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Italian Spiderman - Episode 3

ind06 — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:48:56 EDT

ALRUGO Entertainment joyously presents the THIRD episode of the Italian Spiderman Movie - Wake up and smell the tobacco as the Spider himself returns in real life color to punch his way into your entertainment.

Pentagon: Taliban regrouped and 'resilient' in Afghanistan

ybdogsct — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:52:08 EDT

The Taliban have regrouped and have formed a "resilient insurgency," according to a new Pentagon report. The report predicted that the Taliban would be back in 2008. Opium production increased "substantially" in 2007. There are about 150,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, but only 32,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Channel: News Tags: Taliban Afghanistan Pentagon

Female Bodybuilding Myths

geniusbeauty — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:12:44 EDT

Is bodybuilding for women? Does it improve the figure or make it look disgusting? Here's the truth about it.

Channel: Women Tags: Bodybuilding woman muscle training sports

As Gates Logs Off, Says Yahoo! Deal Unlikely

TechnologyExpert — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:55:54 EDT

As nearly everyone in the world knows, Bill Gates last full-time day at Microsoft is Friday, June 27th. As everyone in the world is likely writing about this day, I wanted to find a different angle. How about Gates' statements about Yahoo!, given in an interview with Tom Brokaw?

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Microsoft Yahoo Takeover Deal Bill Gates

Plums and Prunes

SenorCoconut — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:35:56 EDT

Several studies have demonstrated that dried plums, or prunes, which contain high amounts of polyphenols, can restore bone mass and structure.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health benefits plums and prunes nutrition bone health cholesterol laxative

Propeller Week In Review: June 27, 2008

JamesMarcus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:36:40 EDT

A spike in white supremacist activity caught the attention of the Propeller community this week. But so did stories about abstinence, defense spending, and the death of the late, great, and hilarious George Carlin.

Channel: News Tags: propeller week in review wir

McCain: Putting my Country First

AlphaGnosis — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:59:34 EDT

McCain at last night's Townhall at Xavier University in Ohio.

Channel: Politics Tags: McCain putting my country first townhall meeting Ohio

Momentum Building For Bugliosi's Case Against George W. Bush For Murder

jovial — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:28:27 EDT

For Vincent Bugliosi, one of America's foremost prosecutors and authors, George W. Bush's purposeful crime of misleading America into war is a vile, despicable and prosecutable act. It angers Bugliosi deeply. So much so that he's written a new book, "The Prosecution Of George W. Bush For Murder."

Channel: Books Tags: Vincent Bugliosi Bush murder case book

Skin Deep - Gunpowder Magazine | Luxury Lifestyle Online Magazine

nickclarke88 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:33:48 EDT

Back in the 80s we thought cars of the future would look something like the iconic DeLorean DMC-12. Instead, they look like the BMW GINA Light Visionary Model concept, which is more advanced than anything we could have imagined. We, for one, can't wait to get behind the wheel.

Channel: Autos Tags: car motors motoring autos luxury

Give Time To Love

hurr1 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:14:28 EDT

A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. We can help...

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: love loved ones kiss kind words hugs

U.S. carmakers are flat-out hurting - Los Angeles Times

engineer — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:52:05 EDT

America's Big Three automakers are looking awfully small these days. Speculation about asset sales, takeovers and even bankruptcy for the former titans of Detroit raged Thursday as a stock market rout after a downgrade by Goldman Sachs brought shares of General Motors Corp. to their lowest level since December 1974.

Channel: Autos Tags: GM bankruptcy lowest shares 1974 downgraded

No more junk food in the UAE schools

expursuit — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:30:30 EDT

Fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh juice, cheese and milk will soon replace junk food in school canteens, while pizzas and burgers will also come under the scanner beginning this September.

Channel: Food Tags: UAE

The Constitution: Bringing us Back from Darkness

populist — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:26:51 EDT

When we get away from that Constitutional structure, when we allow a few people (an Oligarchy) or a single person (a Dictator) to supplant those "Laws" for a Self-Governing Institution, that is when we no longer have a Republican form of Government, or as is the common description for American Government - a Democracy

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: tyranny evil government shadow government oligarchy constitution populist party liberty

$7 Gas May Be Ahead, Economist Predicts Increase By 2010

TimALoftis — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:06:12 EDT

A new energy report predicts $200-a-barrel oil in as short a time as two years. If that happens, gas would likely go up to $7 a gallon - and that would have an enormous impact on the way Americans live.

