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C2E2: Chicago's Second Annual Comic and Entertainment Expoc2e2 quickly became a national event this year, with attendees from all over the world. -
Replacing the $1 Bill with One Dollar CoinsA tongue-in-cheek look at the inadvertent impact of eliminating the $1 dollar bill proposed by the Treasury Department
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Gringos Making Tacos - the Taco ShackThe Taco Shack first caught my eye because of its signature "Gringos Making Tacos" sign.
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Should Our Electrical System Become a National Defense Issue?The current electrical distribution system relies on massive production systems that are interlocked via a grid of distribution systems. Should it go local? -
"True Grit" Movie Review"True Grit" brought to us by the Coen Brothers is a remake of one of the classic Western films. John Wayne would be proud of Jeff Bridges' performance. -
What was Going to Be the Top Ten Best Selling Science Fiction Novels of 2010There doesn't seem to be ten science fiction novels that were both new, and in the top 1000 selling novels in the science fiction genre for 2010. Are publishers falling to sleep?
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"Side Jobs" by Jim ButcherIn "Side Jobs" Jim Butcher republishes short stories that have appeared in previous anthologies, and gives us a glimpse into the aftermath following his most recent novel "Changes."
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The Power of Silence in CommunicationSilence is a tactic and a weapon deployed in a variety of settings, from interpersonal relationships to political negotiations.
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Top Five Movie Love StoriesThe top five movies portraying love, and the many forms it can take.
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Humans Could Live to 1,000, Methuselah Foundation SaysThe Methuselah Foundation thinks the first person to live to 1,000 could be alive today, if his or her strategies for medical bioremediation pay off.
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Korean War MIA Soldier Dougall Espey to Be Laid to RestMissing In Action soldier Dougall Espey fell in the first battle against Chinese troops in the Korean War, finally being laid to rest. -
Manhattan Kansas - Center of Hoof and Mouth Research?Plum Island New York will soon be replaced by Manhattan Kansas as the center for studying dangerous livestock diseases - is this smart?
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Another Economic Stimulus PackageIncorporates the Washington Post's Mensa Challenge 2008 entries in a satirical look at President Bush's economic policies.
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Low Sodium Diets Tough for Healthy HeartsA new mandate from the Food & Drug Administration may force sodium out of the safe list of food additives.
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Barack Obama's First 100 DaysA personal view of what it will take during President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office for his legacy to be one of success.
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Alas, the Year of the Potato is OverA satirical look at the ridiculous expenditures by the United Nations for the Year of the Potato in 2008.
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Three Tips for How to be a Better ConversationalistMaybe this little article and the three tips for holding a conversation will help those who are "conversationally challenged" to understand some of the what they are doing.
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New Study Shows Dangers of Mixing OTC Drugs and Prescriptions PrevalenceA study released Christmas Eve shows that 4% of Americans put themselves at risk of major and dangerous drug interactions.
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Early Test for Preeclampsia in DevelopmentResearchers in Scotland and Germany may have tumbled onto a protein variant that will allow early detection of potentially deadly preeclampsia.
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Artificial Bone Marrow CreatedUniversity of Michigan researchers have developed a viable way of creating artificial bone marrow, suitable for therapeutic and research purposes.
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Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for George W. BushTongue-firmly-in-cheek set of resolutions for King George now that he's leaving the throne.
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HUD's HOPE Program Showing Little HopeHOPE For Homeowners was intended as a way for banks to refinance home loans without foreclosure - and no banks are participating.
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You're BeautifulHow I Define Beauty in a Woman
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Handheld Ultrasound About to Enter Physician's Tool KitA Cornell University graduate student has invented a cheap, handheld, battery-powered ultrasound device with widespread implications and applications potential
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Five Suggestions for that Leftover TurkeyStuck on what to do with leftover turkey, and sick of eating it? Try these five suggestions for leftovers. -
Computer Shopping on a Small Budget - Consider a NetbookAn overview of netbook computers, and the author's top three picks for netbook computers under $500
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Inexpensive Gift Ideas for a PhotographerA look at five gift ideas for photographers and the camera accessories they will love.
