Read the story Nov 23, 2009
A small German scientific study looking at a specific type of cordless phones and the homing systems of bees exploded over the Internet and late night television shows ... The scientist who wrote the paper, Stefan Kimmel, e-mailed The Associated Press to say that there is no link between our tiny little study and the CCD-phenomenon ... And U.S. Department of Agriculture top bee researcher Jeff Pettis laughs at the idea, because whenever he goes out to investigate dead bees, he cannot get a... (CBS News -- Evening News)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Nov 23, 2009
The LG Chocolate Touch is another stellar-sounding touch screen phone for Verizon Wireless ... ultimate utility guide ... "Yahoo strongly believes that consumers want choice when customizing their online experience and they have also demonstrated a strong preference for advertising that is more personally relevant to them," Anne Toth, head of privacy and vice president for policy at Yahoo, said in a statement. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Children enjoy breakfast with Santa Nov 23, 2009
Last updated: Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:38 PM EST ... Sitting at a table in the Comfort Suites on South Hanover Street, Santa had a little chat with the two boys while they ate their pancakes and bacon ... But the member of the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas enjoyed the busy time of year and hearing all of the kids requests. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Nigeria: For the Love of Baobab Fruit Nov 22, 2009
The man had neglected three bushes which happened to be baobabs and when he tried to attend to them, it was rather late - they had overgrown the whole planet, their roots piercing right through it ... Four years later, Anna, wanting something "real and honest" looked out to nature ... Anna "spoke baobab, slept baobab, dreamed baobab" and if she had access to it, she would have "ate baobab." She saw beauty in its ugliness, in its "upside-downness.". (allAfrica.com)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 22, 2009
Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site ... Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site ... A year-long, head-to-head study of four widely used diets found that overweight women who followed the very low-carbohydrate Atkins diet had no adverse health effects and lost slightly more weight than... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Seawolves beat Mavericks 4-1 to earn a series split Nov 22, 2009
UAA's Daniel Naslund, 40, tries to shovel the rebound into the Minnesota State net but is blocked by goalie Kevin Murdock in first period hockey Nov. 21, 2009. In on the play is Craig Parkinson of UAA and Kurt Davis of Minnesota State ... Grant's two goals and one assist sparked UAA's 4-1 Western Collegiate Hockey Association win over Minnesota State-Mankato at Sullivan Arena. (Anchorage Daily News)
'Aiea turns back Lahainaluna, 20-12 Nov 22, 2009
After one touchdown apiece in the first half, 'Aiea and Lahainaluna combined for 19 points in the final three minutes as Na Ali'i defeated the Lunas, 20-12, in the first round of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division II Football State Championships at 'Aiea last night ... Say knew going in that the Lunas (6-4) ate up the clock with their run game, which concerned him ... Lahainaluna recovered the ball on the Na Ali'i 19 and seven plays later scored on a 1-yard run by running back Jostin... (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Young Pro Nov 22, 2009
plasmatronix wrote on Nov 5, 2009 11:51 AM:" Balancing career, marriage, and children is something that almost everyone struggles with. Especially when you want all three! It is different for everyone...some careers demand much more time, some demand being in specific geographic locations, etc. Some people find their marriage partner early on and some don't cross paths until later. I think Ms. Trunk's blog posts are interesting to read...thanks for posting the link! It's hard because people need... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Bears Fall To Columbia, 28-14, In Final Game Nov 22, 2009
We got beaten in all phases of the game, said Brown head coach Phil Estes ... Somehow we got out of sync and Columbia just ate up the clock ... The Lions tied the game, 7-7, late in the first quarter when tailback Zack Kourouma scored from one yard out to cap an 80-yard scoring drive. (Brownbears.com)
Johnson and Martin take title race into finale Nov 22, 2009
The Associated Press ... Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart some of NASCAR's greatest drivers in his frustrating bid for an elusive championship ... " And so begins the debate over where the winner and the loser of this year's Chase for the Sprint Cup championship will stack up in NASCAR history. In one corner is Johnson, who has dominated the Cup Series the past four years. He's won 29 races over the past four seasons, including four since the 10-race Chase... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Nov 22, 2009
