When anyone invests $300 million dollars into promoting alternative energy sources, the Democrats usually take notice. When that person is an oil tycoon, brother of a "Bush Pioneer", and someone who was a major contributor to the 2004 Swift Boat ads, that person gets an invitation from Nancy Pelosi to speak before the House Democratic Caucus. picked by JDRucker 3 months ago

Everyone I’ve talked to who has seen the film thinks its nothing short of brilliant. But it was bound to happen eventually, the first negative review of The Dark Knight has hit the web. picked by JDRucker 3 months ago

Barack Obama said on Saturday he would be willing to campaign jointly with Republican John McCain and acknowledged he needed to better introduce himself to Americans. picked by JDRucker 5 months ago

Democratic lawmakers search far and wide for new revenue to balance the state budget, though Republicans have vowed to stop any tax hikes. picked by JDRucker 5 months ago

The world can reach a significant new climate change pact by the end of 2009 if current talks keep up their momentum, the head of the United Nations climate panel said on Sunday. picked by JDRucker 5 months ago

“The unprecedented collapse of the salmon population will hit fishermen, their families, and fishing communities hard, and that is why we have moved quickly to declare a fishery disaster.” picked by JDRucker 5 months ago

“I used to like John McCain, but he’s aligning himself too closely with what Bush did, and that’s just not what I want for this country,” Mrs. Morgan, who is 56, said when asked to explain her rejection of the presumptive Republican nominee. picked by JDRucker 5 months ago

For better or worse — and many Democrats fear it is for worse — the race goes on. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

Unilever, the makers of Dove beauty products, are buying palm oil from suppliers who destroy Indonesia's rainforests. We've got the proof. They're causing forest destruction, species extinction and climate change. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

As I was walking outside this evening under the black Japan sky amidst the industrial bleakness of the suburbs, I began to really think what feature I would like to see emerge in Web 3.0. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

A sheep gave birth to a whopping FIVE lambs - beating odds of one in a million.

The plucky ewe held on to her tiny offspring after the amazing delivery at Solomon's Farm in Rolvenden, Kent. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

The hundredth anniversary of a national conservation meeting called by Theodore Roosevelt brought officials from 18 states to sign a statement calling for federal action on climate change. Ars reports from the 008 Conference of Governors on Climate Change. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

Now, I’m as much of a Trek fan as the next guy (TNG rules, thank you very much), but this site represents some seriously impressive fan research. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

The U.S. Supreme Court this week hears arguments about whether the death penalty can be imposed for child rape, taking up for the first time in more than 30 years whether a crime other than murder can be punished by execution. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

Pam asked Jessica if she could port her landline to her mobile account, prompting the Sprint CSR to respond: "No, are you nucking futz?" Pam wasn't expecting an abusive chat when she visited Sprint's website to research a potential contract extension, but Jessica unexpectedly appeared with advice that wasn't just rude, but also wrong. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

In five to 10 years, supermarkets might have some new products in the meat counter: packs of vat-grown meat that are cheaper to produce than livestock and have less impact on the environment. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

It was a tempting sight for struggling landscaper Eli Estrada: a bag filled with $140,000 on a Cerritos street.

There was his credit card debt, upcoming wedding and making ends meet with his artificial grass and landscaping business.

But turning it over to Long Beach police last month was the right thing to do, he said. picked by doggylives 6 months ago

Boston University students have won what one lawyer hailed as a "David and Goliath" victory after challenging one of the recording industry's most aggressive tactics: lawsuits targeting people who illegally download music. picked by charbarred 6 months ago

Stanley Kamel, the actor who portrayed 'Death' on Six Feet Under and the psychiatrist on Monk, has passed away at the age of 65. picked by punthe 6 months ago

Yahoo and Microsoft are now both flailing wildly in a contest to see who can look most desperate. In the Blue corner, there's Rupert. In the ! corner, there's AOL. And somewhere, the Internet is crying. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

From the tough anti-union talk to the wilder side of men in drag, videos of Wal-Mart corporate meetings are being sold to willing buyers, and the corporate behemoth is not happy about it.

*yes, there's a video link in the article. picked by dollyllama 6 months ago

Unrest has spread throughout the Fort Worth Independent School District after more than 500 teachers received letters telling them they were terminated from their jobs. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

Unrest has spread throughout the Fort Worth Independent School District after more than 500 teachers received letters telling them they were terminated from their jobs. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago

Poor little thing. picked by moe 6 months ago

Pythoneer John Cleese states he will volunteer as speech writer for Obama if he receives the democratic nomination for president... my god... There will be no stopping him! picked by shep182 6 months ago