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Troubled Warblers Treasured By Bird Lovers

hurr1 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:53:11 EDT

The cerulean warbler -- treasured by bird lovers across the country -- is in trouble. This small, sky-blue bird's population is dropping faster than any other warbler species in the United States as habitat loss and other threats make survival more difficult. It's one of the most important...

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: cerulean warbler birds wild birds Migratory Bird Bird habitate

South Beach Diet - Phase 2

ADCC — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:06:05 EDT

South beach diet phase 2 reintroduces foods back into the diet. On average, one to two pounds a week will be lost during Phase 2.

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High School In Pajamas Inside Insight.html

worldpeace254 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:57:52 EDT

It's 7:30 a.m. and 17-year-old Nichole sits down in her grandmother's dining room in Los Angeles to attend high school. But Nichole, whose mother asked that her last name not be used, doesn't sit across the table from a tutor or a family member for her lessons. She sits in front of her computer.

Channel: News Tags: teaching degree online high school

How to Reduce Your Body Weight through Self Hypnosis?

Cattywomen — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:36:16 EDT

In today's era, where women are dieting to the extent of suffering from anorexia, having a bulging and plump body is no doubt, a literal curse. It's totally infuriating, disgusting and discouraging. But not anymore!

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Self Hypnosis Hypnosis motivation Weight loss body

eBay: we're sorry for treating sellers like dirt

BJTJ — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:21:20 EDT

eBay has officially withdrawn plans to force customers to use PayPal, just as the ACCC was expected to announce eBay was breaking the law by doing so.

Channel: News Tags: ebay paypal auctions Australia

Pregnancy Tips for Dummies

SkyNika — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:37:26 EDT

Check out hilarious tips for pregnant women.

Channel: Humor Tags: women humor picture pics pregnancy

Video shows daring Colombian raid

SunnyDays — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:35:47 EDT

The Colombian government has released video footage of the daring raid that freed 15 rebel-held hostages, including politician Ingrid Betancourt.

Channel: News Tags: video shows daring Colombian raid

Google Changes Home Page, Adding Link to Privacy Policy

sleepingbeauty2 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:37:48 EDT

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge's order to Google Inc (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) to turn over YouTube user data to Viacom Inc (VIAb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) sparked an outcry on Thursday from privacy advocates in the midst of a legal showdown over video piracy.

Channel: News Tags: google

Washington's Boyhood Home Is Found

sleepingbeauty2 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:34:20 EDT

Researchers announced Wednesday that remains excavated in the last three years were those of the long-sought dwelling, on the old family farm in Virginia 50 miles south of Washington. The house stood on a terrace overlooking the Rappahannock River, where legend has it the boy threw a stone or a coin across to Fredericksburg.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: technology

Open Standards And Portable Stuff

philbutler — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:44:25 EDT

The discussion over "who owns what?", and particularly content on the Web will become more and more intense in the months to come. Some of the major news outlets have already begun their campaigns to monetize or at least limit who uses their content. The days where a trackback or just traffic pays for the use of content on the Web would a

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: open standards internet jimmy wales online business

On Day Care, Google Makes a Rare Fumble

DiffeeOnline — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:41:31 EDT

Do you think you know how this story ends? You're probably guessing that because it involves "do no evil" Google, Fortune magazine's "Best Company to Work For" the past two years, this is a heart-warming tale of a good company reversing a dumb decision.

Channel: Careers & Jobs Tags: google daycare mistake tech internet

The Precarious Financial Lives of American Families.

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:07:02 EDT

One of the most memorable lines from George W. Bush's convention speech in September 2004 introduced the concept of an ownership society.Ownership brings security and dignity and independence the president declared.

Channel: Books Tags: ownership society president Social security privatization

Land of the Meek, and Home of the Deeply Blue

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:03:48 EDT

It is tempting to overpraise Kabluey a bittersweet indie comedy whose hapless protagonist, Salman (Scott Prendergast) spends a good part of the movie waddling along the side of a highway in a blue foam-rubber suit.

