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Peppers Picked as Salmonella Culprit

catstevens — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:57:50 EDT

Peppers ARE Salmonella Culprit

Belief Growing That Reporters are Trying to Help Obama Win

pc25 — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:34:22 EDT

The New York Times' refusal today (Monday) to run an op-ed piece by John McCain challenging an article in the paper less than a week ago by Barack Obama is sure to further fuel the belief that much of the major media is biased in favor of the Democratic candidate. At issue is McCain's response to an article by Obama entitled, "My Plan for I

Channel: Politics Tags: media bias barack obama john mccain 2008 elections freedom of the press

Further cut in US forces in Iraq likely this fall

STONERS — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:19:37 EDT

Iraq's security has improved so much, even as U.S. troop levels have dropped, that President Bush seems likely to order thousands more soldiers home by year's end.

Channel: Politics Tags: Further Cut US Forces Iraq Likely This Fall

Liberal Bloggers Get Their Wish... or Do They?

zaph22 — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:58:16 EDT

A few weeks ago, after Obama's upcoming vote for the FISA bill provoked angry comments on his own social networking site, My.BarackObama.com, Obama posted an explanation on his blog. "Democracy cannot exist without strong differences. And going forward, some of you may decide that my FISA position is a deal breaker," Obama wrote.

Channel: Politics Tags: Obama Netroots Kos election FISA

Bush: 'It's Congress' Turn to Act'

monicachenoa — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:05:04 EDT

(CRAWFORD, Texas) Ã¢â;¬" Responding to Americans' anger over gas prices and the housing bust, President Bush is stepping up pressure on Congress to open up offshore oil exploration and work to restore confidence in the housing finance industry.

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Huey Lewis and the News, Rocknroll...

dadesider — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:15:42 EDT

Huey Lewis (born Hugh Anthony Cregg, III; July 5, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter and occasional actor. He sings lead vocals and plays harmonica for his band Huey Lewis and the News, in addition to writing or co-writing many of the band's songs. The band is perhaps best remembered in American popular culture for their third album Sports a

Channel: Music Tags: News Huey Lewis Horns

Sunday Devotional - Mastering Yourself

brettodactyl — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:15:05 EDT

Let us learn to master ourselves in such a way that we are not controlled by bad habits. We are free in Christ, and we must use that freedom in a responsible fashion.

Channel: Religion Tags: Christ God Devotion Christian Religion

UPDATE: Maliki Doesn't Endorse Obama Troop Withdrawal Plan

AlphaGnosis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:58:11 EDT

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki hasn't endorsed any specific plan for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, a government spokesman said, a day after a magazine report that he backed Barack Obama's proposal.

Channel: Politics Tags: update maliki DOES NOT endorse obama troop withdrawal plan

'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

Billy Joel and Paul McCartney at Shea Stadium

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

Performing the last show ever at Shea prior to the stadium's demolition, Billy Joel brings out village elder Paul McCartney for a rocking finale. Fun! (Yes, Sir Paul plays his trusty Hofner.)

Channel: Music Tags: shea mccartney joel

The Loser Letters - Letter No. 3

SonOfTheMask — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:37:42 EDT

The Trouble With Good Works - As I explained in my first Letter, I really do believe that one of the most important contributions I can make as a newly converted atheist is to let You know what is and isn't working for our Side when it comes to winning the so-called hearts and minds of the rest of our Species.

Channel: Religion Tags: Loser Letters Atheism

Jay Leno on oil drilling in ANWR

bugluver — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:41:35 EDT

Can someone please explain any rational basis for the Democrats' continued obstruction of drilling in ANWR?

Channel: Politics Tags: Jay Leno ANWR

Cats In The Cradle - Harry Chapin

RickyDawkins — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:36:08 EDT

A child arrived just the other day, came to the world in the usual way. But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay, he learned to walk while I was away. He was talking before I knew it and as he grew, he said I'm going to be like you Dad, you know I'm going to be like you...

