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Rocketman flies over Alps with jet-pack strapped to his back

TheVisionary — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:16:06 EDT

Yves Rossy likes to jump out of a small plane with a pair of jet-powered wings on his back and loop the loop above the Swiss Alps. The self-built contraption took the former fighter pilot five years to build and perfect - and yesterday he gave it its maiden flight.

Channel: News Tags: cool iron man rocketman alps flying

NQ:The Week in Photos 05/16

helenephoto — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:06:19 EDT

A photo, as the saying goes, is worth a thousand words. And the right photo--the revelatory image--can be worth a great deal more. In that spirit, we've put together ten pictures that capture the turbulent events of the past week.

Channel: News Tags: news photos

Flight attendant accused of setting fire on airplane

TechnologyExpert — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:07:54 EDT

A flight attendant angry about his work route set a fire in an airplane bathroom, forcing an emergency landing, authorities said.

Channel: News Tags: Flight Attendent Fire Airline

Clinton: It'd be 'terrible mistake' to pick McCain over Obama

expursuit — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:02:16 EDT

(CNN) -- Hillary Clinton on Wednesday reiterated her vow to stay in the Democratic presidential race, but she said it would be a "terrible mistake" for her supporters to vote for John McCain over Barack Obama.

Channel: Politics Tags: Hillary Clinton Barack Obama John McCain President

Indictment Handed Down in Megan Meier "MySpace Suicide" Case

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:59:16 EDT

You probably remember the Megan Meier case, in which a teenage girl committed suicide after a MySpace romance went bad. The romance itself and the boy involved were in fact fictional, perpetrated as a vindictive prank by the mother of a former friend who lived down the street.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Megan Meier Myspace Suicide Indictment

New bin Laden message coming on Israel: monitor

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:46:50 EDT

A pending new message from al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been announced on Islamist message boards and addresses the 60th anniversary of the state of Israel, an Internet terrorism monitor said on Thursday.

Channel: News Tags: Israel Bin Laden MEssage

Sean Penn warns Barack Obama at Cannes Film Festival opening

libsRfunny — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:02:18 EDT

Asked if he would be joining other Hollywood A-listers in pledging support for Obama, Penn gave him a less than ringing endorsement and warned that he has an awful lot to live up to.

Channel: Celebrities Tags: Sean Penn Cannes Film Festival Obama 2008 election

California Supreme Court approves gay marriage

SonOfTheMask — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:31:03 EDT

SAN FRANCISCO -- The California Supreme Court ruled today that same-sex couples should be permitted to marry, rejecting state marriage laws as discriminatory.

Channel: Gay & Lesbian Tags: Gay Marriage California

Yahoo!'s Buzz Sinks Digg

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:10:57 EDT

Yahoo! launched its Buzz Social News site in beta form in February. Unlike most Social News sites, only pre-approved publishers are allowed. And, while it was unclear just how well it would do, it seems that Buzz has really taken off.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Digg Buzz Social News

Adoption's Not for Sissies

Shay — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:44:14 EDT

Momlogic's Jackie: When I flew across the world to see the daughter we're adopting, not only did I meet the most precious little girl, but I discovered so much more about myself.

Channel: Family Tags: momlogic adoption taiwan baby children parenting fostering court system

AP reporting Annika Sorenstam to retire at season's end

TomBiro — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:15:17 EDT

The Associated Press is reporting on Tuesday that golf superstar Annika Sorenstam is set to retire at the end of this season.

Channel: Sports Tags: lpga golf annika sorenstam retirement

Bush pledges support for Lebanese army in Hezbollah battle

JamesMarcus — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:33:27 EDT

The US is prepared to strengthen the Lebanese army to help disarm Hezbollah, after a week of violence between the militia group and pro-government gunmen that left 81 people dead. George W. Bush said that US assistance would ensure that the army was "able to defend the Lebanese government and safeguard its institutions."

Channel: News Tags: lebanon hezbollah george w bush

Clinton poised for W.Va. win

SunnyDays — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:06:03 EDT

The Democratic presidential race runs on two tracks now, one snaking through the West Virginia primary Tuesday and the other mapped out by Barack Obama through battleground states in the fall.

