Matthew Stoker
In between working on a prequel to one of my books, (Troll's Tale, the Hunt for Thistle Wick's Spell Book), and a couple other books in production, I enjoy using Associated Content to write short humorous bits and educational pieces.
"When we consider a project, we really study it--not just the surface idea, but everything about it. And when we go into that new project, we believe in it all the way. We have confidence in our ability to do it right. And we work hard to do the best possible job." - Walt Disney
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"When we consider a project, we really study it--not just the surface idea, but everything about it. And when we go into that new project, we believe in it all the way. We have confidence in our ability to do it right. And we work hard to do the best possible job." - Walt Disney
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White House Prods Supreme Court to Rule on Health Care ReformThe Justice Department recently petitioned the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care reform legislation.
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The Incredible Shrinking PresidentPresident Obama's approval rating, as well as political influence, has shrunk considerably over the past year. -
Top Ten Cost Saving Measures Adopted by the White HousePresident Obama recently announced that the White House would be brewing its own beer. Is this part of the White House's latest round of cost-saving measures, or is somebody at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. suffering from problem drinking? -
Women Smokers at Increased Risk of Heart DiseaseJohn Hopkins analysis of research studies reveals increased risk of heart disease among female smokers when compared to male smokers. -
Top Ten Things You Should Know About Zombie BanksZombie banks are popping up everywhere. But before you open an account, there are ten things you should know. -
Vice President Joe Biden Investigated as Possible D.B. Cooper SuspectIn a startling turn of events, the FBI is investigating vice president Joe Biden with the hopes of proving that he is the almost-mythical skyjacker D.B. Cooper who jumped to infamy forty years ago. -
S&P Downgrades US Debt, What it All MeansStandard and Poor has downgraded US treasuries to AA+ status from AAA, though demand for US treasury bonds will remain high, the long term effects of the downgrade could slow economic growth in the US. -
Super 8: an Instant Classic Thrills AudiencesAfter watching Super 8 in the theatre, a science fiction film helmed by J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg, I can say that the movie definitely lives up to expectations, and that it very likely will become a sleeper hit. -
AIDS Epidemic Turns 30th, Momentum SlowsDespite numerous achievements in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic, much remains to be done as the pandemic will likely continue to grow in scope.
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Disneyland News: New Star Tours Ride, Little Mermaid Ride, World of Color ShowThe New Star Tours Ride, and the new Little Mermaid Ride, will be opening to the general public on June 3. This is my review from a soft opening. -
Top Ten Surprises at the Royal WeddingThough everything appeared picture perfect on television, a number of embarrassing blunders were made by royals and commoners alike behind the scenes.
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Top Ten Surprises in President Obama's Long Form Birth CertificatePresident Obama has released his long form birth certificate from deep storage at Area 51, however, observant members of the public believe the form opens the door to other conspiracy theories. Donald Trump calls the release "shocking."
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Book Review: Broken Promises: How the AIDS Establishment Has Betrayed the Developing World, by Dr. Edward GreenDr. Edward Green's new book, Broken Promises: How the AIDS Establishment Has Betrayed the Developing World, describes his largely successful battle to understand, and promote, the science of HIV prevention in Africa. -
House Republicans Propose Huge Cuts to Global Health BudgetProposed cuts to Global Health budget could cripple progress being made in the HIV/AIDS pandemic. -
Gaddafi UnpluggedWhile the United States crafts the framework for a longterm response to Moummar Gaddafi's brutal crackdown on protesters in Libya, the White House has been slow to criticize the Libyan dictator and has no short term intervention planned. -
What Will the Post-Revolutionary Middle East Look Like?Citizens of several Middle Eastern and Northern African countries, who have lived under dictators for decades, are rebelling and demanding regime change and representative government. But challenges such as poverty will take much longer to remedy. -
Little Mermaid Ride Details EmergeThe Little Mermaid Ride, also known as "The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure", will be opening in Disney California Adventure in Spring 2011. However, will it wow audiences as well as classic E-Ticket attractions in Disneyland? -
President Mubarak Resigns, Egyptian Protesters CelebratingMillions of Egyptians are celebrating the resignation of Egyptian Presidnet Hosni Mubarak, who has ruled Egypt with an iron hand for the past 30 years. What happens next is uncertain, especially since Egypt is facing a number of economic hurdles. -
The Top Ten Reasons Why the US is Being Sacked with Cold WeatherIs global warming or a rebellious Jack Frost to blame for record breaking freezing weather? Ten possible reasons for the unseasonably cold chill are listed in this article.
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The Animal Kingdom's Broken YetiThough the Animal Kingdom's star thrill ride, Expedition Everest, has one of the world most advanced robotic creatures, its been left in a broken state for years. Why the neglect?
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The Top Ten Secret Ingredients in Taco Bell's Ground Beef Taco FillerWhat is really in Taco Bell's "seasoned ground beef taco filling"? Find out ten secret ingredients recently discovered by a chemical analysis undertaken by the Obama administration at a top secret government lab.
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The Top Ten Signs that You Are a DictatorEgyptian President Hosni Mubarak may, or may not, be a dictator. Here are ten simple rule of thumbs for you to find out if you too may be a dictator.
