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Bee Gee Robin Gibb, 62, dies after cancer battle 20 May 2012, 7:22 pm
Robin Gibb, one of three brothers who made up the disco group the Bee Gees behind "Saturday Night Fever" and other hits from the 1970s, died after a bout with cancer, according to a statement on his website.
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45 arrested; 4 cops hurt in NATO fracas 20 May 2012, 7:14 pm
More work must be done before NATO troops pull out of Afghanistan, U.S. President Barack Obama said as he met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai Sunday.
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NATO terror plot details emerge 20 May 2012, 6:52 pm
Two suspects who appeared in court in Cook County, Illinois, on Sunday are not believed to be part of an alleged terror plot in Chicago during the NATO summit, prosecutors said Sunday.
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Guard killed in Mississippi prison riot 20 May 2012, 6:42 pm
A prison guard was killed and several employees injured Sunday in a riot at the Adams County Correctional Facility in Natchez, Mississippi, officials said.
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New doctor turned Mrs. Zuckerberg 20 May 2012, 4:37 pm
She likes Target, the Food Network and sun-dried tomatoes. She loves taking pictures of her dog Beast, and admits to checking her phone "every five seconds."
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Italy quake victims huddle in cars, tents 20 May 2012, 3:51 pm
Seven people are dead, 50 injured and possibly thousands displaced after a strong earthquake that struck early Sunday in northern Italy, authorities said.
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Victims' families: Relief, fury 20 May 2012, 3:13 pm
Relief expressed Sunday at the death of Pan Am 103 bomber Abdelbeset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi by relatives of some of his 270 victims was tempered by still-smoldering anger at his release from prison more than two years ago.
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Lockerbie bomber dies in Libya 20 May 2012, 3:12 pm
Abdelbeset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, the Libyan intelligence officer convicted in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland in 1988, has died in Libya. He was 60.
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Zuckerberg's new FB status: Married 20 May 2012, 1:45 pm
Days after his company made its stock market debut, Facebook co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan.
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Ex-Yemeni President Saleh hospitalized 20 May 2012, 12:53 pm
Former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh was admitted Sunday to a military hospital in Sanaa, the second time that he's been to a hospital this month, a government official said.
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ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity Series hits the FCC 20 May 2012, 9:45 pm
Remember that high-resolution variant of the Transformer Prime ASUS trotted out at CES? The federal government just finished putting it through its paces. The WiFi version of the firm's upcoming Transformer Pad Infinity (formally numbered TF700T) sauntered its way through the FCC, revealing itself as the slate's Tegra 3 option, if only for its lack of having a cellular radio. The tablet's LTE equipped sibling, however, was nowhere to be found -- though we're sure the feds will put it through t...
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Hands-on with the Electric Imp at Maker Faire (video) 20 May 2012, 9:20 pm
Yesterday at Maker Faire Bay Area 2012 we visited the Electric Imp booth to chat with the startup's founders and get some hands-on time with the tiny wireless computer. What is the Electric Imp? It's a module containing an ARM Cortex M3 SoC with embedded WiFi that's built into an SD card form factor. While the device looks just like and SD card, it's not pin-compatible with the standard -- the idea is to leverage a reliable and affordable connector for the Electric Imp. The module is not very ...
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Yahoo to sell back half of its Alibaba stake for $7.1 billion, more in the latter's future IPO 20 May 2012, 9:01 pm
It's been a bit of a sour year for Yahoo -- it's seen the departure of one of its founding fathers, suffered through a patent dispute with Facebook and lost its new CEO in a sea of scandalous accusations. Yikes. At least former head honcho Scott Thompson's negotiations to sell the firm's stake in Alibaba seem to be going through -- the two firms just announced plans to redistribute about half of Yahoo's 40-percent stake in said Chinese tech giant. Under the current agreement, Alibaba will purc...
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How would you change Native Instruments' Maschine Mikro? 20 May 2012, 7:18 pm
Native Instruments' gear is a must-have for those in the beat making world. We put the cheaper, dinkier Maschine Mikro through its paces and found that while we loved the portability, we weren't so hot on the lack of MIDI ports and absence of knobs for twiddlin'. That said, we weren't able to hate on the compromises that were made to bring it in under $600 and small enough to stow in a backpack, but how about you guys out there? When you've used this gear day in, day out, can you forgive its f...
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Inhabitat's Week in Green: NY Design Week, a hybrid Porsche and recycled sportswear 20 May 2012, 5:30 pm
Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week's most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us -- it's the Week in Green. Want a sneak peek into the future of design? This week Inhabitat hit NY Design Week to uncover the best and the brightest in green interior and furniture design. At ICFF we spotted an ethereal series of 3D printed Hyphae lamps and we were wowed by the iTree -- a massive iPod sound system made out of an entire tree trunk! We also saw LED technology take o...
