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Earl speeds up, expected to cause destructive waves 4 September 2010, 3:11 am
Tropical Storm Earl is gaining momentum as it barrels up the Atlantic Ocean about 100 miles from the U.S. East Coast. Earl still had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph.
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Adult services censored on Craigslist 4 September 2010, 3:10 am
Embattled online classified service Craigslist apparently made a change to its website early Saturday, censoring its adult services section.
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U.N. envoy in Pakistan flood aid plea 4 September 2010, 2:24 am
A United Nations representative on Saturday pleaded for more international aid to help the millions of Pakistanis displaced from flooding that has ravaged the country for more than a month.
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Mexicans: U.S. cartoonist went too far 3 September 2010, 11:45 pm
An American's cartoon showing the eagle in the Mexican flag dead in a pool of blood is drawing criticism.
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Mistrial in alleged 'sham marriage' case 3 September 2010, 7:37 pm
The sham marriage trial of actress Fernanda Romero, which the judge has likened to a soap opera, appeared threatened with a mistrial Friday after a dramatic turn a day earlier.
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Girl, 4, weighed 15 pounds at death 3 September 2010, 7:26 pm
The mother of a 4-year-old girl, found dead in her Brooklyn home Thursday morning, was charged Friday with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child, according to police.
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Florida love triangle killer sentenced 3 September 2010, 5:02 pm
A Florida judge sentenced Rachel Wade, the 20-year-old woman convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing her romantic rival in a fight last year, to 27 years in prison Friday.
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Acid victim: Shades, God saved eyes 3 September 2010, 3:35 pm
Bethany Storro doesn't usually wear sunglasses, but she got a surprise paycheck and bought a pair earlier this week. Those sunglasses, she is convinced, saved her eyesight when a woman threw a cup of acid in her face 20 minutes later.
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UPS plane crashes near Dubai, kills 2 3 September 2010, 2:56 pm
A cargo plane has crashed in an uninhabited area near the Dubai airport, according to the official WAM news agency in the United Arab Emirates.
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Feds bust huge human-trafficking ring 3 September 2010, 1:36 pm
Six job recruiters have been indicted in federal court in what the FBI has called the largest human-trafficking operation ever to result in charges in the United States.
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Unannounced Sony Walkman NWZ-S754 unearthed at IFA 4 September 2010, 3:50 am
The Walkman section of Sony's booth at IFA this week has an automatic information system that pops up specs on a central display for each model as you pull it away from its base, but there was one unknown model chilling out that popped up nothing more than a "coming soon" message when you yanked it out. What gives, Sony? Why the mystery and suspense? Why are you doing this to us? Well, a little digging through the menu system reveals that it's the NWZ-S754, presumably the follow-on to last year...
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Nikon wants to create a 'new market' with its new concept 4 September 2010, 3:25 am
We thought Nikon just wanted to join the burgeoning ranks of mirrorless interchangeable lens shooters that bridge the gap between full-fledged DSLR and pocket-friendly compact cameras. But oh no, as company president Makoto Kimura puts it, Nikon wants to create a whole "new market" with its next big idea. Noting that his lab lackeys have tested all sorts of eccentric possibilities, such as a head-mounted display, Kimura says it's time for digital cameras to move with the times and Nikon will be...
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Ubuntu 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' enters beta ahead of October 10 release 4 September 2010, 2:10 am
Ubuntu version 10.10 is about to come out on 10/10/2010 and score a perfect 10 out of 10 with reviewers. Or so the devs hope. The successor to April's Lucid Lynx has this week shrugged off the alpha label and stridden bravely into the world of beta software. GUI modifications are of course apparent, along with performance tweaks promising even faster boot times, but on the whole it doesn't look to be as big a leap as there was between the Lynx and Koala versions. The default photo management pr...
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The state of household robots in Japan: looking pretty great 4 September 2010, 1:01 am
This crazy looking little fellow is Toshiba's ApriPoco robot, and we couldn't want to meet him more -- especially in his updated form. Designed as a home assistance bot, ApriPoco can learn to control electrical appliances using both IR and verbal commands. He's got some fine company in Japan, too, where household robots are starting to take off. As you'll see in the Japanese news report (which is embedded below), there are robots to help you do the dishes, move furniture, and even robotic wheel...
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Sharp's 10.2-inch parallax barrier display makes us love our 3D glasses (video) 3 September 2010, 10:54 pm
Now that the Nintendo 3DS is announced using a parallax barrier display, we bet that many of you were hoping to see a 10-inch 3D tablet or laptop with a similar glasses-less display. Hell, we were... until we actually saw Sharp's prototype 10.2-inch parallax barrier display here at IFA in Berlin. Unfortunately, the panel at this larger size suffers from some very serious vertical shadows (check the video) unless you're right in the sweet spot and alligned with the barrier's precision slits at...
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iOS 4.1 confirmed for September 8th on Apple's UK website 3 September 2010, 9:09 pm
According to Apple's UK website, iOS 4.1 will hit on Wednesday, September 8th. The US website still displays the non-commital "Coming Soon" message, so we'll have to keep our eyes peeled. We're going to go ahead and guess that all those shiny new iPods will come to retail that day too... but don't hold us to that one. Like we said, it's only a guess.
[Thanks, Luca]iOS 4.1 confirmed for September 8th on Apple's UK website originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:09:00 EDT. Please...
