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The fragile promise of Muslim diversity. … Full article: Examining the Fragile Promise of Muslim Diversity Examining the Fragile Promise of Muslim Diversity

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted on Thursday in favor of legislation to protect credit card users from hidden fees, sudden interest rate hikes and questionable billing practices. … Full article: U.S. House acts to protect credit card users U.S. House acts to protect credit card users

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday he will withhold comment about any possible disciplinary action against Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez until he has read A-Rod: The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez, a soon-to-be published book that details how Rodriguez tipped opposing hitters about what pitches were coming. … Full article: Selig mum about pitch-tipping [...]

Miss California Carrie Prejean, now taking a role as a protector of “traditional marriage” after her answer at the Miss USA pageant a week ago, has breast implants bought for her by the Miss California Organization, said Shanna Moakler, co-executive director of the group. “It was an option and she wanted it,” said Moakler. “And [...]

More than half of people who attend services at least once a week — 54 percent — said the use of torture against suspected terrorists is “often” or “sometimes” justified. Only 42 percent of people who “seldom or never” go to services agreed, according the analysis released Wednesday by the Pew Forum on Religion & [...]

Crop to Cuisine: Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) Crop to Cuisine: Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs)

Possibly, but a lot depends on events, both sub-surface and above surface. Above surface, the price of oil has risen dramatically this year: Crude Spot read more… Full article: Will 2008 be to Peak Oil what 2007 has been to climate change? Will 2008 be to Peak Oil what 2007 has been to climate change?

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration began internal discussions this week over where to put Guantanamo Bay detainees if they are not tried or sent to other nations, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday. … Full article: Gates grilled over fate of Guantanamo inmates Gates grilled over fate of Guantanamo inmates

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – One of U.S. President Barack Obama’s top advisers said on Thursday she saw glimmers of hope that the economy was stabilizing, but it was still “hard to know” if a recovery would start this year as hoped. … Full article: Obama aide: “Hard to know” if 2009 recovery certain Obama aide: “Hard [...]

In our first 100 days, the Obama administration has presented a comprehensive education agenda — from the cradle through college — that protects children and jobs in the short term and invests in the long term by advancing education reform. … Full article: Duncan: Let’s take ‘all children forward’ Duncan: Let’s take ‘all children forward’

This story is one of the most discussed these days in Russia. A drunk policeman, not just a regular cop but a chief of one of Moscow area police station, major of police, “promising officer” as he was called by his headman, came to a grocery shop drunk and started shooting and humilating people. “It [...]

Crop to Cuisine: Rethinking Local Food Crop to Cuisine: Rethinking Local Food

In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009 House Meets At… 10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business Five “One Minutes” Per Side Last Vote Predicted… 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Complete Consideration of H.R. 627 – Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (Rep. Maloney – Financial [...]

Chaos with paychecks and personal loyalties…. Full article: The ripple effects of Specter’s switch The ripple effects of Specter’s switch

The Democrats now have their magic bullet to ensure that Barack Obama gets what he wants…. Full article: The Democrats’ Magic Bullet The Democrats’ Magic Bullet

Read this post »… Full article: 100 Days of the Poser Presidency 100 Days of the Poser Presidency

She was yet another in a long line of tax-troubled Obama nominees. [...] Read the rest »… Full article: Senate confirms low-balling HHS Secretary Senate confirms low-balling HHS Secretary

… Full article: Scarborough says it “is ignorant” to tie H1N1 virus to illegal immigration Scarborough says it “is ignorant” to tie H1N1 virus to illegal immigration

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress on Wednesday approved a non-binding measure that allows lawmakers to seek disclosure of the names of financial institutions that have received emergency loans from the Fed. … Full article: Congress opens door for requests to Fed for information Congress opens door for requests to Fed for information

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama called simulated drowning a form of torture on Wednesday, and defended his decision to end a practice used against terrorism suspects by the Bush administration. … Full article: Obama says Bush-approved waterboarding was torture Obama says Bush-approved waterboarding was torture