Obama has been attempting to whitewash his long and documented connection with ACORN, a community organizing and "reform" group involved in voter registration fraud. But the evidence is out there, and no amount of rationalization will explain it away

Senate Finance Committee chairman Baucus asked for hard answers about AIG and its free-spending activities and wants a reply by October 23. One of his major questions: "Who can we fire?"

Apparently, Starbucks health officials believe that running the tap constantly prevents bacteria growth in the pipes -- or something like that.

Oh yes indeed - Wachovia is eagerly its awaiting bailout with our billions. In the meantime, its top brokers will enjoy a cruise of the Greek isles. 75 employees, with their spouses or significant others, will cruise on our dime - all expenses paid.

A manatee, normally found in warm tropical waters, is cruising the waters off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Wildlife officials there are keeping an eye on the adult manatee and waiting for a Florida rescue team to arrive and take it back home.

Onions - can't ook without 'em, can't stop crying when you cut 'em. Great article on the truth of how not to weep when you slice into this most potent of vegetables. Links to recipes as well.

Employees of the store refuse to give any information about which specific breeders they use, which is vague at best and at worst an outright lie. This probable participation in supporting unethical puppy mills and deception of customers is unacceptable.

When PETA received complaints accusing Clay County, Florida, officials of intentionally placing a dog from the county animal shelter in a closed vehicle and leaving the animal there for an entire hour in mid-afternoon heat, we almost couldn't believe it.

Cloned animals and their offspring should not be farmed for food according to the overwhelming majority of consumers, an EU study has revealed.

Whether I support the war in Iraq or not is immaterial. What I do support are our troops, our men and women in the military fighting and often giving their very lives. I support them and respect them. No, they're not all worthy of that respect but in