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Israel to reopen Gaza border crossings

News – Israel was reopening some border crossings with Gaza on Sunday, an official said, after it closed them on Thursday following the launch of a rocket into the Jewish state by Palestinian militants.

Voted for on July 06, 2008 11:39am Commented on 1 time: 1

Zimbabwean prison officer's film shows Mugabe vote-rigging
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Zimbabwean prison officer's film shows Mugabe vote-rigging

Politics – A film that graphically demonstrates how Robert Mugabe's supporters rigged the elections in Zimbabwe has been smuggled out of the country by a prison officer. It is believed to be the first footage that shows ballot-rigging actually taking place and comes as the Zimbabwean president is facing increasing international pressure.

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The Tragic Failure of the Prague Spring
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The Tragic Failure of the Prague Spring

News – But Czechoslovakia's experiment became its tragedy on the night of August 21, 1968, when the armies of fellow Warsaw Pact countries invaded. Students in Prague graffitied on a building wall, "Lenin, wake up, they've gone mad."

Voted for on July 05, 2008 03:59pm

Accounting Plan Would Allow Use of Foreign Rules
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Accounting Plan Would Allow Use of Foreign Rules

Money – Federal officials say they are preparing to propose a series of regulatory changes to enhance American competitiveness overseas, attract foreign investment and give American investors a broader selection of foreign stocks. But critics say the changes appear to be a last-ditch push by appointees of President Bush to dilute securities rules

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Jesse Helms: American Garbage
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Jesse Helms: American Garbage

Politics – What does it say about modern American politics that a proponent of racism and repression at home, and defender of fascist and military dictatorship abroad, should play such a major role? Like scum on a stagnant pond, the rottenest elements in American society rose to the top of the political system during the last quarter of the twentieth century.

Sunk on July 05, 2008 03:42pm Commented on 2 times: 1 2

This story has mostly positive ratings. 66 votes / No sinks

Waylon Jennings- America

Music – Waylon's contribution to celebrate our country. Happy and Safe 4th of July to everyone.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 10:56am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 65 votes / 1 sink

July 4th and Still Too Much Political Apathy?

Do No Evil – Author, former CNN writer/producer, writes of disappointing personal experience in her town -- so little interest in politics, big issues people need to face. Why confront the hard choices when we can have fun barbecuing, etc.? Interesting, smart, personal piece.

Sunk on July 05, 2008 10:41am Commented on 2 times: 1 2

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Faceless 'aliens' spotted in crowd at Wimbledon

News – With the blankest of blank expressions on their faces, these mysterious figures have been popping up in the most unlikely of places. Nobody knows who the faceless figures, who often appear as motionless couples are, or why they are turning up at high profile events.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:21am Commented on 1 time: 1

Man Who Played Bozo the Clown Dies
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Man Who Played Bozo the Clown Dies

Celebrities – Larry Harmon, who turned the character Bozo the Clown into a show business staple that delighted children for more than a half-century, died Thursday of congestive heart failure. He was 83.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 06:35am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 150 votes / 1 sink

12-year old boy in Orissa pushed out of Train for Rs. 50 (US$1.2), loses limbs

News – In a bizarre incident that sent shock wave across India, a 12-year old boy in Orissa's Rourkela was pushed out of a moving train for not paying Rs. 50 ($1.2) to a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE). The victim Shankar Singh has been admitted to a hospital. He is in a critical condition and already lost his leg and hand.

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U.S. Pushes U.N. Sanctions on Zimbabwe and Mugabe
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U.S. Pushes U.N. Sanctions on Zimbabwe and Mugabe

News – eeking to force President Robert Mugabe into negotiations with the opposition, the United States on Thursday formally proposed United Nations Security Council sanctions on Zimbabwe.

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This story has mostly positive ratings. 109 votes / 6 sinks

Carl Linder Funds Terrorist Group and John McCain

Politics – Carl H. Lindner Jr.,the Cincinnati billionaire businessman and former CEO of Chiquita Brands International who co-hosted of a recent top-dollar fundraiser for Sen. John McCain, oversaw the payment of roughly $1.7 million to a Colombian paramilitary group that is today designated a terrorist organization by

Sunk on July 04, 2008 01:43pm

117 degrees in L.A.? Experts see future shock
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117 degrees in L.A.? Experts see future shock

Science – A computer model developed by the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute estimates that by the end of the century, high temperatures for once-in-a-generation heat waves will rise twice as fast as everyday average temperatures. Chicago, for example, would reach 115 degrees in such an event by 2100. Paris heat waves could near 109 with Lyon, France, coming closer to 114.

Sunk on July 03, 2008 01:40pm Commented on 1 time: 1

This story has mostly positive ratings. 133 votes / 6 sinks

Crazy Sexual Repression Laws - Know Any More?

Love & Personals – Sexual conduct between persons not married! Sodomy between persons who are members of the same sex. Contact between the mouth and the penis - sorry guys! Check out these outrageous examples of sexual repression courtesy of your friendly neighborhood "lawmakers". Got any more from your area that aren't on the list yet? Share them...

Sunk on July 03, 2008 05:14am

5 Reasons Why McCain Is A Better Businessman Than Obama
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5 Reasons Why McCain Is A Better Businessman Than Obama

Politics – There are several reasons why McCain is a better businessman than Obama, 5 of which are outlined below so you can see for yourself just why the Republicans might be a better choice for sorting out the economy than the Democrats:

Sunk on July 03, 2008 05:13am Commented on 1 time: 1

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