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Black Rain: A Look Inside the Japanese Mob

dexlovex2 — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:21:26 EDT

Most Americans think of Japan as a law-abiding and peaceful place, as well as our staunch ally, but reporting on the underworld gave me a different perspective. Mobs are legal entities here.

Channel: Travel Tags: Japan The Yakuza Organized Crime

Time to Start Over on MLK Statue

dexlovex2 — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:47:36 EDT

The federal panel wants the sculpture reworked "to return to a more sympathetic idea." But the government's arbiters of art seek far too limited a fix. The problem is not merely one of artistic vision. The centerpiece of the memorial, known as the Stone of Hope, has gone completely off the rails. The solution is to start over.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: Martin Luther King Sculptor from China National Memorial

Obama Overtakes Clinton in Superdelegate Count

dexlovex2 — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:55:03 EDT

For all his understatement about passing Clinton in the superdelegate count, he shifted further into general election mode today, using his visit to a solar energy inverter manufacturer here as an occasion to bash Republican presumptive nominee John McCain's energy policies.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 Campaign Barack Obama Superdelegates

Naval Academy Facility Dedicated to Black Pioneer

dexlovex2 — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:02:35 EDT

The Navy's highest brass celebrated Brown as a pioneer of racial justice with attendant pomp at yesterday's opening of the $5 million Wesley A. Brown Field House on the scenic bank of the Severn River in Annapolis. Brown's life story was hailed as an American tale of courage and perseverance, grace and humility.

Channel: Family Tags: Wesley A. Brown Black Pioneer U.S. Naval Academy

Bush's odds for Mideast peace wane

dexlovex2 — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:14:08 EDT

Since President Bush's first visit to Israel, hopeful talk of a miracle - a Middle East peace agreement - has been replaced by a renewal of fighting between Israel and the Palestinians.

Channel: Politics Tags: President Bush Middle East peace agreement Israel and the Palestinians

Hyundai and Microsoft to develop SYNC-like technology

websurfer11 — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:33:12 EDT

They said it before that they would do it and now it seems like Microsoft is ready to share its auto-technology and software with other automakers. Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group and Microsoft announced today that they will be working together to produce a Ford SYNC-like technology.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Auto News Hyundai Microsoft Sync Technology

Families will make case for vaccine link to autism

STONERS — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:37:59 EDT

Families claiming that a mercury-based preservative in vaccines triggers autism will challenge mainstream medicine Monday as they take their case to a federal court.

Channel: News Tags: Families Make Case Vaccine Triggers Autism

Lebanese violence spreads to mountains outside capital

STONERS — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:41:18 EDT

Lebanon hung between fears of all-out war and hopes of political compromise Sunday as government supporters and opponents battled with rockets and machine guns in the mountains overlooking the capital.

Channel: News Tags: Lebanese Violence Spreads To Mountains Capital

How to Customize Your Wedding

permanentrich — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:20:35 EDT

Traditional weddings are not a thing of the past. We live in a world that is quickly advancing and yet we love the rich traditions of the wedding: the white dress, the flowers, the tuxedos, the vows and rings and music.

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: weddings white dress flower tuxedos

Fight Adult Acne

permanentrich — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:23:28 EDT

Everyone knows the importance of washing their skin regularly. We're told from an early age that if we do not wash properly we can get acne. Unfortunately, we aren't told the 'proper' way to wash our faces. We're only told: "wash your face."

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: acne skin wash your face

Expired Domain Traffic - To Buy Or Not To Buy

permanentrich — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:26:01 EDT

It seems everyone is jumping into the "traffic domain name" game - either purchasing them for their own use or purchasing traffic from others who own these domains.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: domain traffic domain name expire domain

The Quest For Adequate Family Health Insurance

permanentrich — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:28:31 EDT

Family health insurance is a very important topic for many consumers with families primarily because of the importance ones places in the health of their loved ones.

Channel: Money Tags: health insurance insurance family

Dating Single Women with a Roommate

permanentrich — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:32:53 EDT

This week let's talk about the very important subject of dating single women with a roommate. I don't really think it's fair, but there's a rule about dating women with a roommate, especially during your first few dates. This rule is that you must also make a good impression on her roommate.

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: dating single women roommate

Cleansing Made Easy

permanentrich — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:34:59 EDT

We have all completed a thorough cleanout of our desks only to discover it makes for a much better work environment. Most of us also do an intense spring cleaning, removing unwanted items from our garages, basements, and even our closets.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: detox detox tips cleansing

Don Cherry: "Detroit's a Redneck Town"

Varadinum — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:47:37 EDT

Somehow, I don't think Don Cherry is making any friends in Hockeytown today after his appearance on ESPN's Sportscenter last night. The world didn't end, thankfully, but shortly after Cherry proclaimed that he "loves Hockeytown USA," more commonly known as Detroit, Michigan, he called it "a redneck town." I'm not from Detroit bu

Channel: Sports Tags: NHL