Orbiting satellite to help count California rats

"Orbiting satellite to help count California rats" FRESNO, California (AP) -- Scientists plan to use satellite photos to count Giant Kangaroo Rats, the first-ever monitoring of an endangered species from outer space. ...

Calling B.S. on the Idea of 'Marijuana Addiction'

"It's laughable that the Feds are pushing the concept of pot addiction when science shows that withdrawal symptoms from caffeine are far worse.The U.S. government believes that America is going to pot -- literally.Earlier this month, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse...

Bush Throws out First Pitch, Baseball is Here!

"The baseball season got off to a great start last night (are we counting the games in Japan?), as the Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman smacked a walk-off home run with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning to lead the team to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in...

UK Coastguards stage first-ever strike

 France has taken over coast guard duties in the English channel as UK coast guards have gone on strike. "Coastguards went on strike on Thursday for the first time ever, in a row over pay. The 24-hour stoppage by up to 700 members of the Public and Commercial...

Vienna to host world`s first-ever `divorce fair`

"At the October 27-28 event, would-be divorcees can consult, anonymously if they wish, a whole host of lawyers and mediators on their rights and obligations, and seek advice on frequently difficult questions, such as alimony and child access, AFP reported. They can also...

‘Beyond Borders: An MTV Tr3s immigration forum’ premieres september 29th

"MTV Tr3s is giving voice to Latino youth who are ready to go beyond the politics and rhetoric of the immigration debate when it broadcasts “Beyond Borders: An MTV Tr3s Immigration Forum,” a historic, first-ever of its kind on network TV event, on Saturday, September 29th...

Hide the Report Card: Homeland Security's Mediocre Performance

Back in high school, whenever I brought home a C- in math I would be proud-- proud that I had dragged myself up from a D-. My folks, on the other hand, reacted with somewhat muted enthusiasm. Such should be the case here."Information security procedures in federal government...

Global Warming as National Security

Perhaps framing climate change in terms of "national security" is the only way to make it sexy for those in the White House. However, Bush and Company seems to be running down the clock on this one: commission endless studies that will last through the end of W's term."The...