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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Dear Wonder Woman: YOU Will Get Arrested If You Fight Crime In That Top

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Dear Wonder Woman:I did always admire your invisible jet, which I knew mostly through the Superfriends cartoons.I've seen some of your costume reboots (no pun intended). I realize that you have often been asked to embrace the ridiculous, the silly, the impractical, the spangled, the swimsuit-y, and the downright inappropriate.Now granted, that — your latest look for your new pilot at NBC — is better than the original version we saw. You have dark blue pants instead of electric blue pants, and they gave you back your red boots. THERE IS NO SUCH...
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Bearing olive branch, Warren braves Chamber

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The chamber is the nation's largest and richest business lobbying group."The chamber has been very aggressive in opposing pretty much any policy the Obama administration has proposed," said Christian Weller, an associate professor of public policy at the University of Massachusetts-Boston.WARREN DEFENDS FUNDINGWarren used the chamber event to attack a proposal from congressional Republicans to put the CFPB's funding through the congressional appropriations process, instead of getting funds independently as the Dodd-Frank legislation required.CFPB...
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John Wall ejected in Wizards' loss to Heat

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Moms Talk Q&A: What's Appropriate April Fools' Day Joke for Kids?

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The following article includes pertinent information that may cause you to reconsider what you thought you understood. The most important thing is to study with an open mind and be willing to revise your understanding if necessary.See how much you can learn about when you take a little time to read a well-researched article? Don't miss out on the rest of this great information.Friday is April 1 – the day for April Fools' Day jokes and pranks. Some parents may enjoy getting in on the fun with their kids, while others may worry about the effect...
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April Fools’ Day history, most memorable pranks

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Bix said there is also history dating back centuries of people playing jokes and teasing one another in the Roman era.Considering all the possible origins, there is no simple answer to where and when this holiday actually began, but Bix said spring is historically a time to celebrate the rebirth of nature, and April Fool’s Day may have broader connections to spring festivals. April 1 is the one day a year where it’s historically acceptable to “suspend your normal routine,” Bix said. “People accept that to blow off steam.”Historic April Fools’ pranksMemorable...
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Victim in fatal hit, run was actor and model

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If you have even a passing interest in the topic of , then you should take a look at the following information. This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of .Most of this information comes straight from the pros. Careful reading to the end virtually guarantees that you'll know what they know.Eric B. Zentner, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Highway 101 near Buellton early Saturday morning, was an actor and model who appeared in a Katy Perry video and various commercials, television shows and magazines...
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Matthew McConaughey Poses for April 2011 Cover of Esquire

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You should be able to find several indispensable facts about in the following paragraphs. If there's at least one fact you didn't know before, imagine the difference it might make.Those of you not familiar with the latest on now have at least a basic understanding. But there's more to come.Actor Matthew McConaughey will appear on the April 2011 cover of Esquire magazine.According to Gather Celebs News Channel, McConaughey posed for the cover and was interviewed about his life as an actor and as a family man. He talks about his life with Camila...
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DODGERS FYI: Chad Billingsley reportedly signs three-year extension

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Do you ever feel like you know just enough about to be dangerous? Let's see if we can fill in some of the gaps with the latest info from experts.The information about presented here will do one of two things: either it will reinforce what you know about or it will teach you something new. Both are good outcomes.Chad Billingsley was dressing at his Dodger Stadium locker Monday when a passerby said, "Congratulations."Billingsley smiled, but the soft-spoken right-hander said nothing.The starting pitcher had reached tentative agreement with the...
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Ted Lilly is a little shaky in final tuneup for Dodgers

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The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience with .You may not consider everything you just read to be crucial information about . But don't be surprised if you find yourself recalling and using this very information in the next few days.The plan was for Ted Lilly to strike that optimal chord in his last spring tuneup before the left-handed pitcher starts the Dodgers' third game of the season.Instead, Lilly was way off key Monday night as the Angels defeated the Dodgers, 5-4, at Dodger Stadium...
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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Rediscovery Dairy Queen: An American Classic