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How would you change Motorola's Droid X? 3 September 2010, 7:39 pm
Last week we gave the Apple loyalists in attendance a chance to rip and rag the iPhone 4, and this time around we're doing the same for Motorola's best frienemies. The Droid X is without question the largest Droid in the family today, and calling it a showstopper on Verizon would probably be understating things. Now that it's been on the market a few months, we're curious to know how you early adopters like (or dislike) it. Did the massive screen end up being too large for comfort? Anything you...
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HP lists Photosmart eStation C510 printer with detachable e-reading touchscreen -- is this the Zeus? 3 September 2010, 6:40 pm
Now, we don't have any confirmation that the two are one and the same, but we just caught wind of a very intriguing printer on HP's website. The Photosmart eStation C510 is listed for $399.99 and, in addition to usual ink-plastering duties, has a detachable wireless 7-inch TouchSmart control panel for browsing content, printing (of course), and "brows[ing] the latest e-book bestsellers or old favorites." It all sounds well and good, and if you ask us, it rings a very eerily similar chord as the...
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Fujitsu announces LifeBook T580 with four-finger multitouch 3 September 2010, 6:00 pm
We haven't spotted this one at IFA yet, but Fujitsu has taken advantage of the show to announce its new LifeBook T580, which it's going so far as to call "slate-beating." That apparently comes from the fact that it's not only a convertible tablet PC, but one with four-finger multitouch. Unfortunately, that's done on a 10.1-inch resistive touchscreen (complete with a stylus that can be tucked away), but the rest of the specs aren't too shabby, and include up to a Core i5 processor, optional 3G a...
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Panasonic's prototype Micro Four Thirds 3D lens and body arrive in Berlin 3 September 2010, 5:20 pm
And here it is, Panasonic's prototype G-series micro-four-thirds shooter with new interchangeable 3D lens. We caught the pair hanging out at IFA with nary a soul around to take notice. Too bad for them, good for you if you've made the jump to a panny MFT as the lens will ultimately be compatible with your Lumix G micro system... probably -- unfortunately, Panasonic isn't saying which cams will be eligible for the software update. From the sound of it, the whole kit will get official in just a...
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iOS 4.1 Released On September 8th [Apple] 4 September 2010, 12:35 am
If you go over to Apple's UK site, you're sure of a big surprise: they're listing the iOS 4.1 software update as being released September 8th. The US site still says "coming soon." [Apple UK] More »
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Check if Your Bus is On Time Via QR Codes at DC Bus Stops [Augmented Reality] 3 September 2010, 8:20 pm
Starting today, DC area bus stops are being treated with a bit of augmented reality. Smartphone users can get up-to-the-minute status reports and traffic updates for the bus they're waiting for by using a QR reading app. Convenient! [ReadWriteWeb] More »
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You Won't Find This Motorhome in Any Trailer Park [Vehicles] 3 September 2010, 7:40 pm
I'm not a fan of motorhomes, but I will absolutely say yes to the gloriously naff and shiny Futuria, a luxury trailer that includes bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, a jacuzzi on a 11-foot roof teak-floored terrace, and a car garage: More »
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Mad Catz Tips Green Beret to Call of Duty: Spec Ops With Limited Edition Headsets [Headphones] 3 September 2010, 7:00 pm
Mad Catz has debuted a new line of gaming headsets for the launch of Call of Duty: Spec Ops. Coming in varieties for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC commandos, the headsets feature 5.1 Dolby Digital sound and detachable microphones. More »
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Yes, That's a Horse Inside an Apple Store [Image Cache] 3 September 2010, 6:32 pm
Did you know the one of the horse who goes into the Apple Store? Update: For those who thought this was a Photoshop, reader Chris Laseter sent us a close up. More »
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Ubuntu 10.10 Beta Adds New Photo Manager, Improves Multimedia Experience [Downloads] 3 September 2010, 6:20 pm
An early look at the next release of Ubuntu's Linux desktop hit the web late yesterday. What's in 10.10, or "Maverick Meerkat," for desktop users? Besides app updates, there's a new photo manager, improved multimedia controls, better Ubuntu One syncing, and more. More »
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The Struggle To Find Where The Sticky Tape Begins Could Be Over [Concept] 3 September 2010, 5:40 pm
Whenever I use sticky tape, I find myself struggling to figure where it begins—mostly because I don't use tape dispensers or mark the ends—but my struggle might be over thanks to this new tape concept. More »
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Free Fallout: New Vegas Graphic Novel Preview Hits iPad [Ipad] 3 September 2010, 5:20 pm
Have an iPad and a bit of time? Might want to check out the free preview of the Fallout: New Vegas All Roads graphic novel. More »
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Why do light bulbs burn out just as they’re turned on? [Madscience] 3 September 2010, 5:00 pm
Light bulbs are living on borrowed time, but why do their timers tend to expire just as you turn on a light, instead of flickering out randomly? More »
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Freak Out Your Coworkers With Google Docs Konami Code [EasterEggs] 3 September 2010, 4:20 pm
The Konami Code (if you don't know it, then shame on you!) has long been part of geek lore. But now it can be part of your work day too: Google has added a new, pranktastic easter egg to Docs. More »
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AP: Yeah, we'd better cite pajama-wearing bloggers, too 3 September 2010, 3:20 pm
The Associated Press didn't need any help from a bunch of unshowered bloggers pecking away at their keyboards from the basement offices in which they play "reporter," thank you very much. Now it knows better.
