In the last presidential debate, Sen. Barack Obama, responding to a question about an abortion litmus test for Supreme Court nominees, unequivocally affirmed his support for the right to choose abortion. But then - and here is the part that made my heart flutter, nay, pound - he went on to connect the debate about abortion to the issue of ensuring equal pay for equal work. picked by tundramonkey 1 year ago

Climate change could release unexpectedly huge stores of carbon dioxide from Arctic soils, which would in turn fuel a vicious circle of global warming, a new study warned Sunday. picked by tundramonkey 1 year ago

An autistic 11-year-old girl's educational assistant visited a psychic, who predicted that a young girl who's name started with a 'V' was being sexually abused. This was reported as an incident and brought to the attention of both the girl's mother and the Children's Aid Society. picked by tundramonkey 1 year ago

Inspired by AutumnLotus' article here, I figured I'd link to a site that is dedicated to the idea that Earth has been completely covered in glaciers more than once in its history.
I find this site quite comprehensive but easy to read for you non-science folk :) picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

Two officers of the Farley Mowatt, an anti-sealing vessel seized by the Canadian government made a brief court appearance this morning.

If convicted, the two men could be jailed for up to one year, fined up to $100,000 -- or both. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

While a common cold or the flu might not hurt your or I, it can be deadly to people who have no immunity to it.
British Filmmakers in the Peruvian Amazon were filming these remote tribes, and locals allege the virus was brought by the visitors. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

If you're a woman and you consume more than 2 cups of coffee every day, you're twice as likely to suffer a miscarriage. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

Vinyl records, especially the full-length LPs that helped define the golden era of rock in the 1960s and '70s, are suddenly cool again.

Alright Everybody, time to ditch your ipods for the newer, cooler trend! picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

"The woman still would have the right to avert her eyes under this legislation. There's nothing that would require her to actually look at the ultrasound image."

WTF? So the father gets off with nothing? Yeah, that's fair. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

The Great One stopped by a backyard rink in Edmonton yesterday to play a bit of hockey with the kids.

I think almost every hockey-playing kid as dreamed of Wayne Gretzky joining them in a game of shinny. He really is the Great One! picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

An avalanche on a ski hill in BC as well as a separate one in Alberta have claimed the lives of two men, making them the seventh and eighth people killed by avalanches in Canada so far this season. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

Oil prices have risen more than 50 per cent since the start of the year, though the price hit an all-time high of $99US last month.

The good news is that I think this will encourage more people to buy more fuel efficient vehicles and make energy-saving changes to their homes. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

Spirit and Opportunity, the NASA Mars Rovers, have discovered interesting features that suggest Mars could have supported life at one time, including 'rivers' of frozen carbon dioxide that flow uphill. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

Saskatchewan's newly elected premier Brad Wall has declared tomorrow "Green Day" and is encouraging all Saskatchewanites to 'be green' in an effort to transform Saskatchewan into Canada's greenest province overnight. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

The residents of Port Hope, Ontario want the federal government to conduct an investigation into the extent (or existance) of uranium contamination in their town, which is home to a uranium refinery, after an independant nuclear
The actual study is here. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

A Stompin' Tom Classic. Sing along now, everyone.

*I can't add a pic; I'll retry in a bit* picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

Gordie Bannerman served in the Canadian Army in World War II. He discusses training while still here as well as fighting overseas, all accompanied by pictures. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

"Oh, how we'll appreciate freedom and liberty,
if we ever get out of this thing." - B.H. Cox picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

A beautiful video set to "Green Fields of France" by John Mc.Dermott. I am so grateful to our brave soldiers who fought so I could sit here and type this today. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

Images in the media considered poor reflection of females, report says.

No, really? picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

The Mountie, identified as Const. Douglas Scott, 20, from Brockville, Ont., was shot and killed after responding to a call of an impaired driver in the town at about 11 p.m.
This is so sad. I miss the days when the RCMP were revered. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

Argentine first lady Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner declared victory Sunday night as election returns showed her leading all rivals in her bid to succeed her husband and become the country's first female president. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

As the rising loonie makes shopping in the U.S. cheaper for Canadians by the day, some retailers have been ordered not to do business with them. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

So should we all go and burn more coal then?

Our Green Party leader is demonstrating substantial ignorance regarding uranium exploration, mining, refining and use in Canada. More here. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago