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Venus Williams is Queen of Wimbledon Again

SpudsStuff — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:30:08 EDT

7th seed Venus Williams has won Wimbledon for the 5th time. Williams defeated her sister, 6th seed Serena Williams 7-5 6-4 in the final to claim the title.

Channel: Sports Tags: tennis wta tour wimbledon serena williams venus williams

Trace the Tour de France Route on Google Street View

TechnologyExpert — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:40:49 EDT

From July 5th through July 27th, the Tour de France will be running. I'm not going to be headingh over there to watch, and although they'll be plenty of coverage, what if I want take a look at the route from a spectator's view? Google's thought about that, and has provide a Street View of the entire route.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Google Street View Tour de France

Google Faces U.K. Privacy Fight Over Street View

TechnologyExpert — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:09:39 EDT

As Google prepares to launch Street View in the U.K., and has already launched it in France, concerns over privacy have been raised by the group Privacy International, which says it feels Street View violates privacy laws. You'll recall that Canada has already raised such concerns.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Google Privacy U.K. Privacy International Street View

Causes and Cure of hair loss

elizabeth84 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:01:30 EDT

Before we find out what are the common causes of hair loss, we should first understand what we should consider as normal for hair growth and loss. For normal hair, the cycle of growth is generally for two to six years. Every hair generally grows about one centimeter approximately each during this growth cycle.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Hair Care hair Hair Style eating Chemotherapy Hair loss hair loss prevention hair loss products cause of hair loss

Heaven or hell?

omerazam — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:55:49 EDT

Just had a letter from a woman who says I'm going to hell.

Channel: Do-It-Yourself Tags: Heaven hell

Video: Condi Rice is proud that we attacked Iraq

populist — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:44:52 EDT

Well, well, well, the girl who ignored the flashing red light from Osama bin Laden right (PDB) before 9/11 is now oh so proud that Bush invaded Iraq.

Channel: Popular Videos Tags: war iraq condi rice

McCain Calls For Branding Of Democrats

capnews — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:33:24 EDT

Under McCain's proposal, voters who declare themselves as Democrat would be branded with a letter 'D' in order to tell them apart from "real Americans."

Channel: Humor Tags: thats mccain the throwback kid

Don't Fail to Plan When Selling Your Home

altnrg — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:13:19 EDT

To get started with your plan you should do your best to put any emotional attachment aside. Developing the plan to sell your home depends greatly on making rational decisions, decisions based on logic not emotion.

Channel: Real Estate Tags: sell house home real estate property selling

Jesse Helms: American Garbage

Radiofreeeuropa — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:54:47 EDT

What does it say about modern American politics that a proponent of racism and repression at home, and defender of fascist and military dictatorship abroad, should play such a major role? Like scum on a stagnant pond, the rottenest elements in American society rose to the top of the political system during the last quarter of the twentieth century.

Channel: Politics Tags: Jesse Helms Racism Dead Bigot Pond Scum

Venus Williams Beat Sister Serena Williams to Claim Wimbledon Title

vera123 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:34:04 EDT

Venus Williams reportedly won her fifth singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday with a 7-5 6-4 win over her sister Serena Williams in the final

Channel: Sports Tags: Venus Williams Serena Williams Wimbledon

Foreclosures to rise whoever wins White House

STONERS — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:05:17 EDT

Home foreclosures will keep rising next year no matter who is elected president in November.

Channel: News Tags: Foreclosers Rise Whoever Wins White House

2 Fires Still Raging Along California's Central Coast

MyWayOnNow — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:20:30 EDT

Weary firefighters got no rest during the holiday weekend as a pair of out-of-control wildfires roared across the landscape along California's central coast at opposite ends of the arid Los Padres National Forest.

Channel: News Tags: california wildfires

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

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

How to Reduce Your Body Weight through Self Motivation?

veronicsxv5 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:59:40 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! The motivation provided by hypnosis to lose weight can do wonders.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags:

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

Accounting Plan Would Allow Use of Foreign Rules

JohnQPublic — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:23:59 EDT

Federal officials say they are preparing to propose a series of regulatory changes to enhance American competitiveness overseas, attract foreign investment and give American investors a broader selection of foreign stocks. But critics say the changes appear to be a last-ditch push by appointees of President Bush to dilute securities rules

Channel: Money Tags: Bush Securitues abd Exchange Commission Wall Street Corruption

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 Tragic Failure of the Prague Spring

berkeley — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:07:29 EDT

But Czechoslovakia's experiment became its tragedy on the night of August 21, 1968, when the armies of fellow Warsaw Pact countries invaded. Students in Prague graffitied on a building wall, "Lenin, wake up, they've gone mad."

Channel: News Tags: czechoslovakia alexander dubcek

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

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

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

EDITORIAL: No 'disposable heroes'

bubba2 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:23:52 EDT

John McCain seems to be studiously ignoring the VA drug-testing scandal. By comparison, the McCain camp found time this week for 16 press releases to shadowbox with retired Gen. Wesley Clark. Amid the veteran-themed political theatrics, why can't Mr. McCain simply pledge to get to the bottom of a scandal harming veterans?