At the AP's 2009 annual meeting, Chairman Dean Singleton reminded his audience (read the speech) that the AP and its members "are the source of most of the news content being created in the world today." The collective remains "the gold standard of newsgathering an...
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Netgear offers 500Mbps powerline networking via next-gen standard 3 September 2010, 1:51 pm
Even as the IEEE P1901 working group was set to meet this week to recommend its draft standard for broadband over powerline networks for official status, Netgear announced its line of Powerline AV 500 adapters that incorporate the HomePlug-compatible flavor of the standard. The new devices theoretically promise up to gigabit Ethernet speeds over home electrical wiring, and are the first to incorporate the newest standard.
The Powerline AV 500 comes in either standard or...
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Ubuntu 10.10 beta arrives with new netbook UI 3 September 2010, 1:25 pm
Canonical has announced the availability of the Ubuntu 10.10 beta release. The new version of the popular Linux distribution, codenamed Maverick Meerkat, is scheduled for final release in October. It brings some noteworthy user interface improvements and updated software.
The beta ships with GNOME 2.31, which introduces support for the new dconf configuration storage system. Ubuntu's standard F-Spot photo tool has been replaced by Shotwell, a relatively new applicati...
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Oil sands release pollutants, contrary to government study 3 September 2010, 12:55 pm
The extraction of heavy crude oil from oil sands in Canada is releasing as many as 13 kinds of pollutants into the surrounding air and water, according to a study published in PNAS this week. The independent report directly contradicts the results of the government-administered Regional Aquatic Monitoring Program (RAMP) that claimed neither humans nor the environment were at risk from the oil extraction.
Oil sands are swaths of ground that are laced with heavy crude oi...
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Duke Nukem Forever is back: coming to both consoles and PC 3 September 2010, 12:02 pm
The news of an upcoming announcement at PAX, followed by a tweet that showed the image of a flying pig. These were the hints pointed at a momentous occasion in gaming history: Duke Nukem Forever will see release late this year, or maybe next year, on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Gearbox Software will be taking over development from the now-defunct 3D Realms.
After the studio's closing, litigation began between 3D Realms and Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of D...
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Google sticks Wave in a box, puts a bow on top 3 September 2010, 10:40 am
Contrary to popular belief, Google Wave is not quite dead. Google plans to expand upon the open source code it has already released to form a more complete, standalone application known as "Wave in a Box." Wave will work (or not work, depending on how you look at it) as it always has, but with the new app, developers can run their own wave servers and host waves from their own machines.
"Since the beginning, it has been our vision that the Google Wave protocols could supp...
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Forgetful Facebook fanatics can remotely kill their other sessions 3 September 2010, 10:01 am
Forgetful Facebook users and wannabe-burglars can now rest a little easier at night knowing that they can remotely log themselves out if they accidentally left logged-in sessions in other locations. Facebook users will soon be able to see where else they might be logged on, adding another layer of security to the social networking service.
Some of you may know the scenario all too well: you log into your Facebook account at your friend's place or your parents' ho...
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Frustrated Nexus One owner sues Google over "sporadic" 3G speed 3 September 2010, 9:27 am
Imagine that your name is Nathan Nabors and that you live in the sunny climes of Orlando, Florida. Imagine further that, back when Google announced its own Android phone and called it the Nexus One, you realized that your Orlando-based life would only be complete with the purchase of this shiny new gadget.
So you bought one, paying the full unlocked price of $563.38 from Google's online store. And, because you already had service with AT&T, you dropped a cool $230 to brea...
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iTunes 10 hands-on: snappier performance, questionable UI choices 3 September 2010, 8:05 am
By now, most iTunes users have already downloaded and installed iTunes 10. We've already given you the low-down on the biggest addition to the new version of iTunes—the Ping social network—but we also wanted to give our impressions on two "improvements" promised in the release notes: look-and-feel and performance. While we agree that iTunes is "faster and more responsive," we're not sold on the revised user interface.
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Ivy the Kiwi on the Wii, DS is a wonderful, addictive surprise 3 September 2010, 6:50 am
Ivy the Kiwi was created by Yuji Naka, the co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic is a character that continues to enjoy a strong following, and the series gives any follow-up work a huge shadow to live under. Don't worry, this game is up to the challenge.
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Flu shots: Especially important if you have heart disease 2 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Flu shots are recommended for anyone with heart disease. Find out why....
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Rotavirus: Learn how to prevent this viral diarrhea 2 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Rotavirus — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this common childhood infection....
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Breast reconstruction with flap surgery 2 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Breast reconstruction with flap surgery — Overview covers definition, risks, results of autologous breast reconstruction....
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If you have prediabetes, do something about it now 2 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Prevent or delay diabetes by changing your lifestyle....
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High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol? 2 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Can cinnamon lower cholesterol?...
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Cough 2 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Cough: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this symptom....
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Chickenpox: You can ease the symptoms 2 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Chickenpox — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this once common childhood illness....
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Pregnancy acne: What's the best treatment? 2 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Pregnancy acne — A Mayo Clinic specialist offers insight on treating acne during pregnancy....
