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Opening the X-files: inside Britain's UFO Project
Seeded on Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:21 PM EDT (Nouse)
Are we all alone in the universe? Nick Pope, former head of the government's UFO investigations, isn't so sure. He talks to Raf Sanchez about the great 'unexplained'. To conspiracy theorists, Nick Pope is the right man with the wrong answer.
Phillip Roth braces for Swedish snub for Nobel Literature Prize
Seeded on Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:16 PM EDT (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 10 (Bloomberg) -- If talent were the Swedish Academy s sole criterion, the 2007 Nobel Prize in literature announced tomorrow would go to Philip Roth, as it should have done last year -- and the two years before that.
The correspondence of Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman
Seeded on Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:44 PM EDT (Librarians Internet Index)
Description: Facsimiles and transcriptions of the 1945-1959 correspondence between Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. The correspondence shows how "from a formal, often wary, political relationship developed also a strong friendship.
History of the White Cane: a tool and a symbol for the blind
Seeded on Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:33 PM EDT (Librarians Internet Index)
Description: In honor of White Cane Safety Day (October 15) this site describes the evolution of the white cane "as a tool for the blind as well as a symbol." It traces the development of the white cane back to 1921, the use of the white cane as an identifier in the 1930s, and h …
Gay Seattle clergywoman 'comes out' during worship
Seeded on Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:26 PM EDT (UMC Org)
An associate pastor says she disclosed her homosexuality during a recent Sunday morning worship service "to share with the congregation part of my faith journey and how I've experienced God's grace." The Rev. Kathleen Weber shared her story during the Sept.
Hitching a Ride: A Few Great Ways to Carpool
Seeded on Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:01 PM EDT (Gimundo)
Sure, you probably already know about the benefits of carpooling: You can save money on gas, you can help the environment, and you can sit in the passenger seat whenever you feel like it – but you may have ignored the possibility in the past.
My cousin's lovely Obit -- Godspeed Jimie
Seeded on Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:54 AM EDT (Eureka Springs Citizen)
Jimie Lee "Blackfeather" Rose moved to Eureka Springs in the late 1960s. He was on the most current wave of artists and musicians to settle in Eureka.
Crazy at work? It may just be office ADD -
Seeded on Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:14 AM EDT (MSNBC)
How to deal with communication overload and clear your head
$10 million MacArthur Grant to fund law and neuroscience study at Vanderbilt
Seeded on Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:36 AM EDT (Vanderbilt News)
Vanderbilt is taking the lead on a landmark study into the emerging field of law and neuroscience—analyzing the human brain to better understand how the brain's actions impact the law.
More Beef Recalled Because Of E. Coli Concerns
Seeded on Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:40 PM EDT (Consumer Affairs)
Cargill, one of the largest U.S. food producers, is recalling 840,000 pounds of ground beef, on the heels of the nations second largest meat recall.
The Dalai Lama Speaks to Thousands in Ithaca
Seeded on Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:33 PM EDT (Cornell Sun)
Just after 2:30 p.m. yesterday, a crowd of more than 5,000 was brought to a dead silence when a small man entered Barton Hall and proceeded to the stage. The crashing thunderstorm outside sharply contrasted the serenity of the group.
Federally Funded Lies -- Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Seeded on Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:44 PM EDT (Ms Magazine)
There are as many as 4,000 of these so-called crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) throughout the U.S., many of which mask their anti-abortion counseling agenda with advertising that promises legitimate medical care. It is this misleading promotion that Rep.
When Justice Is Battered : Women in Prison
Seeded on Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:59 PM EDT (Solidarity)
MOST, IF NOT all, women in prison come from abusive backgrounds, including incest, domestic violence, emotional and/or physical abuse. Half of the women in U.S.
Wikipedia team plans move to San Francisco
Seeded on Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:17 PM EDT (The San Francisco Chronicle)
The Wikimedia foundation, the force behind the popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia, is moving its headquarters to San Francisco this winter. Founder Jimmy Wales said Wednesday the small operation is packing up its office in St.
$10 million study hopes to apply brains to the law
Seeded on Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:36 AM EDT (Medill)
Can science help courts separate the truly mentally disturbed from fakers? Can it help remove bias from jurors, lawyers and judges? A $10 million grant to explore the connections between law and science hopes to answer questions like these and create a fairer justice system.
