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Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:51:00 +0000

US President Barack Obama has been awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
The Nobel committee said they wanted to support Mr Obama's approach.

G20 2009: Police Attack Students at University of Pittsburgh

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:09:00 +0000

Police used teargas pepper spray, rubber bullets and LRAD 'sonic cannon' against University of Pittsburgh students during the Pittsburgh G20 Summit.

Eye witness account: "I was at the protest on Friday night and it was nothing but peaceful, until hundreds of riot-gear equipped cops started to push everyone around. Tear gassing students, people driving by in cars, shooting rubber bullets (hitting people in the face). Not one violent act was started by the protesters, everyone was literally told to leave for no reason. Then the cops started arresting Pitt students in their DORMS! 40+ people were arrested."

Conservative media take a strong stand against ... learning?

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:04:00 +0000

If there is anybody out there who still doesn't believe that the conservative media will attack President Obama no matter what he does, consider this: Right-wingers are telling children to skip school as a protest against Obama's encouragement of students to stay in school.

http://mediamatters.org/columns/200909030002

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/03/obama-schoolchildren-spee_n_276544.html

Argentina rules on marijuana use

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:29:00 +0000

Argentina's supreme court rules that it is unconstitutional for the government to punish people for the personal use of marijuana.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8221599.stm

Death: Scientists Reveal What It's Like To Die

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:35:00 +0000

Most of us have probably wondered what it is like to die - so scientists have tackled the issue head-on and revealed the macabre yet fascinating truth.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Sky-News-Archive/Article/20080641288310

Swine Flu Vaccine Makers Granted Legal Immunity

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +0000

The last time the government embarked on a major vaccine campaign against a new swine flu, thousands filed claims contending they suffered side effects from the shots. This time, the government has already taken steps to head that off. Vaccine makers and federal officials will be immune from lawsuits that result from any new swine flu vaccine.

AP via Google

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Nine toxic chemicals added to banned list: UN

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:26:00 +0000

Nine chemicals, including the head lice treatment Lindane, have been added to a list of poisonous substances that are to be eliminated under the Stockholm Convention, the UN Environment Programme said on Saturday.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090510/sc_afp/unenvironmentchemical

Obama Promises Science-Centric, Eco-Friendly Presidency

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:41:00 +0000

President Obama's Inaugural speech included a clutch of promises and observations that will have scientists, medical researchers and environmentalists in the US and around the world breathing a sigh of relief.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16452-obama-to-restore-science-to-its-rightful-place.html

Google CEO: "Renewable Energy Is Cheaper, Not Nuclear"

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:39:00 +0000

Google CEO Eric Schmidt says despite the political debate, we should consider renewable energy over nuclear because "it's cheaper." He goes on to highlight new innovations in wind and solar thermal production.

6 Words That Make Your Resume Suck

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:59:00 +0000

These sucky words are not of the four-letter variety. These words are common. They are accepted. They litter the average resume with buzzword badness. Hiring managers can identify sucky words in seconds, leaving your resume work worthless.

http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/01/19/6-words-that-make-your-resume-suck/

Barack Obama wins the 2008 Presidential Election

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:55:00 +0000

Dear World,

We hope you accept this as our apology

-The United States

http://www.cnn.com/?obama_wins

"I can't imagine a President being named Obama"

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:14:00 +0000

I'm fascinated how stupid some people are. It must be very tiresome to have the world revolve around you and your religious beliefs. I can't imagine sharing a country with such a smug, unapolgetically and intentionally ignorant person. Ignorance itself is forgivable, but intentional ignorance is unconscionable.

Creepy Clay Video That was Banned

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:47:00 +0000

Energy, Money - 25 simple ways to save

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:46:00 +0000

Wood-burning fireplaces can suck more heat from your home than they put back in.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/resource-center/saving-on-energy-costs/25-simple-ways-to-save/saving-on-energy-costs-simple-ways-to-save.htm

Matt Damon Rips Sarah Palin

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:40:00 +0000

Actor Matt Damon criticizes Alaska governor Sarah Palin, citing her inexperience in national politics and comparing her candidacy to "a bad Disney movie.

Virginia suppressing student votes

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:58:00 +0000

Some disctricts in the state of Virginia are blatantly engaging in voter suppression by not allowing university students with dormitory addresses to vote in state. Please spread the word about this illegal and immoral attempt to throw the election into McCain's hands.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/10/1/121326/804/718/616619

John McCain and the Lying Game - TIME

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:50:00 +0000

Every politician stretches the truth. But McCain is running a uniquely dishonest campaign.

http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1842030,00.html?iid=digg_share?iid=perma_share

Palin Links Iraq to 9/11

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:26:00 +0000

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Sarah Palin linked the war in Iraq with the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, telling an Iraq-bound brigade of soldiers that included her son that they would 'defend the innocent from the enemies who planned and carried out and rejoiced in the death of thousands.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/11/AR2008091103789.html

Palin denies global warming is man-made

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:49:00 +0000

In an interview with Newsmax today, Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) — Sen. John McCain’s (R-AZ) newly minted running mate — was asked for her “take on global warming and how is it affecting our country.” Palin said, adding, “I’m not one though who would attribute it to being man-made.”

http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/29/palin-globalwarming-manmade/

101 Atheist Quotes

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:24:00 +0000

God should be executed for crimes against humanity. - Bryan Emmanuel Gutierrez

Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God? - Epicurus

Religion does three things quite effectively: Divides people, Controls people, Deludes people. - Carlespie Mary Alice McKinney

“There are no atheists in foxholes” isn’t an argument against atheism, it’s an argument against foxholes. - James Morrow

Gods dont kill people. People with Gods kill people. - David Viaene

Animals do not have gods, they are smarter than that. - Ronnie Snow

http://atheistblogger.com/2008/02/15/101-atheist-quotes/

Toddler Starved to Death For Not Saying 'Amen'

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:56:00 +0000

A toddler whose remains were found inside a suitcase was starved to death by religious cult members - including his mother - because he refused to say 'amen' after meals, police said today.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1043972/Toddler-starved-death-religious-cult-wouldnt-say-amen.html

Spokesman Admits McCain Broke Forum Rules

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:54:00 +0000

He lied,AGAIN. With video.

http://www.jedreport.com/2008/08/spokesman-admit.html

The Truth about Georgia gets censored again on TV

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:33:00 +0000

A reporter makes a comparison to the US reaction to 911 to Russia's reaction to Georgian attacks and the satellite feed drops off in the middle of his question. TV is censored every day and every hour but sometimes the censorship is plain to see.

DIY Wind Turbine

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:50:00 +0000

Building a wind turbine for under $200.

http://www.mdpub.com/Wind_Turbine/index.html

Build your own 1000W wind turbine.

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-1000-watt-wind-turbine/

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Fox News Busted

noreply@blogger.com (Hokke) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:05:00 +0000