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Nordic Mysteries: The Millennium Trilogy

Ralph Stone shares his thoughts on the latest edition in the series by Stieg Larsson.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - I highly recommend the movie, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," based on Swedish mystery writer Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy. The other two books are "The Girl Who Played with Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest."

What is compelling about the Trilogy is the complex characters, the fast-paced story telling with interesting plots and sub-plots. The books are long and very political.

Darwinism As A Campaign Issue

How are we going to keep up with the rest of the world in innovation and scientific discovery when adherents of pseudo-science wield so much influence in our society?

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Darwinism versus creationism became a campaign issue in the Alabama GOP nomination for governor.

A conservative political action committee (PAC) called “True Republican” put out a television ad denouncing Bradley Byrne, who is seeking the GOP nomination for Governor, for saying that he believes in evolution and that the bible is “only partially true.”

Oregon Joins Many States Celebrating Hemp History Week

Historic Early 20th Century USDA Hemp Research Documents Re-Discovered

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Today marks the start of the 1st Annual Hemp History Week, which is taking place between now and May 23, 2010. As a national grassroots education campaign, 185 events have been planned nationwide in 32 states with the goal of renewing strong support for hemp farming in the U.S.

Documentary Film Maker Sees Questions Filming California Governor`s Race

Let's hope Aguirre's platform doesn't go unheard. These are desperate times and "we the people" of California should hear everyone's ideas

(SAN DIEGO) - Documentary film maker Robert Lundahl films the grassroots, citizens campaign of Richard Aguirre for Governor of California.

He offers his unique perspective and raises important questions about the California Governor's race.

MAPLight.org: Republicans Supporting Stricter Loan Origination Rules Receive Half as Much Money from Mortgage Brokers

MAPLight.org: Republicans Supporting Stricter Loan Origination Rules Receive Half as Much Money from Mortgage Brokers.

(BERLELEY, Calif.) - Five Senate Republicans crossed party lines to support a Wall Street Reform measure to rein in predatory loan practices.

On average, they received half as much money from the mortgage brokerage industry than the Republicans who opposed the measure, MAPLight.org found.

Lena Horne (In Memorial) R.I.P.

With her passes a great part of an era in American music and entertainment.

(LOS ANGELES) - The unforgettable Lena Mary Calhoun Horne died today at the age of 92. She will always be remembered as an iconic American singer, actress, and dancer.

Lena Horne first joined the mike chorus of the infamous Cotton Club at the age of sixteen, where she became a popular nightclub performer.

Climategate Controversy Update

Global warming should be a non-partisan issue.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Last November, 1,000 stolen e-mails from one of the world’s leading climate research centers in Britain seemed to challenge the scientific consensus that global warming is happening and that it is induced by human activity.

The e-mails appeared to show researchers scolding skeptics of global warming, discussing ways to hide their data, and discussing ways to keep skeptics' research out of peer-reviewed publications.

Time to Repeal the Health Insurance Industry`s Antitrust Exemption

Any comparative analysis of health care systems indicates that the greater the role of private, for-profit health insurance companies in the delivery of health care, the higher the cost.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - What happened to the "Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009" (S.1681)?

It passed the House in February with a bipartisan vote of 406 to 19. Now it is up to the Senate.

Federal Judge Recommends Reclassification of Medical Marijuana

Judge Wu also removes random drug testing and some restrictions for Charles Lynch.

(LOS ANGELES) - Federal District Judge George H. Wu issued a revised 41-page written sentencing order this week for former medical cannabis provider, Charles C. Lynch.

In addition, the Judge also granted the defense’s request for reduced supervised restrictions as Lynch remains out on $400,000 bail pending appeal. Lynch’s Federal Public Defender filed an appeal Thursday, May 6.

El Toro Marine Goes Toe-to-Toe with VA

Former El Toro Marine comments on his experience with the VA, passing important information to other vets.

(MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.) - John Uldrich, an El Toro Marine veteran, has a 100 percent plus disability rating. But for all intents and purposes, it is as bogus as they come!