Magnitude-6.2 Quake Hits Norway

A magnitude-6.2 earthquake, the largest ever recorded on Norwegian territory, hit off the Arctic Svalbard islands early Thursday, the national seismic monitoring center said. No casualties or damage were reported.The Associated Press is working with NowPublic to help get...

B.C. introduces carbon tax

British Columbia 's Liberal Government introducing a Carbon Tax has Citizens fuming over what is seen as a Massive Tax Grab, contrary to what Politicans say to the media.  Past and present Polls shows an...

Is Lawrence Lessig running for Congress?

I've met Lessig a few times.  He'd have my vote."I recently wrote a post praising Lawrence Lessig, and it looks as though he is taking the idea of running for Congress very seriously. He took a courtly,...

Carts of Darkness- Vancouver Premiere

I was first told of this movie by Tracy Friesen at the NFB.  It got its first showing in Vancouver. Check it out if you can."While on the surface, Carts of Darkness appears to be a simple story of bottle...

UK Archbishop ProSharia Statement Inflames Religious Leaders

When most people are trying to gain Gods Favour, some even praying to a host of Gods in order to cover all their Bases, the ArchBishop of Canterbury's statements on introducing Sharia Law into British Society has...

Raj Thackeray may Arrest today

 New Delhi: Today indian government apporval sends clear message to Mumbai police to act fast on this most urgrnt issue concerning whole of nation. "Mumbai(ABC Live):The Security has been tightened in different parts of Maharashtra for the arrest of Maharashtra Navnirman...

Image of Giant UFO Over Central Texas: Real or Hoax?

"How could the UFO sighting in Stephenville, Texas happen with no one getting any video and or any kind of images? There were no photos released of a craft that has been described as enormous. Some say it was a...

Duncan Hunter endorses Huckabee for President

Former Presidential Candidate Duncan Hunter has thrown his support behind Governor Mike Huckabee.  Hunter and Huckabee share a great deal of conservative values.  Both are family values oriented, strong...

Obama, "I Feel Like I am Running Against 2 Clintons"

"MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina (CNN) – More tit-for-tat on the campaign trail – only this time, it’s between Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. After losing the caucus tally in Nevada, the Obama campaign took aim...

Exeter's Temple of Doom Gives Up Treasure

"His real name is Derek Dugdale but all his mates call him Indiana Jones. He's the man who visited Exeter's very own Temple of Doom and emerged with a treasure beyond the dreams of avarice. Derek was digging deep and hard in Princesshay when he saw something strange,...

"Speechless" #11: Laura Linney

"CAST: Laura Linney CREATIVE TEAM: George Hickenlooper, Alan Sereboff, Kamala Lopez, Jill Kushner MUSIC: Anthony Marinelli TECHNICAL TEAM: Joel Marshall, Justin Shumaker, Clint Bennett This is the 11th of the Writers Guild Of America member-conceived Internet videos for...

The 'People's Choice Awards' Winners

"The "People's Choice Awards" took on a new format this year as a result of the writers strike. Instead of the normal set-up with an audience and the winners taking to the stage, the nominees were presented through the use of clips and filmed acceptances. Among the fan...

Kenya’s stolen election

"Kenya’s stolen election The presidential election in Kenya has triggered major violence. Tribal rivalries have been ignited, taking upwards of 300 lives so far. The incumbent President, Mwai Kibaki, has claimed victory over Raila Odinga. Strangely, the parliamentary and...

Bhutto family to continue party leadership

"Benazir Bhutto's husband and their 19-year-old son have been appointed to continue the leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party. Mrs Bhutto's son Bilawal has been appointed chairman of her Pakistan Peoples Party, while Mr Asif Ali Zardari will be co-chairman. PPP officials...

Last-Minute Shoppers Hunt for Bargains

"The nation's shoppers - taking advantage of deep discounts and expanded hours - jammed stores over the last weekend before Christmas to try to grab a hard-to-find Wii or scoop up bargains on other items. But the spending surge may not be enough to offset what is shaping up...
 

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