HOLLYWOOD In November, "No Country for Old Men" made its way into theaters with razor-sharp dialogue, heaping helpings of ultraviolence, and a dark, much-debated conclusion ... "I said, 'Yes, of course. Unless we're on strike.' I would've been out there picketing. ... I really would've hated that." ... One person undoubtedly in agreement with that statement was Javier Bardem, who became the first Spanish-born actor to win the Oscar, taking Best Supporting Actor for his already-iconic "No... (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Movin' On - JHU Stuns Hampden-Sydney, 23-7 Nov 22, 2009
" The Blue Jays held the ball for nearly 14 minutes in the third quarter to take control of the game and eventually wore the Tigers down in a fourth quarter that saw them out-score the hosts 16-0. A 23-yard field goal broke a 7-7 tie less than one minute into the final period and would be the first of three he would hit in the quarter and the first of four scores for the Blue Jays in the final 15 minutes. The 23-yard field goal capped a 15-play, 68-yard drive that ate just over six minute off... (Hopkinssports.com)
Children enjoy breakfast with Santa Nov 22, 2009
Last updated: Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:34 PM EST ... Sitting at a table in the Comfort Suites on South Hanover Street, Santa had a little chat with the two boys while they ate their pancakes and bacon ... But the member of the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas enjoyed the busy time of year and hearing all of the kids requests. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
All Nations University lauded for role in human resource development Nov 22, 2009
engineering skills to promote accelerated national development, and All Nations was doing ... University, graduated 316 students in various programmes ... Mr Ofosu-Ampofo also praised the University for being the first priv= ate tertiary institution. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kids join Santa for breakfast in Carlisle Nov 22, 2009
Last updated: Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:43 PM EST ... Sitting at a table in the Comfort Suites on South Hanover Street, Santa had a little chat with the two boys while they ate their pancakes and bacon. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Hunger banquet brings awareness Nov 22, 2009
Publication Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009 ... Others who were wearing green nametags ate at tables with plates of beans and rice ... A lucky few who were given red nametags were provided steak, potatoes, salad and cake at elaborate tables. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Hungry vs. 'food insecure' Nov 22, 2009
Fortunately, Congress has already addressed some of the problem with a significant food-stamp boost in the stimulus package adopted in February ... Fortunately, Congress has already addressed some of the problem with a significant food-stamp boost in the stimulus package adopted in February ... Story last updated at 11/22/2009 - 1:08 am. (Juneau Empire)
LETTER: Keep the Rosebud alive and blooming Nov 22, 2009
Should the State sell the vacant Thomson prison to the federal government to house some Guantanamo Bay detainees ... Comments that are submitted are not posted to the site immediately ... They go into a queue to be moderated and may take several hours to be reviewed. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
LETTER: 'Health care, insurance are basic human rights' Nov 22, 2009
Should the State sell the vacant Thomson prison to the federal government to house some Guantanamo Bay detainees ... Our entire value system as a whole has been allowed to become so watered down by protecting the rights of everyone so ferociously ... Comments that are submitted are not posted to the site immediately. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Defensive Ball Hogs Nov 22, 2009
Melvin Williams added a pick of his own after UNC built a 28-13 lead late in the fourth quarter ... T.J. Yates (23-of-34, 182 yards) threw three interceptions to boost his season total to 13, including one in the end zone as North Carolina was hoping to build on its 21-13 lead in the third quarter ... Yates was at the root of the problem, making several bad throwing decisions instead of simply throwing the ball away. (InsideCarolina.com)
Google: the world's frenemy Nov 22, 2009
"I need you to draw me a contract," the Google co- founder told the Harvard Law graduate ... Is it a friend to the fourth estate, on which democracy depends, or an enemy ... Much of the material in Googled will be familiar to investors who've tracked the company's ascent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Gift of giving: Holiday fund provides toys, books for kids Nov 22, 2009
"You stop and think. If they are very close families, whatever (children) get, they'll be happy. They know their parents are having a hard time. I'm sure kids understand more than we think they do." ... Both Buxton, 75, and her late husband, Percy, had to work to support their family of 10 children ... "Generosity and needThis generosity, coupled with the humble, frequently apologetic requests for help, create an extraordinary mix of poignancy and joy for the volunteers with the Holiday... (Florida Today)
Outbreak linked to cases in South Nov 22, 2009