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Five Reasons to Be a Freelance WriterBeing a freelance writer has many benefits - some of which may surprise you.
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Six Christmas Gift Ideas for Science Fiction FansA look at six gift ideas for the science fiction fan in your life.
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Cubic Zirconia Jewelry - The Perfect Inexpensive Christmas GiftAn overview of what makes a cubic zirconia an excellent gift idea at Christmas in difficult economic times.
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Review of the Bower 724AF Flash for PhotographersHere is a recount of near-disastrous results from using a Bower 724AF flash unit.
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Short Selling Real Estate - Why Borrowers and Lenders Consider Short SalesHere is an overview of the reasons both borrowers and lenders contemplate short sales of real estate.
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Vitamin B12: Critical for a Healthy BodyAn overview of why Vitamin B12 is so important for your diet and a healthy body.
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Thank You Wal-Mart Shoppers for the War on TerrorA special thank you note from me to all Wal-Mart shoppers for funding the War on Terror. -
Poisoned Milk from China Still Coming to United StatesMelanine-laced milk products produced in China are in the US, and still being discovered and pulled from the shelves
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Lung Cancer's Genetic Link Better DefinedThe genetic changes over a lifetime are the cause of cancers of all kinds, and a fuller understanding of the genes affected in lung cancer patients has been found.
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Tool for Predicting Recurrence of Liver Cancer DevelopedA new diagnostic tool accurately predicts the likelihood of the recurrence of liver cancer.
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Top Ten Best Selling Science Fiction Books of 2008A look at 10 of the top selling science fiction books of 2008.
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Sexism and Man-Bashing - Humor that Isn't FunnyA discussion of the sexism, man bashing, and revenge being promoted by web site operator Angie Schmidt - and media outlets around the world.
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What is Energy Star and What Can if Do For You?An overview of the EnergyStar program, and what that little star logo on appliances can mean for you.
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Nicholson Vs Ledger - Who was the Best Joker?A study of the influences framing the portrayals of Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger as the iconic villain known as "The Joker."
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Sarah Palin is No Friend to the American IdealSarah Palin practices of clouding access to government and censorship make her an enemy of the American way of life.
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So You Bought a New Computer..A satirical look at the struggles of the technologically-disabled in buying a new computer
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Quitting Smoking - Effectiveness of Therapy Could Be in Your GenesResearchers have discovered a link between smoking cessation therapies for nicotine replacement and Zyban and your very genes -
Beijing, Pollution, Olympics - and Thought ControlThe Chinese government is going on an all-out public relations blitz to delude the rest of the world on what is going within pollution within its borders as the government prepares for the 2008 Olympics.
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Internet Fraud Report Shows IncreaseThe IC3 reports a small decline in total reported internet frauds, but a sharp increase in the dollars bilked via email and web sites.
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Broccoli - Potent Health VegetableBroccoli is high in sulforaphane, a naturally occurring compound that scientists are finding has astounding health benefits.
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Ruthless Behavior Could Be in Your GenesResearchers at Hebrew University have found a genetic link to ruthless behavior and dictatorship
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Neo-Luddites and Oil AddictionThe Neo-Luddites refuse to see that we all have a problem with our collective addiction to oil.
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Homeland Security and Bloggers MeetHomeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff invited four bloggers into his sanctum to ask questions - and a few others were in attendance.
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Charlton Heston Dead at 84An obituary of film legend Charlton Heston, who passed away on April 6, 2008 -
Energy Star Sets Standards for Hot Water HeatersThe Department of Energy has established standards for hot water heaters to be to be marked with the Energy Star symbol for energy savings
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House Starts Grilling on Gas CompaniesThe extension of tax credits for renewable energy tax incentives languishes in the Senate, while the House starts grilling Big Oil executives to justify continued support while reporting record profits. -
Solar American Cities Announced12 more cities have been selected to be part of the Solar America Cities program, part of the Solar America Initiative, to achieve greater solar power integration. -
Should You Form an LLC for Your Small Business?A look at the Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) and its benefits for the small business owner.
