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The Continued Cheapening of the Word "Terrorism"

Wil — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:05:22 EDT

Terrorism is a heinous crime, and a serious international problem. It's not a catchall word to describe anything you don't like or don't agree with, or even anything that adversely affects a large number of people. The word "terrorism" has a specific meaning, and we shouldn't debase it.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Semantics Language Terrorism Fearmongering Schneier

'Shrink ray' hits consumers' wallets

TechnologyExpert — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:49:40 EDT

With fuel and delivery costs rising, food manufacturers are faced with raising their prices or giving you less, and it seems that less is the growing trend.

Channel: Money Tags: Gasoline Economy REcession

Bush tries to prove he is smarter than disadvantaged youth

rightfromwrong — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:43:28 EDT

Bush tries to prove he is smarter than a disadvantaged youth

Channel: Humor Tags: intelligence Bush contest

Will the Democrats Ever Learn?

populist — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:11:26 EDT

the Democratic leadership - and the party's presumptive presidential nominee, Sen. Obama - appear headed toward passage of a bill that would let Bush off the hook and continue to keep the American people in the dark.

Channel: Politics Tags: democrats bush fisa spying tyranny

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

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

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

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

How to Make Mortar - Quick and Easy

MurphyStout — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:22:26 EDT

Check it out, before you know it you'll be a regular ol' Mason.

Channel: Do-It-Yourself Tags: Lime Mortar Quick Easy

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

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

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

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

Candidates Move Closer Together On Housing Crisis

engineer — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:01:50 EDT

Although John McCain and Barack Obama originally disagreed on how to handle this crisis, now they both publicly say that homeowners need relief. They support major legislation, being considered by Congress, that would help homeowners.

Channel: Real Estate Tags: McCain Obama agreement housing crisis homeowners relief legislation Congress

Bernanke Says Fed May Continue Lending Into Next Year

engineer — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:58:41 EDT

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, seeking to allay renewed concerns over the health of the nation's financial system, said the central bank may extend its emergency-loan program for investment banks into next year.

Channel: Money Tags: Fed Federal Reserve Bernanke lending banks through 2009