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Wall Street Journal : Palin's Hockey Rink Leads,To Legal Trouble in Town She Led

GOP Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin continues to draw the national spotlight on her Alaskan hometown.  It often shines in very bright places for Palin, but not always."Palin's Hockey Rink Leads To Legal Trouble in Town She Led By MICHAEL M. PHILLIPS September 6,...

Obama says Palin's family off-limits

It is with my fearless leader's insistance that I will from now on, refrain from posting stuff about Palin's daughter. If I publish anything regarding Palin it will be stuff directly related to her ability or lack thereof to lead this nation should she be elected to do...

Bored With Web 2.0? Demand Change

Some interesting thoughts on the role of technology in making the world better. I disagree with a couple of Haque's contentions. Alot of money has been going into green technologies. According to Goldman Sachs investment increased from $400 billion in 2003 to $3 trillion in...

School Days: Distorted, PC Readings About Muslims and Islam Required in Some...

This news does not bode well for the future of education. The PC crowd now has education so twisted around the flavor of the day that little education actually happens these days. "A new report issued by the American Textbook Council says books approved for use in local...

Konami Lifts Review Veil of Secrecy...Mostly

A ban by Konami on certain elements appearing in reviews of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4 had raised concerns about the legitimacy of reviews that accepted the ban. To dispell the swirling fog of consipiracy, Konami has lifted the ban. Sort of."The news arrives from a...

High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed

"High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed As any of you who visit The MountainWorld Blog know, ethics on Everest is a very important topic to me and one I've written about at length here...

Wilders and his film worry Dutch expats

"Wilders and his film worry Dutch expats by Perro de Jong 23-01-2008 Dutch people living abroad are worried about the effects of right-wing politician Geert Wilders' anti-Qu'ran film. In recent weeks Dutch embassies have been busy making emergency plans, a move which many...

Science Cafés: Have a Drink, Learn About Stuff

Local scientists are giving presentations in cafés, bars, and other hangouts as part of an emerging trend... interactive adult education in a non-classroom environment. This reminds me of the Dorkbot lectures...

We can learn lots from socialism (Medical Care)

It's all in the topic. For those of us living in America, we have serious issues to deal with (not counting an incompetent president, or the fact that we've just desecrated another country for fear of "terrorism", or that we're heading trillions in debt). For someone looking...

Ancient Canaveral Indians, their artifacts and their legacy

" Cape Canaveral historian Ray Osborne will give a multi-part presentation on the  history of the local Indians known at Ays and the artifacts that have  been found on this ancient culture. Also there will be a special music presentation by singer/songwriter Chris...

"BORDERLESS eVILLAGE"

""BORDERLESS eVILLAGE" Project Details * Project Information * Objectives and innovation * User Profile * Results * Sustainability * Transferability * Keywords * Background Information * Contacts View in PDF Project Information Project...

Sex lessons for 'cranky' miners

The Australians must have a unique sense of humour. However, this is a good policy, worthy of emulation."Australian coal miners are being given lessons in foreplay and the menopause in an attempt to boost...

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...

The growing influence of social news sites

Hat tip to JD for this one.  If anyone is around it should be worth attending.  Let us know what goes down."I can't make it, but this sounds interesting: The evolution and growing influence of social news sites will be the topic of a panel Thursday night at Yahoo!...

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