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Foldable and Flexible Microchips Soon a RealityChip design and manufacture will no longer be stuck with flat, inflexible silicon surfaces for their primary material, as UIUC scientists develop a foldable, stretchable platform
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SPCA and Hindus Butting Heads Over a CowA Hindu home where cows and bulls can die a natural death is suing the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for euthanizing a cow in their care
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Home Stealing - Walking Away with an Immovable ObjectThe FBI warns home owners that a new shell game is being played - but the con artists are stealing homes right out from under the owners. -
Renewable Energy Engineering Degrees Becoming AvailableUniversities around the nation are starting to respond to the call from the industry for engineers specifically trained in renewable energy technology.
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The Encrypted Data on Your Hard Drive Isn't SafeBy exploiting the latent memory of RAM chips, researchers at Princeton were able to gain access to security keys and access encrypted data on hard drives.
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Wireless Broadband Service Coming to Rural AmericaOver 6 million rural residents will soon have access to wireless broadband Internet services as part of the USDA's Rural Development Program
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Denver's Pepsi Arena Going Green: Venue for the NCAA Tourney and 2008 Democratic Convention Starts 'Play Clean' InitiativeThe Pepsi Arena is the first of its kind to start a zero emissions initiative in conjunction with the NCAA tournament. Home to the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth and Colorado Crush will recycle 20,000 tons of cardboard in its first year.
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Brian Bergstein and Associated Press Disrespect Freelance WritersBrian Bergstein has decided anyone writing for several online venues is either "awful or marginal" - and he owes us all an apology.
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Preparing for Tornado SeasonPreparations to make in advance of tornado season, including safe room planning and supplies
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Inhalable Tuberculosis Vaccine DevelopedScientists have developed an inhalable vaccine for tuberculosis, bringing hope to developing nations of receiving a way to prevent TB.
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Visa-Free Travel Expanded by Homeland SecurityHomeland Security is allowing 27 nations to send their citizens to the United States without them being vetted for a visa. Is visa-free travel helping national security?
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Solid State Drive Vs. Conventional Hard Disk Drive: Which is Right for You?A contrast and comparison of solid state drives (SSD) and tried and true hard disk drives when making a computer purchase
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Things to Consider Before Starting Your Own BusinessHave you asked yourself and answered these six critical questions that anyone getting ready to open their own business needs to ask themself.
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Jean Quest - a Man's Perspective on Women Shopping for JeansWomen shop for jeans as if it is a nearly-holy experience, to find the right fit and style for their figure. Men are stumped and stupified by what women go through when they shop for jeans. Ladies - have mercy on that poor man.
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Can the Chicago Cubs Play Anywhere but Wrigley Field?The recent announcement by new Chicago Cubs owner Sam Zell that he might sell the ballpark or naming rights, and make major "improvements" makes one fan wonder if change of that nature is really what's needed. -
Five Warning Signs of a Bad LandlordWhen shopping for an apartment, there are five types of landlords you need to be wary of - and landlords, take note - these tips are a wake up call to you!
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The People's Energy Policy - Where's the Federal Government?Has the federal government gotten so out of touch that they can't see that the American people are crying out for a solid renewable energy policy?
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Daylight Savings Time Does Not Save EnergyResearchers found that Daylight Savings Time, touted as an energy saving measure, actually increases energy consumption due to a common household appliance.
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10 Warning Signs for Potentially Bad TenantsThe warning signs a small landlord needs to watch out for before he or she ends up with a bad renter.
