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What We Pay For - Visualizing Government Spending
Seeded on Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:14 PM EST (What We Pay For)
Our website allows you to easily browse the federal budget and see where the amount of money you contribute through taxes is being spent. Our goal is to make government spending more understandable so that our citizens can be better informed.
Internet-savvy 'Firefly' fans fly back into the fight
Seeded on Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:20 PM EST (CNN)
Just days after an apparently offhand comment from Nathan Fillion, who played Capt. Malcolm Reynolds on the short-lived Fox series, the Web has once again lit up with efforts to revive the sci-fi franchise.
New Report: 'Higher Hate Group Count Than Ever'
Seeded on Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:08 PM EST (NPR)
A new study by the Southern Poverty Law Center describes a big rise in hate groups across the country.
The Real Enemy To Fight In Homefront Is The Decline Of America
Seeded on Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:40 AM EST (Kotaku)
In the world of Homefront, an emboldened North Korea, having unified with the South, consolidated power in Asia to invade the U.S.
Rediscovering WWII's female 'computers'
Seeded on Tue Feb 8, 2011 3:05 PM EST (CNN)
It was 2003 and Erickson was interviewing sisters Shirley Blumberg Melvin and Doris Blumberg Polsky for her documentary, "Neighbor Ladies," about a woman-owned real estate agency that helped to peacefully integrate a Philadelphia neighborhood.
Woman who dumped condiments in book drop pleads guilty
Seeded on Thu Feb 3, 2011 11:40 AM EST (Reuters)
Joy Cassidy, 75, Boise, pleaded guilty on Friday to malicious injury to property stemming from what police said were more than 10 assaults on the book-drop totaling more than $1,000 in damages.
Broken Record Congressman Pushing Health Warnings On Video Games Again
Seeded on Wed Jan 26, 2011 2:14 PM EST (Kotaku)
In 2009 California congressman Joe Baca introduced legislation that would require games to display a label warning of links between violent video games and aggressive behavior. Now Baca's back, singing the same old song with a few new lines.
Guns found at Blacksburg Middle School, classes canceled for today for BMS and BHS
Seeded on Tue May 25, 2010 2:56 PM EDT (The Roanoke Times)
A middle school student who brought two handguns and ammunition to school has forced the cancelation of classes for Blacksburg High School students, who attend classes in the same building.
'Most-hated,' anti-gay preacher once fought for civil rights
Seeded on Wed May 5, 2010 5:16 PM EDT (CNN)
For at least 12 years, the Rev. Fred Phelps has led his Topeka, Kansas, church on a cross-country crusade against gays and lesbians. That crusade ignited a legal battle that has reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
University of Virginia athlete charged in lacrosse player's death
Seeded on Tue May 4, 2010 10:21 AM EDT (CNN)
A male University of Virginia lacrosse player was charged with first degree murder Monday after a member of the school's women's lacrosse team was found dead in her apartment, police said.
Army linebacker Caleb Campbell set to rejoin Lions
Seeded on Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:44 PM EDT (detnews.com)
Two years after he became the feel-good story of the 2008 NFL draft, former Army football standout Caleb Campbell is expected to sign a contract with the Lions.
Officials: Al Qaeda in Iraq leaders killed
Seeded on Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:09 PM EDT (CNN)
Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- The two most senior leaders of al Qaeda in Iraq have been killed in a joint Iraqi-U.S. operation, officials announced Monday.
Gov. McDonnell apologizes for omitting slavery in Confederacy proclamation
Seeded on Thu Apr 8, 2010 12:13 PM EDT (CNN)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell apologized Wednesday for leaving out any reference to slavery in his recent proclamation designating April as Confederate History Month, calling it a "major omission."
Hummer sale: Only 2,200 left and $6,000 rebates
Seeded on Wed Apr 7, 2010 3:10 PM EDT (CNN)
GM sold fewer than 300 Hummers last month. Hummer sales, which had been suffering anyway largely because of the vehicle's reputation for poor fuel economy, have been hammered by uncertainty over the brand's future.
Fun Fact: President John Adams signed a health insurance mandate into law in 1798
Seeded on Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:45 AM EDT (Salon.com)
In July, 1798, Congress passed, and President John Adams signed into law "An Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen," authorizing the creation of a marine hospital service, and mandating privately employed sailors to purchase healthcare insurance.
GOP site rallies to 'Fire Pelosi' after health care passes
Seeded on Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:06 PM EDT (CNN)
This morning if you were to go to the GOP Web site, you are redirected to the site which shows the House speaker in front of a background of flames and tells donors that if Republicans take 40 seats from the Democrats in November it means "No More …
Web 2.0 versus Control 2.0
Seeded on Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:36 AM EDT (rsf.org)
In Finland, Order no. 732/2009, states that Internet access is a fundamental right for all citizens. By virtue of this text, every Finnish household will have at least a 1 MB/s connection by July 31, 2010. By 2015, it will be at least 100 MB/s.
Rock Band 3 Announced; Will "Innovate and Revolutionize the Music Genre"
Seeded on Tue Mar 9, 2010 3:30 PM EST (Kotaku)
Viacom President and CEO Philippe Dauman officially outed Rock Band 3, due for release this holiday season, when it will "will innovate and revolutionize the music genre" all over again.
Feathers ruffled over proposed PETA float
Seeded on Tue Mar 9, 2010 3:00 PM EST (The Roanoke Times)
What those spectators won't see this year, if EventZone has its way, is the float People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals would like to put in the parade. It has been rejected. ...
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