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Lawn-chair balloonist drifts from Oregon to Idaho

MyWayOnNow — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:22:17 EDT

Using his trusty BB gun to help him return to Earth, a 48-year-old gas station owner flew a lawn chair rigged with helium-filled balloons more than 200 miles across the Oregon desert Saturday, landing in a field in Idaho.

Channel: News Tags: lawn chair balloonist idaho

More power in Iraq, but shortages linger

omerazam — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:13:20 EDT

Don't try to convince Taha Yassin that Iraq's power shortages are finally easing: His children cry each night when the fan cuts off and the house heats up

Channel: News Tags: Iraq electricity

The Permanent Base Plan Will. Not. Die.

tehranchik — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:36:52 EDT

July 31 is the stated goal for President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki to ink a deal for an enduring U.S. occupation that neither the Iraqi people nor the American people desire.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush Maliki Zebari enduring bases US occupation Iraqi American

Truth & Consequences for CIA on Torture

tehranchik — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:15:23 EDT

In January, when real investigations by Congress and the Justice Dept. might begin, the CIA could be turned on its head. It could well be duck-and-cover at its worst. There will be accusations, counter-accusations and denials unseen in the six decades of the CIA's existence. Even those without guilt might face the prospect of being impoverished by

Channel: Politics Tags: CIA FBI torture truth consequences secret renditions

Israel to reopen Gaza border crossings

MyWayOnNow — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01:10 EDT

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.

Channel: News Tags: israel gaza palestinian militants

Sundays Metal - Royal Hunt - Last Goodbye

baddad59 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:10:07 EDT

Another of the good power metal bands that just happens to have another good singer.They kind of put me in mind of Dream Theater.Hope you enjoy this.

Channel: Music Tags: Royal Hunt metal rock progressive

Paraguay joins shift to the left in Latin America

AnteUp — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:53:32 EDT

Paraguay has become the latest Latin American country to throw out a rightwing president.... of current and past history of our neighbors and how the USA has conducted foreign relations........

Channel: News Tags: paraguay elections usa fernando lugo ex bishop

EDITORIAL: No 'disposable heroes'

bubba2 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:23:52 EDT

John McCain seems to be studiously ignoring the VA drug-testing scandal. By comparison, the McCain camp found time this week for 16 press releases to shadowbox with retired Gen. Wesley Clark. Amid the veteran-themed political theatrics, why can't Mr. McCain simply pledge to get to the bottom of a scandal harming veterans?

Channel: Politics Tags: John McCain veterans drug testing scandal VA military medical care Pfizer PTSD CBS news Chantix suicide

Decades Later, Still Asking: Would I Pull That Switch?

Neophile — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:01:24 EDT

Some of psychology's most famous experiments are those that expose the skull beneath the skin, the apparent cowardice or depravity pooling in almost every heart.

Channel: Science Tags: research stanley milgram psychology experiment cowardice depravity

Bush Assailed by Angry Mobs on 4th Of July

Tcaros — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:20:11 EDT

Bush was confronted as a war criminal. Others berated the President for overthrowing our government from within. We need more people like these brave protestors to overthrow this President.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush Politicas Criminal

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/04/bush-heckled-during-july-4-speech/

Tcaros — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:15:11 EDT

Bush is confronted during July 4th speech. He is berated for war crimes and for overthrowing our form of government. We need more protestors like these brave people. They are saying what the majority of people think. God Bless American.

Channel: Politics Tags: President Politics Bush

Accounting Plan Would Allow Use of Foreign Rules

JohnQPublic — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:23:59 EDT

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

Channel: Money Tags: Bush Securitues abd Exchange Commission Wall Street Corruption

Dave Mason--Feelin' Alright

dadesider — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:22:37 EDT

After serving as road manager for the Spencer Davis Group and meeting Steve Winwood, singer/guitarist Dave Mason found fame as one of the founding members of the jazz/rock/pop fusion group Traffic.

Channel: Music Tags: Dave Mason Traffic Live

Venus Williams Beat Sister Serena Williams to Claim Wimbledon Title

vera123 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:34:04 EDT

Venus Williams reportedly won her fifth singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday with a 7-5 6-4 win over her sister Serena Williams in the final

Channel: Sports Tags: Venus Williams Serena Williams Wimbledon

Digg Burns As Rose Fiddles

rj3sp — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:32:47 EDT

Given all the success that Digg and other such sites have seen, I think it is safe to say that Digg is at the forefront of a group of sites that are declining in both popularity and actual added value to our Web. Part of the reason for this lies in improper focus and essentially careless targeting of audience. The bottom line is, if you want more -

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: internet social media digg