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Consumer Prices Rise at Fastest Pace in Quarter Century

ybdogsct — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:28:17 EDT

Soaring food and energy costs pushed consumer prices up in June at the fastest rate in a quarter-century, further pressuring households already buffeted by rising joblessness, falling home prices and a sinking stock market.

Channel: Money Tags: food costs energy costs home prices stock market

More US troops may go to Afghanistan this year

STONERS — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:55:30 EDT

Pentagon leaders on Wednesday signaled a surge in U.S. forces in Afghanistan "sooner rather than later," a shift that could send some units there within weeks, as officials prepare to cut troop levels in Iraq.

Channel: Politics Tags: More US Troops May Go Afghanistan This Year

Flip-flopping to the White House

skewl — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:38:53 EDT

At first, when the chant started at the Republican convention four years ago, it was hard to figure out what was going on.

Channel: News Tags: john mccain politics news taxes barack obama 2008 election mike madden

Governor: Chicago might need National Guard help

y_soitenly — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:24:46 EDT

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has offered his assistance in fighting what he calls an epidemic of crime in Chicago. The governor would send in Illinois state troopers and National Guard equipment to stop the violence. He was meeting Wednesday with the National Guard, state police and other officials to talk about the options

Channel: News Tags: abc7chicago news IL Governor Blagojevich IL State Troopers Chgo Police National Guard Violence in the streets out of control

Report: Invest $10 a person for better health

findnemo — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:07:45 EDT

Investing just $10 per person Ã¢â;¬" roughly the price of a six-pack of beer and some chips Ã¢â;¬" could greatly fuel community programs that get couch potatoes moving, prevent smoking and improve nutrition, researchers say.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: research health prevent nutrition

Simple Online Golf Swing Instruction

findnemo — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:01:53 EDT

There are so many times when you wish that you could improve your golf swing. Mostly after a bad round on golf on the course. It seems like all those hours you spend at the driving range are not doing you any good.

Channel: Sports Tags: online golf online golf swing instruction sports tips

Bush attends funeral for Tony Snow

findnemo — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:38:59 EDT

President Bush traveled Thursday to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to pay respects to the family of Tony Snow, his former spokesman, and to reminisce about the late conservative commentator-turned-press secretary.

Channel: News Tags: bush tony snow funeral family

What Is A Toddler Train Bed?

findnemo — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:27:13 EDT

At first when my friend was talking about a toddler train bed, I thought it was something what would help my child from wetting the bed. Boy was I wrong. Similar to a toddler race car bed, a toddler train bed is basically a bed that is shaped and constructed like a train.

Channel: Family Tags: toddler toddler train bed children kids women

Two genes may prevent HIV infection: study

findnemo — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:17:36 EDT

Scientists have isolated two genes which may prevent people from contracting HIV or at least slow the rate at which they develop AIDS, a new study has found

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: hiv health genes aids prevent

Stocks open higher on upbeat earnings results

findnemo — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:50:59 EDT

Stocks are opening higher after stronger-than-expected quarterly results from names like Coca-Cola Co., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and United Technologies Corp. gave investors some reassurance about the health of the economy.

Channel: Money Tags: stock market earnings economy

'Mad Men,' 'Damages' make Emmy noms history

monicachenoa — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:08:13 EDT

LOS ANGELES - "Mad Men," AMC's sleek drama set in the advertising world circa 1960, and FX's legal thriller "Damages" made Emmy nominations history Thursday as the first basic cable programs to gain best-series nods.

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Meet Older Singles and Enrich your Personal Life

findnemo — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:25:18 EDT

Better nutrition and medical care means that there are more seniors than ever hitting the singles scene but even with the influx, they still have trouble meeting people. So how do you meet older singles in this day and age of technology?

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: women meet older singles love personal dating

Study Finds Manipulation of Menthol Levels in Cigarettes

TechnologyExpert — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:59:11 EDT

A new Harvard study claims that the tobacco industry in recent years has manipulated menthol levels in cigarettes to hook youngsters and maintain loyalty among smoking adults. The report could further inflame a controversy over menthol in pending tobacco legislation.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Menthol Cigarettes Cancer

Experts Debate Value of Breast Self-Exams

monicachenoa — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:43:58 EDT

Patty Myers dodged a bullet two years ago. With a family history of breast cancer, Myers says she had performed a breast self exam, or BSE, from the relatively young age of 20 on the advice of her mother.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Cancer Breast

Bush's Political Lifeboat

omerazam — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:18:55 EDT

For a president who believes "America is addicted to oil," George W. Bush has an odd way of proposing treatment: Drill for more black-liquid crack.

Channel: News Tags: oil