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The Top Ten Surprises in the 2011 State of the Union AddressA number of surprising pieces of information about President Obama's third State of the Union Address have leaked out. Ten of them are discussed in this article.
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Top Ten Surprising Topics of Discussion Between President Obama and President HuA rare state visit by Chinese President Hu Jintao allowed him and President Obama to discuss a number of esoteric and top secret issues. Ten of them are discussed in this article.
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Top Ten Useless Pieces of Legislation Considered by CongressIn addition to repealing health care reform legislation passed last year, the House of Representatives plans to pass other equally meaningless legislation this year.
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Mexico Has the World's Worst Obesity EpidemicThe global obesity epidemic wil result in an increased number of cases of diabetes, heart disease, higher blood and other diseases. And sadly, the situation is becoming increasingly worse.
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Will Gabrielle Giffords Have a Better Recovery Because She is Left Handed?After suffering a traumatic brain injury to the left side of her brain, Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will require a lengthy rehabilitation.
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Former President Clinton Outshines President Obama at White House Press ConferencePresident Obama recently let former President Clinton fill in for him at a White House press briefing with surprising results.
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President Obama May Have Switched Political PartiesSome democrats believe that President Obama may be in the process of switching political parties. Evidence for this claim is laid out in this article.
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Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for DepressionA new type of therapy for depression, which people can practice in their home, may help some patients with depression who can not tolerate the side effects of their antidepressant medication.
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State Safety Net Programs Face Budget CutsStates programs for abused and neglected children, and HIV/AIDS patients, face state budget cuts despite increases in defense spending.
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Beatles Songs on ITunes Sound FlatNow that Apple has Apple Records most famous quartet, the Beatles, available for purchase, fans of the fab four are rejoicing. However, after listening to a couple of the songs in the iTunes store they didn't sound nearly as good as the CD versions.
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State of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic at 2010 World AIDS DayThough much praise has focused on the 20% reduction in number of new cases of HIV over the last decade, the HIV/AIDS pandemic is a growing problem which world governments are increasingly having trouble coping with.
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Is Australia Coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando?Rumors are flying on the internet that Disney's Animal Kingdom park in Orlando will get a much needed Australia addition.
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Recommended Vitamin D Daily Intake TripledUpdated guidelines by the Institute of Medicine, (IOM), have tripled the recommended daily intake of Vitamin D to 600 IU for most adults and children. However, should Americans be consuming even more Vitamin D?
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North Korean Population Increasingly Defiant to Kim Jung-IlAfter bombing a South Korean island, and displaying a high tech nuclear power plane to the world, Kim Jung-Il may hoping to impress those who could overthrow his regime: the people of North Korea.
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The top ten Kim Jung-Il secrets He Doesn't Want the World to KnowNews media just learned that North Korean dictator Kim Jung-Il has been secretly hiding a high-tech nuclear weapons facility in his country. Find out ten other secrets that Kim Jung-Il would prefer that the world didn't know.
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Pope Benedict XVI changes course on condomsChange in Catholic policy on the use of condoms revealed in recent comments by the Pope.
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Health care reform puts power in hands of private insurersAs the health care reform bill is slowly implemented over the next four years, private health insurance providers stand to gain more customers'"and more power deciding what services are paid for.
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Hillary Clinton Considers Buying IrelandAs Ireland is currently broke, and asking for a large bailout, Hillary and Bill Clinton are considering buying the small country of 5 million, in part so that Hillary can become the next Irish President.
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The top ten ways to test airline securityAn airline security expert in Namibia tested airline security by secretly placing an, "explosive simulation training device" in a piece of luggage. Find out ten ways you can have fun with airport security too.
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Top Ten Items in Sarah Palin's New Line of Clothing and AccessoriesSarah Palin's new line of clothing and accessories, titled "Simply Sarah", is expected to hit store shelves just before the holiday season.
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Cholera Epidemic in Haiti Fueled by Lack of Access to Clean Water and SanitationA lack of access to clean water and sanitation has fueled a massive cholera epidemic in Haiti. Though fixing these issues would seem straightforward, this has not occurred due to a confluence of political factors and agendas.
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The Top Ten Famous NeanderthalsScientific research concluding that Neanderthals are "less creative" than humans has been refuted by several celebrities who are part neanderthal. Ten famous Neanderthals are listed in this article, as well as a little about their feelings on the matter.
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The Top Ten Items Smuggled into Airports in 2010In response to complaints about airport security "body screening machines", the TSA has released a list of dozens of confiscated items. Ten of them are listed in this article.
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The Top Ten New Features in GM CarsThe new GM, recently emerged from bankruptcy, recently experienced great commercial success with an IPO which raised a record amount of cash for the company. Listed in this article are the top ten new features in GM cars.
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Ten Surprising Charges Against Charlie RangelDemocratic House Representative, and former Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Charlie Rangel was recently convicted for a variety of ethical transgressions, the top ten of them are listed in this article.
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The Top Ten Ways Queen Elizabeth Will Tell Prince Charles that He Can't Be KingIn light of Prince Williams recently announced engagement to the popular Kate Middleton, Queen Elizabeth may bypass Prince Charles and make her grandson King of England when she retires.
