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Calif fire deals big blow to Big Sur tourism

News – BIG SUR, Calif. - Many of the rustic inns, restaurants and art galleries that dot the rugged Central Coast are nearly deserted this weekend at the height of the tourist season as a huge wildfire threatens Big Sur. The blaze had charred nearly 42 square miles as of Friday in the Los Padres National Forest and destroyed 16 homes in the Big

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Voted for on June 29, 2008 02:17am

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Military To Pay $400 Million More Per Month For Fuel

News – Consumers at the gas pump aren't the only ones suffering sticker shock. Military units in Iraq and elsewhere will see another hike in fuel costs next week, the second increase this budget year because of soaring oil prices.

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Voted for on June 29, 2008 02:14am

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Pakistan launches strike at Taliban hideouts

News – Pakistani forces bombarded suspected militant hideouts with mortar shells Saturday as the government launched a major offensive against Taliban fighters threatening the main city in the country's volatile northwest, officials said.

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Voted for on June 29, 2008 02:12am

Venus Williams joins sister in 4th round
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Venus Williams joins sister in 4th round

News – WIMBLEDON, England - One swing from completing her week's work, Venus Williams toed the baseline, dribbled the ball, gave it a toss and delivered yet another thunderclap serve at sun-kissed Wimbledon.

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Voted for on June 29, 2008 02:11am

Mo. sandbag levee fails, forcing evacuations
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Mo. sandbag levee fails, forcing evacuations

News – A makeshift sandbag levee holding back the Mississippi River failed early Saturday and authorities said part of the town was evacuated.

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Voted for on June 29, 2008 02:09am

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$2.1 million bid for lunch with Buffett

News – A Chinese investment fund manager won the chance to have lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett by bidding $2.1 million in the most expensive charity auction ever held on eBay.

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Voted for on June 29, 2008 02:08am

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Farewell Mr Gates

Gadgets & Tech – As Bill Gates finally bows out of Microsoft to pursue his charity interests, we look at some of the hits and misses of the software company he founded.

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Voted for on June 29, 2008 02:07am

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It's My Party, I'll Cry If I Want To

Politics – "What does Bill Clinton want?" Barack Obama quickly determined what Hillary Clinton wants in the aftermath of defeat: a major role in the general election campaign, a star turn at the convention, help with her debt, and Obama's support for elected officials who backed her. The big-time holdout turns out to be her husband.

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Voted for on June 29, 2008 02:05am

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Sony Unveils Ultrasmall Hybrid Fuel Cell for phones

Gadgets & Tech – Sony prototyped a fuel-cell system small enough to fit in one hand (50x30mm). It works by combining a fuel cell, a Li-polymer secondary battery, a control circuit and so forth together to output up to 3W of power. Its use efficiency of energy is high enough that 14 hours of 1seg movie can be continuously played by general mobile phones

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Voted for on June 29, 2008 02:04am

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The Clintons' Terror Pardons

Politics – The FALN clemencies provide a disturbing example of how the abuse or misuse of presidential prerogative, under the guise of policy, can be put in service of the personal and private activities of the president's spouse -- and beyond the reach of meaningful congressional oversight.

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Voted for on June 29, 2008 02:03am

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Tips for Choosing a Dog

Pets – You have made the decision to include a dog in your life. You understand the commitment and are ready to give the time, money and energy necessary to make it work for you and your future pet.

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Submitted and Voted for on June 29, 2008 01:52am

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Pakistan launches Taliban offensive

News – ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Pakistan launched an offensive against the Taliban on Saturday, the biggest military push against militants in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region since a civilian government took power in March.

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Submitted and Voted for on June 29, 2008 01:47am

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Decorating on a Budget

Do-It-Yourself – Many years ago I was told that the least expensive way to redecorate is to rearrange what you have. It was one of the best decorating suggestions I've ever had-not to mention the one that can be the most fun to implement.

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Voted for on June 08, 2008 02:06pm Commented on 1 time: 1

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Iraqi leader arrives in Iran for talks

News – BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki arrived in Tehran on Saturday for a visit with top Iranian officials, his office said, while car bombings renewed violence at home.

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Voted for on June 08, 2008 02:04pm

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serious skin care is about responding to the changing needs of your skin.

Health & Fitness – Serious skin care doesn't mean that you have to spend endless hours in the bathroom. It means taking the time to look at your skin and what products and techniques can keep it looking and feeling great.

View Story Discuss (1) (glhskincare.com) 28 days ago by ericpphilippe

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