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 Obama wins North Carolina primary
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Obama wins North Carolina primary

Politics – Barack Obama has won the North Carolina presidential primary, but he trails Hillary Rodham Clinton in Indiana. The two states are the last big-delegate prizes left in the long race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Voted for on May 06, 2008 07:52pm

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GI's Graphic Afghan Firefight Recorded on Family's Voice Mail

News – Phillips was on patrol when his unit engaged the Taliban. Not only did a firefight ensue, but his cell phone automatically called the Petee home, leaving a three-minute frightening message laced with the sounds of gunfire and panicked soldiers yelling for "more ammo."

Voted for on May 06, 2008 07:41pm

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Sick of High Prescription Costs?

Health & Fitness – Great tips on how to save money at the drug store!

Voted for on April 25, 2008 09:11pm

Shine in the Dark: 7 Light Graffiti Examples
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Shine in the Dark: 7 Light Graffiti Examples

Art & Design – Light graffiti can also be described as an organic, environment-friendly yet non-vandalistic channel for self expression in public. In most cases, no public space is being "liberated" for more than 30 seconds. Here, wall paint is replaced with flash lights and laser pointers, street walls - with megapixels.

Voted for on April 25, 2008 09:11pm

Happy spamiversary! Spam turns 30
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Happy spamiversary! Spam turns 30

Gadgets & Tech – Thirty years ago next week, Gary Thuerk, a marketer at the now-defunct computer firm Digital Equipment Corporation, sent an email to 393 users of Arpanet, the US government-run computer network that eventually became the internet. It was the first spam email ever. [via /.]

Voted for on April 25, 2008 06:03pm Commented on 1 time: 1

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A Post-Redesign AOL Hits New Web Site Traffic Records

Gadgets & Tech – AOL announced on Friday that it posted double-digit growth in March, posting new traffic records for the former high-flying Internet darling.

Voted for on April 25, 2008 02:33pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 22 votes / 1 sink

New N.C. Hospital Rule To Benefit Gay Families

Gay & Lesbian – North Carolina hospital patients will soon have a new right, ensuring that they can receive the visitors who matter most to them regardless of the legal status of their relationship.

Voted for on April 24, 2008 01:32pm

Recession Proof Your Portfolio: 50 Best Blogs for Free Investment Advice
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Recession Proof Your Portfolio: 50 Best Blogs for Free Investment Advice

Money – In today's economy, investors need all the help they can get. Fortunately, there are many investment bloggers out there willing to lend a hand. Take a look at 50 of the best of these bloggers, from stocks to real estate.

Voted for on April 23, 2008 01:11pm

House Dems, Ron Paul targeted over surveillance votes
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House Dems, Ron Paul targeted over surveillance votes

Politics – New radio ads are running in districts of several Democratic members of Congress, as well as Texas Republican Rep. Ron Paul, targeting the lawmakers for their opposition to a White House-backed surveillance bill.

Voted for on April 23, 2008 01:10pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 77 votes / 5 sinks

Why McCain Can't Win

Politics – For McCain this is the best of times. His opponents ravage each other across PA in a political reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg. Yet with all these calm political winds in his sails, he will not be elected president. What lies before McCain are the gathering forces of a perfect political storm that is quietly building into a Category 5 giant

Voted for on April 23, 2008 01:08pm

WSJ: Maybe Americans Should Start Stockpiling Food
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WSJ: Maybe Americans Should Start Stockpiling Food

Food – I don't want to alarm anybody, but maybe it's time for Americans to start stockpiling food.

Voted for on April 23, 2008 12:56pm

Petraeus picked to lead Central Command
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Petraeus picked to lead Central Command

News – Petraeus to oversee war in Afghanistan as well as Iraq Petraeus takes over for Adm. William Fallon, who resigned General took command in Iraq in January 2007 Central Command position subject to Senate confirmation

Voted for on April 23, 2008 12:51pm

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How well do you know your planet?

Science – An Earth Day appropriate quiz with some answers that may surprise you...how much do you really know?

Voted for on April 22, 2008 02:08pm

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Clinton vs. Obama, in a wrestling match!

Sports – World Wrestling Entertainment has invited democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to compete in a wrestling match on the April 21, 2008 edition of WWE Raw.

Voted for on April 20, 2008 11:57pm

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King of the Ring Live Coverage

Sports – The 2008 WWE King of the Ring will be held on the April 21st edition of Monday Night Raw. The tournament will be held in a single night during a special three-hour episode of Raw.

Voted for on April 20, 2008 11:56pm