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Bob Herbert says this isn't the Obama he thought he knew

pc25 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:01:34 EDT

Let's start off by acknowledging that Bob Herbert is as likely to vote against Barack Obama as Ã¢â;¬Â¦ Michelle Obama. However, the bloom has definitely fallen off of the rose with the New York Times columnist, and he argues that Obama may have taken his supporters on the Left too much for granted.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: 2008 elections barack obama bob herbert disillusionment

Change that works for Obama

pc25 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:16:46 EDT

Yes, Obama has run his campaign on change, but even his ardent supporters never thought that applied to Obama's entire platform Ã¢â;¬" and especially on Iraq. Barack Obama won the nomination by running to Hillary Clinton's left on Iraq, but now it appears he wants to outflank John McCain to the right.

Insane Comical Garage Sale Sign. Woman's Revenge On Her Ex [PIC]

lenseview — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:50:01 EDT

A garage sale sign from a woman that says in every way (to her ex): F-you. Really funny & disturbing at the same time.

Channel: Humor Tags: funny picture satire funny photo divorce signs

Will Rookie Mistakes Sink Obama?

pc25 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:57:06 EDT

Hillary Clinton must be fuming. Only a month after sewing up the nomination, Barack Obama's claim to be the Agent of Change is already unraveling He is proving belatedly that Bill and Hillary's prediction was right: he is not ready for prime time.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: 2008 elections barack obama experience flip flops competency

How to Relax Without Relaxation Techniques

Cattywomen — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:15:07 EDT

Often, the inability to relax stems from a racing brain. Getting control of "mind chatter" is more than half the battle. Here's what you can do to get that control.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health Relax Relaxation mind self hypnosis

100 Places to Go for Good Answers Online

Cattywomen — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:50:59 EDT

While Wikipedia isn't likely to lose its status as the first place people look for quick answers anytime soon, there are loads of other sites out there that can provide you with information, some of which may even be better and more accurate.

Channel: Do-It-Yourself Tags: Answers Online online wiki information web

7 Things You Dind't Know About Email Spam

nightcrawlerX — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:50:17 EDT

I Found this article last night when I was trying to find new anti-spyware software. It gives information about the origins of spam, those who get hit the worst by it and the costs of spam and who is most responsible for all the clutter in our inboxes. I thought it was cool so I am sharing with all of you.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: email facts spam e mail fact spam filtering

The Mystic and Tradition of a Folk Dance: Calusarii

philbutler — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:44:34 EDT

Once this was a sacred dance danced only in the spring by a chosen number of men. Today Calusarul is a form of entertainment and the members of the groups still dancing it probably don't even know its mystic signification. The ancient rules behind it are no longer respected, but the dance, even in its commercial form, is still mysterious and stunni

Channel: Travel Tags: customs dance Romania tradition

Congressional Approval Falls to Single Digits for First Time Ever

libsRfunny — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:32:57 EDT

The percentage of voters who give Congress good or excellent ratings has fallen to single digits for the first time in Rasmussen Reports tracking history. This month, just 9% say Congress is doing a good or excellent job.

Channel: Politics Tags: congress record low approval single digits Rasmussen Reports

Fire Ants And Occasional Invaders

altnrg — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:10:03 EDT

It's important to be aware of pests that may cause harm to you and your family... During the hot summer days, scorpions may find refuge in the home, moving from attics (where they are usually found) into living areas to escape high temperatures in attics.

Channel: Real Estate Tags: fire ants occasional invaders pests

Property Shock for Owner of 'Ã;Â£80,000 ($157,000) Home' Valued at Ã;Â£1 ($2)

digitalfever — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:31:11 EDT

The worry of falling house prices has been taken to a whole new level for one resident of small Norfolk village Happisburg this week. As home owner Jane Archer learnt her 3-bedroom bungalow with uninterrupted sea views was valued at just Ã;Â£1 ($2).

Channel: Real Estate Tags: property shocking odd news uk news property valuation

Drinking 17 Pints of Water Killed a Keen Sportsman

kruzman — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:09:40 EDT

Andrew Thornton 44 downed 17 pints in eight hours to try to relieve pain from his diseased gums.The fluid retained in his body rocketed by five times the normal amount putting his organs under strain and causing a fatal heart attack.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Sportsman odd News UK News

Brendan Fraser's Exciting "Journey"

kruzman — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:11:48 EDT

Brendan Fraser is the king of mashing up monsters on the silver screen, from his highly successful "Mummy" and "Mummy Returns" to his new flick, "Journey To The Center Of The Earth.