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Why Do Americans Go to Work Sick?Here is a look at why Americans go to work with the flu, spreading it around. Eventually, the practice will lead to massive deaths around the country. -
The Glamor of Professional Photography: Who Says Shooting Weddings Isn't Glamorous?A true tale of being the photographer for a wedding for the first time - perhaps the last time. -
Nevada Solar One - The Hybrid Car of the Solar Power GenerationA critical assessment of Nevada Solar One, a gargantuan electrical generation facility that bills itself as solar, when it only receives a solar assist for its generating capacity
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High Tech Equipment Used on US Mexican BorderP28 technology to safeguard the US-Mexican border was accepted by the Department of Homeland Security, but the Senate awaits answers on why.
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Planning for Your Pets in Times of EmergencyWhat do you do with your pets or other animals in a disaster situation?
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Animal "Rights" Organization Ignores Restraining OrderUCLA obtained a temporary restraining order against the Animal Liberation Front and other organizations which promote violence
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How to Find a TaxidermistResources and sources for hunters and fisherman to find a taxidermist
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FutureGen - Did the Department of Energy Get it Right, by Accident?Was FutureGen, the experiment coal-fired power plant killed for political reasons; or, was it an accidental death, when the whole project was ill-conceived to begin with?
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Making Watching CSPAN EntertainingAn analysis of the CSPAN viewing of the Condoleezza Rice - Barbara Boxer Celebrity Death Match at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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10 Greatest Science Fiction Movies to DateAn overview of the greatest science fiction films ever made.
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New Weapon Against MRSAA multi-institutional team of researchers spanning the globe has discovered that an older cholesterol drug may block Staphylococcus aureus ability to fend off the immune system. MRSA on the run?
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Steven Spielberg and the Chinese OlympicsA critical look at the US support of Saudi Arabia, and a comparison of the United States' position versus China's relationship with Sudan
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Tales from the Gofer Farm - Liven Up Your Work LifeSatirical set of ways to liven up that cubicle farm you call a job
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5 Greatest Cheeseburgers in the United StatesWhere to look for the best cheeseburgers in the country.
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Blowing in the Wind is Big Business in the United StatesThe pace of investment in wind generation capacity in the United States continues to accelerate.
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Geckos Inspire New Surgical Tape and GlueResearchers at Harvard and MIT credit gecko feet for their inspiration for creating a new type of surgical tape and bandaging material.
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Abnormal Head Growth Could Signal AutismUniversity of Washington's Autism Center has identified that abnormal head growth could be associated with autism, before behavioral signs emerge
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E-bikes: Electric Bikes Environmental Boon or Bane?A look at the e-bike phenomena in China, and its environmental impact.
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Remote Control Drug Delivery System DevelopedA team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed a thin film drug delivery system that can be remote controlled.
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Solar Innovater Infinia Company Gets Additional FundingInfinia Company picked up an additional $50 million in capital as it ramps up its capacity for deploying its solar dish technology around the globe.
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USDA Funding Available for Farmer's MarketsThe USDA has a program to help farmer's markets to get off the ground to get locally grown food into the hands of the actual consumer.
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A New Kind of Book of the Month Club: Twelve Publishing Looking at a Paradigm Shift for Its WritersA look at Twelve Publishing, a new publishing house with a unique business model of only publishing - and promoting - one book a month.
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We the People, Need a Real Economic Stimulus PlanA look at what would be a true economic stimulus plan, not a bandage to soothe the worries of Wall Street investors
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IHOP and Pancake Day - Both Good Reasons to CelebrateA look at the charitable work of International House of Pancakes, and the history of Pancake Day
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Daytime Soap Star Kelly Monaco - Where Next for This Beauty?A profile of the life and acting career of General Hospital star Kelly Monaco
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Six Tips for Women for Valentine's DaySix suggestions for women from a man's perspective on what a guy will appreciate for Valentine's Day gifts
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Bush Opposes Amendments to Higher Education ActPresident George W. Bush is opposing House Bill 4137, which amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, citing waste, racial bias, and tuition caps.
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Who was that Sexy Racer at the Super Bowl?A portrait of Indy Car Driver Danica Patrick, featured in GoDaddy's send up of Britney Spears' overexposure.