Court Rules for Gitmo Detainee, Against Pentagon -
Seeded on Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:32 AM EDT (Talk Left)
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. Gladys Kessler, has granted a preliminary injunction to a Guantanamo detainee. It is believed to be the first time a federal court has said "no" to the Pentagon. The case is RAFIQ BIN BASHIR BIN JALLUL ALHAMI et al., vs. GEORGE W. BUSH, et al.
Police Blame Themselves for Melee at May Rally
Seeded on Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:29 AM EDT (The New York Times)
LOS ANGELES, Oct.
11 Incredible Lipograms -
Seeded on Tue Oct 9, 2007 7:24 PM EDT (Book of Lists)
A form of verbal gymnastics, lipograms are written works that deliberately omit a certain letter of the alphabet by avoiding all words that include that letter. `Lipo actually means `lacking - in this case lacking a letter.
A troubling turn in American history
Seeded on Tue Oct 9, 2007 4:21 PM EDT (The Boston Globe)
If this nation followed the pattern of its own historic reckoning with the ever unfinished work of public morality, political discourse would be defined by the dual-project of eliminating nuclear weapons and building international structures of peace.
The Greatest Mysteries in Science
Seeded on Tue Oct 9, 2007 11:22 AM EDT (Live Science)
We asked several scientists from various fields what they thought were the greatest mysteries today, and then we added a few that were on our minds, too. The resulting articles ran during August 2007.
Vision Of Humanity WhoYouShouldKnow.com
Seeded on Tue Oct 9, 2007 10:50 AM EDT (Vision of Humanity)
The Vision: To provide an educational guide focused on the importance of global awareness and world leaders. The Mission: Leverage the power of the Internet to educate Americans and the world on the importance of international knowledge and contemporary global affairs.
Lobbyists Get Local
Seeded on Tue Oct 9, 2007 10:23 AM EDT (Capital Eye)
When the Senate passed a bill last week that would allocate $23 billion in funds for local projects around the country, the members of Congress whose districts will benefit the most were not the only ones vying for the money.
NATIONAL JOURNAL: Blogging On (10/05/2007)
Seeded on Tue Oct 9, 2007 10:15 AM EDT (National Journal)
In late July, Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., tried a new approach to writing legislation. The 62-year-old majority whip logged on to a computer in his Capitol Hill office and began chatting on the Web about his plan to expand broadband services in rural America.
Mine! Chimps act like humans
Seeded on Tue Oct 9, 2007 9:04 AM EDT (MSNBC)
People often strangely consider something more valuable once they own it. Now scientists find this same apparently irrational behavior in chimps, a finding that could help shed light on the human mind.
Debt to Society -- The Real Price of Prisons
Seeded on Mon Oct 8, 2007 9:28 PM EDT (MotherJones.com)
Here's a special report from Mother Jones with a number of articles on issues surrounding the cost of prisons.
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Opening the X-files: inside Britain's UFO ProjectAre we all alone in the universe? Nick Pope, former head of the government's UFO investigations, isn't so sure. He talks to Raf Sanchez about the great 'unexplained'. To conspiracy theorists, Nick Pope is the right man with the wrong answer.
- Phillip Roth braces for Swedish snub for Nobel Literature Prize
Oct. 10 (Bloomberg) -- If talent were the Swedish Academy s sole criterion, the 2007 Nobel Prize in literature announced tomorrow would go to Philip Roth, as it should have done last year -- and the two years before that.
- The correspondence of Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman
Description: Facsimiles and transcriptions of the 1945-1959 correspondence between Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. The correspondence shows how "from a formal, often wary, political relationship developed also a strong friendship.
- Injustice Files: Bank of America Employees Fired
Did you know that Bank of America fires tellers after 3 consecutive months of not reaching a quota? The customer service is already bad, and now they are treating their most important customers (the employees) like disposable monkeys.
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Description: In honor of White Cane Safety Day (October 15) this site describes the evolution of the white cane "as a tool for the blind as well as a symbol." It traces the development of the white cane back to 1921, the use of the white cane as an identifier in the 1930s, and h …
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