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What is Extramedullary Hematpoiesis?Amazing, Extramedullary Hematpoiesis is human tissue capable of producing red blood cells outside of the bone marrow. It may affect certain people with a history of congenital anemia, or chronic blood disorders, such as leukemia.
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The Top Ten 2010 New Word CreationsFrom Sarah Palin's "refudiate" to George W. Bush's "misunderestimate", neologisms have captivated the public's imagination. The top ten 2010 new word creations are listed in this article.
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The Top Ten Things that Conservatives Don't like About Keith OlbermannKeith Olbermann recently got in trouble at his job for making stealth donations to democratic House candidates. Listed in this article are the top ten things that conservatives don't like about MSNBC's popular liberal pundit.
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Vitamin D Could Play Important Role in Stroke PreventionWhites who are Vitamin D deficient have a greatly increased risk of stroke. New guidelines due out at the end of November could help all Americans stay healthier and live longer lives.
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CIA Knew About Nazis Living in the United States After World War 2At the end of World War 2 a number of Nazis war criminals were allowed to enter the United States'"with the knowledge of the CIA'"supposedly for intelligence gathering reasons.
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Surprising Findings on Heart Disease in WomenAccording to findings in the Women's Health Study, women are also susceptible to job related stress like men, and a silent epidemic of heart disease in women is escaping doctors' attention.
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Winnie the Pooh Returns to Silver Screen After Long HibernationDisney's planned release of a new Winnie the Pooh movie in the summer of 2011 will likely cement the popularity Disney's new "retro" series of hand drawn animated films. And all thanks to the man who pioneered CG animation.
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Top Ten Holiday Gifts for DictatorsDo you have a dictator on your holiday gift list? This article offers ten suggestions for this notoriously hard-to-buy-for person in your circle of family and friends.
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The Top Ten New Don't Ask Don't Tell PoliciesThe Supreme Court recently upheld the military's "don't ask don't tell" policy, and expanded it to several new areas of daily life.
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Top Ten Joe Biden Descriptions for Democrat's Mid Term Election LossesWhile President Obama has called the democrats' midterm election losses as a "shellacking", Vice President Joe Biden has come up with a number of more colorful descriptions.
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Food Portion Size Important for Overweight and Obese ChildrenEating sensibly size food portions is important as overweight and obese children may not get enough exercise.
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Cholera Epidemic in Haiti Likely to Get WorseAfter suffering through an earthquake on January 12th, 2010 which killed 230,000, a cholera epidemic in Haiti threatens to kill tens of thousands more.
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The Top Ten Ways to Avoid a Death SquadA Russian general who helped expose 10 Russian spies under deep cover in the United States is reportedly being targeted by a Russian death squad. Ten ways to avoid a death squad are discussed in this article.
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G-20 Conference Accomplishes LittleThe G-20 conference being held in Seoul South Korea has accomplished little, save for serving as a forum for other countries to voice grievances about the United States's economic policy.
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Teenagers Who Text a Lot Also Experiment with Risky BehaviorTeens who text a lot, and spend hours online on sites like Facebook, also engage in more risky behavior such as drug use and sexual activity.
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The Top Ten Things that Don't Go in a Man CaveFrom doilies to cats, learn what to keep out of your man cave to preserve the machismo.
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Top Ten Things that Surprised George W. BushGeorge W. Bush recently admitted that he would have endorsed Barack Obama for president . . . if Obamam's campaign had ask him to. Perhaps the former president was surprised they didn't call.
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Boehner Does Away with Chartered Military Flights for the Speaker of the HouseIncoming Speaker of the House John Boehner has decided to do away with chartered military flights to and from his home district each week in favor of commercial flights.
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FDA to Add Graphic Visual Warnings to Cigarette BoxesAs smoking rates have plateaued in the United States, the FDA has decided to include graphic visual warnings on cigarette boxes. But will these new warnings deter teens?
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Flu Season Poses Special Dangers for Pregnant WomenLast year's H1N1 flu pandemic was especially deadly for pregnant women. This year's seasonal flu vaccine contains protection against H1N1, though people need to be vaccinated again even if they got the H1N1 vaccine last year.
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Mystery "Missile Launch" Near Los Angeles Stuns the PublicA large visible contrail 35 miles west of Los Angeles lead many to conclude that the US military secretly launched a missile. Yet the Pentagon continues to deny this.
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Decolonization Treatment May Help Prevent Staph Aureus Infections in Hospitalized PatientsDecolonizing newly admitted hospital patients by using nasal antibiotics and body washes may help decrease serious Staph aureus infections in hospitalized patients.
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Top Ten Surprising Facts About TwinkiesThough almost everybody has eaten a Twinkie, here are ten surprising facts about this dessert item that you may not know.
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Top Ten 2010 Republican Campaign SlogansPresident Obama's "Change you can Believe in" helped democrats win in 2008, but do the republicans have a witty slogan as well?
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Top Ten Surprise 2010 Election WinnersA number of surprising wins during the 2010 midterm elections has pundits scratching their heads. Read about ten surprising political races which shook the world in this article.