Channel: Politics Tags: West Virginia Barack Obama race presidential Clinton

Microsoft software gives free tours of space

STONERS — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:18:53 EDT

Any Star Trek fan knows that space travel is not always easy, but Microsoft Corp wants to make traveling the "final frontier" as simple as turning on your computer.

Channel: Science Tags: Microsoft Software Free Tours Space

All poultry in Seoul killed after bird flu outbreak

STONERS — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:52:23 EDT

South Korean officials said Monday they have killed all poultry in Seoul, the capital, to curb the spread of bird flu following a new outbreak of the disease in the city.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Poultry Seoul Killed Bird Flu Outbreak

Obama defends his patriotism, quarrels with McCain

not2needy — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:53:18 EDT

Wearing a flag lapel pin, Sen. Barack Obama emphasized his patriotism and support for a strong and humane military Monday, while Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton implored West Virginians to sustain her hopes of somehow denying him the Democratic presidential nomination.

Channel: Politics Tags: Obama Defends Patriotism Quarrels with McCain Clinton

Old gas pumps can't handle ever-rising prices

TechnologyExpert — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:40:24 EDT

Mom-and-pop service stations are running into a problem as gasoline marches toward $4 a gallon: Thousands of old-fashioned pumps can't register more than $3.99 on their spinning mechanical dials.

Channel: News Tags: Gasoline prices OPEC Oil

Ex-State officials allege corruption in Iraq

not2needy — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:01:47 EDT

The Bush administration repeatedly ignored corruption at the highest levels within the Iraqi government and kept secret potentially embarrassing information so as not to undermine its relationship with Baghdad, according to two former State Department employees.

Channel: Politics Tags: Ex State Officials Allege Corruption in Iraq

Space scientist says texting is four times more expensive than receiving scientific data from space

Ousama — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:10:16 EDT

A University of Leicester space scientist has worked out that sending texts via mobile phones works out to be far more expensive than downloading data from the Hubble Space Telescope. Dr Nigel Bannister's calculations were used for the Channel 4 Dispatches programme "The Mobile Phone Rip-Off".

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Space scientist texting mobile phones expensive

Strong china quake felt as far as Thailand

MyWayOnNow — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:27:53 EDT

The quake was felt across much of China and as far west as Bangkok, Thailand's capital, some 3,300 km (2050 miles) away, where office buildings swayed for several minutes.

Channel: News Tags: china earthquake quake

U.S. flying cyclone aid to "outpost of tyranny"

DiffeeOnline — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:22:48 EDT

The United States was set to fly relief supplies on Monday to Myanmar, a country it has called an "outpost of tyranny", as aid continues to dribble into the reclusive state nine days after a devastating cyclone.

Channel: News Tags: burma myanmar aid cyclone relief

Voter ID Battle Shifts to Proof of Citizenship

TechnologyExpert — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:01:18 EDT

The battle over voting rights will expand this week as lawmakers in Missouri are expected to support a proposed constitutional amendment to enable election officials to require proof of citizenship from anyone registering to vote.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 Presidential Race Voter ID Supreme Court

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

TechnologyExpert — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:18:48 EDT

Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates.

Channel: Money Tags: 401K Retirement Savers Errros

Heath Ledger Action Figure in High Demand

Jebbica — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:37:29 EDT

People are desperate to own a little piece of Heath Ledger, in the form of an action figure! A plastic doll of Heath as the Joker in The Dark Knight are selling out all over New York.

Channel: Movies Tags: heath ledger dark knight celebrities movies batman

Propeller Week In Review: May 8, 2008

JamesMarcus — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:05:30 EDT

The Bush family took a major drubbing this week from the Propeller community. But there were also lively conversations about the North Carolina primary, Richard Dawson, and the gold-plated triumph of "Iron Man."

Channel: News Tags: wir week in review propeller

Who Are The Superdelegates?

JamesMarcus — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:11:37 EDT

Barring a huge late turnaround, the deciding votes for the Democratic nomination will come from the approximately 800 "superdelegates," automatically seated and free to vote as they please. Who are these powerful insiders? Why are they there? The story goes back 40 years, to the bloody debacle of the 1968 convention and subsequent loss to Richard Nixon.

