Report: 87 shipwrecks, most from WWII, could leak oil near US, but no ‘ticking time bombs’
WASHINGTON – A new government report details 87 shipwrecks — most sunk during World War II decades ago — that could pollute U.S. waters with tens of millions of gallons of oil.
Honeybees could be the new indispensable tool for finding landmines
Of all the weapons of warfare we’ve created over human history, landmines have to be the most insidious, simply because they continue to kill thousands of people every year, even in places where wars have been over for decades. Now, Read More
Via suspects discussed alternative plans to poison air/water to kill up to 100,000 people: Court docs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two of the Via Rail terror suspects allegedly contemplated poisoning the air or water before settling on the plot to target a passenger train, according to newly released U.S. court documents.
Canada simply gives up competing for the American tourist
Ottawa no longer wants to waste time and money trying to lure American tourists to the land of moose, mountains and Mounties.
Cheap American flights threaten Canadian airport business
The promise of cheaper flights is driving many Canadians across the border to U.S. airports — costing millions of dollars in lost revenue in Canada — but the federal government says it won’t subsidize air travel.
Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies at 74
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors who had a dramatic impact on rock ‘n’ roll, has died. He was 74. …
Study shows that adventure shapes the individual
AFP – The act of exploring helps shape the brain and adventuring is what makes each individual different, according to a study out Thursday by researchers in Germany. …
Growing industry of medical marijuana creates sticky situations
Health Canada’s new medical marijuana regulations will come into effect by the end of spring — and commercial marijuana production licences could be issued as early as the summer. …