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Bush cuts length of Iraq duty tours

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:37:54 EDT

President Bush on Thursday ordered a halt in U.S. troop withdrawals from Iraq after July, embracing the recommendation of his top commander in the war and saying that Gen. David Petraeus "will have all the time he needs."

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush Iraq Troops

Are Bernanke's Hands Tied? 8 Reasons the US May Be in Worse Trouble Than You Think

bizexpert — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:58:00 EDT

This article aims to explore- if not answer- these questions, through the prism of US monetary policy. In short, what can the Federal Reserve Bank do to forestall economic recession, or is it already too late?

Channel: Money Tags: US Economy Recession Global Slowdown Bernanke Fed

What to Do When you're Overdue

Shannonyork — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:07:51 EDT

If your baby still hasn't made an appearance, then you are going through what many mothers experience: an overdue baby. Find out how to handle this situation with the following tips.

Channel: Women Tags: health pregnancy overdue baby tips

VIDEO: Ron Paul Questions the Empire

populist — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:07:19 EDT

Ron Paul asks the two proconsuls of the province of Iraq, Petraeus and Crocker, the questions all decent people want answered. Catch Petraeus's fury in response. In our miliaristic system, the hard-faced, violence-purveying generals must never, ever hear a discouraging word, let alone a question they don't like.

Channel: Popular Videos Tags: ron paul petraeus crocker empire

Emergency Text Message Alerts Approved by Regulators

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:53:09 EDT

This isn't a new idea (for example, China used text messages to warn citizens about Typhoon Kaemi in 2006), nor is the wrangling around it in the U.S. new, but on Wednesday an emergency alert via SMS plan finally received approval by regulators.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: China Emergency SMS Text MEssages FCC

Internal Microsoft Emails Warned Over Vista, Low-Cost Laptops

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:29:35 EDT

Microsoft's reprieve for Windows XP, at least for what Microsoft calls Ultra-low-cost PCs (ULCPCs), came as no surprise to most. Shockingly (insert sarcasm here), emails from that lawsuit show that Microsoft wasn't exactly in the dark about Windows Vista performance issues, especially as it related to these low-cost laptops.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Laptops ULCPC Windows XP Windows Vista Lawsuit

World Bank Climate Profiteering

daducha — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:35:12 EDT

The World Bank's long-running identity crisis is proving hard to shake. When efforts to rebrand itself as a "knowledge bank" didn't work, it devised a new identity as a "Green Bank." Really? Yes, it's true. Sure, the Bank continues to finance fossil fuel projects globally, but never mind. It can turn the dirtiest carbon credits

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2008: A Computer Odyssey

nightcrawlerX — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:10:03 EDT

Seven years ago, the HAL 9000 series brought a new world of voice recognition software that has helped us discover the wonders of the universe. Now we wonder what other applications this technology would bringÃ¢â;¬Â¦

Channel: Humor Tags: Fun stuff Technology mp3

Pushing Daisies Star Forced to Fix Teeth

Shannonyork — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:01:45 EDT

Thirty-one year old star of the TV show, Pushing Daisies, Anna Friel said that seeing her teeth on screen helped force her into getting them fixed.

Channel: Celebrities Tags: news beauty celebrity teeth

2 Camps Trying to Influence McCain on Foreign Policy

DiffeeOnline — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:43:36 EDT

One component of the fractious Republican Party foreign policy establishment Ã¢â;¬" the so-called pragmatists, some of whom have come to view the Iraq war or its execution as a mistake Ã¢â;¬" is expressing concern that Mr. McCain might be coming under increased influence from a competi

Channel: Politics Tags: mccain republicans conservatives right foreign

Fridays Metal - Scar Symetry - The Illusionist

baddad59 — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:29:31 EDT

Another one of those Swedish metal bands.lol.The singer can growl and sing.Good tight band doing good music. Check out the other link on the thread about gratitude.I think you will enjoy it also.It's not metal or music.A friend asked me to put this up with the music so we could remember that we have the freedom to do this because of the service of

Channel: Music Tags: Scar Symetry Metal Sweden Rock

More Alarm over Water Bottles - Even Reusable Ones

daducha — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:43:10 EDT

NBC's April 9 "Today" program warned viewers of another threat to society Ã¢â;¬" a miniscule level of bisphenol-A, a chemical found in some water bottles that causes health problems in lab rats when given doses "thousands" of times higher than what exists in the bottles.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags:

A List of the Top 100 Selling Games In The Last 12 Months

zachary.chelsea — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:38:02 EDT

This list features the top selling 100 games from the last year across North America and Europe, including sales figures. All platforms are included.

Channel: Video Games Tags: top 100 games platforms North America Europe

Baseball Among 7 Sports Being Considered For 2016 Olympics

zachary.chelsea — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:11:06 EDT

"Baseball, Softball, Golf, rugby, squash, karate and roller sports will also be considered for the two openings on the 2016 schedule. All five had failed to win admission into the London Olympics in 2005." Roller sports? Like Rollerball? Now, THERE's a reason to watch the Olympics!

Channel: Sports Tags: baseball sports olympics golf rugby

Hillary Clinton gained only one delegate in the PA primary

zachary.chelsea — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:16:54 EDT

When all the confetti is swept away, Hillary Clinton gained just one delegate in the Pennsylvania primary election.

Channel: Politics Tags: hillary clinton us electrions pennsylvania primary clinton