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NBC Show Draws Fire

corey.spring — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:26:02 EDT

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry said that NBC should end "The Baby Borrowers," a reality television show that separates babies and toddlers from their parents and places them temporarily with teenage strangers. "A child's sense of security should not be gambled with," said Robert Hendren, the president of the academy.

Channel: Television Tags: nbc the baby borrowers

Homer Simpson Throws Out First Pitch

corey.spring — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:25:40 EDT

The lesson though, kids, is that sporting events aren't about whether you win or lose, it's how drunk you can get. No, wait. There's some sort of moral lesson here, right? Or maybe not.

Channel: Television Tags: homer simpson the simpsons marketing the simpsons ride

Don't recycle 'e-waste' with haste, activists warn

jeremytoday — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:14:20 EDT

Consumers saddled with old cellphones, TVs and computers are flocking to electronics recycling events, which have sprung up in more than 1,000 communities over the past four years.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: recycle electronics epa certification standards ewaste

Some Press for More Notice of Transition in TV

jeremytoday — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:02:21 EDT

Consumer advocates will gather on Capitol Hill this week to lobby for more money to publicize the big change in television next February, when people who have analog TVs will no longer get any picture unless they have cable service or a digital converter box.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: tv digital analog converter box television

Toyota to add solar panels to Prius hybrid: Nikkei

jeremytoday — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:41:43 EDT

Toyota Motor Corp plans to install solar panels on its next-generation Prius hybrid cars, becoming the first major automaker to use solar power for a vehicle, the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday.

Channel: Autos Tags: Toyota hybrid Prius solar solar panels sun green

Cut the grass without the gas

jeremytoday — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:49:44 EDT

It's summertime and maintaining the lawn is a must, but rising gas prices can make this costly.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: lawn grass gas mow

Raising Up Vegetables

jeremytoday — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:35:03 EDT

One disadvantage of being a "professional gardener" is it's hard to relax around an unkempt garden. My fingers twitch, resisting the urge to pull every weed and move daylilies from shade to sun. No judgment here, just instinct. So garden tours can be stressful as well as inspirational.

Channel: Do-It-Yourself Tags: gardening city raised bed garden vegetables

Prosecutors launch inquest into Government deal with Microsoft

schestowitz — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:10:02 EDT

The investigation will seek to determine whether any state administration employee has committed any malfeasance, which carries a maximum prison sentence of five years, Sofia city prosecution spokesperson Steliana Kozhouharova told the daily.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: bulgaria free software europe mcirosoft probe

Proof of concept: Google Gadgets on Plasma

schestowitz — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:08:53 EDT

Now this list was extended by a new set of widgets: the Google Gadgets. The following screenshot shows that Google Gadgets can be run on Plasma...

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: kde4 plasma linux google gadgets

Leopard as Unix

schestowitz — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:08:50 EDT

This aging eMac was just a fluke; good used Macs still cost twice what I paid for my dual-core home-built Linux box. It matters not how much I get for my money if I don't have that much money.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: unix linux mac apple

Home of the Free Stuff

Ousama — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:45:45 EDT

Most visitors to Washington, D.C. know there's a bevy of free cultural and historical attractions, from the Smithsonian museums to the Lincoln Memorial or Washington monuments. There are so many free things to explore in D.C. that it's easy to burn out long before your wallet does.

Channel: Travel Tags: Washington D.C free attractions

Who would wait a week in line for an iPhone 3G?

