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California single-handedly uses as much gasoline as China

While some critics blame China for the rise in gasoline prices, a California Energy Commission report shows that California consumes as much gasoline as the entire country of China. The report also found California uses more than Russia, India or Germany.
Posted Jul 18, 2008 by  Chris V. (cgull) in Environment | 9 comments

American Physical Society Sponsors Debate On Validity Of Global Warming Science

The debate is back on with dueling experts as the Physics and Society Forum unit within the American Physical Society (APS), which represents 50,000 physicists, now proclaim that many of its members disbelieve in human-induced global warming.
Posted Jul 18, 2008 by  Sue D. in Environment | 32 comments

When an upset stomach can actually be celiac disease

The latest research shows that patients experiencing frequent gastrointestinal upset may in fact have Celiac Disease. Find out what to look out for, when and why you should get tested, and why you should not make your own diagnosis.
Posted Jul 15, 2008 by  Aditi Chengappa in Health | 4 comments

Dying Manson Follower, Susan Atkins, Denied Early Release

A former follower of Charles Manson is dying in jail. Yet that wasn't a good enough reason for a parole board to release her.
Posted Jul 15, 2008 by  pbrite in Crime | 16 comments

New Earthquake Predictor? Scientists Have Another Clue

The mystery of when earthquakes will take place is getting closer and closer to being solved. Scientists have accidently stumbled upon another predictor.
Posted Jul 15, 2008 by  pbrite in Science | 2 comments

Woman Ticketed For Spanking Child at Parade

Police ticketed 21-year-old Melissa Farrell after she spanked her child on the behind while trying to keep her from running out into the street during a 4th of July parade in Idaho.
Posted Jul 14, 2008 by  Sue D. in Lifestyle | 50 comments

Opinion: And We're Back to Global Cooling Again

To hear the media and any number of politicians and climatologists who have come on board with the concept, the world is facing a crisis because of the onset of global warming. Not so fast, say paleontologists, who are coming out to show otherwise.
Posted Jul 14, 2008 by  Mr Garibaldi in Science | 73 comments

Dog Banned From China's Olympic Restaurants

China has a roster of 112 official Olympic restaurants. Not one of those will be offering the local favorite of dog unless they want to get blacklisted.
Posted Jul 11, 2008 by  KJ (momentsintime) in Food | 11 comments

Should Sperm Donor Children Be Told Early In Life About Where They Come From?

A University study in the UK has suggested that the very controversial idea of telling children who were conceived as a result of sperm donor, is important to their natural development
Posted Jul 7, 2008 by  Michelle D. (PlanetJanet) in Health | 4 comments

Nebraska Beef Limited Recalls 5 Million Pounds Of Beef

On Monday, Nebraska Beef initiated a recall of their beef products a month after consumers in Michigan and Ohio became ill after eating ground beef purchased at Kroger Grocery stores. Over 5 million pounds of beef may be contaminated with e coli.
Posted Jul 4, 2008 by  Debra Myers (skyangel) in Food | 11 comments

Opinion: Stimulus Checks Worked, Rise in Porn Sales Since Checks Arrived

The whole idea behind the stimulus checks that were issued was to promote spending to help the economy. It worked because people spent their newfound cash. But where they spent their money might surprise President Bush and Congress.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 by  Sue D. in Business | 32 comments

Helmsley's remaining billions also goes to the dogs

Leona Helmsley caused a stir before she died and is sparking controversy even after her death. The lawyer managing Helmsley’s trust said that nearly $5 to $8 billion dollars will be used exclusively for the welfare of dogs.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 by  Chris V. (cgull) in Entertainment | 3 comments

Cyberbullying Is Now Deemed Illegal In Missouri

In the state of Missouri, a new bill has been signed into law that makes cyberbullying illegal. It covers all sorts of electronic communications.
Posted Jul 1, 2008 by  Can Tran (TFactor) in Technology

Opinion: Happy Anniversary Charles Darwin; 150 Years Since the Dawn of the Age of Reason

This week sees the150th anniversary of Darwin's theory of evolution. It was the day when the world stopped and woke up. A time when ideas about our existence changed so, in a manner of speaking, we should ask how far have we really come?
Posted Jun 30, 2008 by  Michelle D. (PlanetJanet) in Science | 7 comments

New Gallon Milk Jug Cuts Fuel, Labor and Carbon Costs

Big retailers are welcoming the new gallon milk jugs because it helps them save fuel, packaging and labor costs and pass the savings to customers. But customers are not happy with the new design.
Posted Jun 30, 2008 by  Chris V. (cgull) in Environment | 3 comments

Wesley Clark: Getting 'shot down in plane' doesn't make John McCain qualified

In the video above General Wesley Clark says, "I don't think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president", about John McCain.
Posted Jun 30, 2008 by  Sue D. in Politics | 31 comments

Internet Addresses to be sold for $500,000

The Internet real estate is now booming with ICANN's introduction of new domain names, changing the way we connect with the World Wide Web.
Posted Jun 27, 2008 by  Vinay Chand in Technology | 3 comments

Flint Michigan police to crack down on sagging pants that reveal too much

Flint Michigan has a new police chief who objects to pants that expose butt cracks. Those who show too much of their rear ends can now be arrested, fined and jailed.
Posted Jun 27, 2008 by  Cynthia T. [Picasso] in Crime | 26 comments

North Korea Keeps Promise, Blows Up Nuclear Reactor Tower

Yesterday's announcement of the United States lifting sanctions against North Korea has resulted in the television airing of the destruction of a water cooling tower at the Yongbyon facility.
Posted Jun 27, 2008 by  KJ (momentsintime) in Politics

Obama: 'People That Rape Children Deserve The Death Penalty'

Presumed Democratic nominee Senator Barack Obama of Illinois has now weighed in on the Supreme Court’s recent decision to outlaw the death penalty for child rapists.
Posted Jun 26, 2008 by  Can Tran (TFactor) in Politics | 3 comments
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