Channel: Movies Tags: entertainment blue hero comedy film blue character kabluey

On the Fourth, Obama takes on "red state" voters

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:57:48 EDT

It was a family Fourth of July for Barack Obama as his wife, daughters, sister and other relatives helped him make an Independence Day play for Montana, where only two Democratic presidential candidates have won since 1948.

Channel: Politics Tags: voters barack obama red state president democrat

Good Guys, Bad Guys and Spies, All Wrapped in 'Edutainment'

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:53:21 EDT

If I told you what secret documents I had in my briefcase, I said in response to a jocular inquiry from a fellow visitor at the International Spy Museum here this week,I'd have to kill you.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: guys design art Museum crime punishment pirates gangsters

The sim-ple way to pay less

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:58 EDT

Are you fed up with paying your mobile phone company a small fortune each month? Or perhaps you just want cheap call costs, but are reluctant to sign a long contract. If that's you, it could be time to switch to one of the new deals that are set to revolutionise the way we buy mobile airtime.

Channel: Money Tags: mobile phone cheap mobile users pay internet phones broadband consumer affairs

Tom Friedman Calls For Green Revolution

DiffeeOnline — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:31 EDT

The book's main argument is that the convergence of global warming, global flattening (the rise of middle classes all over the world), and global crowding (the population boom) is driving five key trends that will define the 21st century.

Channel: Science Tags: environment politics united nations climate world

Court order on YouTube user data fans privacy fears

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:38:19 EDT

A U.S. judge's order to Google Inc to turn over YouTube user data to Viacom Inc sparked an outcry on Thursday from privacy advocates in the midst of a legal showdown over video piracy.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: us court google MTV Networks privacy

G-8 Meets as Economy Storm Clouds Thicken

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:30:47 EDT

G-8 leaders face worst economic outlook in at least a decade in surging prices, global slump

Channel: Money Tags: economic business finance g8 global growth economic powers economy problem

UK's CO2 emissions higher than official figures, government admits

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:25:00 EDT

Britain's greenhouse gas emissions are higher than official figures suggest the government has admitted.

Channel: Science Tags: environment greenhouse CO2 emission carbon pollution pollution gases

American Airlines to cut 8% of staff

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:06:16 EDT

American Airlines said on Thursday that it plans to cut nearly 7,000 full-time employees, or 8% of its total staff, by the end of 2008.

Channel: News Tags: american airlines employees money losing jobs

Keep watch on your credit file

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:00:13 EDT

Credit scores and reports are important, and not just for home buyers.

Channel: Do-It-Yourself Tags: Lifestyle Landlords employers banks car dealers insurance companies business

Fourth of July Special: The Year in Grilling

Radiofreeeuropa — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:55:02 EDT

What does all this grilling have to do with the 232nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence? Absolutely nothing. Americans just enjoy any excuse to stuff their faces with the charred carcasses of animals not cute enough to be house pets. This piece reviews a different kind of grilling.

Channel: Politics Tags: Grilling Raking Over The Coals Butt Whipping

Alcohol Source For Many Youths: Adults

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:47:42 EDT

A government survey of teens done from 2002 to 2006 said slightly more than half had engaged in underage drinking.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: drinking alcohol adults mental health social host laws

Health Department offers tips for fighting mosquitoes

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:43:01 EDT

The Clay County Health Department reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Clay County Mosquito Control and the Clay County Health Department continue surveillance and prevention efforts. The following precautions are recommended to help limit exposure to mosquitoes.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: mosquitoes skin blood eggs tips

Ledger's Performance Oscarworthy?

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:32:45 EDT

Jack Nicholson's Joker was a blast. Heath Ledger's Joker is as dark and anarchic a figure as Randle McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," the role that brought Nicholson his first Academy Award.