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When most people think of , what comes to mind is usually basic information that's not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there's a lot more to than just the basics.See how much you can learn about when you take a little time to read a well-researched article? Don't miss out on the rest of this great information.Dairy Queen at 2011 Whitney Ave. is a free standing restaurant with a walk -up window and a drive thru to order food. A classic restaurant with a long past, this location reminds us of simpler times.Dairy Queen has been a part...
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Walker's 36 lead UConn past SDSU, to regional final

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Do you ever feel like you know just enough about to be dangerous? Let's see if we can fill in some of the gaps with the latest info from experts.Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there's more to than you may have first thought. ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Kemba Walker scored 22 of his 36 points in another dynamic second-half performance, and Connecticut moved to the brink of its fourth trip to the Final Four with a 74-67 victory over San Diego State in the West regional semifinals Thursday night.Freshman...
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UC Davis students mentor 1st-, 2nd-place teams in separate robotics events

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Current info about is not always the easiest thing to locate. Fortunately, this report includes the latest info available.Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there's more to than you may have first thought. When the Davis-based Citrus Circuits won last weekend’s high school robotics competition at The Pavilion at the ARC, mechanical engineering major Michael Corsetto shared in the victory. The UC Davis senior mentors the team, which is now eligible for the FIRST Robotics national championship...
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All-Nighters Make You Happy, UC Berkeley Researchers Say

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The best course of action to take sometimes isn't clear until you've listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant.You can see that there's practical value in learning more about . Can you think of ways to apply what's been covered so far?Pulling all-nighters can make you euphoric — but it won't last, and your euphoria might trigger joy-killingly risky behavior, according to a study just published by UC Berkeley researchers.According to a report from UC Berkeley's...
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Source of latest Gulf oil spill determined

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In today's world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed.Hopefully the information presented so far has been applicable. You might also want to consider the following:Just hours after a new sizable oil slick was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast, a Houston-based energy company came forward to claim responsibility for the latest round of crude tainting the...
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Japan disaster likely to be world's costliest

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This article explains a few things about , and if you're interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don't know.So far, we've uncovered some interesting facts about . You may decide that the following information is even more interesting.TOKYO – Japan's government said the cost of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the northeast could reach $309 billion, making it the world's most expensive natural disaster on record.The extensive damage to housing, roads,...
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2022 World Cup: High-Tech Way To Beat The Heat In Qatar

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Have you ever wondered if what you know about is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on .The information about presented here will do one of two things: either it will reinforce what you know about or it will teach you something new. Both are good outcomes.Qatar won the bid to host the 2022 World Cup by promising that its nine new open-air soccer stadiums would be air-conditioned. Now the Qataris have announced another cool twist to their hospitality...
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The unfortunate case of Dez Bryant and excessively droopy pants

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Do you ever feel like you know just enough about to be dangerous? Let's see if we can fill in some of the gaps with the latest info from experts.The information about presented here will do one of two things: either it will reinforce what you know about or it will teach you something new. Both are good outcomes.Dez Bryant(notes) made headlines Tuesday night after police were called to intervene in a dispute over the fit of his pants, or, depending on who you believe, the fit of his friends'...
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Roosevelt Dam celebrates its 100th birthday

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This article explains a few things about , and if you're interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don't know.You can see that there's practical value in learning more about . Can you think of ways to apply what's been covered so far?The dam that remade the West had its 100th birthday this weekend, but this time Teddy Roosevelt did not need a horse and carriage and a tough constitution to make it to the ceremony.David Rousseau, president of SRP, and Kira Finkler, deputy commissioner for External and Intergovernmental...
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Rex Ryan Compares Himself to Teddy Roosevelt, Babe Ruth

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If you have even a passing interest in the topic of , then you should take a look at the following information. This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of .The more authentic information about you know, the more likely people are to consider you a expert. Read on for even more facts that you can share.If you thought a little NFL lockout was going to keep Rex Ryan from leading the Jets to TOTAL VICTORY, you've got another thing coming. Because Rex Ryan carries...
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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Japan reactor crisis no Chernobyl, Mac expert says

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The crisis at a damaged Japanese nuclear power plant is serious but not as dangerous as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, says a leading Canadian expert in nuclear safety.Pressure inside one of six boiling water reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant is rising after Japan’s massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake knocked out primary and backup power to its cooling system.Shutdown reactors remain very hot and must continue to be cooled to keep them from superheating steam and ultimately melting into radioactive slag if water levels fall to the point the reactor...
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Radioactive iodine does not boost recurrence of thyroid cancer in Chernobyl survivors

