Propeller.com Stories commented on by Fedquip

Lost parrot tells veterinarian his address

TheVisionary — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:57:08 EDT

"I'm Mr. Yosuke Nakamura," the bird told the veterinarian, according to Uemura. The parrot also provided his full home address, down to the street number, and even entertained the hospital staff by singing songs.

Channel: Humor Tags: funny bird pets lost japan

YouTube - Holy warriors in the US armed forces

Fedquip — Sun, 18 May 2008 16:00:19 EDT

Separation of church and state being dissolved within the military

Channel: Religion Tags: God Religion Officers Christian Fellowship Military

Bush: I quit golf over Iraq war

TechnologyExpert — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:53:25 EDT

US President George W. Bush said in an interview out Tuesday that he quit playing golf in 2003 out of respect for the families of US soldiers killed in the conflict in Iraq, now in its sixth year.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush Iraq Golf

Einstein's Letter Makes View Of Religion Relatively Clear: Childish Superstitions

Neophile — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:18:39 EDT

Due to be auctioned this week in London after being in a private collection for more than 50 years, the document leaves no doubt that the theoretical physicist was no supporter of religious beliefs, which he regarded as "childish superstitions".

Channel: Religion Tags: albert einstein einstein religion letter auction childish superstition childish superstition

The Rise of the Rest

Digidave — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:01:58 EDT

It's true China is booming, Russia is growing more assertive, terrorism is a threat. But if America is losing the ability to dictate to this new world, it has not lost the ability to lead.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags:

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

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

Myanmar death toll now at 4,000

Aidenag — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:05:50 EDT

Almost 4,000 people have died and another 3,000 remain missing in Myanmar as a result of this weekend's devastating cyclone, state media reported Monday. The soaring death toll was announced as the reclusive southeast Asian country's ruling military junta issued a rare appeal for international assistance.

Channel: News Tags: Myanmar Burma Cyclone Natural Disaster

Unprecedented collapse of salmon population hits West Coast

DiffeeOnline — Sun, 04 May 2008 03:48:56 EDT

"The unprecedented collapse of the salmon population will hit fishermen, their families, and fishing communities hard, and that is why we have moved quickly to declare a fishery disaster."

Channel: Food Tags: salmon fish crisis environment climate

Michael Arrington - The TIME 100 - TIME

Fedquip — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:39:43 EDT

Michael Arrington, a former corporate attorney who, via his TechCrunch blog, has become one of the most influential figures on the Web, is the quintessential blogger

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Michael Arrington Time 100 Blogging TechCrunch

Happy spamiversary! Spam turns 30

Wil — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:33:48 EDT

Thirty years ago next week, Gary Thuerk, a marketer at the now-defunct computer firm Digital Equipment Corporation, sent an email to 393 users of Arpanet, the US government-run computer network that eventually became the internet. It was the first spam email ever. [via /.]

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: DEC History ARPANet Spam Happy Birthday Now Die Already

Mainstream Media Commercial from Jon Lajoie

ind06 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:38:04 EDT

Side effects of the Mass Media may include a zombie-like existence, belief in fairy tales and willful submission of your constitutional rights. Results may vary.

Channel: Popular Videos Tags: But Not Propeller

Conflict follows device that drives away teen loiterers

Ousama — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:38:17 EDT

NEW YORK (AP) A wall-mounted gadget designed to drive away loiterers with a shrill,piercing noise audible only to teens and young adults is infuriating civil liberties groups and tormenting young people after being introduced into the United States.Almost 1,000 units of the device, called the Mosquito,have been sold in the United States and Canada

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: device teen loiterers