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Study Indicates Alternative to Chemotherapy for Lung CancerResearchers at UCLA released their phase 1 study using Celebrex and Tarceva in tandem to battle lung cancer with good results
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Shriver Endorses ObamaMaria Shriver of the Kennedy clan has endorsed Barack Obama for President - and her husband Arnold Schwarzenegger stands behind John McCain? Talk about strange bedfellows!
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National Guard Unprepared for Internal ThreatsA look at the National Guard's readiness for homeland security issues, as reported to Congress
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NIH Releases Five Year Plan to Reduce or Remove Animals from TestingThe National Institutes of Health releases a five year accelerated plan for reducing, removing, or replacing animals in laboratory testing.
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Westland Meat Suspension by USDA Affects Thousands of School ChildrenWestland Meat Company has voluntarily suspended operations pending an investigation the US Department of Agriculture of the company's treatment of animals and what animals were permitted into their products.
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Battle Against Cholesterol Moves AheadResearchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have identified one of the key components of a protein that lets low density lipids to float freely in the blood stream, leading to heart disease.
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Commerce & Labor Reports Show Flagging Economic IndicatorsThe Departments of Labor and Commerce released their fourth quarter 2007 reports this morning, sending Wall Street investors away from stocks into Treasury Bonds.
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Nanotechnology Fabrication Takes Massive LeapA new extrusion technique similar to drawing with a fountain pen permits extrusion of meter long nanofibers and complex 3-dimensional structures.
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Giving Head - How Actors Should Approach Their Resume PicturesDetails the considerations an actor should make on getting their head shots for their resume and portfolio, including grooming and photographer choices
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Silk Flowers for a WeddingA look at using silk flowers for a wedding, both in the chapel and at the reception, from a groom's perspective.
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Charms and Charm Bracelets - History and UseA look at the history of charm bracelets, from ancient Egypt to today
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Alternative Energy Supplies - Should They Be the Rule Instead of the Exception?A look at plans in India to decentralize electrical power generation for residential uses compared to the system in the United States
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Urge for Drugs, Sex, and Food All Linked in the Lizard BrainResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine have found that the craving for drugs is wired into the same system that causes fight-or-flight, seeking food, and sexual desire.
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World's Smallest Transistor RadioResearchers at the University of Illinois and Northrop Grumman have built the world's smallest transistor radio using carbon nanotubes producing an audible signal with all of its principal components fabricated from the new technology.
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Fed's Rate Cuts - No Effect on Homeowner's in ForeclosureA look at the rate cuts made by the Federal Reserve and what they'll mean to the homeowner facing foreclosure.
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What's in a Face?The results of a new face recognition technology study by a pair of researchers in Glasgow creates a new algorithm for face recognition that could revolutionize the field.
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A Primer on Oil-Filled RadiatorsAn overview of oil filled radiant heaters, how and where to use them, and what to look for.
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Selecting the Right Gold ChainGold chains come in a variety of styles for virtually any fashion statement
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Beware MS-13Overview of the Mara Salvatrucha, AKA MS-13 street gang's spread throughout the United States, and FBI efforts to track and arrest its members
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Is Black History Month Still Relevant?A look at the history of Black History Month, the history behind it, and where society is today
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Marketing One-On-One: A PrimerTips and tricks on how to effectively market yourself, your services, and your business, in one-on-one situations
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The Acceptance of Science FictionA look at science fiction and how it has transformed into a culturally acceptable genre of the past 80 years
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Mullens, Amnesty International, Mark Sixth Anniversary of Gitmo PrisonAdmiral Mike Mullens, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits Guantanamo Bay facility following protests by Amnesty International seeking it be shut down
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Bill Belew, the Man Who Dressed the King, DiesA look at the life and career of Bill Belew, who created Elvis Presley's signature look.
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How to Organize a Business ReportTips and tricks for preparing business reports
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Situation in Sudan Noted by President BushA look at a recent press release by President George W. Bush on the situation in Sudan, and how far from the mark he is.
