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April 30, 2008 Breaking News

The tale of a pig that got away

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:03:46 PDT
What happens if you mix an inflatable pig, a massive desert and quotes seemingly taken from a Simpsons episode? Yes, you get, by far and away, the funniest music news of the year thus far.

Yankees will look to recover tonight

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:39:41 PDT
As usual when I make a bold prediction, the Yankees made me look like an idiot. The door swings both ways, sometimes when I have awful feelings about a game, they end up playing well over their heads. Phil Hughes was by no means sharp yesterday, failing to pitch four complete innings and coughing up five runs, including his first two homeruns of the season. I will say this in defense of Hughes, however, Chris Stewart did him no favors. You cannot let yourself be constantly crossed up and be on

Rice shortages blur global trade trends, aid US - Daily Times


Rice shortages blur global trade trends, aid US
Daily Times, Pakistan - Apr 29, 2008
CHICAGO: With established trade trends in rice being blurred by tight global supplies that have sparked global food riots, US exports are set to grow and ...


Regional trends to drive Malaysia inflation rate further (The Star)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:41:46 PDT
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's inflationary pressure is expected to intensify in the coming quarters in view of regional inflation trends and the global food crisis.

My First “Indy Christian Geeks” Lunch

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:46:36 PDT
This past Friday (it’s always on the last Friday of the month) I attended my first Indy Christian Geeks lunch, where I was invited a couple of weeks ago by Dr. Thomas Ho from IUPUI’s Computer Information Department (where I’m currently a half-time student). I hear the group is bigger, but there were six plus me last week, and we ate at the food court of an ethnic grocery store where food was available from three countries (we all ate Korean), and I had the Fried Rice with Chicken, which was ve

From bad to worse... Ottawa's mayor makes a baaad joke.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:48:10 PDT
I've already blogged about some of the troubles of Ottawa's mayor. But I have to post about what could most charitably be described as an incredibly ill-advised attempt at humour by Mayor Larry O'Brien today. O'Brien, for those of you not familiar with Ottawa civic politics, stands accused of two criminal offences related to allegations against him. It's been alleged that O'Brien met with another mayoral candidate, Terry Kilrea, and offered him both a payout of his campaign expenses and assista

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3:43 PM

Albert Hofmann the inventor of drug LSD has died aged 102

Register, UK

Discoverer of LSD dead at 102

Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, who in 1943 accidentally discovered the hallucinogenic effects of Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), has died at the age of 102, Reuters reports.

Hoffman passed away at his home in Basel on 29 April as a result of a heart attack, according to the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies.

The chemist had in the late 1930s been working on possible medical applications of alkaloid derivatives of the fungus ergot and subsequently synthesised a number of such derivatives, including LSD. It wasn't until 1943, however, when a small amount accidentally leaked onto his hand that the compound's mind-blowing capability was revealed.

Hoffman recounted a "remarkable restlessness, combined with slight dizziness", elaborating: "At home I lay down and sank into a not unpleasant intoxication-like condition, characterised by an extremely stimulated imagination.

"In a dreamlike state, with eyes closed (I found the daylight too unpleasantly glaring), I perceived an uninterrupted stream of fantastic pictures, extraordinary shapes with intense, kaleidoscopic play of colours. After some two hours this condition faded away."

The rest is history. While the CIA infamously experimented with the mind-control possibilities of LSD during the 1950s and 60s in its Project MK-ULTRA, it was Timothy Leary and his "turn on, tune in, drop out" mantra who popularised the substance among the hippy movement and brought it to the attention of the wider world.

Hoffman maintained the movement had "hijacked" the drug and insisted he'd produced it "as a medicine and not as a substance to be abused". He continued to defend its possible use "in analysis of how the mind works, hoping it could be used to recognise and treat illnesses like schizophrenia", long after it was banned in the 1960s. �

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11:11 AM

April 30, 2008 Hot Trends

RCMP told to drop charges

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:57:57 PDT
. CBC Newsworld on Sunday evening, April 27, 2003 reported on this disturbing case which goes to the heart of basic issues of law in a civil society. CBC interviewed and/or recorded many of the characters mentioned in this news story. The Ontario case hinges almost entirely upon the issue of disclosure and the resulting legal tussle as RCMP tries to obtain full disclosure from the Ontario Attorney General. If read with disclosure in mind, the Toronto case-history creates some insight into other

Wars Harming Mental Health Of Soldiers, Spouses

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:44:45 PDT
Yochi J. Dreazen, the Wall Street Journal Problems Present Long, Hidden Toll; Help Often Avoided

new kind advertising

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:02:05 PDT
new days, new trends, new fashions and of course, new advertising...

CORRECTING and REPLACING New Dale Pollak Blog Focuses on Used-Car Industry Trends (Centre Daily Times)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:39:41 PDT
First graph, first sentence of release should read: Author, former new-car dealer and high-tech entrepreneur Dale Pollak has launched a blog (www.dalepollak.com) to discuss used-car sales trends (sted Author, former new-car dealer and high-tech entrepreneur Dale Pollak has launched a blog (www.dale.pollak.com) to discuss used-car sales trends.)

Excellent Resource on Electric And Hybrid Cars

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:38:11 PDT
We all know that something needs to be done about the state of our environment. After all, if we continue the trend that we have started of polluting and damaging the world around us, it may not be able to continue to provide us with the healthy elements we require for a healthy life.

MPP wants Legislature debates to air live on Web (Toronto Star)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:42:13 PDT
Ontario is well into the fast-changing Internet age but lags at the very seat of power because citizens can't watch the drama of provincial politics unfold live on their computer screens.

Procrastination is trendly

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:56:29 PDT
The Trendliest finally gets around to exposing Procrastination as the hottest trend in doing just about anything.

Technology News, Computer Tips, Web Design Tips, And More

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:41:38 PDT
System Techs offers real business solutions to its clients both locally and abroad. From SEO, Web Design, Web Hosting, Computer Repair, Tech Support. Now you can get help at our blog and forms.

News and gossips on celebrities

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:43:49 PDT
You can get latest news and gossips on top celebrities.

Google News and Search: Rev. Wright Tops Every Major Issue?

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:30:40 PDT
In his press conference today, Obama said he was "distressed that this has caused such a distraction from what this campaign should be about, which is the American people. Their situation is getting worse." Google trends show that News volume and Search volume on Rev. Wright now exceeds Iraq, Health Care, and The Economy; 24/7 Wright news continues

Er... Microsoft delays XP SP3 web rollout... stuffs up AGAIN

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:31:16 PDT
In what is becoming a rather comical comedy of comedic errors for Microsoft, the news that XP SP3 is being temporarily delayed is clearly the punch line to a joke, right? No, it’s yet another delay, due to a ‘compatibility issue’, this time with the Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System.

Sunday April 6 at 10pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld - CBC News


CBC News

Sunday April 6 at 10pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld
CBC News, Canada - Apr 5, 2008
While Evan Moss zones out in commuter traffic, Ann toils away in her dream kitchen and the kids play sinister games amidst the fresh foundations of monster ...


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