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CT Scans and Lung Cancer ScreeningThe National Lung Screening Trial preliminary results seem to indicate that low-dose helical CT scans, when performed in certain past and current smokers at risk of lung cancer, may prevent 20% of lung cancer deaths.
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Nancy Pelosi Interviewed by Diane SawyerNancy Pelosi gave what could be considered a historic interview with Diane Sawyer given the recent democrat loses in the house of representatives during the midterm elections.
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House Wins Empower Republicans to Continue Partisan Battle Against the DemocratsRepublican gains in the 2010 midterm elections mean that the battle over health care reform has entered a new phase, and that there is little hope that bipartisan compromise will be reached.
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Loss of Pelosi as Speaker Leaves Leadership VacuumSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi may soon resign ahead of the democrats trouncing during the midterm elections, however her departure would leave the democrats with a leadership vacuum.
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Top Ten NASA Candidates for Daring Mission to Colonize SpaceNASA has secretly increased funding to the mysterious DARPA project which will one day send humans to colonize, and live out their life, on another planet.
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Top Ten Surprises at the Rally to Restore Sanity And/or FearJon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear went off without a hitch, however, there were a couple of surprises. Ten of them are listed here.
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President Obama Must Come Up with a New Campaign Style, and QuicklyPresident Obama's poll numbers are hovering in the mid-40's, and how well he connects with the American public on a personal level will impact his chances for re-election.
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Top Ten Joe Biden RegretsVice President Joe Biden recently regretted that he and President Obama won the White House in 2008. Ten other vice presidential regrets are listed in this article.
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As Goes Wisconsin so Goes the Nation?Wisconsin, a traditionally "blue state" politically which has voted for a democratic nominee in the last six presidential elections is now leaning republican.
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Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's "Rally to Restore Sanity And/or Fear" May Disappoint DemocratsComedic heavy weights Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert plan to hold a "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear" in Washington D.C. this weekend. Liberals hope the rally will help whip up support for their causes.
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How Massachusetts Destroyed Health Care ReformVoters in Massachusetts lit the fuse to a bomb which destroyed health care reform and will likely lead to a republican landslide this November.
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What Will Happen to the Tea Party?Most likely the Tea Party will become a staunchly anti-federal government appendage to the GOP and will support a small pool of candidates in republican primaries in coming elections.
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Top Ten Caveats for "Change You Can Believe In"President Obama recently appeared on the Daily Show to try to explain why his deep seeded desire for a massive revolution once he was elected president magically evaporated.
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Top Ten Products in Sears Zombie CatalogIf you are shopping for a zombie this holiday season then check out Sears new Zombie catalog.
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Christine O'Donnell's Top Ten SecretsTea Party Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell recently tried to keep a videotaped interview with a radio station from seeing the light of day. Ten secrets revealed in the interview are listed in this article.
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Top Ten Joe Biden Secret WeaponsJoe Biden has more than a couple tricks up his sleeve which could help democrats hold on to control of Congress this fall.
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Bill Gates Buys Retired Space ShuttlesBill Gates, founder of Microsoft, has decided to privatize NASA's fleet of space shuttles after they are retired in 2011.
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Top Ten Surprising Stimulus Package ItemsCalifornia may get a high speed rail system, but you won't believe what Iowa got in the way of stimulus dollars.
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Top Ten Futuristic RobotsA new robotic lifeguard, named "Emily", is one of dozen new robots being built to take over many everyday tasks that humans do. Ten other examples are discussed in this article.
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The Top Ten Signs that NPR is a Socialist News OutletFox News recently accused National Public Radio, NPR, of being an ultra-liberal news outlet. Discussed in this article are ten signs that NPR is a socialist news outlet.
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Diabetes Epidemic in the United States May Be Much Worse Than ExpectedA new study estimates that as many as 33% of Americans could have diabetes by 2050. Public health experts have referred to the findings as a wake up call.
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Cholera Epidemic Hits Refugee Population in HaitiA Cholera epidemic in Haiti is poised to spread into the refugee camps in Port-au-Prince which hold an estimated 1.3 million people.
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The Top Ten Nancy Pelosi Doomsday OrdersShould Nancy Pelosi lose her job as Speaker of the House this November, staff members say that she plans on making several "doomsday orders" before she leaves office.
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The Top 10 Things that Really "Tick Off" Former Pres. Bill ClintonFormer Pres. Bill Clinton recently remarked that the current atmosphere surrounding the upcoming midterm elections really, "ticks him off." Read more about Bill Clinton's top ten pet peeves here.
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Top Ten Conan O'brien Publicity Stunts Gone WrongConan O'Brien recently drove a car packed full of explosives off of a 900 foot cliff as a publicity stunt to raise awareness about his upcoming talk show on TBS which premieres in November.
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Top Ten 2012 Campaign Secrets Revealed by Vice President Joe BidenDespite White House protestations that they are not planning for 2012 presidential election, Joe Biden announced he will be Pres. Obama's running mate. The top ten other surprises revealed by the VP are discussed here.
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Chilean Miner Rescue Turns into a Horror StoryThough the trapped 33 Chilean have been safely brought to the surface, a horrifying discovery was made when the miners were examined by doctors, and it may mean that their recovery will be that much more difficult.
