No Sandcastles! It's the Law

No Public Kissing, No Reading, a curfew at night. Sounds more like Nazi Germany in the 30's and 40's than Italy in 2008."ROME (Reuters) - When in Capri, don't wander off the beach in a bikini. If you go to the sea...

Ethanol Industry: Jobs Are Better Than Food?

These guys are pretty adamant that ethanol is great for the country. I'd appreciate your input:"The ethanol industry seems to be on the warpath against bad press (maybe that’s just my impression), which it’s...

Canada: Going Blue-Has Prof's Seeing Red

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorUniversity Students looking at getting into the Halls of Political Power join Fraternities, The Conservative Club  and it's Blue Banner of Tory Conservativism,...

Howard joins US in Iran warning (War Criminals)

War Criminals......"The United States left open the possibility of a military strike against Iran today as Australia warned of the "nightmare scenario'' of Iran becoming emboldened by any coalition defeat in...

Would Defeat in Iraq Be So Bad?

"After Vietnam, the dominoes did not fall. What that tells us about this war. To me, the relentless mud slide of insurgency and civil war in Iraq is leading to unacceptable strategic disaster for the U.S. There appear to be no viable paths to follow in order to avoid it....

Five More Money Mistakes to Avoid

"This seems especially alluring to men, who use the equity as an escape hatch. They feel emboldened to quit their jobs and not work. Or quit their jobs and start their own business. Or keep their jobs and use the home equity to buy that $60,000 sports car they "deserve" for...

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