2007 sees more population growth than baby boom

You know how whenever people talk about having kids, they inevitably talk about not wanting to bring a child into this environmentally doomed world? Well it looks like the stats back up that sentiment. More babies...

Mccain "jokes" about killing Iranians with cigarettes

Knock..knock....Trick or treat..." Presidential candidate John McCain, who once sang in jest about bombing Iran, on Tuesday reacted to a report of rising U.S. cigarette exports to the country by saying it may be...

Canada Quality of Life: Party Pooper Report

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThey state Canada's Quality of Life ranked third in the World in the 1970's. In 2008 Canada ranks 11th behind Ireland. The report surther states that Denmark (population 5...

Bell defends throttling practices

Ars Technica does a great job of looking into Bell Canada's defence of its throttling policies.  Bell is now claiming that in spite of appearances, that congestion levels on its networks are high.  "The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)...

Gold and silver break above $900, $17, ready for Iran crisis? « Peter J. Coo...

" Oil prices remain very high and the Jeddah international conference will be keenly watched by observers this week. A coordinated move to dampen oil prices by increased supply is, however, unlikely to impress markets now eyeing the security implications of Israel’s dummy...

Germany Vs Portugal Highlights - Euro 2008 Quarter Final

"Portugal Vs Germany Highlights - Euro 2008 Quarter Final digg_url="http://www.lovefooty.net/2008/06/portugal-vs-germany-highlights-euro.html"; Portugal Vs Germany HighlightsUEFA EURO 2008 QUARTER FINALEuro...

Bangladesh 'losing on corruption'

Despite the big crackdown undertaken by interim government in Bangladesh, there is no sign of let up in corruption. Interim government had arrested more than 150 leading politicians, officials and businessmen, as well as in some cases their wives and children, have been put...

More than 350 sickened by tomato Salmonella outbreak

US food safety officials said today that more than 350 people have fallen ill from a Salmonella outbreak linked to certain kinds of tomatoes.I just had tomatoes with my lunch so I'm hoping that wasn't a bad...

Malnutrition death toll rises in East Nusa Tenggara

" The death toll from malnutrition in East Nusa Tenggara has increased to 23 following the death of a child in Sumba regency on June 14. East Nusa Tenggara health office head Stefanus Bria Seran said in Kupang on Monday that his office was making efforts to limit the...

Air for Sale:Canadian Government Sells it $3.7 billion!

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAnd Canadians thought the one thing that was free, was Air? Who knew it was a Gold Mine for the Government!" Feds pulling billions out of thin air -- and it's for real By...

John McCain: The Manchurian Candidate connection

"John McCain:The Manchurian Candidate connection:McCain was subjected to 5 ½ years of Soviet driven "brain perversion techniques."Is he fit to bePresident and Commander in Chief of the military?U.S. Veteran...

News Consumer ADD Aside, the American Economic Woes Keep'a Coming

One of the problems with AmericanNews Consumers is that they are affected by some form of AttentionDeficit Disorder - though a story may remain important it is soonforced off the front page by readers/viewers hungry for the nextthing."June 6 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. lost jobs...

Thousands join protest against Heathrow's third runway

Thousands of protestors have taken part today in a carnival-style protest against the proposed expansion of Heathrow. "Climate change, increasing noise pollution and congestion have united environmental groups and...

Knife crime: LONDON Police seize 200 weapons in stop and search blitz

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Scream painting back on display

Edvard Munch's The Scream is back on display at a Norweigan museum after it was taken and damaged by armed robbers in 2004.Munch's Madonna is also back on display. It was taken along with The Scream."The...

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