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Latinos in the United States Living Longer Than Most Despite Higher Incidence of DiabetesA new study put out by the CDC confirms what researchers have known for years: hispanics living in the United States live longer lives than non-hispanic whites and African Americans.
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Closure of Uganda Hospital for Children with HIV/AIDS Puts Thousands of Lives at RiskThe economic recession is threatening to reverse the progress made against HIV/AIDS in Uganda.
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HIV Resistance Surprisingly Driven Down by HAARTA new research study completed in British Columbia, and published in the Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases may have broader implications for the provisions of antiretroviral medications to poor countries.
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Top Ten Amenities at the Boeing Space HotelBoeing plans to shuttle space tourists to the International Space Station which will be turned into a de facto Boeing Space Hotel. The top ten amenities are listed here.
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What is Babesiosis?This rare infectious disease, which has been known as a cause of "red-water" urine, may be increasing in prevalence in the United States, and it can be fatal.
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One Tea Party Vs. Democrat Race to Watch This FallThe race for Arizona's CD-7 house seat pits incumbent Raul Grijalva against a Tea Party newcomer named Ruth McClung who is a real life rocket scientist. Immigration, economics and politics have made a democratic stronghold a battle ground.
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The Top Ten Hints that Nazis Run the Tea PartyOne Tea Party candidate just admitted that he likes to dress up like a Nazi on the weekend to recreate World War 2 battles. How many more Nazis are hiding in the Tea Party?
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Top Ten Everyday Uses of C-4Military grade Composite 4 explosive, better known as "C-4", has a number of civilian applications. Ten of them are listed in this article.
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Top Ten Secret Features in the New Google CarGoogle's new car has more than an artificial intelligence and 98% accurate auto-pilot. Find out the top ten secrets behind Google's new car.
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Top Ten Things They Can Arrest You for in ChinaFrom failing to follow proper etiquette in McDonald's, to walking the wrong way down the street, here are ten things that can get you serious prison time in China.
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Top Ten Possible Titles for Book Thrown at President ObamaAn author, hoping to get the president's attention, lobbed a book at him during a campaign rally in Philadelphia. But what was the title of the book?
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Excessive Television and Computer Use Increases Psychological Difficulties for ChildrenA new study concludes that children who get enough exercise, but who watch excessive amounts of television and/or use the computer frequently have increased rates of psychological difficulties.
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Are Jaundiced Babies Predisposed to Getting Autism?New study adds fuel to the fire for the jaundice-autism debate. While more research needs to be done, universal screening for hyperbilirubinemia (the cause of jaundice) may become more common.
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Democratic Politicians Targeted by Voters Angry About EconomyThe situation for democrats looks grim. But beyond partisan attacks, what can whip up the democratic faithful? Despite legislative victories, Team Obama's frustration is obvious.
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Where Will Electric Cars Charge Up?A range of private businesses will probably offer free, or low-cost, charging services for customers who own electric cars.
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The Efficiency Solution for UnemploymentWhile some claim that a lack of qualified workers is responsible for the current unemployment figures, is it possible that the American economy as a whole has become inefficient?
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Top Ten Surprising Resignations at the Obama White HouseDozens of aides and advisors to the president are running out of the front door of the White House. This article lists ten of them.
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Top Ten Witches' Spells Used by Christine O'DonnellTea Party Christine O'Donnell appears to own a "Witches' Spell Book." Find out what spells Christine likes to cast in her spare time in this article.
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Top Ten Blunders Joe Biden Made in WisconsinThe vice president recently scolded a crowd of shy Norwegians in Wisconsin by calling them, "dull" and reminding them that Wisconsin has "lost a lot of jobs."
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Preventing Heart Disease in People with DiabetesNew research suggests that "intensive blood sugar control" protocols for diabetic patients may not provide as great a benefit as once thought. However, there is much that diabetics can do to lower their risk of having a heart attack.
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The Top 10 Things that Tea Party Members Can Do After the Midterm ElectionsAfter the midterm elections are over, many enthusiastic tea party members may not know how to spend their spare time. The top ten suggestions are listed in this article.
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Top Ten Commercial Rebranding Success StoriesFrom a thirst quencher that used to contain coyote urine to a chain of liquor and firearm ammunition stores that went legit, the top ten commercial rebranding success stories.
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Top 10 Secrets Uses for the New Jersey-New York Train TunnelThe White House, in a rare display of bravado, has resurrected the New Jersey-New York train tunnel project which was axed by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
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2010-2011 United States HIV/AIDS Global Health BudgetThough President Obama had flatlined PEPFAR's budget, AIDS activists are concerned that progress in global HIV/AIDS pandemic will be lost as demand for preventive and treatment services skyrockets.
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Will the New Health Care Legislation Be "Zombified?"Many republicans vow to repeal some, or all, of the recently passed health care legislation. What the law will actually do remains an issue of concern for many Americans.
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Top 10 Joe Biden Misconceptions About Green Energy TechnologyVice president Joe Biden recently said that nuclear power plants are built and managed by extraterrestrials in the United States. Ten other misconceptions that the vice president has about energy production are discussed here.
