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Best Selling Book of April 2008 : The Last Lecture

Books – We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." --Randy Pausch A lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them.

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:35pm

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Why does the U.S. overthrow regimes in other countries?

Books – In his book, "Overthrow," Stephen Kinzer surveyed 16 cases, starting with the overthrow of the native queen of Hawaii in 1893, in which Washington has played the regime change card.

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:35pm

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Did Nixon Start The Politics Of Hate?

Books – We all know Nixon was nasty. A stunning new book argues that he was also the grandfather of today's politics of hate.

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:35pm

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the cult of the actress rock stars

Music – The apparent danger of rock'n'roll draws actresses like Scarlett Johansson, says Nick Hasted. Shame they can't all sing

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:34pm

Singer Songwriter Elaine Davidson - Charming Birds off the Trees
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Singer Songwriter Elaine Davidson - Charming Birds off the Trees

Music – Hailing from Cumbria (UK), Elaine traveled Europe extensively as a busker before she began composing and recording her own songs. Her distinctive voice encapsulates haunting lyrics painting beautiful songscapes of the Cumbrian countryside, her lyrics tempered by social comment and satirical humor that lends a unique sharpness to her performances.

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:34pm

Saturdays Metal - Bloodsimple - Dead Man Walking
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Saturdays Metal - Bloodsimple - Dead Man Walking

Music – Bloodsimple is a good metal band.The images that are with the song are graphic.Bottom line,War Sucks !!

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:34pm

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Harrison Ford: Whip hand

Movies – The jokes have been wearily predictable. The news that Harrison Ford is to return to the silver screen as Indiana Jones, some 18 years after what was billed as his Last Crusade, has prompted a deluge of dodgy ageist puns. The 66-year-old star is ironically rebranded as Indefatigable Jones,

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:33pm

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Hello one night at call center

Movies – Do you know about "one night at call center" ? No, then let me tell you, it is an English novel written by Chetan Bhagat. Chetan Bhagat is an IIT graduate, working in Goldman Sachs. This is his second novel after "5 point someone". He is regarded as the best selling Indian novelist of modern times.

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:33pm

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Amazing Body Art

Art & Design – Amazing Body Art... 11 amazing pictures on hands

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:32pm

Mother's Day celebration reaches 100th anniversary
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Mother's Day celebration reaches 100th anniversary

Family – On this 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world's most celebrated holidays probably wouldn't be pleased with all the flowers, candy or gifts.

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm

OPEC Hints At Increasing Oil Production As Prices Soar.
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OPEC Hints At Increasing Oil Production As Prices Soar.

Money – OPEC has maintained all along that the market is well supplied with oil and conditions don't call for an increase in output. They say oil prices are rising due to a weak US dollar and because speculators are driving up prices.

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm

U.S. sees record world food crops easing crisis
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U.S. sees record world food crops easing crisis

Food – Good weather will help the world's farmers reap record wheat and rice crops this year, the U.S. government said on Friday, which should allay fears of shortages and help bring prices down from current high levels.

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm

What She Really Wants For Mother's Day
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What She Really Wants For Mother's Day

Men – Okay guys, here it is ââ;¬" one stop shopping (tips) for the love of your life and super mom extraordinaire. If these ideas seem out of your creative league, consider how many lunches she packs each year, how much throw-up she cleans up, fist fights she ceases and wounds she soothesââ;¬&A

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm

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The Day That McCain Killed McAbel

Politics – A true story *and* a bible story about a man who murders his own conscience in order to try to get elected President. Once tortured, he denounces torture only to one day embrace it in a fit of pandering that would make Santa Claus himself vomit with rage. Genesis 4 upgrade, Service Pack 3.14159.6132A

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm

How To Use Family Photos To Spice Up Your Interior Design
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How To Use Family Photos To Spice Up Your Interior Design

Art & Design – There is nothing like a photograph. It captures a moment. A smile. A place. A piece of time, perfectly captured and there to enjoy every time you walk past it. Photographs can make people who are far away a part of our daily lives.

Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm