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Death Penalty [warning Graphic photo may disturb some readers]

The Death Penalty is Murder by Appointment, according to a Timetable. One of the factors that makes life bearable for all of us is the uncertainty of the hour of our deaths. The United States today remains...

41 comments    death united states australia
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Climate Change & Icebergs near New Zealand

With all the attention that we as individuals, the media, Government’s and more importantly Scientist’s grapple with ways in which to deal with climate change. One would think that further evidence would...

32 comments    global warming climate change
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The French Resistance

French Resistance is the name used for resistance movements during World War II which fought the Nazi German occupation of France and the collaborationist Vichy regime. Resistance groups included small groups...

4 comments    friends politics history
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Brisbane Writers Festival 2009 A personal review

The Brisbane Writers Festival was again this year a very a truly  event, Surpassing last years also excellent event. Held over a week in September at the State Library of Queensland. It was no doubt...

0 comments    poetry books media
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Reasons the Death Penalty should be abolished

First and foremost the death penalty is a barbaric act of murder. We teach our children very early on that two wrongs do not make a right. The crime of murder carries our harshest of sentences such is...

18 comments    politics united states crime
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How to choose sexy underwear for men

Like most men and I suspect women too I have a great deal of trouble buying underwear. Getting men's underwear that both fits, is comfortable which looks good is hard. I have been shopping for my own clothes...

3 comments    relationships photos sexy
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4th Generation Nuclear reactors ~

Fourth generation nuclear reactors by every account have the best chance of meeting the world's growing needs for power generation and at the same time address the problem of carbon emissions.

3 comments    politics energy science
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The London Smog of 1952

The Great Smog of London as it is called befell London starting on December 4, 1952, and lasted until March of 1953. It was a great disaster that killed thousands and formed an important impetus to the...

5 comments    health environment information
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Copenhagen: No make that Hopenhagen: Updated daily this week!

The much anticipated Summit on Climate Change in the Danish city of Copenhagen is now underway. The build up has been immense. People from around the globe are hoping international consensus can be...

6 comments    politics environment copenhagen
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Birthplace Bridlington.

Bridlington is the place I was born and the place I spent most of the first 18 years of my life before migrating to Australia. Located on the East coast of England. Bridlington is a holiday resort and...

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