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Hiroshima and Nagasaki, "Never Again"

RickyDawkins — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:58:58 EDT

"Terror struck me, and I felt that I had to go home. The place around the Tsurumi bridge was crowded with many injured people. They held their arms aloft in front of them. Their hair stood on end. They were groaning and cursing. With pain in their eyes and furious looks on their faces, they were crying out for their mothers to help them."

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: nuclear holocaust hiroshima nagasaki remembered

Growing Threat Of Negative Equity

realestateinvestor — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:49:09 EDT

Thousands of US homeowners facing negative equity due to falling house prices.

Channel: Real Estate Tags: negative equity foreclosure crisis mortgages housing crisis real estate

FBI might use profiling in terror investigations

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:45:57 EDT

The Justice Department is considering letting the FBI investigate Americans without any evidence of wrongdoing, relying instead on a terrorist profile that could single out Muslims, Arabs or other racial and ethnic groups.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush FBI Justice Department

The end of the culture wars?

Radiofreeeuropa — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:47:28 EDT

Hot-button politics has turned out to be cumulatively disastrous for America. Politicians warred over narrow, symbolic issues while real problems that didn't fit the culture war paradigm - lack of access to healthcare, global warming, the US occupation of Iraq grew and festered. Have the electorate finally had enough of the BS?

Channel: Politics Tags: Bogus Politics Slight Of Hand Campaigning Milking the Toad Counterfeit Culture Wars

Thursdays Metal - Masterplan - Lost And Gone

baddad59 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:06:06 EDT

These guys are good.Some of the best power metal around.Puts me in mind of Deep Purple in the later years,great vocals(this guy can sing),guitar licks that have tone and are played with feeling.Bass and drums that make you want to get up and sing along.Hope you enjoy this.

Channel: Music Tags: MasterPlan power metal metal rock

Americans & Colombian hostage Betancourt freed

SunnyDays — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:22:15 EDT

French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages held by rebels in Colombia have been rescued by government troops.

Channel: News Tags: Colombia Colombia hostage Betancourt freed Americas

Unfair and unbalanced: Fox News' coverage of Obama tops the bias scale

ybdogsct — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:51:21 EDT

Fox News, whose slogan is "Fair and Balanced," seems to have gone above and beyond in its anti-Obama rhetoric. Fox News seems to be the willing source of many of the smears and have displayed an unhealthy willingness to pass on as fact any unsourced or unfounded allegation that will put the Obamas in the worst light possible.

Channel: Television Tags: Fox News Barack Obama Michelle Obama

Grandma says "Former Marine "Shouldn't have Shot" her Criminal grandson

cptnkrk — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:17:13 EDT

Here's an idea lady: maybe your grandson shouldn't have tried armed robbery.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: good citizen shot criminal Subway florida

Chocolate, Benefits And Health Factors

nickjones321 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:04:36 EDT

There are a lot of reasons for hard core chocolate lovers that can simply amaze them. Researchers have come out with excellent news that chocolates are an essential food for health.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health tips health advice chocolate benefits health factors

High gas prices threaten to shut down rural towns

STONERS — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:32:57 EDT

This community may be an extreme example of how rising gas prices are hitting rural Americans particularly hard, but people in small towns from Maine to Alaska are in a similar bind as those here.

Channel: Money Tags: High Gas Prices Threaten Shut Down Rural Towns

The Cn Tower.....

greenmac — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:11:10 EDT

This is a great piece on the CN Tower

Channel: Humor Tags: humor cn tower built

When Was the 4th of July First Celebrated?

engineer — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:32:16 EDT

On July 2, 1776, Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, signed only by Charles Thompson (the secretary of Congress) and John Hancock (the presiding officer). Two days later Congress approved the revised version and ordered it to be printed and distributed to the states and military officers. The other signatures would have to wait.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Indpendence day July 4th history

Five (Relatively Unknown) Hallucinogenic Flowers

nightcrawlerX — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:08:55 EDT

Hallucinogenic plants have been used for medicinal, magical, spiritual, and experimental purposes for thousands of years. Here's a quick but informative guide to 5 trippy flowers, including their histories and their effects.

Channel: Science Tags: nature flowers

Why big range in gasoline prices?

