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Masturbation 'cuts cancer risk'

Men – Men could reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer through regular masturbation, researchers suggest.

View Story Discuss (8) (news.bbc.co.uk) 30 days ago by AnnaCarenina

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The Top 10 Banned Films of the 20th Century

Movies – Unbelievable, absurd, and downright unnecessary, or simply masterpieces ahead of their time? You decide as you enjoy this look at the top 10 banned films of the 20th century.

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Bananas - perfect snacks for weight loss

Health & Fitness – Bananas - perfect snacks for weight loss

View Story Discuss (6) (letdiet.blogspot.com) 37 days ago by chalovina

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New Beer's Eve: Happy days were here again

Do No Evil – Breweries and beer lovers around the country are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the return of beer on April 7, 1933, as the Prohibition era was drawing to a close.

View Story Discuss (2) (cnn.com) 39 days ago by Stevis

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Employers Slashed 80,000 Jobs In March

Careers & Jobs – At the same time, the national unemployment rate rose from 4.8 percent to 5.1 percent, the clearest signal yet that the economy may already be in a recession.

View Story Discuss (25) (money.aol.com) 42 days ago by TimALoftis

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Propeller Sustainability Series: "FOOD, Part 3"

News – Let's face it, for most of us trying to change our eating habits is really tough. If you're like me, you cave to the crave, which in my case means beer and chicken skin.

View Story Discuss (5) (newsquake.netscape.com) 53 days ago by Alexia

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Propeller Sustainability Series: "FOOD, Part 2"

News – Learn about eating local, and all the benefits that come with it.

View Story Discuss (8) (newsquake.netscape.com) 59 days ago by Alexia

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Shaman Jones

Music – I use the word "perfect" about once a year. There just isn't that much these days that merits such an august description. For the last four weeks in Los Angeles, however, there has been.

View Story Discuss (5) (newsquake.netscape.com) 78 days ago by Alexia

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Wrigley Field May End Up Changing Names

Sports – The chief executive officer of the Tribune Company said he may sell the naming right to Wrigley Field and would not hesitate to do so.

View Story Discuss (5) (nbc5.com) 79 days ago by shead

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Reports: Several people shot at Northern Illinois University

News – Chicago Sun-Times says gunman, who opened fire in a lecture building, is dead Local hospital says it expects to receive 15 patients, has treated at least two University had ordered student body to seek shelter, and it canceled classes Law enforcement official says that shooter used at least a shotgun

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NQ:The Week in Photos 02/08

News – A photo, as the saying goes, is worth a thousand words. And the right photo--the revelatory image--can be worth a great deal more. In that spirit, we've put together ten pictures that capture the turbulent events of the past week.

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GOP sources: Romney to suspend campaign

Politics – Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will suspend his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

View Story Discuss (834) (cnn.com) 99 days ago by AlphaGnosis

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NQ: Blogging Super Tuesday

News – John McCain emerged as the Republican victor last night, with a surprisingly strong Huckabee and a surprisingly weak Romney in his wake. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama split the Democratic pie in half, and may end up taking their battle clear to the convention floor. Interesting times, aren't they?

View Story Discuss (61) (newsquake.netscape.com) 101 days ago by JamesMarcus

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Egypt 'to copyright antiquities'

News – Egypt's MPs are expected to pass a law requiring royalties be paid whenever copies are made of museum pieces or ancient monuments such as the pyramids.

View Story Discuss (4) (news.bbc.co.uk) 142 days ago by neer1010

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Propeller Sustainability Series: "SHELTER, Part 4"

News – The initial costs of living green can sometimes be daunting--"Should I add solar panels, a composting toilet, wind power?"--but you don't have to go that large-scale all at once. The key to going green is understanding what to do when, whether you're remodeling your old house or trying to decide between straw bale or prefab modular construction for your new house.

View Story Discuss (6) (newsquake.netscape.com) 165 days ago by Alexia

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