Restaurant workers have been virtually eliminated as the cause of the Beaver County hepatitis A outbreak, which has been genetically linked to hepatitis A epidemics in the South caused by green onions, state and federal public health officials said Tuesday ... During the early days of the investigation, poor worker hygiene repeatedly had been identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as the likely cause ... The 12 restaurant employees confirmed to have hepatitis A have all but been... (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
Sounds Can Penetrate Deep Sleep and Enhance Associated Memories Upon Waking Nov 21, 2009
20, 2009) They were in a deep sleep, yet sounds, such as a teakettle whistle and a cat's meow, somehow penetrated their slumber ... The participants were more accurate in dragging an object to the correct location on a computer screen for the 25 images whose corresponding sounds were presented during sleep (such as a muffled explosion for a photo of dynamite) than for another 25 matched objects ... Most provocatively, the research showed that sounds can penetrate deep sleep and be used to guide... (Science Daily)
Shelter, meager rations helped Casper man survive Nov 21, 2009
For the previous 10 days, he had subsisted on snow and two dehydrated food rations one chicken pot pie and one mashed potatoes that he found in a sheepherders cabin ... And there was good meat in there, so I ate it ... Later that day, his father and 15 friends making one last-ditch search effort before a snowstorm was scheduled to hit found him. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
The Boys of Celina Nov 21, 2009
Will trying the 9/11 terrorists in a court in New York make the United States safer ... We love everything about football season from watching the boys on the first day of two-a-days as we see what we got this year; to the first game day of the season when we tailgate and fill up on food that would cause any cardiologist to cringe; to seeing people again that we may have lost contact with over the summer ... We love the halftime shows and the amount of beautiful music that is created by such a... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Hot Pot's Top Spot Nov 21, 2009
- By Daniel Gross - Slate Magazine ... history buffs will recall, was the capital of China during World War II , or, as it's referred to here, "the Anti-Japanese War." Today, it's a massive urban megaplex at the junction of the Jiliang and Yangtze Rivers, the gateway to China's west and the focus of frantic economic development efforts ... Chongqing boosters like to say that it's the largest city in the world, with a population greater than that of Shanghai. (Slate)
Where's the Best Place To Bite a Person? And Other Vampire Questions Answered. Nov 21, 2009
- By Christopher Beam - Slate Magazine ... the second installment of the series, hits theaters today ... (The aorta is located behind the breast plate, so you'd need long, sharp fangs to accomplish this feat. (Slate)
FAA glitch wreaks havoc on flights Nov 21, 2009
Harry R. Weber, Associated Press ... It started when a single circuit board in a piece of networking equipment at a computer center in Salt Lake City failed, the FAA said in a statement ... Air traffic controllers were forced to type in complicated flight plans themselves because they could not be transferred automatically from computers in one region of the country to computers in another, slowing down the whole system. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Project Homeless Connect in Golden Gate Park Nov 21, 2009
Hunched over his shopping cart filled with cans and bottles as he smoked a cigarette Thursday morning, 55-year-old Ken Davis looked quizzically at the dozens of city workers and volunteers erecting tents in a parking lot near Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park ... A few dozen people ate lunch, got help signing up for welfare programs and received medical care. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Football fans encouraged to kick smoking habit into touch Nov 21, 2009
Page last updated at 00:51 GMT, Saturday, 21 November 2009 ... He said: "I'd encourage all football fans and players who have thought about quitting to sign up for Smokefree United. "Quitting smoking will have a huge impact on your game and you'll immediately become more competitive on the pitch because your cardiovascular fitness will improve ... "Give up smoking and it will improve your fitness levels and stamina almost overnight, while getting more exercise will boost your morale and improve... (BBC News -- UK)
Outbreak linked to cases in South Nov 21, 2009
Restaurant workers have been virtually eliminated as the cause of the Beaver County hepatitis A outbreak, which has been genetically linked to hepatitis A epidemics in the South caused by green onions, state and federal public health officials said Tuesday ... During the early days of the investigation, poor worker hygiene repeatedly had been identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as the likely cause ... The 12 restaurant employees confirmed to have hepatitis A have all but been... (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
Teen charged with murder of Elizabeth Olten Nov 21, 2009