Channel: Movies Tags: entertainment actor film mummy

Rescued American: Hostages still held at risk

kruzman — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:02:13 EDT

One of three American hostages rescued last week from Colombian rebels said Monday he believes his former captors will retaliate against those still being held.

Channel: News Tags: us hostages colombia crisis

100 Unbelievably Useful Reference Sites You've Never Heard Of

bizexpert — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:51:52 EDT

Think beyond Google and Wikipedia! This article has listed 100 reference sites, for teachers, students, hypochondriacs, procrastinators, bookworms, sports nuts and more.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Google Wikipedia Reference Websites Search Engine Education

The Ultimate Guide to Yoga: 100 Blogs, Tutorials, and Resources

bizexpert — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:48:06 EDT

Whether you're a beginner at yoga practice or a more advanced student looking to expand your horizons, the Internet is full of great yoga resources and information. Here are a few sites to help you get started.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Yoga Health Fitness Mind Body Internet

Toe Tapping Tuesday - Pat Travers - Born Under A Bad Sign

baddad59 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:43:41 EDT

Pat Travers was one of the best rock bands of the eighty's in my opinion.Just a great band to listen to,but a better band live.I was fortunate enough to see him playing back up to Rush in about 1980.I was impressed.Hope you enjoy this,it's just good LIVE R&R !!

Channel: Music Tags: pat travers band rock eightys

Gas Stations Hit Skids

STONERS — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:41:02 EDT

Shuttered gas pumps in Blue Point, N.Y. New York state has lost 200 gas stations during the past year, and the closures stretch across the country.

Channel: Money Tags: Gas Stations Closures Across Country

How McCain Is Skirting His Own Spending Caps

ybdogsct — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:45:36 EDT

Even though McCain has agreed to an $84.1 million spending cap by accepting public funds--a decision he likes to portray as a principled stand against the corrupting influence of money on politics--at least double that sum will be spent on his behalf thanks to loopholes in the law that allow largely unregulated "soft money" contributions.

Channel: Politics Tags: John McCain Barack Obama RNC DNC soft money

Save Money On Your Power With Solar Roof Shingles

altnrg — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:18:12 EDT

There are a number of things that make solar shingles appealing. Everything from the price of electricity, available sunshine, and incentives by local and state governments has made this idea worth looking into.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: solar solar roof shingles solar shingles solar roofing shingles

Evil Reigns but None Dare Call it Treason

populist — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:39:36 EDT

Torture advocated, secret armies and prisons encouraged, ignoring habeas corpus for anyone pointed to and called "enemy combatant." Yet, non dare call it treason.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: treason tyranny mass murder war torture antiwar populist party peace

How to Care For Sun Damaged Skin

Shannonyork — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:47:12 EDT

Every summer, countless studies and surveys show that lots of us feel that a great tan makes us look better and covers up certain flaws not the least of which is weight gain. It's no wonder then that so many of us are suffering from sun damage. And many of us are and don't even know it because sun damage begins beneath the skin's surface.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: beauty health skincare sun damage treatment

5 Ways To Stop Snoring

Cattywomen — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:19:45 EDT

This week we move away from the physical aspects of the bedroom to the more emotional aspects of the bedroom.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health Stop Snoring Snoring

Baby's first smiles give mom's brain a buzz

TechnologyExpert — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:15:13 EDT

Any mother who's ever felt a jolt of joy at her baby's first grin knows how intoxicating that can be.

Channel: Women Tags: Babies Smile Joy

No Paine No Gain: A July 4th special

jovial — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:13:54 EDT

An Independence Day look back at the radical influence of Thomas Paine, the often-overlooked founding father whose words sparked the American Revolution.

Animal Criminals

nightcrawlerX — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:12:53 EDT

Many of the animals in zoos are prisoners behind bars without having committed any crimes. Or have they? What if we replaced the laws of jungle with the laws of the civilized? How many crimes would they already be committing?

Channel: Pets Tags: humour animals criminals crime lion

A Green Light for Solar Panels

MacBookForMe — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:02:45 EDT

In Oregon PV solar panels are being used to power flashing lights on traffic signs for both motorists and pedestrians. Using free solar energy in this way is an idea whose time has come.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: solar panels solar traffic signs solar power

UK Asks Stores to Stockpile Food for Infrastructure Breakdown

Neophile — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:01:46 EDT

Ministers are in talks with supermarkets about emergency food reserves in case fuel protests lead to shortages at shops.