Channel: Music Tags: silver spoon little boy blue man in the moon harry chapin

Diet and exercise can delay diabetes for years

davidhallstrom — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:00:11 EDT

Drinking less alcohol, eating more vegetables and exercising can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes, researchers said on Friday in a study showing that lifestyle changes can make a big difference.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health fitness diabetes

Opinion: Culture Elite's Protection of the Obamas

SonOfTheMask — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:10:07 EDT

To watch the contortions over that New Yorker cover cartoon of the Obamas is to understand whom it is impermissible to offend in the America of 2008.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Obama Cultural Elite Political Satire

'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

Barack's Iraq Trip

catstevens — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:55:10 EDT

Barack Obama is headed for the front - including a stop in an Iraq that would look far different had Washington adopted the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's strategic imperatives

Channel: News Tags: Obama Iraq Presidential hopeful

Another Species in Danger

Formidable — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:21:32 EDT

Many animals are said to define true wilderness, but the best candidate is arguably the wolverine. The reason isn't so much its legendary ferocity or even the remoteness of its habitat. It's the fact that the wolverine is so intolerant of human disturbance.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: There Are Still Many in Ann Arbor

Susan Estrich: It Should Be a Democratic Year

AlphaGnosis — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:05:17 EDT

July polls don't tell you who's going to win in November. Just ask President Dukakis or President Gore, both of whom were well ahead in July and went on to lose in the fall (although Mr. Gore still doesn't quite see it that way).

Channel: Politics Tags: Susan Estrich it should be a Democratic year

Democrats Trying To Appear 'Pro Drilling'

pc25 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:19:14 EDT

Seeking to blunt GOP efforts to permit oil exploration off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, House Democrats are pushing legislation they say would spur drilling on already available lands in Alaska, the West and the western Gulf of MexicoÃ¢â;¬Â¦

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: 2008 elections democrats energy crisis drilling

Obama Traveling and Pandering to Israel

catstevens — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:43:18 EDT

Poll: Obama has less Jewish support than previous Democratic candidates

Channel: Politics Tags: Jewish support Israel Obama Pandering

Ohioans Struggle to Buy Food in Uncertain Economy

bigurn — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:12:50 EDT

Two women interviewed by NPR say they are struggling to get a job, or get enough groceries to eat.

Channel: Politics Tags: Ohio Economy Groceries NPR

PETA Sex Talk - Spay or Neuter

catstevens — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:53:52 EDT

spay and neuter your animals!!!!

Channel: Pets Tags: Spay Neuter PETA Sex

Propeller Week In Review: July 18, 2008

JamesMarcus — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:39:37 EDT

Petroleum was very much on the mind of the Propeller community this week. But so was Karl Rove, gay rights, and a certain, extremely charming jackass.

Channel: News Tags: wir week in review propeller

How China is taking over Africa...

bigurn — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:34:01 EDT

...and why the West should be VERY afraid. It's not just oil, it's diamonds and logging and population. China now has 750,000 nationals living in Africa, and the number is increasing.

Channel: Politics Tags: china africa oil diamonds logging

The Audacity of Vanity

catstevens — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:46:58 EDT

He figures it would be a nice backdrop. The supporting cast -- a cheering audience and a few fainting frauleins -- would be a picturesque way to bolster his foreign policy credentials.

Channel: Politics Tags: Germany Obama Brandenburg Gate

NY Governor Says Obama Loss Would Be Because of Racism

bigurn — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:48:42 EDT

In a speech at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's annual convention in Cincinnati, Mr. Paterson also suggested that the defeat of Senator Obama by Senator McCain in the presidential contest would be a victory for racism.

Channel: Politics Tags: Racism Obama election Paterson Governor

Myth of Consensus Explodes: APS Opens Global Warming Debate

libsRfunny — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:29:57 EDT

The American Physical Society, an organization representing nearly 50,000 physicists, has reversed its stance on climate change and is now proclaiming that many of its members disbelieve in human-induced global warming. The leadership of the society had previously called the evidence for global warming "incontrovertible."

Channel: Science Tags: American Physical Society global warming IPCC no consensus

Cast of 300 Advises Obama on Foreign Policy

libsRfunny — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:40:02 EDT

Every day around 8 a.m., foreign policy aides at Senator Barack Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters send him two e-mails: a briefing on major world developments over the previous 24 hours and a set of questions, accompanied by suggested answers, that the candidate is likely to be asked about international relations during the day.

