February, 2015

Art News: Cushions are way forward for British artist

Liz Whiteside from Newcastle
By Tim Saunders - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Motoring: VW Golf SV

Overall, while there is a feeling of quality and robustness about the vehicle one cannot help feeling that it is lacking some useful features that would be really appreciated.
By Tim Saunders - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

William Schabas Disgraced, But His Disgraceful UN Handiwork Remains

It is no accident that a Council notorious for applying double-standards to Israel embraced Schabas, or that a lawyer like Schabas embraced the Council
By Anne Bayefsky - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

You choose: Words in the air or boots on the ground

Burn the platforms of both the terrorists and the cowardly politicians who refuse to name them--and do it ASAP
By Judi McLeod - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Jordan hangs two jihadists in response to burning death of pilot

This is what they understand
By Robert Laurie - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

The vital nexus of energy, water, and national security

We need to rebuild a strong America with a sound energy policy ensuring strong energy security. Our energy and national security are too important to lose this opportunity.
By Thomas S. Mullikin - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Casa de Campo Invites Vacationers to Book Early and Save with Limited-Time “Always Summer in Casa” Offer

A posh escape situated on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Casa de Campo attracts financial moguls, politicos and Hollywood’s elite with choice accommodations in hotel rooms, suites or villa homes
By News on the Net - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Wearable device slows brain tumor growth

TTFields therapy, developed by an Israeli scientist, delivers low-intensity alternating electric fields via a scalp device to inhibit cancer cells.
By Guest Column Israel21c- Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Ontario’s borrowing to fund day-to-day expenses has government debt growing at an unsustainable rate

“If the Ontario government fails to change course, its unsustainable fiscal policies could provoke further credit rating downgrades, higher borrowing costs and spiralling interest payments
By Fraser Institute Jean-François Wen- Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

New Cold War: US, Russia Fight Over Europe’s Energy Future

Claim: Russia Funding Anti-Fracking Groups
By Guest Column Dr. Benny Peiser- Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Supercapacitors poised to help boost vehicle fuel efficiency

Cars could save fuel with advances in supercapacitors.
By American Chemical Society - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

VIDEO: Shep Smith describes in horrible detail the ISIS 'burned alive' video

If you don't want to watch it (and you don't), this will tell you exactly what happened.
By Dan Calabrese - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Levels of 'Molly,' aka ecstasy, spike in rivers near music festival

Concerts and other large events are associated with increased levels of drugs such as "Molly" in nearby bodies of water.
By American Chemical Society - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

An end to the medicine dropper for eye injuries?

A drug-infused wafer worn like a contact lens could work better than eye drops.
By American Chemical Society - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Understanding air pollution from biomass burners used for heating

Scientists are finding ways to reduce emissions from woodchip burners.
By American Chemical Society - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Terrorists and Our Idiot President

Thanks to Obama, our enemies have been emboldened, our allies confused. He's an idiot who lacks any grasp of history’s lessons. He's a coward who cannot be expected to seriously respond
By Alan Caruba - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Tiny robotic 'hands' could improve cancer diagnostics, drug delivery

Star-shaped grippers could help doctors operate and take biopsies.
By American Chemical Society David H. Gracias, Ph.D. - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie asks Obama some actual tough questions, and he doesn't like it one bit

Petulance on display.
By Dan Calabrese - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Obama’s Wave of Illegals Also Bring a Wave of Violent and Petty Crimes

Obama threw open our back door to a wave of your conventional criminals such as rapists, murderers, thieves, and drug dealers
By Warner Todd Huston - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

ISIS Burns Jordanian Pilot to Death

The failure of Obama’s “degrade and destroy” strategy
By Arnold Ahlert - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Bill Bennett on Common Core: "More Cow Bell"

No amount of false bravado, professorial sounding outrage or political denials can erase the truth about Common Core
By Rob Cunningham - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

The "Spoils of the Nazarenes"

The Islamic State recently opened a market where it sells the possessions it robbed from Christian churches and homes in Mosul
By Raymond Ibrahim - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Prototype for Obama meddling in world elections started in Kenya

There can be little doubt that Obama, who was instrumental in the Arab Spring, will be instrumental in the Western fall
By Judi McLeod - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Coast Guard crew rescues dog from icy Betsie Bay near Frankfort Shipping Channel

By News on the Net - Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Full Story

Opportunities To Provide Free Security

Free security is pro bono protection provided by decent people
By Nadra Enzi - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

Statement From PC Critic For Economic Development, Employment And Infrastructure Ted Arnott

A statement from MPP Ted Arnott, PC Critic for Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure concerning the closure of Wrigley Canada factory in Toronto:
By News on the Net - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

Global climate is on a Natural See-saw, not a Man-made Tipping Point

Earth’s history shows that climate is always changing, with nature as the major climate driver.
By Viv Forbes - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

Five More Reasons to Completely Repeal Obamacare in 2015

Congress should repeal all of Obamacare to allow for a fresh start to health care reform
By Heritage Foundation Alyene Senger- Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

Celery: The Veggie That Does in a Crunch

It was a grim time for celery through the European Dark Ages – said to have been so-called because there were so many knights
By Wes Porter - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

Craft Beer Boom Benefits Wine Industry

Just as the clothing you wear and the politicians you vote for say something about who you are, so does what you eat and drink
By David White - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

SAF Sues DC Over 'Good Reason' CCW Requirement

“We will give the courts every chance to bring Washington, D.C. into constitutional compliance,”
By Second Amendment Foundation - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

Ban Ki-moon must investigate tainted Gaza probe

"The truth is that Schabas made clear in his resignation letter that he 'devoted several months of work' to the project,"
By UN Watch - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

DRUDGE: Scott Walker Clear Front-Runner

The targeting of Scott Walker by the progressive left revealed how despicable the leftists truly are, because Walker's policies were successful
By Douglas V. Gibbs - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

The Other Cause of Terrorism

Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security
By Alan Caruba - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

Vaccinations: The (latest) issue about which no questions whatsoever are permitted

Unless you want to get accosted as a "fringie anti-vaxxer" who hates science wants to make other people's kids sick.
By Dan Calabrese - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

What’s Different About Today’s Obamacare Repeal Vote

This week’s measure will include a provision that directs committees to develop an alternative.
By Heritage Foundation Kelsey Harkness- Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

'Medical mystery' still stumps doctors amid outbreak of poliolike paralysis

Jackson and other Children's Mercy researchers are continuing to examine the mysteries of EV-D68 and the poliolike illnesses.
By News on the Net - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

State Department has met with Muslim Brotherhood to discuss toppling Egypt's El-Sisi

Just trying to make peace...
By By Dag Barkley, CFP's Resident Cartoonist - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

Obama’s Shadow Visa Network

Will Congress rein in the president’s immigration lawlessness?
By Matthew Vadum - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story

Exposed: Obama team working on election campaigns worldwide

If the truth doesn’t get its pants on, and get them on, on the double, Obama will have have transitioned himself from American president to Uncrowned King of the World
By Judi McLeod - Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Full Story