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Explaining Germany’s anti-nuclear fanaticism: In a word, Schwärmerei

By Uwe Siemon-Netto, World Tribune Germany’s radical decision to quit nuclear power by 2022 has me worried, and not just for economic reasons. My concern is primarily philosophical for this development suggests the robust return of a troubling mindset that has served Germany and the world badly for centuries. It is called Schwärmerei and translates literally into “swarming.” Martin Luther invented this term for a murky combination of utopian mass enthusiasm and fanaticism.
- Friday, June 3, 2011

Simple ways to Get Cracking® and improve your heart health

OTTAWA, June 1, 2011 /CNW/ - As the population ages, many Canadians are becoming increasingly hungry for good heart health strategies to improve their sense of wellness! June is Seniors' Month and an opportunity to make small and simple changes in eating habits that can make a big difference to heart health and overall quality of life. For all Canadians, consuming eggs every day can be part of a well-balanced, heart-healthy diet, says Egg Farmers of Canada. Health professionals agree that commitment to adequate nutrition and exercise is essential for seniors to delay the advent of chronic disease.1 Taking charge of your heart health includes eating foods that are "nutrient-dense", like eggs, which are high in vitamins, minerals and other key nutrients, but low in saturated fat and calories. Eggs are also a rich source of protein that provides long-lasting energy.
- Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Everything you’ve heard about fossil fuels may be wrong

By Michael Lind, Salon Are we living at the beginning of the Age of Fossil Fuels, not its final decades? The very thought goes against everything that politicians and the educated public have been taught to believe in the past generation. According to the conventional wisdom, the U.S. and other industrial nations must undertake a rapid and expensive transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy for three reasons: The imminent depletion of fossil fuels, national security and the danger of global warming.
- Wednesday, June 1, 2011



Hate Speech

AMSTERDAM - Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders' defence has rested its case at his hate speech trial, calling for his acquittal in the name of free speech, justice and democracy. Wilders is accused of inciting hatred and discrimination against Muslims with remarks including some comparing the Qur’an to Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf."
- Tuesday, May 31, 2011



Real Ice Cream Warning Issued by Dairy Farmers of Canada

MONTREAL, - Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is warning Canadians to avoid being fooled by 'frozen desserts' pretending to be real ice cream. DFC is urging consumers to look for the 100% Canadian Milk symbol on the package as a guarantee they are buying the real thing. DFC is also directing ice cream lovers to visit (link) to get the scoop on how to make sure they are buying real ice cream and not 'frozen desserts'. The ice cream freezer in grocery stores has recently become home to an increasing number of products that are not ice cream at all, but rather, 'frozen desserts'. Unlike real ice cream, 'frozen desserts' are made mostly with edible vegetable oils that lack the nutrients naturally found in milk. In fact, the oils used in 'frozen desserts' — such as palm kernel oil or coconut oil — are the very same oils consumers are trying to avoid in their diets. Real ice cream, on the other hand, is made from wholesome milk, including ingredients derived from milk and nothing else.
- Monday, May 30, 2011



Kyoto deal loses four big nations

Source: Sydney Morning Herald DEAUVILLE, France: Russia, Japan and Canada told the G8 they would not join a second round of carbon cuts under the Kyoto Protocol at United Nations talks this year and the US reiterated it would remain outside the treaty, European diplomats have said.
- Sunday, May 29, 2011



It’s time to end ‘wind welfare’ in the Province of Ontario!

I sent the following letter to the Kincardine News and it was published on May 17, 2011. It generated a lot of attention. You may feel that it will be of interest to your readers as well. The public needs to know how their money is being spent.
- Thursday, May 26, 2011

SCOTUS Comes Down on Side of Arizona in Illegal Alien Case!

In a huge victory for the rule of law, good old-fashioned common sense, and American citizens, the Supreme Court sided with Arizona in its effort to prevent and reverse illegal invasions from south of our borders.
- Thursday, May 26, 2011


The opressive Firearms Act

Dear Prime Minister, We, the millions of lawful traditional firearms owners, have done our part in giving you your majority. Many of us were once NDP and Liberal supporters, but because of the draconian gun laws supported by the oppressive Firearms Act, we took you at your word and voted to give you a majority in order for you to keep your promises to us. To this end, I repeat it here:
- Thursday, May 26, 2011


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