Propeller.com Stories submitted by TimALoftis

'Sex and the City' Vote Heavily Favors Obama

TimALoftis — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:46:34 EDT

Unmarried women -- often dubbed the "Sex and the City" vote -- overwhelmingly support Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., over Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., in key battleground states, according to a recent poll.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election unmarried women barack obama john mccain

Hurricane Watch Issued For Parts Of Texas

TimALoftis — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:26:10 EDT

A hurricane watch was issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts Monday as Tropical Storm Dolly entered the Gulf of Mexico.

Channel: News Tags: hurricane hurricane dolly dolly texas

Bush's Approval Drops To 21%

TimALoftis — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:20:55 EDT

George W. Bush's overall job approval has dropped to 21% as 76% of American say the national economy is getting worse according to the latest survey from the American Research Group.

Channel: Politics Tags: bush george w bush bush approval

A Change in Policy: Bush Taking Policy Cues From Obama?

TimALoftis — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:30:55 EDT

The new efforts have both critics and supporters of the focus on diplomatic solutions wondering if the Bush administration is taking its foreign policy cues from the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, who has advocated broader engagement with America's enemies.

Channel: News Tags: bush bush administration cowboy diplomacy barack obama iran

Worldwide Santa Clauses Meet In Denmark

TimALoftis — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:59:12 EDT

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas At World Santa Claus Congress

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News In Hot Spots Appears To Aid Obama

TimALoftis — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:52:08 EDT

Barack Obama's long-awaited and much-hyped trip overseas, in large part intended to overcome a perception that he's not up to the job of commander-in-chief, seems to have come at the perfect time as recent events in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran have played into his message.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election barack obama iraq trip iraq iran afghanistan

Man Decides Not to Jump Off Ledge, Then Falls

TimALoftis — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:37:44 EDT

The man climbed onto the ledge about 12:15 p.m. and for four hours paced and peered at the ground. He fell just before 4:10 p.m. after trying to climb down. The man lost his footing as he tried to move down the building and briefly hung off the ledge by only his hands before falling feet first.

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Obama And McCain To Make First Joint Appearance On 8/16

TimALoftis — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:09:14 EDT

Presumed Presidential Nominees McCain and Obama to Make First Joint Campaign Appearance on August 16 at Saddleback Church.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election john mccain barack obama saddleback church faith

Arrest Made After Bronze Horse Statue Stolen

TimALoftis — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:44:10 EDT

Police say a bronze horse statue stolen from a now-defunct New Jersey racetrack has been broken up and sold to a salvage yard for a fraction of its value

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Health Bills Can Lead To Debt Woes For Insured, Too

TimALoftis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:52:58 EDT

As the economy sours, Americans say they're being hit hard by gas bills and housing costs. But there's another big problem: One in four say they're having trouble paying health care bills. That's according to a new poll conducted in Florida and Ohio by NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard School of Public Health.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: medical cost high cost of insurance health care bankruptcy

Video - CBS Interviews Obama In Afghanistan

TimALoftis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:30:19 EDT

CBS is the first of the major networks to be granted a sit down interview with Senator Obama while on his overseas trip. A portion of the interview can be seen here.

Taser Death Ignites Racial Tensions

TimALoftis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:46:36 EDT

At 1:28 p.m. last Jan. 17, Baron "Scooter" Pikes was a healthy 21-year-old man. By 2:07 p.m., he was dead. What happened in the 39 minutes in between Ã¢â;¬" during which Pikes was handcuffed by local police and shocked nine times with a Taser, while reportedly pleading for mercy

Channel: News Tags: taser tasers race racial tensions Winnfield

Gallup Daily: Obama 45% McCain 42%

TimALoftis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:11:13 EDT

The latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking report for July 17-19 shows Barack Obama maintaining a slight advantage over John McCain, 45% to 42%.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election barack obama john mccain poll

Former AOL Execs Launch Snagfilms, Acquire indieWIRE

TimALoftis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:03:34 EDT

Former AOL execs Ted Leonsis and Steve Case and venture capitalist Miles Gilburne have launched SnagFilms, to promote viral distribution of documentaries via virtual movie theatre widgets.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: aol snagfilms steve case ted leonsis

'Dark Knight' Sets Opening Weekend Box Office Record

TimALoftis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:54:31 EDT

A Warner Bros. executive says the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" has taken in $155.34 million to top "Spider-Man 3" for best opening weekend ever at the box office.