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Chilblains 2 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Chilblains — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this skin and circulatory condition....
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Anaphylaxis: Act fast to treat this dangerous allergic reaction 2 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Anaphylaxis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, risk factors and treatment of this dangerous allergic reaction....
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Hormone in Hair May Reveal Heart Risk 3 September 2010, 2:46 pm
High levels of cortisol in the hair shaft may increase the risk of heart attack, a study shows....
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SAM-e May Boost Effects of Antidepressants 3 September 2010, 12:38 pm
SAM-e plus prescription antidepressants may spell relief for hard-to-treat depression, according to a new study....
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Does Depression Cause Weight Gain or Weight Gain? What’s the Depression/Weight Connection? 3 September 2010, 10:57 am
Does depression cause weight gain or weight loss? Does weight gain or weight loss cause depression? WebMD helps to unravel the mystery surrounding the link between depression and weight....
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Too Sick to Work? 3 September 2010, 9:18 am
You wake up feeling crummy. Should you drag yourself to work and risk infecting coworkers? Or should you phone in sick, even though your boss desperately needs you to pitch in during a stressful week?...
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Osteoporosis Drugs May Be Linked to Cancer Risk 2 September 2010, 5:23 pm
The long-term use of oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis drugs such as Actonel, Boniva, and Fosamax may be associated with a doubling in esophageal cancer risk, but the risk to individual users remains small, researchers say....
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Men With Insomnia May Have Higher Risk of Death 2 September 2010, 4:55 pm
Men with insomnia have a fourfold higher death rate than those who sleep at least 6 hours a night, a 14-year study finds. It's not yet clear whether women with insomnia also die sooner....
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Is Your Kitchen as Clean as a Restaurant's? 2 September 2010, 4:25 pm
An online quiz rates your hygiene practices with a letter grade -- and gives you the information you need to keep your food safe from bacteria....
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Prescription Drug Use on the Rise in U.S. 2 September 2010, 3:53 pm
Prescription drug use in the U.S. has been rising steadily in the past decade and the trend shows no signs of slowing, the CDC says in a new report....
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Teen Pot Smoking Won't Lead to Other Drugs as Adults 2 September 2010, 2:05 pm
New research finds little support for the hypothesis that marijuana is a "gateway" drug leading to the use of harder drugs in adulthood....
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FAQ: How Health Care Reform Will Affect You 2 September 2010, 12:55 pm
The journey toward health care reform reached a historic milestone March 22 when the House approved legislation that would extend coverage to 32 million more Americans and impose new restrictions on the insurance industry....
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H.I.V. Prevention Gel Hits Snag: Money 4 September 2010, 12:10 am
Donors have not yet committed enough money for studies needed to confirm a promising South African trial of a microbicide and to get the product to women.
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F.D.A. Backtracks and Returns Drug to Market 3 September 2010, 10:40 pm
After being flooded with complaints, the agency said it would continue to allow the sale of the drug midodrine.
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Patient Money: Food Safety Tips for the Budget-Conscious 3 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Safety experts have advice on ways to germ-proof your food, and still save money.
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Modified Salmon Is Safe, F.D.A. Says 3 September 2010, 9:30 pm
The assessment makes it more likely that the fish will become the first genetically modified animal to enter the American food supply.
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Creating a Safer Kitchen 3 September 2010, 1:40 pm
Food scares, such as the latest contaminated egg problem, often trigger a rethinking in cooking and shopping habits. In today's Patient Money column, Walecia Konrad explores the costs and options consumers face on their quest for germ-free kitchens.
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Child’s Ordeal Shows Risks of Psychosis Drugs for Young 3 September 2010, 1:28 pm
Powerful drugs are given to young children despite a lack of study on how they affect development.
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Sunday Shopping Takes Toll on Happiness 3 September 2010, 11:35 am
If the traditional day of rest and worship has become your day to shop, it may be taking a toll on your happiness.
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The Bay Citizen: I.R.S. Looks at Finances of Bay Area Clinic 3 September 2010, 10:18 am
The criminal division of the Internal Revenue Service is looking into the finances of Planned Parenthood Golden Gate in Oakland, CA, which has also begun its own investigation.
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Vegetarian Recipes for Barbecue Season 3 September 2010, 10:14 am
If your Labor Day plans include a picnic or barbecue, be sure to check out Martha Rose Shulman's latest installment of Recipes for Health, which offers flavorful options for vegetarian eaters.
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A Child Psychiatrist Responds 3 September 2010, 9:37 am
Dr. Mary Margaret Gleason answers some readers' questions.
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Alaska Winner, Lover of Privacy, Loses His Own 4 September 2010, 3:47 am
Joe Miller, who upset Senator Lisa Murkowski in the Republican primary, has devoted much of his life to institutions and isolation.
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On Economy, Democrats Face a Lack of Unity and Time 4 September 2010, 3:40 am
Democrats have yet to find a unifying message to address the lackluster economy and are scrambling to come up with job-creating remedies before voters go to the polls.
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Blackwater Won Contracts Through a Web of Companies 4 September 2010, 3:27 am
The security firm created shell companies to obtain U.S. contracts after it was criticized for its conduct in Iraq, investigators said.
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Zoning Law Aside, Mosque Projects Face Battles 4 September 2010, 12:20 am
Despite the advantage a 2000 law gives to religious institutions, disputes over mosque construction spread.
