Escaped Killer Allegedly Held Farmer Hostage

Seeded on Sat Mar 19, 2011 10:08 PM EDT (CTV News)

Name says it all. An escaped killer is on the lamb very near where I live - presently surrounded by police.

world-news, hostage, rcmp, crime-stoppers, peace-river, william-bicknells

What does the future hold?

Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:24 PM EST

It's been quite a while since I was last on here! Probably a year or so I imagine; and man, have things sure changed! Even in the past couple of years, the aggregate change of our world has been immense. The economy, technology. . . all sorts of things have changed.

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canada, japan, china, economy, money, recovery, demand, inflation, united-states, north-america

China Insists That It's Steps on Climate Be Voluntary

Seeded on Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:28 PM EST (The New York Times)

So while China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, might put down in writing its targets for slowing the growth of emissions, it will make clear that those efforts are voluntary steps it plans to take domestically that should not imply a binding international comm …

china, environment, climate-change, copenhagen, emissions, greenhouse-gas, kyoto, clean-energy, emissions-intensity

Genetic Link to Alcohol and Marijuana Abuse

Seeded on Tue Feb 2, 2010 10:05 PM EST (Psych Central)

In a new study, researchers believe they have found evidence that the use and misuse of alcohol and marijuana are influenced by a common set of genes.

abuse, marijuana, science, addiction, alcohol, genetics, psychology, nature-vs-nurture

Why to Go Green...And How to Do It!

Seeded on Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:18 AM EST (Discovery.com)

You've probably noticed that green is everywhere these days--in the news, politics, fashion, and even technology. You can hardly escape it on the Internet, and now with the Planet Green TV network, you can even enjoy eco-friendly entertainment 24 hours a day.

produce, water, pollution, green, environment, vehicles, climate-change, organic, eating, carbon

Google and Microsoft Building Smart Power Grids

Seeded on Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:56 PM EDT (Alternative Energy News)

If you think the two technology giants Google and Microsoft compete only on cloud-based applications and new-age search engines, you'll be surprised to know that they are making forays into developing two-way power grids that will not only bring electricity to your house, but w …

google, green, microsoft, science, computer, save-power, use-less, smart-energy

Los Angeles to Stop Using Coal By 2020

Seeded on Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:53 PM EDT (Alternative Energy News)

The mayor of Los Angeles declared that from 2020 onwards Los Angeles will completely eliminate the use of power generated by burning coal and go for alternative energy sources such as wind and sun.

green, coal, generation, los-angeles, us-news, alternative-energy, green-energy, ladwp, reneweable-resources

Mully Children Family Orphanage

Seeded on Thu Apr 9, 2009 9:47 PM EDT (MCF Website)

Mully Children's Family (MCF) is a duly registered Christian Charitable Organization approved through gazette notice as a voluntary society, under the terms of the Children's Act 2001 (Cap 586, Laws of Kenya).

rally, peace, poverty, kenya, love, hope, mcf, charles-mulli

Local students unite for rally: Hardship, Obstacles, Poverty-ENOUGH!

Seeded on Thu Apr 9, 2009 9:34 PM EDT (The Daily Herald Tribune)

Junior and High School students from all around the Peace Country united for a rally with the following message: MAKE POVERTY HISTORY. The students marched through the city with signs, chanting "Make poverty history".

rally, peace, students, poverty, kids, kenya, love, world-news, high-school, obstacles

Hell Hath No Fury Like an Imperialist Scorn

Seeded on Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:30 AM EDT (PEJ)

Hugo Chávez's greatest sin is that he has shown disrespect for the American Empire. Or as they would say in America's inner cities — He's dissed the Man. Such behavior of course cannot go unpunished lest it give other national leaders the wrong idea.

venezuela, dictator, chavez, peace, war, united-states, world-news

Allergy Antidote

Seeded on Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:22 PM EDT (Yoga Journal)

At least 35.9 million Americans annually are plagued by seasonal allergic rhinitis, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

health, spring, allergies, yoga, seasonal, holistic-healing, yoga-rules

Derek M.'s Super Duper Tips for the Fuel Conscious Individual

Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:28 AM EDT

Hey guys, I imagine in these rough economic times, articles and seeds are popping up all over the vine on how to save fuel.

