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Radical Muslim Americans Pose Little Threat, Study Says
Seeded on Wed Feb 8, 2012 9:09 AM EST (The New York Times)
Of about 14,000 murders in the United States last year, not a single one resulted from Islamic extremism, said Mr. Kurzman, a professor of sociology at the University of North Carolina.
Aging philanthropist is Pakistan's Mother Teresa
Seeded on Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:52 PM EST (msnbc.com)
Major kudos to the Associated Press for this story. As someone who was was raised in Pakistan I'm well aware of the work he has done and the reputation he has built for himself. It is great to see him get some recognition here. He's long overdue for a Nobel Prize.
Buyer found for nation's priciest bank-owned home
Seeded on Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:14 PM EST (msnbc.com)
Perched atop the St.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il, 69, Has Died
Seeded on Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:15 PM EST (The New York Times)
When was the last time he was seen publicly? The shakeup to the geopolitical status quo continues to roll on.
Obama Has Written Personal Checks To Struggling Americans
Seeded on Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:48 PM EDT (The Huffington Post)
I don't like him advertising the fact but it is a pretty cool story.
Gaddafi's death year predicted by terrible 80s sitcom
Seeded on Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:38 PM EDT (The Washington Post)
I'm not usually big on stuff like this but this is sort of interesti
David Stern cancels first two weeks of NBA season
Seeded on Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:59 PM EDT (ESPN.com)
This was predictable. I thought there was no way that the season would get under way before January/February and even that was being generous. Looks like we're going to lose the year.
Steve Jobs has passed away.
Seeded on Wed Oct 5, 2011 7:45 PM EDT (Apple)
What a loss to the world. What he helped turn Apple into is truly a remarkable story.
9/11 flight: Housewife handcuffed, strip-searched
Seeded on Tue Sep 13, 2011 4:07 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
Kudos to her for getting her story out there and not shying away or being intimidated.
Girl wins bid to play virtual self in NHL video game -
Seeded on Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:35 AM EDT (The Globe and Mail)
This is pretty cool. I can see other sports games doing this soon. Why ignore what is a growing customer base?
Brad Thomas: Michael Cuddyer 'saved our lives' on 9/11
Seeded on Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:18 AM EDT (Yahoo! Sports)
I'm sure there are plenty of stories like this out there but as a sports fan this was a pretty cool read.
Serena Williams is pathetic
Sun Sep 11, 2011 6:27 PM EDT
Serena Williams is pathetic. It is just beyond shameful at this point. It is the same old "look at me!" attitude but people continue to give her a pass just like they did for Tiger Woods all those years. I don't understand why people feel the need to apologize for her.
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When the Yankees Skipped Security
Seeded on Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:15 PM EDT (Wall Street Journal)
A good read on how security has changed around professional sports teams in a post 9/11 world.
Brooklyn Murder on Sept. 11, 2001, Remains Unsolved
Seeded on Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:45 PM EDT (The New York Times)
Interesting read on an unsolved murder of an immigrant from the night of 9/11. Had not heard this story until today.
2011 NFL Predictions
Thu Sep 8, 2011 8:21 PM EDT
Are you ready for some football? Who are you picking to make the playoffs this year? Here's how my picks shape up. NFC Division Winners - Saints, Packers, Eagles and Rams NFC Wildcard Winners - Lions and Falcons
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Some Hurricane survival tips from a novice
Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:21 PM EDT
Living in the Northeast I have never really been through a hurricane threat like this but do know that there are some common sense thing everyone should be doing to prepare.Here they are in no particular order:
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Don't take Hurricane Irene lightly
Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:51 AM EDT
Looks like the hurricane downgraded to Category 1 ahead of hitting North Carolina which is good news but the danger is far from over. Already seeing so many idiots talking about "typical weathermen" and them being wrong.
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San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders to end preseason rivalry, report says
Seeded on Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:33 PM EDT (ESPN.com)
The problem won't go away until they stop serving alcohol at the games (which will never happen). Liquid courage emboldens people.
"Not smiling anymore"
Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:04 PM EDT
Saw this on Twitter a little while ago from @pourmecoffee. He says the photo is from less than a year ago. Incredible how soon theworld changes.
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NYT: Many generous Perry supporters get state aid
Seeded on Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:23 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Absolutely shocking!.....or not. I mean, this is the same guy who whined publicly about the bailout/TARP money yet took most (if not all) of it and is now bragging about the jobs record under him in Texas.
Twin brother's winning charity shot creates a $50,000 dilemma
Seeded on Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:41 PM EDT (ESPN.com)
The rules of the contest were simple: The winning $10 raffle ticket drawn at random earned one lucky contestant the right to shoot a puck through a tiny target from half a rink away for $50,000. But what if it was your twin brother who took the shot? And what if he actually made …
Obama's remarks at White House Iftar
Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:59 AM EDT
Remarks from Barack Obama at the Iftar hosted by the White House.
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Barack Obama is hosting an Iftar at the White House tonight
Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:53 PM EDT
Expect the bigots to be out in full force today. Continuing what has become an annual tradition over the course of the last decade Barack Obama will host an Iftar at the White House tonight.
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House members travel to Israel, courtesy of AIPAC lobby, not taxpayers
Seeded on Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:52 AM EDT (The Washington Post)
As I said when this story was first reported a couple of days, gotta love how these clowns are on a paid vacation while the country is in crisis mode because of them not being able to do their jobs. Why the hell is it legal for lawmakers to accept this from a foreign countr …
Whole Foods Caves to Wingnuts, Will Not 'Celebrate or Promote' Ramadan
Seeded on Tue Aug 9, 2011 2:11 PM EDT (Gawker)
Faux hippy Wal-Mart and parking lot realness headquarters Whole Foods is happy to sell you 11 billion varieties of hummus, but don't get the wrong idea, wingnuts: Whole Foods is just as scared of Muslims as you! Really!
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Israel teams with terror group to kill Iran's nuclear scientists, U.S. officials tell NBC News
By Richard Engel and Robert WindremNBC News Updated: 11:14 a.m. ET -- Deadly attacks on Iranian nuclear scientists are being carried out by an Iranian dissident group that is financed, trained and armed by Israel’s secret service, U.S.
Radical Muslim Americans Pose Little Threat, Study SaysOf about 14,000 murders in the United States last year, not a single one resulted from Islamic extremism, said Mr. Kurzman, a professor of sociology at the University of North Carolina.
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Israel teams with terror group to kill Iran's nuclear scientists, U.S. officials tell NBC News
Steve Jobs has passed away.
Steve Jobs has passed away.
Serena Williams is pathetic
Serena Williams is pathetic
2011 NFL Predictions
Serena Williams is pathetic
Serena Williams is pathetic
Some Hurricane survival tips from a novice
Some Hurricane survival tips from a novice