ARRGHHH MATEY!! Tall ships blasts into BC's Victoria waters

British Columbia's Victoria Harbour was plundered by Tall Ships looking for riches and saucy wenches for their piratey crew.  Argh a Good time to be had by All, that to be sure of!  What a glorious...

New Bird Species Discovered

"The announcement of the discovery of a new bird comes with a twist: It’s a white-eye, but its eye isn’t white. Still, what this new bird lacks in literal qualities it makes up for as one of the surprises that...

Broadband improvements to be explored

"A new advisory group has been set up to look at how Ireland's broadband infrastructure can be improved in the coming years. The International Advisory Forum on Next Generation Broadband Networks will look at how Ireland can get faster broadband speeds at lower costs. The...

Oaxaca Reporters Tell of Life in the Trenches

‘Alternative media’ in Oaxaca, Mexico, means graffiti, not the internet. Nancy Davies comments on the latest meeting of Oaxacan journalists this weekend on NarcoNews.com. Many issues were discussed, including the lack of unity amongst journalists and the increasing...

Kid Nation - When Growing Up Is Hard - Party Nation :: MAXINE

Episode #103 - A Synopsis "Ok! Now get this … the “Pioneers” are given a journal that was left behind from the original town fathers back in 1885 … right. One of its primary suggestions is to have the...

NIxon Just Wanted to Be Loved

Richard Nixon really understood the concept of branding a presidency, but he was never quite able to bring that idea into practice. Instead, he'd just grumble into his dictabelt whilst wondering why the nation...

Consumerism Meets Up With A 2D (QR Code) World [video link]

Mickey D's Inventive Use Of 2D QR Codes "At Symblogogy, we have explored the use of symbologies and cellphone camera technology working together in harmony. Here is a unique consumer information application which...

Debating the Desire for a Diamond

"What does it say about you if you want one, or if you don't? Here are two points of view. Why do women want a diamond in the first place? Amidst the whole debate over the ethics of the global diamond trade that is explored in the new Leonardo DiCaprio film Blood Diamond,...

Discover the Lighter Side of the Internet

"You’d be surprised at how much comedy and insight is expressed on the Net. I’ve been exploring what’s out there and I just can’t stop laughing. Laughter of course is the ultimate medicine and some believe it to be the highest form of life. My only warning...

Weather and joint pain: Any connection?

"Many studies have explored the relationship between joint pain and weather changes, such as barometric pressure, temperature and humidity. Although both anecdotal and scientific evidence suggest that a connection exists, it has not been proven. Your joints are lined with a...

Topless Sunbathers Can Be Seen on Google Earth

" When most people use virtual globe Google Earth, they look up such sights as Sydney Opera House, Big Ben or even their own homes. But two of the computer program’s users got an extra surprise when they...

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