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Musharraf's Political Future Appears Troubled

News – Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's death raises the specter of prolonged political conflict between Pakistan's president, Pervez Musharraf, and the country's opposition, according to Pakistani and American analysts. How he handles the next several days could determine whether nationwide antigovernment protests erupt.

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Submitted and Voted for on December 28, 2007 10:55am

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Impeach Cheney Now

Politics – The mainstream media has finally awakened. 140,000 people have joined Rep Robert Wexler's demand for Vice President Dick Cheney's impeachment. Many of us at Propeller helped sign the petition that is forcing Congress to confront an administration that has consistently skirted the constitution and has obstructed justice.

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Voted for on December 28, 2007 10:28am

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News Panelists Defend Torture

Politics – FOX News host Brit Hume and his panel discussed alleged CIA obstruction of justice charges resulting from the illegal destruction of interrogation tapes. However, their discussion changed the focus from obstruction of justice to defending torture and the justfication for breaking the rule of law.

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Voted for on December 28, 2007 10:27am

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Health Problems Plague BPO Sector

Health & Fitness – The success story of India's booming outsourcing industry may soon be eclipsed by critical problems plaguing the BPO space that include heart disease, depression, sleep disorders, and family discord, warn industry experts and doctors.

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Submitted and Voted for on December 28, 2007 10:25am

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Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for Benazir assassination

News – The Al-Qaeda terror group has claimed responsibility for the assassination of former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto, Adnkronos International (AKI) news agency reported.

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Submitted and Voted for on December 28, 2007 10:07am

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Solar Powered Headphones With Radio

Gadgets & Tech – Take solar powered music where ever you go! You need never worry about your batteries running out again. Fully charged these solar powered headphones with radio will run for up to 20 hours allowing you to take advantage of the summer sun to provide you with some hot tunes!

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Voted for on December 28, 2007 09:16am

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Back to the Future leads National Film Registry inductee List

Movies – On Thursday, the Library of Congress added 25 motion picture classics to its National Film Registry, most notably was Robert Zemeckis' time-travelin comedy Back to the Future.

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Voted for on December 28, 2007 09:15am

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Russia Denies Iran Missile Plan

News – The federal agency overseeing Russia's military exports on Friday denied reports that the country is planning to deliver a powerful new anti-aircraft missile system to Iran.

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Voted for on December 28, 2007 09:15am

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Trouble With Trade

Money – For the world economy as a whole--and especially for poorer nations--growing trade between high-wage and low-wage countries is a very good thing. But for American workers the story is much less positive. It's hard to avoid the conclusion that growing U.S. trade with third world countries reduces the real wages of many workers in this country.

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Voted for on December 28, 2007 09:15am

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Rising costs cloud Japan's outlook

Money – Rising energy costs triggered the biggest jump in Japanese consumer prices in almost a decade while industrial production slumped, the government said Friday, clouding the outlook for the world's No. 2 economy.

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Voted for on December 28, 2007 09:15am

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Why Does My Dog Bark And Growl At Other Dogs He Meets?

Pets – Usually this type of behavior indicates fear and is therefore a defence strategy. It is also a sign of lack of socialization with other dogs, or sometimes a result of the dog being attacked by another at some point so that he has become wary of all dogs.

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Voted for on December 28, 2007 09:15am

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Hyundai Motor announces major investment

Autos – South Korea's top carmaker Hyundai Motor announced Friday it would invest more than 11 billion dollars next year to raise production and upgrade facilities.

View Story Discuss (0) (afp.google.com) 191 days ago by JessicaLaurie

Voted for on December 28, 2007 09:15am

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Student wins lottery, leaves school

Do-It-Yourself – Student wins lottery, leaves school

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Voted for on December 28, 2007 09:15am

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Political Pulse | The Associated Press-Yahoo! News Poll on Yahoo! News

Politics – More than half the voters in an ongoing survey for The Associated Press and Yahoo! News now say the economy and health care are extremely important to them personally

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Voted for on December 28, 2007 09:15am

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Iran says U.S. report a "declaration of surrender"

News – TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's president said on Sunday the publication of a U.S. intelligence report saying Iran had halted a nuclear weapons program in 2003 amounted to a "declaration of surrender" by Washington in its row with Tehran.

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Submitted and Voted for on December 28, 2007 08:53am