ALASKA INDEPENDENCE PARTY, May be Palins biggest Problem

"(Political Animal) THE ALASKA INDEPENDENCE PARTY.... What may prove to be the single most damaging angle to Sarah Palin's role on the Republican Party ticket? There are quite a few contenders (ethics...

Dogs bust inmates using cell phones to carry out crimes

"HAGERSTOWN, Maryland (CNN) -- Chante Wright was set to testify against a career criminal when she was gunned down on the streets of Philadelphia in January. Investigators believe it was a hit ordered from prison, by an inmate using a cell phone. ...

Postcard delivered 79 years late

"The picture postcard was sent in 1929 from Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, and intended for Mr and Mrs Richardson in East Dulwich, London. However it was not delivered until a week ago when it finally dropped through the letter box of Arthur Davies and June Nicolopoulos...

Your Future without Debt!

" There is a lack of financial and investment education in our schools, among the many things not taught. If you are a high school graduate that doesn't know much about finance, except how to write a check and balance your check book, investing or saving for retirement...

Lady wins $10,000 from Plinko mishap

This story cracks me up.  I’ve always wanted to go on the Price is Right and play Plinko.  The popular game show made a commercial featuring Plinko, so they rigged the game so the Pinko chip would...

Dad Sells Baby's Name for $100 Gas Card

"An Orlando man has traded the naming rights to his unborn son for a $100 gas card.David Partin recently heard that a local radio station was giving $100 worth of free gas to the listener who called in with the...

Online news sites powered by ordinary users offer different points of view

I recently did an interview with the Canadian Press.  Here is an excerpt from the final piece:"But the website's founder, Michael Tippett, says objectivity is less important than ensuring readers have access...

United Airlines will also charge for 1st checked bag

United Airlines has become the second airline that will start charging customers $15 for their first checked bag.  United was the first carrier that implemented a fee on a second checked bag.  The new...

Montreal Astronaut Brings Bagels into Space

Hey, if you're gonna be in space for 2- weeks, nothing like having Bagels with your Japanese Space Beer. " Montreal-born astronaut brings bagels into space. When NASA officials asked Gregory Chamitoff what food...

California Customs and Border Protection Officers Seize $22 Million in Counte...

US Customs and Border Patrol"California Customs and Border Protection Officers Seize $22 Million in Counterfeit Imported Merchandise (Tuesday, May 20, 2008) contacts for this news releaseOakland, Calif. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the seizure of...

Last post for Royal Mail?

The old adage; If it works don't fix it. Postcomm are doing more damage by not allowing royal mail to compete and putting restrictions on wholesale pricing, a U turn would be in order..."Royal Mail's promise to...

Grammy For Math ... At The Wire :: Symblogogy

"Math algorithms aid our lives in many ways. Here at Symblogogy, we have highlighted the use of math and the reading of symbols with regards to: ** Barcodes for retail transactions and item tracking...

al-Qaida's American wants Bush met with Bombs not Flowers

"al-Qaida's American Seeks Bush Attacks Al-Qaida's American-born member Adam Gadahn lashes out at the U.S. and its allies in this image taken from a new video posted Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, marking the terror...

Women today prioritise financial freedom

"Financial independence is the single most important issue in the lives of women in Ireland today, according to the findings of an Irish Times/Behaviour & Attitudes social poll. A total of 65 per cent of women rank financial independence as a very important item in their...

Pornography probe over art gallery exhibit

"Police have seized an exhibit from a flagship art gallery amid fears it could breach pornography laws. Thought to be an image of a child, it was seized shortly before it was due to go on display at the multi-million pound Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art which stands on a...

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