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Motorola skipping Ice Cream Sandwich for some devices, worries it'll make them fat 20 May 2012, 4:25 pm
Despite Motorola's Android 4.0 rollout schedule, not every one of the manufacturer's devices are ready for dessert -- some, the outfit says, will be put on a diet. "Obviously we want the new release to improve our devices," the company said in a recent blog post, "If we determine that can't be done, well, then we're not able to upgrade that particular device." Handsets that are bogged down by Ice Cream Sandwich simply won't get an update. Even so, Motorola affirms that it's working closely wit...
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Refresh Roundup: week of May 14th, 2012 20 May 2012, 3:51 pm
Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. I...
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Switched On: Clash of the troubled titans 20 May 2012, 3:19 pm
Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology. Fans of the Lincoln-Kennedy coincidences can appreciate similarly contrived dynamics in comparing Nokia and RIM (neither of which, contrary to the occasionally expressed opinion, has been murdered despite "Apple and Android" consisting of three words and 15 letters). Both companies are former smartphone market share leaders -- RIM in North America, Nokia globally. Both have had success in developing economies wit...
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Samsung's Focus 2 arrives at AT&T today, a slice of LTE-equipped Mango for $50 20 May 2012, 2:28 pm
Not long after Samsung's SGH-i667 "Mandel" looked like it would never see the light of day, the Windows Phone 7.5 device made its official debut at CTIA, dubbed as the Focus 2. As expected, the phone is officially on sale today at AT&T retailers across the US, giving folks another option aside from the flagship Lumia 900 for a fix of LTE and Mango on the network. To refresh your memory, you'll find a 4-inch Super AMOLED display and VGA camera up front, and a 5MP shooter on back that's capa...
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Voyager Mobile shakes off network issues, launches a few days behind schedule 20 May 2012, 1:50 pm
It's tough being the new kid in town -- ask Voyager Mobile, an up and coming MVNO that had its launch delayed by a "malicious network attack" last week. The tenacious firm may have missed its planned May 15th launch, but managed to pull things together in time for the weekend, piggybacking unlimited talk, text and data off of Sprint's CDMA and WiMAX network for $40 a month. A basic unlimited voice plan is also available to the tune of $20, without data allowances, of course. Phones are availab...
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Mark Zuckerberg Should Have Worn This Executive Pinstripe Suit Hoodie to His Wedding [Fashion] 20 May 2012, 6:00 pm
Almost as brilliant as their dress pant sweatpants, the guys at Betabrand have created a worthy follow up: the executive pinstripe hoodie that looks like a suit jacket. This is what Zuckerberg should've worn to his wedding. More »
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100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design [Design] 20 May 2012, 5:00 pm
Steven Heller and Veronique Vienne have written a book about the 100 ideas that changed graphic design, which can be taken as a sort of chronological history for graphic design as a whole. The book makes consideration for everything, from body types and teen magazines to sexual taboo busting and designer websites, it's a great look at the roots of design. More »
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Why Real Men Eat Red Meat [Health] 20 May 2012, 4:00 pm
We know eating red meat can kill us and make us feel happy but the real reason guys eat it? It makes them feel manly. According to scientists, red meat is synonymous with masculinity making it desirable for guys who view themselves as masculine. More »
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Inspirational Boy with Cystic Fibrosis Awesomely Dances While Tied to a Breathing Machine [Video] 20 May 2012, 3:00 pm
Dylan, a boy with Cystic Fibrosis, is an inspiration to us all. While undergoing long and tedious treatments with a breathing machine, Dylan makes the most of his situation by dancing. What an amazing boy. More »
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Watch Tonight's Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse Right Here [Eclipse] 20 May 2012, 2:30 pm
Tonight, China and the Western United States will be able to see an annular eclipse, the first of its kind since 1994. An annular eclipse is when the moon lines up between Earth and the Sun to create what looks like a ring of fire. It looks awesome. Of course, not all of us live in China or the West Coast, that's why we'll watch it online. More »
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Reversing Logos with Different Brands Is So Confusing [Art] 20 May 2012, 2:00 pm
We've seen reversed brand logos before but not to the extent of these brand reversals by Graham Smith. He takes the original logo, color and all, and swaps them out with a different brand name. What's crazy is that though sometimes you don't notice the difference, most of the times your brain gets so confused, you don't even know what you're looking at anymore. More »
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Adorable Nine-Year-Old Girl Reviews Her School Lunches on Her Blog [Food] 20 May 2012, 1:00 pm
At only nine-years-old, Martha Payne might be the next great food critic. The adorable girl from Argyll in Scotland reviews her daily school lunches on her blog with a Food-o-meter rating scale, considerations for hair and pictures galore. More »
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Watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 Undergo Performance Anxiety With the Whole World Watching [Video] 20 May 2012, 12:00 pm
They say the first time never lasts as long as you'd want. Yesterday's failed SpaceX Falcon 9 launch is no exception. Watch the rocket tremble with anticipation and light its load, only to have its performance cut short at the last second. It's okay, Falcon, we've all been there. [AP YouTube via The Atlantic] More »
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What Kind of Geek Are You? [Geek] 20 May 2012, 10:00 am
If you're reading this website, you're very probably some sort of geek. Which is totally not a bad thing! The question is, of course, what kind of geek are you? A gadget geek? An Internet geek? Perhaps an Apple Fanboy Geek? Check out this infographic to find out. More »
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Very NSFW: What Happens When You Visit an Internet Stranger Who Wants to Drink Your Pee? [Nsfw] 20 May 2012, 9:15 am
When last we spent some video time with Vice's interent love pioneer Karley "Slutever" Sciortino, she had hopped over to London to meet her anonymous online sex slave. But while in the neighborhood, why not meet up with one more? More »
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Weekend Ar(t)s: Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Book shares simple secrets 20 May 2012, 7:30 pm
Ars conducts an unscientific test of the ice cream innovators' cookbook....
