Strange Bedfellows

"According to CBC: The federal New Democrats have lost a candidate over a very public love of cannabis. The NDP has confirmed that Dana Larsen submitted his resignation to the party’s provincial campaign manager. Party spokesman Brad Lavigne said information came to light...

Saina in Yonnex Quarters

"Saina Nehwal has entered the quarterfinal of Yonex Chinese Taipei Open badminton after easing past Hong Kong’s Kwan Yi Mong 21-8, 21-12 Thursday. Second seed Saina will now face Porntip Buranaprasertsuk of Thailand, who battled past local challenger Shih Han Huang 20-22,...

Brits choosing food over flowers for the first time since WWII

There are times when I really think that this whole wisdom of crowds thing is for real.  This is one of those examples.  Given the problems we are already seeing with the rise in fuel and the resulting rise in food prices it is refreshing to see people reacting in,...

How organic agriculture is creating new export opportunities for African farmers

"The staunchest supporters of each of the two sides in what I call Africa's 'agro-ideological debate' are unlikely to see eye to eye any time soon, so deep is their suspicion of each others' motives. To advocates of intensive 'green revolution' revolution methods, Africa's...

Suits you Maria - Sharapova's special Wimbledon tuxedo

"Wimbledon's favourite female tennis star has ditched her figure-hugging dresses for a 'tuxedo look'. Maria Sharapova has chosen to wear shorts and a sleeveless top at the event, which she won in 2004."Playing tennis can be trendy with the clothing but I cannot imagine much...

Cannabis Seeds for Sale at Courthouse as Vancouver 3 Agree to Plea

Marc Emery and his now-former co-defendants held a press conference this morning (Tuesday January 22nd) to discuss the plea bargain which results in no extradition to the USA. Emery, Greg Williams and Michelle Rainey made their remarks outside the BC Supreme Court house...