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Celebrate! It's the Year of the Potato!The lowly spud has been elevated by the United Nations to having its own year in 2008
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Stanger Than Fiction: Will Ferrell's Breakthrough Role?A review of the 2006 movie "Stranger Than Fiction", featuring Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah and Maggie Gyllenhaal
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Guinea Pigs Wanted: Clinical Trials Always Looking for SubjectsA general overview of what a clinical trial for new medical treatments, devices, and drugs are conducted and where to get information on participating
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Rapid-Fire DNA Sequencing Moves into RealityA new means of sequencing DNA, on a chip, has been developed by scientists at Northwestern University (lab since moved to Stanford) which could lead to affordable DNA sequencing technologies for medicine and forensics.
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Fundamental Breakthrough Could Lead to Treatments for ObesityResearchers have discovered the fundamental mechanism within cells that causes the formation of triglycerides, and a mechanism for regulating the creation of fat within the body
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More Efficient Crop for Biofuel Production ProvenA look at the five year research study by the US Department of Agriculture proving that switchgrass is much more efficient, and productive, as the base material for ethanol production, nearly 5 times more so than corn.
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Choosing a Patio HeaterA 'how-to' guide on selecting the right patio heater for home or travel
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The Differences Between a Real Estate Agent and a BrokerAn overview of the differences of people holding licenses to represent other people in real estate transactions
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Five Pitfalls of Buying a First HomeFive common mistakes that first-time home buyers make, and how to avoid them
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The Beatles Live on into the 21st CenturyA look at the use of the music made famous by The Beatles in the early days of the 21st Century
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Can Wikipedia Founder's Search Engine Take on Google?The new search engine Wikia opened to the public today, creating a combination of wikizines, social networking, and search capacity, looking to take on the giants Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft.
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Mystery of D.B. Cooper Still Pursued by FBIThe FBI reveals it has a DNA sample of mystery man D.B. Cooper who hijacked a 727 in 1971, then jumped from the rear of the plane with $200,000 in cash
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Retailers Targeted for Identity Theft2007 was a banner year for identity theft, with over 100 million credit card numbers stolen as a result of hacks on point-of-purchase terminals and wireless data transmission of sales data
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Another Shot for Tila "Tequila" NguyenA look at how far MTV has sunk by running a second season of "A Shot At Love" with Tila Tequila
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Researchers Find Hospitals Failing at Monitoring Source of Hospital-acquired InfectionsUniversity of Michigan researches released the results of a nationwide study on the methods being used to use and monitor urinary catheters, with startling results.
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New Biofuel Manufacturing Process Could Revolutionize Alcohol as a FuelResearchers at UCLA have developed a means of mass producing long chain alcohols that could effectively replace gasoline and diesel fuel, and divert attention from ethanol.
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NAFTA, the Department of Agriculture and Illegal AliensDepartment of Agriculture Acting Secretary Chuck Conner lauds the effects of NAFTA on U.S. Agriculture, but ignores its true outcome
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Invest in Apartments: Five Reasons Why Right Now is the Best TimeWhy now is the time for an investor to look at apartment rentals as an investment vehicle in today's foreclosure climate
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Link Found Between Lack of Sleep and DiabetesResearchers at the University of Chicago have found a link between disrupted or missing slow-wave sleep and development of type 2 diabetes.
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Bush Exercises Pocket Veto of Defense Appropriations BillPresident George W. Bush refuses to authorize the Defense Authorization Act of 2008, citing the inclusion of a section that could freeze tens of billions of dollars in Iraqi assets
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New Year's Resolutions for Your Computer SecurityFive New Year's Resolutions for securing your computer and personal information.
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James Brown's Will Being Contested by ChildrenThe children of James Brown are challenging his will a year after his death, saying the trust set up for educational expenses of his grandchildren and the needy are benefiting the advisers who helped set up the trusts.
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Treatment for One Form of Autism on the Horizon?Research conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brown University shows promise in reversing the symptoms of fragile X syndrome (FXS).