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Growth in Jobs Beats Estimates, Easing Concerns 4 September 2010, 12:00 am
American businesses added more jobs in the last three months than originally estimated, calming fears of a double-dip recession.
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On Television, Hoping to Stand Out in a Crowded Field 3 September 2010, 11:20 pm
The five Democrats running for attorney general in New York State are planning an 11th-hour blitz before the Sept. 14 primary.
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First Lady Plans a Careful Return to the Campaign Trail 3 September 2010, 11:10 pm
Michelle Obama, who arrived at the White House as the self-described “mom-in-chief,” is extending her policy agenda and stepping up visibility.
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Scientist Sets Off Security Scare, Not His First, at Miami Airport 3 September 2010, 10:58 pm
Thomas Butler, 70, detained because of a suspicious item in his luggage, had once been charged with illegally transporting bubonic plague.
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National Briefing | Southwest: Arizona: Governor Admits Error About Beheadings 3 September 2010, 10:50 pm
Gov. Jan Brewer says she was wrong when she claimed that headless bodies were turning up in the Arizona desert as part of border-related violence.
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National Briefing | Washington: Former G.O.P. Official Admits Embezzlement 3 September 2010, 10:40 pm
Christopher J. Ward, National Republican Congressional Committee treasurer from 2003 to 2007, pleaded guilty Friday to embezzling more than $840,000 from several political committees.
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Jane White: Work Until You're Dead? That May Be the Only Option for Many Americans 6 September 2010, 7:00 am
Many Americans are likely to have to work until they are dead, not as a result of Social Security shortfalls but because of their inadequate......
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Tennessee Mosque Site Arson: Authorities Offer Reward For Information 3 September 2010, 5:17 pm
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Federal investigators said Friday that a suspicious fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a future mosque in Tennessee was......
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Hillary Clinton: Mideast Peace Talks May Be 'The Last Chance For A Very Long Time' 3 September 2010, 5:13 pm
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to inject urgency into Israeli-Palestinian peace talks Friday, warning the negotiations may be "the last chance......
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Christopher Ward, Ex-NRCC Treasurer, Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement 3 September 2010, 5:04 pm
McLEAN, Va. — The former treasurer of the National Republican Congressional Committee pleaded guilty Friday to embezzling more than $840,000 from a variety of political......
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U.S. Withholding Aid To Mexico Over Human-Rights Abuses 3 September 2010, 4:34 pm
The Obama administration is withholding $26 million in aid to Mexico, recommending that the government give more power to its human rights commission and crack......
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AP Issues Standards Memo: 'Combat In Iraq Is Not Over' 3 September 2010, 3:40 pm
At some point in the last two weeks, you may have been told by someone in the news that combat operations in Iraq were over,......
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Jan Brewer Admits She Was Wrong About Beheading Claims 3 September 2010, 3:39 pm
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer rose to national fame defending the state's immigration law and warning of rising violence along the U.S.-Mexico border, including a......
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Dan Maes Will Stay In Colorado Gubernatorial Race Despite GOP Pressure To Drop Out 3 September 2010, 3:18 pm
DENVER — Republican Dan Maes, Democrat John Hickenlooper and American Constitution Party candidate Tom Tancredo are officially on the November ballot in the race for......
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TANF Emergency Fund, Welfare-To-Work Program That Created 240,000 Jobs, Nears End 3 September 2010, 3:11 pm
Advocates of a welfare-to-work program created by last year's stimulus bill are calling on Congress not to jeopardize some 240,000 jobs by letting the program......
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John Perkins: Mr. CEO, Can You Spare A Job or a Free Lunch 3 September 2010, 3:08 pm
"An economic policy which does not consider the well-being of all will not serve the purposes of peace and the growth of well-being among the......
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Open thread for night owls: Unexploded ordnance 3 September 2010, 9:56 pm
At Asia Times, Melody Kemp writes, New case for US reparations in Laos: Laos carries the tragic distinction of being the most heavily bombed country in the history of modern warfare. Thirty-five years after the United States wound up its so-called "secret war" against communist guerillas, the impact of its unexploded ordnance (UXO) continues to take a heavy human and economic toll. A new report published jointly by UXO Lao and the Lao National Regulatory Authority (NRA) has shed more light on ...
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Open Thread and Diary Rescue 3 September 2010, 9:17 pm
Tonight's rescue brought to you by BentLiberal, claude, dadanation, Got a Grip, Purple Priestess, and YatPundit, with srkp23 editing. While we ponder whether or not our breakfast might kill us, Deep Harm explains that food supply safety was compromised because Whistleblowers at contaminated egg facility were ignored. (Got a Grip) mwmwm explores the unnatural conditions we humans have created and what that may portend for the world at large as we keep Rolling the dice with evolution. (Got a Grip...
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Senate Snapshot, September 3rd: Signal to Noise Ratio 3 September 2010, 8:46 pm
A lively discussion in the comments of yesterday’s Snapshot update, along with the release of a handful of new public polls today, warrants a pre-Labor Day update to the Snapshot. Today, I am only showing numbers with Rasmussen polling included (I think it reads easier that way, plus the snapshot with Rasmussen polls is the "official" projection). Also, Charlie Crist’s chances of victory are now evenly distributed between Democrats and Republicans, rather than calculated on their ow...
