Health of Kids Harmed Because of TV and Internet

Seeded on Wed Dec 3, 2008 10:54 AM EST ()

The story should be about the idiot parents that don't limit their kids, or make them get physical activity. I have many TVs, Game Consoles and the Internet and my kids are healthy because I limit their use and watch what they are doing.

health, kids

Microsoft Focuses On PS3 and Nintendo Focuses On Profit

Seeded on Wed Dec 3, 2008 10:17 AM EST ()

It seems like Microsoft has been doing things opposite lately of the way they have run things for so long. Maybe with Bill Gates gone from the day to day they are not going to be as profitable of a company as they once were. Thoughts?

technology, microsoft

College May Become Un-Affordable For Most

Seeded on Wed Dec 3, 2008 1:13 AM EST (The New York Times)

You mean its not already? I was just curious with everyone wondering how they are going to put food on the table lately - how can they even think about college if they don't have a scholarship? I think there should be more Govt. programs that help out to keep costs low.

education

Facebook Launches Facebook Connect

Seeded on Mon Dec 1, 2008 6:25 PM EST (CNET.com)

A way cool service that has a potentially dark side if abused, and you know it will be exploited to no end!

technology, facebook

More HIV screening needed?

Seeded on Mon Dec 1, 2008 6:23 PM EST (The New York Times)

Some feel there is a need for it, read the full story at the New York Times.

health, hiv

William Balfour Arrested For The Hudson Murders

Seeded on Mon Dec 1, 2008 6:18 PM EST (tmz.com)

This is truly a sad sad story, and I hope this can begin the closure process for the family.

entertainment, hudson, jennifer-hudson, hudson-murders

Melamine Traces Found in U.S. Infant Formula

Seeded on Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:31 PM EST (The New York Times)

Oh my freaking hell! Are you kidding me? Did it come from China again? Or are we letting ourself get as bad as them?

health, baby, formula

Toyota no longer has good credit rating

Seeded on Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:28 PM EST (Google)

More amazing news in the auto industry as now Toyota is falling down the same path as the big 3....is anything going to save the auto industry?

business, toyota

Robert Gates Will Remain Secretary of Defense

Seeded on Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:24 PM EST (Chicago Tribune)

I am actually glad about this one, but I wonder how all those people who wanted change feel about this?

politics, robert-gates

Facebook wins 873 million dollar judgement against spammer

Seeded on Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:30 PM EST ()

They will never see the money from the Spammer, but I guess it feels good to win the long hard fight.

technology, facebook

The endless debate over Prop 8 and Gay Marriage

Seeded on Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:25 PM EST (The L.A. Times)

I wonder if this debate will ever go away? My guess is no, but its pretty amazing how the law was passed, the voters voted but still we have people complaining about it. Those who wanted NO on Prop 8 should have worked harder then the people who wanted YES.

politics, gay-marriage, prop-8

iPod touch draws the short straw

Seeded on Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:30 PM EST (PC World)

From the page: As you're likely aware, Apple on Thursday night released version 2.2 software updates for the iPhone and iPod touch.

technology, ipod

The new blackberry storm is getting mixed reviews

Seeded on Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:54 AM EST ()

Same thing happened when the iPhone came out. People will end up telling Blackberry what they like and the bugs will be worked out. That is why (like the iPhone) I would suggest waiting for v2.

technology, blackberry-storm

US weekly jobless claims surge to 16-year high

Seeded on Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:51 AM EST (Reuters)

More amazing news for our economy. I wonder if the down call fall under 6000 today? Its in our future I fear!

politics, jobless-rate

Many Doctors plan to cut back or quit altogether

Seeded on Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:36 PM EST (Reuters)

The financial hard times are just beginning people. Wake up now!

politics, healthcare

Microsoft rules out buying Yahoo, but likes Search

Seeded on Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:25 PM EST (Reuters)

Well what the hell is Yahoo? I know its more then just search, but that is the whole basis behind everything that drives Yahoo. Yahoo must feel like the last kid in line picked for kickball - such losers!

business, yahoo, msn

More Old Clinton people to be named as Obama staff - talk about change

Seeded on Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:24 PM EST (ABC News)

With all this talk about CHANGE - I am amazed at how many old Clinton people Obama is bringing on.

politics, obama, clinton

Nestle Recalls 900,000 Pounds of Lean Cuisine

Seeded on Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:11 PM EST (ABC News)

From the Page: Reports of small chunks of blue plastic in Lean Cuisine brand frozen chicken dinners have led Nestle Prepared Foods Co. to recall 900,000 pounds worth of meals.

health, food

Birth Defects Tied To Fertility Treatments

Seeded on Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:04 PM EST (The New York Times)

Uh, Ya Think? You are trying to play God, and that is never a good thing.

health, fertility

California Already Decided The Gay Marriage Debate

Seeded on Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:03 PM EST (Google)

This decision was already decided, if you are gay and want to get married you need to move to another State already. It has been decided by the voters so stop whining already.

politics, gay-marriage, marriage

Jerry Yang to step down as Yahoo CEO

Seeded on Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:01 PM EST (Business Week)

I am sorry folks but it aint Jerrys fault for the problems at Yahoo - they have been doing things backwards for years and refuse to listen to their customers.

business, yahoo

Al Franken asks board to count absentee ballots before recount

Seeded on Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:58 PM EST (The Minneapolis Star Tribune)

What do you guys think? Who won this one for reals?

politics

Windows Turns Live into a social network

Seeded on Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:41 PM EST (Computerworld)

Do we really have room for another social network? Especially one that is created by Microsoft?

technology, microsoft

Should the Government Stop Dropping All Of its Money Into A Giant Hole?

Seeded on Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:35 PM EST (The Onion)

I think it is just about time, if not to late for the Government to stop bailing out failed business, or businesses that continue to practice poor judgement (like the AIG people and their POSH retreat in Arizona last week)

politics, government, bailout