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Bad romance: Internet scammers prey on the love-struck and lonely 20 May 2012, 6:00 pm
On an average day, 15 Americans get scammed for $8,900 each....
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The future is forever: the state of IPv6 in the Apple world 20 May 2012, 5:30 pm
The new Internet is upon us. Apple has work to do but there's no reason to fear....
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Future U: Library 3.0 has more resources, greater challenges 20 May 2012, 5:00 pm
Libraries strive to balance the physical and digital despite dwindling budgets....
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Running client-side Ruby on the Web with Native Client or Emscripten 20 May 2012, 4:30 pm
Experimental ports are bringing the popular programming language to the Web....
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Digital archivists: technological custodians of human history 20 May 2012, 4:00 pm
Extracting zeros and ones from turntables, reel-to-reel, and cassette tapes....
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AT&T, Feds neglect low-price mandate designed to help schools 20 May 2012, 2:00 pm
Schools that uncover overcharging are often punished....
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e-Books may take a page out of digital music's book 20 May 2012, 12:30 pm
The International Digital Publishing Forum is considering a lightweight DRM....
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Facial detection startup changes privacy policy after Friday launch 20 May 2012, 10:05 am
SceneTap's policy now states it will not store "facial mapping metrics."...
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Chinese authorities approve Google's acquisition of Motorola 19 May 2012, 7:05 pm
The move looks like the last step as Google works to develop a smart phone....
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Concussion in children: What are the effects? 18 May 2012, 10:00 pm
Concussion in children — A Mayo Clinic specialist explains the effects of concussion in children....
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Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful? 18 May 2012, 10:00 pm
Colon cleansing — what to know before you try detoxification....
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Detox foot pads: Do they really work? 18 May 2012, 10:00 pm
Detox foot pads claim to draw toxins out of your body, but there's no evidence to back up such claims....
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Cancer survivors celebrate special day 18 May 2012, 10:00 pm
Cancer survivors gather with hope to inspire each other on their journey with cancer....
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Myocardial ischemia 17 May 2012, 10:00 pm
Myocardial ischemia — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatment of this heart disorder....
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Tips for healthy eating out 17 May 2012, 10:00 pm
Dining out can be fun and healthy. Just keep these . . ....
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Group B strep test 17 May 2012, 10:00 pm
Group B strep test — Overview covers definition and results of this routine pregnancy screening....
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Migraines: Are they triggered by weather changes? 17 May 2012, 10:00 pm
Can weather changes trigger migraines? Learn more....
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Tilt table test 17 May 2012, 10:00 pm
Tilt table test — Overview covers definition, what to expect and results of this test....
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Breast-feeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink? 17 May 2012, 9:02 am
Breast-feeding and alcohol — A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses how alcohol affects breast milk....
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Study: Trash Old, Unused Drugs 18 May 2012, 4:41 pm
Prescription medication "take-back" programs are increasingly promoted as a way to safely dispose of unused drugs, but they are no better for the environment than simply throwing old drugs in the trash, a new study suggests....
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CDC: All Baby Boomers Should Get Tested for Hepatitis C 18 May 2012, 2:37 pm
One in 30 baby boomers may be infected with the hepatitis C virus, but few know it until it's too late for their livers....
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Athletes Better Equipped to Play Through the Pain 18 May 2012, 2:09 pm
New research confirms that athletes have a higher tolerance for pain than couch potatoes or even weekend warriors, and the finding could help investigators discover better ways to manage pain....
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FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix 18 May 2012, 11:58 am
The FDA has approved several generic versions of the popular blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel)....
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Chinese Herb Kudzu May Help Drinkers Cut Down 17 May 2012, 4:30 pm
An extract from the Chinese herb kudzu may help drinkers cut down on drinking, according to a new, pilot study....
