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Obama to expand Bush's faith based programs

soniyashrma — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:50:29 EDT

CHICAGO (AP) - Reaching out to evangelical voters, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is announcing plans that would expand President Bush's program steering federal social service dollars to religious groups and - in a move sure to cause controversy - support their ability to hire and fire based on faith.

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Jindal: Intelligent Design "The Very Best Science"

Aidenag — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:57:25 EDT

Bobby Jindal, Louisiana Governor, exorcist, and potential McCain running mate, was interviewed on CBS's Face The Nation on Father's Day. Among the topics covered, Jindal was asked about his opinions on the debate over intelligent design's place in the public school curriculum.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bobby Jindal Creationism Intelligent Design John McCain 2008 election Politics

Chuck Hagel, Nebraskan Republican for Now, Says He Has No Plans to Back McCain

ybdogsct — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:51:01 EDT

Sen. Chuck Hagel declined to endorse John McCain, but said he would consider serving as secretary of defense in a Barack Obama administration. Hagel criticized McCain and said his disagreement with Obama is not as big as his differences with McCain over Iraq.

Channel: Politics Tags: Chuck Hagel Barack Obama John McCain

Pentagon: Taliban regrouped and 'resilient' in Afghanistan

ybdogsct — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:52:08 EDT

The Taliban have regrouped and have formed a "resilient insurgency," according to a new Pentagon report. The report predicted that the Taliban would be back in 2008. Opium production increased "substantially" in 2007. There are about 150,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, but only 32,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Channel: News Tags: Taliban Afghanistan Pentagon

Deadwood: Every Curse

ind06 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:12:26 EDT

You should see the censored version of this. It's really boring. WARNIN' : WE GOT US SOME EXPLICIT CUSSIN' HERE!

Vandals Deface Huntsville Neighborhood

ZiegfeldGirl — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:05:35 EDT

All over northwest Huntsville, you can find markings that read "VIP 256," Obama 08," and "M-13". They even hit the entrance of one subdivision that isn't even built yet.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Tagging Graffitti Gangs Vandalism Destruction

Gas could fall to $2 if Congress acts, analysts say

Aidenag — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:17:29 EDT

The price of retail gasoline could fall by half, to around $2 a gallon, within 30 days of passage of a law to limit speculation in energy-futures markets, four energy analysts told Congress on Monday.

Channel: Money Tags: Oil Gas Speculation Regulation Energy Money

Comedian George Carlin dies in Los Angeles at 71

Deidre — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:39:10 EDT

Comedian George Carlin, a counter-culture hero famed for his routines about drugs and dirty words, died of heart failure at a Los Angeles-area hospital Sunday, a spokesman said. He was 71.

Channel: Celebrities Tags: george carlin comedy comedian death propeller celeb news

Is $200 Burger Decadent Or Despicable?

david_nwpa — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:13:59 EDT

It may be the most exotic, the most expensive and the most controversial burger ever flipped in a fast-food joint. "This is not just ordinary beef, this is special?" CBS News correspondent Mark Phillips asked. Burger King's Chef Mark Dowding said: "Absolutely; this is Wagyu."

Channel: Food Tags: Burger King Fast Food Wagyu

Mourning the Passing of Jared Fogel of Subway Fame

DailyContempt — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:07:53 EDT

Jared S. Fogel, motivational speaker, founder of the Jared Foundation and spokesman for Subway Sandwiches, has died at age 31. His father told reporters yesterday from his Indiana home that Jared had died. No cause of death was listed. Fogel won numerous humanitarian awards, and amassed a significant personal fortune from the sale of his best se

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Why Propeller Is No Digg!

CommonDavid — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:10:47 EDT

Propeller is good, but not great. Although this is a social network, it's missing a few key features for bringing people together in an environment where they want to share and contribute. Here are just a few major things that Propeller is missing.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: social networking social networks digg propeller

Mad Magazine Wants You Back George Bush

ML2007 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:55:08 EDT

Did you ever wonder what happened to Mad Magazine's Alfred E. Newman? Well, I have found him for you after he has grown up. Proof positive everyone grows up to be someone.

Channel: Humor Tags: Mad Magazine George Bush Politics Humor Alfred E Newman

Propeller Week In Review: June 13, 2008

JamesMarcus — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:08:18 EDT

Dennis Kucinich's failed attempt to impeach George W. Bush ignited this week's lengthiest conversation at Propeller. But the community also sounded off on oil prices, Michelle Obama, and the dark side of working at Hooters (the job seems to be a total bust).

Channel: News Tags: propeller week in review wir

Tim Russert Dies of Heart Attack at NBC

tcnt — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:40:07 EDT

Tim Russert, NBC journalist and political heavyweight host of "Meet the Press," has died after collapsing at NBC's Washington news bureau, a source said. He was 58 years old.

Channel: News Tags: tim russert nbc news politics meet the press

Global Warming and $4 Gas

AlphaGnosis — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:54:23 EDT

You may want to give credit where credit is due to Al Gore and his global warming campaign the next time you fill your car with gasoline, because there is a direct connection between Global Warming and four dollar a gallon gas.

Channel: Science Tags: Global warming four dollar gas Al Gore fraud scam

Three Year Sentence In Gay Man's Death in South Carolina

david_nwpa — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:30:52 EDT

A 19 year old man has been sentenced to three years in prison in death of a gay man who was beaten outside a Greenville, South Carolina bar.

Channel: Gay & Lesbian Tags: South Carolina Greenville Hate Crime Anti Gay

Obama Is Right, Words Matter

catstevens — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:56:56 EDT

"Don't tell me words don't matter!" Sen. Barack Obama thundered at a Wisconsin Democratic Party dinner in February. He should have remembered that at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference last week.

Channel: Politics Tags: Words Matter Obama Israel Public Affairs Committee Carl Rove

It's Getting Crowded Under Obama's Bus

AlphaGnosis — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:46:21 EDT

On Tuesday, Barack Obama faced the glare of the cameras and tried to deal with what was rapidly becoming one of those "distractions" he so despises.

Channel: Politics Tags: getting crowded under obamas bus

Intelligent people 'less likely to believe in God'

Maing — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:14:28 EDT

People with higher IQs are less likely to believe in God, according to a new study

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I'm Voting Republican

Neophile — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:30:26 EDT

All the reasons to vote republican... and more!

Channel: Politics Tags: issues gop election 2008 republican

4 deaths reported as tornado hits Boy Scout camp

TechnologyExpert — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:36:25 EDT

An apparent tornado has struck a Boy Scout camp in western Iowa, and local media reported four deaths at the camp, as well as perhaps 30 to 40 injuries.

Channel: News Tags: Tornado Iowa Boy Scouts Deaths

Unlike Others, U.S. Defends Freedom to Offend in Speech

TechnologyExpert — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:03:29 EDT

As more countries move to ban or restrict hate speech, some legal scholars say the U.S. should reconsider the broad scope of First Amendment protection.

Channel: Politics Tags: Freedom of Speech Hate Speech

Michelle Obama, Cindy McCain are study in contrast

libsRfunny — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:44:19 EDT

Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain share a dislike of rough-edged U.S. politics. Each tried to talk her spouse out of running for the White House.

Channel: Politics Tags: Cindy McCain Michelle Obama

The Worst Movie Ever Made?

Mdiar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:15:34 EDT

Okay, I had this idea yesterday to submit this movie and leave it up to Propeller to decide... IS this the worst film ever made? Note the Earth, which looks strangely like the Death Star (due to the shell of compressed human brain molecules protecting it!) and the Indiana Jones theme music!

Channel: Movies Tags: Turkish Star Wars Indiana Jones worst movie ever