Doctors discover what killed Knut the bear
Knut, the polar bear loved by millions, died suddenly last week and now the veterinarians have figured out why. Read the full article for more.
America’s Debtor Prisons: Pay up or go straight to jail!
I would never have believed that a person could actually be arrested for not paying a bill. Then again I guess I never lived in a state where that was possible, or did I? Click “read full article” to hear more about this.
Knut the polar bear dies inexplicably
Millions of people followed Knut as Berlin zookeepers nurtured him after his mother abandoned him. Now he is dead. Click “read full article” to learn more.
United States attacks Libya
The president has ordered the armed forces to begin their attack against Libya. Click “read full article” for more.
Man survives Aceh AND Japan tsunamis
I wonder what the odds are of surviving not one but two tsunamis. I imagine them to be relatively low, but not for one very lucky man. Here’s the story.
Top Republican wants to cut taxes 10%….for the wealthy
The Republicans just don’t get it! The chairman of the House Ways and Means committee wants to cut taxes for fat cats and corporations. Read the story here:
Anonymous targets central banks
The group “Anonymous” put together a futuristic video putting the central banking system on notice. Watch it here:
Republican house says NO to NPR funding
The Republicans aren’t known for their intellectual bent. They are more known for God, Guns and minority hating. So no surprise here so read the story for more.
Rogue squirrel terrorizes Vermont neighborhood
A very angry squirrel is literally attacking people in Bennington, Vermont. Read this strange little story of a squirrel gone “nuts.”
White House: Time to back airstrikes in Libya
This president, unlike his predecessor, deliberates carefully before committing the U.S. military. Read the summary of the NYT article.
The 50 workers that are still at Daiichi.
As we sit and watch our tv’s to catch the newest fresh hell with regard to Japan’s nuclear nightmare, we need to remember the fifty workers who have to stay and try to put out the fires and contain the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant
Democrats introduce bill to outlaw bullying in schools.
Congress Critters Al Franken and Jared Polis have introduced a bill to protect students from the hateful practice of bullying. This protection would extend to all students attending a federally-funded school.
Nuclear meltdown occurs at Japan plant?
Disaster looms once again in Japan as it appears a power plant is melting down.
Japan geologists had the “big one” all wrong
Science, in any form, is rarely exact and the earthquake in Japan makes that statement true. Read the story.