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Air America Host Randi Rhodes Mugged
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Air America Host Randi Rhodes Mugged

Do No Evil – Air America Radio host Randi Rhodes was mugged near her Manhattan apartment Sunday night, losing several teeth in a brutal attack that has knocked her off the air while she recuperates, fellow host Jon Elliott announced on his show early Tuesday morning.

Sunk on March 28, 2008 12:11pm Commented on 1 time: 1

Secret U.S. Endorsement of Severe Interrogations
This story has mostly positive ratings. 186 votes / 8 sinks

Secret U.S. Endorsement of Severe Interrogations

Do No Evil – In December 2004, the Bush administration appeared to have abandoned its assertion of nearly unlimited presidential authority to order brutal interrogations. In February 2005, the Justice Department issued another opinion in secret, authorizing the harshest interrogation techniques available to the CIA.

Sunk on March 28, 2008 12:06pm

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UK marriages fall to 110-year low as more couples shun wedlock

Love & Personals – The institution of marriage took another knock yesterday when government statisticians reported that the number of weddings in 2006 were the lowest for 110 years. Marriages made a significant comeback between 2002 and 2004, but fell by 9% in 2005 in England and Wales, when the long-term trend towards cohabitation out of wedlock resumed.

Voted for on March 28, 2008 10:56am

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Adobe Launches Free Online Photoshop Version

Gadgets & Tech – Thursday Adobe launched Photoshop Express, an free, online version of its popular Photoshop picture and graphics-editing software. In doing so, Adobe joins the crowd of vendors offering online versions of productivity software. Typical of such offerings, Photoshop Express (PE) arrives in beta form.

Voted for on March 28, 2008 10:56am

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Yahoo! loses head of its developer network to The Guardian

Gadgets & Tech – How many newspapers can you think of that are looking to build a platform for developers? I'll wager not many. Which is why it's significant that The Guardian newspaper in London has just made a major hire direct out of Yahoo! to build a development platform to engage with developers and startups.

Voted for on March 28, 2008 10:55am

Out of Print, Death & Life Of The American Newspaper
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Out of Print, Death & Life Of The American Newspaper

Money – "...who will have the dubious distinction of publishing America's last genuine newspaper. Few believe that newspapers in their current printed form will survive. Newspaper companies are losing advertisers, readers, market value, and, in some cases, their sense of mission at a pace that would have been barely imaginable just 4 years ago."

Voted for on March 28, 2008 10:55am

US rules gay married name 'illegal' and refuses passport
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US rules gay married name 'illegal' and refuses passport

Gay & Lesbian – An American AIDS activist was denied a new passport by the US State Department on the grounds that his hyphenated surname with his married gay partner is illegal.

Sunk on March 28, 2008 10:55am

Do You Need to Jumpstart Your New Year's Resolution?
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Do You Need to Jumpstart Your New Year's Resolution?

Health & Fitness – It's March. It's been almost three months now. How are those New Year's resolutions holding up? Are you still doing what you vowed to doââ;¬Â¦or not to do? Come on, be honest. If, like so many of us, your resolutions need a jumpstart to get back into gear, try these five simple tips to get back on track.

Sunk on March 28, 2008 10:55am

Gore's Message To Climate Change Skeptics
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Gore's Message To Climate Change Skeptics

Science – Tells 60 Minutes That Doubting Global Warming Is Manmade Is Akin To Believing Earth Is Flat

Voted for on March 28, 2008 10:55am

Mike Gravel To Seek Libertarian Nomination For President
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Mike Gravel To Seek Libertarian Nomination For President

Politics – Former Senator Mike Gravel (D-Alaska) informed supporters Wednesday morning via email that he intends to leave the Democratic Party and seek the Libertarian nomination for president.

Sunk on March 28, 2008 10:55am

Every Canadian McDonald's Restaurant Will Disappear
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Every Canadian McDonald's Restaurant Will Disappear

Food – 1400 golden arches will turn off for Earth Hour. What would happen if 30 000 around the world did the same thing?

Voted for on March 28, 2008 10:55am

Heroin Shop Front For Backroom Shoe Repair Operation
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Heroin Shop Front For Backroom Shoe Repair Operation

Humor – Everything seemed to be business as usual at local heroin supplier Heroin Depot, but on Tuesday it was exposed to be a cover for a rampant underground shoe repair operation.

Sunk on March 28, 2008 10:55am

John F. Kennedy Speech On Secret Societies Video
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John F. Kennedy Speech On Secret Societies Video

Do No Evil – John F. Kennedy warns of the happenings of today as well as past times

Voted for on March 28, 2008 10:54am

25 years for dad who put his baby daughter in microwave
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25 years for dad who put his baby daughter in microwave

Do No Evil – A DAD has been jailed for 25 years for putting his two-month-old daughter in a microwave. Ana Mauldin suffered severe burns but made a full recovery after her father Joshua left her in the oven for 20 seconds.

Sunk on March 28, 2008 10:54am

Our Lady Peace - Innocent
This story has mostly positive ratings. 79 votes / 1 sink

Our Lady Peace - Innocent

Music – I like the lyrics on this one.

Sunk on March 28, 2008 10:54am