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CO-Gov: Thank you, Dan Maes 3 September 2010, 8:00 pm
Despite the best efforts to get him off the ballot on the part of the Republican party of Colorado, the Tea Party of Colorado, and the American Constitution Party of Colorado (or anyone, Tom Tancredo who is running on that ballot line) following his embarrassing lies about being an undercover cop, Dan Maes ain't going anywhere and will be on the official ballot in November. And there's every chance that this will get even more entertaining: In a meeting Friday morning, party chairman Dick Wad...
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Simpson not the only catfood commission problem member 3 September 2010, 7:16 pm
You might remember Honeywell CEO David Cote from this story about his role on the catfood commission. A source familiar with the proceedings of the working group on discretionary spending tells TPM that some commissioners, including one military contractor, would prefer to save money by freezing military pay and scaling back benefits, rather than by eliminating waste in defense contracting. The source said that different members of the commission come down on different sides of the issue. The...
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Filibuster reform background: what needs to happen to win 3 September 2010, 6:30 pm
Disclosure: I'm doing paid work on filibuster reform in the Senate for ProgressiveCongress.org, supported in part by CREDO Action and Blue America. We need your help to continue this work, and you can do it at no cost to you by signing CREDO Action's petition. Or hell, let it cost you something and go donate at Blue America's ActBlue page. The launch of the Daily Kos Senate rules reform petition has raised a key question. What, exactly, are we asking for in this filibuster reform campaign? Wel...
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The brutal reality of the enthusiasm gap 3 September 2010, 5:48 pm
PPP crunches their data. We hear about the enthusiasm gap all the time, usually in pretty abstract terms. Here it is in black and white: in 10 key races for Senate and Governor in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, and Missouri it's costing Democratic candidates (or Charlie Crist) an average of 7 points on the margin. Per PPP's polling, if Democratic turnout matched that of 2008: Alex Sink in Florida and Alexi Giannoulias would lead by double digits, instead of narrowly...
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Cheers and Jeers: What else---Hurricane FRIDAY! 3 September 2010, 5:31 pm
From the GREAT STATE OF MAINE... They're back! After three months on the lam, Margaret and Helen---two sassy, brassy 80-somethings (the former a Mainer, the latter a Texan)---are back in action on their blog. A snip of their must-read thoughts on the Beck "I Have A Scheme" event: I just can’t believe 87,000 people are dumb enough to buy that crap. If Beck and Palin want a government so focused on one God and one religion, they should visit the Middle East and see how that concept is wo...
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Late afternoon/early evening open thread 3 September 2010, 4:45 pm
What's coming up on Sunday Kos .... Dante Atkins will elaborate on the idea that all government spending is not equal. Steve Singiser will look at some of the demographic assumptions being made by pollsters in this cycle, how they deviate from past midterms, and whether they even matter in the prognosis for Democratic fortunes in the upcoming midterms. DarkSyde lands an interview with the most famous scientist of our generation A recent poll found that nearly half the country thinks it's "...
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Change to Win: Wage stagnation has broad impact 3 September 2010, 4:00 pm
Middle-class families have lost jobs, homes and savings for their children's education or their own retirement as a consequence of the Great Recession. But for many the problem started a long time ago. Over the past 30 years, 34.6% of all income growth went to the top one-tenth of 1% of all earners. The bottom 90% has collectively gotten only 15.9% of all income growth over the same period. The recession has made that situation worse. In fact, according to a just-released poll commissioned by th...
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Number of the Week: Safer Banks Without Sacrificing Growth 4 September 2010, 2:01 am
Contrary to conventional wisdom tougher banking regulations could generate 1.9% of added economic growth, according to the Bank for International Settlements.
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S.F. Fed Chairman’s Dual Tasks: Replace Yellen, Sell Napa Estate 3 September 2010, 12:37 pm
T. Gary Rogers, chairman of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, is busy finding a replacement for Janet Yellen, but he also has another big assignment: Selling his vineyard estate in St. Helena, Calif. which has been listed for $20 million.
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Whiff of Good News on Long-Term Unemployment 3 September 2010, 9:43 am
There was a slice of good news in today’s jobs report about the state of long-term unemployment in America.
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Economists React: Jobs Report ‘Stronger-Than-Expected, Yes, Strong, No’ 3 September 2010, 8:15 am
Economists and others weigh in on the drop in total nonfarm payrolls and rise in the unemployment rate.
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Video: Job Losses Continue, but at Modest Pace 3 September 2010, 7:09 am
The U.S. economy shed jobs for a third straight month, losing 54,000 non-farm jobs, but the losses were half as bad as expected.
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Moderate Lockhart Says Fed’s Next Move Isn’t Decided 3 September 2010, 7:00 am
Atlanta Fed President Lockhart said the central bank is keeping its options open, and though the recovery has been disappointing, the economy isn’t falling off a cliff.
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Broader U-6 Jobless Rate up to 16.7%: Why the Jump? 3 September 2010, 6:41 am
The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.6% in August, but the government’s broader measure of unemployment rose even more to 16.7%, the highest rate since April.
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Relief in the Temp Sector 3 September 2010, 6:38 am
A month ago, the Labor Department's payroll data offered a worrying sign for the economy: temp employment had dropped in July for the first time in 10 months, signaling potential trouble ahead for the labor market given the temp sector's traditional role as a leading indicator for overall jobs. With today's payroll data, that brief decline in temps looks like little more than a blip.
