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Rotating house follows the sun

An Australian couple, the Evringhams, have built a house that rotates to follow the sun. The whole house is turned by a motor not much bigger than that in a washing machine and enables the house to make the...

Global Warming, the War on Terrorism, and "Planet X"

Independent scholarly testimony suggests that humanity may not be getting the full truth about Global Warming. It is apparent that harmful industrial by-products associated with Greenhouse Gas emissions have...

Attack of the giant squids - run for your life

" Hundreds of aggressive jumbo flying squid have appeared off the coast of San Diego, attacking divers and washing up dead on beaches. The 5-foot long sea monsters, which have razor-sharp beaks and toothy...

Is Common Sense Virginia’s Attack Campaign Succeeding?

First some background.  Common Sense Virginia is a PAC created solely for the purpose of attacking Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell.   They receive most of their funding from the Democratic Governors Association, not from Virginia...

Back-to-Back Dunkadelic Garden Parties, Kobe & LeBron

LeBron James had a record night at Madison Square Garden becoming the 1st NBA player since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976 to score 50 points to go along with a triple-double. James added 11 assists, and 10...

Millions mark UN hand-washing day

Every  20 second a mother mourns a dead child lost to diarrhea - a completely preventable and utterly inexcusable cause of  death. Each year 1.5 million children under the age of five years die from...

Unease over Guatemalan gold rush

"With gold prices skyrocketing, the Mayans of Guatemala find themselves caught up in a new rush for the precious metal.   Tema sits across from me, a Mayan with a mission. We are in the town of Sipacapa in the Western Highlands of...

At Least He Washed Before He Served Food

XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) - Some workers at a Greene County restaurant are in hot water with the health department, after an employee took a bubble bath in a store sink. It happened at the Burger King on Orange Street...

Faces of Bali - Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring

"An archaeological complex, one of the oldest religious places in Bali. It lies on gorge of Pakerisan River. To reach the complex visitors must walk about 600 metres from the parking area to the ticket counter...

BC's Weather killing Marijuana Crops

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorYeah, that's a crying shame, perhaps I can take a vacation this year."VANCOUVER - There's little hope for this dope.British Columbia's famed outdoor pot will rot if the...

Ted Kennedy has malignant brain tumour

The Democratic party stalwart Senator Edward Kennedy has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour.CNN is reporting that President Bush has said he is "deeply saddened" by the news. NowPublic contributor...

Shonky Awards expose year’s dodgiest products

Err - Vancouver's water? But guess what - the popular spread Nutella got an ward as well." C’mon folks, lets hear your nominations from around the world for poor or misleading products….      The Australian consumer information group Choice has...

'Skins' Taylor critical after Fla. shooting

NowPublic member mpress has this story covered: http://www.nowpublic.com/crime/sean-taylor-redskins-shot-s-dade-critical-responsive"'Skins' Taylor critical after Fla. shooting Safety in Miami hospital with lower body injury; police investigating incident Washington Redskins...

Watch Out! Your Cell Phone May Be Buggy!

Chris Zdeb, Edmonton Journal What's germier: the bottom of a shoe, a cellphone, a toilet seat or a door handle? A cellphone. It's a breeding ground for bacteria because it operates at a high temperature which provides a warm place for bacteria to live and it's...

Is this the most put upon looking dog you've ever seen?

"Dogs that can retrieve cash from ATMs and empty washing machines help disabled people lead more independent lives, but can they also help reform disruptive teenagers?  Midhurst in West Sussex is about as...

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