Scientology Refused to Provide Evidence to Coroner
theaustralian.news.com.au — The Church of Scientology refused to provide records demanded by a coroner investigating the death of a soldier who committed suicide two days after finishing one of the church's intensive courses. And yet they happily and publicly provide personal "confessions" from members who have left the cult. (Submitted by babalonanon) More...
Flores 'Hobbits' Walked Out of Africa
theaustralian.news.com.au — The identity of the tiny human-like creature discovered on the Indonesian island of Flores in 2004 has become clearer -- and more astonishing -- thanks to a new analysis by Australian and Indonesian scientists that indicates the small-brained, long-armed biped was the first human-like creature to walk out of Africa. (Submitted by WordsnCollision) More...
Gecko's hi-tech forces gripping
theaustralian.news.com.au — The ultimate in sticky shoes, car tires, gloves and their grippy ilk could soon be made with materials inspired by the tiny toes of geckos. "There are so many ways 'gecko technology' will be applied in the future," biomechanics and biomaterials expert Kellar Autumn, of Portlands's Lewis & Clark College in Oregon, said.... (Submitted by skored) More...
Israel and Arab nations in rare agreement
theaustralian.news.com.au — "FOR the first time in the history of Zionism," said Israeli PM Netanyahu, "there is an alignment of views between the Arab world and Israel." It was clear he meant Iran which is viewed as a threat by Israel and Arab states such as Egypt and Jordan. (Submitted by israeligirl) More...
Thought police muscle up in Britain | The Australian
theaustralian.news.com.au — Britain races toward totalitarianism. Speech, thought, mind control worthy of the Bolsheviks. “Political Correctness” and “Tolerance” is the Hammer. Up to and including persecution and jailing children. Careful what you say comrade, you are being watched and judged. (Submitted by SalsaNChips) More...
IBM 'too poor' to pay for staff tea and coffee
theaustralian.news.com.au — IN a move that would make even the most miserly budget airline operator wince, IBM has cut tea and coffee from the office budget worldwide to cut costs. But workers are gobsmacked to learn that having a cuppa on the company's tab had also become an unaffordable luxury. (Submitted by muxaulo) More...
Bailed-out banks face probe over fee hikes
theaustralian.news.com.au — "THE US committee overseeing federal banking-bailout programmes is investigating the lending practices of institutions that received public funds, following a rash of complaints about increases in interest rates and fees." (Submitted by ecoorganicguy) More...
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