STONERS — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:45:08 EDT

The high price of gasoline is a bit hard to swallow these days, and it has helped fuel theories about speculators causing gas prices to rise and concerns about plain old price gouging. Dunbar didn't directly ask, but here's what you're paying for when you purchase a gallon of gas:

Channel: Money Tags: Why Big Range Gasoline Prices

Wednesdays Metal - High On Fire - Rumours Of War

baddad59 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:41:20 EDT

A nice little song for humpday.A little adrenalin rush to push us towards the week-end. I love these guy's.Any three piece band that can make this much noise is alright by me!!Turn it up and enjoy!!

Channel: Music Tags: High On Fire metal rock

Military Personnel Giving More To Obama

Aidenag — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:39:08 EDT

Among people who have donated at least $200 to a presidential campaign this election cycle, Obama has collected more than $327,000 from those identifying themselves as military personnel, while McCain has collected $224,000, according to an analysis of Federal Election Commission data by The Associated Press.

Channel: Politics Tags: Military Troops Barack Obama John McCain 2008 election Politics

Sept. 11 memorial head wants to open by 9/11/11

STONERS — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:13:30 EDT

The head of the foundation building the Sept. 11 memorial told supporters Tuesday it's "essential" to open the memorial by the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, disputing a report that the project couldn't be finished on time.

Channel: News Tags: Sept. 11th Memorial Head Wants To Open By 10th Anniversary

Stickman Exodus: Hangman

ind06 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:32:49 EDT

Will our band of weary stick figures ever find the elusive "Promised Page"? Can they escape the clutches of the demented doodler? And what's with the stickman who's obsessed with autoerotic asphyxiation?

Military service: A diminished campaign asset?

TechnologyExpert — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:26:35 EDT

For McCain, getting shot down and enduring as a POW has been a political asset. Now Clark was suggesting that the "getting shot down" part was an irrelevant--at least as far as being a credential for the White House.

Channel: Politics Tags: Clinton Obama 2008 Presidential Race McCain

8 Healthiest Drinks

geniusbeauty — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:02:37 EDT

Scientists have named a list of the healthiest drinks.

Channel: Food Tags: Drink healthy green tea food beverage

The master of the town hall stump

SunnyDays — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:00:06 EDT

The self-proclaimed purveyor of Straight Talk takes the stage, and invites questions on any subject.

Channel: News Tags: master townhall stump

Starbucks to close 600 stores in the U.S.

JamesMarcus — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:34:08 EDT

Starbucks, known for its kudzu-like proliferation, will now close 600 of its US outlets. The company has acknowledged that it may have lost some of its luster during a long period of rapid store openings and expansion into everything from breakfast sandwiches to movie promotions.

Channel: Money Tags: starbucks closures coffee

Citibank ATM breach reveals PIN security problems

STONERS — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:09:46 EDT

Hackers broke into Citibank's network of ATMs inside 7-Eleven stores and stole customers' PIN codes, according to recent court filings that revealed a disturbing security hole in the most sensitive part of a banking record.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Citibank ATM Breach Reveals PIN Security Problems Hackers

Big brother is watching you and his name is AT&T

populist — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:24:30 EDT

Sometimes he goes by the name of BellSouth and at other times he is known as AOL-Time-Warner. Big brother goes by a lot of names. He is listening to you while you talk and watching you while you type. Everything you say could be recorded so he can look at it somewhere down the line.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: big brother spying att bellsouth telecoms 4th amendment fisa wiretaps populist party liberty

Prisoner death 'vigilante justice,' county official says

alphomega — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:30:22 EDT

NEW: FBI opens civil rights investigation 19-year-old held in connection with death of police officer Ronnie White died of strangulation White was in solitary confinement at Prince George's County Corrections Center

Channel: News Tags:

Obama to expand Bush's faith based programs

soniyashrma — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:50:29 EDT

CHICAGO (AP) - Reaching out to evangelical voters, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is announcing plans that would expand President Bush's program steering federal social service dollars to religious groups and - in a move sure to cause controversy - support their ability to hire and fire based on faith.

Channel: Politics Tags:

Laser Hair Treatment for Teenager

worldpeace254 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:21:25 EDT

ADOLESCENCE is an awkward time to grow a mustache. Especially if you're a girl. When Vidya Srinivasan was 7, girls would make her play a man in games of make-believe because of the downy hairs on her upper lip. "It really started messing up my self-esteem," said Vidya, now 13. "I got to thinking that maybe there'd been a mistake and

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: laser hair treatment stage hair loss skin treatment teenager

The Zimbabwe of Memory, Eroded in a Deluge of Troubles

sinstun — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:54:05 EDT

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe is officially sworn in as president after a sharply criticized runoff vote that was boycotted by his only rival, Morgan Tsvangirai

Channel: News Tags: Morgan Tsvangirai zimbabwe mugabe

Iraq sues companies over oil-for-food kickbacks

STONERS — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:11:12 EDT

The Iraqi government sued dozens of companies, including oil giant Chevron Corp., for more than $10 billion on Monday, saying they paid kickbacks to former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's government under the U.N. oil-for-food program.