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Companies Already Lobbying Fed on Financial Rules 2 September 2010, 1:50 pm
U.S. firms eager to shape newly-passed financial laws have wasted no time in lobbying the Fed and other agencies, according to new details released by the central bank.
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Fed’s Rosengren: More ‘Holistic’ Approach Needed for Foreclosures 2 September 2010, 8:25 am
A more "holistic" approach to foreclosures and vacant properties, along with more flexible, community-focused state and federal assistance, could be needed if hard-hit communities are to get back on their feet, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren said.
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Write-Offs: 09.03.10 3 September 2010, 2:00 pm
$$$ “Things To Do For Your Career This Labor Day Weekend” include “start a blog” and “become a human.” [FINS]
$$$ Buy Jamie Dimon’s Chicago House For Just $6.95 Million (much less than the $13.5 million he originally wanted and just a smidge more than the $4.875 million he paid for it in 2004) [CBB]
$$$ How…...
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Last Night At The US Open, A Heated Debate Broke Out Between Two Spectators Regarding The Root Causes Of The Housing Crisis 3 September 2010, 10:55 am
Yup, pretty sure that’s what happened here. Broheim thinks it was predatory lending, lady friend blames Alan Greenspan’s policies. What? You don’t think that’s what could’ve sparked the increasingly physical argument captured above? If you have an alternative theory or any intel on the situation, please do share it with the group at…...
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Goldman Sachs Winding Down Principal Strategies Unit 3 September 2010, 10:30 am
The bank plans to hold off on announcing the wind-down while the 65 to 70 members of the global unit seek new jobs, the people said. Some traders and support staff may get roles within the firm. Earlier plans for most members of the Principal Strategies group, led by Hong Kong-based Morgan Sze, to leave…...
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Russian Finance Minister: ‘People Should Smoke And Drink More’ 3 September 2010, 10:10 am
FYI, it’s the patriotic thing to do in Mother Russia. [Telegraph]...
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Class Is In Session, With Professor Bartiromo 3 September 2010, 9:21 am
Have you ever found yourself watching Closing Bell on CNBC and cursing the fact that it’s only two hours? Wishing you could get more of Maria Bartiomo’s market moving insight? If you’re a Stern student, now you can. The noted business is sharing her wisdom this semester, in a seminar called “Global Markets and Normative…...
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Tim Geithner Interrupts Tense Moments With (Involuntary?) Cursing, Giggles 3 September 2010, 8:47 am
“Tim was organized and low-key, although given to occasional bursts of profanity and odd fits of giggling,” claims Steve Rattner in his new autobiography, which he also writes that JPMorgan vice-Chairman Jimmy Lee is something of a “crybaby” and describes Sheila Bair as a “small, trim woman about my age with brown hair, brown eyes,…...
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Former JPMorgan/Bear Stearns Analysts Start Firm That Outsources Shot Girls “Selling Flirtation” 3 September 2010, 7:15 am
Ever find yourself at a bar like Turtle Bay in midtown, buying brightly colored shots that essentially have no alcohol in them and that most people past (the first semester of) their freshman year in college wouldn’t be caught dead drinking, and stop to ask your buddies a serious question which is, “You think our…...
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Write-Offs: 09.02.10 2 September 2010, 2:30 pm
$$$ Bernanke Defends Record On Lehman
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$$$ Obama’s Too Small Steps On The Economy [TDB]
$$$ Paolo Pelligrini: The US Continues To Dig Its Hole Deeper [BI]
$$$ Bedbugs Make Selves Home In Greenwich [GT]
$$$ Russian Girls Invade Hamptons In Hopes Of Becoming Trophy Wives [TDB]...
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Bonus Watch ‘10: Girding Of Loins At Morgan Stanley? 2 September 2010, 1:16 pm
From the mail bag:
“People quitting all over the place here. Lots of guys leaving sales/trading/research, mostly for hedge funds, probably because none of us are getting paid this year. Management setting expectations very low....
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Help Me To Understand: How Stalking Kenneth Starr’s Pole Dancing Wife Is Going To Clear Wesley Snipes’ Name On Tax Evasion 2 September 2010, 11:30 am
As is widely known, Wesley Snipes was found guilty of tax evasion a little while back, a charge which the actor believes to be bull shit. Because he would prefer not to go to prison for three years, Wes is attempting to appeal the verdict. Separately, Snipes was once a client of accused…...
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Freakonomics: The Movie Out Today on iTunes Only 3 September 2010, 12:04 pm
The Freakonomics movie that premiered this spring at the Tribeca Film Festival is released to the public today -- but only on iTunes (and on some Video on Demand cable systems), nearly a month before it hits theaters.
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Gold's Magic Price 3 September 2010, 7:30 am
We've had some old unwanted gold jewelry lying around for a long time. With gold at $1,237 per ounce, we figured it was time to sell it. We are a living movement up the supply curve of gold.
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How Panhandlers Spend Money 3 September 2010, 6:49 am
A reporter for the Canadian newspaper The Star handed out five pre-paid credit cards to panhandlers, asked the panhandlers to return the card when finished, and tracked their purchases.