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A group of Russian and Japanese scientists has determined that people exposed to radiation during the Chernobyl disaster are unlikely to develop recurring papillary thyroid cancer as a result of subsequent treatment with radioactive iodine.The team said this finding may have consequences both for people accidentally exposed to radiation and for those who have been medically irradiated as a treatment.The disaster is still the only event to be rated with the highest level, a seven, on the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale, according...
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Friday, March 11, 2011

Ryan Bowman's jail sentence filled with perks

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ONE-time high-flying Australian entrepreneur Ryan Bowman sat trembling in the Beverly Hills courtroom, tears rolling down his cheeks, as he listened to the heartbreaking words from a family destroyed by his actions.At the end of the emotionally-charged proceedings, Bowman, a good-looking 34-year-old Queenslander who helped launch the GirlsGoneWild soft porn business in Australia, would be sentenced to just under a year in jail and be allowed perks most inmates in California's overcrowded prison system could only dream about.Just before midnight...
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5 ways the time change may impact your health

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"It's not really understood why some of these health problems that are published coincide with the time change," said Russell Rosenberg, vice chairman of the National Sleep Foundation. "We don't have studies that show the time change actually causes these problems."With that in mind, here are five health issues that studies have connected with the loss of an hour that day.Traffic accidentsAn increase in traffic accidents is perhaps the best studied health consequence of the time shift -— even if those studies have yielded conflicting results."Sleep...
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Daylight savings time arrives Sunday -- start practicing

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Daylight savings time is almost here. Yes, much of the nation switches over to daylight savings time at 2 a.m. Sunday. Sure, folks can enjoy a bit of lingering daylight before turning on the TV after dinner. But some research suggests the time change may not be all it’s cracked up to be. It might – just might, we’re not saying it does – increase your risk of having a heart attack or attempting suicide.More to the issue perhaps is that the mornings will be darker. L.A. Times staff writer Shari Roan examined the effect of this a few years ago when...
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Most Hoosiers getting used to Daylight Saving switch

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Indianapolis - Prepare to spring forward! Sunday morning marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, when clocks are pushed ahead one hour. Indiana adopted DST a few years ago.Listen to his spring and summer plans and you'll realize, Dan Palo is what you might call a golf enthusiast."I'm one of those people that want to get their money's worth, so that's that much more golf I can play and means that much more bang for my buck," he said.Also profiting from changing the clocks is Celadon Trucking."It has reduced the number of mistakes we were making,"...
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Looming NFL lockout nothing new to American pro sports

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The NFL Players Association decertified its status as a labor union. The collective bargaining agreement expires seven hours later.The NFL labor dispute is nothing new to American sports. Every major American professional sport has suffered labor disputes in the past 25 years. Here's a look at other work stoppages in pro sports. Major League Baseball Strike, 1994-95Major League Baseball quit playing in August of 1994 in the middle of their season. The World Series wasn't played and the following season was shortened to 144 games. Players went back...
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Jeffrey D. Bowman

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Age 45, of South Lyon, passed away suddenly March 6, 2011.He was born August 25, 1965 in Highland Park, Michigan to Donald E. and Ellen C. (McLaughlin) Bowman. Jeff, a 1983 graduate of Fordson High School, married the love of his life, Kristen Calder on August 12, 1994. They moved to South Lyon from Bowie, Maryland in 2002.Mr. Bowman joined the Federal Air Marshal Service in March 2002.Assigned to the Detroit Field Office, Mr. Bowman has served as the Operations Section Supervisor since April 2007. As the Operations SFAM he would oversee the daily...
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Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Morning Leverage: HCA’s Pricing For Public Return? Winning

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Now that’s a public re-entrance: HCA Holdings Inc. priced its initial public offering at $30 a share, the high end of the hospital operator’s projected range, raising a whopping $3.8 billion. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Bain Capital LLC and BAML Capital Partners took HCA private for $33 billion in 2006, each putting in $1.5 billion of equity.Energy-focused First Reserve Corp. makes a play in Italy, striking a deal to buy a 45% stake in power plant maker Ansaldo Energia. Conglomerate Finmeccanica...
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Ashley Olsen splits from partner

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The best course of action to take sometimes isn't clear until you've listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant.Most of this information comes straight from the pros. Careful reading to the end virtually guarantees that you'll know what they know. Ashley Olsen has split from her boyfriend Justin Bartha after a two-year romance.The 24-year-old actress and fashion designer was famously secretive about her relationship with the 32-year-old actor. Although they...
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Will March 19 'Supermoon' Trigger Natural Disasters?