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Drowning Top Cause of Injury Deaths in Kids 1-4 17 May 2012, 3:55 pm
Although the death rate for drowning in the U.S. has gone down in the last decade, drowning leads to more deaths among young children aged 1 to 4 than any other cause except birth defects, a new report from the CDC reveals....
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Cognitive Therapy for Depression 17 May 2012, 1:01 pm
Cognitive therapy for depression teaches people how to use a mental "toolkit" to challenge negative thoughts. Over the long term, this process can bring about positive changes in how a depressed person sees the world....
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More People -- Even Kids -- Need to Wear Sunglasses 16 May 2012, 10:03 pm
With summer nearly upon us, our sunglass habits could use improvement, according to a new report issued today by The Vision Council, an industry group....
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Fewer U.S. Teens and Young Adults Smoke 16 May 2012, 10:03 pm
Fewer American teens and young adults are smoking cigarettes, a new government report shows....
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For Some Athletes, Head Blows May Hamper Learning 16 May 2012, 5:03 pm
College football and hockey players sustain numerous blows to the head every season. Those hits, according to a new study, may add up to brain injuries that impact learning....
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Well: Diabetes on the Rise Among Teenagers 20 May 2012, 9:01 pm
A study found a sharp increase in the disease's prevalence among teens, adding to worries that diabetes may progress more rapidly in children than in adults.
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From Cubicles, Cry for Quiet Pierces Office Buzz 20 May 2012, 7:05 pm
Research shows that more than half of office workers are dissatisfied with the level of “speech privacy” in their offices, and managers are hearing their complaints.
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Op-Docs: For the Uninsured, the Wait for Health Care 20 May 2012, 6:10 pm
A composite day in the life of patients at Highland Hospital in Oakland, Calif.
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Well: Skechers Toning Shoe Customers to Get Refund 20 May 2012, 6:07 pm
Federal regulators announced on Wednesday that Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers with claims about its toning shoes.
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Well: Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Cancer Risk 20 May 2012, 2:01 pm
Two new studies associate a common disorder of sleep that causes pauses in breathing with a higher risk of cancer.
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Stretch: Downward Dog Hits the Dance Floor 20 May 2012, 1:10 am
Yoga enthusiasts seeking social outlets without smoke, drugs and (sometimes) alcohol are turning to parties that combine live music, raw food and chants.
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Op-Ed Columnist: Saving the Lives of Moms 20 May 2012, 12:30 am
On Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate a fistula hospital that you readers helped build, and the many African women whose lives it will surely save.
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Losing More to Gain More: Amputees’ Once-Unthinkable Choice 19 May 2012, 11:40 pm
As artificial limbs are infused with better technology, some people are opting to amputate more extensively to regain something more akin to normal function.
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Preoccupations: Training for a Marathon, With Your Co-Workers 19 May 2012, 9:47 pm
A grade-school teacher describes how she and four of her colleagues have trained together to run a marathon — and have found a new sense of camaraderie along the way.
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The Kabul Hospital That Treats All Sides 19 May 2012, 9:04 pm
There is one hospital in Kabul that treats anyone, from any side, no questions asked. The horrors of the war blow through its doors every day.
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Edwards Trial Shows Affair’s Strains on Campaign 20 May 2012, 9:30 pm
The two lives of John Edwards have collided spectacularly in the federal courthouse where the government is trying him on charges of campaign finance fraud and conspiracy.
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Cory A. Booker Criticizes Obama’s Bain Ad 20 May 2012, 9:26 pm
Mayor Cory A. Booker of Newark sharply criticized an advertisement about Mitt Romney’s private equity work.
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‘Super PACs’ Changing How Political Operatives Operate 20 May 2012, 8:40 pm
The freedom and unlimited cash of outside groups have increased the influence of a growing number of consultants and operatives in both parties.
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Chicago NATO Summit Protesters Clash With Police 20 May 2012, 8:40 pm
Protesters and police clashed in the most fractious confrontation yet following a series of weekend protests against the NATO summit meeting being held here.
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NATO Summit Shadowed by Tensions Over Pakistan 20 May 2012, 8:34 pm
A NATO summit meeting on long-term security for Afghanistan opened in Chicago with the United States and Pakistan still divided over reopening supply routes for the war.
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Campaign Spending Reports Released for April 20 May 2012, 8:30 pm
Millions of dollars in outside money began pouring into Congressional contests around the country in April, while spending by presidential “super PACs” dropped off.
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The Caucus: Travel on the Trail With Distinct Purposes 20 May 2012, 7:58 pm
President Obama will spend the coming week trying to stay one step ahead of Mitt Romney in fund-raising and in the polls in a dozen battleground states.
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Agency Aims to Curb Rules Issued by Lame-Duck Presidents 20 May 2012, 7:53 pm
An effort is under way to limit the practice of fast-tracking of regulations by White House administrations that are on their way out.
