http://exaltedwisdom.com Insights and comments about all things Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:23:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Interesting links of the day: Two 70 yr-old Chinese women sentenced to labor re-education The advent of ass-bras McCain takes cue from Clinton to cut Obama's lead Russia Condemns US Missile deal Do we really have free will? Flying cars on the horizon Britney spears sucks when not lipsinging Apple gets sued over crappy i-phone Play: Flash Flash revolution Lone defender http://exaltedwisdom.com/2008/08/links-of-the-day-820/ Barack Obama's once huge lead over John McCain has All but vaporized and the Democrats are reeling and looking for an answer. What was an 8-point lead in mid July dropped to a 3 point lead in the last week and narrowed to 1 point today. Obama and supporters look ... http://exaltedwisdom.com/2008/08/obamas-lead-over-mccain-practically-vanishes/ According to a recent study for on-the-job fatalities by CNN, fishing, logging, and flying were the three most dangerous jobs in America. Fishing was once again the most dangerous job and one that looks less appealing by the moment as the fishing industry has taken a hit. Fishermen face a ... http://exaltedwisdom.com/2008/08/most-dangerous-jobs-in-america/ Here are interesting links/news for today: Bigfoot Discovery is a Hoax -- again Fattest Children to be taken away from Parents in the UK Whiny American 'explains' why China isn't so far ahead in medals Game sharers get hit with huge fine Man gets 9-ft tapeworm College president seek debate on drinking age Cat with four ears ... http://exaltedwisdom.com/2008/08/link-of-the-day-819/ There has been some discussion about how to determine which country "won" the Olympics. Most of the world just goes by the total Gold medal count which China has an insurmountable lead right now. The United States however, is the one country that counts how it does in each Olympics ... http://exaltedwisdom.com/2008/08/olympic-medal-scoring-for-the-countries-golds-or-total-medals/ Nato has accused Russia of failing to honor the terms of their cease-fire agreement. Russian troops are still entrenched deep in the heart of Georgia despite promises from Moscow to withdraw. Russia, however, said the accusations were 'biased' and said that Georgia also had not fulfilled its part in the ... http://exaltedwisdom.com/2008/08/russia-refuses-to-withdraw-from-georgia/ Interesting news for today: China Confiscates bibles from Christians Is google too black? Why Short women with long legs are attractive Russia cites US refusal to withdraw from Iraq as reason to not withdraw from Georgia Tide Turning in Presidential election? Will an Iranian be allowed to play in the NBA Obama veep expected to be announced ... http://exaltedwisdom.com/2008/08/links-of-the-day-818/ Chinese hurdling star and national hero, Liu Xiang, pulled out of the 110m hurdles and the Olympics with an injury to his achilles tendon. This shock destroyed the hopes and dreams of China for track and field glory and broke the hearts of millions of Chinese fans. After a runner ... http://exaltedwisdom.com/2008/08/chinas-hero-liu-xiang-pulls-out-because-of-injury/ Here are the cool links and plays of the day: Dam Breaks near grand canyon Suicide Blast kills 15 Storm kills 50 in Haiti Degeneres marries girlfriend Ipod explodes while charging Pakistan's Mosharraf to resign and leave country Plays of the day: Super City 3 Popebox Racer Enjoy http://exaltedwisdom.com/2008/08/links-of-the-day-817/ Today's best or most interesting links: Phelps wins 8 Texas school district lets teachers carry guns Bolt breaks 100m world record and takes gold with ease Russian forces entrench themselves in Georgia Military funds mind-reading science Top 10 internet glitches of 2008 Barack calls ignorant people ignorant and is completely right Play: JVC Stinger Sniper Crazy Penguin catapult http://exaltedwisdom.com/2008/08/links-of-the-day/