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Top Ten Ways that Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton Can Decide Who Gets to Be Vice PresidentIt was recently reported by Bob Woodward that Hillary Clinton may be Pres. Obama's vice presidential running mate in 2012, however, she and Joe Biden will have to figure out how to decide who gets to be on the ticket.
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Top Ten Vice President Joe Biden Tips for American TouristsVice president Joe Biden recently issued these 10 tips for Americans traveling abroad in the wake of warnings of terrorist attacks in Europe.
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What is Toasted Skin Syndrome?Teenagers and children who use laptops for prolonged amounts of time may be in danger of damaging the skin on their legs, according to a new article in the Journal Pediatrics.
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Environmental Factors May More Powerfully Predispose a Woman to Breast Cancer Than GeneticsA host of chemicals in the environment may be predisposing women to breast cancer and could be the culprit behind the vast majority of breast cancer cases.
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Top Ten Surprises at Democrats' RallyLiberal activists recently rallied in Washington D.C. to counter a previous Tea Party rally helmed by controversial Fox News commentator Glenn Beck. Ten surprises are discussed in this article.
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Top Ten Surprises in Recently Released Osama Bin Laden Audio TapeDespite predictions that bin Laden would announce the creation of a, "super hydrogen sulfide atomic bomb", in his latest message the terrorist mastermind passed along oatmeal cookie recipes.
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Blood Pressure Measurements Need to Be ModernizedWhile the manual blood pressure cuff is a work horse of modern clinic medicine, a more standardized, and automated, approach to taking blood pressure readings in the clinic needs to be adopted.
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Should I Take a Multi-Vitamin Each Day If I Am Healthy?A recent article in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine attempts to answer this question.
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The Physiologic Link Between Hypertension and ObesityWhile the relationship between obesity and hypertension has been known for many decades, the physiologic reason as to why obese and overweight people have higher rates of hypertension has remained a mystery.
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What is Thyroid Ectopia?Learn a little bit about this rare condition in which due to an error in human development, thyroid tissue is found in unusual places in the human body.
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The H5N1 Flu Virus, Also Called the "Avian Flu", Has Infected Pigs in the PastNew research published in the Journal Emerging Infectious Diseases has revealed that the so-called "Avian flu" has also infected pigs in the past. Learn a little bit more about the Avian flu in this article.
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Tangled Premiere Blows Away the CriticsIf you see one animated film this year, after Toy Story 3, make it Tangled. This new Disney animated feature has a heart and a story to tell . . .
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Was Rahm Emanuel Fired?Though Rahm Emanuel smiled and said that he was leaving the second most powerful job in the White House to run for the Mayor of Chicago, friction with liberals and political expediency may have cost him the job.
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Are Bullies Disrupting the National Education System?Two high profile student suicides have educational leaders rethinking policies on bullies in the educational system.
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Horror of Guatemalan Syphilis Experiments Resurrects Ghosts of TuskegeeThe United States government recently revealed that Guatemalans with mental disabilities, and prisoners, were purposely infected with syphilis in the 1940s. However, such highly unethical clinical trials still occur.
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Where Will Funding for an International Service Corps for Health Come From?Ambitious plans to stabilize primary care services around the global is in dire need of funding from rich countries.
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Mammography Controversy Continues Despite New EvidenceTwo new trials aimed to determine the effectiveness of mammography screening have reached apparently contradictory conclusions and the feud over when, and how often, to recommend mammography screening continues to divide doctors.
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Top Ten Threats Used to Make People VoteShocking political observers, President Obama bashed liberal voters by saying that not showing up to vote this fall would be "inexcusable." Ten other tactics used to encourage people are listed below.
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Top 10 Signs that Monkeys Are Still EvolvingTea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell recently stated that if evolution was a fact then why aren't monkeys still evolving? The top ten signs that monkeys actually may be evolving are listed below.
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Book Review: The Girl Who Played with FireThe second book in Stieg Larrson's Millennium trilogy resolves several loose ends from the first book, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and paints a fuller picture of Lisbeth Salander's life.
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HAART, Breastfeeding, and the Prevention of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in the Developing WorldNew research shows that if all new mothers who are HIV-positive could get HAART during breastfeeding then 99% of them would not transmit HIV to their infant.
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Top 10 Secret Uses of States RightsThe Obama White House has utilized a little known legal sleight-of-hand called, "states rights", to avoid prosecution over the planned assassination of an American citizen who now works for Al Qaeda.
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UFOs Spotted Over Tucson Stirs Excitement in Local PopulationSomebody put a tack into the city of Tucson on the map as a widely reported UFO sightings may mean that alien visitors have decided to land in the Southwest desert. A link to the video is provided in this article.
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Barriers to the Use of Effective Preventive Health Practices in the Primary Care ClinicA recent study published in BMC Family Practice looked at barriers to the implementation of preventive medical care in the primary care setting in Germany.
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Top Ten Obama-Biden 2012 Campaign SlogansAs the 2012 Presidential elections are right around the corner, team Obama must come up with a new slogan and quick. The top ten possible slogans are discussed in this article.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention for Homosexuals and Bisexuals Failing MiserablyOverall, one in five gay or bisexual men in the United States has contracted HIV, and often times they are unaware of their HIV status.