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The Caucus: Cory Booker Criticizes Obama Campaign in TV Appearance 20 May 2012, 7:52 pm
Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, a prominent Democrat enlisted as a surrogate for President Obama's campaign, sharply criticized the campaign on "Meet the Press" on Sunday for attacking Mitt Romney's work in the private equity firm Bain Capital.
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Obama’s Journey to Reshape Afghan War 20 May 2012, 2:01 pm
President Obama concluded in his first year that the Bush-era dream of remaking Afghanistan was a fantasy. The lessons he has learned there have shaped his presidency.
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Palin Calls Reportedly Made In Wrong State 20 May 2012, 9:35 pm
Sarah Palin, who recently endorsed Texas senate candidate Ted Cruz in a competitive GOP primary, has started to make robocalls for the Tea Party-backed challenger......
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Gays May Have Fastest Of All Civil Rights Movements 20 May 2012, 9:26 pm
SAN FRANCISCO — In 1958, the Gallup Poll asked Americans whether they approved or disapproved of marriage between blacks and whites. The response was overwhelming:......
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Cory Booker Clarifies Criticism Of Obama 20 May 2012, 9:07 pm
Newark, NJ mayor Cory Booker released a YouTube video Sunday evening reiterating his support for President Barack Obama and clarifying criticism he made earlier in......
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Hawaii Responds To Arizona Secretary Of State's Birther Request 20 May 2012, 8:37 pm
Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett has reportedly received a response from the state of Hawaii regarding his request for verification that President Obama was......
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Priorities USA Action, Pro-Obama Super PAC, Continues Lackluster Fundraising 20 May 2012, 8:24 pm
The super PAC supporting the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama had another lackluster month of fundraising in April, pulling in only $1.58 million, according......
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Sen. Bernie Sanders: Let's End Polluter Welfare 20 May 2012, 8:05 pm
Instead of passing strong legislation to help reverse global warming, Congress continues the giveaways to the 200-year-old fossil fuel industry even as that industry's carbon pollution wreaks devastation on our planet. Enough is enough....
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Peter Dreier: Activists Visit Geithner's Home to Ask "Which Side Are You On?" 20 May 2012, 7:19 pm
The protesters consider Geithner the key architect of Obama's economic recovery plan and the loudest voice within the president's inner circle for taking a "hands off" approach to tougher government rules to tame Wall Street's risky practices....
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What's Missing From Mitt Romney's Fundraising? 20 May 2012, 7:12 pm
WASHINGTON -- The presidential campaign of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney announced on May 17 that it had raised $40.1 million in April, when its......
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Police: 45 Arrested, 4 Officers Hurt In Anti-NATO Protests 20 May 2012, 6:40 pm
CHICAGO -- Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says the protests of the NATO Summit resulted in 45 people being arrested and four officers suffering injuries......
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White House Visitor Logs Show Extent Of Lobbyist Access 20 May 2012, 6:24 pm
Before 9 a.m., a group of lobbyists began showing up at the White House security gates with the chief executives of their companies, all of......
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Open thread for night owls: For the long-term jobless, things get worse 20 May 2012, 8:30 pm
At The Nation, Greg Kaufman writes:
There are 12.5 million unemployed people still seeking work in the United States, and over 5 million of them have been looking for work for twenty-seven weeks or longer.
These are “the long-term unemployed,” and their prospects for finding employment or getting assistance are rapidly diminishing.
The long-term unemployed now make up over 40 percent of all unemployed workers, and 3.3 percent of the labor force. In the past six decades, the previous highs ...
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Billionaire donors drive anti-teacher, pro-testing education reform agenda 20 May 2012, 5:55 pm
The faces that dominate the education reform debate today—where "education reform" means increased reliance on standardized tests, the results of which are then used to determine the fates of teachers whose job security has been weakened—are people like former Washington, D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee and Harlem Children's Zone CEO Geoffrey Canada. They are, or can be packaged as, dynamic and visionary, educators who are passionate about kids. But lots of teachers could fit that bill...
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A conversation with future voters 20 May 2012, 4:00 pm
Obama's evolution could have
a wider impact than expected
As a local volunteer official with the Democratic Party, I sometimes have the privilege of speaking about the Party, its platform and its values to groups of students at local community colleges and high schools. Although my bias is evident, I do my best to present as even-handed an account as possible about our positions and the way they compare to those of the other side. These discussions tend to become more frequent as the school ye...
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William Galston talks 2012 election with Daily Kos 20 May 2012, 2:00 pm
Daryl Cagle via politicalcartoons.com
William Galston is a noted scholar (formerly the Saul Stern Professor and Dean at the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland) and experienced political hand (Bill Clinton's Deputy Assistant for Domestic Policy in the '90s) who is currently the Ezra K. Zilkha Chair in Governance Studies and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
This past week, Dr. Galston released a white paper, titled "Six Months to Go: Where the Presidential Contest S...