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Air Force Loads Mockup of MegabombThe US Air Force released details of a mock-up test run of loading a new 30,000 bomb aimed at taking out underground and cave emplacements
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At Five Years OldA true story of battling with a snap judgment from a school administrator to get my child the education he deserved
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New Membrane Holds Promise for Areas with Poor Water SuppliesA new technology for water purification and potentially drug delivery has been developed at the University of Illinois by mimicking kidney behavior.
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My Nomination for Newspeak Phrase of the Year for 2007Words have power, and the use of the phrase "undocumented immigrant" has helped confuse the true issue of immigration control.
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You, Too, Can Be an ElfFinnish tourism officials are opening a school for Santa's elves to brush up their game
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Chief Illiniwek Going to Court over University of Illinois SymbolA suit was filed in US Central District Court to seek the recovery of the Chief Illiniwek symbol from the uses being made of it by the University of Illinois. Controversy about Native American symbol continues.
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Scientists Create Video of HIV RNAScientists at the University of Michigan have developed a novel application of NMR technology and made it possible to directly observe the complex folding of the RNA molucule responsible for the replication of the virus that causes AIDS
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Beware Foreclosure ScamsForeclosure "rescue" scams are on the rise, and desperate consumers need to beware
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Top 10 American Cuisine Cook Books of 2007If you're looking for that "must have" cookbook for you or a loved one, this list of the bestselling cookbooks on Amazon is sure to inspire.
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Top 10 Bestselling Science Fiction Novels of 2007Mini-reviews of the Top 10 Bestselling Science Fiction books for 2007. Tips for last minute gifts.
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Top 10 Indie/Alternative Albums of 2007A quick review of the top 10 CDs of 2007 in the indie-alternative rock scene.
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FutureGen Alliance Announces Site in IllinoisThe FutureGen Alliance has announced site selection of "first of its kind" coal-fired electric generation facility.
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Bacteria Used to Create Semiconducting NanotubesThe early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academies of Science features a paper in which scientists have discovered a strain of bacteria that will build semi-conducting nanotubes
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USO Kicks Off 2007 Christmas ShowThe USO continues its 66 year tradition of entertaining overseas troops.
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Top 10 Kitchen Gadget Gift IdeasA rundown of the Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets from Amazon
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United States, China Enter Energy Research AccordThe United States and China have entered into a third Memorandum of Understanding to work cooperatively toward developing additional biofuels, increase energy efficiency in industry, and to decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
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New Scientists Being Encouraged by Grant from Howard Hughes Medical InstituteThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute announced the first 12 recipient institutions for a unique grant program to help teach science through actual research and cooperation between researchers.
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Researchers Discover Semen Component Increases HIV InfectionA pre-release of the results of a German research study that shows that a common protein found in semen promotes the infection rate for HIV, which leads to AIDS.
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Researchers Find Potential Therapies for Brain Injuries, NeurodisordersScientists at Georgia Tech have developed a novel method for helping promote new cell growth in the brain and central nervous system, with hopes for developing therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson syndrome
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Some Gitmo Prisoners to Be ReleasedFifteen prisoners have been released from Guantanamo Bay holding facility, 90 more scheduled
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Decline Seen in Teen Drug UseMonitoring the Future study shows a decline in most types of illicit drugs being abused by teens across the United States. President Bush lauds the efforts of law enforcement and partners in Latin America.
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Old School Rock for the New GenerationA list of music recommendations for the new generation of old school rock bands that formed the genre as it is today.
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Tin Man: The SciFi Channel's Ambition Retake, Not Remake, is a Delightful Bit of EntertainmentA review of the first installment of the original made-for-TV movie "Tin Man" appearing on the SciFi Channel
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Make A Christmas Angel TreeA personal recount of one special Christmas tree decorated in an angel motif
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Furnace Maintenance Made SimpleThe simple steps any homeowner can take to make their home heating equipment more efficient and last longer
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Five Considerations for Choosing a Digital CameraAn overview of the five critical differences between point-and-shoot cameras and digital single lens reflex cameras, and the trade-offs inherent between the two types of camera
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Stanford Researchers to Show Wind Power as Reliable as CoalThe results of a study by Stanford University researchers on turning wind-generated electricity into a viable alternative to coal-fired generators
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Nuclear Operator Fined $123,750 in IdahoBattelle Energy Alliance, LLC has been fined $123,750 for improper start-up safety procedures at the Department of Energy's Neutron Radiography reactor in Idaho Falls.