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Top 10 Joe Biden Guarantees that Didn't Hold UpVP Joe Biden recently "guaranteed" Democrats that they would retain control role of the US House of Representatives despite polling data saying the opposite. Ten other empty promises are discussed here.
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The Top 10 New Uses of Brain ScansBrain scans such as the MRI and PET scans, once used for strictly medical reasons, are being used in a number of innovative and commercial ways never dreamed of decades ago.
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Top Ten Things that President Obama Has Changed Since Being Elected PresidentComedian/News Anchor/Political Pundit Jon Stewart recently pined that he was "saddened" that President Obama had changed Washington as much as people had thought. Ten changes that the president did make are discussed in this article.
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Top Ten Planned Uses of White SpaceThe FCC, which controls the nation's radio waves, has decided to open up "white space" for the transmission of Super Wi-Fi signals and other applications.
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Top Ten T-shirts Worn by Politicians Hoping to Make a PointSouth Carolina senate candidate Alvin Greene was recently seen wearing a t-shirt that reads, "South Carolina . . . We Don't Make These Things Up." Find out what other politicians are wearing.
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The Top 10 Conspiracy Theories Promoted by Iranian President Mahmoud AhmadinejadIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad recently declared that most people in the world would agree that the 9/11 attacks were staged by the US Federal Government. Ten other conspiracy theories promoted by Ahmadinejad are discussed.
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Pledge Furniture Polish Company to Sue the GOP Over Trademark InfringementWhile the Republicans are gleefully selling their new, "Pledge to America", the Pledge Furniture Polish company has decided to take the GOP to court.
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Monkeypox Epidemic Could Be Spreading Silently in SudanA novel Monkeypox virus has been discovered in Sudan, an African country which has not had a monkeypox or smallpox epidemic for decades. Learn a little bit more about the monkeypox virus in this article.
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Top 10 New Political Slang PhrasesWhile terms such as, "lipstick on a pig", and "smoke-filled back rooms", have become part of the American lexicon, politicians have had to invent new catch phrases and slogans to get voters attention.
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Top Ten Surprises in the GOP's New "Pledge with America"The GOP has decided to offer a special "Pledge with America" while supplies last. Find out what is inside this deal and whether it is a lemon or not.
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The Top Ten Surprises in Bob Woodward's New Book About the Obama White HouseBob Woodward, of Watergate's famous Woodward and Bernstein, has come up with a new book about the Obama White House. The top 10 surprises in the book are listed here.
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Top Ten Explanations for Why the Town of Sunrise Florida Keeps Disappearing from Google MapsGoogle Maps, to the horror of residents in the town of Sunrise Florida, has deleted their town three times from their mapping service as an "accident." The top ten explanations for this mysterious disappearance are discussed here.
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Could Hand Washing and Face Masks Save Lives During the Next Big Flu Epidemic?A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine appears to indicate that hand washing and the use of face masks could help prevent the spread of the flu in a crisis.
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Top Ten Signs that the Apocalypse is NearA misstatement by the President during a town hall meeting has conspiracy theorists wondering if a massive disaster may occur in the United States in the near future outside of the midterm elections.
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Is Intravenous Aspirin Safe?An observational study has concluded that intravenous aspirin is safe and effective for people suffering from migraine, but more research needs to be done before this medication is widely used in hospitals.
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Top Ten Signs that the Tea Party is All About Black MagicTea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell recently admitted to having dabbled in Black Magic, and Bill Clinton has warned fellow Democrats not to "underestimate" this new political entity.
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Top Ten Reasons Why Jimmy Carter May Not Be the Greatest Ex-President EverThough he has accomplished more than 90% of former U.S. Presidents, Jimmy Carter may not be "superior to the others" as he recently claimed in an interview.
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Top Ten Features in the New Facebook PhoneFrom seamless connectivity with your bank account and Facebook account, the new Facebook phone has it all.
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Top Ten Famous Examples of a Caffeine HighCaffeine addiction and the resulting bizarre behavior may be used as criminal defense in future court cases. Ten famous examples of this odd behavior are described in this article.
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Book Review: the Girl with the Dragon TattoThis first book in the Millennium trilogy starts off meandering through the trial of a journalist convicted of libel and dramatically builds from there. The book review explores why this book begs you to turn the page.
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Top Ten Questions Voters Asked President Obama at Town Hall MeetingA recent CNBC town hall meeting featured President Obama who answered voters questions about everything from the economy to border security for Alaska.
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Top Ten Canceled Washington D.C. RalliesAlthough Glenn Beck's Washington D.C. rally wasn't canceled, a number of past rallies have been. This article describes ten of them.
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HIV's Genetic Ancestor, SIV, Maybe Be More Than 32,000 Years OldNew genetic analysis of SIV, which is believed to have caused the HIV/AIDS pandemic by passing from infected monkeys to humans, reveals that this virus has been infecting certain primates for tens of thousands of years.
