Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told reporters that they will be eliminating the border between Russia and South Ossetia, after Russia recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. "The border between Russia and South Ossetia may cease to exist, according...
Ahhh yes, the summer silly season is upon us. It's that time of year when editors look around for strange, different stories to break the summer doldrums in many areas. So, today's offering is a former NASA...
From Steve Benen's site, a nice little piece about McCain's recurring references to "Czechoslovakia". I wonder if this can go under "why it is important for a world leader to be able to use the internet". It does come in awfully handy when checking up on world geography, but...
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OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorHey, welcome to the Club, none of us want to get old, but you know, if appearances are all that matters, Gays certainly don't have a monopoly on shallowness. They say...
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The craze for Titanic still remains quite high even after long time. The memorila also fetches a good price as is evident from the sale of this life jacket. "A life jacket from the doomed transatlantic cruise...
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The Anglican (Episcopal) church is being torn apart by the issue of gay marriage and gay priests. Now conservative memebrs of the church are forming a new organisation which is hoping to prevent a split in the church."A new organisation for traditionalists wishing to remain...
Cutting edge thinking on harnessing the enzyme activity of bacteria to power appliances such as laptops. Some might begin to worry about the 'design' element when applied to bacteria or other living matter and the...
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OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA Canadian who takes exception to Canada's Free Speech, certainly has not witnessed the horrors of repressed speech as the world is full of detractors to free...
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Life is becoming very complicated here in Ireland.The WTO trade deal discussions are not supposed to be linked the the Lisbon Treaty (a very hot topic here in Ireland) but unfortunately for the "Yes" camp many people see a very direct link and noe there is a very strong...
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorIn what can only be a Pandering for Female Voters in preparation for the next Federal election, Wafflemiester Stephane Dion, Liberal Opposition Leader vows to set up a...
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OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorIt is certainly distressing to find out financial misappropriations of Casino Funds by Chiefs of First Nations Casinos. Who would have imagined First Nations...
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Four artists have been nominated for this year's Turner Prize, with film and sculpture dominating the nominees. "Artist Mark Leckey has been included for his solo exhibition Industrial Light & Magic, which...
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There is a new star in the sky – and it’s located in the Big Dipper! The new star is a white dwarf star that was discovered at the McDonald Observatory at the University of Texas in Austin."May 2, 2008...
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OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorNow this is not an April Fools Joke, this is a verifiable fact.A Fact based on numerous studies reported in the media over the decade pretty much shows conflicting...
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