Channel: News Tags: entertainment joker academy award

LinkNotes: Infosys's Holographic Mobile Devices

rj3sp — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:30:58 EDT

According a U.S. patent, granted by Infosys by 2010 the handsets will beam 3D films, games and virtual goods as holographic images. Infosys's device will be able to send and receive the 3D images, allowing for example 3D text messaging on an iPhone.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: 3D handset holograpic Infosys iPhone messaging mobile

US Marks Independence Day With Fireworks, Revelry

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:27:28 EDT

Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, patriotism and a hot-dog eating contest

Channel: News Tags: independence day us americans celebrate fireworks skyline new york

Anti-Doping Agency: Viagra OK For Athletes

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:21:46 EDT

Athletes looking for a performance boost appear to be turning to a little blue pill more usually taken for its off-the-field benefits: Viagra.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: viagra athletes blood pressure treatement drug

6 tips for avoiding housekeeping hell

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:18:01 EDT

Wilma Smith was vacationing with her grandchildren in Orlando when she met a maid on a mission. When she returned from one of the theme parks one afternoon, she found the door to her room at the Days Inn propped wide open.

Channel: Travel Tags: traveltips housekeeping guest room hotel

President Bush To Attend Olympic Opening

digitalfever — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:11:23 EDT

President George W. Bush will attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Beijing, the White House said Thursday.

Channel: News Tags: prsident bush olympic games whitehouse

why you should use exercise for cellulite

scorpionrose — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:43:45 EDT

Cellulite is a very common skin condition, one that affects millions of people around the world. Although it does affect a small majority of men it is much more predominant in women.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: cellulite for treatment cellulite treatment lotion cellulite cream

Study: Most Self-Abuse Goes Unreported

ind06 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:32:15 EDT

THE ONION RADIO NEWS : With Doyle Redland reporting - According to a study by the University of Colorado Sociology Department, approximately 95% of self-abuse cases go unreported.

Channel: Humor Tags: SATIRE What A Lie Its One Hundred Percent

The Maloof Money Cup Skateboard Competition

louiebaur — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:15:55 EDT

The Maloof Money Cup is the premier showcase for professional skateboarding in 2008. This three-day festival, and WCS sanctioned U.S. Skateboarding Championship, will take place July 11-13, 2008 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California during the opening weekend of the OC Fair.

Channel: Sports Tags: Maloof Money Cup Ryan Sheckler Skateboarding Skateboard Contest

Saturdays Metal - Dust For Life - Seed

baddad59 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:02:09 EDT

Another of my favorite bands,have a few of them lol,that have a singer that knows how to sing.Good band,See what you think.Hope you enjoy.

Channel: Music Tags: dust for life metal hard rock rock

Afghan official: US strikes kill 22 civilians

STONERS — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:55:29 EDT

The U.S. military said airstrikes by its attack helicopters hit two vehicles carrying insurgents in eastern Afghanistan. The province's governor said 22 civilians, including a woman and a child, were killed.

Channel: News Tags: Ahghan Official US Strikes Kill 22 Civilians

Italian Spiderman - Episode 4

ind06 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:52:30 EDT

ALRUGO Entertainment joyously presents Episode 4 of Italian Spiderman. Ready for science? Who isn't? Join Italian Spiderman on a lab-tastic journey and beware Captain Maximum!

Channel: Popular Videos Tags: Respecte Le Donne

Top 10 Reasons to Eat Breakfast

peachy1001 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:37:55 EDT

It's often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Find out why it's so important to get off to a good start.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: reasons eat breakfast meal important

Two Studies Vindicate Atkins Diet

ADCC — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:58:25 EDT

A month after Dr. Robert C. Atkins' death, his much-ridiculed Atkins Diet plan has received its most powerful scientific support yet: Two studies in one of medicine's most distinguished journals show it really does help people lose weight faster without raising their cholesterol.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: diet diets eat eats weight loss lose weight fat recipe recipes exercise fitness health health care man men nutiriton women food foods

Black And White Chili Recipes

ADCC — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:35:01 EDT

Black and white chili diabetic recipe ingredients and preparations ...

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