Channel: Politics Tags: Obama Foreign Policy 300 advisors rehearsed answers

John McCain presents: "The Obama Iraq documentary"

pc25 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:27:11 EDT

This isn't really a video about Iraq. It's a video about transforming Barack Obama, farsighted foreign policy sage and avatar of post-partisan principle, into Barack Obama, leftist defeatist and political opportunist, in the public mind

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: 2008 elections John McCain Barack obama Iraq

John McCain, POW: A First-Person Account

AlphaGnosis — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:59:06 EDT

Here, in his own words, based on almost total recall, is Commander McCain's narrative of 5 1/2 years in the hands of the North Vietnamese.

Channel: Politics Tags: McCain prisoner account torture

George Bush U-turn opens way to nuclear talks between US and Iran

monicachenoa — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:30:13 EDT

President Bush is sending a top US diplomat to meet Iran's nuclear negotiator this weekend, a major break with his hardline stance towards Tehran and the closest contact between the countries since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

Channel: News Tags:

Why the Race is Tied

catstevens — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:10:25 EDT

After almost six weeks of a constant Obama lead, generally in the five- to seven-point range, Scott Rasmussen's daily tracking poll records two consecutive days of a tie race (July 12-13) and a one-point Obama lead on July 14. What happened to the Democrat's lead?

Channel: Politics Tags: Obama Polls McCain gaining in polls Republicans Democrats

9/11: Threats About Airplanes As Weapons Prior To 9/11

y_soitenly — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:29:58 EDT

President Bush, Vice President Cheney, and other White House officials have consistently denied knowing about the 9/11 plot or receiving information that (or even imagining that) commercial aircraft could be used as weapons.So, read the following reports, all from major news agencies in the United States, and see if you think they are telling the t

Channel: Politics Tags: 911 threats prior to 911 Washington Bush Cheney CIA FBI Richard Clarke

Doobie Brothers-China Grove-1973

dadesider — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:23:33 EDT

The Doobie Brothers are an American rock group, best known for hit singles like "Black Water," "China Grove," "Listen to the Music," "Long Train Runnin'," and "What a Fool Believes." They have sold over 22 million albums in the United States from the 1970s to the present. [1] The Doobie Brothers wer

Channel: Music Tags: Doobies Bros Grove China doobie

Formula To Save Infants Of HIV-Positive Mothers!

warrior007 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:57:07 EDT

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is an epidemic that threatens millions of lives globally. Even with all the advancement of science, there is no known cure and the only hope is to prevent the transmission of the AIDS causing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: children hiv mothers infants breast feeding AIDS

Stop the games and vote on oil drilling, says DeMint

bugluver — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:09:38 EDT

A conservative U.S. senator argues that Congress should not leave for vacation until it lifts the federal ban on domestic oil drilling. Senator Jim DeMint is claling on Democrats to end their blockade on offshore drilling. "It's time for Democrats to stop saying no to American energy, stop saying no to increasing our own oil and gas supplie

Channel: Politics Tags: Senator Jim DeMint offshore drilling

Obama's abortion record telltale, says Catholic group

bugluver — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:07:27 EDT

A Catholic pro-life group warns Catholics and Evangelicals that a vote for Barack Obama is "a vote for the radical agenda of Planned Parenthood." The Democratic presidential nominee recently blasted his anticipated November opponent, Senator John McCain (R-Arizona), for saying he hopes to see Roe v. Wade overturned and appoint justices in

Channel: Politics Tags: Catholic pro life John McCain Planned Parenthood Roe v. Wade

Heath Ledger's Family: 'We Are So Proud of Our Boy'

daducha — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:35:12 EDT

After attending the New York premiere of The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger's family expressed pride in his acclaimed turn as the Joker in the movie.

Channel: Movies Tags:

Bush Says Drill, Drill, Drill - and Oil Drops $9!

AlphaGnosis — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:01:34 EDT

Crude-oil futures for August delivery plunged $9.26, or 6.3 percent, almost immediately as Bush was speaking, bringing the barrel price down to $136. Now isn't this interesting?

Channel: Money Tags: President Bush drill oil drops 9 dollars