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Midday open thread 20 May 2012, 12:00 pm
President Obama hosts G8 leaders at Camp David (White House/Pete Souza)
Greece will go to the polls again June 17 to elect a government that will either continue austerity or default and start fresh. Expect bankers to push the meme in the global media that if Greece does not destroy its own people, Western Civilization will collapse.
President Obama lifted sanctions on Burma or Myanmar, whichever you prefer. Quite frankly, the entire Myanmar policy amounts to a major diplomatic coup for the p...
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Mitt Romney is a coward 20 May 2012, 10:00 am
Coward. (Darren Hauck/Reuters)
Take a minute and think carefully of all the public figures you've disliked throughout your life. File through all the politicians, entertainers, sports figures, and the like. Assuming you are a somewhat reasonable, normal person, you probably have strong opinions some of these folks. Perhaps you reached the point of hating one or two of them. Now, if you can, try and mentally assemble all the people you never liked on a thermometer, with those you can probably t...
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Injustice and jury selection 20 May 2012, 8:00 am
The jury box in the Pershing County, Nevada courthouse.
(Ken Lund/Wikimedia)
Growing up, I seem to remember being taught or hearing the phrase about a right to a trial by a "jury of your peers." I didn't know then that nowhere in the constitution are "peers" mentioned, only the word "impartial." I got taught black history at home, not in school, and my parents discussed the news of the day at the dining table, so I was aware that in many parts of the U.S. we couldn't vote, and the phrase "all-...
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Two Daily Kos/SEIU polls show why Americans Elect failed 20 May 2012, 6:00 am
Error 404: Candidate not found.
Americans Elect announced this week that it will not field a candidate in the 2012 presidential election because no potential nominee received sufficient popular support. This is an ignominious end to an effort backed by $35 million and many high-profile political figures who sought, according to New York Times columnist Thomas Freidman, to create a viable, centrist, third-party force in American presidential politics.
The reason Americans Elect was unable to ge...
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Abbreviated Pundit Roundup: Republicans and the state of denial 20 May 2012, 4:30 am
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Austerity champions and deficit fetishists in the Republican Party have pushed economic policies that hurt the vast majority of Americans. John J. Drew at the Taunton Daily Gazette gives an overview of how these policies are hurting our nation at the state level:
[T]he harsh content [of Republican economic policies] stands to set the tone for the 2012 elections. It legitimizes a punitive public attitude toward those who struggle to survive in the still-difficult American ...
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Number of the Week: Student Loan Bubble 19 May 2012, 2:00 am
If a student loan bubble were to pop, the government, not private banks, would be the one standing around with gum in its hair....
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Q&A: Lessons on Central Banking From Bank of England’s Posen 18 May 2012, 3:31 pm
Adam Posen spent much of his career analyzing the decisions of central bankers in advanced economies. In 2009, he became one....
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Potential Middle Path for Further Fed Stimulus 18 May 2012, 1:03 pm
If Fed officials decide they need to provide additional stimulus to the economy, there is a strategy that would allow them to act without resorting to what markets called QE3....
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Barney Frank Weighs In on J.P. Morgan Loss 18 May 2012, 12:29 pm
Regulators apparently still aren’t willing to say whether J.P. Morgan Chase’s whale of a trade would have violated the Volcker rule had the proposed measure been in place. But one of the law’s key architect’s isn't so shy....
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Fed’s Idea of ‘Exceptionally Low’ Still Under Debate 18 May 2012, 9:44 am
For months, the Fed has said it expects to keep short-term interest rates at "exceptionally low levels" at least through late 2014. But what exactly that level is continues to be debated....
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Economists React: What if Greece Exits the Euro Zone? 18 May 2012, 9:17 am
As the prospect of Greece leaving the euro becomes more real by the day, economists are trying to figure out what would happen next, to the economy and to the markets....
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Jobless Rates Fall in Swing States 18 May 2012, 8:45 am
The unemployment rate fell in 37 states and Washington, D.C., last month, most notably in several swing states that will likely prove critical in the November election....
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Bank of England’s Posen Named to Lead Peterson Institute 18 May 2012, 7:07 am
The Peterson Institute for International Economics on Friday named Adam Posen, an outspoken policymaker at the Bank of England, as its new director....
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Secondary Sources: Greek Exit, Mortgage Mess, Inflation Targeting 18 May 2012, 6:45 am
A roundup of economic news from around the Web....
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Vital Signs: Leading Indicators Slip 18 May 2012, 5:39 am
The Conference Board’s index of Leading Economic Indicators -- designed to show where the economy is headed in coming months -- slipped 0.1% in April, after rising 0.3% in March....