Because the case went through the grand jury, no probable cause statement was filed with the circuit clerk's office as normally would occur with charges filed directly by the prosecutor ... Also called to testify was Bill Heberle with the Missouri Division of Youth Services, who talked about what services the state might have available to treat Alyssa ... In September 2007, Cook said they found that Alyssa had spent 10 days in Mid-MO Mental Health Center after a suicide attempt, and then was... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
* FEATURE : Eat local rice? Senegalese still saying no thank you Nov 21, 2009
Whatever the reason, the government is now figuring out how to promote locally grown rice and hopes to import none of the staple by 2012 ... While she does not want the rice grown in the Senegal valley, she said her mother and sister ate it ... According to the latest official estimates X disputed by some producers X the rice harvest will be at 508,481 tonnes for this year, up 25 percent compared with last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Google: the world's frenemy Nov 21, 2009
"I need you to draw me a contract," the Google co- founder told the Harvard Law graduate ... Is it a friend to the fourth estate, on which democracy depends, or an enemy ... Much of the material in Googled will be familiar to investors who've tracked the company's ascent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Experts claim U.S. needs partners to maintain space prowess Nov 21, 2009
International cooperation would allow the U.S. to share costs, the witnesses said, but the country also must show that its willing to make a financial commitment to space exploration and must revise regulations that restrict the export of defense materials ... You need to protect whats important, but we also have to find ways to work in the environment in which youre not so restrictive that you create other hardships and other opportunities for everybody else ... European countries as well as... (Florida Today)
Causes for Obesity in Childhood Nov 21, 2009
These components affect obesity later in life ... What makes matters worse is these children experience obesity health risks and health problems during childhood as well as later on in life ... According to the article, Causes for Obesity: Cultural and Emotional Causes, accessed on the Health Central web site on November 21, 2009, "In a 2002 study, subjects carefully recorded everything they ate and drank and all activities and psychological factors surrounding the eating events. The people who... (Suite101.com)
LETTER: Keep the Rosebud alive and blooming Nov 21, 2009
Should the State sell the vacant Thomson prison to the federal government to house some Guantanamo Bay detainees ... Comments that are submitted are not posted to the site immediately ... They go into a queue to be moderated and may take several hours to be reviewed. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Drink Without Gaining Weight Nov 21, 2009
A happy hour beer sounds like a good idea at first -- but it is estimated that alcohol slows down a persons ability to burn fat by up to 36 percent ... It s the first fuel that is used before carbohydrates, fats and protein, which delays the weight-loss process ... It is estimated that alcohol slows down a person s ability to burn fat by up to 36 percent. (Fox News)
Cathy’s Corner — Becoming an Alzheimer’s victim scares me Nov 21, 2009
Since so many people drink carbonated drinks and beer from aluminum cans, I am wondering if we will have an Alzheimer s epidemic some day ... She even ate a whole cake in one day, all by herself ... Somewhere, I read that the Roman emperors would wear circlets created from the leaves and stems of the herb rosemary as crowns for their heads because they believed that the rosemary would magnify the powers of their brains. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Trustee seeks to build better communication Nov 21, 2009
Tancredi originally raised the topic at the village s October meeting, and again at its November meeting, with regard to an erosion control problem that originated in the town and affected a downslope property in the village ... He said his land was eroded by the force of the water and carried as silt into the snowmaking lake behind the house he had built ... Slutzky indicated planners accordingly have no site plan review process or mechanism regarding construction of homes on them. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Rich Square Manor residents enjoyed Thanksgiving early Nov 21, 2009
I don t want them to be isolated ... Some of them ate so much better with their family here, she said ... Futrell and her family ate with her dad, Lewis Richardson. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease Nov 21, 2009
Those who ate three or more servings of vegetables daily had a 30 percent lower risk for dying from heart disease and a 15 percent lower risk for dying from any cause during the follow-up period than those who ate fewer than three servings of vegetables a day ... Related MedlinePlus Pages ... Date last updated: 20 November 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Mother's Depression a Risk Factor in Childhood Asthma Symptoms, Study Suggests Nov 21, 2009
Analyzing data from interviews with 262 mothers of African-American children with asthma -- a population disproportionately affected by this inflammatory airway disorder -- the Hopkins investigators found that children whose mothers had more depressive symptoms had more frequent asthma symptoms during the six-months of the study ... Researchers tracked ups and downs in maternal depression as related to the frequency of symptoms among children ... But while maternal depression appeared to... (Science Daily)