Channel: Food Tags: united kingdom infrastructure breakdown collapse energy food stockpile stores shortage fuel

Vidya to play negative role in ISHQIYA

dudy255 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:47:44 EDT

The bollywood actress Vidya Balan wants to change her image in the film industry after playing some important characters in the past movies.While talking with media, the cute Vidya Balan discussed about her future plans...

Channel: Celebrities Tags: Bollywood Celebrities Actress Vidya Balan Movies

How To Find A Guy Who Wants A Long Term Relationship

tonks21 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:42:04 EDT

Many of us are looking for the right man that we can connect to and that we want to spend the rest of our lives with. For some of us all we have to do is turn around and he is waiting there for us with open arms. I was lucky enough to meet the man of my dreams early in life. He was my second boyfriend and he was everything I was looking for.

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: dating guy relationships long term

GOP Looks To Redistrict Itself Back Into Power

Aidenag — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:00:57 EDT

For months, a sense of dread has been percolating within Republican circles over potentially massive congressional losses in 2008. Facing the possibility of a more pronounced minority status in the House and more than a couple seats lost in the Senate, the GOP has begun setting its sights on a contingency plan: redistricting.

Channel: Politics Tags: GOP Republicans Redistricting Gerrymandering Politics

Saving Michael Vick's dogs

TechnologyExpert — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:19:31 EDT

More than a year after being confiscated from Vick's property, Leo, a tan, muscular pit bull, dons a colorful clown collar and visits cancer patients as a certified therapy dog in California. Hector, who bears deep scars on his chest and legs, recently was adopted and is about to start training for national flying disc competitions in Minnesota.

Channel: Pets Tags: Michael Vick Dogs Dogfighting Rescue

Dubai real estate market likely to stabilize by 2010

altnrg — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:11:49 EDT

With vast supply of properties expected to hit UAE property market during the coming years, the realty sector in UAE will witness a demand-supply balance during 2010-2011

Channel: Real Estate Tags: dubai real estate investing dubai real estate property dubai

Oil's Rapid Rise Stirs Talk of $200 a Barrel This Year

TechnologyExpert — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:04:09 EDT

Oil's historic ascent from $100 to nearly $150 a barrel in just six months is lending weight to a far grimmer prediction: Crude could reach $200 a barrel by the end of the year.

Channel: Money Tags: Gasoline OPEC Oil Economy

Rod Stewart Apologizes For 30 Years Of Crap Music

capnews — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:07:48 EDT

Stewart acknowledged that he has dropped even the semblance of originality, recording only albums of songs by other artists, many of them dead.

Channel: Humor Tags: is it time to retire yet rod

The Peacemakers

Spadecaller — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:25:40 EDT

New Spadecaller video presents poetry and visuals comprised of the artwork of Salvador Dali, Hendrik Mesdag, and Spadecaller, and is accompanied by Montavani's theme from Exodus.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: Poetry Salvador Dali Hendrik Mesdag Spadecaller Exodus

Broadband Customer 'Hit With $60,000 Bill'

digitalfever — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:06:43 EDT

A mobile broadband user has received a shock--a $60,000 bill for downloading music and a single episode of popular TV show "Prison Break."

Channel: News Tags: telecom industry mobile broadband manchester

South Carolina plans license plate for Christians

JohnQPublic — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:53:51 EDT

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (CNN) -- Unless a federal court intervenes, South Carolina drivers may soon be able to profess their Christian faith with a state-issued license plate.

Channel: News Tags: Religion seoeration of church and state South Carolina Constitution

Benefits of Superinsulation Home Improvements

MikeWarner — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:16:24 EDT

Heating and Cooling cost are going through the roof, no pun intended. Time for Superinsulation, a technique of insulating a home or building in order to cut 50% to 100% of your energy bill.

Channel: Do-It-Yourself Tags: superinsulation super insulation energy efficiency green building green remodeling

Mystery tablet could redefine Jewish-Christian links

JessicaLaurie — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:37:09 EDT

A tablet said to date back to the first century BC could redefine links between the Christian and Jewish religions by predicting a messiah who would rise again after three days.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion tablet