Channel: Movies Tags: batman the dark knight warner brothers

"Not One Drop Of Oil Spilled"? Not Quite

TimALoftis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:15:41 EDT

Analysis: Advocates Repeat False Claim About Environmental Safety Of Offshore Drilling. As a result of Katrina and Rita, a total volume of 17,652 barrels of total petroleum products, of which 13,137 barrels were crude oil and condensate, was spilled from platforms, rigs and pipelines.

Channel: Politics Tags: Katrina oil drilling environment offshore drilling

Africa's Women Last And Least In Food Crisis

TimALoftis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:41:12 EDT

Women grow the food, fetch the water, shop at the market and cook the meals. But when it comes time to eat, men and children eat first, and women eat last and least.

Channel: Food Tags: africa food poverty food crisis

Inmate Loses Weight And Escapes Through Jail's Air Vent

TimALoftis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:43:50 EDT

A man charged with murder has escaped from a Texas jail by climbing through an air conditioner vent.

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Men Recount Agony At Sea After Eating Tainted Grouper

TimALoftis — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:30:16 EDT

For eight days, the fishermen's boat was a living hell.

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Iraq Leader Maliki Supports Obama's Withdrawal Plans

TimALoftis — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:25:37 EDT

In an interview with SPIEGEL, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Barack Obama's 16 time frame for a withdrawal from Iraq is the right one.

Channel: News Tags: iraq iraq war maliki nouri al maliki iraqi prime minister barack obama troop withdrawal

Whoops! White House Touts Obama News

TimALoftis — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:21:27 EDT

The White House this afternoon accidentally sent to its extensive distribution list a Reuters story headlined "Iraqi PM backs Obama troop exit plan - magazine."

Channel: News Tags: iraq iraq war troop withdrawal timetable iraq prime minister bush

'Dark Knight' Sets Box Office Single Day Record With $66.4M

TimALoftis — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:38:17 EDT

A Warner Bros. executive says the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" has set a single-day box office record by taking in $66.4 million on opening day.

Channel: Movies Tags: batman the dark knight warner brothers

Homophobes Strike Again Near Fort Lauderdale

TimALoftis — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:43:01 EDT

The beleaguered gay community of greater Fort Lauderdale has been put through another homophobic incident.

Channel: Gay & Lesbian Tags: fort lauderdale homophobes hate

Report: Iraqi PM Backs Obama Troop Exit Plan

TimALoftis — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:37 EDT

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told a German magazine he supported prospective U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's proposal that U.S. troops should leave Iraq within 16 months.

Channel: News Tags: iraq iraq war maliki nouri al maliki iraqi prime minister barack obama troop withdrawal

Fisherman Hooks Drowning Man And Reels Him In

TimALoftis — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:46:04 EDT

A man who was drowning in a Maine river is recovering after someone reeled him in with a fishing rod.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: propeller weird news maine fisherman

Woman Attacked By Kangaroo Saved By Pet Dog

TimALoftis — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:41:58 EDT

An elderly woman was attacked by a large kangaroo on a farm in Australia and was lucky to be alive after a pet dog leapt to her aid, her son said Saturday.

Channel: Pets Tags: propeller weird news kangaroo australia

Could D.C. Bribery Have Cost Troop Lives?

TimALoftis — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:27:09 EDT

With American lives at stake, Egland couldn't imagine how a company like MZM got such a crucial contract. There, Egland did some digging and found MZM had gotten millions in Defense contracts - courtesy of Rep. Duke Cunningham, R-Calif., in the form of earmarks, grants of money without the normal public review.

