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Ex-Representative Jefferson's Freezer Burn

Former Representative from Louisiana William Jefferson (D) was sentenced to a long term in prison today on eleven of the counts brought against him.
Nov 13, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Politics - 6 comments

CO2 Absorption Remains Steady

Since 1850, the amount of Carbon Dioxide absorbed by the earths oceans and ecosystems has remained largely unchanged at approximately 50% of the total emissions.
Nov 13, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Environment - 11 comments

Mugabe's Reign of Harassment Continues

The turmoil in Zimbabwe is far from over, and the harassment of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party continues unabated.
Oct 24, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in World

Geert Wilders booed offstage in Philadelphia

Dutch politician and movie maker Geert Wilders raised a storm of disapproval and angry reactions with his movie Fitna. At a recent appearance at Temple University he was jeered offstage.
Oct 21, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Politics - 24 comments

'Day of Rage' Planned for Al-Aqsa Mosque

Hamas has declared Friday, Oct. 9, a Day of Rage in response to a perceived Israeli provocation at the Temple Mount area.
Oct 9, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in World - 9 comments

Half-man half-goat satyr or satire?

In a report which should be satire, an implausible account of a half goat, half man is being reported in a Zimbabwe village.
Sep 28, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in World - 7 comments

The link between the solar minimum cycle and climate change

While some continue to blame SUV's, and coal powered electric generation plants first for global warming, and now for climate change, is it possible the sun can be to blame? Dr. Charlie Perry thinks so.
Sep 21, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Environment - 10 comments

Oil Rig Leaking 400 bbl Daily

Western Australia is the site of an oil rig spill flowing up to 400 barrels daily in what is being listed as the third largest Australian spill in the last twenty years.
Sep 13, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Environment - 2 comments

Opinion: Pictures From Washington D.C.

Molly Hemingway is the wife of Mark Hemingway, a columnist at National Review Online. She spent the day in Washington D.C.
Sep 12, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Politics - 2 comments

Charges of Hermaphroditism Now Levelled at Semenya

The allegations of cheating for Caster Semenya, who won the 800m race at the World Athletics Championships in August, have taken a new turn today.
Sep 10, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Sports

Fire Forces Evacuations In Auburn, California

A large vegetation fire is now burning on the north edge of Auburn, Ca. Fire suppression efforts were hampered early on by strong winds. More than 50 homes have been destroyed.
Aug 30, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Environment - 2 comments

Yosemite Fire Gains in Size

The fire which began August 26th just outside Yosemite National Park is now more than just a nuisance for residents of the Foothills.
Aug 29, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Environment

Opinion: British man gets appendix taken out twice

Appendixes may come and they may go, but how many patients have had them removed twice in just a bit more than a month? At least one.
Aug 25, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Health - 4 comments

Murder Suspect tells Police she stabbed 46 year-old Terry Neely

Remorse for brutally killing a man with a knife, hammer and then setting the several portions on fire is not part of the taped interview from Angela Simpson.
Aug 21, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Crime

Pakistani Muslims Attack Christians

Eight members of a Pakistani family of Christians were burnt to death along with their home by a mob of Pakistani paramilitary.
Aug 3, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in World

Horse Buggerer Breaks Probation

Some stories cry out for deeper explanations from all concerned participants, while others demand at least a modicum of decorum be maintained. When sex and a horse are the story, it is the latter requirement.
Jul 29, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Crime - 11 comments

Stanislaus Fire Continues with Evacuations

As smoke fills the foothills surrounding the Stanislaus forest, the Knight Fire gains momentum and the California Department of Forestry is pouring resources into the fight.
Jul 27, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Environment

Opinion: Inside the gun control bill HR 45

Gun control is being back doored into existence by a resolution in the United States House of Representatives. Stand by to give up your guns?
Jul 17, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Politics - 9 comments

Summer is here: Crews fighting Yosemite fires

Fire Crews are at it again this summer already, seems like only a few weeks ago, the issue was the spectacular waterfalls in Yosemite.
Jul 2, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in Environment

More threats of war from Syria

Syrian officials including Syrian President Bashar Assad were at a ceremony on Saturday when a member of a group made comments indicating w willingness to reengage with Israel in war.
Jun 28, 2009 by  Gar Swaffar in World
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