Ousama — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:33:59 EDT

Who's crazy enough to camp out for a week on the streets of New York City for a chance to be first to buy an iPhone 3G?TheWhoFarm, that's who, a newly minted publicity-seeking environmental collective with an agrico-political mission: to persuade the 44th President of the U.S. whoever that turns out to be

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Apple2.0 iPhone 3G

NBC Universal to buy The Weather Channel for $3.5B

Ousama — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:21:41 EDT

NEW YORK - NBC Universal and two partners said Sunday they have reached a deal to buy The Weather Channel from Landmark Communications Inc., ending a drawn-out process that had attracted interest from several major media companies.Financial terms weren't disclosed,

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: NBC Universal Weather Channel

Obama's (Almost) Round the Clock Coverage

TimALoftis — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:46:45 EDT

It's been one week since the Obama campaign agreed to a "protective pool" or "bodywatch" allowing reporters to follow the Illinois Democrat, not only in his public moments, but his private moments of down time off the campaign trail as well.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election barack obama press media

Nadal Shocks Federer For Wimbledon Title

TimALoftis — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:26:33 EDT

Rafael Nadal won his fifth Grand Slam title -- and first outside of France -- by knocking off five-time defending Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in five thrilling sets.

Channel: Sports Tags: wimbledon nadal federer tennis

NBC Universal Is Buying The Weather Channel

TimALoftis — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:19:16 EDT

The Weather Channel may soon have peacock feathers. NBC Universal said Sunday it has agreed to buy the Atlanta-based cable network for an undisclosed amount. The weather network will continue to operate in Atlanta.

Channel: Television Tags: the weather channel nbc nbc universal

Bush turns 62 on the fly

Deidre — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:56:36 EDT

Wedged between America's Independence Day and a summit of world leaders, President Bush's 62nd birthday got shortchanged this year.

Channel: Politics Tags: bush president bush birthday

What Scientology Paid $8 Million To Hide

Neophile — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:50:49 EDT

Even before it started, the 1986 trial of Lawrence Wollersheim v. the Church of Scientology of California caused a mob scene at L.A.'s downtown superior court.

Channel: Religion Tags: scientology trial lawsuit lawrence wollersheim

'Public' online spaces don't carry speech, rights

Ousama — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:47:26 EDT

NEW YORK - Rant all you want in a public park. A police officer generally won't eject you for your remarks alone, however unpopular or provocative.Say it on the Internet, and you'll find that free speech and other constitutional rights are anything but guaranteed.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: public online spaces speech

The Boundaries of Belief

Neophile — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:41:40 EDT

According to a recent Pew survey, 21 percent of atheists in the United States believe in "God or a universal spirit," and 8 percent are "absolutely certain" that such a Being exists. One wonders if they were also "absolutely certain" they understood the meaning of the term "atheist."

Channel: Religion Tags: belief atheism atheist survey fmri faith

Gallup Daily: Obama Leads, 48% to 42%

TimALoftis — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:30:10 EDT

Democratic candidate Barack Obama continues to maintain a slim margin over Republican John McCain, 48% to 42%, according to Gallup Poll Daily tracking conducted July 2-3 and July 5.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election barack obama john mccain poll

Bertha could become Atlantic season's first hurricane

Deidre — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:25:41 EDT

Tropical Storm Bertha is approaching warmer waters and is likely to strengthen during the coming days.

Channel: News Tags: bertha hurricane weather

Kerry: McCain's Judgment Is Dangerous

TimALoftis — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:24:04 EDT

Says Republican Candidate Is A "Changed Man" For Siding With Bush On War, Economy, Energy

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election barack obama john mccain john kerry

Climate Change and Genocide

_kam0_ — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:35:14 EDT

The world will experience a growing risk of conflicts over food, energy and water in coming years. The population rises each year by about 80 million people, with most of the increase in impoverished regions already facing environmental stress. Climate change, water scarcity and tighter oil supplies will add to the stresses.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: climate change water war refugees population

Experts Say China's Wind Energy Could Grow 1667% by 2020

_kam0_ — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:25:57 EDT

At present, China produces just over 6 gigawatts (GW) of wind energy, making it 5th in the world for total wind energy. (Germany leads with 22.2 GW.) However, with China's massive push for 21st Century renewable technologies, we shouldn't be surprised if China achieves 100 GW by 2020 say energy experts.

Channel: Science Tags: China energy wind energy Propeller Eco News

Jaeger says she threw '83 Wimbledon final

_kam0_ — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:55:58 EDT

"During the match I missed balls on purpose. I hit right to Martina and when I was getting whipped in the first set 6-0, I tried to look upset about it," said Jaeger, who lost 6-0, 6-3.

