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Propeller Week In Review: July 18, 2008

JamesMarcus — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:39:37 EDT

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.

Channel: News Tags: wir week in review propeller

Short Sale Tales: First Hand Accounts of Short Sales

HomeWatcher — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:36:53 EDT

As housing bubble, mortgage crisis, subprime loans and foreclosures are top of mind and in the news, a new term creeps up in the housing buzz: short sales. Short sales are an alternative to going into foreclosure for a homeowner in trouble. Short sales can be an opportunity for a homebuyer to cash in on a deal. A seller makes an agreement with thei

Channel: Real Estate Tags: Short Sales Real Estate Foreclosures Real Estate Investing

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

Suo Gan - Empire of the Sun

Spadecaller — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:58:45 EDT

Accompanying The Ambrosian Junior Choir with soloist, James Rainbird, this clip features the paintings of Ivan Aivazovsky, Mary Cassatt, Leonardo Da Vinci, Gustav Klimt, scenes from Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun," with visual arts and editing by Spadecaller.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: Aivazovsky Da Vinci Klimt Empire of the Sun Suo Gan

Miami Beach Cops Put The Brakes On A Brothel-on-Wheels

TimALoftis — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:55:33 EDT

The normal bus fare in Miami Beach is a buck and a half. But a massive limo bus tooling through South Beach over the weekend charged a lot more -- and offered a lot more, as well.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: miami brothel propeller weird news rolling brothel

Lego Secret Vault Contains All Sets in History

tdrapeau — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:36:36 EDT

Visiting Lego's Memory Lane--the secret vault guarding almost every Lego set ever manufactured--touched me in a way I didn't expect. It wasn't just the impressive view of the 4,720 Lego sets. These were tickets to ride a time portal to emotions and simpler days long forgotten.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Legos

Propeller Week In Review: June 20, 2008

JamesMarcus — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:40:04 EDT

The death of Tim Russert prompted an outpouring of sadness and sympathy from the Propeller community. But other hot topics this week included the Supreme Court, George W. Bush, hoop dreams, and a spot of plastic surgery.

Channel: News Tags: propeller week in review wir

Schoolboy hacker who upped his grades faces 38 years in jail

TheAttacks — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:34:45 EDT

It could be a long time before Omar Khan goes to college: as long as 38 years, according to Orange County prosecutors, who have arrested and charged the 18-year-old student with breaking into his prestigious high school and hacking into computers.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: hacker high school computers grades

Celtics clinch 17th title in blowout fashion

Alexia — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:29:02 EDT

Now another generation has stories to tell. The Celtics ran roughshod over an overmatched Lakers team tonight at the Garden, winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals 131-92 to capture the 17th NBA tite in franchise history. Once again, the Celtics are on top of the basketball world. Paul Pierce was named MVP.

Channel: Sports Tags: boston celtics celtics basketball NBA lakers

Propeller Week In Review: June 13, 2008

JamesMarcus — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:08:18 EDT

Dennis Kucinich's failed attempt to impeach George W. Bush ignited this week's lengthiest conversation at Propeller. But the community also sounded off on oil prices, Michelle Obama, and the dark side of working at Hooters (the job seems to be a total bust).

Channel: News Tags: propeller week in review wir

Taking the New Propeller For a Spin

tdrapeau — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:06:08 EDT

For the last few months, the Propeller team has been hard at work on a major upgrade to our social news experience. As we near our community's two-year anniversary, I am pleased to announce that this work will soon be complete. We have a lot of exciting news to share!

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Propeller

Propeller Week In Review: June 5, 2008

JamesMarcus — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:23:11 EDT

Barack Obama was unmistakably back in the center ring this week at Propeller--along with his rival John McCain, the war on terror, and the late, great Harvey Korman.

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"Mommy, Why is Her Face Brown?"

Shay — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:12:57 EDT

When my husband brought my two boys to visit me at work this week, my older boy shocked a room full of Moms when he asked me loud and clearly "Mommy, why is her face brown?" upon meeting one of my co-workers.

Channel: Family Tags: momlogic kids race ethnicity education parenting

The Dating Hardships of Overweight Women

TheVisionary — Sat, 31 May 2008 03:50:43 EDT

A fantastic write up about the problems overweight women face in our society when single and looking to mingle. An inside look at a pretty disturbing form of discrimination.

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: dating women overweight diet men

Propeller Week In Review: May 30, 2008

JamesMarcus — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:07:50 EDT

The publication of Scott McClellan's Bush-whacking memoir created a real stir this week at Propeller. But so did gas prices, the Iranian nuclear program, and the death of Academy Award winner Sydney Pollack.

Channel: News Tags: wir week in review propeller