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truck, car, fuel, green, hybrid, environment, fuel-economy, earth, automobile, recession

5 Keys to Healthy Eating (Part 2)

Seeded on Sun Mar 8, 2009 7:46 PM EDT (Body Building For You)

Part 2!!!!

health, six-pack, moderation, wellness, drink-water, healthy-eating, live-well

5 Keys to Healthy Eating (Part 1)

Seeded on Sun Mar 8, 2009 7:44 PM EDT (Bodybuilding For You)

Hoo-rah to healthy eating! This is an awesome article that really does a great job of outlining what healthy eating is all about.

health, healthy, eating, six-pack, habits, metabolism, wellness, big-muscles

Being Healthy

Seeded on Sun Mar 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

An article for teenagers on being healthy (still some good advice for you older (30+) teenagers out there too!!!)

health, exercise, teen, work-out, wellness, drink-water, be-healthy

How to Fast (tips)

Seeded on Sun Mar 8, 2009 7:30 PM EDT (Ygoy)

Uh-oh, its that crazy 'fasting' thing again! Just kidding, but seriously, here are some tips to help people get started on a fast. I suggest you do a fair bit of research before you give it a shot (if you even want to!).

health, fast, fasting, spirituality, wellness, alternative-medecine, do-not-eat-for-a-while

Benefits of Fasting

Seeded on Sun Mar 8, 2009 7:26 PM EDT (Serendip)

Fasting. Sounds like something for Buddhist monks, crazy Yogis, or weird long-haired hippie type fellows doesn't it? As gnarly as it may seem, a properly conducted fast can yield many health benefits, and, for many people, increase energy and awareness!

energy, health, fast, buddhism, yoga, yogi, awareness, wellness, not-eating, drink-more-water-people

Less is More: Voluntary Simplicity

Seeded on Sat Mar 7, 2009 7:36 PM EST (Yoga Journal)

Judy Davis never buys anything new if she can help it. A 58-year-old freelance marketing consultant who lives in Red Bluff, California, she favors thrift store clothing and secondhand furniture.

new, health, habitat, yoga, yogi, recycle, simplicity, sutra, compact, wellness

I Want It So Bad: Unhealthy Desires and How to Transform Them

Seeded on Sat Mar 7, 2009 7:27 PM EST (Yoga Journal)

First, bring your desire fully into awareness. Notice the words associated with it. Pay special attention to the emotional quality of the desire and the thoughts you have about it. Notice the emotional state it induces.

fitness, health, weight-loss, yoga, philosophy

Flaherty warns delay in passing budget will hurt economy

Seeded on Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:29 PM EST (CBC)

Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty reckons us Canadians are in too deep to be picky about which color of life raft we get. I respectfully concur.

canada, world-news, flaherty, economic-problems, financial-crisis, bail-us-out-please-we-are-in-trouble

The Economic Outlook 2012 and Beyond...

Seeded on Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:22 PM EST (Dissident Voice)

It is said that today is pregnant with tomorrow. What and how we have done things in the past has shaped out today and what and how we do things today determine the shape of our future.

outlook, world, usa, politics, future, dissident, 2012, economic, economic-crisis, recession

Levi Lavallee Attempts Double Backflip on Snowmobile at X-Games XIII

Seeded on Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:42 PM EST (YouTube)

Snowmobile rider Levi Lavallee attempts a double backflip on his sled at Winter X this year. This is a truly shining example of how far we've come in terms of progression in sports and activities erstwhile pushing the boundaries of human capability.

sports, extreme, x-games, xtreme, sled, progression, double-backflip, levi-levallee

Open Letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

Seeded on Mon Feb 9, 2009 11:50 PM EST (Dissident Voice)

Dear Secretary General,

israel, hamas, rockets, war, united-nations, palestine, charter, world-news, ban-ki-moon

Torture at Angola Prison

Seeded on Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:43 PM EST (Dissident Voice)

The torture of prisoners in US custody is not only found in military prisons in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo. If President Obama is serious about ending US support for torture, he can start here in Louisiana.

us, bush, guantanamo, abuse, louisiana, prison, obama, torture, us-news, angola

Obamas: First Family or World's Most Powerful Celebrities?

Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:38 PM EST

I was wasting my life watching E-talk Daily tonight when I seen it come on: the Obama family. Of course, this isn't the first time I've seen them on this, or other 'entertainment talk-shows'.

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fashion, ridiculous, satire, obamas, e-talk

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Derek you are a paragon illuminated.
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