Channel: News Tags: iraq ieds troop deaths duke cunningham congress

Cyber-security Expert Suggests Diebold Tampered With 2002 Georgia Election

TimALoftis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:27:50 EDT

A leading cyber-security expert and former adviser to Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) says he has fresh evidence regarding election fraud on Diebold electronic voting machines during the 2002 Georgia gubernatorial and senatorial elections.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2002 election georgia max cleland roy barnes

Hillary Clinton Blasts Bush On Abortion Proposal

TimALoftis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:17:50 EDT

"This is a gratuitous, unnecessary insult to the women of the United States of America. These rules pose a dire threat to women's health, to health-care providers, and to uninsured and low-income Americans seeking care. It is a disgrace, but unfortunately it is not a surprise."

Channel: News Tags: hillary clinton george w bush bush abortion contraceptives women health

US Downplayed Electrical Risks in Iraq

TimALoftis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:13:15 EDT

Inferior electrical work by private contractors on U.S. military bases in Iraq is more widespread than the Pentagon has acknowledged, according to a published report.

Channel: News Tags: iraq iraq war electrical work kbr

Report: 'The Dark Knight' Sets Record For Midnight Debut

TimALoftis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:09:22 EDT

Media By Numbers says the new Batman movie from Warner Bros. brought in $18.5 million Friday from its midnight screening in 3,040 theaters.

Channel: Movies Tags: the dark knight warner brothers

Homophobic Comic Book Stirs Up Scandal

TimALoftis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:18:19 EDT

The 16-page homophobic comic book featuring Satan, angels, toga-wearing gay people and crude depictions of public officials discussing "anal sodomy" and "Pedifiles." Brent Rinehart, an Oklahoma County Commissioner locked in a tough reelection race sent the comic to registered Republicans in his district.

Channel: Gay & Lesbian Tags: homophobia comic book brent rinehart republicans

McCain Surrogate Makes Controversial Muslim Comment

TimALoftis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:09:07 EDT

A leading John McCain surrogate stirred controversy Friday after defending the Iraq war in particularly stark terms, telling reporters "the Muslims have said either we kneel, or they're going to kill us."

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election john mccain bud day swiftboater muslims

McCain's Jokes - No Joking Matter (Video)

TimALoftis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:02:56 EDT

Countdown's Keith Olbermann does a segment on John McCain's weird sense of humor.

Man Collects $800 A Month Renting Vacant House He Doesn't Own

TimALoftis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:42:40 EDT

Until Wednesday, Carl Kopsho had no idea that the man who collected $800 from him every month was not legally his landlord.

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Poll: Red State Of Virginia - Obama And McCain Are Tied

TimALoftis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:59:19 EDT

The presidential race in Virginia is now dead even, with Barack Obama and John McCain each drawing 44% of the vote, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of voters in the state.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election john mccain barack obama poll virginia

Pizza Clerk Surprised To Find Robber Is Her Dad

TimALoftis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:59:54 EDT

Police said they will not file charges against a clerk whose parents and husband were charged with robbing the pizza restaurant where she worked, officials said. Police said the clerk didn't know they planned to rob the Pizza Patron last Friday night.

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Obama To Meet With German Leader Merkel

TimALoftis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:40:08 EDT

Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman says the German leader will welcome U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama to her office in Berlin next Thursday.

Channel: Politics Tags: barack obama 2008 election germany merkel

Poll: Red State Of Nevada - Obama 47% McCain 45%

TimALoftis — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:44:06 EDT

In Nevada, Barack Obama has a two-point edge over John McCain according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey. It's Obama 42% and McCain 40%. When "leaners" are included, Obama is on top 47% to 45%. Nevada is one of three southwestern states targeted by the Obama campaign.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election nevada barack obama john mccain

Obama 'Slave' T-Shirt Sparks Outrage

TimALoftis — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:24:15 EDT

Designer claims unhappy customer got assaulted, now wants to sue.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: racism barack obama slave t shirt muslim