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Write-Offs: 05.18.12 18 May 2012, 4:06 pm
$$$ G8 leaders urged to focus talks on growth [FT]$$$ JPMorgan Returned $168M To MF Global, Trustee Says [Bloomberg]$$$ Chesapeake Cuts Board Compensation [WSJ]$$$ Ben Horowitz: MBAs aren’t as bad as everyone thinks [PandoDaily]$$$ Bloomberg TV’s Matt Miller vents about Nasdaq FB glitches to NYSE traders [Bloomberg TV]$$$ Boston radio talk show host Howie Carr released evidence that appears to confirm [Elizabeth] Warren may have plagiarized at least three of the five recipes she subm...
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Facebook IPO Goes Nowhere In Exciting Fashion 18 May 2012, 3:25 pm
What does this tell you? The key facts are that 43mm shares of Facebook changed hands at $38.00, almost all of them at the bid, and another 28.5mm traded at $38.01, largely at the ask.* I am not really smart enough to interpret – humans and algorithms aware of the stabilizing bid may have thrown…Continue reading »Follow Dealbreaker on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: FaceBook, IPOs
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Dads, “Love” Screwed Would-Be Facebook Shareholders Out Of Millions, Billions 18 May 2012, 2:54 pm
For every Facebook millionaire, there is someone who missed out. Ali Fedotowsky gave it up for love. She left her job in Facebook’s ad-sales department in 2010 to star in her own reality TV show, “The Bachelorette.” Ms. Fedotowsky left behind her unvested, restricted Facebook stock units, says her spokeswoman, who says Ms. Fedotowsky isn’t…Continue reading »Follow Dealbreaker on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: "Zuckerberg projects", Ali Fedotowsky, ...
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Serious Business Network Brings In Big Guns For Facebook IPO 18 May 2012, 12:48 pm
When you’ve made the executive decision to turn your business channel into the Facebook IPO Show, it can get difficult figuring out how to fill every second of airtime. Obviously there will be breathless coverage from every conceivable angle, a countdown clock, and segments on “the evolution of social media,” “advice for Mark Zuckerberg,” the emotions surrounding a delay in trading, venture capital’s feelings about Facebook, “what’s the deal with F...
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Formula 1 Heiresses Recommend Real Estate, Dog Facials 18 May 2012, 11:42 am
Last year, Petra Ecclestone, daughter of Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, gave the California housing market a boost when she bought 90210 widow Candy Spelling’s 57,000 square foot mansion for $85 million, as a crash pad for when she’s in Los Angeles (she also owns a six-story house in London’s Chelsea neighborhood purchased for £56 million). Around the same time, Petra’s sister, Tamara, paid $70 million for “a 16,000-square-foot historic brick home across the road fr...
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Call The (Facebook) Close (Update) 18 May 2012, 8:11 am
Standard Price Is Right rules, closest without going over, guesses in by 3:45PMWinner gets your choice of an ‘I violently heart Dealbreaker’ embroidered hoodie, a visit from the Sandwich Fairy on Monday, or our Facebook friendships.Continue reading »Follow Dealbreaker on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Call the Close, contests, FaceBook, Mark Zuckerberg, rugs
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Opening Bell: 05.18.12 18 May 2012, 6:03 am
Facebook Employees Spend All Night Programming (DJ) Tech geeks across the Facebook empire — including the New York office — celebrated the company’s IPO and their newfound millions by slugging back energy drinks at all-night code-writing parties. Legions of the social network’s employees, who will be worth an average of $2.9 million apiece on paper when the stock opens trading this morning, dressed for the occasion with matching “Hackathon” T-shirts. They kicked off the party at thei...
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Write-Offs: 05.17.12 17 May 2012, 4:13 pm
$$$ Santander, BBVA Among Spanish Banks Downgraded By Moody’s [Bloomberg]$$$ Spain denies bank run reports [FT]$$$ Big banks need extra $566bn, says Fitch [FT, FTAV]$$$ Icahn Takeover of CVR Gets Support From 55% of Holders [Bloomberg]$$$ JPMorgan’s Dimon says will testify before Congress [Reuters]$$$ Occupy Wall Street is staging an intervention with Jamie Dimon [NC] $$$ BlackRock is looking for a performance analyst in Princeton [DBCC]$$$ At CME, an Uproar Over Trading Hours [WSJ]$$$ ...
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Company Sells Stock 17 May 2012, 3:43 pm
Facebook priced its IPO at $38, the top of its revised range. Yaaay. Congrats to Facebook for having a very nice web page, but also to its banks, which collectively made $176mm, $202mm with the greenshoe, not even counting Goldman’s side action. This money seems to have been earned, more or less. Capital markets bankers…Continue reading »Follow Dealbreaker on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: FaceBook, IPOs
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Chuck Schumer Is Ruining Facebook IPO Day For One Shareholder 17 May 2012, 3:19 pm
As you may have heard, earlier this afternoon, Facebook priced its initial public offering at $38/share, valuing co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s stake at approximately $2.9 billion. Since Saverin conveniently renounced his US citizenship last week, he will avoid paying millions in capital gains taxes and hang on to an estimated $67-$100 million that would have otherwise gone to the government, news that did not sit right with Chuck Schumer. Did the Senator from New York call the guy a “...