Channel: Sports Tags: Wimbledon tennis Navratilova

Think Before You Voicemail

_kam0_ — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:43:22 EDT

Voicemail is dead. Please tell everyone so they'll stop using it.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: voicemail communication phones business work

Man out-spits father, claims pit-spitting title

TimALoftis — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:05:59 EDT

Brian "Young Gun" Krause has out-spit his father to claim his seventh championship at the International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship in Eau Claire, Michigan.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: propeller weird news pit spitting michigan

Obama To Speak In Front Of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate?

TimALoftis — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:39:39 EDT

A German friend passed along the news Saturday that local sources in Berlin are confirming that the Obama campaign was in contact with city authorities to discuss the possibility of presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) delivering an outdoor address in front of the Brandenburg gate.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election barack obama berlin

China's New Freedom Fighters

Neophile — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:54:37 EDT

Countless thousands of people in China are blacklisted, harassed, intimidated and locked up merely for what they say or because of the job they do. Nineteen years after the Tiananmen massacre, six dissident voices explain why their battle for freedom of speech must continue.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: china freedom fighters freedom of speech freedom human rights blogging gay rights environment

America's Love Affair With the Car Fades

Neophile — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:48:24 EDT

The nation of road movies, freeway freedom and dreams of endless horizons is waking up to the reality of soaring fuel prices.

Channel: Autos Tags: america united states cars energy oil gas

John McCain: "I Hate the Bloggers"

Neophile — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:26:59 EDT

JOHN MCCAIN: "Now we've got the cables. We've got talk radio. We've got the bloggers. I hate the bloggers. We've got all kinds of sources of information."

Channel: Politics Tags: john mccain bloggers hatred election 2008

What if 23 Million People Used Bluetooth?

jeremytoday — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:19:21 EDT

As we get older, we are often tempted to play the "what-if" game as we reflect on our past.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: bluetooth voice smartphone Sync interface commands

U.S. removes 'yellowcake' from Iraq

Deidre — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:47:54 EDT

Last major stockpile from Saddam's nuclear efforts arrives in Canada

Channel: News Tags: iraq yellowcake uranium

High oil prices spur demand for low energy electronics

jeremytoday — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:37:15 EDT

These days when customers walk into electronics stores, the first question they ask is how much electricity the fridge, washing machine or laptop computer they are contemplating buying consumes.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: electronics energy electricity bill green gadgets LED consumers

Brits spending more on chocolate

Deidre — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:36:19 EDT

British consumers are spending more on chocolate with sales of luxury boxes booming and those of healthier dark chocolate nearly doubling, according to a study published on Friday.

Channel: Food Tags: britain england chocolate

Religion: Vacation Bible schools

msaleem — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:42:45 EDT

Ã;â;;Ã;Â· Christ Community Church, Willow Brook Church, 8916 Mapleville Road, Boonsboro, every Sunday through Aug. 31, 9 to 10 a.m., ages 2 through sixth grade, theme is Outrigger Island, U.S. 40 east to Mapleville Road, turn right, seven-tenths of a mile, church on the right.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Is religion a factor in Glasgow East?

msaleem — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:41:10 EDT

Tom Griffin (London, The Green Ribbon): Back in March I asked whether Labour is losing support among Scottish Catholics, the same question that politicalbetting.com has been considering today in an interesting thread on the Glasgow East by-election.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Sports journalists hurdle religion

msaleem — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:41:04 EDT

Sports reporters are often some of the most closely read journalists in the local newspaper. They are also often the most knowledgeable journalists about the subject they cover. To some people's surprise, sports journalists must also have an adequate grasp on just about everything else in life, including religion.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Why and how should religion be concerned about the environment?

msaleem — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:40:02 EDT

Action follows thought The Rev. Duke Tufty, pastor, Unity Temple on the Plaza:

Channel: Religion Tags: religion