December, 2011

Environmental lawsuits could hit US agriculture in 2012

The outcome of this lawsuit could establish significant precedent for future water quality regulations throughout the country
By Steve Milloy - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Welcome to Establishment Fear-Mongering 101

Let Bachmann and Santorum duke it out for the nomination. Any constitutional conservative could be happy with that.
By Daren Jonescu - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

The Magical Mental Exercise Called Reading

Keep a book at hand. Some of them will become lifelong companions
By Alan Caruba - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

UN lowers flag for Kim Jong-il; rights group urges equal sympathy for victims

There is little hope for any immediate change for the people of North Korea, UN Watch highlights.
By Guest Column - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Herman Cain: a final word

God "ain't" done with Herman Cain.
By Lloyd Marcus - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

What’s in an acronym?  In CELAC’s case, very little except the trumpeting of its own importance

Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)
By Ray Walser - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Good News from the UN!

United Nations Climate Change conference in Durban failed to achieve its two main goals: New treaty to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol limiting greenhouse gas emissions, Global tax scheme to finance a Green Climate Fund
By Phyllis Schlafly - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Canada’s economic advantages remain, but foreign headwinds will constrain growth

2012 Economic Outlook
By Guest Column - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Defining down the enemy

The Obama administration appears to have embraced the Taliban line that it will stop killing and maiming our people as soon as there are no more of them in Afghanistan.
By Frank Gaffney Jr. - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

The Unintended Consequences of Internet Regulation

The legislation gives the government the authority to tamper with Internet search results by requiring firms like Google to block links to infringing websites.
By Heritage Foundation Rob Bluey- Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

CTF Releases Nation-Wide Tax Changes for New Year

Payroll tax increases hit all Canadians; Bracket creep still rampant in Manitoba, Nova Scotia and PEI
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Kentucky utility: EPA mercury rules to cost it $100 million

Until the costs of operating and maintaining the new pollution controls are known, “We just can’t tell what that rate impact will be” to homes and businesses
By Steve Milloy - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Stephen Harper, Prime Minister

Re: Tough on Crime / CBC
By News on the Net Roland Seguin- Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Sunflower State Blackouts: Kansans to Sweat Under EPA Air Rules

The cost of improving air quality will find its way to your utility bill in the form of higher prices for electricity.
By Steve Milloy - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Obama-Corzine Were Wrong

My Wall Street Guy: Barack Obama & Jon Corzine
By News on the Net - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Copper Penny Salad, Seven Layer Salad, Macaroni Salad, and Potato Salad:

Salad Recipes
By Dub and Deb - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Unions Are the Political Dinosaur in the Room

The time for unions is over; they have run their course and usefulness
By Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Soros’ Latest Israel Project

There are real social and economic problems in Israel, but the left has made a career out of exploiting those problems. And Soros' latest Israeli project is a subversive attempt to gain influence and undermine the country
By Daniel Greenfield - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

Redefining Conservatism?

We need not redefine conservatism. We need to defend it!
By Dave Macy - Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - Full Story

What Do the Pros Think About Salt Hype? Check Their Eating Habits…

Perhaps it’s past time to let consumers go on with their lives and stop the meddling.
By Guest Column - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Mexico’s feds dismantle local police force

Navy troops backed by federal police officers took control of local police buildings and are patrolling the streets.
By Jim Kouri - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Who Will You Kiss when the Ball Drops in Times Square?

I would rather wish you a happy new beginning in Christ
By Rev. Michael Bresciani - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Big Bend National Park, Texas

Rio Grande River, Harsh, prickly country unique and brash in that romantic Texas kind-of-a-way,
By John Treadwell Dunbar - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Simple Wine Resolutions for 2012

Red Wines, White Wines, Sparklin Wines
By David White - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Radical Islamic Nut Killed by Georgia Police

Jameela Cecila Barnette
By Warner Todd Huston - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Why the Republicans need to pick Gingrich, despite his past failings

Has Gingrich grown enough to deserve a second chance. Frankly, we have no other serious choice or it’s going to be four more years of Obama, out of control spending, and socialism
By Daniel Wiseman - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Media Whips Up Phony Iowa Primary Frenzy

Pay no heed to the media’s arrogance, wedded to failed socialist programs. Pay no heed to Ron Paul’s lunacy. Pay no heed to Obama’s lies. We shall win through to a restored America
By Alan Caruba - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

SAF, CALGUNS Foundation sue California over firearms statute

Jeff Silvester et.al. v Kamala Harris, et.al.
By Second Amendment Foundation - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Net Zero Only Way To Hold the Line on Property Taxes

Net zero would be a powerful model to bring to the municipal bargaining table. Unfortunately, with our current city hall dynamic, it’s going to take serious political will and taxpayer support.
By Guest Column - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Toasting the Chemistry of Champagne; New Year’s Eve Video from the American Chemical Society

So what’s the best way to pour a glass of bubbly and maximize the sensory experience?
By Guest Column - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Five-Ingredient Party Hors d’Oeuvres

Elegant 5-ingredient hors d'oeuvres (salt and pepper don't count!). Try one tonight.
By Guest Column - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Top 10 Education Stories of 2011

In 2011, more families than ever before gained access to school choice options
By Heritage Foundation Lindsey Burke- Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Netanyahu’s misleading lessons in governance

While supporting the Left does Netanyahu little good, it does his party, his political camp, his agenda and the country real harm.
By Caroline Glick - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

The Paul Pot and the Paulestinians

Who is the real Ron Paul? Like the real Obama it doesn't really matter. It's the people who have gathered behind him that are interesting.
By Daniel Greenfield - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Islamists ‘Celebrate’ Christmas

10 years of unrelenting Islamic-perpetrated violence still hasn't revealed the utter bankruptcy of political correctness with respect to Islamic terrorism
By Arnold Ahlert - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

New Year’s Resolution for Christian Churches

So churches listen up: New Year’s resolution! When people take the time to reach out to you, make it a priority to respond
By Dave Macy - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

EPA misrepresents mercury rule benefits

These new regulations will be among the most expensive regulations ever issued
By Guest Column Susan Dudley- Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Frozen Banana-Pineapple Salad, Fresh Apple Salad, Cherry Salad Supreme, Cranberry Salad, and Fruit B

Fruit salads, salad recipes, salads
By Dub and Deb - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

New Powerful Painkiller Has Drug Abuse Experts Worried

Critics say they are especially worried about Zohydro, a timed-release drug meant for managing moderate to severe pain, because abusers could crush it to release an intense, immediate high.
By News on the Net - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story

Mexico

Fast and Furious
By News on the Net Hank de Carbonel- Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Full Story