Channel: Money Tags: gas gasoline price of gas oil

How Lies Live and Grow in the Brain

Beau7890 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:57:18 EDT

Even if they do not understand the neuroscience behind source amnesia, campaign strategists can exploit it to spread misinformation. They know that if their message is initially memorable, its impression will persist long after it is debunked.

Channel: Science Tags: brain information processing neuroscience memory disinformation Stanford University studies politics propaganda

Awesome Mango and Maggie photos by Emily DeWan

MacBookForMe — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:43:56 EDT

Emily DeWan is one of my favorite photographers. Her photo opus is just amazing. I'm regularly spending my time browsing her extensive work to relax and especially to enjoy the trapped moment of time...

Channel: Pets Tags: pets photos cats

McCain Flip-Flops on Public Financing

Aidenag — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:32:35 EDT

Media pundits, spurred on by the McCain campaign, went apoplectic last week over Barack Obama's decision not to seek public funding for the general election. Yet McCain's own flip-flop on public financing in the GOP primary has been largely buried or ignored in media coverage, even though it is far more serious--including potentially legally.

Channel: Politics Tags: John McCain Flip Flop Public Financing 2008 election Politics

7 money-saving tips for car hire in Ontario

profreak — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:31:03 EDT

It is important to go through the fine print of your car rental contract and to check the details of your agreement. Here are seven money-saving tips to remember when hiring a car:

Channel: Autos Tags: car rental cheap car tental car rental Ontario

Funny Shopping Bags Can Also Teach lessons

neharocks — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:10:26 EDT

Dont cheat girl they may bite you.

Channel: Shopping Tags: Fun Family Kids Shopping Bags Polythin Paper

Pot May Ease Nerve Pain, Study Shows

ameliog — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:49:48 EDT

New research on "medical marijuana" shows that smoking pot may ease nerve pain at the expense of certain mental skills.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: marijuana medical marijuana

Britain's War in the Cause of Fear and Ignorance

berkeley — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:41:41 EDT

As in the Irish conflict, it is again the ignorance of us, the public, upon which the state relies. All propaganda is directed at honing this ignorance and fabricating a fear. This is primarily the task of journalists. The true fear is in Muslim communities. Visit them and find people terrified by your knock on the door.

Channel: Politics Tags: britain law privacy surveillance 1984 ireland muslim citizens

Obama winning over former Clinton supporters

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:44:39 EDT

Barack Obama has won over more than half of Hillary Rodham Clinton's former supporters, according to an Associated Press-Yahoo! News poll that finds party loyalty trumping hard feelings less than three weeks after their bruising Democratic presidential contest ended.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 Presidential Race Obama McCain Clinton

Stocks plunge - Dow ends day off 355-plus; Two-Year Low

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:19:58 EDT

Stocks plunged Thursday as Wall Street contended with a barrage of bad news: another surge in oil prices and warnings of trouble in the key financial, automotive and high-tech industries. The major indexes showed losses of about 2 percent, including the Dow Jones industrial average, which shed more than 300 points and dropped to its lowest level in

Channel: Money Tags: Dow Jones Stock Market Oil

ICANN Approves Internet Domain Name Overhaul

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:04:42 EDT

Thursday in Paris, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) completed its 32nd International Public Meeting. The biggest decision made at the meeting was increasing the flexibility of top-level domain names, and this could be a huge change for users of the Web.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Internet ICANN Domain Names

Car Buying Checklist

lonelyknight — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:13 EDT

Are you looking to buy a new car or second-hand car, perhaps? Either way, you are going to need to consider a lot of factors when buying cars.

Channel: Autos Tags: autos cars vehicles used cars automotive Car Financing San Diego Used Cars Car Lease Car Lease san diego Car Buying Checklist

The Car Lease Option - Is it For You?

lonelyknight — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:59:09 EDT

Everybody needs a car. Cars ceased to be a luxury these days. Right now, they are a necessity that everyone requires to go on with their daily lives.

