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE 3) Kidnap for ransom charges will be filed against a town mayor in Sulu and his son who negotiated for the release of a television news team over circumstantial evidence that the two had connived with the Abu Sayyaf group, police officials said...

cold fusion, quantum physics, foosball

"Energy scams have been around as long as I can remember, some promising to deliver a simple increase in fuel economy, others more elaborate and outlandish. And every few years or so, a new inventor will unveil...

Iran Closes Semi-Official News Agency for Alleged False Report

Another Iranian crackdown on news. The government says that Fars was guilty of "disturbing public opinion"."Oran's state news agency IRNA says authorities have ordered the temporary closure of a semi-official news agency, Fars, for false reporting and disturbing public...

Multiculturalism: Canada's biggest mistake

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorIt's nice to know I am not the only one who sees through the destructive folly of Multiculturalism.I have also stated Canada for Canadians, where all are equal. ...

Is Lawrence Lessig running for Congress?

I've met Lessig a few times.  He'd have my vote."I recently wrote a post praising Lawrence Lessig, and it looks as though he is taking the idea of running for Congress very seriously. He took a courtly,...

Fake bomb fizzles fundraiser at Royal Ontario Museum

One of the few times a counterfeit is better than the real thing."An elaborate bomb hoax forced the cancellation of a $600-a-plate black-tie fundraiser at the Royal Ontario Museum Wednesday night. A suspicious...

Wal-Mart "forcing" suppliers to go green....

Wal-Mart is certainly in a position to demand Green products from their suppliers, they have the muscle.  Does it help our society's consumption problem?  No.  How "green" and "sustainable" can society be if we continue to believe in a business/lifestyle that...

Kate McCann shows the strain as Portuguese police bid to 'crack' her

The travails of the McCann family proceed forward, as it has been revealed that the unidentified item sought by Portuguese authorities is Kate McCann's diary.The prosecutors are following the legal protocol since...

Fake Chinese Communist official arrested: US$2.6M in payoffs

I guess the Chinese Government doesn't like Competition in what seems to be only the Chinese Government has a right to extort bribes from it's...

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...

Big Brother's fashion victims

For you Big Brother freaks...."Liz Jones gives her verdict on Big Brother's fashion victims By LIZ JONES - More by this author » Last updated at 13:21pm on 4th June 2007 Comments Comments (10) Liz Jones Badly-fitting dresses, tarty skirts and trend overload: our style guru...

Iran Accuses US of Spying

In the run-up towards talks on Iraq, the rhetoric from Tehran has heated up. White House deputy press secretary sidestepped the question, though ABC News had posted a corroborating story. "Iran said Saturday it has uncovered spy rings organized by the United States and its...

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