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Doobie Brothers-China Grove-1973

dadesider — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:23:33 EDT

The Doobie Brothers are an American rock group, best known for hit singles like "Black Water," "China Grove," "Listen to the Music," "Long Train Runnin'," and "What a Fool Believes." They have sold over 22 million albums in the United States from the 1970s to the present. [1] The Doobie Brothers wer

Channel: Music Tags: Doobies Bros Grove China doobie

Why the Beijing Olympics Belong to Nike, not Adidas

nightcrawlerX — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:51:10 EDT

More than just using China for cheap labor to supply the rest of the world with their gear, Nike has established itself as a cultural icon with leverage within China itself, and nowhere is this more clear than with the upcoming Olympic Games.

Channel: Money Tags: Nike Olympics China Beijing Nike in China

Michael J. Fox set for role on FX's `Rescue Me'

pagey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:51:28 EDT

Michael J. Fox will return to series TV with a four-episode guest role on FX's "Rescue Me."

Channel: Television Tags: TV Michael J Fox Rescue Me return role

11 Year Old Brits Can Now Buy Cigarettes, Alcohol, Porn and Drugs Online

chris2930 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:11:56 EDT

While most of society are struggling to meet ends meet, one group are learning how to splash the cash like never before. These are the underagers, those under 19 who, thanks to Lloyds TSB, now have the freedom to spend their 'hard earned cash' (or should that be their parents?) wherever and whenever they please.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: UK News bizarre odd news

100 Food Blogs to Inspire Your Healthy Eating

bizexpert — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:45:19 EDT

These 100 food blogs are maintained by writers who understand that making good meals means incorporating flavor as well as healthy ingredients. This list has something for everybody, from hardcore dieters to gluten-free eaters to natural and organic foodies.

Channel: Food Tags: Food Blogs Health Fitness Diet

Report: 8,763 veterans died waiting for benefits

bubba2 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:21:11 EDT

The title of the House committee report sums up what happened: "Die or Give Up Trying: How Poor Contractor Performance, Government Mismanagement, and the Erosion of Quality Controls Denied Thousands of Disabled Veterans Timely and Accurate Retroactive Retired Pay Awards."

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: veterans military medical care military disability benefits VA mismanaged bureaucracy Congress support the troops Bush administration

Digital Photo Tips: How to Break the Rules to Get Unforgettable Party Photo Shoot

batgu1 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:12:50 EDT

Does this sound familiar? When the party is over and the guests have departed, you realize with disappointment that your party photos all seem to look the same... If your birthday party photo shoot has fizzled, it may be time for some digital photo tips.

Channel: Do-It-Yourself Tags: digital photos party family children how to

Vimanmek Mansion - a one of its kind museum

profreak — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:41:50 EDT

Even if museums are not exactly on top of your must visit list in Thailand, here is one museum -like building which calls for a visit. It is the Vimanmek mansion, the world's largest teakwood building situated in Bangkok.

Channel: Travel Tags: Vimanmek Mansion thailand museum bangkok museum

Reasons for Banking Your Baby's Cord Blood

profreak — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:14:22 EDT

Consultant in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare field explains how the decision to invest in placental and cord blood banking is one that a parent makes with both the head and the heart.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: cord blood bank cord blood cord blood banking