Channel: Politics Tags: John McCain veterans drug testing scandal VA military medical care Pfizer PTSD CBS news Chantix suicide

Wind keeps California fires raging on 2 fronts

MyWayOnNow — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:27:33 EDT

A pair of out-of-control wildfires roared along California's central coast Friday, chewing through opposite ends of a parched forest and threatening a total of more than 4,500 homes.

Channel: News Tags: california fires wildfire

LinkNotes: The Tour de France on Google Maps with Street View

rj3sp — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:30:35 EDT

The tour de France 2008 can be followed on Google Maps with panoramic images of the route provided by the Street View feature.

Channel: Sports Tags: Google Google Maps Street View Tour de France

YouTube court order fans privacy fears

bhu_rty — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:52:28 EDT

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - 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:

Friday July 4th - Ray Charles - America The Beautiful

baddad59 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:56:36 EDT

Happy birthday America. A good day to remember what we have. I had a wise man tell me the secret of life.He said "the secret of a good life is to want what you have more than what you want"..That wise man was my father,a world war two vet that passed away on July 4th 1978.Miss you dad!!! I hope everyone has a great day,please be carefu

Channel: Music Tags: Ray Charles America July fourth freedom

Health Benefits of Avocados

SenorCoconut — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:08:32 EDT

Avocado oil strengthens the skin by stimulating collagen, thereby reducing wrinkles and improving skin texture. Avocados are also rich in vitamin E, a free radical scavenger that will assist in slowing the aging process.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health benefits avocados cholesterol skin health nutrition diet

Humboldt County Foreclosures On The Rise Again

frankmarcel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:38:57 EDT

Foreclosures on the rise again. According to Tom Hiller (President of Humboldt Association of Realtors) Humboldt foreclosures are not that bad. Really?

Channel: Real Estate Tags: california foreclosures eureka foreclosures foreclosed homes home foreclosures humboldt foreclosures foreclosure news

Thursdays Metal - Masterplan - Lost And Gone

baddad59 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:06:06 EDT

These guys are good.Some of the best power metal around.Puts me in mind of Deep Purple in the later years,great vocals(this guy can sing),guitar licks that have tone and are played with feeling.Bass and drums that make you want to get up and sing along.Hope you enjoy this.

Channel: Music Tags: MasterPlan power metal metal rock

Five (Relatively Unknown) Hallucinogenic Flowers

nightcrawlerX — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:08:55 EDT

Hallucinogenic plants have been used for medicinal, magical, spiritual, and experimental purposes for thousands of years. Here's a quick but informative guide to 5 trippy flowers, including their histories and their effects.

Channel: Science Tags: nature flowers

Toe Tapping Tuesday - Ten Years After - I'm Going Home(live)

baddad59 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:53:04 EDT

This is how guitar is played without multiple takes and pro tools,raw,loud,fast,and most importantly,with a ton of feeling.Alvin Lee was an animal on guitar,an inspiration to people like Blackmore and Beck.A true great.Hope you enjoy.

Channel: Music Tags: Ten Years After rock woodstock sixtys

Your Guide to Summer Sunglasses

Shannonyork — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:48:30 EDT

As with buying clothes, sunglasses aren't all the same. Not only is having a pair or two of summer sunglasses a fashion accessory, it's also vital in protecting your eyes from the sun's rays. If it's time for you to buy a new pair for the summer, you may want to make sure you've got all your bases covered.

Channel: Shopping Tags: beauty sunglasses summer shoping tips

The Friends Everyone Needs To Survive

Shannonyork — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:01:28 EDT

Guys and girls both need to have that one person who is always there and doesn't need a study guide to understand them, but even he or she can't be all things at all times. Take a look at this list of five friends every person needs to survive and then get together with yours and enjoy perfect company.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health beauty friendship lifestyle tips

What You Need To Know About Your Period

Shannonyork — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:59:04 EDT

Every month "normal" takes on a whole new meaning and your body gets a mind of its own. Regardless of how "normal" or not your periods are, here are a few things you should know (from how it affects your head to your sex drive) to help keep your mind at ease whether you find yourself dreading the arrival or fearing the delay of

Channel: Women Tags: beauty body period pain women

Saturdays Metal - Kataklysm - Taking The World By Storm

baddad59 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:37:04 EDT

Someone said they wanted heavy,well after yesterdays muppet metal(its hard to equal that)i thought this is a good one to follow with.Good and heavy and nothing nice.

Channel: Music Tags: Kataklysm metal rock

Plums and Prunes

SenorCoconut — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:35:56 EDT

Several studies have demonstrated that dried plums, or prunes, which contain high amounts of polyphenols, can restore bone mass and structure.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health benefits plums and prunes nutrition bone health cholesterol laxative

Swimsuit Tips for Guys

Shannonyork — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:02:22 EDT

When it comes to shopping for swimwear, you'd think women were the only ones facing a challenge. Not so! While most men stick to simple swim trunks, finding the right swimsuit for men can be mind boggling. If you're in the market for a new swimsuit this summer, there are a few buying tips you'll want to memorize...

Channel: Men Tags: beauty swimsuit swimwear summer tips

Wednesdays Metal - Spineshank - Synthetic

baddad59 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:48:23 EDT

Humpday,and it's time to get the adrenalin pumping.I think these guys can help wake you up.Lot of energy here.Hope you enjoy.

Channel: Music Tags: spineshank metal rock synthetic