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Characteristics of a Successful Press ReleaseTips on how to craft a successful press release, to get it published and read
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Gift Ideas for Paris HiltonA satirical set of gift ideas for Ms Paris Hilton
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Why Are We Fascinated with Britney Spears?A look at the public's fascination with the famous and infamous pop diva Britney Spears
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Boeing Announces New Initiative to Engage Australian ManufacturersBoeing Company, the world's largest aircraft manufacturer, has announced a new initiative to work with the Australian government to get more Australian manufacturers in the supply chain for the aircraft it furnishes to the nation
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NIH Study on Biocontainment Lab Found FlawedThe National Infectious Disease Laboratory under construction at Boston University plans on building a Level 4 biocontainment facility, but the assessment of the risks involved is found flawed.
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Department of Energy Announces $5.2 Million Solar Power ProjectThe Department of Energy announced additional funding for research into advanced methods and materials for developing Concentrated Solar Power as an economically and commercially viable renewable energy technology.
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NASA Challenges Students to Redesign Classic DC-3 through Essay ContestStudents around the country are being asked to design and discuss a workhorse plane for the 21st Century that would serve the same purpose as the DC-3, which continues in service after 70 years of serve travelers.
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DOE Announces Funding of Solar Initiative ResearchAn overview of the Department of Energy's funding for the President's Solar Initiative, with details of major projects and the 25 institutions that will be conducting the research.
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How to Copyright MusicA description of means to copyright, then perfect ownership, of a piece of original music
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Surviving the Writer's Guild StrikeA satirical look at the Writer's Guild Strike
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Researchers Developing Targeted Cancer TherapyMIT researchers combined nanotechnology and biotechnology to create a means of injecting drugs that will target cancer tumors that can only be triggered at the site when enough particles accumulate at the site.
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Department of Energy Releases New Standards for Furnaces and BoilersThe Department of Energy approved new regulations governing the energy efficiency standards for household furnaces, oil-fired heating units, and boilers. The standards will not take effect until 2015.
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Researchers Develop Optical NoseA conversation on a train by in England leads to the development of a new real-time, handheld device for sniffing out volatile compounds.
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MIT Researchers Develop Theory for Powering Chips with LightA pair of graduate students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are preparing to test MEMS powered by light instead of electricity.
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Hydrogen Fuel Production Takes Another Step ForwardResearchers at Penn State University have developed a new fuel cell capable of producing hydrogen at levels unachievable with conventional methods.
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Illinois to Celebrate Cheap Trick Day Every April 1Illinois band Cheap Trick received recognition by the Illinois legislature, having April 1 of every year designated Cheap Trick Day
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Smac Causes Cancer Cells to Commit Suicide, Research SaysOverview of the research by a team from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the development of an artificial compound that causes cancer cells to die from natural causes
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Tools Track Computer Viruses, Trojans, RobotsResearchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed new tools to monitor the activity of the sellers of viruses, trojans, and robot software.
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How to Be a Card Shark in BusinessA discussion of developing an effective direct mail campaign using postcards to your current and potential customers
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Researchers Move Forward on New Cancer Therapy CompoundResearchers at the University of Michigan announce unraveling one of the key steps in synthesizing a compound found in marine life at coral reefs having potential widespread cancer therapy uses.
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Scientists Find Bacteria Using Sunlight to Increase InfectionsScientists at multiple universities have discovered that genes common in plants that occur in certain bacteria plays a role in increasing the virulence (infectiousness) of the disease organism.