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Mowing down seagrass meadows will cut loose carbon 20 May 2012, 10:01 am
Seagrass holds as much carbon per hectare as the world's forests, but is declining dangerously...
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Launch scrub hits first commercial ISS mission 19 May 2012, 2:43 am
SpaceX misses its 1-second-long launch window - but there will be another opportunity to launch the rocket on Tuesday...
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Sumatran orang-utans delay puberty to build up strength 19 May 2012, 2:00 am
Young male orang-utans can put off sexual maturity for up to 10 years, building up their strength until they're ready to challenge dominant males...
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Zuckerberg patents aim to simplify Facebook messages 18 May 2012, 1:06 pm
Patents are technology's first draft - and they don't stop coming even when Facebook's initial public offering is hogging the headlines...
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Lots of nail biting on the eve of a historic launch 18 May 2012, 12:55 pm
The SpaceX Dragon capsule is prepared for a mission to the International Space Station, and officials are managing expectations...
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Today on New Scientist: 18 May 2012 18 May 2012, 10:00 am
All today's stories on newscientist.com, including: GPS loss kicked off fatal drone crash and monitoring tides could predict major quakes...
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International Space Station enters 2001's star gate 18 May 2012, 9:14 am
An orbiting astronaut has used an amateur astronomer's trick to create an image worthy of the trippier sequences of 2001: A space odyssey...
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RNA breakthrough transforms idea of gene control 18 May 2012, 9:00 am
Never-before-seen changes to the genetic code give new insight into how the environment can affect our genes...
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Why the dino-dolphins got the bends 18 May 2012, 8:56 am
Ichthyosaurs, the dolphins of the dinosaur era, got decompression sickness, but only from the Jurassic period onwards – what happened?...
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When you eat beats what you eat in staying healthy 18 May 2012, 8:40 am
Mice that ate all their meals during an 8-hour window were healthier than mice that snacked throughout the day, even when they ate more fat...
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Despite Legal Challenge, Tyrannosaur Sells for $1 million 20 May 2012, 4:27 pm
The rare specimen has been sold, but with some legal strings attached.
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Today’s Solar Eclipse: FAQ 20 May 2012, 7:14 am
When, where and how to safely see the annular and partial solar eclipse of 2012.
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Tyrannosaur Skeleton For Sale, But Ownership Is Questioned 18 May 2012, 4:36 pm
A nearly complete tyrannosaur skeleton set for auction may have been looted.
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Quake-Catcher Network Harnesses Home Computers 18 May 2012, 4:05 pm
Quake-Catcher Network acts as a motion-sensing network that sends data about ground shaking whenever it occurs.
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Jocks are Dumber, Research Finds 18 May 2012, 3:41 pm
Students participating in contact sports worse off in learning and memory.
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60's Space Food Looks Gross, Probably Tastes Gross 18 May 2012, 2:13 pm
The Smithsonian released an image of a meal that went on Apollo 10 with John Young in 1969.
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Pollution Creates Big, Warm Thunderclouds 18 May 2012, 1:51 pm
New simulation study shows that the atmosphere warms when pollution intensifies storms.
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Immune System Strength at Birth Linked to Quantity of Baby’s Colds 18 May 2012, 1:44 pm
Research has linked immune system strength to how many colds a baby has in the first year of life.
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Autism in Infants Predicted by Simple Test 18 May 2012, 1:34 pm
A simple test previously used in relation to preterm infants and cerebral palsy may aid in predicting autism.
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Can We Save the Saola? Earth's Rarest Antelope | Video 18 May 2012, 1:34 pm
Conservation organizations examine the plight of the saola, one of the rarest mammals on the planet and one that is teetering on the brink of extinction, and discuss the chances for saving the species.
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California considers DNA privacy law 20 May 2012, 8:44 am
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'Dark Rivers' of the Taurus Molecular Cloud --The Hidden Life Cycle of Stars 20 May 2012, 8:38 am
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Tweaking dietary fat intake could help slow brain aging, study suggests 20 May 2012, 1:08 am
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Hemlock History Repeating Itself? 19 May 2012, 2:08 pm
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The Case of the Vanishing Alien Planet -- A Kepler Mission Discovery 19 May 2012, 10:26 am
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First Ever Supernova Wave Observed Blasting Through Gas Shell 19 May 2012, 9:57 am
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Search for Advanced Extraterrestrial Life -- "Probe Mars for Artifacts" Say Leading Astrophysicists 19 May 2012, 9:43 am
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Italy School Bomb: Blast Kills One, Injures At Least 6 19 May 2012, 9:28 am
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Birth of a Giant Iceberg – Unprecedented Aerial View | Video 19 May 2012, 4:45 am
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Science: Sugar Makes You Stupid 19 May 2012, 2:35 am
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