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Grumpy Old Men? 2 September 2010, 11:32 am
New research indicates that older people are "more likely to choose to read negative articles about those younger than themselves. They also tended to show less interest in articles about older people, whether negative or positive."
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Quotes Uncovered: Memorable Movie Lines 2 September 2010, 10:00 am
Two years ago, I asked for suggestions for the most memorable movie lines of recent years, to help with the next edition of The Yale Book of Quotations. Let me repeat my "bleg" from that time, and ask again for suggestions
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The Malaria Wars: Sonia Shah Answers Your Malaria Questions 2 September 2010, 7:30 am
We recently solicited your questions for Sonia Shah, author of The Fever: How Malaria Has Ruled Humankind for 500,000 Years. Her responses cover the effect of Rachel Carson and Silent Spring on malaria; bed nets and their alternatives; and the history of malaria in the U.S. Thanks to Sonia and everyone who participated.
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Drunk or Sober? Harder to Tell Than You Think 2 September 2010, 6:30 am
A new literature review, summarized in the BPS Research Digest, concludes that "the vast majority of studies find that lay people, police officers and bartenders are in fact hopeless at distinguishing a drunk person from a sober one, at least at moderate levels of intoxication."
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When the Prediction Fits the Crime 1 September 2010, 12:00 pm
It's not quite Minority Report, but the L.A. Times reports that the LAPD is working with UCLA mathematicians to pursue a sophisticated form of predictive policing.
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Is Your University Complying With the New Textbook Law? 1 September 2010, 10:00 am
University students are returning to campuses throughout the country. It is a migration that raises my spirits - seeing the energetic, eager faces tackling another course in contracts or intellectual property. But this year something is different. For the first time, a federal law has taken effect which requires "institution of higher education receiving Federal financial assistance" to provide students with information on textbook pricing.
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Cleanliness Is Next to ... Morality? 1 September 2010, 9:00 am
New research finds that the cleaner you feel, the more judgmental you're apt to be.
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How animals evolved personalities 4 September 2010, 4:00 am
Being social could drive the evolution of personality differences...
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LED-studded skirt makes a bright fashion statement 4 September 2010, 2:00 am
You'll light up the room in a skirt coated with LEDs that illuminate as you move...
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Eternal black holes are the ultimate cosmic safes 3 September 2010, 10:59 am
Normally, black holes evaporate over time, a process that probably releases information about their contents – but there may be a way to create black holes that stand the test of time...
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Edible crystals could store hydrogen fuel 3 September 2010, 9:56 am
Molecular cages for storing hydrogen fuel have been made from cheap, natural ingredients – and they taste like crackers...
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Pakistan's flood weather eased Atlantic hurricanes 3 September 2010, 8:45 am
The stalled weather pattern behind floods in Pakistan and a heatwave in Russia may have delayed the start of the Atlantic hurricane season...
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Trojan asteroids make planetary scientist lose sleep 3 September 2010, 8:33 am
The sizes of asteroids near Jupiter spell trouble for the leading theory of how our solar system evolved...
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Computer games may be spawning reckless drivers 3 September 2010, 7:59 am
Young drivers who played car-based computer games in their mid-teens are more likely to say they drive fast and dangerously in the real world...
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Humans with monkeypox virus cases rocket 3 September 2010, 7:54 am
A 20-fold jump in the number of humans with a smallpox-related virus in Congo has provoked a call to assess its global threat...
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Why your brain flips over visual illusions 3 September 2010, 5:50 am
What happens in your brain when you view illusions in which two separate images can be seen?...
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Nano-engineered cotton promises to wipe out water bugs 3 September 2010, 5:17 am
Cotton impregnated with silver nanowires and carbon nanotubes could provide a cheap and effective method of purifying water in remote locations...
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Monkeys Caught Monkeying Around During Full Moon 3 September 2010, 2:04 pm
Moonlight drives the nighttime activity of owl monkeys....
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Top 10 Working Animals 3 September 2010, 12:14 pm
Humans wouldn't get as much done without animals at our side....
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Dogs' Hip Dysplasia Risk Often Missed 3 September 2010, 12:00 pm
Certified breeding dogs may be at risk for painful disease after all....
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Some Ancient Galaxies Had Wild Youth 3 September 2010, 11:15 am
New research pins down the epoch when galaxy clusters make the last of their stars, helping astronomers understand more about how galaxies form....
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Sizing Up Oil Drilling Rigs in the Gulf 3 September 2010, 10:50 am
Here's a look at oil and gas production in the Northern Gulf of Mexico...
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Drone Buzzes Hurricane Earl 3 September 2010, 10:43 am
Earl is winding down, NASA catches it in the act....
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Wanted: Flexible Astronaut, Works Well With Others 3 September 2010, 10:25 am
Mars500 project should reveal how six men physically and psychologically cope in long missions....
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Labor Day Is No Vacation for a Growing Number of Workers 3 September 2010, 8:34 am
Hourly employees might not have that luxury of relaxing on labor day....
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American Made: Five Companies Bucking the Outsourcing Trend 3 September 2010, 8:30 am
As Americans struggle to find jobs and a new “American Made” movement takes hold in Congress....
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Observatory Staff Aid in Military Helicopter Crash Rescue 3 September 2010, 8:04 am
Staff at NSF’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, W.V. recently aided in the successful rescue of soldiers from a crashed military helicopter....