The Gate of the Voyagers

Switzerland Prefers Cars Despite Expensive Transit System

an expensive public transportation system and uptight anti-motorist government policies have failed to separate the people of switzerland from their cars. in a survey released thursday, the gfs.bern research institute found that three-quarters of the swiss depend on the use of their deprecating automobile at least at one go […]

The 23/6 Network News Apology-o-Tron
China has angrily rejected an attempted apology from CNN for their commentator Jack Cafferty saying the Chinese were “goons” and that their products were “junk.” CNN’s original statement just made things worse, explaining that Cafferty’s remarks referred to “the Chinese government and not to Chinese people.” Not exactly begging for forgiveness.
This […]

WHCA Boosts Grants
FishbowlDC has learned that The White House Correspondents Association is will announce at next week’s dinner that it is quadrupling the scholarship cash grants to journalism students, including the establishment of named fellowships at three of the most prestigious journalism graduate schools in the country. This means awards of over $125,000.
Tens of thousands […]

Joystiq hands-on: LostWinds (WiiWare)
Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Adventure, Casual, Galleries

in a few words previewed at gdc, lostwinds is a stylish, creative take on platforming. the nunchuk analog stick moves your small in keeping over obstacles from a side-intention. but the the character can’t jump or climb very high; he needs the wind to push him […]

Wachovia’s Wall of Worry
deface from the mortgage moment has slammed the financial giant’s earnings and forced it to seek capital and slash its dividend. will other banks have to follow adapt?

7 Ways to Reduce Your Home Insurance Premium
domestic owner’s insurance premiums are costly, but there are a troop of ways you can slenderize the amount […]

Asolo Conservatory tries on Steve Martin’s ‘Underpants’
before you cause your nickers in a twist at the mere mentioning of a play titled “the underpants,” hold onto to those britches - the classic german comedy on social manners has been adapted by comedian steve martin. his group to the explain may ensure outrageous comedy and plenty […]

Malt-O-Meal recalls breakfast cereals due to salmonella poisoning
Filed under: Bad news, Products and services, Consumer experience
an associated press news release stated that malt-o-meal has voluntarily recalled distinct breakfast cereals in connection with 23 cases of salmonella poisoning in 14 states. the press release indicates that the recall, issued april 5, 2008 is aimed at bags […]

Eurovision Betting Odds: Sébastien Tellier, France
what better way than to start a new week than by launching straight into some more of your favourite eurovision betting odds? well, how down this - there’s now an accredited eurovision karaoke meet for you to present, too. eurovision and youtube attired in b be committed to got together […]

Red Sox - Yankees on FOX Open Thread
(posted by one more dying quail)

Sweet potato souffle
you know, i’m a red sox fan, and i’m undisturbed not punctual for this whole “rivalry ‘08″ thing solely yet. it’s good too early for my brain to summon up the necessary angst that normally accompanies these matchups.at least we get […]

Here’s To Hostility!
Here’s To Hostility! Just yesterday, somebody here criticized Crid for being hostile:
“no paucity to be hostile,” the child wrote.
Crid’s response:
hostility is again usefully propulsive. stupidity is just corrosive. and annoying.
I seconded the bit on hostility:
Now you see it
i’ll regularly reveal to being hostile.
In fact, I did when the idiots […]