Channel: Autos Tags: autos cars vehicles used cars automotive Car Financing San Diego Used Cars Car Lease Car Lease san diego

Should You Buy a Second Hand Car?

lonelyknight — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:57:55 EDT

A lot of people say that buying a second-hand car means buying someone else's troubles. This may have little truth in it. However, there are good second hand cars that can be considered as a best buy.

Channel: Autos Tags: autos cars vehicles used cars automotive Car Financing San Diego Used Cars

How to Apply For Car Financing - San Diego Used Cars

lonelyknight — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:52:29 EDT

If you want a new car but don't have the money to buy it, there are certain things that you can do to possibly take home that car and just pay for it on a monthly basis.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: autos cars vehicles used cars automotive Car Financing San Diego Used Cars

Kingfisher Workwear

lonelyknight — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:49:18 EDT

Kingfisher is a leading supplier of Workwear, Corporate Wear, Promotional Wear, Retail Clothing

Channel: Shopping Tags: Workwear Corporate Wear Promotional Wear Retail Clothing clothes

Tutoring Program

lonelyknight — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:45:18 EDT

ClubZ! is the world's largest one-on-one tutoring program.

Channel: Do-It-Yourself Tags: Tutoring Program tutoring tutors students

Tuscan Villas

lonelyknight — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:43:50 EDT

Villas in Italy for rent - We have a selection of Italian villa rentals with pool

Channel: Travel Tags: travel villas italy tuscany villa rentals Villas in Italy for rent Villas in Italy

Sony unveils 2008 ES receiver lineup

dieselpower — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:31:47 EDT

Filed under: Home EntertainmentSay hello to this year's warmed-over line of Sony's ES 7.1 channel audio/video receivers. Now-standard features in the line include a PS3/PSP-style xross media bar interface, 1080p Faroudja DCDi upconversion, a slew of au...

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags:

AFL-CIO backs Obama

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:39:02 EDT

Barack Obama solidified his union backing today, as the nation's largest labor federation formally endorsed him. The AFL-CIO's general board unanimously supported the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 Presidential Race Obama McCain AFL CIO

Wooden bike at Mueritz Museum

Mueritz — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:55:01 EDT

A 100% wooden bike is a new highlight at Mueritzeums exhibition, a welcome center an museum in Waren (Mueritz/ Germany)

Channel: Autos Tags: Wooden bike Museum Mueritzeum Mecklenburg

Driver's Road Test Practice And Preparation

baguiobizz — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:48:42 EDT

Ohh boy!!! the big day is almost here. You are starting to get nervous; palms and face are sweating. You will have to get in the car and drive with your personal evaluator. He is going to watch your every move and evaluates your driving skills, if you are worth giving a drivers license. Whewwww. That's a lot of pressure.

Channel: Autos Tags: nys motorcycle road test motorcycle road test course drivers test pass drivers test drivers permit test

Mercedes to go Green. ALL Green. No Petroleum by 2015.

DiffeeOnline — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:38:03 EDT

In less than 7 years, Mercedes-Benz plans to ditch petroleum-powered vehicles from its lineup. Focusing on electric, fuel cell, and biofuels, the company is revving up research in alternative fuel sources and efficiency.

Channel: Autos Tags: mercedes gas petroleum fuel green

Audi A5 Ireland

nibs007 — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:19:43 EDT

Audi's exciting new interpretation of a classic vehicle concept, the Audi A5, is a modern grand tourer, a touring coupÃ;Â© in the best tradition.

Channel: Autos Tags: audi audi a5 cars autos ireland

Top 5 Hybrid Cars of 2008

Daddyslipdisk — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:38:13 EDT

Looking for a hybrid car to beat the pump and their rising gas prices? These are the top 5 hybrid cars with the highest documented mileage that just might save your wallet (or pocketbook).

Channel: Autos Tags: hybrids gas cars hybrid energy

Flat Black Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Video from Las Vegas

Whipdaddy — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:46 EDT

Video of the Flat/Matte Black Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 that was spotted in Las Vegas.

Channel: Autos Tags: lamborghini gallardo lamborghini gallardo lp560 video

NVIDIA Releases Beta PhysX Drivers

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:18:19 EDT

You'll recall last week NVIDIA announced that its 177.39 drivers would provide PhysX support on the GeForce 9800 GTX, 9800 GTX , and GTX 260/280 cards. For end users, the question is: "where are the drivers? I want to try them."

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: NVIDIA Physx Cheating