The Young Pro Nov 21, 2009
plasmatronix wrote on Nov 5, 2009 11:51 AM:" Balancing career, marriage, and children is something that almost everyone struggles with. Especially when you want all three! It is different for everyone...some careers demand much more time, some demand being in specific geographic locations, etc. Some people find their marriage partner early on and some don't cross paths until later. I think Ms. Trunk's blog posts are interesting to read...thanks for posting the link! It's hard because people need... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 21, 2009
Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site ... Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site ... A year-long, head-to-head study of four widely used diets found that overweight women who followed the very low-carbohydrate Atkins diet had no adverse health effects and lost slightly more weight than... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Shayne Looper: Using a defective instrument to gauge morality? Nov 21, 2009
We took our oldest son with us, picked up our middle son and headed for New York state's Adirondacks ... We hiked along Lake Placid, visited the village shops and ate in its restaurants ... Later, we drove down to Ithaca, the home of Cornell University. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
TV critic’s picks Nov 21, 2009
The material has been clever, and the gang has fallen back into place effortlessly ... When Crocs Ate Dinosaurs 9 p.m., National Geographic ... Get breaking entertainment news, gossip, and the latest from Boston Globe critics and Boston. (Boston Globe)
Cops: Woman smuggled drugs to Pa. inmate with kiss Nov 21, 2009
inmate with kiss - Odd News - Fresnobee ... The Associated Press Text Size ... -- A western Pennsylvania woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges she passed a drug-filled balloon to a state prison inmate while kissing him. (Fresno Bee)
Victory prize for Escalon is rematch with MC Nov 21, 2009
"We are very fortunate to have a second shot," Escalon coach Mark Loureiro said ... Tailback 00002A13 Steven Silva accounted for two touchdowns and Josh Miguel (11 carries, 120 yards) ripped 34 yards behind a trap block for the score that handed Escalon full control 28-7 late in the third quarter ... Sophomore replacement Andrew Olson (11 of 24, 97 yards, 2 interceptions) managed the game decently and anchored Hilmar's 76-yard 19-play touchdown march that ate most of the second quarter. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Nov 21, 2009
HOLLYWOOD In November, "No Country for Old Men" made its way into theaters with razor-sharp dialogue, heaping helpings of ultraviolence, and a dark, much-debated conclusion ... "I said, 'Yes, of course. Unless we're on strike.' I would've been out there picketing. ... I really would've hated that." ... One person undoubtedly in agreement with that statement was Javier Bardem, who became the first Spanish-born actor to win the Oscar, taking Best Supporting Actor for his already-iconic "No... (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Nov 21, 2009
The LG Chocolate Touch is another stellar-sounding touch screen phone for Verizon Wireless ... ultimate utility guide ... "Yahoo strongly believes that consumers want choice when customizing their online experience and they have also demonstrated a strong preference for advertising that is more personally relevant to them," Anne Toth, head of privacy and vice president for policy at Yahoo, said in a statement. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Sounds May Help Solidify Memories While Asleep Nov 21, 2009
THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Sounds can penetrate deep sleep and enhance associated memories upon waking, new research finds ... "The research strongly suggests that we don't shut down our minds during deep sleep," said John Rudoy, lead author of the study and a neuroscience post-graduate student, in a news release issued by the university ... "While asleep, people might process anything that happened during the day -- what they ate for breakfast, television shows they watched,... (MEDLINEplus)
News from the Jewish Community Center: Nov. 19 online edition Nov 21, 2009
His newest book is It Ate My Sister. He is an award-winning recording artist, founder of the American Story Theater and he teaches a college course in Telling Lies at the ... This powerfully charged, vibrational field naturally releases tension in the body and unites with one s present consciousness giving way to a state of clarity and uninhibited movement, allowing fresh creative patterns of flow to emerge (sahaja). (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
South Pointe 42, James Island 0 Nov 21, 2009
Published: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 / Updated: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 01:29 AM ... The Stallions' win set up a rematch of last year's state championship game against rival Northwestern next Friday at District Three Stadium ... South Pointe (10-3) used a good combination of plays from scrimmage, opportunities set up by its defense and long plays as the Stallions dominated the first 24 minutes against James Island, which ended its season at 4-9. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
