26/11: Terror recall

"Just as 9/11 entered the dictionary of terror, so too will 26/11, the day which will go down as Mumbai's darkest hour, when terrorists laid siege to the city's roads, railway station, hospitals and two of its best...

BCHL Nanaimo Clippers 2 Trail Smokeaters 4

The Nanaimo Clippers lost out to the Trail Smokeaters Friday night in their hometown Frank Crane Arena.  The final score was Nanaimo Clippers 2, Trail Smokeaters 4.  The Nanaimo Clippers had more shots...

Obama, "Moving Chairs Around"

I Guess Moving Chairs Around and Lobbyists in the White House was not Such a Bad Idea By Albert N. Milliron, Editor, Politisite.com, Iron Mill Interactive Media, Inc This writer followed Barack Obama around the...

Texas grand jury indicts Cheney, Gonzales of crime

Texas grand jury indicts Cheney, Gonzales of crime   HOUSTON (Reuters) - A grand jury in South Texas indicted U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney...

Body found believed to be that of missing Barrie boy Brandon Crisp

Update November 14, 2008:Friends and family of Brandon Crisp said their final goodbye this morning during a funeral service at St. Mary's Church in his hometown of Barrie. Grade 10 students wore yellow scarves to...

No Time for Laurels; Now the Hard Part

"No Time for Laurels; Now the Hard Part Sign In to E-Mail or Save This Print Reprints ShareLinkedinDiggFacebookMixxYahoo! BuzzPermalink By PETER BAKER Published: November 4, 2008 ...

Palin backs sending U.S. natural gas overseas

Sarah Palin tells campaign audiences the United States needs to become energy independent, produce what we use and use what we produce."But the Alaska governor and GOP vice presidential candidate has pushed the...

Boys trail girls 'at age of five'

There have been many studies done to try to determine why girls seem to progress so much quicker in Western education systems. A new study in the UK shows that girls have already established a an edge over boys in education by age 5."Girls already have a well-established...

McCain to supporters: 'You’re angry, and I’m angry too'

"DAVENPORT, Iowa (CNN) — After days of headlines over the emotion at his campaign events, John McCain acknowledged at a rally in Davenport, Iowa Saturday that he and his supporters are angry — but insisted...

Davis Cup: Romania 2 India 0

"India’s chances of making it to the Davis Cup World Group received a jolt on Friday when their biggest singles hope, Somdev Devvarman, went down 3-6, 1-6, 0-6 to Romania’s Victor Hanescu in the second singles of the play-off at the Bucuresti Stadium in Bucharest....

Indicted former GOP leader fiddles around at convention, while McCain burns

Indicted former former GOP leader Tom DeLay crashed Republican presidential nominee John McCain's party.  McCain's camp was none too pleased as Delay was praised as a hero as he helped host hundreds of delegates and Republican Party officials."MINNEAPOLIS -- Tom DeLay,...

Idaho wildfire uncovers historic parts of the Oregon Trail

Last week I reported on the horrible wildfire that swept through Boise. You can read that story here.  Today I learned there actually is a positive outcome as a result of the fires; parts of the Oregon Trail...

Huge Flying Turd (Excuse Me) Downs Powerline, Damages House

I am so not making this up! This Swiss exhibit by an American features a collection of inflatable ca-ca. And one big piece got loose in the wind. Imagine explaining that when you get home: honey, mom, dad (fill in the blanks), I'm late, we don't have power, I couldn't finish...

Cloned puppies may have exposed 31-year mystery

" A woman who made news around the world when she had five pups cloned from her beloved pit bull Booger looked very familiar to some who saw her picture: She may be the same woman who 31 years earlier was accused...

The End of the CraigsList Serial Rapist

A truly frightening crime story that highlights the dangers of online contacts--and points out some good police work."Maj. Daniel Dusseau's head throbbed. It was 9 p.m. and nine months into the pursuit of a rapist whose attacks had haunted nearly a dozen of his detectives,...

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