Channel: Politics Tags: superdelegates democratic party

NQ:The Week in Photos 05/09

helenephoto — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:04:54 EDT

Channel: News Tags: news photos

US military denies Iraq report of al-Qaida arrest

JamesMarcus — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:51:42 EDT

The U.S. military on Friday denied Iraqi government claims that the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq was captured and said a man with a similar name had been arrested in the northern city of Mosul. Iraqi authorities had announced Thursday that police commandos captured Abu Ayyub al-Masri in a raid in the northern city of Mosul.

Channel: News Tags: al qaeda iraq al masri

Slumping economy: It's a guy thing

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:08:53 EDT

From last November through this April, American women aged 20 and up gained nearly 300,000 jobs, according to the household survey of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, American men lost nearly 700,000 jobs. You might even say American men are in recession, and American women are not.

Channel: Careers & Jobs Tags: Recession Economy Jobs

Microsoft sends out feelers to Facebook: report

digitalfever — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:01:40 EDT

Microsoft Corp gauged Facebook's interest in a possible acquisition after the software giant's failed takeover attempt of Yahoo Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Channel: News Tags: technology report Microsoft interest

Hillary Clinton: The Psycho Ex-Girlfriend of the Democratic Party

Wil — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:43:47 EDT

Despite all the math counting her out, Hillary Clinton fervently remains in the race to become the Democratic nominee for president in 2008. She has become the Democratic Party's psycho ex-girlfriend, and she's not going away without a restraining order. [via reddit]

Channel: Politics Tags: Humor Clinton Obama Democrats Election 2008 Primary

The Worst Movies Adapted From Comic Books

Wil — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:15:50 EDT

Unfortunately, there are also those other comics-to-film adaptations that disappoint critics, mainstream audiences and comic book fans alike. These films, whether due to bad writing, inept direction, gross miscasting, or a combination of factors, are often not only bad comic book adaptations, but bad movies in general.

Channel: Movies Tags: Bad Movies Comic Book Movies Comic Books Blockbusters Iron Man Batman and Robin

Obama wins North Carolina primary

Aidenag — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:34:30 EDT

Barack Obama has won the North Carolina presidential primary, but he trails Hillary Rodham Clinton in Indiana. The two states are the last big-delegate prizes left in the long race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Channel: Politics Tags: Barack Obama 2008 election North Carolina Politics Primary

Twitter Away, Folks

JamesMarcus — Tue, 06 May 2008 16:03:35 EDT

For Propeller members who wish to explore a speedier method of virtual repartee, there is now Twitter. This microblogging service allows users to report on their lives in minute detail--and we have created a special Propeller feed on the Twitter site.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: twitter propeller

Colbert wins 'Webby Person of the Year'

cmetzger4 — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:36:22 EDT

Stephen Colbert may have already earned the title of "Greatest Living American" but now he can add "Webby Person of the Year."

Channel: Celebrities Tags: web Google Colbert award internet

Young voters poised to flex voting muscle

digitalfever — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:10:20 EDT

On a spring day warm enough for sunbathing, John Gillard and Josh Hall waited patiently in line at the Indiana University student union to cast their first votes Ã¢â;¬" Gillard for Barack Obama, Hall for Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Channel: Politics Tags: votes news barack obama hillary rodham clinton indiana university

States Get In on the Calls for a Gas Tax Holiday

TechnologyExpert — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:33:39 EDT

Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida has been fighting to cut 10 cents from the state's gasoline tax for two weeks in July. Lawmakers in Missouri, New York and Texas have also proposed a summer break from state gas taxes, while candidates for governor in Indiana and North Carolina are sparring over relief ideas of their own.

Channel: Money Tags: Gax Tax Florida 2008 Presidential Race

The Gospel of Consumption

Neophile — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:17:05 EDT

Private cars were relatively scarce in 1919 and horse-drawn conveyances were still common. In residential districts, electric streetlights had not yet replaced many of the old gaslights. And within the home, electricity remained largely a luxury item for the wealthy.

Channel: Shopping Tags: consumption production consumerism labor

'Iron Man' crushes box office with $100M debut

Deidre — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:59:24 EDT

Superhero film is the second best premiere ever for a non-sequel movie

Channel: Movies Tags: iron man movie superhero box office film

Celtics ground Hawks with Game 7 blowout

Deidre — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:21:11 EDT

Holding Atlanta to team-low 26 first-half points, Boston wins by 34

Channel: Sports Tags: celtics hawks basketball boston atlanta