February, 2012

Statement - GlaxoSmithKline invests $12 Million in Canada for Influenza Research

"These investments are good for Canada and good for Canadians."
By Guest Column - Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Full Story

Obama’s Crony Capitalist Trap Door

The U.S. corporate tax rate is too high, and real reform can bring it down.
By Heritage Foundation Mike Brownfield- Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Full Story

How will the 2013 Defense Budget Cuts Affect America’s Economy?

“A weaker national defense threatens the security of the United States and its allies."
By Guest Column Center for Security Policy- Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Full Story

The Idiot-Cousin Theory of Government

We have been throwing idiot cousins at the war on poverty, at discrimination and at overeating. And now we're poorer, more bigoted and fatter than we used to be.
By Daniel Greenfield - Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Full Story

Climate Hysteria Threatens Global Carbon War

Officials from 29 nations signed a declaration in protest against the EU law,
By Guest Column Dr. Benny Peiser- Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Full Story

Showdown at the EPA corral

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson testifies before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
By Steve Milloy - Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Full Story

You Just Gotta Laugh Some

Humor, jokes, tall tales
By Dub and Deb - Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Full Story

Fond memories of Ronnie

Ronald Reagan inspired me to believe in myself and America
By Lloyd Marcus - Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Full Story

More Iranian deceit

Because of political, ideological, economic, geographic and religious reasons Iran has many other enemies too, but the United States, Israel and Sunnis are the main ones
By Jerry Philipson - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

IER Statement on proposed tax hikes for affordable energy

President Obama’s proposal to cut corporate tax rates, which includes tax increases for oil and gas producers and the creation of new tax loopholes and subsidies for renewable sources like wind and solar
By Institute for Energy Research - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

Do You Believe In The Devil?

America's institutions and best traditions are being undone by a rising enemy within
By Daren Jonescu - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

Grand Funk GOP

Republicans, independents, and all conservatives have to get over their funk and get into the fight to save America
By Alan Caruba - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

Defense Cuts Endanger Our National Security

We need to maintain a strong military posture to protect our national security and promote peace in the world by deterring potential adversaries from launching military adventures.
By Guest Column Donald A. Moskowitz- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

Middle east Madmen

Energy independence
By News on the Net Hillary Duke- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

Religious Liberty Under Attack

Obamacare’s re-writing of America’s blueprint.
By Heritage Foundation Mike Brownfield- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

Lessons from an $800-million drug flop may lead to a new genre of anti-cholesterol medicines

Pfizer abruptly stopped development of its newest heart medicine in 2006, when clinical trials showed it was increasing patients’ risk of death.
By American Chemical Society - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

Dried licorice root fights the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease

Two of the licorice compounds, licoricidin and licorisoflavan A, were the most effective antibacterial substances.
By American Chemical Society Stefan Gafner, Ph.D. - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

“Miracle material” graphene is thinnest known anti-corrosion coating

rusting and other corrosion of metals is a serious global problem, and intense efforts are underway to find new ways to slow or prevent it.
By American Chemical Society Kirill I. Bolotin, Ph.D.- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

MOFs special review issue

“Miracle materials” called MOFs have a bright future in products and technologies
By American Chemical Society Hong-Cai Zhou, Ph.D.- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

New way to tap largest remaining treasure trove of potential new antibiotics

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, for instance, are resistant to most known antibiotics.
By American Chemical Society Sean F. Brady, Ph.D.- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

Chavez running for seat on top UN rights body

Rights groups to oppose bids by Pakistan and Venezuela for UN Human Rights Council
By Guest Column UN Watch- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

What’s Your School Board Up To?

Yes, nothing says “we can’t afford a reduction in funding” like a trip to the spa.
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Colin Craig, Prarie Director- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

Feather Sponge Cake, Orange Slice Cake, and Lena McCormack’s Hillbilly Cake

Baking, Dessert recipes
By Dub and Deb - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

When Positive and Negative Rights Collide

Negative rights put their trust in people. Positive rights put their trust in the state. All states fall sooner or later. Only the people survive
By Daniel Greenfield - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Full Story

Ghost Town? AEA video profiles regulatory assault on Craig, Colorado

Perfect storm of federal regulations hammering down on the energy industry and state regulations that are having a tremendous impact on the cost of electricity
By Institute for Energy Research - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

Rare opportunity to hear firsthand about excavation of ancient port of Constantinople

Gold coins, jewels, 8,500-year-old skeletons, human skulls, animal bones, and clay amphorae for wine and oil are among the artifacts uncovered at the Yenikapi site.
By Guest Column - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

Budget Moves B.C. Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Balanced budget likely for 2013; would make B.C. second province in Canada to get back in black
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Jordan Bateman, British Columbia Director- Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

Bipartisan, Bicameral Concern about FWS Listing Priority for Lesser Prairie Chicken

Oklahomans need to know exactly why the ranking of this species has changed so dramatically on the agency's priority list over such a short period of time.
By EPW Blog - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Southern Utah
By John Treadwell Dunbar - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

Smart Meters Big Brother of Our Day

Smart Grid and Smart Meters Health, Privacy and Cybersecurity Issues:
By Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

Maurice Strong Sustainability protégé headed for jail

Asbestos billionaire Stephan Schmidheiny
By Judi McLeod - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

The Cult of Warm

The Warmists have pushed their agenda through with alarmist claims and hysteria
By Daniel Greenfield - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

Obama says more – O’Reilly says less – Not theirs to decide

DOMA, Defense of Marriage Act, Social issues
By Rev. Michael Bresciani - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

What an Inspiring Story, and Our Views of It

Capitalism, conservative politics, freedoms, politics, vote 2012
By Dub and Deb - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

Blind Ideology

The true Obama Doctrine: “Embolden our enemies. Undermine our allies. Diminish our country.”
By Frank Gaffney Jr. - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

The Charm of Oregon’s Wines

While Oregon Pinot Noir tends to be pricey, there are a number of great examples for less than $25
By David White - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

‘Buying’ House Votes for Unpopular Legislation

At least 32 vulnerable House Democrats received significant federal grant money in the periods leading up to or directly after their votes on at least one of these three pieces of legislation
By Heritage Foundation Lachlan Marklay- Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Full Story

Lloyd’s Life Lessons: Forgive!

The importance of forgiveness
By Lloyd Marcus - Monday, February 20, 2012 - Full Story

Fond Memories of Ronnie

Despite all of his landmark achievements, Ronald Reagan never forgot who he was. Reagan knew how to connect with us, the American people and we connected with him. Mr President, we miss you.
By Lloyd Marcus - Monday, February 20, 2012 - Full Story