Exploring Mystical, Spiritual, And Fantastical

Associated Press - December 4, 2008 2:45 PM ET MANKATO, Minn. - A bankruptcy judge in Delaware has ruled that VeraSun Energy Corp., can renege on its recent corn contracts for ethanol plants in Janesville and ...  

The burgeoning world population, estimated to reach 9 billion by 2040, will increase demand for food and energy from farmers and challenge them to balance the demands, said a think tank on Thursday.  

NEW YORK -- President-elect Barack Obama's pick for energy secretary will likely lead the department through a new era with a sharp focus on renewable energy, but who'll lead a revamped agency is far from ...  

One Elmira city council member is asking Senator George Winner to publicly state whether he or his law firm represents New York's largest natural gas producer, Fortuna Energy.  

And because we are facing a massive economic, energy and environmental crisis, the new president and Congress must do what Franklin Roosevelt did when he was faced with a crisis : The Big 3 are, from this point ...  

Exactly 60 years have passed since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations.  

OLDWICK, N.J., Dec 03, 2008 -- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed most of the financial strength ratings and issuer credit ratings of Universal American Corp.'s primary insurance subsidiaries.  

Date : Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:15:01 +0400 ARMENIAN PRESIDENT: ARMENIA HOPES CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIFTH ENERGY BLOCK OF RAZDAN POWER PLANT TO END IN THE FIRST HALF-YEAR 2010 ArmInfo 2008-12-02 16:27:00 Arminfo.  

For 16 years, Trish Russ, owner of The Flower Basket in Hibbing, has utilized Hibbing's "Spirit of Unity" parade as the catalyst for her Christmas season kickoff and open house.  

If you're looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit and give back this weekend you can head out to Ohio National's seventh annual Victorian Holiday Village.  

Danny Boyle's acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire, an early favorite in the Oscars sweepstakes, has grabbed the big prize at Britain's version of the Indie Spirit Awards, which the Limeys call the British Independent ...  

VeraSun Energy has said in a filing in Delaware bankruptcy court that it has the right under bankruptcy law to reject farmers forward corn contracts, and that it intends to do so.  

FESTIVE SPIRIT: Cody Kroon, left, and Olive Trice enjoyed riding on the Richmond Playcentre float at the Richmond Santa Parade on Saturday.  

THE seasonal spirit came to Bromyard at the weekend as crowds gathered for a day of light entertainment.  

In recent years, statistics have shown that it has become commonplace for UK employers to decline to hold a Christmas party, or even enter into the spirit of the festive season.  

The Auckland Santa Parade Trust is focussing on the festive spirit, now its battle with a Chinese political group has been sorted.  

In an interview with Barbara Walters, Obama said he plans to sit down with the chief usher for the presidential mansion and do an evaluation of its energy efficiency.  

Russia and Venezuela have signed an agreement to promote the development of nuclear energy for civilian use.  

The feel-good vibe of a Booker Mini concert doesn't end with the last song. The band, which is probably the only local band with its own foundation, keeps the positive energy flowing throughout the year by ...  

Nov, 14, 2008 Rabbi A. Henach Leibowitz: The Power of Spiritual Inertia Caroline B. Glick: The perils ahead Nov, 13, 2008 Stratfor Intelligence Briefing: How Bush and Obama together could change the Middle East ...  

Kanye West, Ludacris, and The Killers will soon be coming to Meebo, part of a broader deal involving Universal Music Group.A Meebo is a networking site that allows web-based IMing from any provider, including ...  

They're still ready for Armageddon at the Church Universal and Triumphant, a religious sect that for almost two decades has kept a bomb shelter stocked for 750 people deep in a forest near Yellowstone National ...  

Colombo, Nov 23 The long drawn out civil war in Sri Lanka has reached a crucial phase with reports of the fighting spirit of the Tamil Tigers said to be at an 'all time low' after the fall of two of their ...  

Check out recent reviews of these books online : John Vernon captures the spirit of Billy the Kid in "Lucky Billy." Anne Rice shares her spiritual journey in "Called Out of Darkness." John Dunning's "The ...  

William "Clarence" Phillips, 95, of 674 Clarence Phillips Road, died Friday, November 21, 2008, at Universal Health Care in Ramseur.  

Yahoo! Movies has posted a new TV spot for Lionsgate's The Spirit , opening on Christmas Day.  

About two months after closing its sale to NBC Universal, The Weather Channel is paring down its workforce.  

There's this great film from the late 90s - it's vastly under appreciated - that has, to my eternal regret, and the eternal shame of Universal, never been released on widescreen DVD.  

In this clip via Universal Hub , Dorchester native and NKOTB hellraiser Donnie Wahlberg sports a ... gasp ... Yankees cap at a New Kids on the Block show on Oct.  

Wal-Mart makes deal to purchase wind power direct from Duke Energy. Wind project will provide up to 15% of power for about 360 Texas locations.  

Christmas is approaching fast. Just turn on your radio to hear the proof jingling through your speakers.  

President-elect Barack Obama and his defeated Republican rival John McCain pledged a ""new era of reform"" to solve the U.S. economic crisis, transform energy policy and safeguard national security.  

"There's a vibe in the air, I can feel it everywhere," as Reggae master Pato Banton sang in "Universal Love." Sunday, fans will be able to feel those vibes at the Continental Club.  

ABC News is trying to look on the bright side in these troubled times, launching a series called "Spirit of America" that will air weekly during "World News With Charles Gibson." The two- or three-minute ...  

