Archive for July 16th, 2008

Gas lines are not hard to find. This fall, you will likely see them at your local gas station:

• There were spot shortages during the 2007 harvest in North and South Dakota.• A… Continue reading

The Raw Story


The United States has frozen on arms sales to Taiwan following concerns expressed by China, top US military commander in Asia Admiral Timothy Keating said Wednesday.

He said Washington made the decision… Continue reading

Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - Bumblebees lose a bit of their buzz when ill, and like humans, have a tougher time doing daily tasks until they recover, British researchers said on Wednesday.

Honeybees with activated immune systems… Continue reading

Metro


Cannabis could be used to treat many forms of cancer, new research suggests.

The drug contains an ingredient which slows tumour growth and prevents the reproduction of cancer cells, doctors say.

Its effects are seen… Continue reading

schoolfinder

Students returning to any of the four Osseo school district high schools this fall can expect to be greeted by drug dogs. The dogs will be taken through the school parking… Continue reading

Plans for a massive database snooping on the entire population were condemned yesterday as a ‘step too far for the British way of life’.

In an Orwellian move, the Home Office is proposing to… Continue reading

CNN.com


The agency that regulates Mississippi’s casinos got pillows, stoves, dinnerware and other items meant for Hurricane Katrina victims, according to state records obtained by CNN.

The Mississippi Gaming Commission was among 11 state agencies… Continue reading