There is a lot of information here regarding global energy consumption and production. It helps put things in a bit of perspective. picked by buddha 5 months ago

An Israeli minister gave warning today that the army may unleash a “holocaust” on the Gaza Strip if Islamists there do not end their daily barrages of home-made Qassam rockets and their increasing use of Iranian-built Grad missiles. picked by doggylives 5 months ago

I'm by no means ignoring or diminishing the human cost of this war, but this article has brought home to me the incredible economic cost of the war. It was perhaps very difficult to estimate better beforehand, but it amazes me that the ongoing costs are so obfuscated (hidden?) today. A long article, but it reads quite well. picked by rambler 5 months ago

It's Cracked. I thought this was extremely funny because it's just too go%!*mn true. picked by Amwar 5 months ago

Some guy is brought in for a suspected DUI and swears he hasn't been drinking.. Kinda reminds me of what happend to that lady that said the cop beat her in breathalizer room.

(link in comments) picked by smarty1052 5 months ago

A mail carrier was trapped inside her car for nearly two hours after dogs attacked her tires, flattening three of them. picked by cb__ 5 months ago

What happens when you put good people in an evil place? Does humanity win over evil, or does evil triumph?

Anyone that knows psychology will have heard of this but it's a really interesting site with slideshow and videos. picked by doggylives 5 months ago

A goose on the loose barricaded a California woman and her dog inside her home.

*Can there be any doubt about a Canadian invasion now? ;) picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

A cook at a Texas Roadhouse in West Bend faces felony charges and three and a half years in prison after a customer told police that the steak he'd gotten from the restaurant was filled with human hair. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

If he'd take his head out from his nether regions he might actually find out what's going on.

*Video. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

Stacey Herald, 33, gave birth five weeks ago to an 18-inch daughter who is not much smaller than her mother. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

A perfect post for today's FAF, a team of scientists in Edmonton have found a gene that blocks HIV from spreading to other cells and may prevent the onset of AIDS.
If they can find a vaccine or a cure for AIDS, they might be my favorite Canadians. picked by chinook 5 months ago

The world-renowned Madonna Inn located in the heart of San Luis Obispo offers 109 rooms, uniquely decorated with a special theme and color scheme, no two alike!

Unique may not be the right word!

Be sure to take the tour and check out all the rooms picked by doggylives 5 months ago

Uh, that's not Ronald. picked by Alton 5 months ago

The UK's first Energy Saving Day has ended with no noticeable reduction in the country's electricity usage.

Way to go, UK! picked by keroberos32 5 months ago

Whistle-blowing site Wikileaks is getting legal help to fight an attempt to keep it offline.

An update to this by 2manyusernames picked by keroberos32 5 months ago

This is truly cruel and unusual punishment picked by buddha 5 months ago

"Reading brings to mind wisdom, the exchange of ideas and quiet contemplation. It does not bring to mind people who need help putting their pants on. These books change all of that..." picked by addoccini 5 months ago

A girl saves the life of a cat who turns out to be a cat-prince. A strange and entertaining story where the cat kingdom tries to repay her for her help. picked by donteatpoop 5 months ago

The total amount of cooling ranges from 0.65C up to 0.75C -- a value large enough to wipe out most of the warming recorded over the past 100 years. All in one year's time. For all four sources, it's the single fastest temperature change ever recorded, either up or down. picked by Hoosker 5 months ago

"There is no authority by which persons may wholly ignore a subpoena and fail to appear as directed because a president unilaterally instructs them to do so," Pelosi wrote in her letters. "Even if a subpoenaed witness intends to assert a privilege in response to questions, the witness is not at liberty to disregard the subpoena and fail to appear at the required time and place.&quo... read full post picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

The magazine's list includes the first American product in 5 years and the first Korean models ever. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

Mr Xue is suspected of murdering his wife, Anan Liu, in Auckland last September and stuffing her body in the boot of a car. He is also suspected of dumping his three-year-old daughter, Qian Xun Xue, at a Melbourne train station before fleeing to Los Angeles and disappearing. Update on this story. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Every homeless person living in San Francisco will be given a phone number and voicemail to help them get back on their feet, Google says. The internet giant has promised to provide the life-long services to the city's entire homeless population in order to help them get a job and build self-esteem. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

For all their differences, there's one thing that the presidents of NYU's College Democrats and College Republicans can agree on.

They both say Ralph Nader should not be running for president. picked by gammerus 5 months ago