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Top Ten Pieces of Government Property Being Sold to Pay Off the National DebtFrom the Statue of Liberty's back-up nose, to pieces of the National Monument, everything goes in this once in a hundred year government auction to help pay off the national debt.
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E-Cigarettes a Trojan Horse Being Used to Addict Kids to NicotineE-cigarettes, a miniaturized machine which allows inhalation of nicotine, are relatively unregulated and readily available to young children. Tobacco companies would like to addict as many kids as possible before laws are changed.
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Why Would Someone Throw Acid on Her Own Face?Bethany Storro, a 28 year old woman, recently admitted to throwing acid on her face as a "hoax". She may very likely be suffering from a little-understood psychiatric condition called Munchausen Syndrome.
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Top Ten New Age Studying TipsFrom sky diving to hiring commandos to motivate you to study, this article describes the top ten new age study tips which are overturning age old dogma.
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Community Acquired MRSA Infections IncreasingWhile hospitals have taken steps to decrease the transmission of the superbug MRSA, community acquired infections of MRSA are up and recreational drug users are especially vulnerable.
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SB 1070 Debate and Discrimination Harms Minority Teenagers' Self-EsteemNew research shows that minority teenagers are aware of discrimination, but also more vulnerable to its negative effects. Laws like Arizona's SB 1070 has ignited a vicious debate which may be doing more harm to teenagers than most people realize.
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Top Ten Reasons Why Being the First Lady is HardThough Michelle Obama recently denied having described the job of First Lady as being "hell" to the French President's wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, there are signs that the job is a lot more difficult than it seems.
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AIDS a Surprisingly Significant Cause of Maternal Deaths GloballyWhile maternal deaths are decreasing world wide, the rate in the developing world is still 100 times that in rich countries, and AIDS is responsible for 1/6 maternal deaths worldwide.
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Top Ten Unusual Uses of Lego BlocksFrom building a real life space station to designing an ergonomic bed, there are an amazingly large number of applications for Lego blocks outside of children's toys.
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Top Ten Surprising Facts About the Eiffel TowerWhile many tourists know the Eiffel Tower as a romantic French monument, many would be surprised to know that it can transmit a message to Mars and that it contains a secret room.
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Top Ten Facts Voters Should Know About Christine O'DonnellTea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell has won the republican senatorial primary in Delaware. However, before voters head to the polls there are some interesting facts they should know about this mysterious candidate.
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What is Charcot Neuroarthropathy?This rare foot disease, often seen in diabetics, can lead to disabling foot deformities and even amputation. Yet, it is relatively underdiagnosed.
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What Causes Type 1 Diabetes?Type 1 diabetes, unlike the much more common type 2 diabetes, is caused by an autoimmune response in the human body which destroys insulin producing cells in the pancreas.
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Feeding Hungry Children in a Food DesertAs public schools address a growing epidemic of families who can't put enough food on the table, efforts should be made to give children healthy food options at school which are free.
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Top Ten Important New Steps to Using the New Electronic Voting MachinesThe State of New York recently began using new electronic voting machines. However, voters described the new process as overly tedious and complicated. Ten interesting steps voters must take are described in this article.
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Top Ten Unusual Pieces of Clothing Worn by CelebritiesThough Lady Gaga's "meat suit" has garnered a lot of attention, celebrities have been wearing strange articles of clothing for centuries. Ten specific examples are described in this article.
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Top Ten Celebrities Going with Oprah to AustraliaAs Oprah made a surprise announcement to her studio audience that they would be going with her to Australia, and more than a couple lucky celebrities are going with her.
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Top Ten Extreme Vacation ExperiencesFrom living in Oprah's bathroom, to trying to survive in the wilderness in North Korea, a number of luxury extreme vacation companies have opened their doors to business in the past couple years.
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Smokeless Tobacco Products Much More Dangerous Than RealizedA new generation of "smokeless" tobacco products are being marketed as a reasonable alternative to cigarettes, despite the fact that they cause much of the same diseases and are ineffective in smoking cessation.
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Will Disney California Adventure Become "Disney Hollywood Studios West"?The path that Disney California Adventure has taken on its journey to become a full fledged theme park involved Disney putting several clones into the underperforming park from Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando Florida.
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Top Ten Pet Services Almost Offered at Disney's Pet Motel in OrlandoFrom skydiving cats to a pet talent show, a number of pie-in-the-sky activities for cats and dog were considered then ruled unfeasible as Disney fine tunes its Pet Motel.
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Top Ten New Age Packaging Materials Being DevelopedFrom easy-to-open packaging material made from everything from kelp to dried flowers, the material science world is abuzz about new ways to package commercial items.
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The Top Ten Signs that the White House May Not Be as "Green" as They SayWhile President Obama has supported environmentalist causes, team Obama recently passed on an offer to install solar panels on the White House's roof. This article discusses ten sign that the White House itself isn't Green.
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Do Mega-Doses of B Vitamins Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?Mega-doses of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid were found to prevent brain shrinkage in patients with mild cognitive impairment, which may progress to Alzheimer's disease.
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Should Doctors Be Doing More to Help Smokers Quit?A recent CDC survey revealed that the prevalence of smokers in the United States has plateaued at around 20%. And smoking related diseases is still the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.