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NYT Rejects Mccain's Editorial; should 'mirror' obama
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NYT Rejects Mccain's Editorial; should 'mirror' obama

Politics – An editorial written by Republican presidential hopeful McCain has been rejected by the NEW YORK TIMES - less than a week after the paper published an essay written by Obama, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.

Voted for on July 21, 2008 01:26pm Commented on 7 times: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Has Barack Obama Accomplished Anything in the Senate
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Has Barack Obama Accomplished Anything in the Senate

Politics – Has Barack Obama Accomplished Anything in the Senate. Video from Chris Matthews on CNN, the entire clip. You watch, you decide.

Voted for on July 21, 2008 10:09am

The Loser Letters - Letter No. 3
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The Loser Letters - Letter No. 3

Religion – 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.

Voted for on July 21, 2008 09:44am

UPDATE:  Maliki Doesn't Endorse Obama Troop Withdrawal Plan
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UPDATE: Maliki Doesn't Endorse Obama Troop Withdrawal Plan

Politics – 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.

Voted for on July 21, 2008 08:43am

Sunday Devotional - Mastering Yourself
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Sunday Devotional - Mastering Yourself

Religion – 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.

Voted for on July 21, 2008 08:42am

Huey Lewis and the News, Rocknroll...
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Huey Lewis and the News, Rocknroll...

Music – 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

Voted for on July 21, 2008 08:42am

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Michael Savage on autism: "A fraud, a racket"

Health & Fitness – On his radio show, Michael Savage claimed that autism is "[a] fraud, a racket ... I'll tell you what autism is. In 99% of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out. That's what autism is. What do you mean they scream and they're silent? They don't have a father around to tell them, 'Don't act like a moron'."

Voted for on July 18, 2008 05:11pm

Propeller Week In Review: July 18, 2008
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Propeller Week In Review: July 18, 2008

News – 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.

Voted for on July 18, 2008 05:06pm

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The Audacity of Vanity

Politics – 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.

Voted for on July 18, 2008 01:11pm Commented on 1 time: 1

Democrats try to spur oil exploration
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Democrats try to spur oil exploration

News – Republicans blocked a Democratic bill to spur exploration in areas where drilling has already been sanctioned. A supermajority was needed. Democrats were calling the bluff of Republicans on their persistent demands for more domestic production. "Drill on the leases you have or let somebody else do it," said Steny H. Hoyer (D-MA).

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Myth of Consensus Explodes: APS Opens Global Warming Debate
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Myth of Consensus Explodes: APS Opens Global Warming Debate

Science – 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."

Voted for on July 18, 2008 11:17am

How To Pour Absinthe In the Proper Czech Style
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How To Pour Absinthe In the Proper Czech Style

Food – Video demo of how to pour a proper Czech serving of Absinthe.

Voted for on July 18, 2008 08:54am Commented on 1 time: 1

John McCain, POW: A First-Person Account
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John McCain, POW: A First-Person Account

Politics – 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.

Voted for on July 17, 2008 01:46pm Commented on 1 time: 1

Governor: Chicago might need National Guard help
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Governor: Chicago might need National Guard help

News – CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has offered his assistance in fighting what he calls an epidemic of crime in Chicago. The governor would send in Illinois state troopers and National Guard equipment to stop the violence. He was meeting Wednesday with the National Guard, state police and other officials to talk about the options

Voted for on July 17, 2008 09:59am

Why the Race is Tied
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Why the Race is Tied

Politics – 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?

Voted for on July 17, 2008 08:40am