How Fish Is Cooked Affects Heart-Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Nov 21, 2009
D. candidate at the University of Hawaii at Manoa ... Omega-3 intake was inversely associated with overall risk of death due to heart disease in men -- a trend mainly observed in Caucasians, Japanese Americans and Latinos ... Overall, men who ate about 3. (Science Daily)
A special dedication for this weeks travelin music Nov 21, 2009
So Boose my man, this week s Friday Evening Travelin Music is dedicated to you, courtesy of the inimitable Miss Nina Simone ... An octogenarian World War II hero was delayed and repeatedly searched when he attempted to board a plan carrying his Congressional Medal of Honor ... The stakes could not be higher, stated Congresswoman Diana DeGette. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Rick Badie's Gwinnett: Bologna can’t feed folks in a crisis Nov 21, 2009
It s been a while since I ate a fried bologna sandwich ... That fact came to mind the other day when I was at the state employment center in Norcross ... It provides for 14 weeks of extended benefit coverage for every state. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Sandcrabs roll past Coyotes, 38-3 Nov 21, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:07 PM CST FLORESVILLE Calhoun dominated Uvalde in all phases of the game and chased the Coyotes out of Floresville with a 38-3 bi-district playoff victory Friday night ... Calhoun (8-3) established its ground game early on and took the lead for good late in the first quarter ... The senior had eight carries on the drive that ate up almost seven minutes of clock. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
VIDEO: Weird Prehistoric Crocs Uncovered Nov 20, 2009
SOUNDBITE: Paul Sereno, Paleontologist, University of Chicago, These stubby teeth didnt even touch each other to snare a fish, no, they were hook-like, strong cylinders to grab onto a dinosaurs limb or neck and pull it into the water ... Sereno assembled a team of experts to re-create what these crocs might have looked like with computers and elastic casts ... In the National Geographic Special, When Crocs Ate Dinosaurs, Sereno travels to Australia to witness living crocodiles with similar... (National Geographic)
The Young Pro Nov 20, 2009
plasmatronix wrote on Nov 5, 2009 11:51 AM:" Balancing career, marriage, and children is something that almost everyone struggles with. Especially when you want all three! It is different for everyone...some careers demand much more time, some demand being in specific geographic locations, etc. Some people find their marriage partner early on and some don't cross paths until later. I think Ms. Trunk's blog posts are interesting to read...thanks for posting the link! It's hard because people need... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Suzlon sells 35% in Belgian & Hansen Nov 20, 2009
MUMBAI: Suzlon Energy, the worlds third-largest maker of wind turbines, said late Thursday that it has sold a 35% stake in a subsidiary, Hansen Transmissions, for $370 million (or about Rs 1,720 crore at current exchange rates), as part of its efforts to reduce debt ... However mounting debt, raised primarily to increase shareholding in REpower, another subsidiary, coincided with a slowing global economic environment that ate into demand for wind turbines ... REpower, a German company, is the... (India Times)
Commentary: Are MMA fights safe and good for Cameron? Nov 20, 2009
There has been some disagreement, both online at and in City Council, as to how safe and appropriate it is to have MMA Fight Nights at Big Time Skate Center ... There has been some disagreement, both online at and in City Council, as to how safe and appropriate it is to have MMA Fight Nights at Big Time Skate Center ... After witnessing the event in person, I am prepared to say they are a VERY good thing for Cameron and are handled most appropriately. (Cameron Observer, MO)
STRANGE CROC PICTURES: New Dino-Eater, Galloper, More Nov 20, 2009
SHARE RELATED STORIES. November 19, 2009--Bones from a menagerie of ancient crocodile cousins, including the rodent-like RatCroc (pictured eating a grub in a computer-generated image), have been discovered beneath the windswept dunes of the Sahara ... The snub-nosed RatCroc, which had buckteeth for rooting through the ground after tubers or simple animals, is among five early crocodile cousins that ruled Gondwana--a landmass that later broke up into the southern continents--about a hundred... (National Geographic)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Nov 20, 2009
ultimate utility guide ... "Yahoo strongly believes that consumers want choice when customizing their online experience and they have also demonstrated a strong preference for advertising that is more personally relevant to them," Anne Toth, head of privacy and vice president for policy at Yahoo, said in a statement ... "However, we understand that there are some users who prefer not to receive customized advertising and this opt-out will offer them even greater choice.". (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