Channel: News Tags: Iraq Sues Companies Oil For Food Kickbacks

Timing of VP Selections Will Be Tricky

bigurn — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:58:02 EDT

Each candidate is due to pronounce his running mate. The timing is difficult, because of the Olympics and because of each party's convention.

Channel: Politics Tags: obama mccain vice president candidate

Toe Tapping Tuesday - Ten Years After - I'm Going Home(live)

baddad59 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:53:04 EDT

This is how guitar is played without multiple takes and pro tools,raw,loud,fast,and most importantly,with a ton of feeling.Alvin Lee was an animal on guitar,an inspiration to people like Blackmore and Beck.A true great.Hope you enjoy.

Channel: Music Tags: Ten Years After rock woodstock sixtys

World Trade Center Rebuilding May Be Scrapped

bigurn — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:23:53 EDT

The World Trade Center's owner is now considering scrapping rebuilding designs, due to budget and logistical problems.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: world trade center rebuild is delayed

Military to seek death penalty for USS Cole suspect

Shannonyork — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:38:04 EDT

The U.S. military will seek the death penalty against Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, making him the first person charged in the United States for the attack on the USS Cole, an Air Force general said Monday.

Channel: News Tags: news military death panalty USS Cole

Engaging Theism and Creationism

RickyDawkins — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:31:26 EDT

A scientific world-view entails atheism and thus contradicts Creationism. I am relatively sanguine when it comes to scientists who believe in God, as opposed to the much greater alarm I exhibit toward scientists who espouse Creationism. I believe that the battle against Creationism will be won, just as the battle against Geocentrism was won.

Channel: Religion Tags: theism atheism creationism science razib

My Back Pages

Spadecaller — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:07:39 EDT

This clip features paintings by Alexandre Cabanel, Paul Cezanne, Winslow Homer, Norman Rockwell, JMW Turner, with other visual arts created by Spadecaller. This is the original version of, 'My Back Pages', as introduced in the August of 1964 on Dylan's album, "Another Side of Bob Dylan".

Channel: Art & Design Tags: Bob Dylan Alexandre Cabanel Paul Cezanne Winslow Homer Norman Rockwell

Solution, or Mess? A Milk Jug for a Green Earth

TechnologyExpert — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:51:12 EDT

A simple change to the design of the gallon milk jug, adopted by Wal-Mart and Costco, seems made for the times. The jugs are cheaper to ship and better for the environment, the milk is fresher when it arrives in stores, and it costs less. What's not to like? Plenty, as it turns out.

Channel: Science Tags: Milk Green Environment WalMart

10 Rules of Cell Phone Use

geniusbeauty — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:40:33 EDT

Scientists recommend to minimize the use of cell phones, as they can damage your health. Here are tips on how to make their use safe.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Mobile phone cell phone gadget health phone

Atlanta Has One Of The Highest Foreclosure Rates In The Nation

altnrg — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:29:12 EDT

When analyzing foreclosures by state, the state of Georgia presents itself as one of the hardest-hit markets for the huge foreclosure mess. This abysmal trend has begun in 2001.

Channel: Real Estate Tags: forclosure subprime loan atlanta real estate

Medicare proposes changes for imaging, tests

STONERS — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:48:11 EDT

The U.S. government on Monday proposed payment changes in the Medicare health insurance program that could affect use of medical imaging and diagnostic testing services, among other health services.

Channel: News Tags: Medicare Proposes Change For Imaging Tests

Amid Policy Disputes, Qaeda Grows in Pakistan

soniyashrma — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:45:35 EDT

Late last year, top Bush administration officials decided to take a step they had long resisted. They drafted a secret plan to make it easer for the Pentagon's Special Operations forces to launch missions into the snow-capped mountains of Pakistan to capture or kill top leaders of Al Qaeda.

Channel: News Tags: tribesandtribalism terrorism pakistan alqaeda Add tags