Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada

Source: Toronto Star

Emblem for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen is nothing if not a survivor. David Cameron is her 12th British prime minister, Stephen Harper her 11th in Canada. Politicians come and go bu ...
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Weekend malaise

Source: Why Evolution Is True

Do not expect deep thoughts or even controversy today; I’ve been working since 5:15 a.m. and just was interviewed by Neil Denny for the Little Atoms podcast (check the link for a passel of wonderful interviews), so I’m worn o ...
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IMF chief: Greeks should help themselves by paying taxes

Source: Global Post

Christine Lagarde points the finger at the Greeks in an interview with the Guardian. (AFP/Getty Images) IMF chief Christine Lagarde said she had more sympathy for poor children in Africa than for Greek’s struggling under the country’s austerity measures. ...
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Eurovision Song Contest 2012 final from Baku – liveblog

Source: The Guardian Music

It's Jedward v Engelbert Humperdinck at Eurovision 2012 in Azerbaijan – join us here live for all the action from 8pm Engelbert Humperdinck will fly the flag for the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2012. He might even sing a bit, too. Photog ...
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Massive Wildfire Rages in New Mexico

Source: Truth Dig

Massive Wildfire Rages in New Mexico Posted on May 26, 2012 jared (CC BY 2.0) Smoke from a summer wildfire darkens the sky over New Mexico in 2011. Lightning strikes sparked two wildfires in southwestern ...
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Harsh Language from Lagarde: "IMF Has No Intention of Softening Terms"; From Head of Deutsche Bank: "Greece is a Failed Corrupt State"; Purposely Inflammatory Statements to Force Greece Exit

Source: Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis

The International Monetary Fund has ratcheted up the pressure on crisis-hit Greece after its managing director, Christine Lagarde, said she has more sympathy for children deprived of decent schooling in sub-Saharan Africa than for man ...
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Mexico Mother Accused of Gouging 5-Year-Old Son‘s Eyes Out to ’Save the World’

Source: The Blaze

One of seven people arrested for eye-gouging ritual (source: The Guardian) During a horrific, drug-fueled ritual, a Mexico mother allegedly gouged her 5-year-old son’s eyes out using only her fingers because she thought it would “save the world.” Th ...
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Lagarde unguarded in the Guardian

Source: Kids Prefer Cheese

Mister Burns, er, a freakishly tan IMF chief Christine Lagarde gave a fascinating interview on, among other things, her views about the Greek debt crisis. Here's a great excerpt: So when she studies the Gree ...
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Motorcycling nominated for Spirit of Sport award

Source: Inter Bike UK

A partnership between Riders for Health and the FIM that is helping people in rural Africa receive lifesaving health care was nominated for the Spirit of Sport Award which was presented during the 10th annual SportAccord Convention in Queb ...
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