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What NOT to do with Your New iPhone 3G

Gadgets & Tech – There is so much you can do with a new iPhone it might blow your mind. So, here is a great list of what not to do with your new iPhone to keep it up and running.

Voted for on July 14, 2008 02:50pm

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Jason Calacanis Retires From Blogging

Gadgets & Tech – Jason Calacanis founded Weblogs, Inc. and made it popular enough that he was able to sell it to AOL for $25 million back when many people had not even heard of blogs. Calacanis continued blogging after the sale of his company. He used his blog and other channels to promote his Mahalo company but now he claims to be finished with blogging.

Sunk on July 14, 2008 02:50pm

iPhone 3G Screens Yellow Tinge Reduced with Firmware Upgrade
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iPhone 3G Screens Yellow Tinge Reduced with Firmware Upgrade

Gadgets & Tech – As I wrote earlier, some users were seeing yellowish-tinted iPhone 3G screens. This included a friend of mine who bought an iPhone 3G. There are two components to this issue, apparently. One is that according to Apple, the yellowish-tinge, likened to being "warmer" is by design; the other is a needed FW upgrade.

Voted for on July 14, 2008 02:50pm

Government not expected to help more companies
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Government not expected to help more companies

Money – The U.S. government is signaling it won't throw a lifeline to struggling financial companies except for mortgage linchpins Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac marking a shift to a new and potentially more volatile phase of the credit crisis.

Voted for on July 14, 2008 02:49pm

Want to live longer? Eat the right food
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Want to live longer? Eat the right food

Food – We all dream to live a long healthy and prosperous life, but we do so little to fulfill this dream. I have managed to write a list of aliments that should be consumed daily and weekly so that the body can function well for many years.

Voted for on July 14, 2008 12:22pm

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Budget Priced Guitars Not Just For Beginners Anymore

Music – Foreign made guitars and other instruments are of the highest quality. They learned it from the American manufacturers.

Voted for on July 14, 2008 12:22pm

Forests to fall for food and fuel
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Forests to fall for food and fuel

Food – Demand for land to grow food, fuel crops and wood is set to outstrip supply, leading to the probable destruction of forests, a report warns.

Voted for on July 14, 2008 11:17am

Uncle Jay Explains the News - July 14, 2008
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Uncle Jay Explains the News - July 14, 2008

Popular Videos – The Tour de France! Bastille Day! These are welcome diversions from America's triple disasters: the economy, the election and the iPhone launch. Uncle Jay explains this week's news with just a touch of ze French flavor. No Jerry Lewis jokes.

Sunk on July 14, 2008 11:17am

A Traffic Sign Redundancy. Town Thinks We're Stupid?
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A Traffic Sign Redundancy. Town Thinks We're Stupid?

Humor – Apparently this town felt its residents didn't know the meaning of "dead end". (Hey, it's not that easy a concept!) [Amusing pic & caption & sign juxtaposition]

Sunk on July 14, 2008 11:17am

Only Congress Can Declare War
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Only Congress Can Declare War

Do No Evil – By rejecting the advice and the rules laid down by the founders and early Presidents, our recent leaders have gone so far astray from warnings against entangling alliances, that the founders would hardly recognize the government they created.

Sunk on July 14, 2008 11:16am

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Detecting Early Forms Of Cancer By Analyzing Structure of Specific Sugar Molecules

Science – In order to provide the most effective treatments for cancer patients, it is essential to develop methods of sensitive and specific early detection of the disease.

Voted for on July 14, 2008 11:16am

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Biological Marker For Alzheimer's Holds Promise For Earlier Diagnosis And Treatment

Science – Researchers at Robarts Research Institute at The University of Western Ontario have found clear evidence that increases in the size of the brain ventricles are directly associated with cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.

Voted for on July 14, 2008 11:09am

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Mechanism That Explains How Cancer Enzyme Winds Up On Ends Of Chromosomes Found

Science – Human cancer cells divide and conquer. Unless physicians can control that division with surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, the wildly dividing cells will eventually destroy a person's life.

Voted for on July 14, 2008 11:09am

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Cool, Air Blown Under Football Shoulder Pads Reduces Body Temperature And Heart Rate, Research Finds

Science – Cool, dry air flowing between the athlete and their football pads reduces core body temperature and heart rate dramatically, thereby reducing the likelihood of heat-related illness, a study released July 10 at the 2008 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes shows.

Voted for on July 14, 2008 11:09am

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How Your Brain Can Control Time

Science – Whenever I lose my watch, I take my sweet time to get a new one. I savor the freedom from my compulsion to carve my days into minute-size fragments.

Voted for on July 14, 2008 11:09am