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General Lynch: Iraq 15-month tours 'traumatic'

bubba2 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:11:56 EDT

Returning home from 15 months in Iraq, Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch, Fort Stewart's commanding general, said Monday that adding 3 months to Army combat tours has proven "more traumatic" for troops - including himself. "It doesn't matter if you're the private or the general, 15 months is a long time," said Gen. Lynch.

Channel: Politics Tags: Iraq 15 month tours of duty cost of war multiple tours of duty military families

Capitalism Is Not Freedom, and Socialism Is Not Love

populist — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:27:47 EDT

In theory, capitalism is free-market, materialistic, and coldly Darwinian; individuals may be rich or poor or anywhere in between, but social and economic mobility are high and even the poorest at least have their freedom. Socialism is somehow more compassionate despite the high taxes and other coercion and is consciously aimed at creating a good l

Channel: Politics Tags: capitalism socialism politics government

Michigan Tee Times Online Reservation System Launched

Varadinum — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:31:59 EDT

Michigan announced today the launch of Michigan Tee Times, an online golf reservation system and a partnership with the Michigan Golf Course Owners Association (MGCOA), Michigan Section PGA (MIPGA) and the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association (MLTA), providing an easy and convenient manner to book a tee time or golf vacation package. Golfers ca

Channel: Travel Tags: Michigan travel online reservation system

Iraq's Real Death Toll Above Highest Estimates

populist — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:16:04 EDT

Iraqis who say they have seen dead bodies floating in rivers have good reason not to believe official figures of the war's death toll.

Channel: News Tags: war iraq casualties

Is Hillary Clinton preparing for the end? Signs say yes

MyWayOnNow — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:14:07 EDT

Most of you probably saw friends over the weekend -- a little barbecue, maybe, or a kids' sports match. And if you talked about politics, chances are good the conversation included a little chatter about how and where the Democrats are going to finish up after Tuesday's final votes in Montana and South Dakota.

Channel: Politics Tags: hillary clinton

The Oil-Price Bubble

populist — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:42 EDT

There are many factors behind the sharp increase in the oil price, but one is usually overlooked: it's a bubble. Where bubbles appear in the market (think of housing and tech stocks, to name two in recent memory), you will find the hidden hand of monetary policy at work.

Channel: Money Tags: oil prices bubble inflation monetary policy

Tibet Seen Through Chinese Eyes

tehranchik — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:31:08 EDT

The exhibition jumps from 1959 to modern-day Tibet, skipping the horrors of the decade-long Cultural Revolution which began in 1966. Conservative estimates put the number of Tibetans who died from hunger or persecution during this period at 500,000.

Channel: Politics Tags: Tibet China exhibition horrors Cultural Revolution

Shell to pay $739 mln for Australian gas stake

MyWayOnNow — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:41:11 EDT

Royal Dutch Shell said on Monday it will pay $739 million for an interest in Arrow Energy Ltd's coal seam gas projects, as competition heats up for Australia's vast coal seam gas assets, driving Arrow shares up by a fifth.

Channel: Money Tags: shell gas oil gasoline

Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79

TechnologyExpert — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:14:15 EDT

Rock pioneer Bo Diddley has died. He was 79. A spokeswoman says Diddley died of heart failure Monday. He had suffered a heart attack in August 2007, three months after suffering a stroke while touring in Iowa.

Channel: Celebrities Tags: Bo Diddley Obituary Death propeller celeb news

Lying Virgin - Do Hookers and Hand Jobs Count?

Shannonyork — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:57:35 EDT

So, do hookers and hand jobs count? We say yes, but want to know what you think? What should she do... forgive him for lying? or dump him? What about this whole honesty about previous sex partners question? Should you REALLY be honest about how many sex partners you've had in the past?

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: sexuality video sex partners

Vaccine doubles survival of deadly brain cancer

STONERS — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:50:35 EDT

cancer vaccine more than doubled the survival time of people with the most common and deadly type of brain tumor, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Vaccine Doubles Survival Deadly Brain Cancer

Going to war with Iraq was wrong, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd admits

expursuit — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:01:56 EDT

All the arguments Australia marshalled to justify sending troops to fight in Iraq proved to be wrong, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said today, as the country's 550 combat soldiers headed home.

Channel: Politics Tags: Iraq War on terror Australlia Bush Kevin Rudd

So What If Ronaldo Goes

bonnieweelass — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:53:22 EDT

The European media is waiting with baited breath for Cristiano Ronaldo's announcement after the Euro's 2008 whether he is returning to Manchester United or leaving for Real Madrid.

Channel: Sports Tags: europe

Broncos Release Travis Henry

Varadinum — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:22:25 EDT

The Broncos opened a minicamp this morning with a bombshell announcement. They've released running back Travis Henry ending a brief and stormy relationship after just over a year together.

Channel: Sports Tags: NFL

Shawn Springs and LaRon Landry Miss Redskin Workouts

Varadinum — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:22:45 EDT

The Redskins had two extra sandwiches at their defensive back picnic today when Shawn Springs and LaRon Landry failed to attend the first day of the latest round of OTAs.

Channel: Sports Tags: NFL