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On March 19, the moon will swing around Earth more closely than it has in the past 18 years, lighting up the night sky from just 221,567 miles (356,577 kilometers) away. Richard Nolle, a noted astrologer who runs the website astropro.com, has famously termed the upcoming full moon at lunar perigee (the closest approach during its orbit) an "extreme supermoon."When the moon goes super-extreme, Nolle says, chaos will ensue: Huge storms, earthquakes, volcanoes and other natural disasters can be expected to wreak havoc on Earth. [Photos: Our Changing...
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Corned Beef Fit for a Saint

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Historically, St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland was a time of dancing, drinking and feasting (to break the Lenten prohibition against eating meat).But, the feast was typically Irish bacon and cabbage!Our beloved tradition of eating corned beef probably began in the late 19th century with Irish immigrants to Canada and America. Beef and salt were less expensive, so brined or pickled beef was more accessible.Despite its origins, corned beef and cabbage has certainly become America’s celebration meal in...
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What’s the hold up on Men in Black III? Will Smith doesn’t like the script.

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Shooting on the big threequel has been delayed because its lead star wants to see some changes, according to the new issue of The Hollywood Reporter (now on newsstands).Though the script’s original draft (penned by Tropic Thunder writer Etan Cohen) found favor with the studio, Sony Pictures, director Barry Sonnenfeld and producer Walter Parkes, Smith wasn't wild. "He's become very enamored with aspects of screenwriting," says a source involved with the production.Nevertheless, in an unprecedented...
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“Zombie” ants fall victim to mind-control fungus

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If you have even a passing interest in the topic of , then you should take a look at the following information. This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of .Most of this information comes straight from the pros. Careful reading to the end virtually guarantees that you'll know what they know.Zombie ants' may sound like the title of an Ed Wood movie, but, according to National Geographic, they are quite real.Oddly, there's nothing very zombie-like about the actual ants. It's only when a particular fungus takes over...
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National Pi Day celebrates all things math

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This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding . A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about .Truthfully, the only difference between you and experts is time. If you'll invest a little more time in reading, you'll be that much nearer to expert status when it comes to .DOWNEY – In recognition of Pi Day on March 14 and to build math awareness, Sylvan Learning is offering free math resources to families.Pi Day is the annual observance of the love of math and the mathematical constant...
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Diary: The sheen's coming off fast

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Much like my good self, Sheen's youthful looks have long been at odds with a life of high-profile decadence. Yet, ever since it emerged he was swapping a lucrative career on a top US sitcom for a new vocation as the world's best village idiot, it's been hard not to notice that this once seemingly ageless handsome rogue (45) is looking increasingly frayed at the edges by the day. While one theory doing the rounds suggests his terminated contract with CBS included an all-important "eternal youth"...
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Daily Mail perfected

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After 115 years the newspaper has finally combined race, fascism and women's interests in one flawless image.Media analyst, Julian Cook, said: "This is multi-layered journalistic perfection on a scale almost too overwhelming to comprehend."It is both a fascinating insight into the playful side of an enigmatic celebrity as well as a provocative statement about political correctness gone mad."This one image will start a million conversations about her hair and her clothes, why political wives should...
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U.S. lawmaker supporting terrorist group? Rep. Peter King isn't the first

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Yesterday Rep. Peter King was mocked on The Daily Show, and today he's in the New York Times for his longtime support of the Irish Republican Army -- which killed hundreds of civilians in attacks against the British. While acknowledging that "terrorism is terrorism," the New York politician made no apologies for his support of the IRA, telling the Times that "the I.R.A. never attacked the United States. And my loyalty is to the United States."King's not the only American politician to have publicly...
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