The actress lost a number of personal items in the burglary, which occurred during filming at the Universal Studios lot in Hollywood.  

I wish to bring a sad fact to the notice of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan ; the degrees awarded by Allama Iqbal Open University are not acceptable in United Arab Emirates.  

Lionsgate has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette from Frank Miller's "The Spirit," entitled, "The Women of the Spirit." Women of "The Spirit" Lionsgate has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette ...  

Nikki Finke Rails on NBCU's Ben Silverman; 'You Sir, Are No Brandon Tartikoff' Silverman Ben Silverman, co-chairman of NBC Entertainment and NBC Universal Television Studio and executive producer of NBC's The ...  

As Universal Music Group continues to ponder launching a Hulu-like site for music videos, Screen Digest analyst Arash Amel released a prediction that could add momentum to the idea.  

By Janet Wilson Sunday, November 23, 2008 EXHIBIT Vineyard Art that will make you want to go Now here's an art exhibit with universal appeal.  

"Nautilus" is a development system for hybrid computer architectures - runs on Linux and it is based on QS22 Blade servers.  

USA Hockey named Qwest Communications as the title sponsor of the Qwest Tour at a press conference at the Xcel Energy Center.  

Energy firms are making more money from customers on pre-paid meters. Energy suppliers make some of their biggest profits from their poorest customers, a watchdog has said.  

MANSFIELD -- The streets of downtown Mansfield were filled with holiday cheer Saturday during the sixth annual FirstMerit Holiday Parade, and members of Girl Scouts Heritage Trail were feeling the spirit.  

Toren Altair writes with this excerpt from a story at The Space Fellowship: "NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit communicated via the Mars Odyssey orbiter today right at the time when ground controllers had ...  

Power giant and utility operator Exelon Corp. said Tuesday that it is taking its all-stock bid of around $6 billion for NRG Energy Inc.  

Northpole.com is a commercial, family-oriented Christmas site that offers a little of everything for visitors.  

AP Energy Writer This summer, alternative energy was looking like it was poised for a phenomenal 2009.  

THE USB Implementers Forum will formally announce the technical specifications of the next generation of Universal Serial Bus connectivity at a conference in San Jose, California, next week.  

It is like repeating the mundane -yes, we are living in truly stressful times. Body, mind, heart and spirit are all subjected to the ravages of day-to-day stress.  

Farish A. Noor It is odd, to say the least, that after more than fourteen centuries there remain some people who claim to be Muslims but who still have not internalised the universal values of Islam.  

Gimme a break. I thought Barack Obama campaigned on economic, energy and war issues.  

The economy is one fundamental reason to address global warming. By creating a new economy based on the efficient use of existing energy, reducing polluting emissions and converting to renewable sources of ...  

Chris Chappell lead the way with two goals and an assist as the Saginaw Spirit ran their winning streak to four games, beating the Sault Ste.  

Day.Az reports with reference to the press service for SOCAR that Abdullayev voiced confidence that the US-Azerbaijani relations will further develop under new administration of the White House.  

Gerald Buckley, owner of Grocio Inc., gets a hug from his wife, Michelle, shortly after learning he had won the Tulsa Entrepreneurial Spirit Award on Tuesday evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.  

Lehigh Valley is bringing back its popular Spirit of the Season travel promotion that allows families and couples to take in the sights and sounds of the centrally-located eastern Pennsylvania region.  

Residents unable to make it to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Games can get a taste of the Olympic spirit closer to home when the Olympic Torch Relay rolls through Northumberland.  

The pursuit of harmony is a basic value and the fundamental spirit of Chinese culture, State Councilor Liu Yandong told representatives of the 2008 Beijing Forum on Friday.  

Shown from left are Ruben Rodriguez of Washington Gas, Arlington County government energy manager John Morrill, Rosemary Jimenez and Kelly Gibson and Carl Butler of Washington Gas, who participated in the ...  

Featuring the biggest names in freestyle and the biggest name in energy drinks, the Invasion Tour will further infuse the national snocross tour with aerial action and the world's best snowmobile athletes.  

With her energy, passion and connections, Adelyn Lim has the makings of a successful businesswoman.  

Universal in its appeal, Reggae spans generations, demographics and life styles.  

An Arnold man stole a Corvette from a residence in Plum then crashed the car at Universal Road and Franklin Drive and died.  

The usually quiet and dusty yard of the Fatahillah Park in the Old Town area, West Jakarta, got a new spirit on Saturday.  

A magic wand, a fishing rod or a royal scepter? The lowly stick, a universal plaything powered by a child's imagination, landed in the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with the Baby Doll and the ...  

In the spirit of "Don't Knock It 'Til You Try It" TransWorld SURF's Chris and Justin Cote meet up with renowned Alaia slider and all-around shredder Chris Del Moro at Seaside Reef to see what all the ...  

Theatre may be a universal language, but it is also a language spoken in many accents and dialects.  

Fifty years of Cup memories Retiring racing writer Tony Bourke reminisces about the most memorable Melbourne Cup years.  

The Spirit of Giving  

Technology and Environment Leaders Call for Policy on Energy-Efficiency November 18, 2008 Did you know that technology can cut global greenhouse gases 15 percent and save up to $946B? Today in Washington DC at ...  

CLOSE Faith's Checkbook - November 5 November 5 What is Painful Will End "I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before Me, and the souls; which I have made" . ...  

Anyone know what kind of rocks these are? Rock I looks like it is covered in something.