Keep your wits about you...Natural selection is a powerful thing.

Fear and Ignorance: Christian-produced Anti-Muslim Propaganda

Wed Jun 3, 2009 10:56 AM EDT

The Bush administration was very successful in associating fear with the words "Islam" and "Muslim" because of a few extremist groups that exist in the world.

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bush, middle-east, muslim, europe, america, religion, culture, faith, fear, islam

They're Blowing Sunshine Up Our Skirts...

Sun May 31, 2009 4:56 AM EDT

By Mandelman (Clipped by retrovista)

It has occurred to me over the last several weeks, that there are many people that simply want… and perhaps need… the news to be good, regardless of what the news actually is. When the news is not good, they simply stop listening to it.

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economy, recovery, politics, cnn, msnbc, foreclosures, martin-andelman, mandelman

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GM Heads to Bankruptcy Despite Bailout Funds

Seeded on Thu May 28, 2009 8:56 AM EDT (CNN)

This is what the link on CNN's homepage for this article read: "Filing for bankruptcy may not be so bad for GM." As I read that link, I couldn't help but wonder why we dumped so much money (billions, awarded more than once) into GM from the bailout funds? If I'm not mistaken, w …

economy, gm, funds, money, cars, saturn, trucks, oversight, us-news, regulation

META. War! Huh? Good God Y'all

Seeded on Wed May 27, 2009 7:33 PM EDT (YouTube)

Seeded by jfxgillis (Clipped by retrovista)

I think one of the consistent, persistent and pernicious problems in the Newsvine meta conflicts and and controversies is this: We think the threads here matter. Newsflash for Newsviners: They don't. Too many times too many of us operate under the illusion-delusion that when we …

newsvine, meta

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Scientology on Trial in France for Fraud

Seeded on Wed May 27, 2009 1:13 PM EDT (CNN)

Hey, I'm all about freedom of religion and expression, but the amount of money required to climb the ranks in Scientology is a bit ridiculous. I wonder if this is going to cause a ripple effect throughout other parts of the world where Scientology has spread...

france, europe, fraud, money, religion, rights, faith, scam, freedom, scientology

Citizen Videos Pulls Over Cop for Speeding

Seeded on Wed May 27, 2009 1:09 PM EDT (WAVY.com)

This guy was apparently tired of cops in his area abusing their power of authority. Interesting video accompanies the article.

arrest, car, chase, abuse, police, power, citizen, odd-news, cop, video

The Dying Art of Rock 'N Roll

Seeded on Wed May 20, 2009 8:47 PM EDT (CNN)

It's about time someone said something about the mediocre quality of rock bands today. I have been waiting for years for a new and fresh artist to come along ad break new ground.

music, album, rock, radio, pop, school, rap, song, artist, r-b

Let Michael Vick Play Ball - He's Served His Time

Seeded on Wed May 20, 2009 7:55 AM EDT (CNN)

I think Martin makes a good point:

football, sports, jail, fighting, dog, prison, atlanta-falcons, michael-vick, peta, punishment

Let's Rethink Blaming Others: A Newsvine Meta Primer

Thu May 14, 2009 10:37 PM EDT

By Marilyn L (Clipped by retrovista)

We're experiencing another Meta Explosion oubreak lately, a cyclical occurrence that doesn't get any easier no matter how many outbreaks anyone's experienced.

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newsvine, groups, meta, scapegoating, meta-explosion

How To: Patenting Human Genes

Seeded on Thu May 14, 2009 9:32 AM EDT (CNN)

Seeded by JCAtom (Clipped by retrovista)

Here's a little-known fact: Under current law, it's possible to hold a patent on a piece of human DNA, otherwise known as a gene. More Articles

lawsuit, illness, human, medical, court, judge, law, research, genetic, ethics

High School Reuinions, American Insecuirty, and Lazy Media

Seeded on Wed May 13, 2009 11:56 AM EDT (CNN)

I have so many problems with this article. It not only highlights American mismanagement of priorities and narcissism, but it also shows that the media is doing nothing to point out the absurdity of our social norms.

reunion, us-news, high-school, immature

Craigslist In Trouble for Promoting Sexual Encounters Now!? Where Have You Been?

Seeded on Thu May 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT (CNN)

It seems to me that something horrible has to happen before people come to recognize something that has become a ubiquitous part of daily American life.

internet, sex, homicide, prostitution, south-carolina, us-news, criminal, website, erotic, casual

Communicating With Your Children - Feature for Single Fathers

Seeded on Thu May 7, 2009 5:00 PM EDT (Singlefather.com)

As a single dad, I take all the advice I can get. One of the things that I've learned parenting a young child alone is that it's hard to get anything accomplished without establishing an effective communication strategy.

home, children, divorce, school, kids, communication, parent, talking, listening, single-dads

Fathers: Endangered in America

Seeded on Thu May 7, 2009 4:47 PM EDT (CNN)

This topic seems to come up sporadically in the media from time to time, but is largely ignored. I believe people ignore it because they think of it as a private matter in other people's homes and do not believe it is something that they should do something about.

home, father, divorce, family, poverty, dad, big-brother, community-outreach, big-sister, disfunctional

Same Sex Marriage Approved in New Hampshire, Maine

Seeded on Thu May 7, 2009 2:42 PM EDT (CNN)

I personally am in favor of same-sex marriage. I fail to see how people are so threatened by it. I grew up in a Catholic environment, so I've heard the Christian arguments. I fail to see the validity in their reasoning.

gay, maine, faith, new-hampshire, us-news, homosexual, christianity, same-sex-marriage, intolerance, family-values